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Botha cited for suspect action for third time, to undergo testing

Botha cited for suspect action for third time, to undergo testing

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Former South Africa one-day international captain Johan Botha has had doubt cast on the legitimacy of his bowling action for the third time in his career and will have to undergo biomechanical analysis.

WACA ODI: 2 new pacemen for India opener

WACA ODI: 2 new pacemen for India opener

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Uncapped pacemen Joel Paris and Scott Boland will make their international debuts for Australia in the first one-day match against India in Perth on Tuesday.

MacGill suspended for outburst

MacGill suspended for outburst

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

The Australia Test leg spinner had a heated exchange with an umpire during a one-day game.

Aus to split future India Test, ODI series

Aus to split future India Test, ODI series

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The Indian cricket team's 2014-15 tour of Australia is the last time when it would have played both the Tests and tri-nation ODI series together as it will be split into two separate tours from now on, said Cricket Australia's Chief Executive James Sutherland.

Dean Jones backs Maxwell to tour India, says he needs mentor

Dean Jones backs Maxwell to tour India, says he needs mentor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Former Australian batsman Dean Jones believes mercurial all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who recently drew flak from his teammates and management for his 'disappointing' comments about wicketkeeper-batsman Mathew Wade, needs to find a mentor in order to make better decisions about what he says and also how he bats.

Renegades may bring back Gayle despite 'don't blush' furore

Renegades may bring back Gayle despite 'don't blush' furore

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Renegades coach David Saker said that while Gayle's behaviour was wrong it would not factor into his recruiting decisions.

Prithvi Shaw made history: In Numbers

Prithvi Shaw made history: In Numbers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The peaks Prithvi Shaw scaled on the first day of his Test career in numbers, via Rajneesh Gupta.

Australia skipper Clarke set for Sheffield Shield return

Australia skipper Clarke set for Sheffield Shield return

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Injured Australia captain Michael Clarke is back in the nets and could return to competitive action by the end of the month in a major boost to the hosts before the start of the Ashes series on November 21.

Flip a coin: Struggling batsmen give Australia selection headache

Flip a coin: Struggling batsmen give Australia selection headache

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Selectors name the Test squad on Thursday but will have to rely on their gut rather than hard numbers

Chennai face-off with Warriors in must-win encounter

Chennai face-off with Warriors in must-win encounter

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Jolted out of their comfort zone by their super-over loss to Victoria Bushrangers, Chennai Super Kings face a do-or-die battle when they take on unbeaten Warriors in the Champions League Twenty20 Group A match in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday.

Aus recall Holland, Richardson for South Africa tour

Aus recall Holland, Richardson for South Africa tour

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 30-year-old Holland played two Tests in Sri Lanka in 2016 but has not appeared for his country in any format since.

Warne's help sought to mend India-Australia ties

Warne's help sought to mend India-Australia ties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Struggling to end the violent attacks on Indians living in Melbourne, Victoria's premier John Brumby has sought spin legend Shane Warne's advice to deal with the tensions between the Indian community and the native Australians.

Aus paceman Siddle targets Kohli as mind games begin

Aus paceman Siddle targets Kohli as mind games begin

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Australia paceman Peter Siddle has wasted little time throwing a psychological dagger at India's stand-in skipper Virat Kohli, saying the batsman could expect a harsh reception from players and fans on tour Down Under.

Former Pak spinner Qadir's son inches closer to playing for Australia

Former Pak spinner Qadir's son inches closer to playing for Australia

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The 25-year-old, a leg-spinner like his father, moved to Australia to play for in 2016 and is hoping to become a citizen in 2020 and represent his adopted nation in the Twenty20 World Cup later that same year.

Australia put Clarke, Harris and Siddle under wraps

Australia put Clarke, Harris and Siddle under wraps

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Australia have decided to put captain Michael Clarke under wraps with fast bowlers Ryan Harris and Peter Siddle ahead of next week's Ashes opener, withdrawing the trio from domestic fixtures to prepare for the test in Brisbane.

Champions League T20 fixtures

Champions League T20 fixtures

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Indian Premier League-II runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore take on South Africa's Cape Cobras in the opening match of the Champions League Twenty20 [ Images ] cricket tournament that commences in Bangalore on October 8. Hyderabad will host the final, on October 23, as well as the second semi-final, on October 22, while Delhi will host the first semi-final on October 21.

Dirk Nannes joins Delhi Daredevils

Dirk Nannes joins Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

The 32-year-old Nannes' left-hand pace fetched him 12 wickets in seven matches this season. He joins fellow Australians, NSW's David Warner and Victoria's Andrew McDonald, in the Delhi Daredevils team coached by Greg Shipperd.

Here's what Clarke predicts for Finch at World Cup final

Here's what Clarke predicts for Finch at World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Australia opener Aaron Finch said he never feared for his place in the side during his lean spell at the World Cup and having found some runs will be raring to go in Sunday's final at his home ground.

