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CA let me and the team down during 'Monkeygate': Ponting

CA let me and the team down during 'Monkeygate': Ponting

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels Cricket Australia let him and the entire team down during the 2008 'Monkeygate' controversy, saying that CA officials acted as if the relationship with India mattered more than the national players.

Wordwide ban on Chris Gayle? Tell Us!

Wordwide ban on Chris Gayle? Tell Us!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Australian cricket legend Ian Chappell has called for a worldwide ban on Chris Gayle.

Shankar replaces Pandya for Aus ODIs, Gill receives maiden call-up

Shankar replaces Pandya for Aus ODIs, Gill receives maiden call-up

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay Shankar will replace suspended Hardik Pandya for India's ongoing ODI series in Australia, while rookie Punjab opener Shubman Gill will be joining the national team during the limited over series in New Zealand.

Australian cricketers are no longer friends, says Kohli

Australian cricketers are no longer friends, says Kohli

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said he no longer considers Australian cricketers his friends after being targetted both on and off the field by them in a fiercely-fought Test series that his team won.

Harbhajan has been an inspiration: Ashwin

Harbhajan has been an inspiration: Ashwin

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Harbhajan Singh's tweet about 'spin-friendly' pitches in India lead to a controversy with many perceiving the senior spinner was taking a dig at India's spin king Ravinchandran Ashwin. Ashwin was awarded man of the series for taking 27 wickets in the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand. The off-spinner has also taken the No.1 spot in Test rankings for bowlers.

Andre Russell banned from using black bat in BBL

Andre Russell banned from using black bat in BBL

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell has been banned by Cricket Australia (CA) to use his black bat in the Big Bash League.

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Two months on from the interview, Bancroft said he had been in touch with Warner, and that all three banned players had supported each other through their "journey".

Indian Cricket in 2019: Kohli 'The King' on field, Ganguly 'The Maharaj' off it

Indian Cricket in 2019: Kohli 'The King' on field, Ganguly 'The Maharaj' off it

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli and Indian cricket remained an enduring love story and Sourav Ganguly held out promise for a path-breaking reign off the field in a year during which the country finally embraced pink ball Tests. There were the heartbreaks, the biggest one being a World Cup semi-final exit, and not to forget the anxious wait on what Mahendra Singh Dhoni might do next after being on a sabbatical for half the year.

No one close to Hardik with bat and ball in Indian team: Sehwag

No one close to Hardik with bat and ball in Indian team: Sehwag

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The Mumbai Indians all-rounder pummelled 402 runs in 15 innings in the IPL at a staggering strike rate of 191.42, with a highest score of 91.

Rain makes Broad wait for wicket No 500

Rain makes Broad wait for wicket No 500

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

He will become the seventh bowler overall and only the second England bowler, after James Anderson, to reach the landmark figure.

'I wanted to pick up the stump and stab Kohli'

'I wanted to pick up the stump and stab Kohli'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Recalling a run-in with Virat Kohli, former Australia opener Ed Cowan on Friday said he once felt like picking up a stump and stabbing the current India captain after being told something 'highly inappropriate'.

Paine refutes South African version of Warner-De Kock spat

Paine refutes South African version of Warner-De Kock spat

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

South Africa team manager Mohammed Moosajee said on Monday that Warner had engaged in a personal verbal attack against De Kock on the pitch that involved members of his family.

Pant rewarded for consistency, gets grade A contract; Dhawan demoted

Pant rewarded for consistency, gets grade A contract; Dhawan demoted

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The Elite list is set to comprise only three players ---skipper Virat Kohli, his limited overs deputy Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah.

Warner relinquishes Sunrisers Hyderabad captaincy

Warner relinquishes Sunrisers Hyderabad captaincy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

"In light of recent events, David Warner has stepped down as captain of SunRisers Hyderabad. The new captain of the Team will be announced shortly," K.Shanmugam, CEO, Sunrisers Hyderabad, was quoted as saying in a statement.

Covid-19 and cricket: Melbourne Magic in morbid 2020

Covid-19 and cricket: Melbourne Magic in morbid 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The challenges in a post COVID-19 world were new and unusual but unlike other Indian sports, cricket could partially redeem itself, thanks to the deep pockets of the BCCI

Cricket Buzz: Joshi, Powar among 20 applicants for Indian women's coach job

Cricket Buzz: Joshi, Powar among 20 applicants for Indian women's coach job

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Former India spinners Sunil Joshi and Ramesh Powar will be among 20 candidates to be interviewed for the role of the women's cricket coach in Mumbai on Friday.

Twitter blocks accounts of Punjabi singer JazzyB, 3 others

Twitter blocks accounts of Punjabi singer JazzyB, 3 others

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Twitter has blocked accounts of Punjabi rapper JazzyB, Sydney-based hip-hop artist L-Fresh the Lion and two others following demands by the Indian government.

England's Bairstow braces for amazing but gruelling season

England's Bairstow braces for amazing but gruelling season

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Bairstow will be a key player for the England in the World Cup starting May 30 in the United Kingdom.

Setback for Adani; Queensland vetoes $900 mn loan proposal

Setback for Adani; Queensland vetoes $900 mn loan proposal

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

The Adani group had applied for the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility loan for building the 388-km rail line to connect the Carmichael coal mine to the sea port.

