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Aus legend Jeff Thomson auctions baggy green bushfire relief

Aus legend Jeff Thomson auctions baggy green bushfire relief

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The two items will go under the hammer through Lloyds Auctions Bushfire Relief Auction.

Jeff Thomson to be inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Jeff Thomson to be inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Former tearaway fast bowler Jeff Thomson will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the Allan Border Medal dinner on Wednesday.

'Kohli Is My Favourite Cricketer': DGMO

'Kohli Is My Favourite Cricketer': DGMO

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Virat Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket, after a 14-year career.

England have no chance of winning Ashes: Thomson

England have no chance of winning Ashes: Thomson

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Legendary Australian fast bowler Jeff Thomson has ruled out any chance of England winning the Ashes urn despite the return of Andrew Flintoff who has been declared fit for his swan song Test.

Oz bowling attack weakest in 30 years: Thomson

Oz bowling attack weakest in 30 years: Thomson

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Former Australian fast bowler Jeff Thomson has described the current Australian bowling attack as the worst he has seen in 30 years.

Watson as a Test opener an insult to all: Thomson

Watson as a Test opener an insult to all: Thomson

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Australian pace legend Jeff Thomson believes Shane Watson's surprise role as a Test opener is an insult to opening batsmen across the country.

Ponting is crap as captain: Thomson

Ponting is crap as captain: Thomson

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Ricky Ponting is "crap" as captain, never deserved to get the job and has not improved a bit in the five years at the helm, said pace legend Jeff Thomson in a scathing attack on the Australian skipper just days ahead of the Ashes.

Those last 11 overs will haunt Ponting: Thomson

Those last 11 overs will haunt Ponting: Thomson

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Australian pace great Jeff Thomson has lashed out at skipper Ricky Ponting for failing to lead the side from the front during Ashes series which they lost to England 1-2.

Thomson to train Mumbai pacers ahead of domestic season

Thomson to train Mumbai pacers ahead of domestic season

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Having missed touring India during his cricket career, former Australian fast bowler Jeff Thomson arrived in Mumbai early this morning to impart his knowledge to Mumbai pace bowlers through a joint initiative by MCA and IDBI Federal Life Insurance.

Be aggressive in your mind to get a batsman out: Thomson's advice to Shardul

Be aggressive in your mind to get a batsman out: Thomson's advice to Shardul

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The key advise given by Australian pace legend Jeff Thomson to young Mumbai pacer Shardul Thakur, who has been picked in the 17-man Test touring party to the West Indies, is to maintain unbridled aggression as a bowler.

Hazlewood goes past Thomson in wickets tally

Hazlewood goes past Thomson in wickets tally

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

With the wickets of Wriddhiman Saha and Ravichandran Ashwin again in a single over, Hazlewood became the 18th Australian bowler to reach 200 Test scalps.

ICC World Cup: The underdog triumphs we'll never forget!

ICC World Cup: The underdog triumphs we'll never forget!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Let's delve into six remarkable underdog triumphs at the ICC World Cup

'Bumrah can burn opposition with pace at World Cup'

'Bumrah can burn opposition with pace at World Cup'

Rediff.com20 May 2019

According to Jeff Thomson, Jasprit Bumrah, along with Kagiso Rabada, will be the two bowlers to watch out at the upcoming ICC World Cup.

Former England captain Denness dies aged 72

Former England captain Denness dies aged 72

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Mike Denness, the only Scotsman to captain England, has died of cancer at the age of 72, the BBC reported on Friday.

Johnson reviving old days of '74 with 'fiery pace' in Ashes: Thompson

Johnson reviving old days of '74 with 'fiery pace' in Ashes: Thompson

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Mitchell Johnson's Ashes rampage has got the highest praise from former Australian cricketer Jeff Thomson who was reminded of the hurricane force that he and Dennis Lillee were in the 1974-75 series against England, according to reports.

Ex-players call for Waugh's retirement

Ex-players call for Waugh's retirement

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

Jeff Thomson and David Hookes say the Aussie captain should retire to allow the team to build for the future.

Of Gavaskar and memories of the Cup

Of Gavaskar and memories of the Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

'Very few things have given me greater joy than watching/hearing Gavaskar take on some of the fastest bowlers the game has seen, with guts, without the now ubiquitous helmet, says M P Anil Kumar.

Dean Jones blasts Symonds' exclusion

Dean Jones blasts Symonds' exclusion

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Coming out in support of Andrew Symonds, former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has criticised the exclusion of the troubled all-rounder from the national squad.

Malaysia tri-series on Zee Sports

Malaysia tri-series on Zee Sports

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

The telecast of the day-night matches will commence at 1230 IST.

Silencing the assassin

Silencing the assassin

Rediff.com28 May 2003

When It Was Bradman Versus India

When It Was Bradman Versus India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a 4-part series.

