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Unstoppable Sania-Hingis make it 25 WINS in a row; enter Brisbane final!

Unstoppable Sania-Hingis make it 25 WINS in a row; enter Brisbane final!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

India's tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis continued their stupendous run by clinching their 25th victory together to enter the final of the Brisbane International Tennis Tournament in Brisbane, on Friday.

Facing India at home 'internal motivator' for under fire Smith

Facing India at home 'internal motivator' for under fire Smith

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'I don't think it's deserved. I think he'll be able to work through that. It's a new challenge for him, a new position.'

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rediff.com9 May 2025

All 12 of Rohit's Test hundreds came in the winning cause for India.

Federer beats Dimitrov to reach Brisbane final

Federer beats Dimitrov to reach Brisbane final

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Roger Federer moved to within one win of his 1,000 career victory when he crushed Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov on Saturday to reach the final of the Brisbane International.

VOTE! Who will win the Brisbane Test?

VOTE! Who will win the Brisbane Test?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Can this Indian side, which has shown character and courage after the debacle in the first Test at Adelaide, stun the Aussies at their favourite hunting ground?

Stephens exits Hobart, Ostapenko prevails in Adelaide

Stephens exits Hobart, Ostapenko prevails in Adelaide

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Yuan broke Stephens when the American was serving for the match at 6-5. Stephens led 5-4 in the tie-break but could not hold on to her advantage and crashed out.

'Walking Out With You...': Ashwin's message to Kohli

'Walking Out With You...': Ashwin's message to Kohli

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

"I will be walking out with you to bat at the MCG," R Ashwin told Virat Kohli in a short note on X Friday, a subtle and endearing demonstration of their closeness in the team.

Gauff cruises past fellow teen Fruhvirtova to enter quarters

Gauff cruises past fellow teen Fruhvirtova to enter quarters

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

US Open champion Coco Gauff cruised past fellow teen Brenda Fruhvirtova 6-3 6-0 at the Auckland Classic on Thursday, setting up a quarter-final against Varvara Gracheva in the Australian Open warm-up event.

Massive setback for Aus ahead of Champions Trophy

Massive setback for Aus ahead of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Cummins, Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy.

Was Ashwin Really 'Humiliated'?

Was Ashwin Really 'Humiliated'?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin's father was taken by surprise at his son's sudden retirement from international cricket, hinting that he may have felt humiliated. What do you think?

'Greatest Spinner Of This Era'

'Greatest Spinner Of This Era'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'Maybe he got some indication from the team management that he is no longer in the scheme of things.'

Aus, Argentine clubs add foreign flavour to Bandodkar Memorial

Aus, Argentine clubs add foreign flavour to Bandodkar Memorial

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

All matches of the Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy 2024 will be broadcast live on Sportscast India's YouTube channel and live-streamed on FIFA+.

Ashwin slams 'superstar culture' in Indian cricket

Ashwin slams 'superstar culture' in Indian cricket

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Former India spinner R Ashwin has called for a shift away from the superstar culture prevalent in Indian cricket, urging for a more grounded approach.

Tennis Roundup: Winning start for Prajnesh; Kerber fall at first hurdle in Brisbane

Tennis Roundup: Winning start for Prajnesh; Kerber fall at first hurdle in Brisbane

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Prajnesh, India's top-ranked singles player at 122, downed the local wild card Jason Kubler 7-5, 6-3 in the first round

'Siraj is a good character, he is a bit like Kohli'

'Siraj is a good character, he is a bit like Kohli'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Mohammed Siraj's hot temper has become a topic of discussion but Australian quick Josh Hazlewood says the Indian pacer is a 'good character' who fires up the crowd.

Sabalenka's Secret ritual revealed after winning AO in style

Sabalenka's Secret ritual revealed after winning AO in style

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Belarusian became the first woman since her compatriot Victoria Azarenka in 2013 to retain the title

Mumbai's Kotian to fill Ashwin's shoes in Australia

Mumbai's Kotian to fill Ashwin's shoes in Australia

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Kotian has fond memories of the Melbourne Cricket Ground where he scored 44 batting at No. 8 for India A and looked the part.

Age-Defying Djokovic Rules 2023

Age-Defying Djokovic Rules 2023

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Djokovic etched his name in history by clinching a record 24 Grand Slam titles

Tennis Round-up: Thiem into Australian Open main draw

Tennis Round-up: Thiem into Australian Open main draw

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Dominic Thiem, U.S. Open winner in 2020, has secured a place in the main draw of the Australian Open after the withdrawal of Reilly Opelka, the tournament organisers confirmed on Friday.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

Lee sizzles in wet Brisbane

Lee sizzles in wet Brisbane

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

Brett Lee's 5 for 27 in the tri-series opener are now the best by an Australian bowler against India at Brisbane.

