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Australia fined 40% of match fee, four WTC points for slow over-rate

Australia fined 40% of match fee, four WTC points for slow over-rate

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Bruce Oxenford and Paul Reiffel, third umpire Paul Wilson and fourth umpire Gerard Abood.

Tom Moody backing Pakistan for the win

Tom Moody backing Pakistan for the win

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar spoke on who has the edge between Pakistan and England, he said, "I will probably back Pakistan because bowlers win tournaments and that is where Pakistan, with the kind of bowling attack that they have, I mean four quality quicks and they have the wrist spin, and if they require they also have the option of a left-arm spinner,"

He knows 'bloke in the truck': Paine sledges Ross Taylor

He knows 'bloke in the truck': Paine sledges Ross Taylor

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Paine summarised that maybe Taylor knows the person who is in charge of dealing with ball-tracking, and was heard saying 'maybe, he knows the bloke'.

Kohli surpasses Tendulkar in run-riot against Pakistan

Kohli surpasses Tendulkar in run-riot against Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Virat Kohli has 3794 runs in T20 Internationals, 927 of those have come in T20 World Cups, the third-highest by a batter in the competition.

Australia confident Hazlewood will be fit for final

Australia confident Hazlewood will be fit for final

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Australia are confident pace bowler Josh Hazlewood will be fit to face New Zealand in Sunday's World Cup final despite being forced to leave the pitch towards the end of the semi-final.

He's got every shot: Aussie pacer raves about Reddy

He's got every shot: Aussie pacer raves about Reddy

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Nitish Reddy's straight drive off Scott Boland that carried him past his maiden Test hundred has convinced the Australian pacer about the young Indian batter's potential with the bat.

Sydney rain threatens Australia's T20 World Cup defence

Sydney rain threatens Australia's T20 World Cup defence

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Unbeaten India take on England in the first of Thursday's semi-finals at the SCG and would progress to Sunday's final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) if a minimum of 10 overs a side were not possible because of the weather.

Blockbuster weekend opening at Cricket carnival Down Under

Blockbuster weekend opening at Cricket carnival Down Under

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

For the first time in almost a quarter of a century, the cricket World Cup is back Down Under. For the traditionalists and newcomers alike, it is a long overdue return to one of the sport's spiritual homes.

Lehmann defends Warner but warns Aussies not to cross the line in aggression

Lehmann defends Warner but warns Aussies not to cross the line in aggression

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann warned his players against 'crossing the line' in on-field aggression but conceded that the side would always 'teeter pretty close' to the edge.

'This boy has become a man on this tour'

'This boy has become a man on this tour'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'Siraj, leader of the attack in his first Test series and he has led from the front.'

Clinical England crush Pakistan to win T20 World Cup!

Clinical England crush Pakistan to win T20 World Cup!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Sealing their second T20 World Cup, England are now the first nation to hold both global white-ball trophies, having won the 50-over World Cup on home soil in 2019.

Why Pakistan are favourites for T20 World Cup

Why Pakistan are favourites for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Pace legend Waqar Younis is backing Pakistan to win the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia later this year, saying the pitches Down Under could favour their potent bowling attack.

Boxing Day Test: Green rips through South Africa on Day 1

Boxing Day Test: Green rips through South Africa on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

South Africa in trouble at 58-4 in 'Boxing Day' Test

2022 T20 WC: India to play Pakistan on October 23

2022 T20 WC: India to play Pakistan on October 23

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Australia to open T20 World Cup defence against New Zealand.

Anju disappoints in long jump

Anju disappoints in long jump

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

Anju Bobby George, who managed a best leap of 6.54m, finished sixth in the women's long jump at the Commonwealth Games.

PHOTOS, Day 4: Australia in control with 326-run lead

PHOTOS, Day 4: Australia in control with 326-run lead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Images from the fourth day's play of the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Monday.

Steve Smith hundred takes Australia past South Africa in 4th ODI

Steve Smith hundred takes Australia past South Africa in 4th ODI

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Steve Smith smashed a brilliant century to lead Australia to a series-clinching three-wicket win over South Africa in their fourth one-day international on Friday. Smith hit a career-best ODI total of 104 from 112 deliveries as the Australians passed South Africa's 267-8 with six balls to spare at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Harmanpreet, Rodrigues to play for Melbourne Renegades in WBBL

Harmanpreet, Rodrigues to play for Melbourne Renegades in WBBL

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

India T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur and young batter Jemimah Rodrigues will play for Melbourne Renegades in the upcoming Women's Big Bash League.

'Rod Marsh one of Australia's greatest ever'

'Rod Marsh one of Australia's greatest ever'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I thought he was invincible. He was my absolute idol and hero and inspiration as to why I pursued what I did,' said Adam Gilchrist.

Jaffer posts 'hidden message' for Rahane

Jaffer posts 'hidden message' for Rahane

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Jaffer seemed to have posted a motivational quote, but when you have a closer look and just pick the first letter from the different words, the cryptic message can be guessed as: "Pick Gill and Rahul".

