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Virat Kohli on India's performance at the MCG

Virat Kohli on India's performance at the MCG

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Virat Kohli hailed the performance of the visitors on the first day of the ongoing second Test

Thrilling matches in the offing as Lanka-Proteas kick-start WC quarters

Thrilling matches in the offing as Lanka-Proteas kick-start WC quarters

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

India have to be cautious against giant slayers Bangladesh

India tour Aus: Boxing Day Test to be moved out of MCG?

India tour Aus: Boxing Day Test to be moved out of MCG?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'In terms of Boxing Day, it's one of the most iconic events in the Australian sporting calendar, and we are working full steam ahead'

India's Tour of Australia: CA arranges D/N warm-up game

India's Tour of Australia: CA arranges D/N warm-up game

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The tour will include a 14-day quarantine-cum-training period in Sydney starting November 12 for the Indians who will fly in after the IPL final on November 10.

'Batting at the top of order, it's important to get big hundreds'

'Batting at the top of order, it's important to get big hundreds'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Rohit Sharma has described his hundred against Bangladesh at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday as one of the best tons in his career.

Cricket on the big screen means green tills for Inox, PVR

Cricket on the big screen means green tills for Inox, PVR

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Following an agreement with the International Cricket Council (ICC) in this regard, INOX Leisure had last week said, it will showcase all group matches to be played by Team India, followed by the semi-finals and the final match.

India-Pakistan T20 World Cup tickets SOLD OUT

India-Pakistan T20 World Cup tickets SOLD OUT

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The India v Pakistan contest, slated to be played at the MCG on 23 October, is sold out.

Australia and New Zealand reap 843 mn dollars World Cup dividend

Australia and New Zealand reap 843 mn dollars World Cup dividend

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The economies of Australia and New Zealand benefited from A$1.1 billion ($843.59 million) in direct spending as a result of co-hosting the cricket World Cup earlier this year, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Australia sink to 10th lowest Ashes total, 39th overall in Tests

Australia sink to 10th lowest Ashes total, 39th overall in Tests

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Check out the lowest totals in Ashes history after England bowled Australia out for 60 in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

Cummins' magical spell crushes Pakistan's dreams

Cummins' magical spell crushes Pakistan's dreams

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins leads Australia fightback after Pakistan take early honours

Two-day Test... Was the Gabba wicket unsafe?

Two-day Test... Was the Gabba wicket unsafe?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

South Africa were bowled out for 152 in the first innings at the formerly-named Brisbane Cricket Ground. They were then routed for 99 shortly after tea on day two, leaving Australia needing just 34 runs for a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

'New Year. New Energy. How is that for josh?'

'New Year. New Energy. How is that for josh?'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The Indian cricket team kicked off the New Year with an energy packed practice session for the third Test against Australia in Sydney.

Ashwin strongly responds to PCB chief's 'respect' jibe

Ashwin strongly responds to PCB chief's 'respect' jibe

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'Respect doesn't come with wins or losses,' Ashwin on Ramiz Raja's statement

Why Srikkanth would have picked Shami over Harshal for WC

Why Srikkanth would have picked Shami over Harshal for WC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'I mean, they can say (he is) not in the scheme of things, he's only for Test cricket or one day cricket but we are playing in Australia. That guy has done well last IPL, so Shami is the must in my team.'

Rain threat over England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup final

Rain threat over England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Heavy rain is expected on Sunday's match-day and also the reserve day on Monday as a multi-year La Nina weather phenomenon continues to drench much of eastern Australia.

Starc on fire but Smith's struggles continue ahead of BGT

Starc on fire but Smith's struggles continue ahead of BGT

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Key players, such as pacer Mitchell Starc, are hitting form at the right time, while star batter Steve Smith is facing early setbacks in his preparations.

Australian government confirms state funeral for Warne

Australian government confirms state funeral for Warne

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

"It will be an opportunity for Victorians to pay tribute to his contribution to his sport, to our state and the country," he wrote, adding the details would be finalised in the coming days.

Will injured Cameron Green play in IPL 2023?

Will injured Cameron Green play in IPL 2023?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Green will have a period of rest ahead of the tour of India

Australia's rise from Ashes to draw big crowd

Australia's rise from Ashes to draw big crowd

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Australia's phoenix-like rise from Ashes oblivion at Perth teased a grateful nation with the smell of English blood and will draw a big crowd to Melbourne's sporting coliseum when the fourth Test starts on Sunday.

