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Five ducks in a row! Turner's dubious T20 record...

Five ducks in a row! Turner's dubious T20 record...

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The 26-year-old's three scoreless IPL innings follow another first-ball duck for Perth Scorchers and a five-ball nought for Australia against India.

Gabba preferred venue if Adelaide won't host first Test: Hazlewood

Gabba preferred venue if Adelaide won't host first Test: Hazlewood

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Australia have not lost a Test match at the Gabba since 1988.

How Clarke is mentoring a 16-yr old Nepal spinner

How Clarke is mentoring a 16-yr old Nepal spinner

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

One of the bright talents to emerge from the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. 16-year old leg-spinner from Nepal Sandeep Lamichhane has caught the eye of former Australian captain Michael Clarke. After watching him play in Hong Kong during a T20 tournament in May, Clarke took an initiative to take the young spinner to Australia and got him a contract with the Sydney Club.

Gillespie named Australia T20 assistant coach

Gillespie named Australia T20 assistant coach

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Former Test fast bowler Jason Gillespie was, on Thursday, appointed as Australia assistant coach for the three Twenty20 internationals against Sri Lanka in February.

Preview: India, Australia look to put final touches before World Cup

Preview: India, Australia look to put final touches before World Cup

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

For Kohli, who led India to their first Test series victory in Australia but skipped the second half of the New Zealand tour, the series will be the last chance to identify the batsman to fill a middle order spot in an otherwise settled side.

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara will be in the same team as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer in the upcoming Bushfire relief fundraiser match. Ponting's side, which will be coached by former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, also comprises of lethal pacers such as Brett Lee and Wasim Akram. On the other hand, Gilchrist side's has a solid top-order comprising of Yuvraj Singh, Shane Watson and Andrew Symonds.

Perth Scorchers thrash Sydney Sixers to bag 4th BBL crown

Perth Scorchers thrash Sydney Sixers to bag 4th BBL crown

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Batsman Daniel Hughes, returning from an ankle injury but still visibly restricted, top-scored with 42 before being run-out by Marsh, triggering a collapse which resulted in the side being bowled out for 92.

Aus Tour: Adelaide Test to go on despite rise in COVID cases

Aus Tour: Adelaide Test to go on despite rise in COVID cases

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

With neighbouring states starting to close the borders with South Australia to try to contain the outbreak, Cricket Australia shifted international players from their Twenty20 and one-day squads north to Sydney.

Champions League T20: Victoria

Champions League T20: Victoria

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Australia's most promising players Cameron White and Peter Siddle headline the 15-member Victoria squad. Limited-overs cricket specialist David Hussey also looms as a big threat while Brad Hodge's vast experience in domestic cricket in a few different countries will also come handy.

Get ready for women's IPL in 2023!

Get ready for women's IPL in 2023!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Women's IPL set to take place in March with 5 teams

Another sexism scandal in store for Chris Gayle?

Another sexism scandal in store for Chris Gayle?

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Chris Gayle has fanned the flames of sexism scandal again in an interview.

Australia call up Short to replace Abbott for India tour

Australia call up Short to replace Abbott for India tour

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Australia have added D'Arcy Short to their one-day squad for next month's tour of India after seam bowler Sean Abbott was ruled out of the trip with a side strain, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Monday. Abbott suffered the injury playing for Sydney Sixers in Friday's Big Bash League match against Sydney Thunder and will be sidelined for up to four weeks.

IPL Auction 2022: Kishan, Chahar top buys on Day 1

IPL Auction 2022: Kishan, Chahar top buys on Day 1

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Ishan Kishan's Rs 15.25 crore winning bid from Mumbai Indians bettered the Rs 14 crore figure that Chennai Super Kings paid to retain Deepak Chahar.

Who is Richard Gleeson?

Who is Richard Gleeson?

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The best bowling spells at Chepauk on Wednesday night.

Unmukt Chand first Indian male cricketer to play in BBL

Unmukt Chand first Indian male cricketer to play in BBL

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Chand, under whose leadership India had won the ICC U-19 World Cup in 2012 in Australia, retired from all forms of Indian cricket in August last year, making him eligible to play leagues overseas.

Trying to find batting combination that does well for us: Fleming

Trying to find batting combination that does well for us: Fleming

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Chennai Super Kings are not looking for a "quick fix" to their issues in the batting department and head coach Stephen Fleming is ready to give the likes of Daryl Mitchell time to get settled in top-three after their fourth loss in eight games.

'WPL will provide me a chance to look at young talent from close quarters'

'WPL will provide me a chance to look at young talent from close quarters'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Talking about the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League, Harmanpreet Kaur said the WPL will provide youngsters a platform to interact with international players.

GT-MI: Top Performer: David Turns Goliath

GT-MI: Top Performer: David Turns Goliath

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Tim David's late cameo was instrumental in the Mumbai Indians' thrilling victory against the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2022 match at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai on Friday.

WBBL: Harmanpreet, Rodrigues shine for Melbourne

WBBL: Harmanpreet, Rodrigues shine for Melbourne

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur held her nerves under pressure while opener Jemimah Rodrigues scored an invaluable 33 as Melbourne Renegades beat hosts Hobart Hurricanes by six wickets in a Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) match in Hobart on Saturday.

