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Ashwin's Retirement Sends SM Into Spin

Ashwin's Retirement Sends SM Into Spin

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

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'Momentum is with Australia, not India'

'Momentum is with Australia, not India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Australia levelled the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-1 with a 10-wicket win in the day-night Test after losing the first Test at Perth by 295 runs.

Gabba Test: Power failure hits global Ashes coverage

Gabba Test: Power failure hits global Ashes coverage

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

A litany of technical issues have plagued the opening match of cricket's most enduring rivalry.

Rohit's Struggles Sink India Deeper

Rohit's Struggles Sink India Deeper

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The captain, who had switched positions to number six, once again fell prey to Pat Cummins, edging a delivery to Alex Carey for just 10 off 27 balls in another unconvincing innings.

Blow for Australia! Captain Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy

Blow for Australia! Captain Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins is all but ruled out of the Champions Trophy while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt for the tournament.

Smith, Head team up to give India bad case of 'deja vu'

Smith, Head team up to give India bad case of 'deja vu'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Australia's Travis Head and Steve Smith gave India a repeat of their nightmare in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

Gabba hero Pant surpasses Dhoni

Gabba hero Pant surpasses Dhoni

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Rishabh Pant on Tuesday surpassed the iconic Mahendra Singh Dhoni to become the fastest Indian wicket-keeper-batsman to reach the 1,000-run mark in Test cricket during the final Test against Australia at the Gabba on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

Day 2: McDonald feels for Gabba spectators

Day 2: McDonald feels for Gabba spectators

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

And it was only understandable that Australia's assistant coach Andrew McDonald felt for the spectators.

Blow for Aus: Hazlewood likely to miss remainder of Test series

Blow for Aus: Hazlewood likely to miss remainder of Test series

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Josh Hazlewood, who was recalled after recovering from a side injury that ruled him out of the second Test, did not start on the ground on day four at the Gabba on Tuesday and bowled only one over before chatting to a team physio during a drinks break.

'This is Washington Sundar's moment to shine'

'This is Washington Sundar's moment to shine'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin has opened the door for other spin all-rounders to step up, and Vidyut is confident that Washington Sundar could be the one to watch.

Head continues to torment India

Head continues to torment India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head has been a thorn in India's side, hitting three centuries and two fifties in his last seven innings against them.

Kohli addresses team in nets; Rohit works on batting

Kohli addresses team in nets; Rohit works on batting

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

The youngsters in the side couldn't have got a better mentor than 'King' Kohli himself to guide them with his words of wisdom.

'Won't Be Surprised If He's Back Amongst The Runs'

'Won't Be Surprised If He's Back Amongst The Runs'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'He is putting in the hard yards, he is putting in the effort.'

Why Ashwin Is Retiring From Cricket

Why Ashwin Is Retiring From Cricket

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The 38-year-old was brief while announcing that Wednesday marked his last day as an international cricketer.

Kohli, Gill Hit Nets On Day 4

Kohli, Gill Hit Nets On Day 4

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

While the team battles it out on the field, the duo is focused on improving their performance, with the Indian pacers, including Prasidh Krishna, providing tough challenges in the nets.

They're seriously out of form: Aus top order in crisis

They're seriously out of form: Aus top order in crisis

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Australia must avoid defeat in Melbourne to keep their hopes alive of taking back the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

PIX: Rain reigns on Day 1 of Australia-India third Test

PIX: Rain reigns on Day 1 of Australia-India third Test

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Saturday.

Hazlewood left frustrated after injury setback

Hazlewood left frustrated after injury setback

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is "frustrated" by the timing of his injury after being ruled out of the remaining two Tests against India due to a right calf strain, sustained during the drawn third match at the Gabba.

Three Groups, 18 Balls, 6 Targets

Three Groups, 18 Balls, 6 Targets

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

As Team India gears up to bounce back in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, their preparations at The Gabba in Brisbane have taken a creative turn.

England expect the unexpected from rain-sodden Gabba pitch

England expect the unexpected from rain-sodden Gabba pitch

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Woakes was named in the England Lions squad for Tuesday's runout but the 32-year-old did not think the return of fellow all-rounder Ben Stokes necessarily meant the end of his hopes of claiming a spot on the Test team.

