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Sponsors put CA on notice as ball-tampering scandal engulfs a nation

Sponsors put CA on notice as ball-tampering scandal engulfs a nation

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The incident, which Australian captain Steve Smith said involved senior players hatching a plan to tamper with the ball during a game against rival South Africa, also threatens to upset current negotiations over broadcast rights.

Maxwell called in as cover for injured Warner

Maxwell called in as cover for injured Warner

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Vice-captain Warner remains a doubt after hurting his neck when going for a high catch during training at the Gabba on Tuesday, although Australia skipper Steve Smith backed him to be fit and ready for the start of the five-match series.

Forgotten Australia opener Renshaw to take break from game

Forgotten Australia opener Renshaw to take break from game

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Renshaw made his Test debut at 20 against South Africa in 2016 but is taking a break from cricket after being dropped by Queensland ahead of the resumption of the Sheffield Shield season.

'Stop booing Smith': UK sports minister tells England fans

'Stop booing Smith': UK sports minister tells England fans

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Steve Smith received a standing ovation for a fighting 92 at Lord's despite being struck on the neck by a Jofra Archer bouncer.

2nd Ashes: Hazlewood, Starc find spot in Australia's 12-member squad

2nd Ashes: Hazlewood, Starc find spot in Australia's 12-member squad

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The second Ashes Test between England and Australia is scheduled from August 14 to August 18 at Lord's Cricket Ground.

Warner relinquishes Sunrisers Hyderabad captaincy

Warner relinquishes Sunrisers Hyderabad captaincy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

"In light of recent events, David Warner has stepped down as captain of SunRisers Hyderabad. The new captain of the Team will be announced shortly," K.Shanmugam, CEO, Sunrisers Hyderabad, was quoted as saying in a statement.

Ashes PIX: Smith again frustrates England to leave opener finely balanced

Ashes PIX: Smith again frustrates England to leave opener finely balanced

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 1st Ashes Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Saturday

Ashes PHOTOS: Smith, Khawaja frustrate England in Sydney

Ashes PHOTOS: Smith, Khawaja frustrate England in Sydney

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Images from Day 2 of the 5th and final opening Test between Australia and England at the SCG in Sydney on Friday

Feels like Christmas: Smith on 'dream comeback'

Feels like Christmas: Smith on 'dream comeback'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

'He knows exactly what he's trying to do, exactly what the opposition are trying to do and he analyses every ball -- it's like a computer, he spits out the answer'

'IPL ban may have spared Smith, Warner wrath of Indian public'

'IPL ban may have spared Smith, Warner wrath of Indian public'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Soon after the BCCI banned the duo from the upcoming Indian Premier League, Smith and Warner were each hit with 12-month bans by the national body for their roles in ball-tampering scandal during the Cape Town Test against South Africa last month.

I didn't know if I was going to play cricket again: Smith

I didn't know if I was going to play cricket again: Smith

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

With the world watching, Steve Smith crafted a sublime 144 to help Australia recover from 122 for eight to 284 all out of Day 1 of the first Ashes Test.

How Bizarre! Batsman dismissed off 7th ball in BBL

How Bizarre! Batsman dismissed off 7th ball in BBL

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Perth Scorchers' opener Michael Klinger was given out on the seventh ball of an over with umpires failing to realise their mistake.

Lehmann returns to coaching after ball-tampering controversy

Lehmann returns to coaching after ball-tampering controversy

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Darren Lehmann is returning to Big Bash side Brisbane Heat in his first coaching role since resigning as Australia boss in the wake of the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal.

In Easter sermons, Australian church leaders urge forgiveness for disgraced cricketers

In Easter sermons, Australian church leaders urge forgiveness for disgraced cricketers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

A cheating scandal that has ripped through the core of Australia's most venerated pastime, cricket, prompted church leaders to provide guidance over the Easter weekend on how to emerge from the moral tailspin.

Give Smith, Warner a second chance, says Australia coach Lehmann

Give Smith, Warner a second chance, says Australia coach Lehmann

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Australia coach Darren Lehmann apologised to the public and called for forgiveness for the "grave mistake" made by the trio of Test players banned for their role in the ball-tampering scandal that has rocked the sport.

Ball-tampering shame: Embarrassed Australia awaits return of fallen heroes

Ball-tampering shame: Embarrassed Australia awaits return of fallen heroes

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The trio, stripped of their positions, will discover the full extent of their punishment in the next "24 hours" with Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland promising "significant sanctions" at a news conference in Johannesburg.

'Australian cricket is the laughing stock of the sporting world'

'Australian cricket is the laughing stock of the sporting world'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Reaction after Australia's Steve Smith, who has stepped down as captain, confessed on Saturday that the team's "leadership group" had hatched a plan to alter the condition of the ball during the third day of the third Test against South Africa.

Australia desperate to be competitive for next year's World Cup

Australia desperate to be competitive for next year's World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

As Steve Smith and David Warner padded up at suburban Sydney cricket grounds over the weekend, the warm spring sunshine may have seemed fitting weather for the banned Australian cricketers to take a small but important step in their rehabilitation.

Can Finch emulate late bloomer Hussey?

