News for 'Melbourne Test'

Jaiswal joins elite club: Tendulkar, Shastri, and more

Jaiswal joins elite club: Tendulkar, Shastri, and more

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Jaiswal's knock was a perfect blend of attack and defence.

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

MCG Test: Australia wary of India's 'dangerous players'

MCG Test: Australia wary of India's 'dangerous players'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Australian captain Tim Paine said a 'proud' cricketing nation like India is not going to roll over in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne like they did in the series opener in Adelaide and singled out KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant as potential threats.

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.

Australia pacer Hazlewood to miss second Ashes Test

Australia pacer Hazlewood to miss second Ashes Test

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the second Ashes Test in Adelaide with a side injury, Cricket Australia said on Monday.

3d Test: India, Aus not to travel to Sydney before January 4 ..

3d Test: India, Aus not to travel to Sydney before January 4 ..

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The Indian and Australian teams will continue to train in Melbourne for few more days

PICS: Indian fans throng MCG for 2nd Test

PICS: Indian fans throng MCG for 2nd Test

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Check out the early reaction of fans on Day 1 of the second Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Hardik Pandya shares the 'best selfie ever'!

Hardik Pandya shares the 'best selfie ever'!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Hardik Pandya shared a selfie with the Indian team players

If fit, Jadeja likely to replace Vihari for Boxing Day Test

If fit, Jadeja likely to replace Vihari for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Jadeja, who suffered a concussion during the first T20 international, also sustained a hamstring injury which ruled him out of the first Test.

'Makes rules fair and equitable for everyone': Khawaja slams ICC

'Makes rules fair and equitable for everyone': Khawaja slams ICC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Usman Khawaja said the black armband he wore in the first Test against Pakistan was for a "personal bereavement".

Warner must reply to critics as Oz face depleted Pak

Warner must reply to critics as Oz face depleted Pak

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the hosts would field their strongest side against Pakistan, which means a welcome return for spinner Nathan Lyon, who will chase his 500th Test wicket after injury ruled him out of the last three matches of the Ashes.

Sydney Test: Pujara breaks Gavaskar record to put India on front foot

Sydney Test: Pujara breaks Gavaskar record to put India on front foot

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

During his patient knock, Pujara faced 250 balls, hitting 16 of them for fours, and added 75 runs for the unbeaten fifth wicket stand with Vihari.

Australia prepared to risk Warner in Sydney even if not fully fit

Australia prepared to risk Warner in Sydney even if not fully fit

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

David Warner may play the third Test against India even if he is short of full fitness as Australia look to the veteran opener to strengthen the top order, assistant coach Andrew McDonald said on Thursday.

MCG to pay tribute to Dean Jones on Boxing Day Test

MCG to pay tribute to Dean Jones on Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Boxing Day Test will witness a special tribute to former Australia batsman Dean Jones

India tour Aus: Boxing Day Test to be moved out of MCG?

India tour Aus: Boxing Day Test to be moved out of MCG?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'In terms of Boxing Day, it's one of the most iconic events in the Australian sporting calendar, and we are working full steam ahead'

Cummins stars again; Australia sweeps series vs Pak

Cummins stars again; Australia sweeps series vs Pak

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins took 10 wickets to lead Australia to Pakistan series triumph

Warner ruled out of first Test against India

Warner ruled out of first Test against India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Australia opening batsman David Warner has been ruled out of next week's series-opening Test against India in Adelaide and will target a return for the second Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday.

India send Australia crashing on Day 1 of 2nd Test

India send Australia crashing on Day 1 of 2nd Test

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

India were 36 for one at stumps, with debutant Shubman Gill 28 not out and Cheteshwar Pujara on seven after the loss of opener Mayank Argarwal for a duck, after dismissing Australia for 195.

Confirmed! Aus-Ind Boxing Day Test to have 25k fans

Confirmed! Aus-Ind Boxing Day Test to have 25k fans

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Victoria state sports minister Martin Pakula said the government would develop a plan with Cricket Australia and the MCG to allow the famed 100,000-seat stadium to be at one-quarter capacity for the Test starting on Dec. 26.

