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PIX: Warner, Starc sizzle as Australia sweep Windies

PIX: Warner, Starc sizzle as Australia sweep Windies

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Australia's David Warner smashed an incendiary half-century and Mitchell Starc claimed 4-20 to help the hosts beat West Indies by 31 runs in the second Twenty20 International and complete a 2-0 series sweep in Brisbane on Friday.

News agencies to boycott Brisbane Test

News agencies to boycott Brisbane Test

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Reuters, Associated Press and Agence France-Presse said the decision by Cricket Australia to control the rights and demand a payment threatened their integrity.

India to host 2036 Olympics ?

India to host 2036 Olympics ?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

India 'seriously' considering bid for 2036 Games, says sports minister

Victoria pulls out of 2026 CWG: 'Won't take money out of hospital, school fund'

Victoria pulls out of 2026 CWG: 'Won't take money out of hospital, school fund'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Australia's state of Victoria will not host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to projected cost overruns.

England's Topley limps entirely out of the T20 WC

England's Topley limps entirely out of the T20 WC

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

He has had four back stress fractures in five years, most recently in 2018, which led him to consider retirement.

Qatar Open: In-form Pliskova wins second title of the year

Qatar Open: In-form Pliskova wins second title of the year

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Karolina Pliskova stormed to her second WTA title of the year, beating Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 6-4 in the Qatar Open in Doha on Saturday.

WBBL: Melbourne Stars rope in India batter Jemimah Rodrigues

WBBL: Melbourne Stars rope in India batter Jemimah Rodrigues

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Jemihah will join the Stars squad after completing her Asia Women's Cup commitments for India

Nadal to make Australian return in exhibition event

Nadal to make Australian return in exhibition event

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

World number one Rafael Nadal, who is struggling to get any match practice before the Australian Open, will play an exhibition event at Melbourne Park in the week leading up to the season opening Grand Slam, organisers said on Monday.

PHOTOS: Clinical Australia down Ireland to keep semis hopes alive

PHOTOS: Clinical Australia down Ireland to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Australia and Ireland in Brisbane on Monday.

Australia postpones Afghanistan Test until 'situation is clearer'

Australia postpones Afghanistan Test until 'situation is clearer'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed on Friday it has postponed the Afghanistan Test in Hobart scheduled for November 27 until the situation regarding the women's game in the South Asian nation becomes clearer.

Tennis Roundup: Defending champ Konta, Williams exit Sydney International

Tennis Roundup: Defending champ Konta, Williams exit Sydney International

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli just wants to enjoy herself and play big matches when she returns to competitive tennis in March after more than four years in retirement.

Tennis round-up: Murray, Nishikori pull out of Australian Open

Tennis round-up: Murray, Nishikori pull out of Australian Open

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Bernard Tomic is set to sit out the Australian Open after Tennis Australia (TA) decided not to award him a wildcard to the main draw, the organisers said on Thursday.

Sharapova fully fit and ready for Australian Open challenge

Sharapova fully fit and ready for Australian Open challenge

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Multiple grand slam champion Maria Sharapova has declared herself fully fit and ready for next week's Australian Open after having her preparations hampered by a forearm injury.

Bernard Tomic: The apology after infamous rant

Bernard Tomic: The apology after infamous rant

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Australia's top-ranked tennis player Bernard Tomic has apologised after a row with hotel staff over the use of courts near his Gold Coast residence in the leadup to the Australian Open, local media reported.

Despite Modi govt's best efforts...: Cong on fresh charges against Adani

Despite Modi govt's best efforts...: Cong on fresh charges against Adani

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) on Thursday trained its guns on the Adani Group, alleging hundreds of millions of dollars were invested in publicly traded group stocks through Mauritius-based 'opaque' investment funds managed by partners of promoter family, charges the conglomerate denied vehemently.

Roger Federer backs Australian 'fast' tennis

Roger Federer backs Australian 'fast' tennis

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Roger Federer will help launch an Australian-developed fast format of tennis when he plays an exhibition match against Lleyton Hewitt in Sydney in January, Tennis Australia said on Tuesday.

Cummins takes over as Australia ODI captain

Cummins takes over as Australia ODI captain

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Test skipper Pat Cummins will also captain Australia in one-day internationals after being named as the replacement for Aaron Finch by Cricket Australia on Tuesday.

