News for 'Australia Ashes'

'Ami KKR': Cameron Green's first message after IPL auction

'Ami KKR': Cameron Green's first message after IPL auction

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Green has so far played 29 matches in the IPL to aggregate 707 runs and take 16 wickets.

Khawaja shuts out critics with defiant half-ton in Adelaide

Khawaja shuts out critics with defiant half-ton in Adelaide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'He's a quality player, it was a matter of time for him to score.'

Cummins set for comeback in Adelaide Test

Cummins set for comeback in Adelaide Test

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins will be ready to return from injury for the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide.

When an Indian fan thanked Kasprowicz for saving Test cricket!

When an Indian fan thanked Kasprowicz for saving Test cricket!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Kasprowicz recalls being thanked "for saving Test cricket" for his Ashes 2005 Birmingham dismissal

Why Bazball Is Missing Jonny Bairstow!

Why Bazball Is Missing Jonny Bairstow!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Enjoyment is a huge part of why I'm still playing: Jonny Bairstow

Konstas aims to 'nail process' in bid for Ashes call-up

Konstas aims to 'nail process' in bid for Ashes call-up

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'I feel like as long as I prepare as well as possible, I tick all the boxes ... and then just let my reactions do the talking. Just try and keep it simple, see ball hit ball.'

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.'

How England's bowlers plan to tackle Head in Brisbane

How England's bowlers plan to tackle Head in Brisbane

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Travis Head smashed a blistering century at the top of the order to set up an eight-wicket win in the Ashes series opener in Perth.

Politics Amid Performance: How Cricket Shaped In 2025

Politics Amid Performance: How Cricket Shaped In 2025

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The Indian men ruled white-ball cricket, while South Africa ended decades of hurt by winning the World Test Championship at Lord's. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their maiden IPL title, though the celebrations were dimmed by a deadly stampede. Above all, it was India's women who won a billion hearts by finally adding an ICC World Cup trophy to the cabinet.

England greats blast Stokes and Co after 'horror show' at Gabba

England greats blast Stokes and Co after 'horror show' at Gabba

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

'They are up their own backsides convinced that Test cricket has changed so much that only they know anything about the modern game.'

'They were the favourites': Crawley admits Aussie dominance

'They were the favourites': Crawley admits Aussie dominance

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

England opener Zak Crawley said Australia had shown why they were favourites coming into the Ashes after a tough day four at Adelaide Oval left the tourists staring down the barrel of a series defeat on Saturday.

No surprises! Pat Cummins to lead SRH in IPL 2026

No surprises! Pat Cummins to lead SRH in IPL 2026

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Australia pace spearhead Cummins to lead SRH for 3rd consecutive season in IPL

Starc, Stokes Masterclass On Roller-Coaster Day 1

Starc, Stokes Masterclass On Roller-Coaster Day 1

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Mitchell Starc and Ben Stokes set the scene for a dramatic Ashes series.

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.'

My role as captain is to protect my players: Stokes

My role as captain is to protect my players: Stokes

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The England players have come in for heavy criticism since Australia wrapped up an 82-run win in the third Test in Adelaide on Sunday to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the 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

Chris Woakes shares key injury update ahead of Ashes

Chris Woakes shares key injury update ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Woakes, who sustained a dislocated shoulder while fielding during the fifth Test against India earlier this month, believes he's recovering better than he anticipated.

No Ponting; Iyer To Lead PBKS At Auction

No Ponting; Iyer To Lead PBKS At Auction

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Shreyas Iyer will take centre stage for Punjab Kings at next week's IPL auction in Abu Dhabi, stepping in as the franchise's lead decision-maker at the table as PBKS plot their final moves for the 2026 season.

'Nothing against Nathan Lyon, he is a freak!'

'Nothing against Nathan Lyon, he is a freak!'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Steve Smith said the decision to drop Nathan Lyonwas taken to strengthen the pace-bowling department.

