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Ashes Series Intrudes Into Vilnius Summit

Ashes Series Intrudes Into Vilnius Summit

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The Ashes rivalry between the Australian and English cricket teams escalated to new levels, with the prime ministers of both countries jumping into the fray, again.

Ashwin slams selectors: 'Unfair' to drop Iyer, Jaiswal

Ashwin slams selectors: 'Unfair' to drop Iyer, Jaiswal

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday expressed disappointment over Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from the Asia Cup squad

Ashes PIX: Richardson shines as Australia rout England

Ashes PIX: Richardson shines as Australia rout England

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Pacer Jhye Richardson picked up five wickets as Australia beat England by 275 runs in the day-night second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval on Monday to go 2-0 up in the five-match series.

Ashes PIX: Head hundred revives Australia on Day 1

Ashes PIX: Head hundred revives Australia on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Travis Head returned from COVID-19 to smash a belligerent 101 and Cameron Green made 74 to revive Australia after a top-order collapse on the opening day of the day-night final Ashes Test against England on Friday.

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

79 years, countless memories: India's cricket story

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.

Ashes: Root, Stokes among English arrivals in Australia

Ashes: Root, Stokes among English arrivals in Australia

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Captain Joe Root and all-rounder Ben Stokes were among the first arrivals to touch down in Brisbane on Saturday ahead of England's Ashes series against Australia.

'Would love to see Paine play again for Australia'

'Would love to see Paine play again for Australia'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Nick Hockley hopes Tim Paine returns to the Test side "as quickly as possible" after the wicketkeeper resigned from the captaincy because of his involvement in a "sexting" scandal.

1st ODI: Cummins captures thriller as Australia edge Pakistan

1st ODI: Cummins captures thriller as Australia edge Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

In a nail-biting finish at the MCG, Australia clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first ODI on Monday night.

'That was captain Gill standing up for his team'

'That was captain Gill standing up for his team'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill's aggressive behaviour during the Lord's Test came as a surprise to many, including former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.

Hazlewood given all clear for WTC Final, Ashes

Hazlewood given all clear for WTC Final, Ashes

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Hazlewood returned to Australia after reporting "minor side soreness" following his most recent IPL match for RCB

British PM Johnson asks Australia to help resolve Ashes stand-off

British PM Johnson asks Australia to help resolve Ashes stand-off

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison to help ease strict quarantine rules to allow the families of England's cricketers to tour with the players during the upcoming Ashes series.

Ashes PIX: Head's century puts Australia in control

Ashes PIX: Head's century puts Australia in control

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Travis Head smashed a T20-style century to put Australia firmly in control of the first Ashes Test on Thursday as England were hit by an injury crisis during a miserable day two in the field at the Gabba.

Gill Eyes More Glory At Lord's

Gill Eyes More Glory At Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The India skipper will be eyeing the great Don Bradman's 88-year-old record for most runs by a captain in a Test series.

Root Etches Name in Ashes History

Root Etches Name in Ashes History

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Joe Root became only the third player in Ashes history to score more than 2,000 runs and bag 20 wickets.

Ashes: 'Twenty two years is a long time'

Ashes: 'Twenty two years is a long time'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Australia is looking to chase down their first overseas Ashes victory since 2001 by breaking the record for the second-largest successful fourth innings chase in Ashes history on Day 5 of the fifth Ashes Test.

Ashes fate uncertain for Warner

Ashes fate uncertain for Warner

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Warner has struggled for runs in recent Tests, making a total of 26 in three innings in the recent tour of India before returning home injured.

Ashes Test: England strike late but Australia lead in Hobart

Ashes Test: England strike late but Australia lead in Hobart

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Images from Day 2 in the fifth Test between Australia and England, in Hobart, on Saturday.

Ashes: Australia keen to make new ball count on Day 4

Ashes: Australia keen to make new ball count on Day 4

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'If we can put that new ball in the right areas and get a couple of wickets with that new ball, it can really turn quickly.'

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Wimbledon's Greatest: Every Men's Champ Since 1877

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.

Australia optimistic on crowds, schedule for Ashes amid Covid

Australia optimistic on crowds, schedule for Ashes amid Covid

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Chief executive Nick Hockley told local media on Wednesday that rising vaccination rates in Australia gave him "a degree of optimism" that the lucrative series against England would go ahead as planned, starting in Brisbane on December 8.

