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Too bowler-friendly! ICC punishes MCG pitch

Too bowler-friendly! ICC punishes MCG pitch

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Despite England securing their first Test victory on Australian soil since 2011, Australia have already retained the Ashes by winning the first three Tests to take an unassailable 3-1 lead.

2-Day Test! Cricket Australia Braces For Aus $10m Loss

2-Day Test! Cricket Australia Braces For Aus $10m Loss

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Cricket Australia are bracing for a massive loss of around Aus $10m ($7.72 million), according to media reports in Australia.

Brook Finally Silences His Critics

Brook Finally Silences His Critics

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The swashbuckling 26-year-old has accepted during this series that he needs to better rein in his natural aggression.

Will Ashes Humiliation Force England To Rethink Test Strategy?

Will Ashes Humiliation Force England To Rethink Test Strategy?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

It was a wild ride while it lasted but the 'Bazball' revolution that enlivened English cricket for three years collapsed in 11 days on Australian soil in an Ashes defeat as harrowing as any in the modern era.

'Class act by the Barmy Army'

'Class act by the Barmy Army'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Charlie Smith, one of the thousands of England fans cheering on Ben Stokes's struggling team, stopped off on the way to the ground to buy bin bags and gather up the garbage.

Ketan Malik win's women's 10m air pistol gold; Bhaker 7th

Ketan Malik win's women's 10m air pistol gold; Bhaker 7th

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Gulia topped the qualification with 582-24x. She was joined at the top by Bhaker, who also shot 582, finishing second on inner-10 count with 19x.

Alastair Cook slams McCullum, Stokes for 'downward trend'

Alastair Cook slams McCullum, Stokes for 'downward trend'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Batting great Alistair Cook says England's 2-2 home series draw against Shubman Gill-led India was against "not a great Indian side", flagging concerns over the team's preparation for the Ashes.

PIX: Tendulkar salutes India's blind women's World Cup heroes

PIX: Tendulkar salutes India's blind women's World Cup heroes

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

India's women's blind team created history after winning the Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind. They lifted the title after registering a seven-wicket win over Nepal in Colombo.

McCullum: Ashes Win in Australia Will Define England

McCullum: Ashes Win in Australia Will Define England

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'It is the biggest stage and it is the brightest lights. It is a series that could define teams, the people and players within it.'

Why workload management is crucial for Bumrah

Why workload management is crucial for Bumrah

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'We've seen glimpses of his brilliance, and hopefully he can build consistency over the next few games heading into the World Cup.'

'I'd pick Rishabh Pant in my team any day of the week'

'I'd pick Rishabh Pant in my team any day of the week'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

For Ian Smith, a player of Rishabh Pant's calibre walks into any T20 side and hence the former New Zealand stumper finds it baffling that the keeper-batter hasn't been picked for the upcoming World Cup starting in less than three weeks' time.

England make surprise inclusions in T20 World Cup squad

England make surprise inclusions in T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Batters Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox have been axed while seamer Saqib Mahmood could not retain his place either.

How dominant Proteas drove India on the back foot

How dominant Proteas drove India on the back foot

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

In India's first innings, only Yashasvi Jaiswal (58 off 97 balls) and Washington Sundar (48 off 92 balls) could contribute substantially as the home team suffered a batting collapse after starting the day at 9 for no loss.

Carey's Ashes Ton Turns Tribute for His Late Father

Carey's Ashes Ton Turns Tribute for His Late Father

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'Dad played the biggest role in my cricket, coached me all the way through and sort of let me go as I got into my older teenage years, but (he) would always shoot a message (like) 'put the reverse sweep away'.'

England pacer Wood likely to miss second Ashes Test

England pacer Wood likely to miss second Ashes Test

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

England pacer Mark Wood is likely to miss next week's second Ashes Test against Australia due to a sore left knee.

Khawaja retained for Sydney Test amid exit talk

Khawaja retained for Sydney Test amid exit talk

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Usman Khawaja picked as Australia announce squad for Sydney Test against England

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Mitchell Starc, who picked up 26 wickets in four matches with an average of 17.42, has moved one rung up to share the second spot with Pakistan spinner Noman Ali.

Here's why England are T20 World Cup favourites

Here's why England are T20 World Cup favourites

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

England will be heading into the T20 World Cup with a massive confidence boost following a series win across both white-ball formats in Sri Lanka under captaincy of young Harry Brook, who has switched his side's fortunes since taking over.

'You've Got To Question Bazball And Its Brain'

'You've Got To Question Bazball And Its Brain'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'The tailenders should have looked to bat with Jamie Smith. Really poor from the batters towards the end. The plan should have been to give him the strike and let him do the heavy lifting.'

Ashes rivalry? Head wants a beer with England mates

Ashes rivalry? Head wants a beer with England mates

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Opening batsman Travis Head hopes Australia and England will share a drink after the Ashes winds up in Sydney to revive a tradition that fell by the wayside after the 2023 series.

