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Australia pick Warner for Ashes, WTC final vs India

Australia pick Warner for Ashes, WTC final vs India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

David Warner has been under pressure after a poor run of form with the bat but returned after injury to the 17-man squad for the June 7 WTC final against India at The Oval and the first two Ashes Tests.

Smith shouldn't lead Australia again: Watson

Smith shouldn't lead Australia again: Watson

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Steve Smith shouldn't captain Australia again as the original skipper Pat Cummins is doing a great job, said former all-rounder Shane Watson.

Johnny Depp's Mumbai connection

Johnny Depp's Mumbai connection

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

Oppenheimer's Controversial Sex Scene To Be Removed

Oppenheimer's Controversial Sex Scene To Be Removed

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

One of its lovemaking sequences, featuring the film's leading man Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, has triggered off an uproar.

Here's what the Aussies MUST do in Indore Test

Here's what the Aussies MUST do in Indore Test

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Play three pacers, include Boland in Indore, says Kasprowicz

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

Hindujas turn London's World War II era war office into a luxury hotel

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Old War Office (OWO) of Britain's World War II era prime minister Winston Churchill opened its doors as a brand-new luxury hotel in London with a glittering launch event, complete with surprise musical performances by musicians Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Andrea Bocelli. Princess Anne - the Princess Royal, the sister of King Charles III, officially unveiled the plaque for The OWO after a tour of the hotel with Hinduja Group co-chairman GP Hinduja on Tuesday evening. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also made a quick stopover, along with parliamentarians, entrepreneurs, hoteliers and stars of film and television.

PIX: Australia ride Green energy to down NZ in 1st ODI

PIX: Australia ride Green energy to down NZ in 1st ODI

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Cameron Green braved cramps to smash a career-best 89 not out and secure Australia's nervy two-wicket victory against New Zealand in the opening one-day international in Cairns on Tuesday.

'Once you see the barbarity...': Israel envoy shreds UNSC

'Once you see the barbarity...': Israel envoy shreds UNSC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, lambasted the United Nations Security Council for failing to condemn the October 7 Hamas terror attacks and the slaughter of unarmed civilians.

PHOTOS, 3rd Ashes Test: England get a pounding at MCG on Boxing Day

PHOTOS, 3rd Ashes Test: England get a pounding at MCG on Boxing Day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test played in Melbourne on Sunday.

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Australia's withdrawals: Boon or bane? Here's Handscomb's opinion

Australia's withdrawals: Boon or bane? Here's Handscomb's opinion

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Heading into the third and fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia will see a series of changes and Peter Handscomb discusses whether the side will benefit from the withdrawals.

India vs Aus: ICC rates Nagpur and Delhi pitches

India vs Aus: ICC rates Nagpur and Delhi pitches

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

As per reports in Australian media, the ICC and match referee has given an 'average' rating to both pitches.

Indian Heroes In Hollywood On OTT

Indian Heroes In Hollywood On OTT

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

A pick of just 10 watchable (a couple of them admittedly in the so-bad-it's-fun category) foreign films starring Bollywood stars in significant roles are available to watch on streaming platforms.

It's better to stay a bit underdone than overdone: Cummins

It's better to stay a bit underdone than overdone: Cummins

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Australia captain Pat Cummins doesn't mind staying a bit undercooked going into the high-octane WTC final against India.

Ashwin rises to 2nd in ICC Test rankings!

Ashwin rises to 2nd in ICC Test rankings!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin is fast closing in on the No 1 spot in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers.

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday.

Robert Downey Jr, Judi Dench to be honoured at 2014 BAFTA Awards

Robert Downey Jr, Judi Dench to be honoured at 2014 BAFTA Awards

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Australia's Agar latest to return home from shambolic India tour

Australia's Agar latest to return home from shambolic India tour

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Agar is the latest Australian to return home midway into the tour, with the visitors having lost the first two Tests of the four-match series.

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.

PHOTOS: Khawaja's ton gives Australia upper hand on Day 1

PHOTOS: Khawaja's ton gives Australia upper hand on Day 1

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Usman Khawaja hit an unbeaten century to give Australia the upper hand on Day 1 of the fourth and final Test against India in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

When Siraj bouncer made Warner 'weary'

When Siraj bouncer made Warner 'weary'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

David Warner became a bit 'weary' after being knocked on the head by a Mohammed Siraj bouncer on day one of the second Test.

