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Ashes: 'Goal is to become one of the greatest...'

Ashes: 'Goal is to become one of the greatest...'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

With the Ashes set to get underway, Australian players reflected on the prestigious series and their aim for the upcoming tournament.

PIX: Indian eves keep their nose ahead on Day 3 vs Australia

PIX: Indian eves keep their nose ahead on Day 3 vs Australia

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

India dictated terms to mighty Australia who did everything they could to survive the difficult overs under lights and finish the third day of the rain-marred pink ball Test at 143 for four on Saturday.

Women's Premier League: How much franchises spent

Women's Premier League: How much franchises spent

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Team-wise list of players during WPL auction

'Hardik is better than Shardul Thakur as all-rounder'

'Hardik is better than Shardul Thakur as all-rounder'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

'Shardul Thakur isn't as good as Hardik Pandya. I don't believe he is an all-rounder'

Ukrainians' Never Say Die Attitude

Ukrainians' Never Say Die Attitude

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Glimpses of how Ukrainians are coping with Putin's War.

Why India needs to be wary of Steve Smith...

Why India needs to be wary of Steve Smith...

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Former Australia bowling ace Glenn McGrath says it will be tougher to bowl to Steve Smith once he gets a start.

Aus begin T20 Women's World Cup title defence in style

Aus begin T20 Women's World Cup title defence in style

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Australia began their Women's T20 World Cup title defence on a resounding note

Indians dominate ICC T20 Teams of 2022

Indians dominate ICC T20 Teams of 2022

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Three men and four women in the Teams of 2022

Big stage fright gets to India again as they lose to Australia in CWG final

Big stage fright gets to India again as they lose to Australia in CWG final

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Australia opted to bat on a bright and sunny afternoon with a packed house witnessing the title clash of the first ever women's cricket competition in CWG history.

Sydney Test: Players to pay tribute to Aus firefighters

Sydney Test: Players to pay tribute to Aus firefighters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Signed playing shirts from the Boxing Day Test will be auctioned online from Thursday, with all proceeds also going to the Australian Red Cross.

WPL 2023: Alyssa Healy to captain UP Warriorz

WPL 2023: Alyssa Healy to captain UP Warriorz

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, UP Warriorz named Australia's explosive batter Alyssa Healy as captain.

Starc wins maiden Allan Border medal; Gardner bags Belinda Clarke award

Starc wins maiden Allan Border medal; Gardner bags Belinda Clarke award

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Senior pacer Mitchell Starc claimed his maiden Allan Border medal, while Ashleigh Gardner became the first indigenous person to win the Belinda Clarke award, the top two honours at Cricket Australia (CA) Awards.

The Aussie connect behind Prasidh Krishna's rise...

The Aussie connect behind Prasidh Krishna's rise...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

India's happy problem of plenty found its newest addition in rookie pacer Prasidh Krishna -- a Brett Lee and masala dosa fan who got some top-notch guidance from none other than Jeff Thomson in his journey to the highest level.

When Russian Rockets Struck

When Russian Rockets Struck

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The aftermath of brutal Russian rocket strikes in the Ukrainian cities of Byshiv, Kharkiv and Mariupol.

Lyon the 'GOAT' bags 400th wkt after 'some hard toil'

Lyon the 'GOAT' bags 400th wkt after 'some hard toil'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

It took nearly a year longer than Australia hoped but Nathan Lyon ended his agonising wait for a 400th Test victim in style on Saturday during a match-winning four-wicket haul that sent England crashing to a stinging Ashes defeat at the Gabba.

When The Russians Killed A Dancer

When The Russians Killed A Dancer

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Colleagues and friends attend a funeral ceremony for Ukrainian soldier and ballet dancer Vadym Khlupianets, who was recently killed by Russian troops, at the National Academic Operetta's Theatre in Kyiv.

PICS: India vs Aus women's Pink Ball Test, Day 2

PICS: India vs Aus women's Pink Ball Test, Day 2

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

IMAGES from Day 2 of the one-off Day-Night Pink Ball women's Test between Australia and India in Gold Coast on Friday.

WPL PIX: Finally, a win for RCB, beat UP by 5 wickets

WPL PIX: Finally, a win for RCB, beat UP by 5 wickets

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

IMAGES from the WPL match between UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bangalore, played in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday.

How Ukrainians Struggle To Survive

How Ukrainians Struggle To Survive

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Glimpses of how the Russian invasion has impacted the lives of ordinary Ukrainians.

Women's T20 WC semis: Can India fix their issues for the big game vs Australia?

Women's T20 WC semis: Can India fix their issues for the big game vs Australia?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

India, who have been among the top teams over the last five years but unable to win a major trophy

Jemimah devastates but rain ruins 1st Aus-India T20I

Jemimah devastates but rain ruins 1st Aus-India T20I

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Jemimah Rodrigues smashed a stylish 49 off 36 balls before the heavens opened up and force the abandonment of the first women's T20 International between India and Australia, in Gold Coast, on Thursday.

