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T20 World Cup 2020: India start off vs SA but no group match vs Pak

T20 World Cup 2020: India start off vs SA but no group match vs Pak

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

India will not face arch-rivals Pakistan in the group stages with both teams placed in separate groups.

Warne state memorial to be held at MCG on March 30

Warne state memorial to be held at MCG on March 30

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

A state memorial service for cricketing great Shane Warne will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the evening of March 30.

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

This is the first-ever India vs Pakistan final across 17 editions of the Men's Asia Cup since the tournament's inception in 1984.

Cotton will be first woman to umpire global cricket final

Cotton will be first woman to umpire global cricket final

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

New Zealander Kim Cotton is set to become the first woman to umpire the final of a major global cricket tournament after being appointed for the Women's Twenty20 World Cup decider at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

BCCI reacts to Jaiswal's dismissal

BCCI reacts to Jaiswal's dismissal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

upon review, third umpire Saikat adjudged that there was a deflection off Jaiswal's gloves/bat based on the visual evidence.

PHOTOS: Rohit, Kohli power India to series win in Melbourne

PHOTOS: Rohit, Kohli power India to series win in Melbourne

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Images from the second T20 International between Australia and India in Melbourne, on Friday.

Sehwag completes 8000 runs in Test cricket

Sehwag completes 8000 runs in Test cricket

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Dashing opener Virender Sehwag became the fifth Indian batsman to complete 8000 runs in Test cricket when he reached an individual score of 20 against Australia in the first Test.

Stoinis overlooked as Aus name new captain for Pak series

Stoinis overlooked as Aus name new captain for Pak series

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Selectors have recalled pace stalwart Hazlewood for the second ODI after he missed the MCG match to play Sheffield Shield cricket.

Is Shubman Gill the next big thing in Test cricket?

Is Shubman Gill the next big thing in Test cricket?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Vaughan said one can argue but for him, the India opener is the next big thing in the longest format of the game.

Cricket world pays tribute to Packer

Cricket world pays tribute to Packer

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

Why chase will be a tricky one for India at MCG

Why chase will be a tricky one for India at MCG

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Marnus Labuschagne believes India's memorable fourth innings run chase at the Gabba from 2021 is of little relevance heading into the final day of a gripping Boxing Day Test.

World Vision thanks cricketers

World Vision thanks cricketers

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

Charity organisation World Vision thanked the players who helped to raise almost Rs 50 crore to help the tsunami victims.

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood claimed the Men's Test Player-of-the-Year award. It marked his first Australian Cricket Award, with Hazlewood taking 30 wickets at just 13.16 in Tests against the West Indies, New Zealand, and India.

'Makes rules fair and equitable for everyone': Khawaja slams ICC

'Makes rules fair and equitable for everyone': Khawaja slams ICC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Usman Khawaja said the black armband he wore in the first Test against Pakistan was for a "personal bereavement".

Bumrah back in dressing room after scans

Bumrah back in dressing room after scans

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

India were dealt a solid blow on Saturday, Day 2 of the fifth Test against Australia, as skipper and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah left the Sydney Cricket Ground for precautionary scans after feeling some discomfort in the post-lunch session.

'Writing Warner off is probably the wrong thing to do'

'Writing Warner off is probably the wrong thing to do'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

David Warner retired on 200 after tea in cramped-up exhaustion after tormenting the Proteas in a Melbourne Cricket Ground furnace, quashing all debate about his place in the side.

'Just stay in your crease, it's not that hard'

'Just stay in your crease, it's not that hard'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'You saw how far down he was ... That's just absolutely taking the mickey. That's not just taking off before I bowl it. He was a metre down the wicket.'

'Pakistan drawing inspiration from '92 win over England'

'Pakistan drawing inspiration from '92 win over England'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Pakistan have soaked up stories from the landmark 1992 Cricket World Cup final win over England in the lead up to Sunday's Twenty20 decider and hope to share their own tales of triumph in years to come, team mentor Matthew Hayden said on Friday.

Sean Abbott first player subbed out under new rule

Sean Abbott first player subbed out under new rule

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

New South Wales fast bowler Sean Abbott created history as the first player to be substituted out of a Sheffield Shield match due to injury, other than concussion.

