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Former Aus cricketer Dean Jones dead

Former Aus cricketer Dean Jones dead

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Jones was one of the great ambassadors of the game associating himself with the development of cricket across South Asia.

India's tour match called off, first Test against Australia doubtful

India's tour match called off, first Test against Australia doubtful

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The shocking death of batsman Phillip Hughes on Thursday has cast doubts on whether the first Test between Australia and India will go ahead in Brisbane next week.

Will Rohit Make Way For Rahul?

Will Rohit Make Way For Rahul?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma is set to bat down the order in the second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval.

India, Watch Out For Beau Webster

India, Watch Out For Beau Webster

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Beau Webster is just the second player in the Sheffield Shield competition's 132-year history to score more than 900 runs and take 30 wickets in a season. The legendary Gary Sobers was the first to achieve the feat.

Bumrah unleashes fire in Beckenham nets

Bumrah unleashes fire in Beckenham nets

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is up and running in Beckenham, putting in the hard yards before the upcoming five high-stakes Tests against England, slated to kick off on June 20 at Headingley.

Rohit Practices Hard For Champions Trophy

Rohit Practices Hard For Champions Trophy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Rohit can be seen working extensively on his batting, unleashing his signature shots including the trademark pull shots, the drives through the off-side and the straight lofted shots among others.

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.

Chappell backs 'best spinner since Warne' to play at Edgbaston

Chappell backs 'best spinner since Warne' to play at Edgbaston

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'There is a reason why wickets often fall after a change of bowling. It forces the batter to recalibrate. That variability isn't available to Shubman Gill with his current crop'

Australia's victory in Ahmedabad caps the best World Cup win: Vaughan

Australia's victory in Ahmedabad caps the best World Cup win: Vaughan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Former England captain Michael Vaughan rated Australia's World Cup triumph as the best in the tournament's history after they upstaged a rampaging India in front of a vociferous crowd.

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Will Rohit Sharma get one final opportunity to salvage his Test career?

Indian bowlers struggle as CAC XI put up 398-6

Indian bowlers struggle as CAC XI put up 398-6

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

India's bowling failed to make much of an impression as Cricket Australia Chairman's XI dominated the opening day of their two-day practice match, scoring 398 for 6 declared at the Manuka Oval, in Canberra, on Thursday.

'Rohit has earned right to walk away on his own terms'

'Rohit has earned right to walk away on his own terms'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Rohit Sharma has earned the right to walk away from Test cricket on his own terms.

'Speechless': Webster hails 'dream debut' in SCG triumph

'Speechless': Webster hails 'dream debut' in SCG triumph

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Australia all-rounder Beau Webster described his impressive debut against India during the fifth and final Test in Sydney as a 'dream come true' moment.

Ashwin, All The Numbers...

Ashwin, All The Numbers...

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Appeared in 61 Tests won by India. Only Sachin Tendulkar (72) and Virat Kohli (62) have been part of a winning XI on more occasions for India.

Boom Boom! Bumrah is back for Mumbai Indians

Boom Boom! Bumrah is back for Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is back in action after a three-month injury lay-off.

India's Adelaide Dilemma: Rahul Or...?

India's Adelaide Dilemma: Rahul Or...?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide?

Injury rules Johnson out of Kings XI's initial CLT20 matches

Injury rules Johnson out of Kings XI's initial CLT20 matches

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Cricket Australia on Wednesday said fast bowler Mitchell Johnson will not immediately join Kings XI Punjab in India for the Oppo Champions League Twenty20 due to a rib injury.

India have missed a trick by dropping Siraj for CT: Pathan

India have missed a trick by dropping Siraj for CT: Pathan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Shami has been chosen in India's white-ball rubber squad against England consisting five T20Is and three ODIs which will act as a build up to the Champions Trophy next month, where the team's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's inclusion is subject to fitness.

Mandhana, Richa, Deepti in ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year

Mandhana, Richa, Deepti in ICC Women's T20I Team of the Year

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Star opener Smriti Mandhana, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh and all-rounder Deepti Sharma were on Saturday named in the ICC Women's T20I Team of Year 2024.