WPL PIX: Blazing Healy spearheads UP Warriorz' victory vs RCB

WPL PIX: Blazing Healy spearheads UP Warriorz' victory vs RCB

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Images from the WPL match between UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bangalore played in Mumbai on Friday

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.

England lacking confidence: McGrath

England lacking confidence: McGrath

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

"To me, body language is the biggest key and that is one thing Australia does so well," added the Australian bowler.

Will Scott Boland rise to the occasion in unfamiliar conditions?

Will Scott Boland rise to the occasion in unfamiliar conditions?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

If Boland gets a chance to play the first Test in Nagpur, he would probably like to walk the talk as he said in episode No. 2 of 'Test'.

Day 2: Rahul Shines on Dull Day

Day 2: Rahul Shines on Dull Day

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

All the interesting numbers from Day 2 of the India-England Test at Trent Bridge.

Mandhana's 52 in vain as Australia win women's T20 series

Mandhana's 52 in vain as Australia win women's T20 series

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Chasing a challenging 150-run target, Mandhana smashed 52 off 49 balls and shared 57 runs with Jemimah Rodrigues (23 off 26) for the second wicket to set the platform before India lost four wickets in the span of 10 runs and succumbed easily.

When Shastri sledged the Aussies...

When Shastri sledged the Aussies...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks fun sledging through the decades.

Russia to open evacuation corridors but fears persist

Russia to open evacuation corridors but fears persist

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The development comes following the third round of talks between Russia and Ukraine in Belarus on Monday, which apparently ended up in failure.

McGrath wants casting vote

McGrath wants casting vote

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

The injured pace bowler wants the national cricket selectors to take him at his word if he says he's fit enough to tour Sri Lanka next month.

'In-form Anderson can make it hard for Kohli'

'In-form Anderson can make it hard for Kohli'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Glenn McGrath cautioned that an in-form Jimmy Anderson could make things tougher for the Indian captain this time too.

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Family, sportspeople and entertainers bid farewell to Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne at a private funeral held at his hometown in Melbourne on Sunday.

Dravid reveals the greatest pacer he has faced

Dravid reveals the greatest pacer he has faced

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Some of his best centuries have come against the mighty Australian attack which comprised a battery of fearsome pacers, but batting legend Rahul Dravid admitted that the greatest fast bowler he had faced was Aussie Glenn McGrath. "They (Australia) were the best cricket team in my generation. Amongst them all, the greatest bowler that I played against, not only the greatest Australian bowler, but the greatest fast bowler (that) I played against has to be Glean McGrath," said Dravid, who was known for his impeccable defense, at an event in Mumbai.

MSK told me 'Sachin believes it was out': Umpire Harper

MSK told me 'Sachin believes it was out': Umpire Harper

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Former ICC elite-level umpire Daryl Harper looks back at his controversial decision against Sachin Tendulkar in the 1999 Adelaide Test "everyday of my life" but says he proudly stands by what he believes was a correct decision. A bouncer from Australian pace spearhead Glenn McGrath had Tendulkar ducking and the ball hit him on his shoulders. Officiating in the game, umpire Harper deemed it as leg before wicket and to India's surprise, raised his finger, igniting a debate.

India, EU hold human rights dialogue, agree to safeguard freedom of activists, journalists

India, EU hold human rights dialogue, agree to safeguard freedom of activists, journalists

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

After a fresh round of human rights dialogue, India and the European Union on Friday concurred on the importance of safeguarding freedom, independence and diversity of civil society actors, including human rights defenders and journalists.

SEE: Bumrah imitates 6 bowlers. Guess who?

SEE: Bumrah imitates 6 bowlers. Guess who?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Pace and spin. Nothing is beyond Bpom Boom.

Week 7: The Charred Cities Of Ukraine

Week 7: The Charred Cities Of Ukraine

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Thursday, April 7, marks week 7 of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Relentless Russian shelling and bombing have devasted large swathes of Ukraine and reconstruction -- if it happens -- will take many years and thousands of billions of dollars.

Ageless Anderson helps England beat South Africa by an innings

Ageless Anderson helps England beat South Africa by an innings

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Anderson became the leading wicket-taker among pace bowlers across all formats

How Australia romped to seventh World Cup crown

How Australia romped to seventh World Cup crown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Australia won their seventh ICC Women's Cricket World Cup with a 71-run victory over England in Christchurch.

Lot of positives from dismal Aus series: Harmanpreet

Lot of positives from dismal Aus series: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

India's women's T20 team captain Harmanpreet Kaur says Richa Ghosh and Puja Vastrakar's performance is a big positive for India from the multi-format series, which they lost 5-11 to a dominant Australia.