3rd Test PIX: Australia reign on gloomy day one as Proteas frustrated

3rd Test PIX: Australia reign on gloomy day one as Proteas frustrated

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and South Africa at the SCG on Wednesday.

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.'

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.

Mayank Agarwal recalls Test debut at MCG

Mayank Agarwal recalls Test debut at MCG

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Mayank made his longest format debut against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2018.

PHOTOS, 3rd Ashes Test: England get a pounding at MCG on Boxing Day

PHOTOS, 3rd Ashes Test: England get a pounding at MCG on Boxing Day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test played in Melbourne on Sunday.

MCG on standby to host Sydney third Test

MCG on standby to host Sydney third Test

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Melbourne Cricket Club's chief executive officer Stuart Fox said though he wants Sydney to retain the hosting rights of the third Test, the situation is "extremely complicated" in the wake of a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 cases there.

Melbourne is India's best chance to win: Bevan

Melbourne is India's best chance to win: Bevan

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Notwithstanding the 2-0 scoreline in favour of the home team, former Australian all-rounder Michael Bevan feels Indians have a good chance to bounce back in Melbourne in the third cricket Test, starting Friday.

'Technology is putting a curse on this beautiful game'

'Technology is putting a curse on this beautiful game'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'He (Rizwan) is a very honest person and he said to me he did not even feel that it touched anywhere near the gloves.'

Jayawardene demands more from team after stinging loss

Jayawardene demands more from team after stinging loss

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene will take an injury-ravaged and demoralised outfit into the dead rubber Test in Sydney but has demanded his team to show more character after their trouncing by Australia in the second Test in Melbourne on Friday.

Ashes not welcome at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Ashes not welcome at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

Sports fans appear to have taken Melbourne Cricket Ground's (MCG) status as an Ashes venue quite literally last month by smuggling in the mortal remains of loved ones to scatter on its turf during an open day.

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

Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

CA confirmed media reports that Cummins was dining at an Adelaide restaurant on Wednesday night where a positive COVID-19 case was identified.

Siraj overcomes personal loss to savour Test debut

Siraj overcomes personal loss to savour Test debut

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Siraj was rewarded for his tough decision as he took two wickets on an emotional debut to help India bowl Australia out for 195

Hobart to stage fifth Ashes Test in place of Perth

Hobart to stage fifth Ashes Test in place of Perth

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Hobart will stage the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England in place of Perth, which was stripped of the hosting rights on Monday because of Western Australia border controls, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.

PIX: Djokovic's ruthless run to quarters thrills fans; Fritz stuns Tsitsipas

PIX: Djokovic's ruthless run to quarters thrills fans; Fritz stuns Tsitsipas

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

No 'triple bagel' but Djokovic thumps Mannarino to reach quarters

Cummins joins elite club as Aus close out successful year in style

Cummins joins elite club as Aus close out successful year in style

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Cummins's career haul is particularly noteworthy for a player who started his Test career aged 18, but spent more than five years out of the team due to a succession of injuries.

No changes to Sydney Test despite COVID-19 outbreak

No changes to Sydney Test despite COVID-19 outbreak

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Cricket Australia said on Sunday they are still planning to play the third Test against India in Sydney in early January, despite an outbreak of COVID-19 in the north of the city.

Pink-ball Test: India expect another turner

Pink-ball Test: India expect another turner

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel will be ready to exploit the conditions to the fullest.

Sonakshi Gets Naughty In Egypt!

Sonakshi Gets Naughty In Egypt!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The New Year has started, and many film folk have resumed work. But for many others, the holiday isn't over just yet!

India's Exclusive 100 Tests Club

India's Exclusive 100 Tests Club

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli will join the elite company of eleven other Indians and a total of 70 other players across the various countries to complete the century of Test match appearances.

4th Test: England peg back Australia with late strikes in soggy Sydney

4th Test: England peg back Australia with late strikes in soggy Sydney

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Australia were 126/3 at stumps on Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.