News for 'Brisbane'

Naib to replace injured Zazai in Afghanistan squad

Naib to replace injured Zazai in Afghanistan squad

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Naib, who is a travelling reserve, was named as a replacement after Zazai was ruled out due to an abdominal muscle strain.

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain 4-0 and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup on Monday.

Women's World Cup PIX: France edge Brazil; Sweden rout Italy

Women's World Cup PIX: France edge Brazil; Sweden rout Italy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Captain Wendie Renard's header seven minutes from time earned France a dramatic 2-1 win over Brazil.

T20 World Cup: Shami named as Bumrah's replacement

T20 World Cup: Shami named as Bumrah's replacement

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Mohammed Shami was named as the replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup.

WTC Final: All the interesting facts and figures

WTC Final: All the interesting facts and figures

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

This is India's second appearance in the WTC final after losing the inaugural game in 2021 to New Zealand.

I cried often in my room in Australia after my father's demise: Siraj

I cried often in my room in Australia after my father's demise: Siraj

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Mohammed Siraj was in Australia for his first Test tour when his father Mohammed Ghaus passed away and had to tackle the emotional phase to concentrate on cricket on that trip.

Smith to lead Australia in 2nd Test vs Windies

Smith to lead Australia in 2nd Test vs Windies

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Australia lead the two-Test series against West Indies 1-0 after beating the Caribbeans by 164 runs in Perth.

Two-day Test... Was the Gabba wicket unsafe?

Two-day Test... Was the Gabba wicket unsafe?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

South Africa were bowled out for 152 in the first innings at the formerly-named Brisbane Cricket Ground. They were then routed for 99 shortly after tea on day two, leaving Australia needing just 34 runs for a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Ashes 2010 venue: Brisbane

Ashes 2010 venue: Brisbane

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Ashes 2010 venue: Brisbane

Boxing Day Test: Vaughan, Warne slam England selection

Boxing Day Test: Vaughan, Warne slam England selection

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

England, who are lagging 0-2 in the five-match series, left out Broad along with three others for the Boxing Day Test, which began in Melbourne on Sunday.

How many Tests have India won inside 2 days?

How many Tests have India won inside 2 days?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

This was the third time India were involved in a two-day Test.

'No Better Feeling Than To Be With Team India'

'No Better Feeling Than To Be With Team India'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'It required a lot of hard work, commitment and dedication to be back, but the journey to Australia has been thoroughly rewarding.'

PIX: Australia's pace attack rattles Sri Lanka in Brisbane

PIX: Australia's pace attack rattles Sri Lanka in Brisbane

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Thursday

Ireland dare to dream at T20 World Cup

Ireland dare to dream at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Ireland's win against England threw the Super 12s wide open and issued a warning to the cricket powers who have largely snubbed them in competition.

Big change in Australian squad after humiliating defeat in Nagpur

Big change in Australian squad after humiliating defeat in Nagpur

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Australia call up left-arm spinner Kuhnemann for India tour

All about the T20 World Cup 2022

All about the T20 World Cup 2022

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

West Indies (2012, 2016) have won the title twice, while India (2007), Pakistan (2009), England (2010) and Sri Lanka (2014) are the other teams to have won it once.

Axar jumps to career-best in ICC Test Rankings

Axar jumps to career-best in ICC Test Rankings

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has attained a career-best second position after notching two half-centuries in the final Test series against England in Karachi.

Day 3 of Sydney Test abandoned due to rain

Day 3 of Sydney Test abandoned due to rain

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Heavy rain washed out the third day of the already weather-disrupted third and final Test between Australia and South Africa at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

There is no talk of Warner retiring, says agent

There is no talk of Warner retiring, says agent

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

"If you talk to all the great players out there, they say he is a great player. We'll just have to see if he bounces back in Melbourne. He is a pretty tough nut, old David. I don't think that (run drought) necessarily worries him," Erskine added.

