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'Don't Want to Overthink: Stand-In Captain Pant Plays Down Pressure

'Don't Want to Overthink: Stand-In Captain Pant Plays Down Pressure

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'I want to be conventional and also blend with out-of-box thinking. Want to have nice balance...'

Head ready to open again after Ashes first Test brilliance

Head ready to open again after Ashes first Test brilliance

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Australia's Travis Head says he is prepared to open the batting once more against England during the ongoing Ashes series after his second innings display in the first Test in Perth last week led the home side to an eight-wicket victory over the tourists.

No Change in Approach for Adelaide Test: McCullum

No Change in Approach for Adelaide Test: McCullum

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

'We just need to chisel away at some of the things we haven't got quite right and make sure that we still have that conviction of what we're trying to achieve.'

Only 4 games? Inglis' big IPL buy raises eyebrows

Only 4 games? Inglis' big IPL buy raises eyebrows

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Australian batter Josh Inglis, who was to be available for only four IPL matches next year, could play more games after securing a hefty bid from Lucknow Super Giants in the recent players' auction, triggering uneasiness in the BCCI and his former franchise Punjab Kings.

'Snicko needs to be sacked'

'Snicko needs to be sacked'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Review technology under fire again in Adelaide Ashes Test

MCG pitch: Pietersen, Kartik question double standards

MCG pitch: Pietersen, Kartik question double standards

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The overwhelmingly bowler-friendly Melbourne pitch on which 20 wickets fell on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test has prompted Kevin Pietersen and Dinesh Kartik to point out the selective criticism of Indian tracks when spinners get wickets in a heap.

I won't open in Brisbane Test, declares Labuschagne

I won't open in Brisbane Test, declares Labuschagne

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Marnus Labuschagne said the time for such experiments was over.

'It doesn't look great': Australia sweat over Lyon injury

'It doesn't look great': Australia sweat over Lyon injury

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

During England's run-chase of 435 runs, Lyon had taken three crucial wickets in the second innings and a total of five throughout the game to help his side gain an upper hand.

Statue calls for Head, Carey; Cummins lauds Labuschagne

Statue calls for Head, Carey; Cummins lauds Labuschagne

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Besides his batting, he was just as exceptional behind the stumps, taking some really clean catches to prove his mettle as one of the best glovesmen in world cricket right now.

Greg Chappell: How England Can Make Bazball Work In Ashes

Greg Chappell: How England Can Make Bazball Work In Ashes

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Greg Chappell said that while he admires positive cricket, a "full-frontal assault" approach is insult to the intelligence of the players and the public alike.

How Head Gave England A Taste Of Their Own Bazball Medicine!

How Head Gave England A Taste Of Their Own Bazball Medicine!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

'The moment was right': Head floors England with match-winning hundred

Record alert! Lyon goes past McGrath

Record alert! Lyon goes past McGrath

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'To be able to take over or equal Glenn, or however you want to put it, it's pretty humbling to be honest with you, and it's something that I'll look back at the end of my career, or even tonight, and sit back and try and have a moment.'

'Jealous' Bavuma wants more Tests against India

'Jealous' Bavuma wants more Tests against India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'Hopefully, not too far in the future, but more in the near future, we'll go back to play four Tests against India'

India eye series win, Samson tipped to open in Ahmedabad

India eye series win, Samson tipped to open in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

A toe injury suffered before the fourth T20I is set to keep Gill out of the final T20I here as India would want to take a cautious route, more so when there is a ready replacement for the top order slot in Sanju Samson.

In-Form Australia Head to Adelaide With Selection Dilemma

In-Form Australia Head to Adelaide With Selection Dilemma

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Australia may opt to continue with a four-prong pace attack at Adelaide and even add another part-time seamer in all-rounder Beau Webster, who could replace batter Josh Inglis in the lower middle order.

Bazball under microscope as England face pink ball demons

Bazball under microscope as England face pink ball demons

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Bazball is in the firing line, with former players and pundits decrying the high-risk game on Australia's spicy pitches.

PICS: Proteas in box seat as India stare at series defeat

PICS: Proteas in box seat as India stare at series defeat

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

At stumps, Sai Sudharsan and Kuldeep Yadav were at the crease with India requiring another 522 runs to win and level the two-Test series.

