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Australia recall McGrath and Lee

Australia recall McGrath and Lee

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

The pair will replace Stuart Clark and Ben Hilfenhaus in a reshuffled team for the fourth match of the triangular series.

Australia eye Twenty20 World Cup

Australia eye Twenty20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

The lure of winning another World Cup has convinced Australia captain Ricky Ponting to start taking Twenty/20 a bit more serious.

Dropped chance will haunt: Giles

Dropped chance will haunt: Giles

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

The England left-arm spinner said he will be haunted for the next 20 years by memories of Ricky Ponting's dropped catch in the second Test.

What Keeps Rishabh Pant Awake At Night

What Keeps Rishabh Pant Awake At Night

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'When I was injured, I had a conversation with myself that when I am back, I should be looking better, moving better and thinking better. Something that keeps me awake at night is that I should not be in the same place.'

'Australia only team trying to force win'

'Australia only team trying to force win'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

Frustrated Australia captain Ricky Ponting took a swipe at India's negativity after the first Test ended in a draw on Monday, saying his players were the only ones in the game trying to take the game forward.

Afridi's action cost Pakistan dearly: Ponting

Afridi's action cost Pakistan dearly: Ponting

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Taking a potshot at Shahid Afridi for tampering with the ball during the fifth ODI here, Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said the Pakistani all-rounder's action ended up costing his side a rare victory on what has been a nightmarish tour for the visitors.

Ashes: Khawaja, Beer set to make Test debut

Ashes: Khawaja, Beer set to make Test debut

Rediff.com2 Jan 2011

Batsman Usman Khawaja and spinner Michael Beer will make their Australia debuts in the fifth Ashes Test against England, stand-in captain Michael Clarke said on Sunday.

Statistical highlights: India-Australia, third ODI

Statistical highlights: India-Australia, third ODI

Rediff.com1 Nov 2009

Statistical highlights of the third ODI between India and Australia at the Ferozshah Kotla in Delhi on Saturday.

Aussies prepare to crush Zimbabwe

Aussies prepare to crush Zimbabwe

Rediff.com12 May 2004

Australia captain Ricky Ponting is aiming for a quick finish to the two Tests against a depleted Zimbabwe side later this month.

'Ponting or Hussey in line to be axed from India series'

'Ponting or Hussey in line to be axed from India series'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Selectors might be forced to axe Ricky Ponting or Mike Hussey from the Australian cricket team for the upcoming four Tests against India after their dismal show in the just-concluded series with New Zealand, feels former captain Allan Border.

'Lacklustre' Pujara kept Australia in the game, says Ponting

'Lacklustre' Pujara kept Australia in the game, says Ponting

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Ponting also said that Pujara's approach put more pressure on other Indian batsmen and the right-handed batsman needs to be wary of this fact

Australia in charge

Australia in charge

Rediff.com6 Aug 2003

Australia reached 254 for seven from their 50 overs in the third one-day international against Bangladesh in Darwin.

Australia elected to bat

Australia elected to bat

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

Australia's stand-in captain Adam Gilchrist won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against India.

Hayden doubtful for Kingston Test

Hayden doubtful for Kingston Test

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Australia opening batsman Matthew Hayden is doubtful for Thursday's opening Test against West Indies due to an Achilles injury, captain Ricky Ponting said on Tuesday.

Hayden doubtful for first Test vs WI

Hayden doubtful for first Test vs WI

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Australia opening batsman Matthew Hayden is doubtful for Thursday's opening Test against West Indies due to an Achilles injury, captain Ricky Ponting said on Tuesday. Ponting said that if Hayden fails to recover left-hander Simon Katich would open with Phil Jaques and Brad Hodge would come into the side at number five.

Gilchrist replaces Dhoni on top of ODI rankings

Gilchrist replaces Dhoni on top of ODI rankings

Rediff.com29 Apr 2006

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's reign atop of the LG ICC Player Rankings for batsmen ended with his Australian counterpart edging ahead of him by three points.

Ponting hints at separate window for IPL

Ponting hints at separate window for IPL

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Ricky Ponting has suggested that cricket boards across the world take a leaf out of New Zealand's book and avoid scheduling international fixtures around the time the Indian Premier League (IPL) is on.

'Greed makes teams play in India'

'Greed makes teams play in India'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

India remains safe in the eyes of international cricketers despite terror strikes in Mumbai not because of good security but the money-making opportunities it offers to them, feels former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif.

