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Ashwin's 3-Word Post A Dig At Kohli?

Ashwin's 3-Word Post A Dig At Kohli?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin's three-word post on X featured the Nike tick symbol in the Indian tri-colour with the words 'Just leave it'.

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.

'Test cricket could make countries bankrupt'

'Test cricket could make countries bankrupt'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'We need to make sure we invest in the right spaces to play Test cricket where it means something and has jeopardy.'

Ashes PIX: England frustrated as Australia's tailenders stand strong

Ashes PIX: England frustrated as Australia's tailenders stand strong

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday.

Glenn Maxwell ruled out of NZ tour with wrist fracture

Glenn Maxwell ruled out of NZ tour with wrist fracture

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Glenn Maxwell was ruled out of the three-match T20 series against New Zealand with a fractured wrist after being hit in the nets.

What Australia needs to be a truly great Test team...

What Australia needs to be a truly great Test team...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australia's success has been compared with some of the nation's great Test teams led by Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting.

Ashes PHOTOS: England secure big lead over Australia

Ashes PHOTOS: England secure big lead over Australia

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

England batted with positive intent to take control of the final Ashes Test at The Oval on Saturday, moving on to 389-9 at the close on the third day with a 377-run lead over Australia.

Marsh still in Australia's Test plans

Marsh still in Australia's Test plans

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Marsh was nonetheless retained in Australia's list of contracted players released on Tuesday for the 2025/26 season in an endorsement by selectors.

Australia's selection headache: Hazlewood fit for Ashes

Australia's selection headache: Hazlewood fit for Ashes

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood hopes to play in at least three Ashes Tests after declaring himself fit.

How India's 2025 ODI streak crumbled at Perth

How India's 2025 ODI streak crumbled at Perth

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Australia's stand-in captain Mitchell Marsh continued his fine run of form on Sunday, scoring 46 not out and leading his side to a seven-wicket triumph over India in the weather-affected first one-day international at Perth Stadium.

'India are obviously No 1 for a reason, they bat really low'

'India are obviously No 1 for a reason, they bat really low'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Australian batter Matthew Short is relishing the opportunity to face "world-class" Indian bowlers in the ongoing five-match T20I series.

'Not in Big Series': Pathan Slams Bumrah's Rest Calls

'Not in Big Series': Pathan Slams Bumrah's Rest Calls

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Irfan Pathan has added fresh fuel to it with a stinging remark aimed at Jasprit Bumrah, using Pat Cummins' Ashes-first approach as an example of how elite pacers should handle their schedules.

Ashes PIX: Australia hold slender lead in final Test

Ashes PIX: Australia hold slender lead in final Test

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Australia led England by 12 runs at the end of a tense and fluctuating second day to leave the final Ashes Test at The Oval on a knife-edge on Friday.

'No excuses, India deserved it'

'No excuses, India deserved it'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Perry hailed India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues for batting India into the World Cup final, saying their composure under pressure earned applause even from their dressing room.

Hazlewood reveals why Starc, Cummins and he aren't retiring

Hazlewood reveals why Starc, Cummins and he aren't retiring

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The three are in their mid-30s and with Cummins dealing with a lumbar bone stress injury, and Starc taking international retirement from T20s, there is a feeling the end of an era is not too far.

How Abhishek Cracked The Code Down Under

How Abhishek Cracked The Code Down Under

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Abhishek Sharma finished as the highest run-getter in the rain-hit five-match T20I series, having amassed 163 runs in the series at a strike rate of 161.39.

How Rohit and Kohli stole the show in Sydney ODI win

How Rohit and Kohli stole the show in Sydney ODI win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Rohit Sharma hit a century and Virat Kohli a bright 74 to drive India to a nine-wicket win in the third one-day international on Saturday

England 'dwarfed' Australia in Ashes: Langer

England 'dwarfed' Australia in Ashes: Langer

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Former opener Justin Langer offered an interesting hypothesis on Australia's Ashes debacle, saying the visitors came a cropper against England because of their pace bowlers' lack of height.

What's Behind Kohli's Century Celebrations?

What's Behind Kohli's Century Celebrations?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'He must be telling you that you doubted me? Now I have shown what I can do. I have got it in me.' There is a lot more to Virat Kohli's animated celebrations in Ranchi and Raipur than meets the eye, believes Ravichandran Ashwin.

Big Guns Return, Selection Calls in Focus Ahead of SA T20Is

Big Guns Return, Selection Calls in Focus Ahead of SA T20Is

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

The T20 WC champions will look to enter this phase with clarity of intent as they refine roles, streamline combinations and settle the XI that will carry the weight of expectations in front of home crowds.

