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PIX: Fritz guides US to inaugural United Cup crown

PIX: Fritz guides US to inaugural United Cup crown

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The United States justified their status as favourites to outclass Italy in a one-sided final at the inaugural United Cup mixed team tournament on Sunday.

What Makes Mumbai Cricketers Special

What Makes Mumbai Cricketers Special

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Ravi Shastri believes Mumbai's cricketers have a headstart compared to players from other domestic teams in India.

PIX: Australia in command after South Africa collapse

PIX: Australia in command after South Africa collapse

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Australia reduced South Africa to 149 for six at the close of play on the fourth day of the rain-disrupted third Test on Saturday after declaring on 475/4 in pursuit of a victory that would give them a 3-0 series sweep.

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission was grabbed at by the protesters chanting pro-Khalistani slogans on Sunday, leading to an arrest related to the violent disorder.

3d Test: India, Aus not to travel to Sydney before January 4 ..

3d Test: India, Aus not to travel to Sydney before January 4 ..

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The Indian and Australian teams will continue to train in Melbourne for few more days

Broad not surprised at missing Ashes opener

Broad not surprised at missing Ashes opener

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Nasser Hussain reckons James Anderson will pip Stuart Broad for a place in the 2nd Test starting on Thursday in Adelaide.

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.

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.

Perth Ashes Test in doubt due to COVID-19 curbs: Minister

Perth Ashes Test in doubt due to COVID-19 curbs: Minister

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Perth may not be able to hold an Ashes Test over Australia's home summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, sports minister Richard Colbeck said on Tuesday.

Warne 'bit battered and bruised' after bike accident

Warne 'bit battered and bruised' after bike accident

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has been left 'battered and bruised' after suffering a motorbike accident.

'More than just three involved in Sandpaper-gate'

'More than just three involved in Sandpaper-gate'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Erskine said he had told Warner to keep quiet so that everyone could move on from the scandal.

T20 WC: Can England still qualify for semi-finals?

T20 WC: Can England still qualify for semi-finals?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

For England, it was their second successive game that was affected by rain.

Australia batter Pucovski struck on the head again

Australia batter Pucovski struck on the head again

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The 23-year-old, who has suffered nine previous concussions, is expected to be among the contenders to open the batting against England with David Warner.

'Stay positive, test negative'

'Stay positive, test negative'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Team India are in mandatory quarantine at the Leela Hotel in Chennai.

Bowlers beware! High totals loom in T20 World Cup

Bowlers beware! High totals loom in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Cricket's shortest format is unapologetically batter-biased and bowlers, often cast as cannon-fodder, derive nearly as much delight from a dot ball as they would from a dismissal in one-dayers or Tests.

Hosts Australia ready to click in T20 WC defence

Hosts Australia ready to click in T20 WC defence

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Australia gelled superbly during last year's triumph in the United Arab Emirates and 14 of that 15-man squad will bid for back-to-back titles

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.

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.

Evelyn Sharma is pregnant

Evelyn Sharma is pregnant

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Evelyn made the happy announcement with a picture and a post: 'First time people are applauding a bigger belly in my photos!'

PIX: South Africa dig in to deny Australia series sweep

PIX: South Africa dig in to deny Australia series sweep

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

South Africa dug deep to deny Australia a 3-0 series sweep with a battling draw in the rain-disrupted third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, finally finding some fight on the final day of a miserable tour.

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Spain and Japan have six points and will play each other on Monday for top spot in the group

Australia cricketer Maxwell tests positive for COVID-19

Australia cricketer Maxwell tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Maxwell, who is the captain of Melbourne Stars in the BBL, became the 13th player from the franchise to test positive for the virus.

Big positive from Melbourne: Indian players test negative for COVID

Big positive from Melbourne: Indian players test negative for COVID

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

India's cricketers and staff have been cleared of COVID-19

PICS: Milestone man Lyon spins Australia to victory

PICS: Milestone man Lyon spins Australia to victory

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Nathan Lyon captured a long-awaited 400th Test wicket and spun Australia to the brink of a comprehensive victory in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane on Saturday as England lost eight wickets in a stunning morning collapse on Day 4.

Ashes: Australia keen to make new ball count on Day 4

Ashes: Australia keen to make new ball count on Day 4

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'If we can put that new ball in the right areas and get a couple of wickets with that new ball, it can really turn quickly.'

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

Finch to undergo scans after a 'hammy twinge'

Finch to undergo scans after a 'hammy twinge'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The 35-year-old Aaron Finch, who had suffered a hamstring injury in 2016 as well, left the field early during Ireland's chase, which ended at 137 all out in 18.1 overs.

T20 WC: SKY, Bhuvi, Arshdeep sizzle in practice match vs WA

T20 WC: SKY, Bhuvi, Arshdeep sizzle in practice match vs WA

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Bowlers performed brilliantly to calm down some talks about the side's recent issues with the ball.

3rd Test PIX: Australia reign on gloomy day one as Proteas frustrated

3rd Test PIX: Australia reign on gloomy day one as Proteas frustrated

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the SCG on Wednesday.

Boost for Big Bash as Warner returns after nine-year absence

Boost for Big Bash as Warner returns after nine-year absence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

David Warner will play in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the first time in 10 seasons around the new year in a major coup for the Australian competition in an increasingly crowded Twenty20 marketplace.

India to boycott Test series over quarantine rules?

India to boycott Test series over quarantine rules?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

'No different from anyone else, if they are coming from a declared hotspot they will have to quarantine'

Sibley pulls out of England's second-string squad for Australia tour

Sibley pulls out of England's second-string squad for Australia tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Batsman Dom Sibley has decided not to tour Australia with England's second-string Lions squad because he wants to focus on regaining his spot in the first team, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

When Hayden threatened to punch Parthiv in his face

When Hayden threatened to punch Parthiv in his face

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The two cricketers became teammates at Chennai Super Kings, four years after that incident.

India to undergo training camp in Australia ahead of WC

India to undergo training camp in Australia ahead of WC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Up to five members of the T20 World Cup team, including the standbys, have never played in Australia's premier cricket league. Suryakumar Yadav, Harshal Patel (who travelled once with the U-19s in 2009), Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Hooda (who travelled once with the U-19s in 2013), and Ravi Bishnoi are the individuals mentioned. These matches could help them adjust.

India blessed with pace riches from Australia tour

India blessed with pace riches from Australia tour

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'I think it's a very healthy trend. It's an embarrassment of riches.'

One person arrested for vandalising Indian high commission in London

One person arrested for vandalising Indian high commission in London

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Security was beefed up around the Indian high commission in London on Monday and Scotland Yard detained one person in connection with vandalism at the mission by Khalistan supporters a day earlier as India asked the UK to quickly arrest and prosecute those involved in the attack.

Clarke comes through net session in Brisbane

Clarke comes through net session in Brisbane

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke completed a net session at the Gabba, telling team-mates he felt good as he raced to be fit in time for the start of the first Ashes Test against England's cricketers on Thursday.

Heat turned on Boxing Day pitch

Heat turned on Boxing Day pitch

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The Melbourne Cricket Ground is under pressure to produce a pitch that delivers a fairer contest between bat and ball in the Boxing Day Test

Evelyn Sharma weds Aussie dentist

Evelyn Sharma weds Aussie dentist

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani actress Evelyn Sharma announced her wedding to Dr Tushaan Bhindi.

Security beefed-up for Brisbane Test after Sydney siege

Security beefed-up for Brisbane Test after Sydney siege

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Security for the second cricket Test between India and Australia has been tightened with more police being deployed around the Gabba in the wake of the Sydney cafe siege, officials said.