'Cummins was outstanding; terrific to watch'

'Cummins was outstanding; terrific to watch'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The legendary Adam Gilchrist showered praise on Australia captain Pat Cummins for his outstanding performance in the Adelaide Test.

Former Australia Test opener Joe Burns to lead Italy

Former Australia Test opener Joe Burns to lead Italy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Burns, who played 23 Tests and six ODIs for Australia, qualified to play for his adopted country through his mother's side.

Shami to be rested ahead of Bengal's Vijay Hazare Trophy opener

Shami to be rested ahead of Bengal's Vijay Hazare Trophy opener

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Veteran India pacer Mohammad Shami will be rested for Bengal's Vijay Hazare Trophy opener against Delhi on Saturday in Hyderabad, the Cricket Association of Bengal announced on Thursday.

'Ashwin Was Absolutely Fearless'

'Ashwin Was Absolutely Fearless'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'The brain would always react first, he was an intelligent cricketer, a good thinking cricketer.'

Kohli Link To Akash Deep's Heroics

Kohli Link To Akash Deep's Heroics

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

On Day 4 of the Brisbane Test, Akash Deep delivered a fearless and career-defining performance to help India avoid the follow-on.

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head scored his second successive hundred while veteran Steve Smith wore the opposition down with a statement century to put Australia in control

Abhinav Bindra gets mention from 'friend' Bach at IOC session

Abhinav Bindra gets mention from 'friend' Bach at IOC session

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The IOC launched the first Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) in India in May 2022, with the Olympism-themed curriculum being integrated into the school education system in Odisha.

India to start Australia Tests in Brisbane on December 3: report

India to start Australia Tests in Brisbane on December 3: report

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Cricket Australia has locked in four venues for the financially crucial Test series against India and the first match is tentatively set for a December 3 start in Brisbane, as per local media reports. The 7news.com.au report also stated that there will be no quarantine hub or "bio bubble" required as of now.

Ashwin, All The Numbers...

Ashwin, All The Numbers...

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Appeared in 61 Tests won by India. Only Sachin Tendulkar (72) and Virat Kohli (62) have been part of a winning XI on more occasions for India.

WATCH: Ashwin's Emotional Farewell Speech

WATCH: Ashwin's Emotional Farewell Speech

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Ashwin acknowledged the emotional turmoil he was experiencing, despite his calm demeanour.

'We'll take that': Rohit hails India's resilience

'We'll take that': Rohit hails India's resilience

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma hailed the resilience of the lower-order batters after his team managed to salvage a crucial draw in the rain-hit third Test against Australia in Brisbane

Women's boxing at risk? Boxers fight to stay in the ring

Women's boxing at risk? Boxers fight to stay in the ring

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The IOC said it would not organise the tournament in 2028, leading to fears the sport might be excluded from future Games.

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Australian Open: Watch out for these stars!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Three contenders for the men's singles title at the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday.

'He deserved a much better farewell'

'He deserved a much better farewell'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

With 765 international scalps in his bag, Ashwin is the second-highest wicket-taker from India after Anil Kumble.

Tennis: Sabalenka to renew Rybakina rivalry; Thiem makes Aus Open draw

Tennis: Sabalenka to renew Rybakina rivalry; Thiem makes Aus Open draw

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Hurkacz, Swiatek win as Poland march into United Cup final

Gavaskar not pleased with Ashwin's mid-series retirement

Gavaskar not pleased with Ashwin's mid-series retirement

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'Normally, you tend to look at the end of the series. That's it. In the middle, it is not usual.'

SEE: Just-retired Ashwin returns home with 'zero regrets'

SEE: Just-retired Ashwin returns home with 'zero regrets'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin returned home on Thursday after his shock international retirement in the middle of a Test series in Australia

Will India's Olympic dreams depend on cricket?

Will India's Olympic dreams depend on cricket?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Sebastian Coe, frontrunner for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency, has hailed the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, stating it will open up new markets, crucial for the Olympic movement's growth. He emphasized the sport's extensive support base beyond South Asia, particularly in major cities with large South Asian communities.

Team India denied basic facilities in Brisbane hotel

Team India denied basic facilities in Brisbane hotel

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

It is learnt that BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, secretary Jay Shah and CEO Hemang Amin have all got in touch with their Cricket Australia counterparts after complaints reached them. They have been assured that the Indian contingent will be made to feel comfortable from here on. The series is tied 1-1 currently.