ICC looking to be permanent member of Olympic Movement: Greg Barclay

ICC looking to be permanent member of Olympic Movement: Greg Barclay

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking to become a permanent member of the Olympic Movement following the inclusion of T20 cricket in the programme of 2028 Olympics, its chairman Greg Barclay said on Monday.

Olympics: T20 an excellent platform to take cricket to global market

Olympics: T20 an excellent platform to take cricket to global market

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'It is great news (cricket in Olympics) if you are a business-person. America has a large section of Asian expats, who are crazy about cricket and they will fill the stadium and of course will follow the game on TV or streaming apps.'

'Modi, Modi' reverberates in Sydney as PM addresses diaspora

'Modi, Modi' reverberates in Sydney as PM addresses diaspora

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Modi thanked his Australian counterpart for supporting him in unveiling the foundation stone of 'Little India', a suburb of Sydney.

Lyon gets long-awaited 400th Test wicket

Lyon gets long-awaited 400th Test wicket

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon finally clinched his long-awaited 400th Test wicket on Saturday when he dismissed Dawid Malan in his second over on the morning of Day 4 of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.

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.

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Nigeria stun Australia

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Nigeria stun Australia

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Nigeria produced the first major shock of the Women's World Cup as they stunned Australia 3-2.

Boxing Day Test: Green rips through South Africa on Day 1

Boxing Day Test: Green rips through South Africa on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

South Africa in trouble at 58-4 in 'Boxing Day' Test

Ashes: Root backs Burns, Leach to bounce back

Ashes: Root backs Burns, Leach to bounce back

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Both players had a forgettable outing at Brisbane as Australia went 1-0 up in the series.

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.

PIX: Australia down South Africa in two-day farce

PIX: Australia down South Africa in two-day farce

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Australia completed a six-wicket victory within two days in the first Test against South Africa on Sunday as the Proteas crumbled on a green Gabba wicket that played straight into the home bowlers' hands.

Australia host SA with 'sandpaper-gate' wound yet to heal

Australia host SA with 'sandpaper-gate' wound yet to heal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The report into the investigation has not been made publicly available, with CA citing confidentiality, and the information vacuum has been filled by speculation and innuendo as the years rolled on.

What Are Sheriffs Doing At The Gabba?

What Are Sheriffs Doing At The Gabba?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Beers in hand, the 'super troopers' were all smiles as Finch clobbered three sixes during his match-winning knock -- the Aussie now has the 3rd highest number of sixes in T20Is, a dizzying 125 sixes.

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.

Missed flight cost this WI batter place in T20 World Cup

Missed flight cost this WI batter place in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

West Indies' Shimron Hetmyer has been replaced by Shamarh Brooks in their squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia after he missed his rescheduled flight.

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Cricket Australia have targeted the inclusion of the sport at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics as part of a strategic plan to expand participation and maintain the game's position at the heart of the country's sporting culture.

'Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final fraught with danger'

'Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final fraught with danger'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The Australian team will prepare for the six Tests by undergoing a high-intensity training camp in Beckenham, featuring centre-wicket practice and net sessions.

PIX: Bangladesh pip Zimbabwe after chaotic final over

PIX: Bangladesh pip Zimbabwe after chaotic final over

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe, in Brisbane, on Sunday.

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.

Cricketers to wear floppy hats in Warne tribute at MCG Test

Cricketers to wear floppy hats in Warne tribute at MCG Test

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Warne had plenty of highlights at the MCG including his Ashes hat-trick in 1994 and his 700th wicket at the ground 12 years later.

PIX: Jabeur, Gauff ease into second round; Osaka ousted

PIX: Jabeur, Gauff ease into second round; Osaka ousted

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

PIX: Australia take Head-start in first Test vs South Africa

PIX: Australia take Head-start in first Test vs South Africa

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Travis Head struck a belligerent half-century to give Australia the upper hand on day one of the series-opening Test against South Africa after the home side's bowlers dominated on a green Gabba wicket on Saturday.