News for 'Langer'

Eddings falls as Australia chairman after losing support

Eddings falls as Australia chairman after losing support

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

A CA director for 13 years, Eddings replaced David Peever in 2018 as interim chairman after the former mining executive resigned following the release of a scathing cultural review into the Newlands ball-tampering scandal.

Can World No 2 New Zealand better record in Sydney?

Can World No 2 New Zealand better record in Sydney?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

With Kane Williamson likely to miss the Test, New Zealand will have a lot of work to do in the 3rd Test in Sydney.

'Up to players to not abuse concussion rule'

'Up to players to not abuse concussion rule'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

'I've said for years I'd like to see players and coaches take more responsibility in running the game.'

Will Aussies risk touring England for ODIs, T20Is?

Will Aussies risk touring England for ODIs, T20Is?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The report states that a white-ball tour of England is yet to be officially confirmed but Australia's pace bowlers are 'building up their workloads for a return to play in September'

Black Lives Matter: Why cricketers should be talking about it

Black Lives Matter: Why cricketers should be talking about it

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

"We should certainly be talking about it," said Australian batting great Ricky Ponting

WTC: Kiwi quick Ferguson out for Aus Test series

WTC: Kiwi quick Ferguson out for Aus Test series

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Ferguson, who will need five to six weeks to recover, is returning to New Zealand and a replacement for him will be named on Tuesday, coach Gary Stead told reporters on Monday.

Paine-led Australia look to move on from 'Sandpaper-gate'

Paine-led Australia look to move on from 'Sandpaper-gate'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Australia's hopes of winning back respect and moving on from a ball-tampering scandal that plunged the team into disgrace face their first test on Sunday when Tim Paine's rebuilding side meet Pakistan in the series-opener in Dubai.

'There were nerves' but Smith 'enjoyed' leading Australia in Adelaide

'There were nerves' but Smith 'enjoyed' leading Australia in Adelaide

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Jhye Richardson scalped five wickets in the second innings as Australia defeated England by 275 runs in the second Ashes Test. With this win, Australia has gained a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Paine in no hurry to give up captaincy

Paine in no hurry to give up captaincy

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Smith is banned from leadership roles until March because of his involvement in a Cape Town ball-tampering scandal last year but he is tipped by some former players and leading cricket writers to regain the captaincy from wicketkeeper Paine after his batting heroics in England.

U-19 World Cup star Alzarri Joseph to join WI squad

U-19 World Cup star Alzarri Joseph to join WI squad

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Uncapped teenage fast bowler Alzarri Joseph will join the 13-member West Indies squad for the second Test against India starting in Kingston, Jamaica on July 30, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said. The 19-year-old Joseph has performed outstanding bowling feats for the U-19 side where he snared 13 wickets to lead West Indies to their World Cup title in Bangladesh. No other changes have been made to the Jason Holder-led squad which looked inexperienced against India's supremacy in the first game as they were thrashed by an innings and 92 runs.

Play hard but fair: CA chairman tells Australian players

Play hard but fair: CA chairman tells Australian players

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The Australian players have devised their own cultural pact and, under new coach Justin Langer, are expected to have 'elite honesty'.

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Since 2011, England have managed to eke out just a single draw in 13 Ashes Tests over three tours and their last two Tests in Sydney have resulted in humiliating defeats.

Tim Paine on future: Will see after this series

Tim Paine on future: Will see after this series

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Paine knows well that he isn't a powerhouse performer like his predecessor but believes that he has been playing his role to perfection in the current Australian set up.

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Seven pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and three from Delhi were among the 12 people who died in a stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Saturday, officials said.

PIX: How Australia celebrated maiden T20 World Cup title

PIX: How Australia celebrated maiden T20 World Cup title

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Images from the celebration of the Australia's maiden T20 World Cup win.

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Warne, Ponting, Langer to play Twenty20 bushfire match; Serena donates Auckland winnings to help raise money.

When Australia bared their feet and souls

When Australia bared their feet and souls

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Aaron Finch's team and its entourage of support staff sat down in a circle on the field, with each member taking turns to talk about the side's run in the tournament

The 'yin and yang' of Aussie partnership

The 'yin and yang' of Aussie partnership

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Adam Gilchrist said Australia are likely to keep faith in the tried and tested combination of Joe Burns and David Warner at the top of the order,

'Australia's on-field behaviour has improved'

'Australia's on-field behaviour has improved'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Australia's ill-tempered tour of South Africa exploded in a ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town two years ago, leading to a review of the team culture among other measures.

In comeback bid, Gambhir has 'burning desire to excel'

In comeback bid, Gambhir has 'burning desire to excel'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

"As far as my comeback is concerned, I am enjoying the journey at the moment without worrying too much about the destination."

