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Kohli Defies Pitch Intruder, Boos

Kohli Defies Pitch Intruder, Boos

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Despite the pitch invasion and the hostile reception from sections of the crowd, Kohli remained unfazed.

'Imagine How Boring It Would Be Without Kohli'

'Imagine How Boring It Would Be Without Kohli'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

'Many would end their successful international careers with a 1/4 of what he's achieved.'

WBBL: Melbourne Stars rope in India batter Jemimah Rodrigues

WBBL: Melbourne Stars rope in India batter Jemimah Rodrigues

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Jemihah will join the Stars squad after completing her Asia Women's Cup commitments for India

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The star batter's aggression has been a fire to forge inspiration and motivation, but it has also led to some unnecessary controversies in the red-ball format.

Konstas Clashes With Kohli At MCG

Konstas Clashes With Kohli At MCG

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'Have a look where Virat walks. Virat's walked one whole pitch over to his right and instigated that confrontation. No doubt in my mind whatsoever.'

'Emotions Got To Us'

'Emotions Got To Us'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'I was just doing my gloves when I got the little shoulder charge, but it happens in cricket.'

Konstas: 'My Whole Family Loves Virat'

Konstas: 'My Whole Family Loves Virat'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'I have idolised him from a young age and he is a legend of the game.'

Don't tarnish your legacy: Gavaskar slams Kohli

Don't tarnish your legacy: Gavaskar slams Kohli

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'I think we all want to remember Kohli as one of the greatest cricketers ever in the game and not as somebody who was fined'

Cummins hails 'gutsy' teammates in MCG win

Cummins hails 'gutsy' teammates in MCG win

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'It just speaks volumes for the team at the moment. Everyone would do anything for each other so we're in a really good place.'

Australia announce squad for India Test series

Australia announce squad for India Test series

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Uncapped McSweeney to open with Khawaja in India series

Aus Open: How WBBL helped Ashleigh Barty beat Maria Sharapova

Aus Open: How WBBL helped Ashleigh Barty beat Maria Sharapova

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Barty's best performance for Heat came against Melbourne Stars, scoring a quickfire 39 off 27 balls. She went onto amass 68 runs in seven innings in the tournament before switching her focus back to tennis.

Kohli's clash with Konstas: Did he get off lightly?

Kohli's clash with Konstas: Did he get off lightly?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'Completely acted wrong': Kohli shock as star avoids ban for 'ridiculous' clash with Aussie teen'

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.

Tackling Heatwaves In Cities

Tackling Heatwaves In Cities

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

As Singapore, New York and Melbourne have shown, cities can mitigate the impact of heatwaves if they have the will to create green infrastructure, explain Amit Kapoor & Bibek Debroy.

'Indian cricket has depth to fill Rohit, Kohli's void'

'Indian cricket has depth to fill Rohit, Kohli's void'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will remain in good health even when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to call time on their careers, said former Australia World Cup winner Darren Lehmann.

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

As much Preity would like to be relieved of everyone's ebullient expectations of her, truth is few have fizzed up the silver screen like she has.

PIX: Players, fans melt under Melbourne sun at Aus Open

PIX: Players, fans melt under Melbourne sun at Aus Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Here are images from a hot, hot day from Melbourne Park...

Nagal beats heat and Molcan to enter Aus Open main draw

Nagal beats heat and Molcan to enter Aus Open main draw

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

He will commence his Australian Open campaign against Alexander Bublik in the first round.

Kohli vs Konstas: Fiery clash steals Boxing Day show

Kohli vs Konstas: Fiery clash steals Boxing Day show

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli booed by home fans after bumping shoulders with Konstas on the pitch after the 19-year-old smashed India's bowlers around the park early on.

Australian Open tweaks extreme heat policy

Australian Open tweaks extreme heat policy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Players in the men's draw at the Australian Open will be allowed 10-minute breaks during matches as part of an updated extreme heat policy at the year's first Grand Slam.

Nadal Cools Off While Heat Is On

Nadal Cools Off While Heat Is On

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

On Sunday, Rafael Nadal's extraordinary resilience was on full display as he closed out a marathon five-setter against World No 2 Daniil Medvedev.

Smith's game plan to counter India's spin threat...