'That Was Some Knock...' Stokes In Awe Of Head Hundred

'That Was Some Knock...' Stokes In Awe Of Head Hundred

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

England's Stokes praises Australia's Head, supports his own errant batters

Can vulnerable India avert a clean sweep in Guwahati?

Can vulnerable India avert a clean sweep in Guwahati?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

For the first time in many years, India are going into a home Test match as underdogs and not favourites. Ask any player worth his salt and he would tell that it is not a happy place to be.

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Left-arm spinners, all-rounders, and pacers who mastered their craft and left a mark in Test cricket.

Spain's World Cup hero Carmona learns of father's death after final

Spain's World Cup hero Carmona learns of father's death after final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

An RFEF spokesperson told Reuters that Carmona's father had been fighting a long illness and passed away on Friday.

Women's World Cup Final Rewrites History

Women's World Cup Final Rewrites History

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Spain defeat England in final of record-breaking Women's World Cup

If Australia win World Cup, this is how PM Albanese wants to celebrate!

If Australia win World Cup, this is how PM Albanese wants to celebrate!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday backed calls for a public holiday if its team win the Women's World Cup.

Nadal eyes successful return at Australian Open

Nadal eyes successful return at Australian Open

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Rafael Nadal is aiming to successfully defend his Australian Open title at the first Grand Slam of the year in January after an injury-plagued 2022.

PIX: SPAIN are FIFA Women World Cup Champions!

PIX: SPAIN are FIFA Women World Cup Champions!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Spain down England to win Women's World Cup for first time

FIFA Women's WC: England break Aus hearts to storm into final

FIFA Women's WC: England break Aus hearts to storm into final

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'This is the one thing I've always wanted, to make finals at a World Cup and after two times of getting huge disappointment, honestly I can't believe it.'

Djokovic thanks fans amid Australian visa row

Djokovic thanks fans amid Australian visa row

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The 34-year-old is currently housed in a government detention hotel in the suburb of Carlton, 5 km (2 miles) north of Melbourne Park, after authorities cancelled his visa when he arrived in Australia.

Women's World Cup: Sweden, Netherlands storm into quarters

Women's World Cup: Sweden, Netherlands storm into quarters

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

The Netherlands and Sweden marched into the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Women's World Cup PIX: Australia makes history; England reach semis

Women's World Cup PIX: Australia makes history; England reach semis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Australia beat France 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the last four of the Women's World Cup for the first time.

When Models Took A Tram Ride

When Models Took A Tram Ride

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Never-seen-before venues at Melbourne Fashion Week.

Wimbledon doesn't care what looks cool: Kyrgios

Wimbledon doesn't care what looks cool: Kyrgios

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Nick Kyrgios would rather wear all black when competing at Wimbledon instead of adhering to the all-white dress code

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain 4-0 and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup on Monday.

What a super week for Australia's 'Special Ks'!

What a super week for Australia's 'Special Ks'!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis, nicknamed the 'Special Ks' as juniors, claimed their first major title

Dodig, Polasek win Australian Open men's doubles title

Dodig, Polasek win Australian Open men's doubles title

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

It was the first Grand Slam triumph for Polasek, 35, who came out of retirement in 2018

Meet the new No 1 in women's tennis

Meet the new No 1 in women's tennis

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Iga Swiatek said capturing the women's world number one ranking was a 'surreal' achievement

Aus Open PIX: Wow! Krejcikova, Keys are in quarters

Aus Open PIX: Wow! Krejcikova, Keys are in quarters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Images from Day 7 of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

Medvedev channels 'inner Novak' to win five-set thriller

Medvedev channels 'inner Novak' to win five-set thriller

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Ninth seed Auger-Aliassime, 21, was the dominant player in the first set and despite a wobble when serving at 6-5 he won a tiebreak courtesy of some Medvedev double-faults the Russian later blamed on the sweaty conditions.

Aus Open: Kerber rues hard quarantine after first round loss

Aus Open: Kerber rues hard quarantine after first round loss

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Her opponent Bernarda Pera was not among that cohort and the American ousted the 2016 Australian Open champion 6-0 6-4 in little more than an hour on the first morning of the tournament.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Halep advance; Dimitrov stuns Thiem

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Halep advance; Dimitrov stuns Thiem

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open.

Third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year: Pfizer boss

Third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year: Pfizer boss

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Health officials have previously raised the possibility that the public may need booster COVID-19 shots.