News for 'Melbourne Test'

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Bumrah now has 36 wickets on Australian soil, and the batter he's dismissed most times is his opposite number Pat Cummins (6).

Starc brushes off injury, ready for 20 overs

Starc brushes off injury, ready for 20 overs

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

'I am still in the low 140s, so I am not concerned'

'This is a very historic moment for all Afghan women'

'This is a very historic moment for all Afghan women'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Afghanistan women set to return to cricket field after four-year wait.

Sinner's CAS hearing to start on April 16

Sinner's CAS hearing to start on April 16

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The World No 1 faces the possibility of being banned for up to two years.

Nikhil Chopra's blunt advice for Rohit Sharma & Co

Nikhil Chopra's blunt advice for Rohit Sharma & Co

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Nikhil Chopra said that India must execute the plans they make during the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in order to win the series.

Gavaskar upset over snub for Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation

Gavaskar upset over snub for Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar expressed his displeasure after not being invited to present the trophy, named after him and Allan Border, to Australia following their victory over India in the high-voltage five-Test finale at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

What ails Gill's batting in Test cricket...

What ails Gill's batting in Test cricket...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

He has scored 994 runs in 35 innings at an average of 31.06. However, his statistics suggest his struggle against red-ball giants like New Zealand, England and now South Africa.

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.

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.'

Will Smith be fit in time for SL tour?

Will Smith be fit in time for SL tour?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

If Smith is ruled out, then the left-hand batter Travis Head will lead the squad as he is the vice-captain of the side.

Travis Head shares adorable photo of newborn son

Travis Head shares adorable photo of newborn son

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

The photo, captioned "Harrison's first smile," melted hearts across social media as fans celebrated the tender moment.

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.

Records And Records In Second Test!

Records And Records In Second Test!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Not only wickets, but records tumbled as India clinched a seven-wicket win over South Africa.

Shubman Gill vows to turn things around

Shubman Gill vows to turn things around

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Shubman Gill says the need to put up a big first innings total has been the talking point among his team's batters

Bumrah 'nightmare' comes to haunt Marsh in backyard

Bumrah 'nightmare' comes to haunt Marsh in backyard

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Marsh, cracked up the audience, including the great Allan Border, at the Australian Cricket Awards 2025 on Sunday night in Melbourne, with a hilarious anecdote.

Nadal tests recovery from flu in soggy Melbourne

Nadal tests recovery from flu in soggy Melbourne

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

World number one Rafa Nadal put his recovery from a bout of flu to the test with a rain-interrupted practice session at Melbourne Park on Tuesday ahead of next week's Australian Open.

Boland to get another crack at the Indians

Boland to get another crack at the Indians

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

On Tuesday, Hazlewood bowled just one over before walking out of the field before undergoing scans later to ascertain the severity of the injury.

Will Dhruv Jurel steal the spotlight from Pant?

Will Dhruv Jurel steal the spotlight from Pant?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Paine, who coached Australia A in the recent series against India A, witnessed Jurel's exploits in the second 'unofficial' Test where the 23-year-old scored an 80 and 68 at Melbourne.

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.

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.

'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

Is self-doubt creeping into India's skipper?

Is self-doubt creeping into India's skipper?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

He is short of confidence with self-doubts: Sanjay Manjrekar reflects on Rohit Sharma's recent Test form

Sinner hopes to let racket do the talking

Sinner hopes to let racket do the talking

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Sinner gives the impression of a player with all the answers against whoever he comes up against, but the off-court questions he is likely to face about the doping case that surfaced in August might be harder to shrug off.

India-Australia Media War Explodes!

India-Australia Media War Explodes!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The friction started during India's arrival in Perth last month, when the Australian media criticised the visitors for holding private training sessions at the WACA.

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.

We were not good enough, admits captain Rohit

We were not good enough, admits captain Rohit

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma said the 184-run drubbing at the hands of Australia in the fourth Test in Melbourne is 'mentally disturbing'.

Shastri believes Kohli and Smith will bounce back in style

Shastri believes Kohli and Smith will bounce back in style

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith will be "dangerous" and "hungry" for runs in the remaining two Tests

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.

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.'

'Batters Need To Bat With Discipline'

'Batters Need To Bat With Discipline'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'I do not believe this has happened due to extreme aggression.'

'Stupid, Stupid, Stupid'

'Stupid, Stupid, Stupid'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

'That is a stupid shot that is letting your team down badly.'

McSweeney a good fit for opener Khawaja, reckons Warner

McSweeney a good fit for opener Khawaja, reckons Warner

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'I think he's got the technique, he's got the patience to partner up with Uzzy (Khawaja) to allow himself to score big.'

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.

Was Ashwin's X Post Directed At Rohit?

Was Ashwin's X Post Directed At Rohit?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'Good leaders emerge when they show resolve for a scrap.'

Coaching comes naturally to high IQ Murray: Djokovic

Coaching comes naturally to high IQ Murray: Djokovic

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

While forthcoming with Murray, Djokovic was in no mood to elaborate on comments that he had been fed poisoned food while in detention during the 2022 Australian Open visa saga.

Bumrah back in dressing room after scans

Bumrah back in dressing room after scans

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

India were dealt a solid blow on Saturday, Day 2 of the fifth Test against Australia, as skipper and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah left the Sydney Cricket Ground for precautionary scans after feeling some discomfort in the post-lunch session.

Warner's last Test XI locked in; can Pakistan spoil the party?

Warner's last Test XI locked in; can Pakistan spoil the party?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Australia out for Pakistan sweep in David Warner Week

Reddy's viral social media tribute to Siraj

Reddy's viral social media tribute to Siraj

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Reddy took to social media with a witty post dedicated to his teammate Mohammed Siraj, adding a lighthearted touch to his incredible achievement.

Fresh Pitches For Aussies, Not India?

Fresh Pitches For Aussies, Not India?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and the others found it difficult to generate the expected bounce on the used pitches. Reports indicate that deliveries barely rose waist-high, even when the bowlers hit the deck hard.

Put away cover drive for now: Hayden urges Kohli

Put away cover drive for now: Hayden urges Kohli

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Kohli, who has had an inconsistent series so far with scores of 5, 100 not out, 7, 11, and 3 in his last five innings, has amassed just 126 runs at an average of 31.50.