Smith's game plan to counter India's spin threat...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Smith has rarely, if ever, doubted his own talent but even he was aware that his spell at the top of the order was proving unpopular.

Heat turned on Boxing Day pitch

Heat turned on Boxing Day pitch

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The Melbourne Cricket Ground is under pressure to produce a pitch that delivers a fairer contest between bat and ball in the Boxing Day Test

Heat limits New Zealand preparations for Boxing Day Test

Heat limits New Zealand preparations for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

New Zealand coach confirmed his team would rest on Friday with temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius

Sleeveless Nadal turns up the heat in Melbourne and fans swoon!

Sleeveless Nadal turns up the heat in Melbourne and fans swoon!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Fans literally broke Twitter, going gaga over Rafa's muscle-exposing sexy style.

India chase elusive title, kick off campaign against Kiwis

India chase elusive title, kick off campaign against Kiwis

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

ndia will not get a better opponent than New Zealand, which is not a fancied side like its Trans-Tasman neighbour. But the two-time runners-up are as tough as nails.

PHOTOS: Heat stops play at Australian Open

PHOTOS: Heat stops play at Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Play at the Australian Open was called to a halt on day four of the championships on Thursday with temperatures at Melbourne Park hitting 41 degrees Celsius (106 Fahrenheit) and still rising.

Smitten Kyrgios turns up heat at Indian Wells

Smitten Kyrgios turns up heat at Indian Wells

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Nick Kyrgios made it clear girlfriend Costeen Hatzi is a big reason why he feels he has come of age.

Recipe: Uncle Casho's Crab Curry

Recipe: Uncle Casho's Crab Curry

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

It's best enjoyed with boiled Goan rice and Goan-style bread or poiee.

Australian Open tweaks heat policy for 2015

Australian Open tweaks heat policy for 2015

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Australian Open organisers have tweaked their 'Extreme Heat Policy' for next year's tournament after being accused of forcing players to perform in "inhuman" conditions during a heatwave in January.

Lyon spins to redemption at blustery Melbourne

Lyon spins to redemption at blustery Melbourne

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

In an astonishing third day of the topsy-turvy fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne played in swirling winds and burning heat, Australia's Nathan Lyon sent England into a tailspin on Saturday.

'Switch hit': Big Bash cricket to Aus Open, Barty back with Beck win

'Switch hit': Big Bash cricket to Aus Open, Barty back with Beck win

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The 20-year-old, free of a shoulder injury that forced her out of qualifying for last week's Hobart tournament, won her first match at the Australian Open at her fourth attempt with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Germany's Annika Beck.

Can India Conjure Gabba Magic Again?

Can India Conjure Gabba Magic Again?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

At this point it is still anyone's game, with a draw also an option, says Prem Panicker in his analysis of Day 4.

Federer fireworks warm up Melbourne Park

Federer fireworks warm up Melbourne Park

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Roger Federer fired up the Australian Open with a blistering start to his title defence on Monday, bringing some welcome warmth to an unseasonably cool Melbourne Park on opening day.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

'Faster' Melbourne park courts not to Rafa's taste

'Faster' Melbourne park courts not to Rafa's taste

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

World number one Rafa Nadal thinks Melbourne Park's resurfaced hardcourts are playing faster than ever and may not provide a good show for fans when the Australian Open begins on Monday.

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.

Liverpool beat Melbourne Victory as Suarez thrills

Liverpool beat Melbourne Victory as Suarez thrills

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard slotted a first-half goal and Iago Aspas a second in injury-time to secure a 2-0 win over Melbourne Victory but Luis Suarez hogged the limelight at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

PCB gives Haris Rauf green light for Big Bash stint

PCB gives Haris Rauf green light for Big Bash stint

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Pakistan's cricket board (PCB) have given fast bowler Haris Rauf permission to make a limited appearance in Australia's Big Bash League, ending a standoff with the player.

Dancevic slams 'dangerous, inhumane' conditions in Melbourne

Dancevic slams 'dangerous, inhumane' conditions in Melbourne

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Canadian Frank Dancevic slammed Australian Open organisers for forcing players to play in "inhumane" conditions after he suffered heat stroke in temperatures of 41 degrees Celcius (108 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday.