News for 'Controversial Australia'

Women's World Cup: Time to look beyond Mithali and Jhulan?

Women's World Cup: Time to look beyond Mithali and Jhulan?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Course correction for the Indian women's cricket team has become the need of the hour.

Another blow for Adani in Australia, bank ends adviser role

Another blow for Adani in Australia, bank ends adviser role

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

The exit of CBA comes hard on the heels of a court decision on Wednesday revoking the Australian government's environmental approva

World Cup 2015: Know the Australia cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the Australia cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the Australia squad for the 2015 World Cup, which they are co-hosting with New Zealand.

Gavaskar surprised by 'noise' at Jadeja substitution

Gavaskar surprised by 'noise' at Jadeja substitution

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Later, India captain Virat Kohli said Jadeja, who was subsequently ruled out of the remainder of the series, was dizzy after the head knock.

Controversy at Lord's: Stokes given out for 'obstructing the field'

Controversy at Lord's: Stokes given out for 'obstructing the field'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Ben Stokes' dismissal soured Australia's 64-run over England in the second ODI at Lord's on Saturday.

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.'

Ashes will be tough but that's not to say England can't beat Australia: KP

Ashes will be tough but that's not to say England can't beat Australia: KP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Former captain Kevin Pietersen believes the form of three players will be key to England's hopes of beating Australia to regain the Ashes in their Test series starting in Cardiff on Wednesday.

Warner reckons Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue'

Warner reckons Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

England fast bowler Stuart Broad has also endorsed Warner's views.

India's Gorgeous Australian Guests

India's Gorgeous Australian Guests

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Rahul?

Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Rahul?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The national selectors did well to deliver a loud and clear message as they sought to kickstart the transition in the Indian T20 team.

Kyrgios falters at final hurdle at Wimbledon

Kyrgios falters at final hurdle at Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Nick Kyrgios has invigorated the Championship and men's tennis generally with firecracker personality

Neutral doctors for concussion calls in cricket?

Neutral doctors for concussion calls in cricket?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Former Australia batsman Mark Waugh believes the International Cricket Council should consider appointing a neutral doctor to assess players hit on the head and make the decision regarding concussion substitutes.

Gabba Test: Australia wrap up victory despite McCullum defiance

Gabba Test: Australia wrap up victory despite McCullum defiance

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Australia took the final seven wickets to dismiss New Zealand for 295 and win the first Test by 208 runs before lunch on the final day on Monday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Rahul, Rahane guide India to series win against Australia

Rahul, Rahane guide India to series win against Australia

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

It was World No. 1 India's seventh Test series win in a row -- continuing the dominance that started in 2015 with victories against Sri Lanka, South Africa, West Indies, New Zealand, England and Bangladesh.

'You are our champion': deported Djokovic gets warm welcome home

'You are our champion': deported Djokovic gets warm welcome home

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'I am uncomfortable that the focus of the past weeks has been on me and I hope that we can all now focus on the game and the tournament I love'

Unadkat credits domestic grind for Test performance

Unadkat credits domestic grind for Test performance

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

"I always believed that I would get another chance. I didn't know how to be honest as the Indian pacers were doing well over the past three to four years. I was getting inspired watching them, to be honest."

Sandpaper Gate: Vaughan slams CA for piecemeal investigation

Sandpaper Gate: Vaughan slams CA for "piecemeal investigation"

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Ultimately, this shows what happens if you do a piecemeal investigation and leave questions unanswered. It will keep biting you on the backside and does not do anyone any good.'

Tony Greig and controversy were never far apart

Tony Greig and controversy were never far apart

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Former England captain Tony Greig, one of the architects of cricket's World Series revolution in the 1970s, died at the age of 66 after suffering a heart attack at his Sydney home on Saturday.

'Indian batsmen capable of handing Aussie chin music'

'Indian batsmen capable of handing Aussie chin music'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Shubman Gill said it can be 'quite intimidating' to play cricket in Australia but asserted that his team will not back down when faced with either sledging or short-pitched deliveries during the four-Test series, starting in Adelaide on December 17.

Rameez, Shoaib add spice to controversial ICC working proposal

Rameez, Shoaib add spice to controversial ICC working proposal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Former Pakistan captain Rameez Raja has advised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to accept the working proposal on restructuring of world cricket by India, Australia and England at the ICC meeting in Dubai.

Latest controversy! Who the f*** is the third umpire, fumes Hazlewood

Latest controversy! Who the f*** is the third umpire, fumes Hazlewood

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Australian pace bowler Josh Hazlewood pleaded guilty to a dissent charge after launching an expletive-laden tirade when a decision went against him in the second Test versus New Zealand on Tuesday.

