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Aus recall Holland, Richardson for South Africa tour

Aus recall Holland, Richardson for South Africa tour

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 30-year-old Holland played two Tests in Sri Lanka in 2016 but has not appeared for his country in any format since.

Can Australia keep up 'nice guy' approach?

Can Australia keep up 'nice guy' approach?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Dean Elgar doubts Australia can keep up their 'docile' approach to Test cricket as the tourists slip towards a heavy defeat and a series loss in the fourth and final Test at the Wanderers.

Paine hails Australian fight but series defeat looms in South Africa

Paine hails Australian fight but series defeat looms in South Africa

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Australia captain Tim Paine hailed his side's effort and fight as they rose from the malaise of their ball-tampering scandal to find a competitive edge on the third day of the fourth Test against South Africa at the Wanderers.

Candice Warner says 'it's my fault' for husband's ball-tamper crisis

Candice Warner says 'it's my fault' for husband's ball-tamper crisis

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Disgraced Australia former vice-captain David Warner's wife Candice blamed herself for her husband's part in the ball-tampering scandal, adding that the taunts they faced in South Africa took a huge toll.

Why Aussies face must-win situation against India...

Why Aussies face must-win situation against India...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The prospect of a depleted Australia team struggling on home pitches against India in the coming summer could add further heat from broadcasters

PHOTOS: Starc rips through South Africa; Australia grab big lead

PHOTOS: Starc rips through South Africa; Australia grab big lead

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc produced high-quality reverse-swing to claim five wickets against South Africa as the tourists seized control of the first Test with a first innings lead of 189 at the close on the second day.

Paine-led Australia look to move on from 'Sandpaper-gate'

Paine-led Australia look to move on from 'Sandpaper-gate'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Australia's hopes of winning back respect and moving on from a ball-tampering scandal that plunged the team into disgrace face their first test on Sunday when Tim Paine's rebuilding side meet Pakistan in the series-opener in Dubai.

Tim Paine to lead Australia's ODI team in England

Tim Paine to lead Australia's ODI team in England

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Cricket Australia said on Tuesday that Test skipper Tim Paine will also captain the one-day international team during next month's tour of England

'Ball tampering scam has allowed world to slam boot into Aussies'

'Ball tampering scam has allowed world to slam boot into Aussies'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'I think it is great opportunity for every single country look into its own backyards and think the way they want to play cricket and for what we stand for, including the Australians. Otherwise this opportunity would go'

PHOTOS: Morkel keeps SA on course for big win over wilting Australia

PHOTOS: Morkel keeps SA on course for big win over wilting Australia

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

IMAGES from Day 4 of the fourth Test between South Africa and Australia in Johannesburg on Monday

4th Test, Day 3 PHOTOS: South Africa build massive lead

4th Test, Day 3 PHOTOS: South Africa build massive lead

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

IMAGES from Day 3 of the fourth Test between South Africa and Australia in Johannesburg on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Markram shines but Australia strike back with late wickets

PHOTOS: Markram shines but Australia strike back with late wickets

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Opener Aiden Markram led the way with a career-best 152 as South Africa had the better of the opening day of the fourth Test against a much-changed Australia, reaching the close on 313 for six on Friday.

More mate than mentor, 'Boof' makes inglorious exit

More mate than mentor, 'Boof' makes inglorious exit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Lehmann accepted ultimate responsibility for the culture of the team.

'Australian cricket has been in an ivory tower for too long'

'Australian cricket has been in an ivory tower for too long'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Former coach Arthur calls out Aus cricket's hypocrisy, deteriorating culture

Hurt Australia seek to start new chapter at the Wanderers

Hurt Australia seek to start new chapter at the Wanderers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The fourth Test will not just be about how the Australian team perform, but how their behaviour is viewed by the watching world as they look to put the recent scandal behind them.

'Sunrisers Hyderabad strong enough to replace Warner'

'Sunrisers Hyderabad strong enough to replace Warner'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Wriddhiman Saha, on Tuesday, said Sunrisers Hyderabad have enough bench strength to replace Australian batsman David Warner, who is facing a lengthy ban from Cricket Australia for his role in the ball tampering scandal.

Some Aus players have failed our culture, making a serious error of judgement: Waugh

Some Aus players have failed our culture, making a serious error of judgement: Waugh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

'A focused and balanced perspective is needed in the condemnation on those involved in this, with a clear and critical consideration to the social impact and mental health of all players'

Vilified Steve Smith not alone in murky world of finding an edge in sport

Vilified Steve Smith not alone in murky world of finding an edge in sport

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The Australian ball-tampering scandal continues to ripple far beyond cricket circles, with captain Steve Smith portrayed as arch-villain in the sorry saga.

3rd Test PHOTOS: Morkel takes 300th Test wicket as Australia wilt

3rd Test PHOTOS: Morkel takes 300th Test wicket as Australia wilt

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Seamer Morne Morkel claimed his 300th career wicket as South Africa edged ahead in the third Test on Friday when they reduced Australia to 245 for nine at the close on the second day, still 66 runs behind their hosts' first innings score at Newlands.

Warne: Punishment doesn't fit the crime for Smith

Warne: Punishment doesn't fit the crime for Smith

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

After condemning Steve Smith's conduct during the Cape Town Test on Sunday, Shane Warne struck a more supportive tone on Wednesday.