MCG to witness India's 100th Test against Australia

MCG to witness India's 100th Test against Australia

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

India will play their 100th Test against Australia as they meet in the Boxing Day Test

Jurel vies for selectors' attention with fighting 50 at MCG

Jurel vies for selectors' attention with fighting 50 at MCG

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

He steered the team away from trouble and kept grinding. His innings of 80 consisted of 6 fours and 2 maximums.

Australia mourns 'death of cricket' after MCG low

Australia mourns 'death of cricket' after MCG low

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Local newspapers pulled no punches after Australia's 'worst cricketing day for 100 years'. England bowled the hosts out for 98 in front of 84,000 fans at the MCG and then scored 157 without loss on the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test.

Aussies announce Boxing Day XI

Aussies announce Boxing Day XI

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Teenager Konstas to make debut in fourth Test against India

T20 World Cup: Pakistan pacer Rauf issues warning to India

T20 World Cup: Pakistan pacer Rauf issues warning to India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf is banking on his knowledge gained from the Australian Big Bash League to outsmart Indian batters when the two arch-rivals clash in the T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 23.

Imran, PM Sharif shower praise on 'brave' Pakistan

Imran, PM Sharif shower praise on 'brave' Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Pakistan, at the same MCG 30 years ago, had beaten England in the final of the 50-overs world Cup under Khan's inspiring leadership.

Cricket's most successful skipper hails MCG win

Cricket's most successful skipper hails MCG win

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Ricky Ponting on Wednesday became Test cricket's most victorious player and captain after Australia emphatically won the first Test against Pakistan at the MCG.

Rohit In Tears At MCG

Rohit In Tears At MCG

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Rohit Sharma got emotional as he led his team for the National Anthem during India's Super 12 blockbuster game against Pakistan at the T20 World Cup 2022.

Stats: Zaheer tops 600 wkts in first-class cricket

Stats: Zaheer tops 600 wkts in first-class cricket

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Statistical highlights on Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Monday.

What ails Gill's batting in Test cricket...

What ails Gill's batting in Test cricket...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

He has scored 994 runs in 35 innings at an average of 31.06. However, his statistics suggest his struggle against red-ball giants like New Zealand, England and now South Africa.

Warner urges Aussie stars to 'be brave' like Konstas

Warner urges Aussie stars to 'be brave' like Konstas

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Lavishing praise on young Sam Konstas, former opener David Warner has urged Australia's senior players to adopt a similar aggressive approach when facing Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah

No Game, No Problem For These Fans

No Game, No Problem For These Fans

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Rain in Australia has been turning into a major nuisance in this T20 World Cup.

Teen Konstas excited to face Indian challenge

Teen Konstas excited to face Indian challenge

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

'I've got a few plans against those (Indian) bowlers. Feeling like I'm moving really nice and hopefully I get that opportunity.'

Warner back in nets, but still no certainty for 3rd Test

Warner back in nets, but still no certainty for 3rd Test

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Opening batsman David Warner tore an adductor muscle in the leadup to the four-Test series and was ruled out of the Adelaide opener as well as the ongoing 'Boxing Day' Test in Melbourne.

World Cup, Australia v England: How the teams stack up

World Cup, Australia v England: How the teams stack up

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Factbox World Cup match between Australia and England at the MCG.

Boland fine-tunes 'perfect length' for MCG Test

Boland fine-tunes 'perfect length' for MCG Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Boland is ready to step in once again for Josh Hazlewood, continuing the role of the perfect first substitute that has defined his 11-Test career.

Benitez suffers frustrating Real Madrid debut in Melbourne

Benitez suffers frustrating Real Madrid debut in Melbourne

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Rafa Benitez kicked off his tenure as Real Madrid boss with a frustrating 7-6 penalty shootout loss to AS Roma in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.

Death of English cricket, birth of Ashes

Death of English cricket, birth of Ashes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

The legend of the Ashes.

Zampa fails 'Mankad' attempt in Big Bash match

Zampa fails 'Mankad' attempt in Big Bash match

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Melbourne Stars captain Adam Zampa aborted a ball during his run-up after seeing Rogers leave his crease early and whipped off the bails, with umpires initially giving it as a run out.

Gabba is docked a point for not meeting ICC guidelines

Gabba is docked a point for not meeting ICC guidelines

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

"There was extra bounce and occasional excessive seam movement. The odd delivery also kept low on the second day, making it very difficult for batters to build partnerships."