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WPL PIX: UP Warriorz trump RCB in first-ever Super Over

WPL PIX: UP Warriorz trump RCB in first-ever Super Over

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Images from the WPL match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and UP Warriorz in Bengaluru on Monday.

Tendulkar lends support to McGrath's 'Pink Test' initiative

Tendulkar lends support to McGrath's 'Pink Test' initiative

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The Pink Test partnership between the McGrath Foundation, CA and the SCG Trust symbolises the best in the sport coming together to make a difference to those living with breast cancer.

WTC Final PIX: Thrilling day of cricket at Lord's!

WTC Final PIX: Thrilling day of cricket at Lord's!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Pat Cummins tore through South Africa before a Proteas fightback left the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 on a knife-edge at the end of an absorbing second day at Lord's.

Will pass law to make Bumrah bowl left-handed: Aus PM

Will pass law to make Bumrah bowl left-handed: Aus PM

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese jokingly suggested a law that forces Jasprit Bumrah to bowl 'left-handed or off one step' against the home team.

McGrath Foundation launches virtual Pink Seats for SCG Test

McGrath Foundation launches virtual Pink Seats for SCG Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Glenn McGrath, McGrath Foundation Co-Founder and President, is asking people from across Australia to show their support for people with breast cancer by buying virtual Pink Seats.

WPL: Gardner, Priya power GG to big win over UPW

WPL: Gardner, Priya power GG to big win over UPW

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

However, Gardner produced an inspired knock, adding 55 runs off 42 balls with Laura Wolvaardt (22) to resurrect the innings.

WPL: Can UP Warriorz continue winning run against MI?

WPL: Can UP Warriorz continue winning run against MI?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Rejuvenated by their thrilling super-over win over RCB, UP Warriorz will look to continue their momentum when they take on an upbeat Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League match in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

WPL: Gujarat Giants eye redemption against UP Warriorz

WPL: Gujarat Giants eye redemption against UP Warriorz

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

The Gujarat Giants will be hoping to improve their bowling and fielding after a disappointing defeat in their Women's Premier League season opener. They will face the UP Warriorz, led by Deepti Sharma, who will be looking to capitalize on their strong spin bowling attack. The match will be a crucial one for both teams as they seek to make their mark in the tournament.

Pink Test special: Konstas honours family's cancer battle

Pink Test special: Konstas honours family's cancer battle

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Konstas revealed how his cousin died of leukemia and his grandpa of bowel cancer, and expressed hope the match at SCG would continue to raise awareness about the disease.

Women's T20 WC: SA pull off stunning upset against Aus

Women's T20 WC: SA pull off stunning upset against Aus

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

A resolute South Africa came up with a clinical performance to shock mighty Australia by eight wickets and enter the final of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Thursday.

Hazlewood finds new distance to hit a purple patch

Hazlewood finds new distance to hit a purple patch

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Along with his ability to adapt, the high release point makes Hazlewood a tricky customer to deal with on any kind of surface, as it allows him to find that disconcerting extra bounce.

Cummins hopes for improved batting at 'non-traditional' SCG

Cummins hopes for improved batting at 'non-traditional' SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Young Sam Konstas took the world by surprise with his aggressive approach in the Boxing Day Test, and the skipper lauded the teenager's adaptability.

Who is Himanshu Sangwan?

Who is Himanshu Sangwan?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

In 23 First Class matches, Sangwan has 77 wickets at an average of 19.9. With three five wicket hauls against his name, his best figures if 6 for 33 came against Mumbai.

Indian bowling attack still world-class: McGrath

Indian bowling attack still world-class: McGrath

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath says India's bowling attack remains a "world-class" one despite the recent debacles against New Zealand and blamed the under-whelming performance on factors such as injury lay-offs and toss.

McGrath hails Anderson after landmark wicket

McGrath hails Anderson after landmark wicket

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Australia great Glenn McGrath says he has great respect for James Anderson after the Englishman replaced him as the most prolific pace bowler in Test cricket.

WPL: Delhi Capitals eye top spot; UP Warriorz first win

WPL: Delhi Capitals eye top spot; UP Warriorz first win

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Delhi Capitals will be aiming to claim the top spot, while UP Warriorz will be desperate to register their first victory of the season when the two sides face off in the Women's Premier League in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Women's T20 WC PIX: India lose to Australia; semis hopes fade

Women's T20 WC PIX: India lose to Australia; semis hopes fade

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Women's T20 World Cup match between India and Australia in Sharjah on Sunday

PIX: Team India show their support for McGrath Foundation

PIX: Team India show their support for McGrath Foundation

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Doing their bit to raise funds for his foundation, India's cricketers on Saturday presented Glenn McGrath signed pink caps, while many donned attires of the same colour in memory of the former Australian pacer's late wife Jane.

'Indian cricket has depth to fill Rohit, Kohli's void'

'Indian cricket has depth to fill Rohit, Kohli's void'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will remain in good health even when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to call time on their careers, said former Australia World Cup winner Darren Lehmann.

'That was very unusual': When Tendulkar sledged McGrath

'That was very unusual': When Tendulkar sledged McGrath

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Recalling some of his fiercest battles with Sachin Tendulkar, legendary Australian bowler Glenn McGrath has said it ended 50-50 between them but the Indian batting genius was really furious when he was declared out after a low bouncer hit his shoulder. McGrath said he spends a lot of time in India, has got a lot many friends there and always catches up with Tendulkar when he is in Mumbai, but many Indians still tell him they have not forgiven him for getting Sachin out in the 2003 World Cup final.