We don't want to see India vs Pak final: Jos Buttler

We don't want to see India vs Pak final: Jos Buttler

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Buttler backed England to win the semi-final against India on November 10 to deny cricket fans a high-voltage recap of the 2007 T20 World Cup final

Kohli replays his six off Rauf that broke the Internet

Kohli replays his six off Rauf that broke the Internet

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli relives the Haris Rauf over and his match-winning 82 not out off 53 balls in the 2022 T20 World Cup match against Pakistan at the MCG.

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka thump Bangladesh for second straight win

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka thump Bangladesh for second straight win

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Images from the World Cup Group A match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Melbourne.

MCG to pay tribute to Dean Jones on Boxing Day Test

MCG to pay tribute to Dean Jones on Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Boxing Day Test will witness a special tribute to former Australia batsman Dean Jones

MCG gets official ICC warning for 'poor' pitch

MCG gets official ICC warning for 'poor' pitch

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has received an official warning after the pitch for the fourth Ashes Test was rated 'poor' by the International Cricket Council (ICC) earlier this month.

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Cricket Australia on Tuesday confirmed that the Pink Test between Australia and India will remain at the Sydney Cricket Ground as scheduled.

Cricket Australia, players end pay dispute

Cricket Australia, players end pay dispute

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers' Association announced they have agreed a new pay deal "in principle" on Thursday, ending an acrimonious dispute that threatened a tour of Bangladesh and this year's Ashes series.

Australia to bid farewell to lovable rogue Warne at MCG

Australia to bid farewell to lovable rogue Warne at MCG

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Much of Warne's life resonates for Australians, most of whom would identify with his suburban upbringing and his determination to live life to the fullest.

Cricket Buzz: Jhulan Goswami back for T20s after injury lay-off

Cricket Buzz: Jhulan Goswami back for T20s after injury lay-off

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Veteran seamer Jhulan Goswami was named in the Indian women's team for the T20 tri-series involving Australia and England with Harmanpreet Kaur back as the leader.

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Sydneysider Warner went into the current series with question marks over his form due to a lack of test runs, but a rapidfire 164 in the first innings of the opening test in Perth erased any doubts over his position in the team.

T20 WC Final: Rain threat looms but ICC releases revised rules

T20 WC Final: Rain threat looms but ICC releases revised rules

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The threat of rain looms over the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup

When It Was Bradman Versus India

When It Was Bradman Versus India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a 4-part series.

Hit on head, Pak batter Masood's scans normal

Hit on head, Pak batter Masood's scans normal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The 33-year-old was wearing pads but not a helmet as he was waiting for his turn to bat.

India send Australia crashing on Day 1 of 2nd Test

India send Australia crashing on Day 1 of 2nd Test

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

India were 36 for one at stumps, with debutant Shubman Gill 28 not out and Cheteshwar Pujara on seven after the loss of opener Mayank Argarwal for a duck, after dismissing Australia for 195.

'No one plays the hook or pull shot better than Rohit'

'No one plays the hook or pull shot better than Rohit'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Rohit made a return to the Indian team for the Pink Test to be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground

PHOTOS: It's all happening in the stands at the MCG!

PHOTOS: It's all happening in the stands at the MCG!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Here are glimpses of fans adding some Christmas cheer and just having a good time at the MCG on Sunday...

Ashes: Alastair Cook's captaincy under scanner

Ashes: Alastair Cook's captaincy under scanner

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

In a country whose economy is built on mining, it was difficult to see how England could plumb new depths on this tour of Australia but in defeat at Melbourne they did, leaving question marks over Alastair Cook's captaincy.

PICS: Debutant Boland destroys England as Australia retain Ashes

PICS: Debutant Boland destroys England as Australia retain Ashes

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Ashes Test played between Australia and England at the MCG on Tuesday.

Shane Warne's body arrives in Australia

Shane Warne's body arrives in Australia

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The charter plane carrying the body of Shane Warne landed in his home city of Melbourne on Thursday evening after an eight-hour flight from Thailand, where the Australian cricketing great died last week at the age of 52.

Cricket Australia planning to host T20 World Cup as per schedule

Cricket Australia planning to host T20 World Cup as per schedule

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The men's T20 World Cup is slated to begin with the pre-qualifiers from October 18-23 followed by the main 12-team competition from October 24. Cricket Australia is planning to host the men's T20 World Cup as per schedule

'Reverend' Warner hits another ton to sweep New Zealand in ODIs

'Reverend' Warner hits another ton to sweep New Zealand in ODIs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Opener David Warner smashed his seventh one-day international century for the year to fire Australia to a resounding 117-run win and a 3-0 series sweep of New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.