Champions League T20 fixtures announced

Champions League T20 fixtures announced

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

Middlesex Crusaders of England will challenge Victoria Bushrangers of Australia in the opening match of the Champions League Twenty20 to be held in India in December.

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.

10 facts you need to know about Ross Taylor

10 facts you need to know about Ross Taylor

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Here's what you need to know more about dominant batsman Ross Taylor.

PHOTOS: Smith's record knock powers Australia to victory

PHOTOS: Smith's record knock powers Australia to victory

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Captain Steve Smith blasted a career best 164, the highest one-day international innings at the Sydney Cricket Ground, to power Australia to a crushing 68-run victory against New Zealand in the first ODI.

Rain hampers India's warm-up match

Rain hampers India's warm-up match

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

India lost Sourav Ganguly for 59 before rain ended play early on day two of the three-day warm-up match against Victoria.

Never write the Windies off!

Never write the Windies off!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

How wonderful that this grand revival began in Kolkata, and under Clive Lloyd, the Windies' greatest captain, as the team manager, says V Gangadhar, a long-time fan of the West Indies team.

David Hookes's death shocks Agassi

David Hookes's death shocks Agassi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

The defending Australian Open champion said he wants to honour a commitment he made to speak to Hookes's team.

Australia at risk! Not much left in its pace stocks

Australia at risk! Not much left in its pace stocks

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Top class left-armers are in short supply and chief selector Rod Marsh joked that he had mulled telephoning Johnson to see whether he might like to come out of retirement.

Time for cameos is over; Burns plots Australia comeback in India

Time for cameos is over; Burns plots Australia comeback in India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Joe Burns is determined to avoid membership of the burgeoning club of Australian batsmen who have made brief cameos.

Dravid stars in World XI victory

Dravid stars in World XI victory

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Rahul Dravid top-scored with 66 as the ICC World XI registered a 12-run victory over Victoria in a practice match.

Helmot appointed Sunrisers assistant coach

Helmot appointed Sunrisers assistant coach

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Australia's Simon Helmot has been named as the assistant coach of the new IPL franchise Hyderabad Sunrisers for the upcoming edition of the Twenty20 league.

Oz batsman gets one-match ban for smashing dressing rooms

Oz batsman gets one-match ban for smashing dressing rooms

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Australian limited overs international Dan Christian has been suspended for one match by South Australia for smashing up three dressing rooms this season.

Thank you for the memories, Irrfan!

Thank you for the memories, Irrfan!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

We are all blessed that Irrfan Khan has left us a treasure trove of his remarkable films. The characters he played were real, believable. We recognised them and they have stayed with us. And so a fan I like to believe Irrfan Khan did not die, says Aseem Chhabra, the actor's biographer on Irrfan's first death anniversary.

India ready to defend World Cup, declares Tendulkar

India ready to defend World Cup, declares Tendulkar

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Sachin Tendulkar sent out a warning to the teams participating in next year's cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, saying they need to watch out for defending champions India.

PHOTOS: Khawaja's unbeaten century gives Australia the lead

PHOTOS: Khawaja's unbeaten century gives Australia the lead

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Usman Khawaja hit Australia's first century of the series and Peter Handscomb scored a half-century on debut as the hosts reached 307 for six with a lead of 48 at end of the second day of the day-night third Test against South Africa in Adelaide.

Australia v West Indies: Pattinson ready for opener

Australia v West Indies: Pattinson ready for opener

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

James Pattinson will replace fellow-quick Mitchell Starc in the Australia team for this week's opening test against West Indies, captain Steve Smith said on Wednesday, reviving a promising career that had stalled because of injury.

Sri Lanka clinch Melbourne thriller to welcome back Malinga

Sri Lanka clinch Melbourne thriller to welcome back Malinga

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Sri Lanka beat Australia off last ball to win first T20

Aussies warn! 'Don't get fooled by grass on MCG pitch'

Aussies warn! 'Don't get fooled by grass on MCG pitch'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Australia opener Marcus Harris has warned against getting carried away by the grass on the MCG pitch

Meet the World Cup players

Meet the World Cup players

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta profiles the cricketers playing the World Cup 2019.

Bird is the word for new-look Australia in Adelaide

Bird is the word for new-look Australia in Adelaide

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Opener Matt Renshaw, Peter Handscomb and Nic Maddinson will all play their first Tests at Adelaide Oval after selectors wielded the axe following the Hobart humiliation, which gave South Africa an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Aus 'keeper Nevill to replace Haddin in third Ashes Test

Aus 'keeper Nevill to replace Haddin in third Ashes Test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Peter Nevill has got the nod ahead of Brad Haddin as Australia's wicketkeeper for the third Ashes Test against England at Edgbaston, captain Michael Clarke confirmed on Tuesday.

Australia pacers are ready for Kohli and Co.

Australia pacers are ready for Kohli and Co.

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Paine's batting lineup has been rated the worst Australia has ever, so the bowlers could well be under pressure