News for 'Melbourne Test'

Alastair Cook slams McCullum, Stokes for 'downward trend'

Alastair Cook slams McCullum, Stokes for 'downward trend'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Batting great Alistair Cook says England's 2-2 home series draw against Shubman Gill-led India was against "not a great Indian side", flagging concerns over the team's preparation for the Ashes.

Root hails England's bravery after drought-breaking win

Root hails England's bravery after drought-breaking win

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

England lost the first three matches in the ongoing Ashes series but chased down 175 to win the fourth by four wickets and score a first Test victory in Australia in 15 years.

'What home?': Ashwin questions India's Test venue policy

'What home?': Ashwin questions India's Test venue policy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati will become the newest Test venue in India when it hosts the second and final match against World Test Championship defenders South Africa from November 22-26.

Is Serena Williams Planning A Comeback?

Is Serena Williams Planning A Comeback?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Serena Williams fuels comeback speculation with TV interview

Sophie Molineux to replace Alyssa Healy as Australia captain

Sophie Molineux to replace Alyssa Healy as Australia captain

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Sophie Molineux will take over as Australia's all-formats captain after Alyssa Healy retires at the end of the upcoming home series against India.

Aus Open: Daniil Medvedev Stuns With Epic Comeback; Aryna Sabalenka Advances

Aus Open: Daniil Medvedev Stuns With Epic Comeback; Aryna Sabalenka Advances

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka fended off a serious challenge from Anastasia Potapova to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.

Melbourne Test: Smith belts big ton to put Australia in charge

Melbourne Test: Smith belts big ton to put Australia in charge

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Captain Steven Smith took a sharp catch to snare India's first wicket after scoring a big century to fire Australia to a mammoth first innings total of 530 on day two of the third Test in Melbourne on Saturday.

Rohit 'Opts Out' Of 5th Test: Report

Rohit 'Opts Out' Of 5th Test: Report

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Multiple reports indicate that captain Rohit Sharma will be 'rested' for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

Botham, Chappell Reunite For 150-Year Celebrations!

Botham, Chappell Reunite For 150-Year Celebrations!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Ian Botham and Greg Chappell came together in Melbourne on Tuesday to announce celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the first-ever Test between Australia and England.

'All different emotions': Stokes after ending England's Aussie curse...

'All different emotions': Stokes after ending England's Aussie curse...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

It was a relieved Ben Stokes bidding good riddance to more than a decade of pain for English cricket in Australia on Saturday as his team rallied from the depths to complete a drought-breaking Test win in Melbourne.

Stokes optimistic despite England's Ashes struggles

Stokes optimistic despite England's Ashes struggles

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Captain Ben Stokes believes England can build on the positives from their loss in the third Ashes Test to Australia in Adelaide as they look to claim the country's first win Down Under in almost 15 years in the series' two remaining tests.

Cummins lauds squad depth as Australia retain the Ashes

Cummins lauds squad depth as Australia retain the Ashes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

'I think it's a huge credit to (head coach) Andrew McDonald, the coaching staff and the medical staff that we feel like we've got a big squad that we can draw on.'

Pujara's slow innings may cost India Melbourne Test: Ponting

Pujara's slow innings may cost India Melbourne Test: Ponting

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting found India's slow batting baffling in the third Test and feels that Cheteshwar Pujara's 106 off 319 balls may end up being the reason for their defeat.

'It doesn't look great': Australia sweat over Lyon injury

'It doesn't look great': Australia sweat over Lyon injury

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

During England's run-chase of 435 runs, Lyon had taken three crucial wickets in the second innings and a total of five throughout the game to help his side gain an upper hand.

Kohli in heated argument at Melbourne airport

Kohli in heated argument at Melbourne airport

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

The Indian batting star and former captain got upset as he felt he and his children were being filmed without his consent. He lost his cool and got into an altercation with an Australian journalist.

Aryna Sabalenka crushes teen Jovic, eyes third Australian Open title

Aryna Sabalenka crushes teen Jovic, eyes third Australian Open title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Aryna Sabalenka handed 18-year-old American Iva Jovic a comprehensive 6-3, 6-0 defeat in the quarter-finals at a sweltering Melbourne Park on Tuesday to remain on course for a third Australian Open title in four years.

Aus Open: Sabalenka cruises; Fery stuns 20th seed Cobolli

Aus Open: Sabalenka cruises; Fery stuns 20th seed Cobolli

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Qualifier Arthur Fery delivered a stunning Australian Open win by beating 20th seed Flavio Cobolli on Sunday.

Brook Finally Silences His Critics

Brook Finally Silences His Critics

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The swashbuckling 26-year-old has accepted during this series that he needs to better rein in his natural aggression.

