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'Test Cricket Isn't for 37 Year Olds'

'Test Cricket Isn't for 37 Year Olds'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'Only he knows whether he has the hunger to go on.'

Bat Thrown, Fury on Display as Ben Stokes Walks Off

Bat Thrown, Fury on Display as Ben Stokes Walks Off

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Ben Stokes' defiant resistance in the third Ashes Test ended in visible fury on Friday as Mitchell Starc once again got the better of England's captain on Day 3 in Adelaide.

Look at intent, not age: Rahane blasts BCCI selectors

Look at intent, not age: Rahane blasts BCCI selectors

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

I felt India needed me in Australia, selectors should look at intent than age: Ajinkya Rahane

Would wholeheartedly embrace India captaincy: Jemimah

Would wholeheartedly embrace India captaincy: Jemimah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Leading a side gets the best out of me: Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah

Blow For RCB! Ellyse Perry Pulls Out Of WPL 2026

Blow For RCB! Ellyse Perry Pulls Out Of WPL 2026

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Ellyse Perry played a crucial role in RCB's maiden WPL title triumph last year, scoring 347 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 125.72, while picking up seven wickets at an economy rate of 6.81.

Root hails England's bravery after drought-breaking win

Root hails England's bravery after drought-breaking win

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

England lost the first three matches in the ongoing Ashes series but chased down 175 to win the fourth by four wickets and score a first Test victory in Australia in 15 years.

WPL thriller: DC vs Warriorz could decide Eliminator fate

WPL thriller: DC vs Warriorz could decide Eliminator fate

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Delhi Capitals will have their fate in their own hands as they look for a win against UP Warriorz in the final league match of the Women's Premier League match in Vadodara

Pakistan pacer faces questions over his action in BBL!

Pakistan pacer faces questions over his action in BBL!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Pakistan pacer Zaman Khan comes under scrutiny over his bowling action in BBL

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.

Boxing Day Test Mayhem: 20 Wickets Fall on Day 1

Boxing Day Test Mayhem: 20 Wickets Fall on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes Test after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

Test pacer Boland in Australian PM's squad for India tour match

Test pacer Boland in Australian PM's squad for India tour match

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The Prime Minister's XI team will be led by uncapped all-rounder Jack Edwards of New South Wales.

Cricket mourns the loss of former Aussie pacer Rorke

Cricket mourns the loss of former Aussie pacer Rorke

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Former Australian fast bowler Gordon Rorke passed away at the age of 87

B'day girl Sutherland equals Rashid Khan's unique feat

B'day girl Sutherland equals Rashid Khan's unique feat

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Australia's Annabel Sutherland becomes only 2nd ODI cricketer to achieve unique birthday feat

'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.

WPL: Sophie Devine's late strikes help Gujarat Giants edge Delhi Capitals in a thriller!

WPL: Sophie Devine's late strikes help Gujarat Giants edge Delhi Capitals in a thriller!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Medium pacer Sophie Devine and spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad stole the spotlight as Gujarat Giants survived anxious moments to edge past Delhi Capitals by three runs.

Shining example of determination: Modi hails India blind women's team!

Shining example of determination: Modi hails India blind women's team!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian blind women's cricket team for winning the inaugural T20 World Cup.

Did CSK miss a trick on Cameron Green?

Did CSK miss a trick on Cameron Green?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Green was acquired by the Kolkata-based franchise for a record Rs 25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas signing in IPL history.

Aus opener Litchfield makes history at Women's WC

Aus opener Litchfield makes history at Women's WC

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

She has never been dismissed for below 25 by India in women's ODIs.

Shane Watson joins KKR as assistant coach for IPL 2026

Shane Watson joins KKR as assistant coach for IPL 2026

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Shane Watson enjoyed a stellar IPL career spanning 12 years from 2008-2020, having played for Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings.

Smith gets all clear after injury scare in nets

Smith gets all clear after injury scare in nets

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Smith will lead the Aussies for the Ashes opener in Perth.

Australian PM Hosts Rohit & Co

Australian PM Hosts Rohit & Co

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'Big challenge ahead for the PM's XI at Manuka Oval this week against an amazing Indian side. But as I said to PM @narendramodi, I'm backing the Aussies to get the job done,' Antony Albanese posted on X alongside pics from the event.