India-Australia series could mirror Ashes

India-Australia series could mirror Ashes

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

The interest is huge and we have to recognise that, says CA chief Bob Merriman.

'One more game to go and we'll give our best'

'One more game to go and we'll give our best'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was at a loss for words after her team stormed into the Women's ODI World Cup final but she did make a point to say that the players have already set their sights on the summit clash and are determined to "give their best" against first-timers South Africa.

Smriti inches closer to ODI crown after epic ton

Smriti inches closer to ODI crown after epic ton

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Stylish opener Smriti Mandhana inched closer to reclaiming the world number one spot in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings

Australia hoping match-winners emerge for 'big loss'

Australia hoping match-winners emerge for 'big loss'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Adam Zampa wants new heroes to emerge from the Australian squad at the Champions Trophy to cover the "big loss" of the team's champion pace trio.

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins could win the Ashes in England if Australia emerge victorious in the second Test, feels pace legend Glenn McGrath.

'To see five Tests go five days is pretty unique'

'To see five Tests go five days is pretty unique'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Australia Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey termed India's thrilling win over England in the fifth Test as 'spectacular'.

Australia urged to split Warner-Khawaja pairing for Ashes

Australia urged to split Warner-Khawaja pairing for Ashes

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Former England captain Vaughan said Australia should consider having Mitchell Marsh open with Khawaja.

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia takes firm grip on Day 3

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia takes firm grip on Day 3

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Images from Day 3 of the second Ashes between England and Australia at Lord's.

The Indian batter who has troubled Eng pacer Wood the most...

The Indian batter who has troubled Eng pacer Wood the most...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Speaking about Pant, Wood highlighted the wicketkeeper-batter's fearlessness as his biggest strength.

ODI rankings: Deepti climbs to 5th; Smriti stays No. 1

ODI rankings: Deepti climbs to 5th; Smriti stays No. 1

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Deepti jumps two places to 5th, Mandhana continues to hold top spot in ODI rankings

Can India bounce back at Hobart?

Can India bounce back at Hobart?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The Bellerive Oval is one ground where the side boundaries are smaller in size, hence hitting the right lengths would be paramount considering anything short would be flying over cover, point, square leg or mid-wicket on either side of the fence.

Ashes PIX: Australia in driver's seat as Brook misses century

Ashes PIX: Australia in driver's seat as Brook misses century

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Images from Day 1 of the fifth and final Ashes Test between England and Australia at The Oval in London on Thursday.

ICC Champions Trophy: Depleted Australia have uphill task against England

ICC Champions Trophy: Depleted Australia have uphill task against England

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Both teams have struggled in the ODI format recently. World champions Australia lost to Sri Lanka (0-2) and Pakistan (1-2) in their last two series, while England, now coached by Brendon McCullum in all formats, haven't won an ODI series since their disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign.

Aus confident of defending WC title: 'Need 10 good results'

Aus confident of defending WC title: 'Need 10 good results'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Australia will also play a three-match ODI series against India ahead of the 50-over showpiece event.

Will Ashwin Feature In BBL 2026?

Will Ashwin Feature In BBL 2026?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'To get someone with Ashwin's credentials to come over here for the BBL will be great at so many levels.'

England's woes continue as NZ complete ODI sweep

England's woes continue as NZ complete ODI sweep

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Daryl Mitchell's runs had steered the hosts to their victories in Tauranga and Hamilton and when he departed for 44 to leave his team still 27 runs from their target on 196-8, the English scented an unlikely victory.

How patience won Australia the 1st Ashes Test

How patience won Australia the 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Australia's Khawaja reins in 'Little Uzzie' to set up Ashes run chase

No tour games for Australia before WTC, Ashes a risky move: Lehmann

No tour games for Australia before WTC, Ashes a risky move: Lehmann

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Ex-coach Lehmann unhappy with Australia not playing tour games ahead of WTC final, Ashes

Australia wicketkeeper Carey confirmed for Ashes

Australia wicketkeeper Carey confirmed for Ashes

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Carey said selectors had not spoken to him about playing beyond the first two Tests.

Ashes PIX: Starc, Cummins put Australia on brink of victory

Ashes PIX: Starc, Cummins put Australia on brink of victory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Australia's pacemen Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins ripped out England's top order with a masterclass of textbook bowling to put their side in sight of a 2-0 Ashes lead on Saturday.