Trolls Feast on Rohit's Toss Miscalculation

Trolls Feast on Rohit's Toss Miscalculation

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Despite the overcast conditions seemingly favouring the bowlers, the decision proved to be a gamble that didn't pay off immediately.

India's 2018 victory still haunts Cummins: 'We got completely beaten'

India's 2018 victory still haunts Cummins: 'We got completely beaten'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Australia skipper Pat Cummins believes that the 2018-19 Test series loss to India was more hurtful than the 2020-21 debacle under his captaincy as the home team was simply outplayed in that engagement.

Reddy Channels Pushpa Swag After 50

Reddy Channels Pushpa Swag After 50

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Nitish Kumar Reddy showcased his mettle on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Can Team India Break November Jinx?

Can Team India Break November Jinx?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

On previous tours Down Under, India have twice played opening Tests in November. India lost both those Tests, both at the Gabba in Brisbane.

McSweeney vows to 'throw a few more punches' at Bumrah

McSweeney vows to 'throw a few more punches' at Bumrah

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Nathan McSweeney had a disappointing start to his international career after being ousted by Bumrah for 10 and zero in the first Test at Perth.

I've outdone my expectations: Head

I've outdone my expectations: Head

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

After Australia were reduced to 75 for 3, Steve Smith steadied the innings, providing much-needed runs, while Head powered his way to a second consecutive Test century, continuing his prolific form against India.

Gambhir Signals End Of Shardul Thakur's Test Career

Gambhir Signals End Of Shardul Thakur's Test Career

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'It (the decision to pick Nitish ahead of Shardul) is also about moving forward and I feel that this is the best set of players that we have selected to do the job for the country.'

Bumrah Lets His Bat Talk

Bumrah Lets His Bat Talk

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

After shouldering the bowling attack and now stepping up to bat, he's proven himself to be an all-round hero.

Shardul Thakur's Historic Ranji Hat-Trick

Shardul Thakur's Historic Ranji Hat-Trick

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Shardul Thakur tore through Meghalaya's top order with deadly precision.

Was Ashwin Really 'Humiliated'?

Was Ashwin Really 'Humiliated'?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin's father was taken by surprise at his son's sudden retirement from international cricket, hinting that he may have felt humiliated. What do you think?

'If India's big boys step up Australia has a problem'

'If India's big boys step up Australia has a problem'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

For Shastri, India's recent successes in Test cricket have often been defined by the stubbornness and resilience of the tail-enders.

Travis Head in doubt for Boxing Day showdown?

Travis Head in doubt for Boxing Day showdown?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Travis Head was a notable absentee in Australia's net session on Monday

SHOCKING! Siraj abused at Gabba

SHOCKING! Siraj abused at Gabba

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Mohammed Siraj was reportedly targeted by abusive members of the Gabba crowd on the first day of the fourth Test.

Ashwin Passes The Baton To...

Ashwin Passes The Baton To...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

'Thuppakiya pudinga Washi!'

Aus press advantage on rain-marred day in Brisbane

Aus press advantage on rain-marred day in Brisbane

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

It was a frustrating day for the loyal crowd of 16,180 but perhaps more so for the home team, whose chances of forcing a result were progressively eroded.

Should India include Kuldeep, Agarwal for Gabba Test?

Should India include Kuldeep, Agarwal for Gabba Test?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fourth Test?

ICC chief Shah meets Brisbane 2032 officials; eyes cricket's Olympics future

ICC chief Shah meets Brisbane 2032 officials; eyes cricket's Olympics future

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Jay Shah met with top officials of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics organising committee to discuss the sport's potential inclusion in the Summer Games on Thursday.

'I don't regret sledging Ashwin'

'I don't regret sledging Ashwin'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Former Australia wicketkeeper and captain Tim Paine doesn't regret sledging Ravichandran Ashwin during the third Test of the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Gabba preferred venue if Adelaide won't host first Test: Hazlewood

Gabba preferred venue if Adelaide won't host first Test: Hazlewood

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Australia have not lost a Test match at the Gabba since 1988.

'A GOAT Retires'

'A GOAT Retires'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'I do feel there's a bit of punch left in me as a cricketer, but I would like to ... showcase that in club level cricket.'