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Age no barrier for Nathan Lyon's success!

Age no barrier for Nathan Lyon's success!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

There is a saying that spinners mature after 30 and Lyon with 479 wickets from 118 Tests is a shining example of that adage.

When Cauvery lost out to Cricket

When Cauvery lost out to Cricket

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Cauvery matters to Chennai-ites, but not at the cost of cricket, or its home team, or its favourite captain, reports A Ganesh Nadar after watching Tuesday night's zinger of a game between CSK and KKR.

The final moments before Symonds died...

The final moments before Symonds died...

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Local man tried to save Symonds after crash

India to play four Tests in West Indies later this summer

India to play four Tests in West Indies later this summer

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

India will visit the West Indies for a four-match Test series later this summer, which will revive bilateral ties between the two teams after almost a two-year hiatus.

Langer quits as Australia coach

Langer quits as Australia coach

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Langer's tenure culminated in a 4-0 thrashing of England in the Ashes serie

No tour games for Australia before WTC, Ashes a risky move: Lehmann

No tour games for Australia before WTC, Ashes a risky move: Lehmann

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Ex-coach Lehmann unhappy with Australia not playing tour games ahead of WTC final, Ashes

Ashes: Paine reckons Aus big guns need to fire soon

Ashes: Paine reckons Aus big guns need to fire soon

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

He felt Australia will get better as the series progresses.

Cricket World Cup is music for FM stations

Cricket World Cup is music for FM stations

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

It is likely to generate advertising revenue of Rs 55 crore.

Australia will play Green as pure batter in 1st Test: Gilchrist

Australia will play Green as pure batter in 1st Test: Gilchrist

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Legendary wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist believes Australia will play all-rounder Cameron Green as a pure batter at No 6 in the first Test against India.

Why is AB de Villiers running away from Test cricket

Why is AB de Villiers running away from Test cricket

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

AB de Villiers has ruled himself out of South Africa's tour to England later this year, having already said he would not be available for the Test series in New Zealand in March, as he focuses on limited overs cricket.

Fake T20 league taking bets from Russia busted in Gujarat

Fake T20 league taking bets from Russia busted in Gujarat

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Police have busted a gang conducting a fake T20 cricket tournament in Mehsana Gujarat to take bets from Russian bookies by live streaming the matches and arrested four of its members, an official said on Monday.

Andrew Symonds dies in car accident in Queensland

Andrew Symonds dies in car accident in Queensland

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Multiple media outlets said Symonds, who was 46 and played 26 times for Australia, had been involved in a single vehicle incident in Hervey Range, 50 km from Townsville on Saturday night.

Senior Aus players clear the air with under-fire Langer

Senior Aus players clear the air with under-fire Langer

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'The last few days we've really been able to galvanise around him, to have some really robust discussions on where we want to take this cricket team, what we expect of him and what he expects of us.'

Lawson holds Australia skipper Cummins accountable

Lawson holds Australia skipper Cummins accountable

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

As Australia fell to two straight losses against hosts India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Geoff Lawson held skipper Pat Cummins accountable.

Australia's Langer not 'edgy' ahead of contract talks

Australia's Langer not 'edgy' ahead of contract talks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Langer's tenure looked to be on thin ice last year amid reports that his coaching style had caused dressing room discontent.

What went wrong for South Africa in Boxing Day Test

What went wrong for South Africa in Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Elgar's tactics and decision-making were terrible, says Simon Katich

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.

Lack of practice matches will hurt Aus, reckons Healy

Lack of practice matches will hurt Aus, reckons Healy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The touring side under Pat Cummins is not scheduled to play any tour games in between Tests, and Healy thinks that could hurt Australia's chances in the crucial series.

RIP Tony Cozier: Cricket fraternity mourn and pay tribute to the legend

RIP Tony Cozier: Cricket fraternity mourn and pay tribute to the legend

Rediff.com12 May 2016

From Michael Holding to Virender Sehwag, the cricket fraternity mourned the demise of renowned West Indies commentator Tony Cozier and paid glowing tributes to the legendary voice of the game.

Disappointed, shell-shocked! Allan Border after India hand Australia six-wicket loss

Disappointed, shell-shocked! Allan Border after India hand Australia six-wicket loss

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

As India took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Australia in the Border-Gavaskar series, a dejected Allan Border opened up on the visitor's loss.

