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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.

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PICS: Classy Modric fires Croatia into knock-outs

PICS: Classy Modric fires Croatia into knock-outs

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Croatia finished ahead, on goals scored, of the Czech Republic, who lost 1-0 to group winners England.

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.

'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.

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.

'Pulwama Planning Was Done in Afghanistan'

'Pulwama Planning Was Done in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

'Jaish looked to creating regional mayhem, at a time when peace appeared more likely, and when that peace would have threatened Jaish's existence.'

PIX: Champions Liverpool, Real Madrid held to draws

PIX: Champions Liverpool, Real Madrid held to draws

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

An off-key Liverpool were frustrated for a second successive game by struggling opponents as they were held to a 0-0 Premier League draw at Newcastle United on Wednesday.

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

England were booed by some of their fans in two friendlies while Ireland were jeered in Hungary for kneeling before kickoff

Calls grow for Aus to pick in-form Pucovski ahead of Burns

Calls grow for Aus to pick in-form Pucovski ahead of Burns

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Very few young Australian cricketers have generated as much buzz in recent years as the 22-year-old, thanks to his prolific form in Sheffield Shield.

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.

PIX: Aubameyang double as Arsenal rout Newcastle

PIX: Aubameyang double as Arsenal rout Newcastle

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

After a dreadful start to the season, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are now up to 10th place in the Premier League and they never looked in danger against a Newcastle side that looks demoralised.

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.

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.

Sachin Tendulkar takes up coaching role

Sachin Tendulkar takes up coaching role

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

According to Cricket Australia, Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies bowling great Courtney Walsh will coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI teams in a charity cricket match

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.

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.

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Like Lisa Haydon's Khaleesi look? Vote!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

The Game Of Thrones fever continues...

Aus ODI skipper Finch concedes Test career all but over...

Aus ODI skipper Finch concedes Test career all but over...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Australia limited-overs captain Aaron Finch has conceded that his Test career appears over, saying it is unrealistic for him to play red ball cricket again.

'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.

The Importance of Ajit Doval

The Importance of Ajit Doval

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'Under Doval, foreign powers traditionally suspicious of India were wooed.' 'Enemies were embraced.'

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'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'One of R&AW's greatest achievements is in projecting itself as benign.' 'This work -- done in tandem with the Diaspora and the MEA -- sells a story of India as mostly the victim.'

Sledging is not going to worry Kohli: Steve Waugh warns Aussies

Sledging is not going to worry Kohli: Steve Waugh warns Aussies

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Steve Waugh feels Kohli is now much more in control as a player and would be keen to lead the team to a series win abroad.

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.