MCG pitch rated poor after drawn Ashes Test

MCG pitch rated poor after drawn Ashes Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

'As such, the pitch did not allow an even contest between the bat and the ball as it neither favoured the batsmen too much nor it gave the bowlers sufficient opportunity to take wickets'

PHOTOS: India take Bangladesh in stride to make World Cup semis

PHOTOS: India take Bangladesh in stride to make World Cup semis

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Images from the ICC World Cup quarter-finals played between India and Bangladesh at the MCG on Thursday.

T20 World Cup final highlights India's gender pay gap

T20 World Cup final highlights India's gender pay gap

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

When defending champions Australia compete in the Women's Twenty20 World Cup final in Melbourne on Sunday, they will earn the same as their male counterparts would - in stark contrast to their rivals, India. In cricket-mad India, male players are revered as gods, paid handsomely and showered with lucrative endorsement deals, from watches and shoes to snacks, headphones and even toothbrushes. The women barely get a look-in.

PIX: Rizwan, Jamal power Pakistan to 313 on Day 1

PIX: Rizwan, Jamal power Pakistan to 313 on Day 1

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Pakistan showcased resilience with Rizwan contributing a powerful 88 runs

Gillespie named Australia T20 assistant coach

Gillespie named Australia T20 assistant coach

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Former Test fast bowler Jason Gillespie was, on Thursday, appointed as Australia assistant coach for the three Twenty20 internationals against Sri Lanka in February.

Warne's death due to natural causes: Thai police

Warne's death due to natural causes: Thai police

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Australian cricket great Shane Warne's death on an island in Thailand last week was due to natural causes, Thai police said on Monday, citing the results of an autopsy.

Australia unchanged for Boxing Day Test vs Pak

Australia unchanged for Boxing Day Test vs Pak

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Australia have named the unchanged 12-man squad for the second Test of the three-match series against Pakistan beginning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Boxing Day. The Steve Smith-led side are going with the same side that clinched a nail-biting 39-run win after Pakistan's epic run chase in the opening day and night Test at the Gabba, cricket.com.au reported.

Is Dhoni thinking of holidaying at home?

Is Dhoni thinking of holidaying at home?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Dhoni is likely to abandon the rest of the Australian Test tour following his sudden retirement from Test career for reportedly taking a vacation in between before returning to Australia for the One-day tri-series in mid-January.

Why Australia may find it tough to bounce back in Sydney

Why Australia may find it tough to bounce back in Sydney

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

With the Sydney Cricket Ground reliably Australia's most spin-friendly wicket, the hosts may find it tough going to manufacture a face-saving victory and square the series.

Captains' Day lights up the start of T20 World Cup

Captains' Day lights up the start of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The 16 skippers made history, coming together in Melbourne for the first time at a T20 World Cup.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

These and many more stunning photographs are encapsulated in this weekly, striking photo feature put together by Rediiff.com.

De Villiers predicts T20 World Cup winner...

De Villiers predicts T20 World Cup winner...

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'The whole batting line-up and team are talented. I am looking forward to them having a good game against England, which is their biggest test. If they win the semi-finals, they will lift the trophy.'

Team India is chock full of skilled players, says Bangar

Team India is chock full of skilled players, says Bangar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

There are four or five match winners in prime form, so, from a batting perspective, I feel the Indian team is in a better position. If you look at the bowling part, they (Pakistan) have the speed, they always had that, but the Indian team has the skill.

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the lone bright spot with a record haul of 32 wickets.

Can the 'intimidating' MCG crowd bring out the best in India?

Can the 'intimidating' MCG crowd bring out the best in India?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

'It's a home game for India. There's going up to (almost) 100,000 people here'

Boxing Day Test: Windies bid to avoid knockout blow

Boxing Day Test: Windies bid to avoid knockout blow

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Under fire from all quarters after an abysmal start to their tour, West Indies have pledged to be more competitive at the traditional Boxing Day Test but will struggle to prevent hosts Australia from taking an unassailable 2-0 series lead.

India drop Rahul, Vijay for MCG Test

India drop Rahul, Vijay for MCG Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Mayank Agarwal will make his debut in the Boxing Day Test.

Starc returns for fifth Ashes Test, Smith 'fine'

Starc returns for fifth Ashes Test, Smith 'fine'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Australia captain Steve Smith brushed off concerns about his fitness on the eve of the fifth and final Ashes Test against England on Wednesday before Mitchell Starc's return to spearhead the pace attack was confirmed as the only change to his team.

PHOTOS: 12 Best catches from the World Cup

PHOTOS: 12 Best catches from the World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The 2015 World Cup so far has been treat for batsmen and spectators alike. Big scores have become synonymous with this edition of the mega event. So, while some shots sailed over the boundary line, others were opportunities, disguised as catches for fielders. Fielders had to lunge, go full stretch and focus to pocket those catches. Rediff.com presents you a chance to treat your eyes to those beautiful catches that made for plain, super cricket moments.

PHOTOS: Dominant India finish off Australia at MCG; take 2-1 series lead

PHOTOS: Dominant India finish off Australia at MCG; take 2-1 series lead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

India captured Australia's last two wickets after a rain-delayed start to day five of the third Test on Sunday to complete an emphatic 137-run win and take a 2-1 series lead.