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Cricket Australia mulls appointing Smith as ODI captain after WC

Cricket Australia mulls appointing Smith as ODI captain after WC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Michael Clarke may just meet the fitness deadline to lead the national team into the World Cup starting February 14, even as many Australia cricket officials are mulling appointing Steven Smith as full-time captain after the 50-over showpiece event.

The No. 3 Indian curse hits Australia hard!

The No. 3 Indian curse hits Australia hard!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Michael Clarke's golden duck in Mohali confirmed Australia's worst fears. Despite the juggling of the batting order, the No. 3 position continues to be jinxed for Australia in this series.

'I was in disbelief that Clarke got out for under 100'

'I was in disbelief that Clarke got out for under 100'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Had it not been for Moises Henriques Team India would be celebrating on Tuesday.

'Aussies winning once in 43 years in India not surprising'

'Aussies winning once in 43 years in India not surprising'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Australian captain Michael Clarke has said it is not surprising that Australia have won just a single Test series in India in 2004 over the past 43 years.

'Australia has improved out of sight since that series in India'

'Australia has improved out of sight since that series in India'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke said his team would be fired up by defeat in the first Test against Pakistan but clearly needed to improve in all facets of the game to square the series later this week.

Pakistan to sue BCCI for refusing to play bilateral series

Pakistan to sue BCCI for refusing to play bilateral series

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Senior Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official Najam Sethi on Wednesday claimed that they have intimated the Board of Control for Cricket in India on taking legal recourse as the Indian Cricket Board has not honoured the agreement pertaining to bilateral series between the two nations.

India vs Aus, Day 2: Turning Point

India vs Aus, Day 2: Turning Point

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

Michael Clarke's wicket has to be the turning point of the day.

'No problem if DRS is not used during India series'

'No problem if DRS is not used during India series'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Australia captain Michael Clarke has claimed it doesn't bother them if the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) is not used during their four-match Test series against India.

'Watson won't open in Tests against India'

'Watson won't open in Tests against India'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Australia captain Michael Clarke has made it clear that Shane Watson's brilliant form as an opener in the One-day format won't have any effect on the Test opening spot, especially against India in the sub-continental conditions.

'Our job as players is to cut through the hype and media build-up'

'Our job as players is to cut through the hype and media build-up'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

A Test series against India, a World Cup on home soil and a much-anticipated Ashes campaign will put Australia's cricketers under heavy scrutiny over the next year, but the team need to make themselves oblivious to the hype, according to captain Michael Clarke.

Miami Masters qualifiers: Prajnesh advances, Ramkumar out

Miami Masters qualifiers: Prajnesh advances, Ramkumar out

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

World No 84, Gunneswaran, who reached the third round at the Indian Wells Masters after coming through qualifiers, beat the Spaniard 6-2, 6-4 in the opening round.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

Ashes: Defiant Smith puts Australia in control

Ashes: Defiant Smith puts Australia in control

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Steve Smith made a brave unbeaten 78 to lift Australia to 287 for three on the first day of the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval on Thursday.

Why top batsmen are taking early retirement

Why top batsmen are taking early retirement

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Shakya Mitra ponders why top batsmen like Michael Clarke bowing out early.

Former QPR defender Carlisle fighting for life

Former QPR defender Carlisle fighting for life

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Former Queens Park Rangers defender and former Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious road accident, the Mail Online reported on Monday.

Australia captain Smith wins second Allan Border medal

Australia captain Smith wins second Allan Border medal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Australia captain Steve Smith won his second Allan Border Medal on Monday, becoming the fifth player to claim the country's highest individual cricket honour more than once.

Cut the red tape and let private sector manage surplus govt land

Cut the red tape and let private sector manage surplus govt land

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Maybe Modi could ask a patriarch of the stature of the late G D Birla to flesh out the details of a new company to manage government land privatisation.

What are Australia's chances of winning Ashes after Harris quits?

What are Australia's chances of winning Ashes after Harris quits?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Ryan 'Ryno' Harris made a crucial contribution to Australian cricket at a critical time.

China, WHO acted too slowly on COVID-19: Independent panel

China, WHO acted too slowly on COVID-19: Independent panel

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

China was also slammed by the panel for "lost opportunities to apply basic public health measures at the earliest opportunity."

Sandeep first Nepal player to get IPL contract

Sandeep first Nepal player to get IPL contract

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Sandeep Lamichhane on Sunday became the first cricketer from Nepal to land an Indian Premier League contract when he was bought by Delhi Daredevils in the ongoing players' auction in Bengaluru.

Coronavirus precaution: Newcastle ban handshakes at training

Coronavirus precaution: Newcastle ban handshakes at training

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

As the United Kingdom now has 19 confirmed cases of coronavirus, Newcastle players and staff have been advised to avoid handshakes in a bid to prevent spreading coronavirus.

PIX: Australia cricketers glam up awards night

PIX: Australia cricketers glam up awards night

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Scroll down to see the list of other awardees and cricketers who glamed up the night in their sartorial best.

