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Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes succumbs to head injury

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes succumbs to head injury

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Australian cricketer Phil Hughes died in a Sydney hospital on Thursday, two days after being hit on the head during a domestic match on Tuesday.

NSW bowler Aaron Bird reported for suspect action

NSW bowler Aaron Bird reported for suspect action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

New South Wales bowler Aaron Bird was reported for having a doubtful bowling action during his stint in the Ford Ranger Cup. Match umpires mentioned about Aaron as having a doubtful bowling action with some of his deliveries during the Ford Ranger Cup matches between Queensland and New South Wales on October 18, South Australia and New South Wales on October 22, and the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash Final between New South Wales and Victoria on January 24.

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, said Cricket Australia, which has submitted its report to the International Cricket Council.

Indian cricketers' security tightened in Brisbane after hostage crisis

Indian cricketers' security tightened in Brisbane after hostage crisis

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

No decision yet on the fate of the Sydney Test, which starts December 26, but for us the tour is still on, says the Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary, Sanjay Patel.

Melbourne on standby as COVID wreaks havoc in Sydney

Melbourne on standby as COVID wreaks havoc in Sydney

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The third Test venue has been the subject of debate after a new community outbreak emerged in Sydney's northern beach suburbs late last week.

Ex-Australia spinner MacGill kidnapped for ransom

Ex-Australia spinner MacGill kidnapped for ransom

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Australian police arrested four men in dawn raids on Wednesday in connection with the alleged kidnap and assault of former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill.

Gambhir calls for 'permanent solution' against racial abuse

Gambhir calls for 'permanent solution' against racial abuse

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Gambhir's remarks came after the touring team was subjected to racial abuse by a few individuals in the stands

Warner, Abbot barred from rejoining Aus squad

Warner, Abbot barred from rejoining Aus squad

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

CA bans haircuts of Big Bash players among other new COVID-19 protocols.

Aussie IPL stars return home; CA 'grateful' to BCCI

Aussie IPL stars return home; CA 'grateful' to BCCI

Rediff.com17 May 2021

They will all be spending two weeks in a Sydney hotel for the mandatory quarantine.

Death of Australian batsman Hughes ruled 'tragic accident'

Death of Australian batsman Hughes ruled 'tragic accident'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

After reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine whether the 25-year-old's death could have been avoided, NSW State Coroner Michael Barnes said he could find no evidence to support the view of Hughes' family that he had died in a "very unsafe workplace".

In Photos: Abbott shows he is ready for his SCG return

In Photos: Abbott shows he is ready for his SCG return

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Australian bowler Sean Abbott, who bowled the bouncer that led to the death of Phillip Hughes, is set to return to action.

NSW first team to qualify for Champions League T20

NSW first team to qualify for Champions League T20

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Australian state side New South Wales has become the first team to qualify for the Twenty20 Champions League this October after making the finals of their domestic competition in Melbourne.

It's NSW's disciplne vs Caribbean flair

It's NSW's disciplne vs Caribbean flair

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

A battle of nerves will unfold when Trinidad & Tobago and New South Wales Blues -- the two unbeaten sides in the event so far -- clash in a League A match of the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 tournament in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Umpire Harper warned about Smith, Warner in 2016

Umpire Harper warned about Smith, Warner in 2016

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

A match referee had warned of disgraced Australian cricketers Steve Smith and David Warner "being involved in a ball-tampering incident" in the domestic Sheffield Shield in 2016, a media report said on Friday.

Indian team wear black armbands to pay respect to Achrekar

Indian team wear black armbands to pay respect to Achrekar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Indian cricketers wore black armbands on the opening day of the fourth and final Test against Australia in Sydney as a mark of respect for Sachin Tendulkar's coach Ramakant Achrekar who passed away on Wednesday.

Mitchell Starc doesn't regret opting out of IPL

Mitchell Starc doesn't regret opting out of IPL

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Mitchell Starc had decided before the player's auction that he would not be participating in the IPL 2020

Australia unable to identify fans who abused Siraj: report

Australia unable to identify fans who abused Siraj: report

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Cricket Australia has told the ICC that it was unable to identify spectators who racially abused Indian players during the Sydney Test and the six who were ejected from the stands are not the real culprits, a media report stated on Tuesday.

PIX: Team India touches down in Sydney

PIX: Team India touches down in Sydney

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

A 25-strong Indian squad, led by captain Virat Kohli, landed in Sydney on Thursday for a gruelling two-month Australia tour which starts with a 14-day quarantine-cum-training period on the outskirts of the city.

Day 3, Hughes injury update: Fight for dear life continues

Day 3, Hughes injury update: Fight for dear life continues

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes remains in an induced coma on Thursday after spending a second night in a Sydney, with the local ambulance service now under scrutiny for their response to the accident.

