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Crease belongs to the batter: Ponting blames Kohli

Crease belongs to the batter: Ponting blames Kohli

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli's conduct came under the microscope in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Thursday after a clash of shoulders with teen debutant Sam Konstas, but the incident did little to knock the Australian wonder boy off his stride.

Day 1 of Australia vs India Boxing Day Test sold out

Day 1 of Australia vs India Boxing Day Test sold out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The tickets for the opening day of the fourth Test of the between India and Australia at MCG have been sold out.

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Smith century

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Smith century

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Friday.

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Ajinkya Rahane has expressed his desire to return to Test cricket for India-a format he deeply cherishes-despite receiving "no response" from the selectors.

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.

'Time to say goodbye to playing': Veda calls it quits

'Time to say goodbye to playing': Veda calls it quits

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

India batter Veda Krishnamurthy announced her retirement from international cricket on Friday.

Former India pacer registers for BBL

Former India pacer registers for BBL

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Kanika Ahuja, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League and also made her T20I debut for India earlier this year, is among the 15 women's players from India.

Nayar reveals India's master plan to conquer Australia

Nayar reveals India's master plan to conquer Australia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Team India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar provided insights into the team's preparations for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

PIX: Bumrah leads India's fightback after Konstas show

PIX: Bumrah leads India's fightback after Konstas show

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Images from Day 1 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

'Don't Know What Rahul Was Thinking!

'Don't Know What Rahul Was Thinking!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

K L Rahul's embarrassing dismissal was the talking point as India A's top batters flopped once again in the second innings of the second unofficial Test against Australia A.

Joe Root vows to end Ashes drought in Australia

Joe Root vows to end Ashes drought in Australia

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

England batter Joe Root said his experience of 158 Tests makes him better equipped than ever to end a victory drought in Australia, as he ramps up preparations for the upcoming Ashes series.

Tendulkar, KKR Celebrate Holi

Tendulkar, KKR Celebrate Holi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

'Rang Barse in the Knights' Camp!'

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.

Australia win Melbourne ODI

Australia win Melbourne ODI

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Tight bowling helped Australia beat Sri Lanka by 24 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis system in their rain-hit triangular series one-day international on Friday.

Melbourne on standby as COVID wreaks havoc in Sydney

Melbourne on standby as COVID wreaks havoc in Sydney

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The third Test venue has been the subject of debate after a new community outbreak emerged in Sydney's northern beach suburbs late last week.

Australia T20 captain Finch retires from international cricket

Australia T20 captain Finch retires from international cricket

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Aaron Finch bows out as one of his country's greatest limited-overs players and as the captain who delivered Australia a first global T20 title in the United Arab Emirates in 2021.

Big positive from Melbourne: Indian players test negative for COVID

Big positive from Melbourne: Indian players test negative for COVID

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

India's cricketers and staff have been cleared of COVID-19

Melbourne to host ICC Annual Conference 2014

Melbourne to host ICC Annual Conference 2014

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The ICC Annual Conference 2014 - world cricket's biggest annual gathering - will take place in Australia for the first time in its history after Melbourne was awarded the right to host the event.

Melbourne to host final of men's, women's 2020 World T20

Melbourne to host final of men's, women's 2020 World T20

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The women's tournament, made up of 10 teams, will be held from February 21 to March 8 before 16 men's teams play from October 18 to November 15.

Cricket Australia addresses 73-0 gender gap in statues

Cricket Australia addresses 73-0 gender gap in statues

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Cricket Australia marked International Women's Day by committing to addressing gender imbalances in the game, including the lack of statues of female cricketers around the country.

When Shastri Sang Hindi Songs...

When Shastri Sang Hindi Songs...

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'We were not thinking about a series win because we were just bowled out for 36.' 'The mood in the dressing room was a bit down. Ravi Bhai organised a team dinner. He arranged for karaoke, he started singing. He sang old Hindi songs. Everybody joined in.'

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Michael Clarke expressed that if star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail to perform during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they could retire

Jaiswal's baptism by fire: Can he survive the Aussie attack?

Jaiswal's baptism by fire: Can he survive the Aussie attack?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Jaiswal has made a reputation as one of the most ferocious Test openers in a long time, capable of scoring fast and big both.

ICC rates SCG pitch...

ICC rates SCG pitch...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

What we seek is a good contest between bat and ball and pitches that are likely to produce a result.

Cummins gives major update on Starc's availability for 5th Test

Cummins gives major update on Starc's availability for 5th Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'But we'll savour this for a couple of hours at least and then it'll be recovery for the next few days.'

Blow for Australia! Captain Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy

Blow for Australia! Captain Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins is all but ruled out of the Champions Trophy while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt for the tournament.

Labuschagne dropped as Australia ring in changes

Labuschagne dropped as Australia ring in changes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Australia have dropped Marnus Labuschagne for next week's first Test against West Indies in Barbados

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.

Public has almost overdosed on cricket: Waugh

Public has almost overdosed on cricket: Waugh

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh feels "the public has almost overdosed on cricket" and is disappointed with the crammed schedule.

Cummins skips SA series to prep for Ashes campaign

Cummins skips SA series to prep for Ashes campaign

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Hazlewood was initially named in the squad for South Africa, will also return home following the Test series. Xavier Bartlett has been drafted in as his replacement.

Smith one of the greats of the game: Bumrah

Smith one of the greats of the game: Bumrah

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

India's champion pacer says bowling to Steve Smith has always been a challenge.

Gabba loses its Ashes opener status after 40 years

Gabba loses its Ashes opener status after 40 years

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The last time an Ashes in Australia started away from the Gabba was in 1982 when the historic foes drew at the WACA in Perth.

Australia v England, Ireland v Afg T20 WC games washed out

Australia v England, Ireland v Afg T20 WC games washed out

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The T20 World Cup clash between champions Australia and England was abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain on Friday.

'Throwing Youngsters Under The Bus...'

'Throwing Youngsters Under The Bus...'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'Who'll tell him that the bigger problems lie elsewhere?'

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.

BBL player Harper hit on head at training, hospitalised

BBL player Harper hit on head at training, hospitalised

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

A report in ESPNcricinfo said the cricketer attempted to play a cross-bat shot and got hit on the chin, "with the ball lodging under the grill of his helmet, causing a severe cut near his throat".

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

Virat preferred training in nets over practice matches: Arun

Virat preferred training in nets over practice matches: Arun

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'The fact is he always needed a challenge. That's what got him going.'

Cricketers to wear floppy hats in Warne tribute at MCG Test

Cricketers to wear floppy hats in Warne tribute at MCG Test

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Warne had plenty of highlights at the MCG including his Ashes hat-trick in 1994 and his 700th wicket at the ground 12 years later.

Pakistan pacer Shahzad doubtful for Boxing Day Test

Pakistan pacer Shahzad doubtful for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Pakistan are already depleted in attack, with injured quick Naseem Shah sidelined and Haris Rauf having opted out of the series to play in Australia's T20 Big Bash League.