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Outgoing Cricket Australia CEO reveals 'Sandpaper-gate' regret

Outgoing Cricket Australia CEO reveals 'Sandpaper-gate' regret

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Sutherland was watching the match between South Africa and Australian in his Melbourne home but turned off the television before images of Cameron Bancroft using a foreign object to alter the condition of the ball appeared on the screen.

Bracken out of Champions Trophy

Bracken out of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Australia pace bowler Nathan Bracken will miss the Champions Trophy due to a knee injury, the Australian cricket board said on Thursday.

Aus coach backs Smith, Labuschagne to fire in second Test

Aus coach backs Smith, Labuschagne to fire in second Test

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'We've got some areas we can improve, there's some growth within the team and there's two obvious ones.'

T20 WC lesson for hockey star Sreejesh: Never give up!

T20 WC lesson for hockey star Sreejesh: Never give up!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Never give up, fight till last moment: Sreejesh's learning from Rohit's men

Barty celebrates home triumph with Australian greats

Barty celebrates home triumph with Australian greats

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The 2011 US Open champion could not wait to join her friend for the 'Barty Party'.

Sarfraz Nawaz urges ECB, CA to pressurise Srinivasan to quit ICC post

Sarfraz Nawaz urges ECB, CA to pressurise Srinivasan to quit ICC post

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shahryar Khan and ECB and CA to put pressure on N Srinivasan to step down as ICC chairman on moral grounds following the Indian Supreme Court's verdict on Thursday.

Ex-coach Langer tears into 'cowards' in Australian team

Ex-coach Langer tears into 'cowards' in Australian team

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Former Australia coach Justin Langer reopened old wounds over his acrimonious resignation, lashing out at unnamed "cowards" in the team who complained in the media about his intense coaching style.

T20 WC: Legends retire, USA shock Pak, Afghans make history

T20 WC: Legends retire, USA shock Pak, Afghans make history

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

USA's sparkling debut, Afghan bravehearts' dream run and India's brilliance

Disappointed, shell-shocked! Allan Border after India hand Australia six-wicket loss

Disappointed, shell-shocked! Allan Border after India hand Australia six-wicket loss

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

As India took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Australia in the Border-Gavaskar series, a dejected Allan Border opened up on the visitor's loss.

MCG crowds warned for ODIs

MCG crowds warned for ODIs

Rediff.com11 Dec 2002

Aussie Faulkner banned from PSL

Aussie Faulkner banned from PSL

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The PCB said they were "disappointed and dismayed" with the behaviour of Faulkner, who also played in the Abu Dhabi leg of the PSL last year.

Final Ashes tickets go on general sale

Final Ashes tickets go on general sale

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

More than 26,000 tickets for the five Tests will go on general sale from Wednesday.

Rajasthan Royals await BCCI nod over disgraced Smith's captaincy

Rajasthan Royals await BCCI nod over disgraced Smith's captaincy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Smith was stripped of the Australian captaincy on Sunday and suspended for one Test by the International Cricket Council after admitting a team plot to tamper with the ball in the on-going third Test against South Africa at Newlands.

Big boost for Pak as Shaheen available for T20 WC

Big boost for Pak as Shaheen available for T20 WC

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Reserve batsman Fakhar Zaman, who has been out with a knee injury, will also travel to Brisbane with Afridi.

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Ghost-like stands repel rather than attract audiences,' observes Ashis Ray.

No spit, no swing: Coronavirus' effect on Test cricket

No spit, no swing: Coronavirus' effect on Test cricket

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'I think if you can't shine the ball, that takes away swing bowling, that takes away reverse swing bowling and I just don't want to give batsmen another reason to score runs'

'Shame' Warne soap opera unending

'Shame' Warne soap opera unending

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Aleasha Black has accused the leg spinner of kissing her in an inappropriate manner.

It's almost epidemic: Chappell on mental health issues forcing players out

It's almost epidemic: Chappell on mental health issues forcing players out

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

ill Pucovski has become the third Australian cricketer to report mental health problems to the team management in just over two weeks

Family First! Ponting's secret weapon for success

Family First! Ponting's secret weapon for success

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The Australian himself asked to be rested from the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday night following a string of low scores this season.

