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Green fuels Australia's ascendancy in Galle Test

Green fuels Australia's ascendancy in Galle Test

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Khawaja made 71 before giving debutant leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay his first Test wicket.

PIX: Ashwin magic as India pummel Australia in Nagpur

PIX: Ashwin magic as India pummel Australia in Nagpur

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin tore through Australia in their second innings to set up a comprehensive victory for India by an innings and 132 runs inside three days of the spin-dominated opening Test.

Pat Cummins' mother passes away: Aus players pay homage

Pat Cummins' mother passes away: Aus players pay homage

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The Australian players paid homage to Pat Cummins's mother who passed away on Thursday.

Ashes PIX: Starc, Cummins put Australia on brink of victory

Ashes PIX: Starc, Cummins put Australia on brink of victory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Australia's pacemen Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins ripped out England's top order with a masterclass of textbook bowling to put their side in sight of a 2-0 Ashes lead on Saturday.

Shardul Thakur equals Bradman's record!

Shardul Thakur equals Bradman's record!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Only two batters have managed to achieve this unique record before him.

Warner reveals his most cherished moments and unfulfilled dreams

Warner reveals his most cherished moments and unfulfilled dreams

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Warner is poised to wrap up his Test cricket journey with the upcoming third Test against Pakistan at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Regional security, Afghanistan, terrorism key focus of SCO meet on Friday

Regional security, Afghanistan, terrorism key focus of SCO meet on Friday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and his counterparts from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are also attending the meeting to be chaired by Rajnath Singh.

Nail-biting finish expected as rain relents in Ashes

Nail-biting finish expected as rain relents in Ashes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The match is delicately poised after a see-saw battle on Monday with Australia on 107-3 in their second innings chasing a victory target of 281 to take a series lead.

Day 3 of Sydney Test abandoned due to rain

Day 3 of Sydney Test abandoned due to rain

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Heavy rain washed out the third day of the already weather-disrupted third and final Test between Australia and South Africa at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

Slow And Steady Australia Take Control

Slow And Steady Australia Take Control

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur led India's spirited fightback, but Australia were sitting in control after stretching their lead to 296 runs at stumps on Day 3.

Will England's Bazball work in India vs Ashwin-Jadeja?

Will England's Bazball work in India vs Ashwin-Jadeja?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Zak Crawley said England's upcoming tour to India in January-March 2024 presents them with an 'amazing opportunity' to showcase 'Bazball'.

PIX: Headingley Test evenly poised as bowlers dominate on Day 2

PIX: Headingley Test evenly poised as bowlers dominate on Day 2

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Images from Day 2 of the third Ashes Test on Friday.

Why Stuart Broad deserves legendary status

Why Stuart Broad deserves legendary status

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Ricky Ponting believes that English pacer Stuart Broad, who announced his retirement after the ongoing fifth Ashes Test, is the 'ultimate Ashes warrior'.

How Australia plan to conquer India

How Australia plan to conquer India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The documentary, which premieres on Prime Video this week, charts the success and failure of Cummins' team

PIX: Australia in command after South Africa collapse

PIX: Australia in command after South Africa collapse

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Australia reduced South Africa to 149 for six at the close of play on the fourth day of the rain-disrupted third Test on Saturday after declaring on 475/4 in pursuit of a victory that would give them a 3-0 series sweep.

Can India Break the Jinx in WTC Final?

Can India Break the Jinx in WTC Final?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India has lost three finals and on four occasion it bit dust at the semifinal stage. It also made an exit at the preliminary stage of the 2021 T20 World Cup.

We're bankrupt country, declares Pak defence minister

We're bankrupt country, declares Pak defence minister

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

'You must have heard that Pakistan is going bankrupt or that a default or meltdown is taking place. It (default) has already taken place. We are living in a bankrupt country,' Defence minister Khawaja Asif said.

Pak vs Australia 3rd Test set for thrilling finish

Pak vs Australia 3rd Test set for thrilling finish

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique made a solid start to set up a thrilling final day in the deciding third Test

Australia host SA with 'sandpaper-gate' wound yet to heal

Australia host SA with 'sandpaper-gate' wound yet to heal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The report into the investigation has not been made publicly available, with CA citing confidentiality, and the information vacuum has been filled by speculation and innuendo as the years rolled on.