Figure out Australia's squad ahead of the World Cup final

Figure out Australia's squad ahead of the World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Penpix of the Australia squad that will play the cricket World Cup final against New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Stokes swore at me: Siraj

Stokes swore at me: Siraj

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

England's star all-rounder in his defence said he was 'being competitive'.

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Why India's review against Wade was rejected

Why India's review against Wade was rejected

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

There was a controversial moment in the third and final T20 International when India's review against Australia opener Matthew Wade was declared 'null and void' by the umpires. at the Sydney Cricket Ground, on Tuesday.

How concussion substitute Chahal fired India to win

How concussion substitute Chahal fired India to win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Concussion substitute Yuzvendra Chahal took three wickets as India beat Australia

FIFA chief Blatter booed at Asian Cup final

FIFA chief Blatter booed at Asian Cup final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

FIFA chief Sepp Blatter often talks about being the head of the "football family" but if the boos that greeted his appearance at the Asian Cup final on Saturday are anything to go by, he is not too popular with his Australian cousins.

Adani urged to fast-track Queensland coal mine project

Adani urged to fast-track Queensland coal mine project

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The massive coal mine in Queensland state has been a controversial topic, with the project expected to produce 2.3 billion tonnes of low-quality coal.

Meet Yakka Skink and Ornamental Snake which halted the Adanis in Australia

Meet Yakka Skink and Ornamental Snake which halted the Adanis in Australia

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The Adanis' Australian dreams have been shattered.

'I won't say it was unfair, I will say it was totally unfair'

'I won't say it was unfair, I will say it was totally unfair'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'Why was he was given only a one-year contract?' 'Nobody has ever asked that question and obviously nobody has answered that question.'

Did India misuse concussion substitute rule?

Did India misuse concussion substitute rule?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

India will argue that they didn't take any undue advantage from the concussion substitute rule.

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

If we have not been world beaters in cricket for the longest time, here is the reason: We look down on our bowlers and deify batsmen, argues Aakar Patel.

Djokovic flies home to Serbia, may be able to play 2023 Australian Open

Djokovic flies home to Serbia, may be able to play 2023 Australian Open

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

World men's tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic headed reluctantly home on Monday after being kicked out of Australia because of his COVID-19 unvaccinated status, but the government left the door open for a possible return to his favourite Grand Slam in 2023.

Row in Australia over PM Gillard's 'small breasts' menu

Row in Australia over PM Gillard's 'small breasts' menu

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

An Australian opposition leader has sparked a controversy by using "grossly sexist and offensive" words to describe Prime Minister Julia Gillard's body at a party fundraiser menu. The menu offered up "Julia Gillard Kentucky Fried Quail -- Small Breasts, Huge Thighs and a Big Red Box".

Won't give you any masala: Rahane on captaincy debate

Won't give you any masala: Rahane on captaincy debate

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Rahane was not ready to take a backward step when faced with difficult questions.

Stupid to blame IPL for England's Ashes debacle: Pietersen

Stupid to blame IPL for England's Ashes debacle: Pietersen

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'Hardly any of the Test team players play the IPL... So how can you blame the IPL? You can't blame the IPL. It's crazy.'

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Since exploding onto the tennis scene as a 14-year-old, Serena Williams has achieved everything on a tennis court - but her incredible collection of titles and trophies barely define the imprint the American has left on her sport.

'We paid the cricketers better salaries'

'We paid the cricketers better salaries'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'All of us tend to believe that they are so well paid, why should we bother about their payments.' 'But who all are well paid? Only a handful, maybe 3-4 of them, who go in for endorsements and things.' 'The others are struggling, playing Ranji Trophy and other matches, so that compensation we made it market-oriented.'

Why this veteran actor called Kohli 'world's worst behaved player'

Why this veteran actor called Kohli 'world's worst behaved player'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Bollywood veteran actor Naseeruddin slammed Virat Kohli for his on-field 'behaviour' after the India captain was involved in an on-field altercation with Australia skipper Tim Paine during the ongoing second Test in Perth on Monday.

WACA chief says pitch controversy storm in tea cup

WACA chief says pitch controversy storm in tea cup

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Dismissing the outrage in the Indian media after ground staff were captured on camera sitting and drinking on the pitch, WACA chief executive Graeme Wood clarified it was customary for the groundsmen to have a drink on eve of a Test match to celebrate their hard work.