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BCCI keeping an eye out for 'Kingpin' of match-fixing

BCCI keeping an eye out for 'Kingpin' of match-fixing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

BCCI's anti-corruption chief Ajit Singh said Ravinder Dandiwal, who hails from Mohali, also finds a mention in ACU's education manual.

Why Khawaja may not open the batting in India Tests

Why Khawaja may not open the batting in India Tests

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja on Thursday hinted he could bat in the middle order in the upcoming four-Test series against India, starting in Adelaide on December 6.

Chappell, Clarke want Pucovski as opener for India Tests

Chappell, Clarke want Pucovski as opener for India Tests

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Former captains, including Ian Chappell and Michael Clarke, have called for the inclusion of young opener Will Pucovski in Australia's team for the upcoming four-Test series against India.

Pakistan-born Fawad has no issues with Australia's drinking culture

Pakistan-born Fawad has no issues with Australia's drinking culture

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Boozy celebrations have been a part of Australian cricket for decades but Test hopeful Fawad Ahmed will be politely declining when the victory beers are passed around on the tour of the Caribbean and England.

Aus Pattinson banned for abuse, to miss first Pak Test

Aus Pattinson banned for abuse, to miss first Pak Test

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

'I have done the wrong thing and accept the penalty. I'm gutted to miss a Test match, but the standards are there for a reason and the fault is mine'.

Fit-again Khawaja makes his way to Aus squad for India series

Fit-again Khawaja makes his way to Aus squad for India series

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Australia pick two uncapped players for first two Tests

'I was loving it!' Will has his way in the baggy green

'I was loving it!' Will has his way in the baggy green

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Will Pucovski rode his luck, but his 62 was the best return for an Australian opener in the series so far and helped his side into a strong position at the end of Day 1 of the third Test against India at the SCG.

Buzz: Misbah hits out at B'desh for refusing Pak invite

Buzz: Misbah hits out at B'desh for refusing Pak invite

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had made it clear to their Bangladesh counterparts that it will not host them on a neutral venue during the upcoming home series in January-February.

Australia's Handscomb inches closer to World Cup spot

Australia's Handscomb inches closer to World Cup spot

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

'I didn't know if I was ever going to play a one-dayer again. It's funny how things change but it was nice to get that opportunity in Australia and take it, then to have faith (from) the selectors to keep me in, it was nice to get (maiden hundred) today. It was pretty special'

Australia's Maxwell fined over row with teammate Wade

Australia's Maxwell fined over row with teammate Wade

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been hit with a team fine for criticising Matt Wade over his decisions as captain of the Victoria state side, skipper Steve Smith said on Saturday.

Australia, NZ cancel domestic first class competition

Australia, NZ cancel domestic first class competition

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

New South Wales have been named Australia's Sheffield Shield champions for the first time in six years after the competition's final was called of due to the coronavirus, governing body Cricket Australia (CA) said on Tuesday.

Undisciplined Smith in trouble again

Undisciplined Smith in trouble again

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Fined for dissent in Sheffield Shield match

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Memorable moments from Shane Warne's glittering career.

Rare run of fitness has Pattinson pinching himself

Rare run of fitness has Pattinson pinching himself

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'I think the next process for me, if I do get a chance in the Test arena, is to try and play more back-to-back cricket now'

IOA claims 'grave injustice' in CWG 2026 programme

IOA claims 'grave injustice' in CWG 2026 programme

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The exclusion of shooting, wrestling and archery from the initial programme of 2026 Commonwealth Games as "grave injustice" to the country

It's almost epidemic: Chappell on mental health issues forcing players out

It's almost epidemic: Chappell on mental health issues forcing players out

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

ill Pucovski has become the third Australian cricketer to report mental health problems to the team management in just over two weeks

Ashwin retains No. 2 slot in bowlers' Test rankings

Ashwin retains No. 2 slot in bowlers' Test rankings

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The Test batting chart is headed by Australia's Marnus Labuschagne (915 points), followed by England captain Joe Root (900) while New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson (879) dislodged Steve Smith (877) from the No. 3 slot.

Priyanka's Day Out With Baby Malti Marie

Priyanka's Day Out With Baby Malti Marie

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Katrina's back with her boys... Abhishek Bachchan meets his hero... Karisma's quiz question...

