News for 'Australia Ashes'

Green eyes full all-round role for Ashes after surgery

Green eyes full all-round role for Ashes after surgery

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Returning to the bowling crease would mark the final stage of Green's carefully looked-after return to cricket after a spinal fusion operation in Christchurch.

England's Bethell soaking in challenge at No 3

England's Bethell soaking in challenge at No 3

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'It's a double-edged sword, but I'm enjoying it.'

Bashir in the mix as England brace for spin at SCG

Bashir in the mix as England brace for spin at SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

England called up spinner Shoaib Bashir and seamer Matthew Potts for the final Ashes Test against Australia beginning on Sunday with one of them set to fill the void created by Gus Atkinson's injury-induced absence.

'Tough to understand...' KP slams feeble Stokes & Co

'Tough to understand...' KP slams feeble Stokes & Co

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Kevin Pietersen criticises England after their Ashes loss in Adelaide

Blow for Australia! Injured Cummins ruled out of India series

Blow for Australia! Injured Cummins ruled out of India series

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Pat Cummins was ruled out of the upcoming white-ball series against India and New Zealand due to a lower-back issue.

Root Equals Ponting's Century Record

Root Equals Ponting's Century Record

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

England's batting mainstay Joe Root scored his 41st Test century during the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney on Monday.

T20 World Cup: India look to ride on form, familiarity

T20 World Cup: India look to ride on form, familiarity

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Form and familiarity favour India in T20 World Cup

Alastair Cook slams McCullum, Stokes for 'downward trend'

Alastair Cook slams McCullum, Stokes for 'downward trend'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Batting great Alistair Cook says England's 2-2 home series draw against Shubman Gill-led India was against "not a great Indian side", flagging concerns over the team's preparation for the Ashes.

Time for England to move on from failed 'Bazball': Vaughan

Time for England to move on from failed 'Bazball': Vaughan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

'They're all going to score because they are naturally gifted players but the real high-risk way of playing, I'm afraid it hasn't worked.'

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Mitchell Starc, who picked up 26 wickets in four matches with an average of 17.42, has moved one rung up to share the second spot with Pakistan spinner Noman Ali.

Harry Brook gets 'final warning' after NZ nightclub clash

Harry Brook gets 'final warning' after NZ nightclub clash

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

England's batting star Harry Brook is on 'a final warning' after being involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer during the tour of New Zealand ahead of the Ashes.

Stokes Signals Bat-First Plan With Hussain Dig

Stokes Signals Bat-First Plan With Hussain Dig

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Former England captain Hussain won the toss in the first Ashes Test of the 2002/03 series, electing to field first at the Gabba in a decision that dumbfounded some of his teammates.

Cummins doubtful for T20 World Cup?

Cummins doubtful for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Australia skipper Pat Cummins' chances of playing at next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka are "quite grey at the moment" as he battles a back stress issue that has affected his participation in the ongoing Ashes series against England.

'Worst Australian team'? How Cummins' men silenced England

'Worst Australian team'? How Cummins' men silenced England

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Labuschagne underlined the cricket adage that "catches win matches", while England counted the cost of dropped chances in Adelaide.

Australian players question ICC over DRS inconsistencies

Australian players question ICC over DRS inconsistencies

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Meanwhile, Australian captain Pat Cummins also commented on the DRS controversy, noting that RTS appeared to be different from UltraEdge.

PIX: Carey century, resistant tail help Aus rally in Adelaide

PIX: Carey century, resistant tail help Aus rally in Adelaide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test played in Adelaide on Wednesday

Not bidding farewell, says Root after Sydney century

Not bidding farewell, says Root after Sydney century

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

England's Joe Root paused as he left the field to salute all four corners of the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday after making a fine 160 in the fifth Ashes Test.

'I'm still determined to play three formats'

'I'm still determined to play three formats'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Josh Hazlewood wants to continue playing international cricket in all formats despite missing the entire Ashes series because of injury.

Joe Root Smashes First Test Century Down Under

Joe Root Smashes First Test Century Down Under

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Joe Root's Australian hoodoo is over. The England batter scored his first Test century in Australia, an unbeaten 135 off 202 balls, rescuing his side after a shaky start in the second Ashes Test at Brisbane's Gabba and steering England to 325 for nine following captain Ben Stokes' decision to bat first.

Aus keep Playing XI under wraps ahead of SCG Test

Aus keep Playing XI under wraps ahead of SCG Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

'We could play a couple of all-rounders. Could play a spinner. Could play no spinner. We'll figure it out.'

