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Australia keen to continue aggressive approach against NZ

Australia keen to continue aggressive approach against NZ

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

'That's a standard we want to keep going with for the rest of tournament.'

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.

PHOTOS: Captain Smith drags Australia back from brink

PHOTOS: Captain Smith drags Australia back from brink

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Captain Steve Smith frustrated England with a fighting half-century and pushed Australia to 165 for four at the close of a see-sawing day two, rescuing the hosts after a top order collapse in the series-opening Ashes Test in Brisbane on Friday.

Smith, Warner, Bancroft sent home; Lehmann stays

Smith, Warner, Bancroft sent home; Lehmann stays

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

James Sutherland said Darren Lehmann has not resigned and will continue to coach the Australia men's team

Mohali ODI: Perfect platform for Surya, Iyer to test themselves against Aus

Mohali ODI: Perfect platform for Surya, Iyer to test themselves against Aus

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

As much as Ishan Kishan has done his bit, India will need Iyer, the proverbial slayer of spin bowling in the middle overs during the World Cup.

Spidercam in focus as Lehmanm defends sloppy Smith

Spidercam in focus as Lehmanm defends sloppy Smith

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Australia coach Darren Lehmann said more thought needed to be given to the positioning of the "spidercam" TV camera after his captain Steve Smith spilled a key catch in the fourth Test against India on Thursday.

2nd Australia T20: Where India needs improvement...

2nd Australia T20: Where India needs improvement...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

India's young bowling unit will have to push behind the timid show in the series opener and find its flow against a forceful Australian batting line-up in the second T20 in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

Rain leaves Khawaja stranded on 195, Australia in command vs SA

Rain leaves Khawaja stranded on 195, Australia in command vs SA

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday

'We've been really impressed with Smith and the way he handles things'

'We've been really impressed with Smith and the way he handles things'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Australia coach Darren Lehmann has praised captain Steve Smith's handling of an outburst by Mitchell Starc that cost the left-arm quick half his match fee from the first Test against New Zealand.

ICC Men's ODI World Cup: Full List of confirmed squads

ICC Men's ODI World Cup: Full List of confirmed squads

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ahead of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, here's a full list of the final squads of all ten teams.

PHOTOS: Smith breaks Bradman's record to give Australia big lead

PHOTOS: Smith breaks Bradman's record to give Australia big lead

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Australia captain Steve Smith slammed a half-century to break Don Bradman's record for the most runs in a Test series against India and put the hosts in control on Day 4 of the fourth and final Test in Sydney.

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list.

Australia pick Warner for Ashes, WTC final vs India

Australia pick Warner for Ashes, WTC final vs India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

David Warner has been under pressure after a poor run of form with the bat but returned after injury to the 17-man squad for the June 7 WTC final against India at The Oval and the first two Ashes Tests.

PIX: What a comeback Australia!

PIX: What a comeback Australia!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

India find themselves in a spot of bother against Australia in the third Test at Indore.

SKY-led India eye fresh start in Australia T20s

SKY-led India eye fresh start in Australia T20s

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Suryakumar Yadav leads a sprightly bunch of 'Gen-Next' stars against a strong Australian side in a five-match T20 series, starting in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

How India dominated on Day 1 of 2nd Test

How India dominated on Day 1 of 2nd Test

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Australia laboured to a modest 263 all out on the opening day of the second Test against India in New Delhi

Crude shipments from US on the rise

Crude shipments from US on the rise

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Crude oil shipments from the US to India rose to the highest levels in November since the conflict began in Ukraine in late February, sparking hopes of a resurgence in oil flows from the US to the subcontinent, reveals shipping data. Shipments from the US have surged as Western nations prepare to impose additional sanctions on Russian crude flows. The US shipped around 450,000 barrels per day of crude last month to India, twice that of shipments in October, according to data from London-based commodity intelligence provider Vortexa.

Ranchi Test: Smith ton guides Australia to good total on Day 1

Ranchi Test: Smith ton guides Australia to good total on Day 1

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The day belonged to Smith, who has now scored six Test hundreds against India in the last seven appearances and in the process also completed 5000 runs in Test cricket.