Big shoes to fill: Anderson on Kohli-Rohit Test exit

Big shoes to fill: Anderson on Kohli-Rohit Test exit

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The twin retirements mean India will not only have a new captain at the helm but will be without two of their most experienced players.

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia snare Root to close in on victory in Adelaide

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia snare Root to close in on victory in Adelaide

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Ashes Test Day-Night Test at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Marnus Labuschagne said Australia, especially the pacers, did not even bring their "B Game" in the win against England in the Ashes opener.

'It'll be Smith's Ashes if Australia prevail'

'It'll be Smith's Ashes if Australia prevail'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Former Test skipper Allan Border says that if Australia take the last eight English wickets on the final day of the fourth Ashes Test on Sunday and retain the coveted urn, the credit can go only to one man -- Steve Smith.

Will Ash Barty end Australia's title drought?

Will Ash Barty end Australia's title drought?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Barty is primed to become the first local since Chris O'Neil in 1978 to win the Australian Open.

England's Buttler might skip Ashes series in Australia

England's Buttler might skip Ashes series in Australia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

'Until we get more information about what it (the Australia tour) might look like, it's impossible to know what decision you're making.'

WTC Final: Smith vs Rabada battle steals the spotlight

WTC Final: Smith vs Rabada battle steals the spotlight

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The spotlight in the World Test Championship Final is on the electrifying duel between Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith and South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada.

India should continue with Karun Nair, says Ashwin

India should continue with Karun Nair, says Ashwin

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Karun Nair has managed only 131 runs across six innings at a below-par average of 21.83, in the first three Tests against England.

Ashes showdown: Stokes vows to stick with 'Bazball' style

Ashes showdown: Stokes vows to stick with 'Bazball' style

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Stokes ruled out discarding that 'Bazball' approach in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston from Friday.

150 not out! MCG to host landmark day-night Test in 2027

150 not out! MCG to host landmark day-night Test in 2027

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Australia and England will play a day-night Test at MCG to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Test match between them.

Ashes: Cummins looms as Australia's strike weapon

Ashes: Cummins looms as Australia's strike weapon

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The fast bowler's beguiling mix of aggression, control and intellect may make him the most feared of the Australian pace trio with the Dukes ball in hand.

Two new faces in England squad for one-off Zimbabwe Test

Two new faces in England squad for one-off Zimbabwe Test

Rediff.com2 May 2025

England have named two uncapped players in Essex duo Sam Cook and Jordan Cox in the squad for the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge later this month.

WATCH: After Ashes, England and Australia players share dressing room

WATCH: After Ashes, England and Australia players share dressing room

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Kohli, with 903 rating points, is 34 points behind Smith (937).

T20 WC: India women eye big win vs injury-hit Australia

T20 WC: India women eye big win vs injury-hit Australia

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

India along with New Zealand and Pakistan are in contention for the last remaining semi-final spot from Group A.

Ashes PHOTO: Brilliant Broad gives hosts the upperhand

Ashes PHOTO: Brilliant Broad gives hosts the upperhand

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Images from Day 4 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Monday.

Cummins 'tricks' as Australia beat Bangladesh amid rain

Cummins 'tricks' as Australia beat Bangladesh amid rain

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Pat Cummins registered the first hat-trick of the 2024 T20 World Cup as Australia restricted Bangladesh to 140 for 8 in the Super Eight match at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium, in Antigua, on Friday.

Meet Wimbledon champion Ash Barty

Meet Wimbledon champion Ash Barty

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

World number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years on Saturday when she defeated Czech Karolina Pliskova in the final.

Australia put one hand on Ashes after England collapse

Australia put one hand on Ashes after England collapse

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

England's batting once again disappointed against Australia on Day 2 of the third Test

Healy named Australia captain across formats

Healy named Australia captain across formats

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

All-rounder Tahlia McGrath has been named vice-captain, with the decisions on both players ratified at a Cricket Australia (CA) meeting on Friday.

'Dad's Army' Australia need fresh faces to continue dominating world cricket: Vaughan

'Dad's Army' Australia need fresh faces to continue dominating world cricket: Vaughan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Former captain Michael Vaughan feels Australia looked jaded in the recent home Test series against the West Indies and said England stand a great chance in next year's Ashes if a "Dad's Army" is fielded by their arch-rivals.