Stokes warns England teammates of his 'ruthless side'

Stokes warns England teammates of his 'ruthless side'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'You do not progress unless you have some pretty honest and truthful conversations.'

Starc admits fatigue after Ashes heroics, hails fan support

Starc admits fatigue after Ashes heroics, hails fan support

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'The body is holding together, and it's a great group to be a part of.'

Australian Open draw released as Djokovic targets 25th Slam

Australian Open draw released as Djokovic targets 25th Slam

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Tough road for defending champion Keys

'Don't think Bumrah will be available for all 5 Tests'

'Don't think Bumrah will be available for all 5 Tests'

Rediff.com24 May 2025

"Don't think he'll be available for all 5 Tests...": Ajit Agarkar on Jasprit Bumrah's availability for England series

Ashes gone but dignity on the line for England

Ashes gone but dignity on the line for England

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

An Ashes tour that began with high hopes of taking home the urn has been reduced to a desperate effort to salvage some last vestiges of dignity for England.

'Tough to understand...' KP slams feeble Stokes & Co

'Tough to understand...' KP slams feeble Stokes & Co

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Kevin Pietersen criticises England after their Ashes loss in Adelaide

From retirement talk to MCG glory: Tongue's Ashes fairytale

From retirement talk to MCG glory: Tongue's Ashes fairytale

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Tongue claimed a five-wicket haul in the first innings to help skittle Australia for 152 with best figures of 5-45, and then triggered a batting collapse in the second innings with fellow pacer Gus Atkinson leaving the pitch due to injury.

Australia tighten grip on WTC final spot after Ashes win

Australia tighten grip on WTC final spot after Ashes win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

t Pat Cummins' side firmly on top of the WTC standings, with a perfect record after six matches in the current cycle.

PIX: England snatch stunning win over Australia at MCG

PIX: England snatch stunning win over Australia at MCG

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The hosts lost six wickets in the first session for 94 runs after resuming on four for no loss on Day 2 of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Ashes gone in 11 days, but McCullum keen to stay on

Ashes gone in 11 days, but McCullum keen to stay on

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

England's McCullum wants to keep 'pretty good gig' despite Ashes defeat

India's Biggest Test Victory In Australia

India's Biggest Test Victory In Australia

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bishan Bedi-led India held the previous record when they thrashed Australia by 222 runs in the Melbourne Test in December 1977.

Svitolina survives scare to lift Auckland Open title

Svitolina survives scare to lift Auckland Open title

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Elina Svitolina was tested by China's Wang Xinyu in the Auckland Open final on Sunday but came through 6-3, 7-6(6) to kick off her new season with her 19th WTA title.

England hit by boozing claims during Ashes break

England hit by boozing claims during Ashes break

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Following eight-wicket defeats in Perth and Brisbane, the England camp took a break in Noosa, with reports in British and Australian media saying the players were drinking throughout their time in the holiday hotspot.

'Should You Touch Another Player?'

'Should You Touch Another Player?'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

England Captain Ben Stokes was involved in a heated on-field exchange with Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne, an incident that drew strong reactions from former players in the commentary box.

Australian Open: Sinner beats Shelton to set up Djokovic semis

Australian Open: Sinner beats Shelton to set up Djokovic semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Defending champion Jannik Sinner scorched American eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and moved into the Australian Open semi-finals.

Coco Gauff tested to the limit in Melbourne

Coco Gauff tested to the limit in Melbourne

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

It was Gauff's second straights sets win at the tournament after a first round test against 2020 champion Sofia Kenin.

How Australia's experience crushed England ...

How Australia's experience crushed England ...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The wealth of experience in Australia's ranks helped them remain calm in a difficult lead-up to the Ashes, fast bowler Mitchell Starc said after they defeated England on Sunday to win the series with two matches to spare.

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka, Alcaraz survive to advance

Aus Open PIX: Sabalenka, Alcaraz survive to advance

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

IMAGES from Day 4 of the matches played at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Wednesday.

Niki Poonacha Earns Grand Slam Golden Ticket!

Niki Poonacha Earns Grand Slam Golden Ticket!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Niki Poonacha earns Grand Slam debut, wins Australian Open wild card play-off with Thai partner

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Zverev move into quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

IMAGES from all the action on Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.

McCullum concedes prep errors after England surrender Ashes

McCullum concedes prep errors after England surrender Ashes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

'We haven't got everything right. I haven't got everything right as a coach and I put my hand up for that.'

Historic Lows, Ugly Numbers! The Decline Under Gambhir

Historic Lows, Ugly Numbers! The Decline Under Gambhir

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The aura of home advantage -- long regarded as a hallmark of India's Test side -- seemed secure. But in barely over a year, that fortress has not just cracked, it has collapsed, raising uncomfortable questions about strategy, selection, and temperament.