WAGs up the glamour quotient at Australian cricket awards

WAGs up the glamour quotient at Australian cricket awards

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The function to honour Australia's best cricketers at Crown Palladium in Melbourne on Monday also had the WAGs in attendance. As the couples walked on the red carpet, the shutterbugs had a great time clicking.

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.

'They're now role models for the young girls in India'

'They're now role models for the young girls in India'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

India joined Australia, England, and New Zealand as ICC Women's Cricket World Cup winners, and, like the latter two, achieved this feat for the first time on home soil.

'A different man now': Khawaja on fiery McCullum

'A different man now': Khawaja on fiery McCullum

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Australia batter Usman Khawaja's first run-in with Brendon McCullum, during the 2011 Test series between Australia and New Zealand, was far from pleasant, as per Fox Cricket.

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.

KKR snap up Cameron Green for a record 25.20 crore!

KKR snap up Cameron Green for a record 25.20 crore!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Green was the third most highest run-getter in IPL 2023.

Starc the surprise act: Aus No. 9 turns Ashes on its head

Starc the surprise act: Aus No. 9 turns Ashes on its head

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Starc reached his second fifty of the series in 73 balls, striking eight fours, before England finally struck back. Archer ended Lyon's resistance, trapping him plumb in front for 9, and Australia were soon bowled out for 371 in 91.2 overs.

T20 rankings: Harmanpreet closes in on top 10, Deepti dethroned

T20 rankings: Harmanpreet closes in on top 10, Deepti dethroned

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Deepti Sharma lost the top spot in the bowling rankings, as her return of one for 28 in the fifth T20I was not enough to stop Australia's Annabel Sutherland's climb to the top.

Indian cricketers join Australians in anti-racism gesture

Indian cricketers join Australians in anti-racism gesture

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The Australian and Indian players came together to form a barefoot circle in a powerful stance against racism

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.'

WPL playoff race tightens as Warriorz face Giants

WPL playoff race tightens as Warriorz face Giants

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

UP Warriorz will start with a clear edge when they take on a struggling Gujarat Giants in Vadodara on Thursday, as the race for the remaining two playoff spots in the Women's Premier League heats up.

Only 4 games? Inglis' big IPL buy raises eyebrows

Only 4 games? Inglis' big IPL buy raises eyebrows

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Australian batter Josh Inglis, who was to be available for only four IPL matches next year, could play more games after securing a hefty bid from Lucknow Super Giants in the recent players' auction, triggering uneasiness in the BCCI and his former franchise Punjab Kings.

Ashes: Starc Calls For Spicy Wickets To Tame Bazball

Ashes: Starc Calls For Spicy Wickets To Tame Bazball

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Australia paceman Mitchell Starc has warned against flattening surfaces to maximise five-day revenue as England's aggressive "Bazball" approach looms.

'It Was the Longest Nine Weeks': Ex RCB player on cancer battle

'It Was the Longest Nine Weeks': Ex RCB player on cancer battle

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'It had spread to parts of my abdominal lymph nodes and lung. That was a bit where it was pretty daunting'

Starc admits fatigue after Ashes heroics, hails fan support

Starc admits fatigue after Ashes heroics, hails fan support

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'The body is holding together, and it's a great group to be a part of.'

'If I were a selector, would never drop Jaiswal'

'If I were a selector, would never drop Jaiswal'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Speaking further, the 1983 World Cup winning star reflected on Virat Kohli's mindset ahead of the challenging Australian tour, underlining the mental demands the series will bring.

Fiery Perth Deck Promises Explosive Start to the Ashes

Fiery Perth Deck Promises Explosive Start to the Ashes

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Perth Stadium curator has promised the wicket will be green, fast and bouncy but Stokes offered no thoughts on whether England would attack with four quicks or pick the specialist spinner, Shoaib Bashir, in their 11.

Nation first! Cummins, Head reject tempting IPL offer!

Nation first! Cummins, Head reject tempting IPL offer!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Cummins, Head offered Rs 58 crore each by IPL franchises to play exclusively in T20 leagues: Report

43-YO Anderson Signs New Lancashire Contract!

43-YO Anderson Signs New Lancashire Contract!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

England's all-time highest Test wicket taker James Anderson signed a new one-year contract with Lancashire on Thursday, extending his remarkable 25-year career with the county side into the 2026 season at the age of 43.