Pucovski ready for Aus debut after mental struggles

Pucovski ready for Aus debut after mental struggles

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'We do the necessary checks (and) Will's good to go, so we're hopeful that he'll be fine all the way through.'

Major changes in Australia's Test team after India debacle

Major changes in Australia's Test team after India debacle

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Batsmen Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh were all dropped from the squad that lost a home Test series against India for the first time.

Hughes mourned, Australia to launch immediate safety review

Hughes mourned, Australia to launch immediate safety review

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Australia's cricket board will launch an 'immediate' review into player safety in the wake of Phillip Hughes' death, as the global cricket community mourned on Friday.

In year of setbacks, Maxwell fights demons to reach ODI landmark

In year of setbacks, Maxwell fights demons to reach ODI landmark

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'I just had so much clarity of what (Finch) expected of me in that role'

Khawaja, Stoinis named in preliminary squad for England tour

Khawaja, Stoinis named in preliminary squad for England tour

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Khawaja and Stoinis were included despite losing their national contracts after falling out of favour with selectors over the home summer.

Will crowds be allowed for India's matches in Australia?

Will crowds be allowed for India's matches in Australia?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

David Warner wants to see 'at least 25 per cent crowds' inside the stadiums when Australia host Virat Kohli's India later this year.

Warne strikes with second ball

Warne strikes with second ball

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

The leg spinner took a wicket with his second ball in his first first class match after his comeback to top-level cricket.

Warne's baggy green raises A$1 million for bushfire victims

Warne's baggy green raises A$1 million for bushfire victims

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The price eclipsed the A$425,000 achieved by the late Don Bradman's baggy green when it was sold in 2003.

WTC: Kiwi quick Ferguson out for Aus Test series

WTC: Kiwi quick Ferguson out for Aus Test series

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Ferguson, who will need five to six weeks to recover, is returning to New Zealand and a replacement for him will be named on Tuesday, coach Gary Stead told reporters on Monday.

Australia call up young guns Pucovski, Green for India series

Australia call up young guns Pucovski, Green for India series

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

New South Wales paceman Abbott and Queensland veteran Neser are the reserve quicks behind regulars Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and James Pattinson.

Indian bowlers toil

Indian bowlers toil

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

St Lucia ground to be named after West Indies captain Sammy

St Lucia ground to be named after West Indies captain Sammy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Darren Sammy's success in captaining the West Indies to the World Twenty20 title has been recognised by his native St Lucia after it was announced that the island's main cricket ground would be renamed in his honour.

Here's what to expect from ICC meeting on Monday

Here's what to expect from ICC meeting on Monday

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

This year's T20 World Cup will likely be held in Australia in 2022 as India doesn't want to swap its 2021 hosting rights with Cricket Australia as of now.

Australia allows Ahmed to drop beer logo from shirt

Australia allows Ahmed to drop beer logo from shirt

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Cricket Australia have agreed to let Muslim leg spinner Fawad Ahmed compete without the logo of a sponsor's beer brand on his shirt out of respect for his "personal beliefs".

Play hard but fair: CA chairman tells Australian players

Play hard but fair: CA chairman tells Australian players

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The Australian players have devised their own cultural pact and, under new coach Justin Langer, are expected to have 'elite honesty'.

New Zealand quick Boult on track for 'dream' Boxing Day Test

New Zealand quick Boult on track for 'dream' Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Boult got through a nets session unscathed on a scorching hot day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Wednesday in a boost to Kane Williamson's team.

Hodge hits record 264 in drawn tie

Hodge hits record 264 in drawn tie

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Love scores triple ton

Love scores triple ton

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

The discarded Australia Test batsman scored 300 not out for Queensland against Victoria.

Knighthood for Cook, Thomas and Southgate honoured

Knighthood for Cook, Thomas and Southgate honoured

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Former England captain Cook, 34, who retired from international cricket this year, was his country's most-capped Test player and record test run scorer.

COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray

COVID cases on player flights leave Australian Open buildup in disarray

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The positive cases were recorded after the charter flight from Los Angeles landed in Melbourne for the tennis Grand Slam, according to online posts from players.

Aus pacer Siddle treated for bushfire smoke inhalation

Aus pacer Siddle treated for bushfire smoke inhalation

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Air quality to be closely monitored ahead of Australia Tests