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Aus club cricketers under fire for racial abuse

Aus club cricketers under fire for racial abuse

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

The Geelong Cricket Association has launched a probe after receiving an official written complaint against ten Thomson cricketers for alleged racial abuse of opposition Indian players playing for the Waurn Ponds Cricket Club on Sunday.

ICC poised to dump Champions Trophy for new FTP

ICC poised to dump Champions Trophy for new FTP

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is likely to kill off the Champions Trophy in order to construct an enhanced international programme for the future.

Lehmann to step down as Australia coach after 2019

Lehmann to step down as Australia coach after 2019

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Darren Lehmann will step down as Australia coach after the 2019 Ashes series in England, he told Fox Sports on Monday.

Australia's Morris wants to 'intimidate' India with pace

Australia's Morris wants to 'intimidate' India with pace

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Australia pacer Lance Morris, the leading wicket-taker in the Australian Sheffield Shield this season, believes he has the 'best chance' to make his debut in the opening Test against India.

2nd Test: SCG curator promises fair pitch

2nd Test: SCG curator promises fair pitch

Rediff.com1 Jan 2012

The curator of the Sydney Cricket Ground's pitch has promised a "fair" track for the second Test between India and Australia, saying that conditions will decide whether the track assists pace or spin.

'Ponting or Hussey in line to be axed from India series'

'Ponting or Hussey in line to be axed from India series'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Selectors might be forced to axe Ricky Ponting or Mike Hussey from the Australian cricket team for the upcoming four Tests against India after their dismal show in the just-concluded series with New Zealand, feels former captain Allan Border.

'You cannot fight India's influence in cricket'

'You cannot fight India's influence in cricket'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

In an article for Fox Sports, Robert Craddock wrote that Cricket Australia officials should have nothing to fear from Indian ownership of Australian teams.

Brett Lee remains in contention for the World Cup

Brett Lee remains in contention for the World Cup

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Australian fast bowler Brett Lee needs more cricket after a six-month layoff with an elbow injury, chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch has said. Lee remained "very much" in contention for the World Cup on the subcontinent in February.

'Will target weak links Cook, KP,' says Ponting

'Will target weak links Cook, KP,' says Ponting

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has said that he will target England batsmen Kevin Pietersen and Alistair Cook during the forthcoming Ashes series, as he sees them as the weak link in that line-up.

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Walt Disney Co and Reliance Industries on Wednesday announced signing of binding pacts to merge their media operations in India to create a Rs 70,000 crore behemoth. Reliance and its affiliates will hold 63.16 per cent in the combined entity while Disney will hold the remaining 36.84 per cent, the companies said in a statement.

Australia can win fourth straight title: Ponting

Australia can win fourth straight title: Ponting

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes that the way the team performed in his absence, thrashing England 6-1 in their ODI series, showed that they were ready to chase their fourth consecutive World Cup.

Proteas ease past Pakistan in Abu Dhabi T20 match

Proteas ease past Pakistan in Abu Dhabi T20 match

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

South Africa has clinched victory over Pakistan in a Twenty20 international clash in Abu Dhabi.

Aussies to target KP during Ashes series: Clarke

Aussies to target KP during Ashes series: Clarke

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

England middle-order batsman Kevin Pietersen will be the primary target of the Australians during the Ashes series despite his recent form slump, said vice-captain Michael Clarke.

Revealed! Warner told me to tamper with ball, says Bancroft

Revealed! Warner told me to tamper with ball, says Bancroft

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Former Australia opening batsman Cameron Bancroft has broken his silence on the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, casting David Warner as the instigator and himself as an impressionable rookie that just wanted to "fit in" to the team.

Momentum is not like a switch: Hussey

Momentum is not like a switch: Hussey

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Australian middle-order batsman Michael Hussey has revealed that skipper Ricky Ponting has told the team not ease off against England in the ongoing one-day series despite taking a series-winning 4-0 lead.

Siddons sues Cricket Australia

Siddons sues Cricket Australia

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Former Australia assistant coach Jamie Siddons is suing Cricket Australia because he hurt his shoulder throwing cricket balls, local media reported on Thursday. Fox Sports television said Siddons had lodged a writ in the Victorian Supreme Court seeking compensation for the damage to his right shoulder.

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Black Lives Matter was stenciled onto NFL fields and NBA courts. Athletes raised fists and took the knee.

Tendulkar, Kohli find spot in Clarke's list of greatest batsmen

Tendulkar, Kohli find spot in Clarke's list of greatest batsmen

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Michael Clarke's list of best batsmen that he played with or against is: Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, Ricky Ponting, and Kumar Sangakkara.

McKay stunned by Oz Test call-up

McKay stunned by Oz Test call-up

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Victorian fast bowler Clint McKay has revealed that he is excited to be part of the Australian Test squad, and adds that he was stunned when he got the call to join the national team at Adelaide.

