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Smriti Mandhana closing in on ODI and T20I crowns

Smriti Mandhana closing in on ODI and T20I crowns

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Smriti Mandhana closed in on the top spot while occupying the second slot in both the ICC T20I and ODI batting rankings released

Mandhana soars, India climb ICC Women's Rankings

Mandhana soars, India climb ICC Women's Rankings

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

struck 105 in the final match of the series against Australia in Perth and 54 in the first game of the ongoing T20I rubber against the West Indies in Mumbai to headline the latest rankings

McGrath impressed by Australia's pace attack

McGrath impressed by Australia's pace attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Pace legend Glenn McGrath foresees Australia complete a 4-0 whitewash over India in the ongoing Test series. McGrath makes this claim following the top-class performance of the home team's pace bowling attack, especially the young James Pattinson.

T20 WC: India women eye big win vs injury-hit Australia

T20 WC: India women eye big win vs injury-hit Australia

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

India along with New Zealand and Pakistan are in contention for the last remaining semi-final spot from Group A.

McGrath engaged to girlfriend Sara

McGrath engaged to girlfriend Sara

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Two years after the death of his first wife Jane, former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath is all set to walk down the aisle once again after getting engaged to his Italian girlfriend of seven months Sara Leonardi.

Tributes flow in for McGrath

Tributes flow in for McGrath

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

Captain Ricky Ponting said McGrath's retirement marked the end of an era in Australian cricket.

McGrath reserves special praise for Basil Thampi

McGrath reserves special praise for Basil Thampi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Fast bowling may be hard work in India but it's good to see talented youngsters like Basil Thampi emerging in recent times, legendary Australia cricketer Glenn McGrath said on Monday.

Why McGrath is not in favour of four-day Tests

Why McGrath is not in favour of four-day Tests

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Australia pace legend Glenn McGrath termed himself a traditionalist and said he is dead against the idea of shortening the five-day game to a four-day affair as proposed by the ICC. The International Cricket Council is considering introduction of four-day Tests as part of the World Test Championships from 2023, an idea which is supported by Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts.

Amazing Ashwin Scales New Peak!

Amazing Ashwin Scales New Peak!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

He overtook Australian spinner Nathan Lyon to become the seventh highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.

Rare distinction for Glenn McGrath

Rare distinction for Glenn McGrath

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

Yadav wants to be India's McGrath

Yadav wants to be India's McGrath

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

Inspired by Australian fast bowling legend Glenn McGrath, the newest addition to the Indian pace attack, Umesh Yadav, wants to be a line and length specialist.

Siddle's effort impresses McGrath

Siddle's effort impresses McGrath

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Peter Siddle's five-wicket haul in the first innings of the Sydney Test against South Africa has impressed Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath who feels the standout performance will help the pacer cement his place in the team.

McGrath puts his weight behind Ponting

McGrath puts his weight behind Ponting

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath backed former teammate Ponting, despite a poor run of form and a century drought which stretches almost two years, to come up with a strong performance in the four-match Test series.

McGrath bowls a new record

McGrath bowls a new record

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

Warne, McGrath share Don award

Warne, McGrath share Don award

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

The duo joined former skipper Mark Taylor (1998) as the only cricketers to receive the award.

McGrath rubbishes retirement rumours

McGrath rubbishes retirement rumours

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

The Aussie paceman insisted that he has no immediate plans to bid adieu to international cricket.

McGrath: How the story unfolded

McGrath: How the story unfolded

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

A factfile on Australian bowler Glenn McGrath, who is set to retire from cricket after the 2007 World Cup in West Indies.

PHOTOS: Tendulkar and McGrath mentor young pacers

PHOTOS: Tendulkar and McGrath mentor young pacers

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Sachin Tendulkar joined legendary Australian pace bowler Glenn McGrath at the MRF Pace Foundation Academy on Friday and spent time with the current batch of pace bowling trainees and provided them insights on the game.