'Winning WTC final vs India proudest achievement for NZ'

'Winning WTC final vs India proudest achievement for NZ'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Winning the inaugural ICC World Test Championship against India is one of the proudest achievements for any New Zealander, according to Kiwi pacer Trent Boult.

Harmanpreet not yet signed by BBL's Sydney Thunder

Harmanpreet not yet signed by BBL's Sydney Thunder

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Reigning Women's Big Bash League champions Sydney Thunder today confirmed having interest in Harmanpreet Kaur but denied signing the India all-rounder, contrary to media reports.

Pacers Richardson, Meredith stunned by 'life-changing' IPL deals

Pacers Richardson, Meredith stunned by 'life-changing' IPL deals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Promising Australia fast bowler Jhye Richardson was left "excited as well as exhausted" after he earned a life-changing bid of Rs 14 crore from Punjab Kings at Thursday's IPL players' auction.

Langer to take temporary charge of Australia T20 team

Langer to take temporary charge of Australia T20 team

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The 46-year-old will run the T20 side for three games against Sri Lanka while head coach Darren Lehmann is in India preparing for a four-match Test series.

Harmanpreet set to make waves again in Australian BBL

Harmanpreet set to make waves again in Australian BBL

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Harmanpreet extends association with Sydney Thunder for BBL

Agar scalps six as Australia keep T20 series alive

Agar scalps six as Australia keep T20 series alive

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Australia clawed back to 2-1 in the five-match series following defeats in Christchurch and Dunedin.

DDCA apex council slams Ombudsman's order reinstating Rajat

DDCA apex council slams Ombudsman's order reinstating Rajat

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ravikant Chopra, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) PC Vaish, GM, Cricket Operations, Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) members Yashpal Sharma and Sunil Valson also took the charge on Monday after taking back their resignations.

Gayle fined, defends 'inappropriate' comments to reporter as joke

Gayle fined, defends 'inappropriate' comments to reporter as joke

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has said he was joking when he asked an Australian reporter out during a live TV broadcast and said he was sorry if she was offended by the widely condemned remarks.

Steyn returns to South Africa Twenty20 squad for England series

Steyn returns to South Africa Twenty20 squad for England series

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Dale Steyn has fully recovered from a shoulder injury and recently featured for the Melbourne Stars in Australia's domestic Big Bash league.

I'm a good man. I'm not guilty: Chris Gayle

I'm a good man. I'm not guilty: Chris Gayle

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle wins defamation case in Australia

Meet Barty, once cricketer now French Open champ

Meet Barty, once cricketer now French Open champ

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Factbox on Australia's Ashleigh Barty, who beat Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova 6-1 6-3 in the French Open final on Saturday:

Dual role for Australia head coach Langer in T20s

Dual role for Australia head coach Langer in T20s

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Former international batsman Mark Waugh had previously been assisted by former head coach Darren Lehmann in selecting the Twenty20 team.

I may apply for India coach job in future: Gillespie

I may apply for India coach job in future: Gillespie

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

The former Australia pacer said he was not able to decide this time whether to apply for the post or not.

Andre Russell banned from using black bat in BBL

Andre Russell banned from using black bat in BBL

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell has been banned by Cricket Australia (CA) to use his black bat in the Big Bash League.

Aus bowler Richardson ruled out of India tour

Aus bowler Richardson ruled out of India tour

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'Unfortunately he has not recovered well enough in order to play a further part in the tour'

BCCI recommends Pujara's name for Arjuna award

BCCI recommends Pujara's name for Arjuna award

Rediff.com1 May 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India nominated prolific run scorer Cheteshwar Pujara for the prestigious Arjuna award, acknowledging his stupendous show during the last Test season for India.

Clarke to make cricket comeback in Hong Kong

Clarke to make cricket comeback in Hong Kong

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke will headline Hong Kong's Twenty20 Blitz this month as he pursues a comeback in cricket's shortest form. Clarke, one of the top batsmen of his generation, will star at the four-team tournament from May 28-29 in a rare appearance since his retirement last year. "While I have never been to Hong Kong before, I have heard so much about what a great place it is for sport," he said in a statement from organisers on Wednesday. "I can't wait to meet my team-mates and experience the city, while also hopefully contributing to the game of cricket in Hong Kong which I know has been coming on leaps and bounds in recent years." Injury-plagued Clarke, 35, retired last August after playing 115 Tests for Australia, 47 as captain, and 245 one-day internationals, but only 34 T20 internationals.

Aus women beat White Ferns to win first T20

Aus women beat White Ferns to win first T20

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

It was the first cricket match Down Under in six months.

Australia paceman Tait announces retirement

Australia paceman Tait announces retirement

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Tait was instrumental in Australia's 2007 World Cup triumph in West Indies, where he was the joint-second highest wicket-taker with 23 dismissals in the tournament.

MacGill's alleged kidnapper wasn't aware of plot!

MacGill's alleged kidnapper wasn't aware of plot!

Rediff.com11 May 2021

During the bail application of Son Minh Nguyen, the accused charged with being a key player in the incident, the court heard that text messages between him and an undercover operative were presented by police as evidence.

From one bubble to another: A tough year for cricketers

From one bubble to another: A tough year for cricketers

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Jason Holder is unsure when he will set foot in Barbados again as he bounces from one biosecure bubble to another, but after the COVID-19 pandemic took a huge bite out of his pay packet the West Indies skipper wants to grab every opportunity that comes his way.