Warm-up: Ton-up Smith, Marsh put Aussies in strong position against India 'A'

Warm-up: Ton-up Smith, Marsh put Aussies in strong position against India 'A'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

India 'A' bowlers were largely ineffective, allowing Steve Smith and senior batsman Shaun Marsh to strike comfortable hundreds as Australia started their Test tour in impressive fashion in the three-day warm-up game in Mumbai on Friday.

Dharamsala Test: Debutant Kuldeep shines, Smith hits ton on Day 1

Dharamsala Test: Debutant Kuldeep shines, Smith hits ton on Day 1

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

The 22-year-old Kuldeep, who replaced injured skipper Viart Kohli, returned figures of four for 68 in 23 overs after Australia decided to bat and made a resounding start.

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Bukayo Saka scored either side of halftime as Arsenal crushed second-bottom Burnley 5-0.

3rd Test PIX: Australia reign on gloomy day one as Proteas frustrated

3rd Test PIX: Australia reign on gloomy day one as Proteas frustrated

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the SCG on Wednesday.

EPL PIX: Villa up to second, City back in the groove; United lose

EPL PIX: Villa up to second, City back in the groove; United lose

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

India need Iyer, Ashwin to step up in 2nd ODI vs Aus

India need Iyer, Ashwin to step up in 2nd ODI vs Aus

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

The game on Friday had enough positives for India, mainly the performance of Mohammad Shami and Suryakumar Yadav, but few questions still need to be answered ahead of the World Cup, beginning October 5.

How Rohit and Jadeja put India in box seat

How Rohit and Jadeja put India in box seat

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Jadeja raised 81 runs for the unbroken eighth wicket with Axar Patel (52) to drive home India's advantage.

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards.

PIX: Jadeja, Rohit put India in control on Day 1

PIX: Jadeja, Rohit put India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia, at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Steve Smith marks spectacular season with Allan Border Medal

PHOTOS: Steve Smith marks spectacular season with Allan Border Medal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Steve Smith capped a remarkable season by sweeping the main awards at the annual Allan Border Medal ceremony

Smith, Warner set to miss India series, IPL depends on NOC contents

Smith, Warner set to miss India series, IPL depends on NOC contents

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The disgraced Australian duo of Steve Smith and David Warner is not just staring at an ouster from IPL but is also also facing the prospect of missing the India series later this year, as speculations over a length ban for ball tampering gained credence.

Will Chahar make a comeback for 4th T20I in Raipur?

Will Chahar make a comeback for 4th T20I in Raipur?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Both Prasidh and Avesh Khan lack variety and innovation as they keep pitching the ball at the same length. Both bowl in late 130s or early 140s but consistently pitch it back of the length and the nature of Indian tracks make it a cannon fodder for batters.

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.

Local boy Smith ready to lead Australia in emotional Sydney Test

Local boy Smith ready to lead Australia in emotional Sydney Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Relishing the challenge of squaring off against new Indian captain Virat Kohli in the fourth and final cricket Test in Sydney, Australian skipper Steve Smith described his rival number as an "emotional character".

Jadeja gives India upper hand vs Australia in Nagpur

Jadeja gives India upper hand vs Australia in Nagpur

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

India would be pressing for a decisive first-innings lead in the contest when play resumes on Friday.

Team India change hotel in Delhi; Kohli not with squad

Team India change hotel in Delhi; Kohli not with squad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Indian team, set to play the second Test against Australia from Friday, had to switch hotels in New Delhi.

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

PIX: Zampa spins Australia to series win against New Zealand

PIX: Zampa spins Australia to series win against New Zealand

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Zampa picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in one-day internationals to help the hosts defeat New Zealand

Focus on batters as India aim to bounce back in Ahmedabad

Focus on batters as India aim to bounce back in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

India's batting megastars will be desperate to clear the cobwebs from their head in pursuit of a second successive World Test Championship final berth as they take on Australia in the series-deciding fourth Test in Ahmedabad from Thursday.

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.

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.

How Gill, Kohli drove India's strong reply vs Australia

How Gill, Kohli drove India's strong reply vs Australia

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Shubman Gill smashed a career-best 128 and Virat Kohli regained his form to fuel India's robust reply