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Tennis: Ramkumar to play Johnson in Newport final

Tennis: Ramkumar to play Johnson in Newport final

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Ramkumar will meet American Steve Johnson, who beat Spain's Marcel Granollers 6-3, 6-3 in the other semi-final, for the Hall of Fame Open title in Rhode Island on Sunday.

Warner expecting cold farewell from crowds in NZ

Warner expecting cold farewell from crowds in NZ

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Warner described local fans as "derogatory and pretty vulgar" after the Australians were targeted for abuse during a test and ODI tour of New Zealand in 2016.

India beware! Johnson offers to help Starc ahead of Perth Test

India beware! Johnson offers to help Starc ahead of Perth Test

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

'All I would say to him is he's just got to have that belief in himself and get involved in the game and I guess have that presence'

India maintain top spot ahead of T20 World Cup

India maintain top spot ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2024

England captain Jos Buttler has inched up to seventh position, Jonny Bairstow is up eight places to 36th while Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has advanced from 57th to 51st.

World No. 1 Johnson pulls out of US Masters

World No. 1 Johnson pulls out of US Masters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

World number one Dustin Johnson pulled out of the US Masters in Augusta on Thursday after sustaining a back injury in a freak fall.

Psychological warfare is important to intimidate, says Johnson

Psychological warfare is important to intimidate, says Johnson

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Mitchell Johnson talks about the importance of instilling fear in the rivals.

Athletics scandal worse than FIFA crisis: Johnson

Athletics scandal worse than FIFA crisis: Johnson

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The corruption scandal that has rocked athletics is worse than the one that has plunged soccer body FIFA into crisis because it punished clean athletes, four-times Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson said on Tuesday. "With athletics, if you think about the victims, it is absolutely worse," the 400 metres world record holder told BBC radio. "The victims here are those (clean) athletes. They never had the opportunity to stand on the podium and they should have," added the American sprinter. An independent commission of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has stated in a damning report that "corruption was embedded" at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Hughes's death made feisty Johnson question aggressive approach

Hughes's death made feisty Johnson question aggressive approach

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Retired Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has admitted that the tragic death of his former team mate Phillip Hughes made him question his aggressive bowling tactics in the game.

Johnson returns; Watson, Bollinger rested

Johnson returns; Watson, Bollinger rested

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Left-arm pacer Mitchell Johnson on Tuesday returned to the 13-member Australian squad while Shane Watson and Doug Bollinger were rested for the last two One-Day Internationals against Pakistan in Perth.

Which batman was the most 'difficult' for ferocious Johnson?

Which batman was the most 'difficult' for ferocious Johnson?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Recently retired Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has named No 1 ranked AB de Villiers as the most difficult batsman he had faced during his glorious international career.

Inconsistent Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals seek second win on the trot

Inconsistent Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals seek second win on the trot

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Gujrat Titans will be striving for much needed consistency when they meet Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Warm-ups: Pooran, Powell power WI to big win over Aus

Warm-ups: Pooran, Powell power WI to big win over Aus

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Pooran, Powell make fifties as WI hammer nine-man Australia by 35 runs

Aus speedster Johnson announces retirement from international cricket

Aus speedster Johnson announces retirement from international cricket

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Pacer Mitchell Johnson, one of Australia's greatest fast bowlers, announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, saying he felt this was the 'right time' to do so.

US trials 'weird' for retired Johnson

US trials 'weird' for retired Johnson

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

So close and yet so far removed, four-time Olympic medalist Shawn Johnson found last week's US trials in San Jose a 'weird' experience after watching her former team mates from the sidelines.

Underdog Johnson through to ATP semi-final

Underdog Johnson through to ATP semi-final

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

American qualifier Steve Johnson is through to his first ATP Tour semi-final after an emphatic victory at the Delray Beach Open on Friday.

Warner 1st to achieve 100 appearances in all formats

Warner 1st to achieve 100 appearances in all formats

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

David Warner became Australia's first player from the nation to make 100 appearances in all formats of cricket

T20 WC: West Indies, England set for Super 8 run fest

T20 WC: West Indies, England set for Super 8 run fest

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Hosts West Indies primed for Super 8 clash against defending champions England

PHOTOS: Johnson takes 2-20 in final Test innings

PHOTOS: Johnson takes 2-20 in final Test innings

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The second Test between Australia and New Zealand fizzled out in a draw on Tuesday but not before Mitchell Johnson gave one last reminder of his bowling prowess on the day he announced his retirement from international cricket.

I feel like getting out there and bowling: Johnson

I feel like getting out there and bowling: Johnson

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

A rejuvenated Mitchell Johnson needs only one victim to become Australia's third-highest Test wicket-taker but will hope for a bigger haul at his home ground in Perth, where New Zealand will be fighting to keep the three-match series alive.