Thiem stuns Nadal to reach Barcelona final

Thiem stuns Nadal to reach Barcelona final

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

To face Medvedev in title round

'Look Out! Here comes the Spider-Pant'

'Look Out! Here comes the Spider-Pant'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'Hits a six, takes a catch... Guiding India to the match.'

De Villiers pulls out of Big Bash League

De Villiers pulls out of Big Bash League

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Coach Darren Lehmann said Brisbane had been keen to re-sign the South African, who is currently playing in the Indian Premier League, but factors emerged that "changed everyone's plans".

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.

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Images from the FIFA Women's World Cup matches played on Tuesday.

Hayden, Waugh shocked by Australia's XI for 1st Test

Hayden, Waugh shocked by Australia's XI for 1st Test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Australian team management chose Peter Handscomb ahead of Travis Head

Pace ace Natarajan creates record with Test debut

Pace ace Natarajan creates record with Test debut

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Pacer Thangarasu Natarajan is the first Indian cricketer to make his international debut across all three formats during the same tour.

Lynn signs groundbreaking part-season Big Bash deal

Lynn signs groundbreaking part-season Big Bash deal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Bit-hitting Lynn was announced as one of the marquee players in the International League T20.

Playing at home boost for Carey in pink-ball Test

Playing at home boost for Carey in pink-ball Test

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The 30-year-old will now have the chance to soak up a first Test in front of family and friends as Australia look to push for a 2-0 series lead.

Gabba pitch criticism amplified because of bowling standards

Gabba pitch criticism amplified because of bowling standards

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'Just because of the nature of how good those bowling attacks were they probably embellished it a bit. So, you wouldn't want to play on it every day, but I think for occasional Test matches it's not the worst thing.'

How Green can fit into Australia's World Cup squad

How Green can fit into Australia's World Cup squad

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Australia have until Oct. 15 to make changes to their 15-man squad

Indore Test: Should Gill Replace Rahul?

Indore Test: Should Gill Replace Rahul?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the third Test against Australia?

Relaxed Team India enjoy dinner at 'British Raj'

Relaxed Team India enjoy dinner at 'British Raj'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Earlier in the tournament, the Indian team had some issues with the kind of menu that was decided by the ICC. It didn't suit the players' tastebuds.

Rain leaves Khawaja stranded on 195, Australia in command vs SA

Rain leaves Khawaja stranded on 195, Australia in command vs SA

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday

Warner hopeful of CA revoking lifetime captaincy ban

Warner hopeful of CA revoking lifetime captaincy ban

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

David Warner has called upon Cricket Australia to "open their doors" and discuss overturning his lifetime leadership ban, saying he is looking forward to having an "honest conversation" with the board.

T20 World Cup: England stay alive in tournament

T20 World Cup: England stay alive in tournament

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

England survived Glenn Phillips's late onslaught to beat group leaders New Zealand by 20 runs

'I actually just returned a pair of underwear that wasn't mine'

'I actually just returned a pair of underwear that wasn't mine'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Maria Sharapova says her Australian Open preparations have gone smoothly despite her lack of recent on-court action, all barring a mix-up at the Melbourne Park laundry over a pair of leopard print underwear.

Aus women share ODI record with Ponting's men

Aus women share ODI record with Ponting's men

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The Australian women's cricket team matched the world record 21-game winning streak in one-day internationals set in 2003.

Murray insists he will return in time for Aus Open, Federer cautions

Murray insists he will return in time for Aus Open, Federer cautions

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Former world number one Andy Murray is targeting a return to competitive tennis at the Brisbane International in January in the lead-up to the Australian Open.

Equipment malfunction sparks Stokes no-ball controversy

Equipment malfunction sparks Stokes no-ball controversy

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The International Cricket Council (ICC) expects technology that enables the third umpire to check for no balls to be available for the remainder of the Ashes series after it broke down ahead of the ongoing first Test.

Federer adds Edberg to coaching team

Federer adds Edberg to coaching team

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Former World No 1 Roger Federer has made his "childhood hero" Stefan Edberg part of his coaching team and will use him on an occasional basis next year, the Swiss said on Friday.

Cummins out of 2nd Test: CA defends COVID protocols

Cummins out of 2nd Test: CA defends COVID protocols

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'We are looking at them every single day. We are comfortable with the protocols with what they are for SA (South Australia).' The only limit on Australia's players in Adelaide are that they head out in public in small groups.

Sports Shorts: World No 1 Halep to begin new season without coach

Sports Shorts: World No 1 Halep to begin new season without coach

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday