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BUMRAH IS ICC MEN'S CRICKETER OF THE YEAR!

BUMRAH IS ICC MEN'S CRICKETER OF THE YEAR!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Bumrah's 2024 exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency,' ICC said in a statement.

Rohit expects Pant to bat with responsibility

Rohit expects Pant to bat with responsibility

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'It's about (match) situation as well. If there is a risk percentage in certain situation of the game, do you want to take that risk? Do you want to let the opposition come back into the game? Those are the things he needs to figure out himself.'

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood claimed the Men's Test Player-of-the-Year award. It marked his first Australian Cricket Award, with Hazlewood taking 30 wickets at just 13.16 in Tests against the West Indies, New Zealand, and India.

Sabalenka sizzles on rain-hit day at Australian Open

Sabalenka sizzles on rain-hit day at Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with an easy victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday.

'We'll take that': Rohit hails India's resilience

'We'll take that': Rohit hails India's resilience

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma hailed the resilience of the lower-order batters after his team managed to salvage a crucial draw in the rain-hit third Test against Australia in Brisbane

Teen Andreeva to meet Sabalenka in Indian Wells final

Teen Andreeva to meet Sabalenka in Indian Wells final

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

The loss ends five-time major champion Swiatek's bid to become the first woman to win the tournament in the Southern California desert three times.

Pakistan's captaincy debate heats up as Kirsten's returns home

Pakistan's captaincy debate heats up as Kirsten's returns home

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Pakistan's head coach for limited-overs format Gary Kirsten has returned home with the board set to announce the successor to captain Babar Azam in white-ball formats later in the month.

Sweeney eyeing Khawaja's place in Australia's Test side

Sweeney eyeing Khawaja's place in Australia's Test side

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

A "devastating" omission after below-par performances in the Border-Gavaskar series notwithstanding, opener Nathan McSweeney has not given up hope of returning to Australia's Test setup, saying he will try his luck as a long-term replacement for Usman Khawaja once the batting stalwart retires.

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.'

Rahul, Easwaran flop adds to India's opening woes

Rahul, Easwaran flop adds to India's opening woes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

An uncapped Easwaran and a 53-Test veteran Rahul, who is known for his ability to bat anywhere in the order, are the leading contenders to partner Jaiswal in Perth, but both fell cheaply against Australia A.

X-mas at MCG! Aussies enjoy ahead of Boxing Day

X-mas at MCG! Aussies enjoy ahead of Boxing Day

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Captain Pat Cummins reflected on the significance of this Christmas gathering, highlighting the strong bond within the Australian cricket team.

'In all fairness I think he did touch the ball'

'In all fairness I think he did touch the ball'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The skipper, however, lamented that his team often stood at the receiving end of such decisions.

Swiatek's shot at World No 1 slips away

Swiatek's shot at World No 1 slips away

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Swiatek said she made far too many mistakes against Keys on Rod Laver Arena and hoped to draw lessons from it.

Fit-again Djokovic targets 100th title in Doha

Fit-again Djokovic targets 100th title in Doha

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Novak Djokovic has almost fully recovered from the injury that ended his Australian Open campaign in the semi-finals.

Sabalenka vs Keys: Will history be made?

Sabalenka vs Keys: Will history be made?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka will battle American 19th seed Madison Keys in the final on Saturday looking to become the first woman since Martina Hingis from 1997-99 to win the Australian Open title three times in a row.

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Will India drop Rohit for the Sydney Test and put Kohli on notice? Or will the team management grant the senior pros a final chance to redeem themselves?

Is Gavaskar Why Rohit Failed In Australia?

Is Gavaskar Why Rohit Failed In Australia?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

An angry Rohit complained about Gavaskar being 'too negative' about his form in Australia, claiming that external pressure impacted his focus!

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.

Australia denied victory, set up high-stakes Boxing Day Test

Australia denied victory, set up high-stakes Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

With a heavy downpour preventing the resumption of play after the break, the match was abandoned and the series remains locked at 1-1.

Can this fan favourite help Australia bounce back in Adelaide?

Can this fan favourite help Australia bounce back in Adelaide?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Australia trail 1-0 in the five-Test series against India after being thrashed in the Perth opener by 295 runs.

PIX: Reddy leads India's fightback with gritty hundred

PIX: Reddy leads India's fightback with gritty hundred

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Saturday.

Bowlers Prep Hard For 4th Test

Bowlers Prep Hard For 4th Test

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

'There is no substitute for hard work. The relentless effort behind the scenes translates into success on the field. The Indian bowlers are ticking every box as we get ready for the Boxing Day Test.'

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.

Rankings: Nagal out of top 100; Bopanna slides too

Rankings: Nagal out of top 100; Bopanna slides too

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Sumit Nagal on Monday dropped out of the much-desired bracket following a string of poor show

Australian broadcaster apologises to Djokovic, Serbian fans

Australian broadcaster apologises to Djokovic, Serbian fans

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic and fans of the Serbian for comments he made on TV on Friday night.

Rohit's knee injury not serious, says pacer Akash Deep

Rohit's knee injury not serious, says pacer Akash Deep

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

India pace bowler Akash Deep played down concerns over skipper Rohit Sharma's knee injury in the build-up to the fourth Test against Australia this week after the batsman was hit during a practice session on Sunday.

What's Ram Charan Doing With Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

What's Ram Charan Doing With Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'A pleasure to cross paths with Bollywood megastar @AlwaysRamCharan in Melbourne ahead of a massive summer of cricket between Australia and India.'

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.'

Kohli's Test future uncertain after Australia flop show!

Kohli's Test future uncertain after Australia flop show!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli's career was hanging by a thread after a disappointing showing with the bat in Australia.

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.

Travis Head fit to face India in MCG thriller

Travis Head fit to face India in MCG thriller

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Australia heaved a major sigh of relief on Wednesday after skipper Pat Cummins declared run-machine Travis Head fit for the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Blow for Australia! Captain Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy

Blow for Australia! Captain Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins is all but ruled out of the Champions Trophy while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt for the tournament.

Rohit Sharma to be dropped for 5th Test?

Rohit Sharma to be dropped for 5th Test?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Gambhir non-committal about Playing XI for Sydney Test

Stress a given, but Murray excited to partake in Djokovic's greatness

Stress a given, but Murray excited to partake in Djokovic's greatness

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'Provided he's giving his best effort and trying as hard as he can, I'm absolutely fine with him expressing himself how he wants.'

'Stupid, Stupid, Stupid'

'Stupid, Stupid, Stupid'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

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

ICC rankings: Bumrah eclipses Ashwin's all-time record

ICC rankings: Bumrah eclipses Ashwin's all-time record

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah bettered spin stalwart Ravichandran Ashwin's all-time rating-point record by an Indian in the latest ICC rankings.

Had Bumrah not been there, BGT series would've been one-sided: McGrath

Had Bumrah not been there, BGT series would've been one-sided: McGrath

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah's incredible performance has prevented the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series from becoming completely lopsided in Australia's favour, said pace great Glenn McGrath, lauding the India spearhead for his ball-control and ability to adapt quickly.

'Haas Ke Baat Nahi Karna Inse'

'Haas Ke Baat Nahi Karna Inse'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground saw its share of thrilling moments, the stump mic provided a unique insight into the intensity within the Indian camp.

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.'

Aus Open PIX: Sinner crushes Aussie hopes, faces Shelton in semis

Aus Open PIX: Sinner crushes Aussie hopes, faces Shelton in semis

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner dismissed eighth seed Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and extend the country's decades-long wait for another homegrown singles winner at the Grand Slam on Wednesday.