'Who should we drop?' Bailey fires back at Waugh

'Who should we drop?' Bailey fires back at Waugh

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Australia's selectors chairman George Bailey defended sticking with the Test side's veteran core for the Ashes on Wednesday following criticism from former captain Steve Waugh about the team's ageing profile.

IPL Auction: 'KKR will surely target Cameron Green'

IPL Auction: 'KKR will surely target Cameron Green'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan feels Australia all-rounder Cameron Green will attract strong interest from teams like Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at Tuesday's Indian Premier League 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi.

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

'What Do Kohli, Rohit Need To Prove?'

'What Do Kohli, Rohit Need To Prove?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'They played well in Australia, in bouncy and quick conditions. I do not see a reason why they should not go to the 2027 World Cup.'

South Africa crush Australia as Maharaj runs riot

South Africa crush Australia as Maharaj runs riot

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj produced a career-best 5-33 to dismantle Australia and bowl South Africa to an emphatic 98-run victory in the opening one day international in Cairns on Tuesday.

Indian Stars Can't Vent Like Lyon ... Here's Why

Indian Stars Can't Vent Like Lyon ... Here's Why

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Ashwin said bluntly that Lyon is "lucky" to be in a system where a player can vent without fear of fallout.

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.

Brisbane Test: Cummins could make surprise return!

Brisbane Test: Cummins could make surprise return!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Australia captain Steve Smith has declined to rule out a surprise return for fast bowler Pat Cummins for the second Ashes Test against England.

Cummins skips SA series to prep for Ashes campaign

Cummins skips SA series to prep for Ashes campaign

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Hazlewood was initially named in the squad for South Africa, will also return home following the Test series. Xavier Bartlett has been drafted in as his replacement.

Warne's mentor, Australia's saviour- Simpson ... passes away

Warne's mentor, Australia's saviour- Simpson ... passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Former Australia Test captain Bob Simpson, who ushered in the country's modern-day golden era of cricket as its coach, has died aged 89, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'To see his preparation, the way he dominates the game.'

'Worst Australian team...' Broad hits back at Warner

'Worst Australian team...' Broad hits back at Warner

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Former England pacer Stuart Broad on Tuesday spiced up the leadup to the Ashes series, starting in Perth on November 21, claiming that the battle is between "the worst Australian team since 2010" and the "best England team since 2010".

Playing all formats possible: Hazlewood

Playing all formats possible: Hazlewood

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood feels it is possible to do the balancing act with meticulous planning and strategising.

'Even without Cummins, Aussies have deadly bowlers'

'Even without Cummins, Aussies have deadly bowlers'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

England batter Harry Brook has cautioned against underestimating Australia in the Ashes series, even as doubts linger over the availability of their captain and fast bowler, Pat Cummins, for the opener in Perth.

'You've Got To Question Bazball And Its Brain'

'You've Got To Question Bazball And Its Brain'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'The tailenders should have looked to bat with Jamie Smith. Really poor from the batters towards the end. The plan should have been to give him the strike and let him do the heavy lifting.'

'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'

All eyes on Cummins ahead of the Brisbane Test

All eyes on Cummins ahead of the Brisbane Test

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins is back bowling multiple overs on a reduced run-up and has targeted returning to the team for the second Ashes Test against England, a day-nighter in Brisbane starting on December 4.

'Rohit surpassing Afridi's sixes record no small feat'

'Rohit surpassing Afridi's sixes record no small feat'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin praised Rohit Sharma's remarkable transformation after he surpassed Shahid Afridi's record for the most sixes in ODIs.

Australia Ashes squad penpix

Australia Ashes squad penpix

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Penpix of Australia's 2005 Ashes Test squad for the series which starts on July 21.

Joe Root eyes Tendulkar's record and Ashes glory

Joe Root eyes Tendulkar's record and Ashes glory

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Joe Root gears up for an action-packed year of Test cricket featuring home series against India and an away Ashes series against Australia

Hazlewood gets all clear after injury scare

Hazlewood gets all clear after injury scare

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

With skipper Pat Cummins already out of the series opener because of a back injury, Australia are expected to send out Hazlewood with Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland as their pace attack.