EPL: Spurs' top four hopes dented

EPL: Spurs' top four hopes dented

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move into the top four when they were held to a 1-1 draw at West Ham United

Smith, Johnson give Australia edge at Gabba

Smith, Johnson give Australia edge at Gabba

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Skipper Steve Smith scored a controlled 133, Mitchell Johnson a game-changing 88 and Australia's tail wagged vigorously as the hosts barged their way back into the second Test against India on day three in Brisbane on Friday.

Johnson praises team effort

Johnson praises team effort

Rediff.com22 Nov 2003

'It couldn't have been any closer and I'm just happy I'm on the right side,' the skipper said.

Dwayne Smith replaces Johnson in Mumbai Indians

Dwayne Smith replaces Johnson in Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com2 May 2012

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Smith has signed up with Mumbai Indians as a replacement for Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson and will be joining the squad on Thursday.

Injured Mitchell Johnson out of IPL-5

Injured Mitchell Johnson out of IPL-5

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

Australian speedster Mitchell Johnson was ruled of the entire fifth edition of the Indian Premier League as he has not recovered from a toe injury, his team Mumbai Indians announced.

Johnson has Zimbabwe reeling

Johnson has Zimbabwe reeling

Rediff.com6 Jun 2003

T20 World Cup: Uganda get unwanted record in loss to WI

T20 World Cup: Uganda get unwanted record in loss to WI

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Left-arm spinner Hosein took five for 11 from his four overs after opening the bowling.

England call up Johnson

England call up Johnson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

He replaces James Anderson who pulled out of the Test series in Bangladesh with a knee injury last week.

Photos: Johnson, Permaul demolish Indian colts

Photos: Johnson, Permaul demolish Indian colts

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Imahes from the last day's play as West Indies 'A' scored a thunping 125-run victory over India 'A' in the second unofficial Test and level the three-match series at 1-1, in Arnos Vale, St Vincent, on Tuesday.

Maxwell powers Australia to T20I series glory

Maxwell powers Australia to T20I series glory

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Glenn Maxwell's breathtaking knock helped Australia clinch the three-match T20I series with a second consecutive win on Sunday

Fiery Johnson rips through South Africa's top order

Fiery Johnson rips through South Africa's top order

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

South Africa were 140 for six wickets in their first innings when rain brought an early close to play on the second day of the first test at SuperSport Park on Thursday. Mitchell Johnson had figures of 4 for 51.

Our top-three have been really strong: Bailey defends Fraser-McGurk's omission

Our top-three have been really strong: Bailey defends Fraser-McGurk's omission

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Australia's chairman of selectors George Bailey has defended the omission of explosive batter Jake Fraser-McGurk from their T20 World Cup squad, saying he is an exciting option going forward but their top-three, including David Warner, have been doing well.

Unplayable Johnson drives Australia's hunger for success

Unplayable Johnson drives Australia's hunger for success

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Mitchell Johnson bowled Australia to a comprehensive 281-run victory over South Africa after taking his match haul to 12 wickets on the fourth day of the first Test at Super Sport Park on Saturday.

Why Kerala's athletics legacy is fading

Why Kerala's athletics legacy is fading

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

It's a downfall for the powerhouse that produced some iconic names such as PT Usha, Shiny Wilson, Anju Bobby George, Rosa Kutty, Mercy Kuttan and Bobby Aloysius among others."

Can Mitchell Johnson carry good form into Ashes?

Can Mitchell Johnson carry good form into Ashes?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and faced with the prospect of a fourth straight Ashes defeat it looks like Australia will once again roll the dice on Mitchell Johnson.

Destroyer Johnson enjoys 'special, emotional' Ashes day

Destroyer Johnson enjoys 'special, emotional' Ashes day

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

For someone who has experienced the dizziest of heights and endured the bleakest of lows in a topsy-turvy career, Mitchell Johnson's ability to torture England for a second straight Ashes Test propelled the paceman to a higher plain on Saturday.

Liverpool's Johnson out for a month with groin injury

Liverpool's Johnson out for a month with groin injury

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson will be out for around a month with a groin injury, British media reported on Wednesday.

'Johnson, Hodge taunted Wankhede fans'

'Johnson, Hodge taunted Wankhede fans'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

The two Aussie players allegedly incited the crowd during the seventh ODI in Mumbai on Wednesday.

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.

Lehmann backs Johnson, questions over all-rounder Watson

Lehmann backs Johnson, questions over all-rounder Watson

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Paceman Mitchell Johnson is still a class act despite a poor first Test with the ball but Australia know he will not get the fast pitches he thrives on in the rest of the Ashes series, coach Darren Lehmann said.

Find out who is the toughest batsman Johnson ever faced

Find out who is the toughest batsman Johnson ever faced

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Mitchell Johnson has revealed that South Africa's AB de Villiers was the toughest batsman he has ever had to bowl during his decorated career.