I still remain bullish on the series: O'Keefe on Australia's chances

I still remain bullish on the series: O'Keefe on Australia's chances

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

As Australia opted to go with just one pacer for second Test against India, former spinner Steve O'Keefe opened up on the team's chances of beating India at home.

Australia overthought stuff: Allan Border on Travis Head's exclusion from Nagpur Test

Australia overthought stuff: Allan Border on Travis Head's exclusion from Nagpur Test

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Allan Border opened up on the team's selection and said Australia overthought during the first Test in Nagpur.

WTC Final: 'Smith-Head partnership was the difference'

WTC Final: 'Smith-Head partnership was the difference'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes the 285-run first innings partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head made the difference in the World Test Championship final.

Clarke pulls out of Big Bash; may never play cricket again!

Clarke pulls out of Big Bash; may never play cricket again!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Former Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke has withdrawn from a lucrative domestic Twenty20 contract as he reassesses whether he will ever play the sport again.

Hayden, Waugh shocked by Australia's XI for 1st Test

Hayden, Waugh shocked by Australia's XI for 1st Test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Australian team management chose Peter Handscomb ahead of Travis Head

Former Aus cricket coach Mickey Arthur eyes rugby switch

Former Aus cricket coach Mickey Arthur eyes rugby switch

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Sacked Australia cricket coach Mickey Arthur is in talks to join Perth-based Super 15 rugby franchise Western Force.

'I think the 50-over game is a superior game to 20-over cricket'

'I think the 50-over game is a superior game to 20-over cricket'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Former Australia captain Allan Border has called for an end to Twenty20 internationals outside the World Cup and hopes the 50-over game will not be allowed to "wither and die".

Australia's bold prediction: Warner set to dominate Ashes

Australia's bold prediction: Warner set to dominate Ashes

Rediff.com24 May 2023

David Warner will have a big Ashes and have backed him to deliver at the top of the order.

Australia selectors face Paine-ful headache ahead of Ashes

Australia selectors face Paine-ful headache ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

While form is important, Tim Paine's hopes of retaining his spot may ultimately rest on whether selectors feel he might be a major distraction amid the pressures of an Ashes series.

Vaughan says he is sorry for pain felt by former team mate Rafiq

Vaughan says he is sorry for pain felt by former team mate Rafiq

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Former England captain Michael Vaughan said he is sorry for all the hurt Azeem Rafiq has experienced following his ex-Yorkshire team mate's revelations about racism in English cricket.

How Smart TV Is Changing India

How Smart TV Is Changing India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The way video is being watched and monetised is changing. This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise.

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The growing interest in alternative sports is encouraging Ronnie Screwvala to extend the U Mumba brand from kabaddi to football and volleyball.

BBC drops Vaughan from Ashes coverage amid racism claims

BBC drops Vaughan from Ashes coverage amid racism claims

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Former England captain Michael Vaughan will play no part in the BBC's coverage of the upcoming Ashes series after being named in the racism controversy involving former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq, the broadcaster said on Wednesday.

Michael Holding announces retirement from commentary

Michael Holding announces retirement from commentary

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The legendary Michael Holding, one of the fiercest pacers and one of the most respected voices in world cricket, has called time on his illustrious career as a commentator and broadcaster.

Fans gear up for 2nd Test at Chepauk

Fans gear up for 2nd Test at Chepauk

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

TNCA announced the protocols for allowing the entry of 15,000 fans for the match

PM Modi hails Mithali Raj's achievement

PM Modi hails Mithali Raj's achievement

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

PM Modi says Mithali Raj is inspiration to both men, women cricketers

Australia to bid farewell to lovable rogue Warne at MCG

Australia to bid farewell to lovable rogue Warne at MCG

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Much of Warne's life resonates for Australians, most of whom would identify with his suburban upbringing and his determination to live life to the fullest.

Paine says teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 WC

Paine says teams may refuse to play Afghanistan at T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Australia are due to face the Afghanistan men's team in Hobart from November 27, but Cricket Australia said on Thursday they would not host the side if reports women's cricket would not be supported in the country were substantiated.

Perth Ashes Test in doubt due to COVID-19 curbs: Minister

Perth Ashes Test in doubt due to COVID-19 curbs: Minister

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Perth may not be able to hold an Ashes Test over Australia's home summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, sports minister Richard Colbeck said on Tuesday.