England reeling; Cummins, Lyon tighten Australia's Ashes grip

England reeling; Cummins, Lyon tighten Australia's Ashes grip

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Chasing a world record 435 runs to win, England were reduced to 207 for six at stumps on Day 4 of the third Test, still 228 runs short of victory

Stokes warns England teammates of his 'ruthless side'

Stokes warns England teammates of his 'ruthless side'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'You do not progress unless you have some pretty honest and truthful conversations.'

We trained too much, McCullum says after England defeat

We trained too much, McCullum says after England defeat

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

England Head Coach Brendon McCullum revealed his team may have been victims of their own thoroughness, conducting "five to 10 training sessions" in the extended break between Tests after losing the opener in Perth inside two days.

As Ashes urn slips away, England want to 'keep digging in'

As Ashes urn slips away, England want to 'keep digging in'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'We know we're behind the game again, in the situation we currently stand.'

600 runs, 3 tons: Travis Head owns the Ashes

600 runs, 3 tons: Travis Head owns the Ashes

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Travis Head said he was loving life as a Test opener after recording his third century of the Ashes series to help put Australia in a strong position after day three of the fifth Test on Tuesday.

Mitchell Starc opens up on retirement

Mitchell Starc opens up on retirement

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'As I said, while you're contributing, or while you're in the best group of players, why do you have to put a cap on a guy or a girl, if you're a certain age?'

'Decide your destiny': Vaughan's tells Khawaja

'Decide your destiny': Vaughan's tells Khawaja

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged Australia's Usman Khawaja to retire on his own terms

Injured Archer out of Ashes, England drop Pope from Boxing Day Test

Injured Archer out of Ashes, England drop Pope from Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Fast bowler Jofra Archer was ruled out of the rest of the Ashes series with a left side strain.

From retirement talk to MCG glory: Tongue's Ashes fairytale

From retirement talk to MCG glory: Tongue's Ashes fairytale

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Tongue claimed a five-wicket haul in the first innings to help skittle Australia for 152 with best figures of 5-45, and then triggered a batting collapse in the second innings with fellow pacer Gus Atkinson leaving the pitch due to injury.

'No one really has a clue about SCG track'

'No one really has a clue about SCG track'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

From afar on Saturday, the SCG track looked to have a distinct tinge of green on it as the groundsmen ran the roller over it.

Not bidding farewell, says Root after Sydney century

Not bidding farewell, says Root after Sydney century

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

England's Joe Root paused as he left the field to salute all four corners of the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday after making a fine 160 in the fifth Ashes Test.

Why Bazball Is Missing Jonny Bairstow!

Why Bazball Is Missing Jonny Bairstow!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Enjoyment is a huge part of why I'm still playing: Jonny Bairstow

Khawaja fit for Adelaide, brushes aside Retirement talk

Khawaja fit for Adelaide, brushes aside Retirement talk

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Australia's Usman Khawaja has declared himself fit for the third Ashes Test against England next week, brushing aside speculation about his future and saying he will keep playing as long as he is valued by the team.

'Tough to understand...' KP slams feeble Stokes & Co

'Tough to understand...' KP slams feeble Stokes & Co

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Kevin Pietersen criticises England after their Ashes loss in Adelaide

'Worst Australian team'? How Cummins' men silenced England

'Worst Australian team'? How Cummins' men silenced England

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Labuschagne underlined the cricket adage that "catches win matches", while England counted the cost of dropped chances in Adelaide.

Australia tighten grip on WTC final spot after Ashes win

Australia tighten grip on WTC final spot after Ashes win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

t Pat Cummins' side firmly on top of the WTC standings, with a perfect record after six matches in the current cycle.

Starc's Sensational Seven Stuns England on Day One

Starc's Sensational Seven Stuns England on Day One

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Taking his 17th Test five-wicket haul, he finished with 7 for 58 off 12.5 overs.

Khawaja set for emotional SCG farewell

Khawaja set for emotional SCG farewell

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Triumphant Australia will bid farewell to Usman Khawaja as England look to recover another few scraps of pride when the Ashes series comes to a conclusion with the fifth Test in Sydney from Sunday.

'Not ideal': Stokes, Smith slam chaotic MCG pitch

'Not ideal': Stokes, Smith slam chaotic MCG pitch

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

No fewer than 36 wickets fell during two chaotic days in the fourth Ashes Test, leaving the captains of both Australia and England unimpressed with the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch.

Stokes optimistic despite England's Ashes struggles

Stokes optimistic despite England's Ashes struggles

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Captain Ben Stokes believes England can build on the positives from their loss in the third Ashes Test to Australia in Adelaide as they look to claim the country's first win Down Under in almost 15 years in the series' two remaining tests.