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'Unlike cricket, Socceroos unite a nation'

'Unlike cricket, Socceroos unite a nation'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Proud coach Arnold hails Australian team's mentality

Women's T20 WC: PM Modi, Ganguly extend best wishes

Women's T20 WC: PM Modi, Ganguly extend best wishes

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to Indian and Australian teams ahead of the Women's Twenty20 World Cup final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly also extended good wishes to the women's team.

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.

When Clarke thought he had played his last game of cricket...

When Clarke thought he had played his last game of cricket...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Michael Clarke relishing another chance after retirement thoughts.

What An Innings, Nitish Reddy!

What An Innings, Nitish Reddy!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

It was a proper Test innings, it was of the highest class, and given the circumstances it came in, it was one of the best innings by an Indian batsman in recent memory, applauds Prem Panicker.

Buchanan hopes for a Melbourne encore

Buchanan hopes for a Melbourne encore

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

Australia's coach put his team's poor showing in the field to a temporary aberration.

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.

Marcus Stoinis blasts record BBL score!

Marcus Stoinis blasts record BBL score!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Stoinis smashed 13 fours and eight sixes during his blistering innings.

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.

Harbhajan to undergo surgery in Melbourne

Harbhajan to undergo surgery in Melbourne

Rediff.com23 Jun 2003

The ace off-spinner will leave for Australia on Satirday.

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.

'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.

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 1

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Images from Day 1 of the second Test between Australia and India, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Saturday.

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Usman Khawaja will replace Travis Head in Australia's middle order for this week's fourth Ashes Test against England in the only change to the side that wrapped up the series in Melbourne last week.

Buzz: Cricket Australia has special requests for BCCI

Buzz: Cricket Australia has special requests for BCCI

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Maxwell closer to return, trains with Victoria

What went wrong for South Africa in Boxing Day Test

What went wrong for South Africa in Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Elgar's tactics and decision-making were terrible, says Simon Katich

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 2

PICS: Australia vs India Second Test, Day 2

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between Australia and India, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Saturday.

Tendulkar has MCG crowds in a tizzy as he drops by to watch India-SA tie

Tendulkar has MCG crowds in a tizzy as he drops by to watch India-SA tie

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Long retired from the game but Sachin Tendulkar's mere presence was good enough for a near-capacity crowd to go hysterical during India's World Cup game against South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in Melbourne on Sunday.

Boxing Day Test PIX: Carey ton puts Australia in box seat

Boxing Day Test PIX: Carey ton puts Australia in box seat

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Warner Bids Adieu With 57 As Australia Beat Pakistan

Warner Bids Adieu With 57 As Australia Beat Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

A crowd of more than 22,000 at his home Sydney Cricket Ground rose for a final ovation as Warner left the field.

'India, Australia most impressive teams in Women's T20 World Cup'

'India, Australia most impressive teams in Women's T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Brett Lee offered his perspective on what the tournament means for women's cricket.

Team India's master plan to conquer Australia

Team India's master plan to conquer Australia

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

It is understood that the Test squad will be leaving from Mumbai few days after the series and just like it happened during the last tour of South Africa, the BCCI could have a four-day game between India and India A, which people in the know of things feel will provide Rohit Sharma's men with quality match simulation.

Dhoni gave a whole new dimension to Indian cricket: Gavaskar

Dhoni gave a whole new dimension to Indian cricket: Gavaskar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

- 'I still think that he had 2 or 3 more years of cricket left in him' - 'India is going to miss Dhoni the player big time'

Spotted! Rajyavardhan Rathore in Melbourne

Spotted! Rajyavardhan Rathore in Melbourne

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

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T20 World Cup: Will England deny Pakistan a fairytale finish?

T20 World Cup: Will England deny Pakistan a fairytale finish?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Thirty years after Imran Khan's Pakistan claimed the 1992 World Cup, Babar Azam's team may feel it is their destiny to deliver trophy.

Smith backs MCG curator to prepare 'good' Boxing Day pitch

Smith backs MCG curator to prepare 'good' Boxing Day pitch

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

A lifeless MCG pitch received a 'poor' rating from the governing International Cricket Council in 2017

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.

Border-Gavaskar series opener to be held in Perth

Border-Gavaskar series opener to be held in Perth

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The blockbuster five-match Test series between India and Australia will get underway at Perth's Optus Stadium on November 22, the venue replacing Adelaide Oval as the national cricket board's preferred choice for the season opener.

How Suryakumar Yadav is preparing for T20 World Cup challenge

How Suryakumar Yadav is preparing for T20 World Cup challenge

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

India batter Suryakumar Yadav had his first practice session Down Under in Brisbane on Sunday, and the batter said his main focus going into the nets was to assess the conditions.

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

Don't compare Shubman to anyone: Jaffer

Don't compare Shubman to anyone: Jaffer

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Gill impressed with his solid batting on his Test debut at the MCG in the 2nd Test of the series.

Boxing Day Test crowd capacity increased to 30,000 per day

Boxing Day Test crowd capacity increased to 30,000 per day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

In the first Test, while will be a day-night contest in Adelaide, 50 per cent of the total capacity of the crowd will be allowed to enter the stadium.

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.

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.

Shastri hails India's Melbourne comeback, lauds Rahane

Shastri hails India's Melbourne comeback, lauds Rahane

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'The boys deserve all the credit for the character they showed, real character.'

Rain threat looms as India-Pak set for T20 WC showdown

Rain threat looms as India-Pak set for T20 WC showdown

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Thousands of fans from both countries have crisscrossed the globe to watch their team in action and trust rival captains Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam to tell you this is another 'match' for them, but all the 22 players and reserves know that this is 'The Match'.

Who will win the battle of the Ashes opponents?

Who will win the battle of the Ashes opponents?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Finch bristled when asked to address Border's comments, saying his slow knock was an anomaly and he was still 100% confident in his game.

Akram finds new love in maiden from Melbourne

Akram finds new love in maiden from Melbourne

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Wasim Akram has got engaged to a former public relations consultant from Melbourne after proposing to her on his knee.

India v Bangladesh: Check out the FUNNIEST placards spotted

India v Bangladesh: Check out the FUNNIEST placards spotted

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Fans in the stadiums get in the groove to tickle the television spectators's funny bone.