Can Finch emulate late bloomer Hussey?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

An aggressive opening batsman in limited overs cricket, Aaron Finch said he is unsure what role he would be asked to play in the Tests against Pakistan in the UAE, if selected.

Starc reckons Aus can 'have England on the ropes in the night session on Day 4'

Starc reckons Aus can 'have England on the ropes in the night session on Day 4'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'With a lead of 260 going into the day session, we're in the drivers' seat'

Ashes Roundup: Banged up hand no barrier for captain Smith

Ashes Roundup: Banged up hand no barrier for captain Smith

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Getting whacked on the hand by a Cameron Bancroft shot would not keep Steve Smith from the Boxing Day Test against England, the Australia captain said on Monday.

Here's Ponting's solution for slowing over rates...

Here's Ponting's solution for slowing over rates...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Shot clocks and run penalties could be used to speed up over rates in all forms of cricket, according to former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.

New skipper Paine on how Aussies should play the game...

New skipper Paine on how Aussies should play the game...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The Australian team do not need to make wholesale changes to their cricket culture as a few tweaks should once again endear them to home fans, according to Test captain Tim Paine.

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner may wake with some relief on Thursday as they greet the final day of their ball-tampering bans

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

Saliva ban interim measure but wax not allowed: Kumble

Saliva ban interim measure but wax not allowed: Kumble

Rediff.com24 May 2020

ICC cricket committee chairman Anil Kumble says the recommendation to ban saliva for shining the ball is only an interim measure and "things will go back to normal" once the coronavirus pandemic is brought under control. The Kumble-led panel recommended a ban on saliva to minimise the risk of infection. On Friday, the ICC, in its guidelines for resumption of the game, also suggested a bar on the practice.

Blow for Smith, Warner as no respite offered

Blow for Smith, Warner as no respite offered

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Duo to serve out bans in full, deems Cricket Australia

Murdoch buys Dow Jones

Murdoch buys Dow Jones

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is all set to purchase Dow Jones and Co., publishers of the Wall Street Journal, for $5 billion, ending the century-long ownership of the Bancroft family.

Without Smith, Warner; India have an advantage in Australia

Without Smith, Warner; India have an advantage in Australia

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

With Australia not having their two key players Steve Smith and David Warner, batting great Sachin Tendulkar believes that it will be a 'huge opportunity' for India to do something special Down Under.

Ton-up Smith now second only to Bradman

Ton-up Smith now second only to Bradman

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Becomes second-fastest batsman to register 25 Test centuries

Ganguly warns India against taking Aus lightly even without Smith, Warner

Ganguly warns India against taking Aus lightly even without Smith, Warner

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

'This is like the Indian team not having Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. It's a huge factor'

'You can't feel your way into any Ashes series'

'You can't feel your way into any Ashes series'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

England 'want to stamp authority over Australia from Day 1', says Ben Stokes

Australia to have behaviour 'charter' in wake of ball-tampering

Australia to have behaviour 'charter' in wake of ball-tampering

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Cricket Australia will draw up a 'charter' governing player behaviour in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal that has rocked the nation over the last fortnight, chairman David Peever said on Friday.

Why Australia may find it tough to bounce back in Sydney

Why Australia may find it tough to bounce back in Sydney

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

With the Sydney Cricket Ground reliably Australia's most spin-friendly wicket, the hosts may find it tough going to manufacture a face-saving victory and square the series.

Ashes: Now, Australia's Marsh joins Warner on injury list

Ashes: Now, Australia's Marsh joins Warner on injury list

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Marsh strained his back during training at the Gabba on Wednesday, Cricket Australia said, a day after Warner hurt his neck during a fielding drill.

'Repeat offenders' Australia face scorn over ball-tampering shame

'Repeat offenders' Australia face scorn over ball-tampering shame

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The intense interest in the incident around the world reflects not only surprise at Steve Smith blithely admitting the conspiracy to cheat but also a perception that the Australian team are serial offenders in bending and breaking the rules.

Check out Australia's Ashes squad

Check out Australia's Ashes squad

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Penpix of players in Australia's Ashes squad.

We haven't seen the best of Babar Azam yet: Ponting

We haven't seen the best of Babar Azam yet: Ponting

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'He is a really exciting talent and probably the guy I am looking forward to seeing the most this summer. I have seen the Aussies a lot and I have seen a lot of the Kiwis, but I am really excited to see him'

5 Indian-Americans awarded 2020 Guggenheim fellowship

5 Indian-Americans awarded 2020 Guggenheim fellowship

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Pradeep Sharma, mechanical engineer at the University of Houston, Kavita Ramanan, professor of Applied Mathematics at Brown University, Dilip Da Cunha, architect, planner and teacher at Harvard University and Columbia University, Mukul Sharma, professor of Earth Sciences at Dartmouth College, and Tahera Qutbuddin, professor of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies at the University of Chicago, have been awarded the 2020 Guggenheim fellowships.

Warner set to be banned for fourth Test?

Warner set to be banned for fourth Test?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

According to Daily Telegraph David Warner is also set be banned by Cricket Australia for the fourth Test