WPL: UP Warriorz eyeing revenge against Gujarat Giants

WPL: UP Warriorz eyeing revenge against Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

UP Warriorz will be looking to bounce back and avenge their earlier defeat when they take on a resurgent Gujarat Giants in a crucial return-leg Women's Premier League fixture in Lucknow on Monday.

Anderson overtakes McGrath as leading Test paceman

Anderson overtakes McGrath as leading Test paceman

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

England's James Anderson became the leading fast bowler in Test history as he bowled Mohammed Shami to seal victory for England over India at the Oval on Tuesday.

Mandhana's century in vain as India lose 0-3

Mandhana's century in vain as India lose 0-3

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Opener Smriti Mandhana's elegant century went in vain as India lost to Australia by 83 runs in the third Women's ODI to suffer a 0-3 series whitewash

'Any conditions, any format, this guy's a freak'

'Any conditions, any format, this guy's a freak'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'I think Bumrah is that good... he's so much better than the other bowlers they had in the team.'

Despite injury, Healy's spirit unmatched in crutches

Despite injury, Healy's spirit unmatched in crutches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Alyssa Healy arrived at the ground on crutches ahead of the team's final Group A clash against India on Sunday.

WPL: Can UP Warriorz spoil RCB's playoff dreams?

WPL: Can UP Warriorz spoil RCB's playoff dreams?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

UP Warriorz, facing elimination in the Women's Premier League, will aim to spoil Royal Challengers Bangalore's playoff hopes in a crucial encounter on Saturday.

WPL PIX: Sensational Sciver-Brunt helps MI outplay UP Warriorz

WPL PIX: Sensational Sciver-Brunt helps MI outplay UP Warriorz

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

PHOTOS from the Women's Premier League match played between MI and UP Warriorz in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

McGrath backs day-night Tests to revive popularity

McGrath backs day-night Tests to revive popularity

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Five-day cricket remains the ultimate format for Australia fast bowling great Glenn McGrath, who believes day-night Tests are the way forward for the format to survive in the age of the shorter Twenty20 version. The future of the longest format has been the subject of debate since the rise of popular T20 leagues over the last decade coincided with dwindling crowds at Test matches outside cricket hotbeds Australia and England.

Bumrah fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets!

Bumrah fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah is also the second fastest Indian along with Ravindra Jadeja to complete 200 wickets in Test cricket.

Australia's Cummins-Starc-Hazlewood-Lyon make history: 500 Test wickets together

Australia's Cummins-Starc-Hazlewood-Lyon make history: 500 Test wickets together

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and spinner Nathan Lyon made history on Friday as they became the first bowling quartet in Test history to take 500 Test wickets while playing together.

Australia's mind games forced Rohit's shocking exit?

Australia's mind games forced Rohit's shocking exit?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma wilted under the traditional Australian tactic of mentally breaking down the opposition captains

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

McGrath, Lee congratulate Tendulkar

McGrath, Lee congratulate Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2012

Tributes continued to pour in for Sachin Tendulkar for completing a century of hundreds in international cricket with the legendary Glenn McGrath and tearaway pacer Brett Lee becoming the latest to congratulate the iconic Indian.

James Anderson breaks Glenn McGrath's record

James Anderson breaks Glenn McGrath's record

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Star England paceman James Anderson has broken Australian legend Glenn McGrath's record for number of wickets by a pacer in home conditions. Anderson, who claimed four wickets in England's thumping victory against Pakistan in the second Test, has now 291 wickets at home. The England pacer overcomes McGrath's long-standing record of 289 wickets that he took in Australia.

Anderson has set the bar like Tendulkar: McGrath

Anderson has set the bar like Tendulkar: McGrath

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

England seamer James Anderson has raised the bar for fast bowlers around the world, much like India great Sachin Tendulkar did for batsmen, former Australia paceman Glenn McGrath said.

McGrath targets $ 1.3 million collection in the 'Pink Test'

McGrath targets $ 1.3 million collection in the 'Pink Test'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

For the much-awaited 10th 'Pink Test', the Australian and English cricket teams on Tuesday donned pink caps at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) alongside veteran cricketer and McGrath Foundation founder, Glenn McGrath.

Easy money is spoiling cricketers: McGrath

Easy money is spoiling cricketers: McGrath

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Quick bucks made through popular Twenty20 leagues are spoiling fast bowlers across the world as they stop working hard after initial success, laments Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath. "Biggest issue which I find, probably not just in India, probably around the world is how hard they are prepared to work. "And if they do get little bit of success playing in IPL or big bash in Australia is that they get to that level and they think they have made it and they stop working hard and they stop training as much," McGrath said after attending a coaching clinic for Under-23 pacers at the PCA stadium in Mohali.

McGrath picks India, England as World Cup favourites

McGrath picks India, England as World Cup favourites

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Australia fast bowling great particularly impressed with Bumrah. 'The way he bowls his yorkers, and if there is some reverse swing, he is going to be dangerous.'

SCG track not ideal: Gavaskar; Gambhir says 'spicy'

SCG track not ideal: Gavaskar; Gambhir says 'spicy'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The Sydney Cricket Ground track was "not ideal" for a Test match, according to batting great Sunil Gavaskar, but India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir praised the wicket as "spicy" and "result-oriented".

McGrath decision on Friday

McGrath decision on Friday

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Ricky Ponting said McGrath is desperate to play but the team would not risk him if there is a chance he might break down during the match.