DRS howler, team masseur's misfield take centre stage on Day 3

DRS howler, team masseur's misfield take centre stage on Day 3

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The Decision Review System was again mired in controversy on Saturday (November 28) during the second day's play between Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide after Nathan Lyon was controversially given a reprieve off an appeal for a catch despite HotSpot clearly indicating an edge.

'Kohli was silly and disrespectful'

'Kohli was silly and disrespectful'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson slammed India captain Virat Kohli, describing his behaviour as 'disrespectful' and 'silly' during the second Test in Perth.

Big Bash League: Why Russell's black bat ban was revoked

Big Bash League: Why Russell's black bat ban was revoked

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell was given the all-clear to use his black bat in Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash League on Tuesday after it was initially banned for leaving marks on the ball.

Finally, some runs for KL Rahul...

Finally, some runs for KL Rahul...

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Out-of-favour India opener K L Rahul was back amongst the runs, hitting an unbeaten half-century to steer India 'A' to 219 for one on day two of the first unofficial Test against England Lions.

Did KP cheat? ICC denies players probed over silicone on bats

Did KP cheat? ICC denies players probed over silicone on bats

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The International Cricket Council (ICC) have launched a probe into allegations some batsmen in the Ashes series have used silicone tape on the edge of their bats to confuse Hotspot technology, Australia's Channel Nine TV reported on Wednesday.

Chappell slams BCCI for muzzling commentators over DRS

Chappell slams BCCI for muzzling commentators over DRS

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell has slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India for "muzzling" commentators over the controversial DRS and said he won't be working under the terms of BCCI during the seven-match ODI series between India and Australia, starting Sunday.

Bizarre, strange and horrible 24 hours: Tim Paine

Bizarre, strange and horrible 24 hours: Tim Paine

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Tim Paine laments Australian capitulation in third Test amid ball-tampering scandal

Meet the TOP 8 women's contenders at US Open

Meet the TOP 8 women's contenders at US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Here are eight women to watch during the US Open which starts on Monday.

'Next few days, weeks and months will be difficult for Australian cricket'

'Next few days, weeks and months will be difficult for Australian cricket'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

It will be difficult for Australia's besmirched cricketers to reclaim their reputations when the dust settles on the ball-tampering scandal but the episode is nonetheless a chance for the team to reclaim some of its lost principles and values, feels former batsman Michael Hussey.

Under-fire O'Keeffe pens open apology letter to Indian fans and players

Under-fire O'Keeffe pens open apology letter to Indian fans and players

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Responding to the flak he received for his racist jokes on Indian players made on air during the course of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia, O'Keeffe said his jokes were interpreted wrongly

Smith, Warner's IPL future undecided

Smith, Warner's IPL future undecided

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla said Rajasthan Royals will wait and see what sanctions the ICC imposes on Steve Smith before taking a call on his future as the franchise's captain, following a ball tampering scandal that prompted, among others, even Australia's prime minister to react.

Adani clears another hurdle to get Oz mining lease

Adani clears another hurdle to get Oz mining lease

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The agreement was signed on Tuesday at state's Isaac Regional Council meeting.

Dominant India look set to canter against Afghanistan

Dominant India look set to canter against Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Afghanistan's controversial campaign, marred by poor on and off-field decisions, has gone from bad to worse. They now face the onerous task of squaring off against a galaxy of world class players, whose performance graph is on the upswing.

Lehmann says he will learn from Broad attack

Lehmann says he will learn from Broad attack

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Australia coach Darren Lehmann says he will learn from the controversy he caused by calling England bowler Stuart Broad a cheat.

'I could name you players who nicked it and didn't walk'

'I could name you players who nicked it and didn't walk'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

England's Stuart Broad has defended his decision not to walk in the most controversial incident of the first Ashes series this year, suggesting the huge row blew up because Australia had "wasted" their two referrals.

Mithali, Harmanpreet remain ODI and T20 captains; Veda Krishnamurthy dropped

Mithali, Harmanpreet remain ODI and T20 captains; Veda Krishnamurthy dropped

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

India will play three ODIs in New Zealand beginning January 24 as part of the ICC Women's Championship before playing three T20 Internationals.

After a chequered decade, IPL set to dazzle again

After a chequered decade, IPL set to dazzle again

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off on Saturday with two reinstated teams and a new broadcaster in a fresh testament to its undiminished appeal to India's incurably cricket-obsessed masses.

Their back-chat, attitude was unacceptable: Arthur

Their back-chat, attitude was unacceptable: Arthur

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Australia coach Mickey Arthur on Wednesday said the controversial decision to axe four players, including vice-captain Shane Watson, for the third Test against India was "a culmination of lots of small minor indiscretions".

How much will the Aussies miss Smith and Warner?

How much will the Aussies miss Smith and Warner?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

India are favourites to 'steamroll' Australia in the Test series Down Under due to the absence of the experienced duo of Steve Smith and David Warner.

Adani cancels $2.6 bn deal with Australian mining giant

Adani cancels $2.6 bn deal with Australian mining giant

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

The $16.5 billion Carmichael coal mine project when completed would be one of the world's largest.

'Pandya's presence ensures all bases are covered'

'Pandya's presence ensures all bases are covered'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar, on Monday, welcomed Hardik Pandya's return to the Indian ODI team, saying his presence covers all bases for the side.