News for 'Controversial Australia'

'You're Nothing But A Bully, Virat'

'You're Nothing But A Bully, Virat'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'And then he stood over this girl, Nat Yoannidis, who's about five foot one, five foot two, and just absolutely berated her.'

Kane Williamson responds to Wagner retirement controversy

Kane Williamson responds to Wagner retirement controversy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Kane Williamson declines New Zealand 'forced' Neil Wagner to retire

PIX: Aus thump India at MCG, take 2-1 lead

PIX: Aus thump India at MCG, take 2-1 lead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Images from Day 5 in the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.

Controversial Umpire In World Cup Final

Controversial Umpire In World Cup Final

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Many are raising questions about entrusting officials with ties to past heartbreaks with such a crucial match.

Gavaskar's 'Funny' Comments Irks Aussies

Gavaskar's 'Funny' Comments Irks Aussies

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'It's not jabs anymore. Sunny is throwing haymakers over the top.'

Rohit 'Opts Out' Of 5th Test: Report

Rohit 'Opts Out' Of 5th Test: Report

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Multiple reports indicate that captain Rohit Sharma will be 'rested' for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

'I'd do it again, Carey on controversial Bairstow dismissal

'I'd do it again," Carey on controversial Bairstow dismissal

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey has said he would not hesitate to repeat his controversial stumping of England's Jonny Bairstow should a similar opportunity arise.

'He lied': Siraj slams Head for send-off comments

'He lied': Siraj slams Head for send-off comments

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

India pacer Mohammed Siraj broke his silence on the controversial send-off and war of words with Travis Head.

Controversy Erupts Over India's Pitch Swap For Semis

Controversy Erupts Over India's Pitch Swap For Semis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

India allegedly switches semi-final pitch without ICC approval.

Gambhir Blames Sarfaraz For Dressing Room Leaks

Gambhir Blames Sarfaraz For Dressing Room Leaks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

While Gautam Gambhir's anger at the leaks is understandable, blaming Sarfaraz Khan without concrete proof seems premature and unnecessary.

Guha Apologises For Bumrah Remark

Guha Apologises For Bumrah Remark

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Isa Guha has apologised for her controversial comment about Jasprit Bumrah.

Khawaja to defy ICC? Gaza support sparks controversy

Khawaja to defy ICC? Gaza support sparks controversy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Cricket Australia expects Khawaja to abide by rules in Gaza support

'In all fairness I think he did touch the ball'

'In all fairness I think he did touch the ball'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The skipper, however, lamented that his team often stood at the receiving end of such decisions.

Australia, Ghana play out controversial draw

Australia, Ghana play out controversial draw

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

Australian forward Harry Kewell was controversially sent off midway through the first half but Australia managed to cling on to a 1-1 draw with Ghana Saturday in a result that put the Africans top of Group D.

Fresh Pitches For Aussies, Not India?

Fresh Pitches For Aussies, Not India?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and the others found it difficult to generate the expected bounce on the used pitches. Reports indicate that deliveries barely rose waist-high, even when the bowlers hit the deck hard.

'Kohli Just Went Overboard'

'Kohli Just Went Overboard'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

'Physical contact in Melbourne and the sandpaper incident in Sydney were out of line.'

Kohli Got Benefit Of Doubt First Ball

Kohli Got Benefit Of Doubt First Ball

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli survived a controversial catch call on the first ball he faced in the fifth and final Test at Sydney on Friday.

Ashes: DRS controversy mars a good day for Australia

Ashes: DRS controversy mars a good day for Australia

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Day one of the third Ashes Test saw fortunes fluctuate. But it was Australia captain, Michael Clarke, who had the privilege of ending the day on a high after hitting a superb century to put Australia on top on Thursday.

Djokovic's father won't attend semi-final after Russia flag controversy

Djokovic's father won't attend semi-final after Russia flag controversy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan said on Friday he would not attend his son's Australian Open semi-final and would instead "watch from home".

'Haven't seen a better T20 century!'

'Haven't seen a better T20 century!'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir said he has not seen a 'better T20 hundred' than Abhishek Sharma's 54-ball 135 in the fifth T20I against England.