'No one blames Sean Abbott in any way for what has happened'

'No one blames Sean Abbott in any way for what has happened'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Australian skipper Michael Clarke has offered his full support to distraught bowler Sean Abbott, whose unfortunate bouncer led to the tragic death of young batsman Phillip Hughes.

Furious Mitchell Johnson labels DRS a 'failure'

Furious Mitchell Johnson labels DRS a 'failure'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Former Australian paceman Mitchell Johnson has labelled the Decision Review System (DRS) as a `failure` after all-rounder Mitchell Marsh's controversial leg before dismissal during the opening Test of the three-match series against South Africa at the WACA Ground in Perth. The incident took place on the fifth day of the first Test when Marsh was originally given not out after he was struck low on the pads of a Kagiso Rabada delivery. However, the decision was over-turned when the ball-tracking technology showed it to be hitting more than 50 per cent of Marsh's leg stump and he was sent back to the pavilion.

EPL heating up! Mourinho urges Shaw to develop football brain

EPL heating up! Mourinho urges Shaw to develop football brain

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said full back Luke Shaw used "his body with my brain" during his side's 1-1 draw with Everton on Tuesday and has urged the England international to develop a better understanding of the game.

Australia, the World Cup's Champion of Champions

Australia, the World Cup's Champion of Champions

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Australian team from World Cups.

Heavy rain washes out Australia vs Bangladesh match

Heavy rain washes out Australia vs Bangladesh match

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke will have to wait another week before he can join the ICC World Cup party after steady rain washed out the hosts' Pool A match against Bangladesh at the Gabba on Saturday.

HOTTEST WAGs to lookout for in 2015 World Cup

HOTTEST WAGs to lookout for in 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Australia's coach Darren Lehmann believes that a happy high-heeled WAGs makes a happy cricketer.

Jack Ma steps down as chairman of Alibaba group

Jack Ma steps down as chairman of Alibaba group

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

With 6.44 per cent of shares in his bracket, Jack will continue to exert his influence on China's biggest e-commerce company through his lifetime membership with the Alibaba Partnership, reported CNN.

SEE: Why Kiwi cricketers are the most loved of our times

SEE: Why Kiwi cricketers are the most loved of our times

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

New Zealand players Jesse Tashkoff and Joey Field proved good Samaritans on Wednesday when they helped ease a double dose of pain suffered by West Indies batsman Kirk McKenzie in their U-19 World Cup quarter-final. After struggling to hobble back to the middle, however, he was dismissed first ball -- still one short of his century. Cue the intervention of the sportsmanlike Kiwi duo, who carried the badly-cramped McKenzie off the field while being applauded back to the pavilion by the fans at Benoni's Willowmoore Park in South Africa.

US polls: Which states are still counting votes?

US polls: Which states are still counting votes?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The outcome of the US presidential election hangs in the balance as several states continued to count their ballots, including some of the most competitive battlegrounds where the tally could take days to complete.

Ponting named Australia captain for Lanka ODI

Ponting named Australia captain for Lanka ODI

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Ricky Ponting has been asked to step back into the role of Australia captain after skipper Michael Clarke was ruled out of their One-day triangular series match against Sri Lanka on Friday, chairman of selectors John Inverarity has said.

'We're looking forward to beating England in their own conditions'

'We're looking forward to beating England in their own conditions'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Australia last won an Ashes series in England in 2001 and captain Michael Clarke is expecting five hard Tests.

Australia likely to experiment against minnows Scotland

Australia likely to experiment against minnows Scotland

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Australia will continue to experiment with their batting line-up against Scotland on Saturday as they attempt to give players some time in the middle before the knockout phase, captain Michael Clarke said.

How do India, Australia stack up in Test cricket?

How do India, Australia stack up in Test cricket?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers.

5 reasons why Smith will consult Ponting about batting and captaincy

5 reasons why Smith will consult Ponting about batting and captaincy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Steven Smith to pick Ricky Ponting's brain for captaincy tips.

'Any team without Kevin Pietersen in it is not as strong'

'Any team without Kevin Pietersen in it is not as strong'

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke has absolutely no doubt England will be a weaker side without batsman Kevin Pietersen when the Ashes rivalry resumes in Cardiff on July 8.

Smith to lead Australia Test team, becomes third youngest captain

Smith to lead Australia Test team, becomes third youngest captain

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

'He is an exceptional young man who is highly regarded by the National Selection Panel not only for his fine performances with the bat but also his maturity and clear leadership potential'

PHOTOS: India vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 1

PHOTOS: India vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 1

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Images from Day 1 of the first Test played between India and Australia in Chennai on Friday.

Katich gears up for showdown with CA

Katich gears up for showdown with CA

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

A defiant Simon Katich is likely to fight the detrimental public comment charge laid against him by Cricket Australia with his manager claiming that the axed opener knew he would land in trouble for blaming Michael Clarke for his ouster.