He'll be terrific: Ponting picks Australia's playing XI for WTC final

He'll be terrific: Ponting picks Australia's playing XI for WTC final

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Ahead of the WTC final between India and Australia, Ricky Ponting picked Australia's playing XI.

Bharat Makes Impact Minutes Into Debut

Bharat Makes Impact Minutes Into Debut

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'They say a Test cap will always be well-earned. And he has really earned his stripes.

Imran Khan gets bail in 8 cases over Islamabad violence

Imran Khan gets bail in 8 cases over Islamabad violence

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Former prime minister Imran Khan got a major relief on Tuesday when an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan granted him bail till June 8 in eight cases related to violence that erupted at the Judicial Complex in Islamabad in March.

Ashes: Moeen's absence will be decisive on Day 5

Ashes: Moeen's absence will be decisive on Day 5

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

In a setback for England, Moeen Ali was penalised for applying spray on his finger towards the end of day two.

WTC Final PIX! Head leaves India reeling on Day 1

WTC Final PIX! Head leaves India reeling on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Travis Head hammered a solid ton at the Oval as Australia dominated the proceedings over India on Day 1 of the WTC Final.

Boxing Day Test PIX: Carey ton puts Australia in box seat

Boxing Day Test PIX: Carey ton puts Australia in box seat

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Marnus Labuschagne said Australia, especially the pacers, did not even bring their "B Game" in the win against England in the Ashes opener.

India to host key SCO conclave of defence ministers, Pak to attend virtually

India to host key SCO conclave of defence ministers, Pak to attend virtually

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif will attend the SCO defence ministers' meeting in New Delhi on Friday through virtual mode, according to an official readout.

'People are starting to understand how good he is'

'People are starting to understand how good he is'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting said that England batter Joe Root is fulfilling his full potential with his run over two years.

'Ultimate Competitor': Ponting praises Siraj's aggression

'Ultimate Competitor': Ponting praises Siraj's aggression

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Siraj was perhaps the only bright spot for India with the ball

WTC Final: How India lost the plot on Day 1

WTC Final: How India lost the plot on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Travis Head's counter-attacking hundred and his unbroken 251-run stand with Steve Smith put Australia in charge on 327/3 on the opening day of the WTC final against India.

What Australia must do to raise its game

What Australia must do to raise its game

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Di Venuto said Australia's batting plans were working well till a dramatic collapse saw them lose eight wickets for 28 runs.

ICC plays down threat to one-day format

ICC plays down threat to one-day format

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Allardice conceded some members put "particular attention on their domestic leagues" but insisted their commitment to international and bilateral cricket was "as strong as it's ever been".

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

'Money talks, nobody would say no to India'

'Money talks, nobody would say no to India'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Pakistan-born Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja says 'money talks' and no team would say no to touring India but it is 'easy for players and organisations' to turn down assignments in Pakistan or Bangladesh.

Will India-Aus adopt 'Bazball' approach in WTC Final?

Will India-Aus adopt 'Bazball' approach in WTC Final?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

India have recalled Ajinkya Rahane to reinforce their batting line-up, which will have to be at its best to negate the Australian attack.

Mandhana only Indian in line for ICC Cricketer of the Year

Mandhana only Indian in line for ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Stokes is also among the Test Cricket of the Year nominees alongside compatriot Jonny Bairstow, Australia opener Usman Khawaja and South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada.

ICC Rankings: Ashwin drops six points

ICC Rankings: Ashwin drops six points

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Despite dropping six points in the ICC Test rankings, R Ashwin remained on top of the points table, along with James Anderson.

Playing in India demands perfection, says Aus coach

Playing in India demands perfection, says Aus coach

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

'We had one hour of chaos there and that cost us that Test match when we'd played pretty good cricket. We came here and doubled down on what we'd set out to achieve at the start of the tour.'

Rajnath to hold meet with visiting Chinese counterpart

Rajnath to hold meet with visiting Chinese counterpart

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to hold bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu on the sidelines of the SCO defence ministerial conclave in Delhi, people familiar with the matter said.

Indore's Lyon King!

Indore's Lyon King!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

With the pitch a spinner's paradise, Nathan Lyon stood up and rallied his team back into contention.