Australia maintain scoring touch

Australia maintain scoring touch

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

Matthew Wade shows his versatility

Matthew Wade shows his versatility

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Matthew Wade said he would be happy to remain at the top of Australia's order for the rest of the series

Aussie openers plunder Sri Lanka

Aussie openers plunder Sri Lanka

Rediff.com9 Jul 2004

Ashes PIX: Bairstow century leads England's fightback

Ashes PIX: Bairstow century leads England's fightback

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Johnny Bairstow scored England's first century of the series as the tourists staged a fightback after a torrid start to the third day of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday, but Australia remained in command with a lead of 158 at the close of play.

Perth Scorchers' Mitchell Marsh to miss CLT20 with injury

Perth Scorchers' Mitchell Marsh to miss CLT20 with injury

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Perth Scorchers young gun Mitchell Marsh will not play in the Champions League T20 tournament in India after being ruled out with yet another hamstring injury.

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'This modern-day recovery, matchups, data, sports science, I'm not sure. I would've said just let me be.'

Craig McDermott appointed Australia bowling coach

Craig McDermott appointed Australia bowling coach

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Former pacer Craig McDermott was on Thursday appointed Australia's bowling coach for a year while former Test opener Justin Langer's reign as the cricket team's assistant coach was extended for another 12 months.

Win against India gave Pakistan momentum, says Hayden

Win against India gave Pakistan momentum, says Hayden

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Pakistan's batting consultant Matthew Hayden believes the 10-wicket thrashing of arch-rivals India set the tone for his side in the T20 World Cup and cited the players' commitment to training and spirituality as the reasons for their stupendous unbeaten run so far.

England look to crash Australia's pink ball party

England look to crash Australia's pink ball party

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

England face a rejuvenated Australian team who have turned day-night cricket into a competitive advantage, winning all eight of their Tests under lights dating back to the format's 2015 debut.

Sachin Tendulkar takes up coaching role

Sachin Tendulkar takes up coaching role

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

According to Cricket Australia, Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies bowling great Courtney Walsh will coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI teams in a charity cricket match

Sports anchor Mayanti stamps her mark at the Games

Sports anchor Mayanti stamps her mark at the Games

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Sports anchor Mayanti Langer is a familiar face on television, having hosted a series of sports events over the last five years. But the Commonwealth Games has given her instant recognition. Senior Associate Editor Harish Kotian learns how the Delhi extravaganza has changed her life.

Australia prepared to risk Warner in Sydney even if not fully fit

Australia prepared to risk Warner in Sydney even if not fully fit

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

David Warner may play the third Test against India even if he is short of full fitness as Australia look to the veteran opener to strengthen the top order, assistant coach Andrew McDonald said on Thursday.

Can Team India harmonise sans Virat 'Lennon' Kohli?

Can Team India harmonise sans Virat 'Lennon' Kohli?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Ajinkya Rahane will have his task cut out once he dons the captain's armband after Kohli returns to India following the opening Test.

Maxwell returns as Australia set to tour England in Sept

Maxwell returns as Australia set to tour England in Sept

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The Australian government on Wednesday granted travel exemptions for Aaron Finch and his men, Cricket Australia (CA) said while announcing a 21-member squad for the team's first international tour since the coronavirus outbreak began.

Why English taunts won't make Aussies cry

Why English taunts won't make Aussies cry

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Australia's cricketers will just have to bear English taunts over the ball-tampering affair on tour next month for the one-day international series, spinner Nathan Lyon has said.

How concussion substitute Chahal fired India to win

How concussion substitute Chahal fired India to win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Concussion substitute Yuzvendra Chahal took three wickets as India beat Australia

Short replaces injured Warner, Cummins rested

Short replaces injured Warner, Cummins rested

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

David Warner has been ruled out of the remainder of the limited-overs series against India while Pat Cummins has been rested as part of his workload management.

Why this cricketer feels ball-tampering trio should serve out bans...

Why this cricketer feels ball-tampering trio should serve out bans...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Siddle said he was keen to see his friends back on the field but that by serving their bans in full they would be helping clean up the game.

Players union slams Cricket Australia's cost-cutting

Players union slams Cricket Australia's cost-cutting

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Cricket Australia furloughed about 80 per cent of its staff and said it had suffered a A$20 million (10.6 million pounds) fall in revenue due to COVID-19, despite the pandemic hitting at the end of the season.

Out-of-form Marsh gets Chappell backing to keep spot in squad for India series

Out-of-form Marsh gets Chappell backing to keep spot in squad for India series

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The 35-year-old Marsh has borne the brunt of the criticism of Australia's batting woes in their recently completed Tests against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates after he scored a total of 14 runs in four innings.