News for 'Cricket Victoria'

Time will help cricketers to deal with Hughes tragedy

Time will help cricketers to deal with Hughes tragedy

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Cricketers at the elite level will simply need time to process the death of Phillip Hughes before they would be able to play again, according to a psychologist who works with New Zealand's high performance athletes.

Warne lives on in every nook and cranny of Melbourne

Warne lives on in every nook and cranny of Melbourne

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

One fan has got a mural painted on the wall of his home in Dalgaty Lane as a mark of tribute. And little wonder, it is slowly turning into a tourist destination.

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Shivam Dube carried his rich recent form into domestic circuit cracking a rapid fifty but Shreyas Gopal's four-wicket haul ensured that Mumbai were bowled out for 251

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'They're just trying to shove us on the court because we're qualifiers'

Fans likely to be allowed for India vs Australia Test at MCG

Fans likely to be allowed for India vs Australia Test at MCG

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia might feature crowds with the Victoria government saying that it is "very confident" of having fans in the stands for the much-awaited clash.

How De Villiers rewrote cricketing history

How De Villiers rewrote cricketing history

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

When South Africa's AB de Villiers scored the quickest century on Sunday, he broke more than just an ODI record. Here is how the South African has rewritten cricketing history.

Australian McDonald named Rajasthan Royals head coach

Australian McDonald named Rajasthan Royals head coach

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Rajasthan Royals on Monday appointed former Australian all-rounder Andrew McDonald as their new head coach for a three-year term.

Masks mandatory for fans at Sydney Test against India

Masks mandatory for fans at Sydney Test against India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Third Test will be played in front of a crowd of some 10,000 to allow social distancing in a ground that can hold 48,00

IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The Indian Olympic Association presented cash rewards worth Rs 20 lakh, 10 lakh, and 7.5 lakh to the gold, silver and bronze medallists respectively.

Warne auctioning 'baggy green' to raise funds for bushfire victims

Warne auctioning 'baggy green' to raise funds for bushfire victims

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Australian sports figures and several international tennis players who arrived in the country for tournaments ahead of the Australian Open have raised funds in support of relief and recovery efforts for victims.

Fan who attended MCG Test, returns positive for Covid

Fan who attended MCG Test, returns positive for Covid

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The club has added that the patron was not infectious while attending the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Shane Warne's career highlights

Shane Warne's career highlights

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Factbox on former Australian spinner Shane Warne, who died on Friday at the age of 52.

SCG Test: Check out the coolest masks

SCG Test: Check out the coolest masks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Cricket fans were at their creative best as they sported some cool face masks on Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.

With COVID-19 spike in Melbourne, NSW offers to host Australian Open

With COVID-19 spike in Melbourne, NSW offers to host Australian Open

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Victoria is undergoing a second lockdown and has nearly 8,000 active COVID-19 cases, while NSW has about 800.

Australia's Boxing Day Test against India in doubt?

Australia's Boxing Day Test against India in doubt?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Cricket Australia is open to the idea of shifting the Boxing Day Test to Perth, where the situation is under control.

No one has perfect career, you make mistakes and grow: Taylor on 100 Tests

No one has perfect career, you make mistakes and grow: Taylor on 100 Tests

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Ross Taylor stands on the cusp of a coveted 100th Test of his career.

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'I was amazed at how tasty it was.' 'They did a good job with millets and lentils, which Mr Modi liked.'

Adelaide dismisses Perth Ashes Test swap proposal

Adelaide dismisses Perth Ashes Test swap proposal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Cricket Australia are expected to announce over the next few days that the fifth Test, scheduled for Jan. 14-18 at Perth Stadium, will be switched to another city because of Western Australia's hard line on quarantine.

SEE: Family bid farewell to Dean Jones with lap of MCG

SEE: Family bid farewell to Dean Jones with lap of MCG

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Jones, known affectionately as 'Deano' by the global cricket community, played 52 Tests and 164 ODIs.

Ponting on who should open the batting for Australia in Tests vs India

Ponting on who should open the batting for Australia in Tests vs India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Former captain Ricky Ponting said Aaron Finch and uncapped Marcus Harris should open the batting for Australia in the upcoming four-Test series against India.

Forgotten man Pattinson eyes Ashes call-up

Forgotten man Pattinson eyes Ashes call-up

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Pattinson will have to get through the county season unscathed to be considered for the Ashes starting in August.