What's Dada Suggesting In This Post?

What's Dada Suggesting In This Post?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

His post garnered plenty of replies, some asking if Dada's tweet suggested he didn't approve of Gambhir as head coach.

Hussey is ODI Player of the Year

Hussey is ODI Player of the Year

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Tendulkar in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI

Tendulkar in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Sachin Tendulkar was the only current cricketer named in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI which did not include Australian captain Ricky Ponting and the likes of Brian Lara, Glenn McGrath, Sunil Gavaskar.

Pakistan-England ODIs must be stopped, says Kumble

Pakistan-England ODIs must be stopped, says Kumble

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Former India skipper Anil Kumble hit back at Australian captain Ricky Ponting, saying spot-fixing is not limited to subcontinent but its a worldwide problem.

Dhoni equals Ponting's captaincy record

Dhoni equals Ponting's captaincy record

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni equalled Australian great Ricky Ponting's record of leading the side in 324 international matches across all formats. Dhoni achieved the milestone during the third and final Twenty20 International against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. India won the series 2-1, days after 3-0 whitewash of the hosts in ODIs.

Australian batsmen on fire

Australian batsmen on fire

Rediff.com17 Jul 2005

Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer and Damien Martyn hit centuries as Australia piled up 582 for seven against Leicestershire

It's time to lift trophy, says Ponting

It's time to lift trophy, says Ponting

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Ponting said the way DC played they deserve to be in the title clash this season.

Game-changer Maxwell will shape cricket's future

Game-changer Maxwell will shape cricket's future

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Andrew McDonald believes Glenn Maxwell's breath-taking shotmaking will inspire a new generation of cricketers.

Ponting stakes claim to best batsman title

Ponting stakes claim to best batsman title

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

Even before the day was through the Aussie media were singing hosannas to their Test captain-in-waiting.

Warne would have done terrific job as Eng coach: Ponting

Warne would have done terrific job as Eng coach: Ponting

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I know he's done a bit of it in The Hundred (with the London Spirit) but having someone like Shane Warne to take over the England cricket team now he would have done a great job.'

Ponting promises better Australia at Kotla

Ponting promises better Australia at Kotla

Rediff.com28 Oct 2008

Australia captain Ricky Ponting said his bowlers were a bit off the line with the reverse swinging ball in the Mohali Test and paid the price for that.

Who are we to ask Sachin to quit?, asks Bedi

Who are we to ask Sachin to quit?, asks Bedi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Former India skipper Bishan Singh Bedi refuses to join the calls for Sachin Tendulkar to call it a day from Test cricket.

Ponting, Gilchrist rested for NZ series

Ponting, Gilchrist rested for NZ series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Mike Hussey will lead Australia for the three-match Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day series against New Zealand.

Daredevils fired up by coach Ponting's goosebump-inducing speech

Daredevils fired up by coach Ponting's goosebump-inducing speech

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Ricking Ponting's 'go for the kill' approach can help Delhi Daredevils immensely in their quest for a maiden IPL trophy.

Gilchrist named Australia's best ODI player

Gilchrist named Australia's best ODI player

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

Adam Gilchrist has been voted Australia's greatest one-day player with captain Ricky Ponting second.

Australia show England no mercy

Australia show England no mercy

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

Australia were 181 for 1 in their second innings, a lead of 626 runs, at close of play on the third day of the first Ashes Test.

Dravid, McGrath lead ICC player rankings

Dravid, McGrath lead ICC player rankings

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

The Indian vice-captain and the Australian pace spearhead lead the newly-introduced ICC player rankings.

It was a long-term plan of Michael's: Ponting

It was a long-term plan of Michael's: Ponting

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Revealing that Shaun Marsh's elevation to the number three spot in the Australian Test team was a part of captain Michael Clarke's 'long-term plan', Ricky Ponting has said that he has no problem in moving down the order as long as he is part of the playing XI.

Can Pant Guide DC To IPL 2024 Title?

Can Pant Guide DC To IPL 2024 Title?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Delhi Capitals finished 9th in IPL 2023. Will IPL 2024 be the year DC win its maiden title?

Can Team India break the Bangalore jinx?

Can Team India break the Bangalore jinx?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

One down, one more to go. The last-ditch win at Mohali has given the team the impetus ahead of the second Test against Australia, beginning in Bangalore on Saturday.

What T20I Record Did Rohit Set?

What T20I Record Did Rohit Set?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

He became the first player to record 100 wins in the shortest format of the game.