Gayle says he won't quit Windies captaincy

Gayle says he won't quit Windies captaincy

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

A defiant West Indies captain Chris Gayle has said that that he won't quit Test captaincy despite his team's humiliating innings and 44 run defeat to Australia in last week's Gabba Test.

Sachin, Akram's plan for ODI makeover revealed!

Sachin, Akram's plan for ODI makeover revealed!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Tendulkar wants to break the ODIs to four innings of 25 overs each to break the "monotony".

CT title won't make up for Ashes loss: Ponting

CT title won't make up for Ashes loss: Ponting

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has said that winning the Champions Trophy title will not make up for losing the Ashes to England earlier this year.

India vs Pakistan Test at Melbourne Cricket Club?

India vs Pakistan Test at Melbourne Cricket Club?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

MCC expresses interest to host Indo-Pak Test after T20 WC clash success

'One day Test match anyone?'

'One day Test match anyone?'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Former Australian cricketers slam Indore pitch.

Is Chahal Giving Up Cricket For Chess?

Is Chahal Giving Up Cricket For Chess?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

'Chess and cricket are similar, but in cricket, you can show your aggression, but in chess, you can't. It is all about how calm you are in chess.'

Navratri: Gorgeous Greys Of Bollywood

Navratri: Gorgeous Greys Of Bollywood

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Sukanya Verma proves that it can be gorgeous too when seen through Bollywood's loving, lyrical eyes.

The Prem Panicker column: Shut up, Sree!

The Prem Panicker column: Shut up, Sree!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

I don't know about you, but speaking for myself, I am heartily sick of the amount of discussion and debate that currently centers around "mind games", writes Prem Panicker.

Warne remembered by golf partner after Alfred Dunhill win

Warne remembered by golf partner after Alfred Dunhill win

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Obviously I was pretty nervy the last three holes. I didn't hit very good shots, to be honest, down the 16th, 17th and 18th. He was definitely helping out.'

Khawaja shocked at Cricket Australia's financial crisis

Khawaja shocked at Cricket Australia's financial crisis

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Khawaja said he was still good with bat in his hand and that "age is just a number".

Will Disney Exit India?

Will Disney Exit India?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Disney Star India, bought at a valuation of $15 billion, could be on the block for roughly one-third that amount.

Messi injury a worry for Barca and Argentina

Messi injury a worry for Barca and Argentina

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The rest of Barcelona's squad will have to do "a little bit more" to make up for the absence of five-times World Player of the Year Lionel Messi for the next three weeks, according to captain Andres Iniesta.

Doctors say Melbourne heat won't melt players... just as yet

Doctors say Melbourne heat won't melt players... just as yet

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The doctors at the ongoing Australian Open tournament are reportedly confident that the tennis stars can cope with the extreme heat over the next four days.

Our first-class cricket is amazing: Kohli's subtle response to O'Keefe

Our first-class cricket is amazing: Kohli's subtle response to O'Keefe

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Virat Kohli attributed emergence of Jasprit Bumrah as a lethal pacer to India's 'amazing domestic structure' in a subtle yet classy response to the uncharitable on-air comments made by former Australian cricketers Kerry O'Keefe and Mark Waugh.

Concussion rules Pucovski out of 1st Test; coach worried

Concussion rules Pucovski out of 1st Test; coach worried

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Pucovski was ruled out after suffering a concussion in the first warm-up game between Australia A and India A.

Australia's cricketers, board edge closer to pay deal

Australia's cricketers, board edge closer to pay deal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

A Cricket Australia spokesman said on Wednesday that negotiations had advanced to the "final details" after days of lengthy talks with the Australian Cricketers' Association.

Strauss makes derogatory Pietersen remarks - reports

Strauss makes derogatory Pietersen remarks - reports

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Former England captain Andrew Strauss was caught on microphone making derogatory remarks about ex-team mate Kevin Pietersen during an MCC v Rest of the World exhibition match at Lord's in London on Saturday.

Lyon disappointed that Kohli won't be playing full series

Lyon disappointed that Kohli won't be playing full series

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

India captain Kohli will leave after the opening Test in Adelaide as he has been granted paternity leave by the BCCI to be with his actor wife Anushka Sharma for the birth of their first child in early January.

F1 PIX: Perez wins in Jeddah; Verstappen rallies to second

F1 PIX: Perez wins in Jeddah; Verstappen rallies to second

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Sergio Perez won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from pole position in a Red Bull one-two on Sunday with Max Verstappen staying top of the championship after racing from 15th to second.

Should bowlers refrain from bowling bouncers in India-Aus Test series?

Should bowlers refrain from bowling bouncers in India-Aus Test series?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Just to clear the air, the first ball of the game, each game, should just be a bouncer, reckons Merv Hughes.

Will aggressive Warner make a good coach?

Will aggressive Warner make a good coach?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

David Warner has expressed his ambition to take up coaching in future.