NSW trounce Victoria Bushrangers to enter final

NSW trounce Victoria Bushrangers to enter final

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

New South Wales breezed into the final of the Champions League Twenty20, steamrolling country cousins Victoria Bushrangers by 79 runs in a grossly lop-sided semi-final in Delhi on Wednesday night.

Steve Waugh smashes 211 for NSW

Steve Waugh smashes 211 for NSW

Rediff.com6 Feb 2003

Victoria bore the brunt of the Australia Test captain's knock in the inter-state match.

Ganga dedicates sensational NSW win to West Indies

Ganga dedicates sensational NSW win to West Indies

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Trinidad & Tobago skipper Darren Ganga lauded Keiron Pollard for his scintillating batting display and said the Caribbean team is full with talents like him who are hungry to perform on the big stage.

Pollard's 18-ball 54 takes Trinidad past NSW

Pollard's 18-ball 54 takes Trinidad past NSW

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Keiren Pollard's whirlwind knock helped Trinidad and Tobago's beat New South Wales Blues by four wickets in a League B match and move a step closer towards a semi-final spot in the inaugural Champions League T20 in Hyderabad on Friday.

Is Lehman's son ready to fill vacant No 6 spot?

Is Lehman's son ready to fill vacant No 6 spot?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Jake Lehmann's strong form could force an awkward decision at the selectors table where his father sits.

Symonds in trouble again

Symonds in trouble again

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

The public apology he tendered was not enough and troubled all-rounder Andrew Symonds will now appear in a Cricket Australia code of conduct hearing on Thursday to explain his radio diatribe against New Zealand player Brendon McCullum. The hearing would be chaired by CA Code of Conduct Senior Commissioner Gordon Lewis.

Ponting remembers Hughes on first death anniversary

Ponting remembers Hughes on first death anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

As the first death anniversary of former Australian batsman Phillip Hughes nears, former skipper Ricky Ponting has paid tribute to the late cricketer, saying that he misses his 'infectious personality'.

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.

Indian cab driver's son tipped to save Aus for Ashes

Indian cab driver's son tipped to save Aus for Ashes

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

An Indian-origin rookie Australian pace bowler has been tipped as a probable hope for the Ashes after an explosive start to his first-class career and adapting well to the pressures of the Sheffield Shield.

Shocked players to be counselled following Hughes's nasty head blow

Shocked players to be counselled following Hughes's nasty head blow

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Traumatised players from the New South Wales and South Australia teams are being offered counselling after batsman Phillip Hughes was taken to hospital following a shocking head injury that needed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and surgery.

Katich fires NSW to easy win over Diamond Eagles

Katich fires NSW to easy win over Diamond Eagles

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Captain Simon Katich led from the front with a classy half century as New South Wales easily beat Diamond Eagles by 53 runs in a Group B match of the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 in Delhi on Friday. The Australia opener scored 53 runs off 41 deliveries as New South Wales put up a competitive 144 for 6 in their 20 on a slow Ferozshah Kotla wicket.

David Warner's 135 not out highest individual score in CL T20

David Warner's 135 not out highest individual score in CL T20

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Statistical highlights of Tuesday's Champions League Twenty20 match between New South Wales and Chennai Super Kings, in Chennai.

'You don't always have a good game'

'You don't always have a good game'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Australian vice captain Shane Watson has confirmed that he would return to bowling in Cape Town for the first of two T20 fixtures against South Africa.

Katich says batting needs to improve

Katich says batting needs to improve

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

New South Wales Blues skipper Simon Katich was relived after his move to bowl Steve O'Keefe in the Super Over paid off in their Champions League T20 match, on Wednesday, but felt the batting needed to improve further.

CA mulls saving youngsters from IPL

CA mulls saving youngsters from IPL

Rediff.com27 Dec 2009

In a bid to discourage youngsters from joining the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL), Cricket Australia is mulling over increasing their contract values, according to a report.

With nothing to prove, Starc's keeping out the din

With nothing to prove, Starc's keeping out the din

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Just with having multiple broadcasters and a whole bunch of radio and print and the rest, I probably read into that noise a bit too much.'

Lee ignored; Haddin, Siddle back in Aus T20 squad

Lee ignored; Haddin, Siddle back in Aus T20 squad

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Injury-prone fast bowler Brett Lee on Monday failed to make a comeback to international cricket after being overlooked by the selectors for Australia's one-off Twenty20 tie against Sri Lanka.

Meet the World Cup players

Meet the World Cup players

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta profiles the cricketers playing the World Cup 2019.

'First Test will play part in Australia players' healing process'

'First Test will play part in Australia players' healing process'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Former Australia cricket team captain Mark Taylor has said that next week's rescheduled first Test against India would allow the nation's grieving cricketers to start moving on from Phillip Hughes's shock passing.

IPL: Nepal's Lamichchane gets his Daredevils jersey

IPL: Nepal's Lamichchane gets his Daredevils jersey

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Sandeep Lamichchane -- Nepal's first player to have signed up for the Indian Premier League -- was presented with his team jersey on Friday.