Sarfaraz spills out Pakistan's plan to spoil David Warner's farewell

Sarfaraz spills out Pakistan's plan to spoil David Warner's farewell

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Pakistan's experienced wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed laid out the team's plans to ruin Australia's star batter David Warner's farewell Test series.

Why New Zealand pulled out of tour match on Day 2 in Sydney

Why New Zealand pulled out of tour match on Day 2 in Sydney

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Why New Zealand pulled out of tour match in Sydney on Day 2

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

A washout in England-Namibia game in the same group will see Scotland go through.

Will India Retain XI Against South Africa?

Will India Retain XI Against South Africa?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Sunday's match against South Africa?

India was so brave... didn't bother playing Ashwin: Cook

India was so brave... didn't bother playing Ashwin: Cook

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The Indian team is brave and supremely confident in its ability to win from any situation, said England's all-time great Alastair Cook.

Australia too good for World XI

Australia too good for World XI

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Team first policy: Nayar defends dropping Ashwin, Jadeja

Team first policy: Nayar defends dropping Ashwin, Jadeja

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Nayar believes that the whole team has bought into Rohit and Gambhir's philosophy, including the two spin greats.

Bambai Se Aaya Mera Dost

Bambai Se Aaya Mera Dost

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Mumbai boys made a cool statement in Melbourne as Sarfaraz Khan posed alongside Skipper Rohit Sharma.

Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'Unfortunately, we tend to crack under pressure and lose close matches as we have seen in recent games.'

Aussie coach confirms playing XI for Boxing Day Test

Aussie coach confirms playing XI for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Langer said Australia are going with the same playing XI for the second Test unless and until something happens over the next few days.

'What Does Gill Contribute To The Team?'

'What Does Gill Contribute To The Team?'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'He has not lived up to expectations.' 'If this was Shubman Gill from Tamil Nadu, he would have been dropped.'

Australia's Test warm-up in South Africa cancelled

Australia's Test warm-up in South Africa cancelled

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Australia's only warm-up fixture ahead of the three-match Test series against South Africa has been cancelled after torrential rain in Potchefstroom left little chance of play.

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.

Rohit reveals why Chakaravarthy shocked Kiwis...

Rohit reveals why Chakaravarthy shocked Kiwis...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

India's mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy took 5 wickets for 42 runs in a convincing 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final Champions Trophy group game, sending India through to the semifinals alongside the Kiwis.

Pant or DK in India's Playing XI? Ponting picks his man

Pant or DK in India's Playing XI? Ponting picks his man

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Elaborating on their abilities, the Australian legend added: "Rishabh in the middle order and Dinesh as a finisher, they look extremely dangerous to me."

'No cricket pundit should ask for Rahul to be dropped'

'No cricket pundit should ask for Rahul to be dropped'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Gautam Gambhir backed the struggling KL Rahul, stating that every player goes through a lean patch and Rahul shouldn't be singled out.

Will crunch of southpaws affect India at CT?

Will crunch of southpaws affect India at CT?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'In the 2023 World Cup, we lacked batting depth from No. 8 onwards. These are the crucial questions that need to be addressed.'

India A: Can Rahul regain lost touch at MCG?

India A: Can Rahul regain lost touch at MCG?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Rahul will come in place of Baba Indrajith, who scored 9 and 6 and didn't look comfortable at all against pace and bounce, which wasn't exactly 125 clicks.

CT Semis: Should India Play Chakravarthy?

CT Semis: Should India Play Chakravarthy?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Except in the IPL, the Australians have not had a good look at Varun Chakravarthy's bowling and that could spell trouble for Steve Smith and Co.

Rahul Big Fan Favourite Down Under

Rahul Big Fan Favourite Down Under

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The India vice-captain, who didn't play in the match, obliged fans at the WACA in Perth by clicking selfies with them and signing autographs.

WTC Final: Ponting backs both Jadeja & Ashwin to feature in playing XI

WTC Final: Ponting backs both Jadeja & Ashwin to feature in playing XI

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Ricky Ponting believes that India will play both Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin in the World Test Championship final against Australia, starting June 7.