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Australia's Will Pucovski retires from all levels of cricket at 27

Australia's Will Pucovski retires from all levels of cricket at 27

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Will Pucovski was once seen as the future of Australian cricket as he made a half-century on his Test debut against India in 2021.

Aus Opener Khawaja in feud with Queensland Cricket

Aus Opener Khawaja in feud with Queensland Cricket

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Usman Khawaja told a press conference on Friday that he had been managing a hamstring strain and had logged the injury in an app used by Australia's professional cricketers.

Gauff eyes Wimbledon glory as Sabalenka seeks revenge

Gauff eyes Wimbledon glory as Sabalenka seeks revenge

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff resume their simmering rivalry on the pristine lawns of London.

Sublime Sinner marches on in Paris

Sublime Sinner marches on in Paris

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Top seed Jannik Sinner continued his serene French Open progress with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 dismantling of Russian Andrey Rublev to reach the quarter-finals in ominous fashion on Monday.

India's No. 3 Crisis: Karun Or Sudharsan?

India's No. 3 Crisis: Karun Or Sudharsan?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Karun Nair's struggles at the crucial No. 3 position is a big headache for Team India.

'A lot has changed since Brisbane win'

'A lot has changed since Brisbane win'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Speaking ahead of the first Test from June 25 onwards at Barbados, Joseph said as quoted by Sydney Morning Herald, "To take 13 wickets across the series was a good feeling. A lot has changed. There were a lot of opportunities that came my way."

100 wins & counting: Djokovic makes history at Roland Garros

100 wins & counting: Djokovic makes history at Roland Garros

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The Serbian's determined performance ensured he became only the second man to win a century of matches at the Parisian Grand Slam

Can record-chasing Alcaraz stop Sinner in his stride?

Can record-chasing Alcaraz stop Sinner in his stride?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Sinner faces defending champ Alcaraz in hotly anticipated French Open final

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: Can Sinner stop him?

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: Can Sinner stop him?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz will aim to reinforce his status as the new all-court monarch of men's tennis with a third successive Wimbledon title

'Where's my cuppa?' ask Aus Open fans

'Where's my cuppa?' ask Aus Open fans

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'It seems it took me a day and a half, and several kilometres of walking around the grounds, to find coffee.'

ISKCON temple in Melbourne vandalised, 3rd incident in 2 weeks

ISKCON temple in Melbourne vandalised, 3rd incident in 2 weeks

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

A Hindu temple in Melbourne's Albert Park was vandalised with anti-India graffiti on Monday, days after the Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs was vandalised on January 16, Australia Today reported.

Move over Pant? Jurel's red-ball rise can't be ignored

Move over Pant? Jurel's red-ball rise can't be ignored

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Jurel has produced a solid body of work in first-class and Test cricket alike, even though he displayed a completely different avatar for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a finisher since his debut in 2023.

Australia mourns death of Test opener Stackpole

Australia mourns death of Test opener Stackpole

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

An aggressive shot-maker with a love for hooking fast bowlers, Stackpole topped the runs list during Australia's successful tour of India in 1969 - the nation's last series win in the subcontinent until 2004.

When Rohit had an argument with Head Coach Gambhir

When Rohit had an argument with Head Coach Gambhir

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'In the last Test match... I had to be honest with myself. I wasn't hitting the ball well. I didn't want to put myself there only because we had dropped the other guys who were struggling as well.'

Can coach Murray help Djokovic seal Slam No 25?

Can coach Murray help Djokovic seal Slam No 25?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

There could be no place more appropriate for Djokovic to finally break free of his tie with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam singles titles than in her own backyard at Melbourne Park, where he has won the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup 10 times.

'Am I a Serve Bot?'

'Am I a Serve Bot?'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Though having won the French Open and a second Wimbledon crown last year with his previous serving action, Alcaraz was unhappy with its accuracy and overall strain on the body.

Enchanting Arushi!

Enchanting Arushi!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Arushi Sharma's fashion sense blends bohemian elegance with contemporary chic.

Tennis stars salute Sinner's Australian Open repeat

Tennis stars salute Sinner's Australian Open repeat

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal all took to social media to congratulate the Italian.

Can Zverev finally break the Slam curse in Paris?

Can Zverev finally break the Slam curse in Paris?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Alexander Zverev will be third seed for the French Open but the 28-year-old German's prospects of winning his first Grand Slam title in Paris are not looking especially bright.