Australia cricketer O'Keefe fined for drunken remarks

Australia cricketer O'Keefe fined for drunken remarks

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Australia spinner Stephen O'Keefe has been fined A$20,000 (12,041.42 pounds) and banned from a domestic one-day tournament after making 'highly inappropriate comments' while under the influence of alcohol, Cricket Australia said on Friday.

Aakash Chopra alleges racial abuse in English League Cricket

Aakash Chopra alleges racial abuse in English League Cricket

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Akash Chopra said during a league match in England, two-South African players continuously used abusive spree against him.

Australia launches appeal for Bradman cap

Australia launches appeal for Bradman cap

Rediff.com21 May 2003

ACB chairman Bob Merriman said the cap would be put on display in an Australian museum.

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Australia also won last year's Twenty20 World Cup for the first time under Langer but there have been reports of player discontent over his coaching style.

What happens to tickets purchased for postponed T20WC?

What happens to tickets purchased for postponed T20WC?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The tournament was to be held in October-November but will now be conducted later because of the pandemic.

Shane Warne's career highlights

Shane Warne's career highlights

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Factbox on former Australian spinner Shane Warne, who died on Friday at the age of 52.

Cricket Australia appoints ethics expert for culture review

Cricket Australia appoints ethics expert for culture review

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Cricket Australia has appointed an ethics guru to review the sport's culture in the wake of the cheating scandal that has rocked "the gentleman's game".

Aussies told to start behaving better

Aussies told to start behaving better

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

Australia's one-day captain said, 'We want to be known as good people and not just good players.'

Clark called up by Australia

Clark called up by Australia

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

Australia have called uncapped fast bowler Stuart Clark into their squad for the third Ashes Test

Marsh to play against his own team

Marsh to play against his own team

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

The Zimbabwe coach accepted an invitation to play for the Australian Cricket Board Chairman's XI in the tour opener in Perth on October 1.

Pak captain rues giving ruthless Aus a sniff in MCG loss

Pak captain rues giving ruthless Aus a sniff in MCG loss

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'A lot to work on but this is the blueprint of the way we want to play Test cricket and hopefully we'll keep doing that.'

Hayden named Pakistan's mentor for T20 World Cup

Hayden named Pakistan's mentor for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Hayden worked with Pakistan when it reached the semi-finals of last year's 20-overs World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

ICC Hall of Famer and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that batter Cameron Bancroft is leading the race to succeed David Warner and Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's Test batting.

England set for Ashes after Root confirms participation

England set for Ashes after Root confirms participation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Captain Joe Root confirmed his participation in the five-Test series at the meeting and will likely be joined by a full-strength squad.

Australia postpones Afghanistan Test until 'situation is clearer'

Australia postpones Afghanistan Test until 'situation is clearer'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed on Friday it has postponed the Afghanistan Test in Hobart scheduled for November 27 until the situation regarding the women's game in the South Asian nation becomes clearer.

What a dramatic year it has been for cricket!

What a dramatic year it has been for cricket!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

A ball-tampering scandal that devastated Australia cast a dark cloud over a dramatic cricketing year

Arthur fires another salvo at Cricket Australia

Arthur fires another salvo at Cricket Australia

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Exasperated at his sudden removal, Mickey Arthur on Sunday said his unfair sacking was the result of a "deliberate campaign" against him but Cricket Australia has challenged his claim.

'Team India can beat this Australian side in the semi-final'

'Team India can beat this Australian side in the semi-final'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

VVS Laxman believes that Team India can beat hosts Australia in the semi-final of the World Cup on Thursday if their bowlers continue their impressive form.

Williams to replace McGrath for WI

Williams to replace McGrath for WI

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

McGrath has caught a flight back to Sydney to comfort his wife Jane, who has cancer.

King appointed Windies coach

King appointed Windies coach

Rediff.com31 Oct 2004

The 39-year-old replaces Gus Logie, whose contract was terminated at the end of September.

Sandpaper Gate: Early reprieve for banned trio?

Sandpaper Gate: Early reprieve for banned trio?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Australian cricket authorities are bracing up for a final round of deliberations on reducing the ball-tampering ban on Steve Smith and David Warner, with a face-off against an upbeat India awaiting the weakened home team.