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Aus coach backs Smith, Labuschagne to fire in second Test

Aus coach backs Smith, Labuschagne to fire in second Test

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'We've got some areas we can improve, there's some growth within the team and there's two obvious ones.'

McCullum vows! England to unleash more fury in Ashes

McCullum vows! England to unleash more fury in Ashes

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

England's style validated despite defeat to Australia, says McCullum

PIX: Eintracht stun Barca; West Ham, Rangers in semis

PIX: Eintracht stun Barca; West Ham, Rangers in semis

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

A summary of Thursday's second leg quarter-final matches in the Europa League.

Delhi Test: Scenes From Day 1

Delhi Test: Scenes From Day 1

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Australia were all out for 263 on Day 1 of the second Test at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, February 17, 2023.

I still remain bullish on the series: O'Keefe on Australia's chances

I still remain bullish on the series: O'Keefe on Australia's chances

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

As Australia opted to go with just one pacer for second Test against India, former spinner Steve O'Keefe opened up on the team's chances of beating India at home.

Australia considering Starc recall for Lord's Test

Australia considering Starc recall for Lord's Test

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Australia face a selection headache with Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Josh Hazlewood vying for two slots in the pace attack.

Boland picked in Aus Playing XI for WTC final

Boland picked in Aus Playing XI for WTC final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Boland experienced English conditions on a tour with an Indigenous team of cricketers in 2018 and Cummins said he was convinced the 34-year-old would not need to overhaul his bowling approach to succeed.

Why Is This Fine Talent Not Playing The IPL?

Why Is This Fine Talent Not Playing The IPL?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'I was confident that I would surely get into any of the IPL teams, but I was not picked.'

Edgbaston pitch was kryptonite for me: Anderson

Edgbaston pitch was kryptonite for me: Anderson

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'If all the pitches are like that I'm done in the Ashes series.'

Perth Test: WI fight on after Labuschagne props Australia

Perth Test: WI fight on after Labuschagne props Australia

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

West Indies were bowled out for 283 in their first innings but Australia opted not to enforce the follow-on after smashing a massive 598 in their own first innings.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ICC rates Indore pitch poor

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ICC rates Indore pitch "poor"

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Following the conclusion of the third Test of the Border Gavaskar, the ICC rated the Indore pitch 'poor'.

The Ashes: Milestones to watch out for...

The Ashes: Milestones to watch out for...

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

As the prestigious Ashes gets underway, here's a look at the milestones that can be achieved.

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Pujara set for 100th Test as hosts eye another big win

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Pujara set for 100th Test as hosts eye another big win

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara is set to play his 100th Test match when India take on Australia for the 2nd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Stokes gave us a few heart-stopping moments: Cummins

Stokes gave us a few heart-stopping moments: Cummins

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted his team had endured an uncomfortable time before winning the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's.

Vettori backs Ashwin for T20 WC success

Vettori backs Ashwin for T20 WC success

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The former left-arm spin legend further said the key to success for a spinner in Australia is to bowl more topspin and get bounce like the way Nathan Lyon does for the home side.

'This Aussie team doesn't carry baggage of past'

'This Aussie team doesn't carry baggage of past'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Pat Cummins would tell anyone who cares to listen that his unit doesn't carry the baggage of victories and defeats of his predecessors.

Fan Moment! Ashwin's duplicate touches his feet

Fan Moment! Ashwin's duplicate touches his feet

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Mahesh Pithiya's uncanny resemblance with Ravichandran Ashwin's action will surprise you.

Sachin bats for SKY's inclusion in Test team

Sachin bats for SKY's inclusion in Test team

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

SKY perfectly equipped to play Tests, says Sachin Tendulkar

A look at India's follies that led to Oval disaster!

A look at India's follies that led to Oval disaster!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

India's hopes of breaking their ICC trophy drought after 2013, remained unfulfilled as Australia handed them a crushing loss at the WTC Final.

India's WTC Final Dilemma: Kishan vs Bharat debate continues

India's WTC Final Dilemma: Kishan vs Bharat debate continues

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Another tough choice India need to make is in the wicket-keeping department.

Spinners, Khawaja take honours on Day 1 at Indore

Spinners, Khawaja take honours on Day 1 at Indore

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The visitors, who are 2-0 behind in the four-Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, finished the frenetic opening day 47 runs ahead with six wickets in hand.

Australia batters make it rare 1-2-3 in ICC Test rankings

Australia batters make it rare 1-2-3 in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Steve Smith and Travis Head join top-ranked Marnus Labuschagne following their centuries in the ICC World Test Championship Final against India.

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).

Handshakes. Hugs. Some Laughs...

Handshakes. Hugs. Some Laughs...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

When the final Test at the Narendra Modi stadium ended in a draw on Monday evening, there was bon homie, with gifts like cricket bats and jerseys being passed around.

WTC Final, PIX: Australia tighten grip as India five down

WTC Final, PIX: Australia tighten grip as India five down

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 2 of the WTC Final played between Australia and India at The Oval in London on Thursday.

Meet India's debutants in Nagpur Test

Meet India's debutants in Nagpur Test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

India's charismatic middle-order batter in T20 cricket Suryakumar Yadav made his Test debut along with wicketkeeper K S Bharat.

All of us are hindsight kings, it doesn't work here: Ashwin backs management

All of us are hindsight kings, it doesn't work here: Ashwin backs management

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The decision to rest Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the last two ODIs against West Indies has drawn a lot of flak, but Ravichandran Ashwin defended the team management's call saying critics were finding fault for the sake of it.

On eve of Smith's 100 Test, Siddle takes a walk down memory lane

On eve of Smith's 100 Test, Siddle takes a walk down memory lane

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Australian pacer Peter Siddle reminisced about his famous partnership with Steve Smith in 2019 at Edgbaston against England in the Ashes series ahead of Smith's 100th Test appearance.

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.

Ashes: 'These decisions aren't just a rash thought'

Ashes: 'These decisions aren't just a rash thought'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

England will not change their attacking philosophy in the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's this week.

SKY's Big Fall

SKY's Big Fall

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Suryakumar Yadav has managed just 16 runs from his first three games in IPL 2023.

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.

Will reducing ODIs to 40-over games make it interesting?

Will reducing ODIs to 40-over games make it interesting?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Australian batter Usman Khawaja believes the 50-over format needs to be reduced to 40-overs-a-side game to make it more interesting in the wake of ever-growing popularity of T20 cricket.

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins could win the Ashes in England if Australia emerge victorious in the second Test, feels pace legend Glenn McGrath.

PIX: Gill hits century to lead India's strong reply

PIX: Gill hits century to lead India's strong reply

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Images from Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on Saturday.

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.

At Team India's nets, Dravid's sweep tips for Gill

At Team India's nets, Dravid's sweep tips for Gill

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Indian batters committed themselves to doubles shift in the nets against slow bowlers

Aus will miss this player in Test series vs India

Aus will miss this player in Test series vs India

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Nathan Lyon, Agar, leg-spinner Swepson and young off-spinner Todd Murphy got the nod in the 18-member Australia squad with Zampa missing out.

Indore Test: India look to seal WTC final spot, Australia seek redemption

Indore Test: India look to seal WTC final spot, Australia seek redemption

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

India have already secured the Border-Gavaskar trophy and they will now be playing for a record-extending 16th straight series win at home

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.