Nothing is going to fill void: Warne's children pay tribute

Nothing is going to fill void: Warne's children pay tribute

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Shane Warne's three children paid a heart-wrenching tribute to the spin king

'Eight years ago I thought Ishant will be a world beater, but he lost the plot somewhere'

'Eight years ago I thought Ishant will be a world beater, but he lost the plot somewhere'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Singling out one key area where the Indian team was found wanting during its last tour to Australia, fast bowling great Jeff Thomson today said that the attack, spearheaded by Ishant Sharma, lacked in discipline.

Picked the right cause: Tendulkar on bushfire charity match

Picked the right cause: Tendulkar on bushfire charity match

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Tendulkar and Courtney Walsh are set to coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI, respectively, in the match organised to raise funds for victims.

Australia will blow away India at MCG: Warne

Australia will blow away India at MCG: Warne

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Warne believes the Australian pace battery deserves more credit for the win in the series-opener than the criticism faced by the Indian batsmen.

Former Australian bowler Walker dies

Former Australian bowler Walker dies

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Former Australia fast bowler Max Walker has died after a two-year battle against skin cancer, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday. He was 68.

ICC announced IPL not T20 team: Shoaib Akhtar

ICC announced IPL not T20 team: Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Pakistan players did not find any spot in ICC Team of the Decade across all formats

How much will the Aussies miss Smith and Warner?

How much will the Aussies miss Smith and Warner?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

India are favourites to 'steamroll' Australia in the Test series Down Under due to the absence of the experienced duo of Steve Smith and David Warner.

The Aussie connect behind Prasidh Krishna's rise...

The Aussie connect behind Prasidh Krishna's rise...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

India's happy problem of plenty found its newest addition in rookie pacer Prasidh Krishna -- a Brett Lee and masala dosa fan who got some top-notch guidance from none other than Jeff Thomson in his journey to the highest level.

'Cook is not as forward thinking as Clarke would be as a captain'

'Cook is not as forward thinking as Clarke would be as a captain'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Mark Butcher has backed the hosts to come good against Australia in the upcoming Ashes series but said that Michael Clarke is ahead of Alastair Cook in terms of "forward thinking" as a leader.

Australia paceman Johnson is ICC Cricketer of the Year

Australia paceman Johnson is ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has matched compatriot Ricky Ponting's feat of winning the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricketer of the Year award twice, the governing body said on Friday.

Post Hughes' demise, Martin Crowe recalls near misses during career

Post Hughes' demise, Martin Crowe recalls near misses during career

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

New Zealand Test cricket legend Martin Crowe has recalled all the near misses he experienced during his career that included 77 Test matches in light of the passing of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes.

I was prepared to take criticism: Sachin Tendulkar

I was prepared to take criticism: Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Well aware that he would not pick up the willow again, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar had discussed his last dismissal with his elder brother Ajit even after his farewell Test against the West Indies in November 2013.

World Cup Diary: WACA pitch, Ambrose's bowling

World Cup Diary: WACA pitch, Ambrose's bowling

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

'Please don't ask questions on what kind of runs are expected from the track.'

Stats: Hazlewood, Johnson, Starc among the runs

Stats: Hazlewood, Johnson, Starc among the runs

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Steven Smith (133) became the ninth Australian to score a century on captaincy debut as Australia wriggled out from a precarious 247 for 6 to post a mammoth 505 in their first innings in the second Test against India at the Gabba on Friday. He was well-supported by Mitchell Johnson (88) and Mitchell Starc (52) who made valuable contributions down the order, as the hosts took a first innings lead of 97 runs. India ended the third day on 71 for 1 in the second innings. Statistical highlights from the day's play. Statistical highlights from the day's play.

Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Statistical highlights on associate member countries defeating Test-playing nations at the 50-over World Cup after Ireland beat West Indies by four wickets in the Pool B match at Nelson, New Zealand on Monday.

Confident Australia move on to Perth with urn on their minds

Confident Australia move on to Perth with urn on their minds

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

'We have to be confident, we have to continue what we're doing, doing the basics really well, getting big first innings runs is crucial as we've seen, and just backing up day in and day out.'

Ishant incident: Why didn't Kohli play mediator?

Ishant incident: Why didn't Kohli play mediator?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

'No, you don't require tantrums, or beating a tattoo on the helmet or rude and hostile gestures to make a point.' 'A true fast bowler lets the ball do the talking as it crashes into the stumps,' says veteran sports commentator Kishore Bhimani.

Martin Crowe: From self-doubting prodigy to Kiwi cricket icon

Martin Crowe: From self-doubting prodigy to Kiwi cricket icon

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

New Zealand's finest batsman was defined by one innings, one tournament and one seriously damaged knee.

March 6, 1971: Gavaskar rewinds his 'nervous' Test debut

March 6, 1971: Gavaskar rewinds his 'nervous' Test debut

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Sunil Gavaskar completed 50 years of his association with Indian cricket on Sunday -- five decades in which he has remained ever-relevant taking on a variety of roles.