Chetan Sharma resigns as chief selector after sting controversy

Chetan Sharma resigns as chief selector after sting controversy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

India's chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma submitted his resignation following controversy over his alleged outburst during a sting operation by a television news channel.

Lyon spins Australia to series-clinching win in Lahore

Lyon spins Australia to series-clinching win in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The 34-year-old took the prized wickets of Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali and Babar Azam to end Pakistan's resistance and finished with figures of 5-83 in Pakistan's second innings.

Kishan, umpire clash over ball change; India A lose

Kishan, umpire clash over ball change; India A lose

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

India A wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was embroiled in a ball-change controversy, facing accusations of 'inappropriate behaviour' during their seven-wicket defeat to Australia A.

Seniors let India down: Gavaskar slams Rohit, Kohli

Seniors let India down: Gavaskar slams Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Indian batters, with the exception of Yashasvi Jaiswal (84), faltered yet again to lose the match by 184 runs and trail 1-2 in the five-match series.

India gets controversial WTO ideas from Australia

India gets controversial WTO ideas from Australia

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

These may weaken India's long-standing demand of easy, flexible rules.

Rahul's Dismissal: Did 3rd Umpire Err?

Rahul's Dismissal: Did 3rd Umpire Err?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Front-on replays were inconclusive, and Rahul maintained that the sound detected was caused by his bat brushing the pad, not the ball.

Who's The Actress Yuvraj Was Dating?

Who's The Actress Yuvraj Was Dating?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

'I won't name her; she's very successful and experienced.'

I thought it was just a regulation wicket: Starc

I thought it was just a regulation wicket: Starc

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

'I think there was a fair bit of good bowling today. Obviously there was enough in the wicket and it probably felt like it was a hardball wicket.'

SKY plays down Lucknow pitch controversy

SKY plays down Lucknow pitch controversy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Whatever we get in future we will go with it. It's completely fine'

Nadal calls Djokovic controversy 'a circus'

Nadal calls Djokovic controversy 'a circus'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Rafael Nadal called Novak Djokovic's COVID-19 vaccination controversy in Australia "a circus" and joked that he would prefer that the world number one tennis player didn't play at the upcoming Australian Open.

Revealed! 'Hidden history' behind Gambhir-Ponting feud

Revealed! 'Hidden history' behind Gambhir-Ponting feud

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Brad Haddin believes he might have insight into the recent exchange of heated words between Gautam Gambhir and Ricky Ponting.

Will Bancroft open with Khawaja in Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Will Bancroft open with Khawaja in Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

With Green out with injury, Bancroft's chances have brightened.

When It Was Bradman Versus India

When It Was Bradman Versus India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a 4-part series.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

Dukes to launch probe over Ashes ball change controversy

Dukes to launch probe over Ashes ball change controversy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Ponting called for an investigation into the ball change and now the owner of Dukes' ball is set to launch an internal probe into the row.

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

India played the tournament's best cricket for nearly six weeks but it was the familiar sight of Australia celebrating with the trophy as fireworks exploded overhead when the 13th edition of the World Cup came to a close on Sunday.

Australia demand ICC answers over DRS after Khawaja's controversial dismissal

Australia demand ICC answers over DRS after Khawaja's controversial dismissal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Cricket's decision review system was further dragged through the mire on Thursday after another controversial decision in the third Ashes Test with the irate Australian board and even Prime Minister Kevin Rudd weighing in.

Moments From Ashwin's Exceptional Journey

Moments From Ashwin's Exceptional Journey

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Ashwin's legacy, marked by his intellect and dominance on the field, will resonate for years to come.

Djokovic defends 'misused' father over Russia flag controversy

Djokovic defends 'misused' father over Russia flag controversy

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic defended his father after a video emerged showing him posing at the Australian Open with some fans holding Russian flags, saying he was "misused" by the individuals and that his family was against war.

Don't tarnish your legacy: Gavaskar slams Kohli

Don't tarnish your legacy: Gavaskar slams Kohli

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'I think we all want to remember Kohli as one of the greatest cricketers ever in the game and not as somebody who was fined'