India might win the series Down Under but...

India might win the series Down Under but...

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

...it won't be a cakewalk Former England opener Mark Butcher says a series win in Australia will seal India's greatness

Ashes: Malan savours maiden ton after 'fun' battle with Aus pacemen

Ashes: Malan savours maiden ton after 'fun' battle with Aus pacemen

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The batsman's unbeaten 110 at the WACA cauldron anchored a 174-run stand with wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow (75 not out) to push England to 305 for four at stumps as the tourists emerged on top after an intriguing opening day.

Will 'King Kohli' end India's barren run in Australia?

Will 'King Kohli' end India's barren run in Australia?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Despite his achievements with the bat, Virat Kohli has failed to achieve the success he craves as captain.

Archer's fiery spell reminds Ponting of 2005 Ashes

Archer's fiery spell reminds Ponting of 2005 Ashes

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Ponting compared the spell with the one England's Steve Harmison bowled during the famous 2005 Ashes series, in which he hit Australian openers Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer before leaving the former skipper with a bloodied cheek.

Ashes, Day 1, 2nd Test: England fail to fire under Adelaide lights

Ashes, Day 1, 2nd Test: England fail to fire under Adelaide lights

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

England failed to make the inroads into the Australian batting order they needed after gambling on bowling first in the inaugural day-night Ashes Test on Saturday and the hosts reached the second break on 138 for two.

All you must know about second Ashes Test

All you must know about second Ashes Test

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Factbox on the second Test match between Australia and England, which starts on Saturday:

'Every game of cricket is challenging, every series is challenging'

'Every game of cricket is challenging, every series is challenging'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'When cricketers, coaches, captains, managers, franchise owners focus on the prize, they forget the process.' 'You can't win every game. Getting better is all about making mistakes.'

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

A former pace bowler, James Sutherland helped turn the game into a commercial powerhouse in Australia's crowded sports market.

Root wants focus on England's cricket, not culture

Root wants focus on England's cricket, not culture

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

England captain Joe Root sought to draw a line under the litany of off-field incidents that have dogged the team throughout the Ashes on Wednesday, even as a senior player admitted they would continue to haunt the side during the third Test in Perth.

Aus captain Paine optimistic despite dismal series loss

Aus captain Paine optimistic despite dismal series loss

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'There are lots of positives and messages that we can take out of it (the series) and it'll be good to get home, have a rest and think about it' 'A lot of us have to step up and take the slack, but I think Australia has got the talent, we just have to harness it properly and if we do we will be OK'

It will be sad if Smith and Warner don't play IPL: Nehra

It will be sad if Smith and Warner don't play IPL: Nehra

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Ashish Nehra concedes that Steve Smith was wrong in orchestrating ball-tampering but it will be sad if the under-fire Australian captain is barred from participating in the Indian Premier League.

Disgraced Aussie Smith begins comeback in Canada

Disgraced Aussie Smith begins comeback in Canada

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Smith, playing for the Toronto Nationals, showed few signs of rust in his 41-ball innings of 61, which included eight fours and a six, before being stumped and leaving the field to a standing ovation.

Another blow for Australia as injured Warner ruled out of Bangladesh Tests

Another blow for Australia as injured Warner ruled out of Bangladesh Tests

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Australia will be forced to blood an entirely new opening partnership in Bangladesh next month after David Warner was ruled out of the two-Test series with a broken finger on Friday.

All you need to know about 5th Ashes Test

All you need to know about 5th Ashes Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Factbox on the fifth Ashes Test match between Australia and England, which starts on Thursday:

2nd Ashes Test, PHOTOS: Root keeps England in chase after Anderson fifer

2nd Ashes Test, PHOTOS: Root keeps England in chase after Anderson fifer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Ashes Test played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Tuesday

2nd Ashes Test, PHOTOS: England finally fire but Australia in charge

2nd Ashes Test, PHOTOS: England finally fire but Australia in charge

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Images from the Day 3 of the 2nd Ashes Test played between Australia and England in Adelaide on Monday

Ashes 2017-18: Impatient England, confident Australia ready for day-night tussle

Ashes 2017-18: Impatient England, confident Australia ready for day-night tussle

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

England captain Joe Root's impatience to resume hostilities with Australia at Adelaide Oval after a week of off-field distractions was palpable on the eve of the first day-night Ashes Test on Friday.

PHOTOS: Bavuma denied ton as SA skittle hapless Australia

PHOTOS: Bavuma denied ton as SA skittle hapless Australia

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

South Africa's Temba Bavuma was left stranded on 95 not out as they tightened their grip over scandal-hit Australia after reducing the hapless visitors to 110 for six at the close on the second day of the fourth and final Test on Saturday.

Can Paine salvage some pride for Australian cricket?

Can Paine salvage some pride for Australian cricket?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

It was not long ago that Australia wicketkeeper Tim Paine was considering giving up the game entirely. Now he is set to captain the team as they look to pick up the pieces following the ball-tampering scandal.

CLT20: Can Scorchers put a break on KKR's winning streak?

CLT20: Can Scorchers put a break on KKR's winning streak?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Following their 11-match winning streak, Kolkata Knight Riders will be aiming to keep their juggernaut rolling as they meet Perth Scorchers in their third Group A league match of the Champions League T20 in Hyderabad on Wednesday.