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'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.

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

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.

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.'

'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

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.

'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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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.'

'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.

'There was method': Root explains Smith's risky shot

'There was method': Root explains Smith's risky shot

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

England batter Joe Root defended fellow teammate Jamie Smith for his dismissal in the first innings of the final Sydney Test

'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

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.

Usman Khawaja confirms Test retirement after Ashes

Usman Khawaja confirms Test retirement after Ashes

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Usman Khawaja said he hoped his long Test career, which will come to an end with his retirement after the fifth Ashes clash, inspires youngsters who are "different" that playing cricket for Australia is possible.

'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.

Khawaja selection ends retirement chatter

Khawaja selection ends retirement chatter

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Australia head coach and selector Andrew McDonald has confirmed Usman Khawaja will play in the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground amid media speculation it could be his last international.

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.

England's Bethell soaking in challenge at No 3

England's Bethell soaking in challenge at No 3

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'It's a double-edged sword, but I'm enjoying it.'

'Not a great Test wicket': McGrath, Cook slam 'unfair' MCG pitch

'Not a great Test wicket': McGrath, Cook slam 'unfair' MCG pitch

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

As 20 wickets fell on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday, the carnage prompted sharp criticism from former England cricketers.

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.

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.

Usman Khawaja Batted For Integrity On And Off The Field

Usman Khawaja Batted For Integrity On And Off The Field

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

'In choosing to be fully himself, even when it was uncomfortable, Usman Khawaja expanded the meaning of representation and conscience in Australian sport,' notes Asif Ullah Khan.

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.

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.'

Smith back as Australia pick all-pace attack for Boxing Day Test

Smith back as Australia pick all-pace attack for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Steve Smith returns to action in the Boxing Day Test against England as Australia opted to include four fast bowlers in their 12-man squad.

'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: MCG curator in 'state of shock' over pitch

Ashes: MCG curator in 'state of shock' over pitch

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Cricket Australia were left millions of dollars out of pocket, having to refund tickets for a confirmed sell-out crowd on day three at the 100,000-seat stadium and for another large crowd for day four.

Ashes: 'It's unreal. I dreamt of this as a kid'

Ashes: 'It's unreal. I dreamt of this as a kid'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Australia pacer Michael Neser found day one of his maiden Boxing Day Test a dream come true.

How Australia's experience crushed England ...

How Australia's experience crushed England ...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The wealth of experience in Australia's ranks helped them remain calm in a difficult lead-up to the Ashes, fast bowler Mitchell Starc said after they defeated England on Sunday to win the series with two matches to spare.

'All different emotions': Stokes after ending England's Aussie curse...

'All different emotions': Stokes after ending England's Aussie curse...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

It was a relieved Ben Stokes bidding good riddance to more than a decade of pain for English cricket in Australia on Saturday as his team rallied from the depths to complete a drought-breaking Test win in Melbourne.

'King of Adelaide', Starc hails Head

'King of Adelaide', Starc hails Head

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Starc also pointed out that the wicket did not assist pacers that much with the new ball and expressed concerns over Nathan Lyon's injury on the final day of the Test and the setback to Hazlewood.

'Pitch doing too much': 20 wickets fall, legends cry foul

'Pitch doing too much': 20 wickets fall, legends cry foul

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

A wicket-laden Boxing Day Test at the MCG triggered widespread debate, with former cricketers from both Australia and England questioning whether the pitch offered far too much for the bowlers.

SEE: Sarfaraz 'lucky to have chance to play with Mahi Bhai'

SEE: Sarfaraz 'lucky to have chance to play with Mahi Bhai'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Sarfaraz last featured in the IPL in 2023, turning out for Delhi Capitals in a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He failed to attract bidders in the auctions that followed, despite consistently strong returns in domestic cricket.

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.