F1: Hamilton set for Ferrari debut; McLaren's Piastri eyes home win

F1: Hamilton set for Ferrari debut; McLaren's Piastri eyes home win

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Lewis Hamilton will launch his bid to win the drivers' championship at a third F1 team when he makes his much-anticipated debut for Ferrari in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

MCG records highest attendance ever!

MCG records highest attendance ever!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The all-time attendance record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was smashed on Monday when the total attendance for the fourth Test touched an unprecedented 350,700.

Osaka pulls out of Melbourne semi-final

Osaka pulls out of Melbourne semi-final

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Top-seeded Naomi Osaka pulled out of her Melbourne Summer Set 1 WTA event semi-final against Veronika Kudermetova on Saturday, citing the intensity of recent games as cause for her withdrawal.

Remembering Dilip Doshi, A Spinner Par Excellence

Remembering Dilip Doshi, A Spinner Par Excellence

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Dilip Doshi had great success on Indian tracks but it was the tour of Australia in 1980-81 where he picked up 11 wickets (6 in Adelaide and 5 in Melbourne) in more than 150-plus overs on non-responsive pitches.

Nadal beats Cressy to claim Melbourne title

Nadal beats Cressy to claim Melbourne title

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Top seed Rafael Nadal beat American qualifier Maxime Cressy 7-6(6), 6-3 to win the Melbourne Summer Set 1 ATP 250 event and build up momentum heading into the Australian Open.

Yuki-Olivetti ousted from Australian Open

Yuki-Olivetti ousted from Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The Indo-French pair later lost their service game again due to a forehand error to trail 2-4, ultimately conceding the match.

Youngest since Nadal: Tien makes Aus Open history

Youngest since Nadal: Tien makes Aus Open history

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Learner Tien became the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round in 20 years

How Andy Murray is revolutionising Djokovic's Game...

How Andy Murray is revolutionising Djokovic's Game...

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic said he has recovered from the hamstring injury that forced him out of the Australian Open semi-finals

PIX: Keys stuns Sabalenka to win Australian Open

PIX: Keys stuns Sabalenka to win Australian Open

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Madison Keys, 29, is the fourth-oldest first-time Grand Slam champion in the professional era.

Djokovic's AO heartbreak: Will he return next year?

Djokovic's AO heartbreak: Will he return next year?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Djokovic took aim at his critics the day after his exit from the tournament, posting photos of an MRI scan of the injury on social media and Tiley was certain the Serb had done everything possible to be ready for the semi-final.

'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

PIX: Djokovic fans cause more chaos in Melbourne

PIX: Djokovic fans cause more chaos in Melbourne

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

At one stage, police deployed pepper spray.

They're seriously out of form: Aus top order in crisis

They're seriously out of form: Aus top order in crisis

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Australia must avoid defeat in Melbourne to keep their hopes alive of taking back the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Tsitsipas SHOCKED! First major casualty of the Australian Open

Tsitsipas SHOCKED! First major casualty of the Australian Open

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Michelsen had beaten Tsitsipas at the Japan Open last year and the 20-year-old American kept his unbeaten record against Tsitsipas

I'm the best athlete at 38: Monfils outplays Fritz

I'm the best athlete at 38: Monfils outplays Fritz

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

-French flair topped American firepower as Gael Monfils turned back the clock to dump fourth seed Taylor Fritz out of the Australian Open on Saturday and celebrate his place in the last 16 with a dance on court.

'I'll get a kangaroo tattoo': Alcaraz's Aussie dream

'I'll get a kangaroo tattoo': Alcaraz's Aussie dream

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Alcaraz has not gone beyond the quarter-finals in his three previous visits to Melbourne, but that has not stopped the world number three from dreaming of glory in the Jan. 12-26 event.

PIX: Djokovic inches closer towards Slam No 25

PIX: Djokovic inches closer towards Slam No 25

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Flattens Faria in 2nd round to advance in Melbourne

'This Guy Wanted Me Dropped From The Team'

'This Guy Wanted Me Dropped From The Team'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

'Such things happen, and not everything deserves a reaction. I played and played well and that's what matters.'

'If The Checks Find Anything Even Slightly Off...'

'If The Checks Find Anything Even Slightly Off...'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

'...rectification has to happen then and there, and that takes additional time.'

Williams fined for Chinese F1 GP camera breach

Williams fined for Chinese F1 GP camera breach

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Stewards said the former champions failed to provide video from the forward and rear-facing wireless cameras within the required timeframe.

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Can anyone stop Aryna Sabalenka?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka is the red-hot favourite at Melbourne Park, where another victory would give her a fourth major title and widen the gap in the rankings to Poland's Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff of the United States.