Australia's MCG allowed 85,000 crowd for AFL matches

Australia's MCG allowed 85,000 crowd for AFL matches

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

India recorded crowds of 67,200 and 66,352 for the first two Twenty20 cricket matches against England at the 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad last month.

Aus Tour: Adelaide Test to go on despite rise in COVID cases

Aus Tour: Adelaide Test to go on despite rise in COVID cases

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

With neighbouring states starting to close the borders with South Australia to try to contain the outbreak, Cricket Australia shifted international players from their Twenty20 and one-day squads north to Sydney.

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Cricket Australia on Tuesday confirmed that the Pink Test between Australia and India will remain at the Sydney Cricket Ground as scheduled.

Australia's Pattinson to return home after abuse ban

Australia's Pattinson to return home after abuse ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Pattinson was handed the ban when he admitted abusing a Queensland player during a domestic match last week.

Australia captain Finch helps student during lockdown

Australia captain Finch helps student during lockdown

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Australia's limited overs captain Aaron Finch helped second grade student Alex Altube beat the lockdown blues by assigning the kid a cricket project through his school teacher, adding some joy to his daily routine.

'Big Show' turns no-show as Maxwell dropped from state side

'Big Show' turns no-show as Maxwell dropped from state side

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

The shock omission for the match against Tasmania at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this week follows his exclusion from the one-day international team for tours of Sri Lanka and South Africa.

Will lack of red-ball practice affect Aus IPL stars ahead of Ind tour?

Will lack of red-ball practice affect Aus IPL stars ahead of Ind tour?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Australia has a mandatory 14-day quarantine for international arrivals to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Racism controversy at MCG!

Racism controversy at MCG!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

'Show us your visa' chants heard at MCG; spectators warned against racism

Ponting has advice for fellow Aussies

Ponting has advice for fellow Aussies

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Australia should stick with Joe Burns as David Warner's opening partner for next month's first Test against India

Australia likely to retain Burns as opener for India Tests

Australia likely to retain Burns as opener for India Tests

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Australia coach Justin Langer hinted on Wednesday that Joe Burns will continue as opening partner for David Warner in the Test series against India despite growing calls for Will Pucovski to replace him at the top of the order.

Australia allay pitch fears at 'dangerous' MCG

Australia allay pitch fears at 'dangerous' MCG

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Western Australia batsmen Shaun Marsh and Marcus Stoinis sustained several blows to the body struggling to adjust to the unpredictable bounce of the surface in the contest against Victoria.

New Zealand board to cut jobs amid 'challenging' conditions

New Zealand board to cut jobs amid 'challenging' conditions

Rediff.com27 May 2020

New Zealand authorities have begun easing social restrictions in recent weeks with COVID-19 cases slowing to a trickle, and sports have been given the green light to restart domestic competitions.

Aus coach Langer throws up surprise ahead of Tests

Aus coach Langer throws up surprise ahead of Tests

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Shaun Marsh's name crops up as Australia look for right opening combo.

Calls grow for Aus to pick in-form Pucovski ahead of Burns

Calls grow for Aus to pick in-form Pucovski ahead of Burns

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Very few young Australian cricketers have generated as much buzz in recent years as the 22-year-old, thanks to his prolific form in Sheffield Shield.

No relaxation in quarantine for Indian team in Australia

No relaxation in quarantine for Indian team in Australia

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Indian cricket team's much-anticipated tour of Australia will begin either in Adelaide or Brisbane instead of favoured Perth after Western Australia state government made it clear that there won't be any relaxation in quarantine guidelines in their territory.

Aspiring pilot Navneet misses entrance exam but bags CWG silver

Aspiring pilot Navneet misses entrance exam but bags CWG silver

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Navneet would like to believe the medal was worth the sacrifice.

Permanent seat for Dhoni at Wankhede

Permanent seat for Dhoni at Wankhede

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's name may be etched in the annals of Mumbai's Wankhede stadium forever.

Australia batsman Stoinis fined for personal abuse

Australia batsman Stoinis fined for personal abuse

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Batsman Marcus Stoinis has been fined A$7,500 (3,984 pounds) for directing personal abuse at Australia team mate Kane Richardson during a Big Bash League Twenty20 match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. Stoinis apologised "unreservedly" for the abuse during the Melbourne derby between the Stars and Renegades teams.