Spinners, Khawaja take honours on Day 1 at Indore

Spinners, Khawaja take honours on Day 1 at Indore

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The visitors, who are 2-0 behind in the four-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, finished the frenetic opening day 47 runs ahead with six wickets in hand.

PIX: Barca's young guns steal the show; Atletico held

PIX: Barca's young guns steal the show; Atletico held

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A round-up of Sunday's matches in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A

Aus coach slams McCullum: Sparks fly in Ashes showdown!

Aus coach slams McCullum: Sparks fly in Ashes showdown!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

McDonald 'disappointed' with McCullum's comment post Bairstow dismissal

Starc set to play in Indore Test despite 'discomfort' in finger

Starc set to play in Indore Test despite 'discomfort' in finger

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Australia pace man Mitchell Starc said he still feels some discomfort in his finger after snapping a tendon in a fielding mishap in December but he expects to return to the side.

Australia's Head relishing recall after surprise axing

Australia's Head relishing recall after surprise axing

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Australian middle-order batsman Travis Head said being dropped for the opening Test in India came as a surprise after "robust" conversations with the selectors.

Team India change hotel in Delhi; Kohli not with squad

Team India change hotel in Delhi; Kohli not with squad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Indian team, set to play the second Test against Australia from Friday, had to switch hotels in New Delhi.

Injury woes for Australia ahead of must-win match vs Afghanistan

Injury woes for Australia ahead of must-win match vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Defending champions Australia are grappling with injury concerns to three key players, including captain Aaron Finch who is uncertain to lead the side in their crucial T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan on Friday.

Ashes PIX: Head hundred revives Australia on Day 1

Ashes PIX: Head hundred revives Australia on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Travis Head returned from COVID-19 to smash a belligerent 101 and Cameron Green made 74 to revive Australia after a top-order collapse on the opening day of the day-night final Ashes Test against England on Friday.

Khawaja backs under fire Warner to score big in WTC final, Ashes

Khawaja backs under fire Warner to score big in WTC final, Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Warner has also taken aim at his Ashes nemesis England veteran pacer Stuart Broad, implying that he will not be the force that derailed the opening batter's 2019 trip this time.

Smith to captain Australia in ODI series as Cummins stays back

Smith to captain Australia in ODI series as Cummins stays back

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Steve Smith will lead Australia against India in the upcoming three-match ODI series as regular captain Pat Cummins, who lost his mother recently, will not return for the white-ball contest.

'Game was played in really good spirit, we let cricket do the talking'

'Game was played in really good spirit, we let cricket do the talking'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Following the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith lauded his team while adding that the series was played in really good spirit.

Delhi Test sealed series fate, agree Rohit, Smith

Delhi Test sealed series fate, agree Rohit, Smith

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

As India retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 2-1 win, Rohit Sharma and Australia skipper Steve Smith agreed the outcome of the Delhi Test sealed the fate of the series.

Cummins admits Australia spinners struggling with low bounce

Cummins admits Australia spinners struggling with low bounce

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Ahead of the second test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, Australian skipper Pat Cummins admitted that it has been a bit of an adjustment and the spinners were struggling.

Confident India eye WTC final; Australia seek revenge

Confident India eye WTC final; Australia seek revenge

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy that promises a lot of twists and turns, engrossing sub-plots and probably career-defining performances.

PIX: Real Madrid start off with easy win; Leipzig stun Bayern

PIX: Real Madrid start off with easy win; Leipzig stun Bayern

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Rodrygo and new recruit Jude Bellingham scored first-half goals to give Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao to kick off their LaLiga season.

Did Ashwin Teach Aussies To Play Spin?

Did Ashwin Teach Aussies To Play Spin?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'Do you really think they saw our video and learned how to play spin? Especially, after watching our Tamil video?'

Australia sweep ODI series against NZ in Finch farewell

Australia sweep ODI series against NZ in Finch farewell

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Steve Smith made 105, his 12th ODI century, to help Australia overcome a sluggish start

'What Will did was selfish'

'What Will did was selfish'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

'I'm angry. Angry at Will Smith. Angry at Chris Rock.'

How India dominated on Day 1 of 2nd Test

How India dominated on Day 1 of 2nd Test

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Australia laboured to a modest 263 all out on the opening day of the second Test against India in New Delhi