ODI rankings: In-form Mandhana keeps flying high!

ODI rankings: In-form Mandhana keeps flying high!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

India opener Smriti Mandhana has extended her lead at the top of the ICC ODI ranking for women batters following her fine run at the ongoing Women's Cricket World Cup.

Bondi Beach Heroes Honoured At SCG

Bondi Beach Heroes Honoured At SCG

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The victims of the Bondi massacre, first responders and community members were welcomed with a guard of honour from Australia and England players at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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.

'Keep it simple': Ponting's big advice for Green

'Keep it simple': Ponting's big advice for Green

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The legendary Ricky Pointing has advised Australia all-rounder Cameron Green to keep things simple and not over analyse or tinker with his game in order to find the right approach in Tests.

Archer defined by injuries but ready to move on as Ashes beckon

Archer defined by injuries but ready to move on as Ashes beckon

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Since going missing from red-ball action in 2021, the 30-year-old endured a period during which injuries constantly plagued him, especially a recurring stress fracture in his right elbow.

'We didn't execute at all': Stokes slams England

'We didn't execute at all': Stokes slams England

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

England trail 2-0 in the five-Test series after being outplayed with bat, ball and in the field during the eight-wicket loss in the day-night match in Brisbane.

'Damien is progressing well'

'Damien is progressing well'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Hospitalised Australian cricketer Damien Martyn progressing well: Report

Comeback man Neser revels in Gabba heroics on home return

Comeback man Neser revels in Gabba heroics on home return

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

'It's a moment I'll never forget, having my family there.'

'One last big knock at SCG': Cummins to Khawaja

'One last big knock at SCG': Cummins to Khawaja

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins congratulated veteran opener Usman Khawaja on his "incredible career" after the 39-year-old confirmed his retirement from international cricket following the conclusion of the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting January 4.

'Not a great Test wicket': McGrath, Cook slam 'unfair' MCG pitch

'Not a great Test wicket': McGrath, Cook slam 'unfair' MCG pitch

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

As 20 wickets fell on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday, the carnage prompted sharp criticism from former England cricketers.

Brook Finally Silences His Critics

Brook Finally Silences His Critics

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The swashbuckling 26-year-old has accepted during this series that he needs to better rein in his natural aggression.

PIX: How India Ended Mighty Australia's Reign

PIX: How India Ended Mighty Australia's Reign

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues struck a sensational century as hosts India reached the ICC Women's World Cup Final with a magical run-chase against Australia

England could have new vice-captain for Ashes

England could have new vice-captain for Ashes

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Harry Brook could be in contention to replace Ollie Pope as Ben Stokes' deputy when England travel to Australia this winter.

Sri Lanka survive late Overton charge to win 1st ODI

Sri Lanka survive late Overton charge to win 1st ODI

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Sri Lanka overcame Jamie Overton's late assault to beat England by 19 runs in the opening one-day international in Colombo on Thursday.

Sundar stars as India down Australia to level series 1-1

Sundar stars as India down Australia to level series 1-1

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Washington Sundar enhanced his reputation as a T20 hitter with India batting in top gear through the innings to comfortably chase down a target of 187 for a series levelling five-wicket win over Australia.

'All different emotions': Stokes after ending England's Aussie curse...

'All different emotions': Stokes after ending England's Aussie curse...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

It was a relieved Ben Stokes bidding good riddance to more than a decade of pain for English cricket in Australia on Saturday as his team rallied from the depths to complete a drought-breaking Test win in Melbourne.

Will Pat Cummins recover in time for Ashes?

Will Pat Cummins recover in time for Ashes?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has set himself a tentative 4-6 week time to recover from a lumbar bone stress injury.

Mandhana Still World No 1 In ODIs!

Mandhana Still World No 1 In ODIs!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Smriti Mandhana achieved a career-best rating of 828 in the ICC Women's ODI Rankings for Batters.

Wood returns as England hunt first Perth win since 1978

Wood returns as England hunt first Perth win since 1978

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

England have not won a first Ashes Test in Australia in nearly 40 years, nor beaten the hosts in Perth since 1978.

When Joe Root Set Dance Floor On Fire

When Joe Root Set Dance Floor On Fire

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Rajasthan Royals posted a fun video of their former recruit Joe Root unleashing some serious moves on the dance floor alongside team-mate Yuzvendra Chahal.