McGrath in Champions Trophy squad

McGrath in Champions Trophy squad

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Glenn McGrath was named in Australia's provisional 30-man squad for the Champions Trophy.

McGrath tips Ashes whitewash

McGrath tips Ashes whitewash

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

The Australian bowler risked having to wipe egg off his face for a second time.

McGrath inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

McGrath inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath was inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame on Thursday, making him its 68th male member.

Dealing with Anderson will be key for India: McGrath

Dealing with Anderson will be key for India: McGrath

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'India is going to need their bowlers, their spinners firing if they have to win the series' 'It is time Virat shows he can score in England conditions too'

Glenn McGrath joins Middlesex

Glenn McGrath joins Middlesex

Rediff.com20 Jun 2004

Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath will sign for English county Middlesex next month as an overseas player.

Mandhana, Harmanpreet among major retentions for WPL 2025

Mandhana, Harmanpreet among major retentions for WPL 2025

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur were some of the big names retained by their respective franchises for the next edition of the Women's Premier League.

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah embodies the qualities of pace legends such as Dennis Lillee, Andy Roberts and Richard Hadlee

Smith, Starc eye milestones during BGT

Smith, Starc eye milestones during BGT

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Smith needs just 315 runs to become the fourth Australian batter after Ricky Ponting (13378), Allan Border (11174), and Steve Waugh (10927) to reach the landmark of 10,000 Test runs.

'All I want to do is make Shane Warne proud'

'All I want to do is make Shane Warne proud'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Lyon is just 34 wickets away from surpassing Glenn McGrath to become Australia's second-highest wicket-taker in Tests.

McGrath puts Aussies on top

McGrath puts Aussies on top

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

Australia skittled Sri Lanka for 97 before setting them a daunting 312 to win after the second day of the first Test.

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Despite the challenging build-up, Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The players will hope to be as confident as they prepare for the fight to keep their World Test Final chances alive.

Glenn McGrath's wife, Jane passes away

Glenn McGrath's wife, Jane passes away

Rediff.com22 Jun 2008

Jane McGrath, the wife of former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath, died on Sunday aged 42 after a long battle with cancer.

PIX: RCB edge past UP Warriorz in WPL thriller

PIX: RCB edge past UP Warriorz in WPL thriller

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the WPL encounter played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriorz on Saturday

Jane McGrath's funeral on Wednesday

Jane McGrath's funeral on Wednesday

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath's deceased wife Jane's funeral will take place on Wednesday morning at a Sydney church. English-born Jane lost her long battle with cancer at the age of 42. She will be laid to rest at The Garrison Church in Sydney.

Time for Sreesanth to perform: McGrath

Time for Sreesanth to perform: McGrath

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Australia's former pacer Glenn McGrath said Sreesanth now needs to back up his aggression with performance and prove his worth.

No word on McGrath's future plans

No word on McGrath's future plans

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath was keeping a low-profile on Thursday amid growing speculation he was about to follow Shane Warne into retirement.

No regrets, says retiring McGrath

No regrets, says retiring McGrath

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath said there were no second thoughts about his decision to retire.

McGrath to retire after World Cup

McGrath to retire after World Cup

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

The Australian fast bowler said he would end his Test career in next month's final Ashes Test against England in Sydney.

McGrath gearing up for Ashes

McGrath gearing up for Ashes

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

Australian coach John Buchanan said the pacer is progressing in the right direction.

WBBL: Why Adelaide Strikers chased Smriti Mandhana for years!

WBBL: Why Adelaide Strikers chased Smriti Mandhana for years!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Her flair, the areas and pockets she hits to in the ground, I think she plays really well in Australian conditions.'

McGrath eager for the kill

McGrath eager for the kill

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

The lanky pacer said Australia are now in firm control of the match and wanted to drive home their advantage on Saturday morning.

McGrath's wife has cancer again

McGrath's wife has cancer again

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

The fast bowler opted out of the ODI match against South Africa on Friday to be with his wife, Jane.