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Teen Tien matches Sampras mark, celebrates with pizza

Teen Tien matches Sampras mark, celebrates with pizza

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Learner Tien is the youngest American man to reach the third round of the Australian Open since an 18-year-old Pete Sampras in 1990.

Australia's Mind Games Cause Gill's Fall

Australia's Mind Games Cause Gill's Fall

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Shubman Gill fell to a bizarre dismissal to a loose shot off the final ball of the morning session.

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.

I wasn't in frame of mind to take charge: Pant

I wasn't in frame of mind to take charge: Pant

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Rishabh Pant scored a watchful 98-ball 40 in India's 185 all out on the opening day in Sydney.

'You Need To Play What The Team Needs'

'You Need To Play What The Team Needs'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'You can still play your natural game in a team sport but if the team needs you you need to play in a certain way.'

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Will Rohit Sharma get one final opportunity to salvage his Test career?

How Sam Konstas' father unknowingly prepared his son for tough battles

How Sam Konstas' father unknowingly prepared his son for tough battles

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Konstas lived up to the hype around his talent by smashing an impressive 60 off 65 balls when the Boxing Day Test

Aus Open: Sinner mauls Shelton to set up Zverev final

Aus Open: Sinner mauls Shelton to set up Zverev final

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner kept alive his dream of becoming the first Italian to lift three Grand Slam singles trophies.

'I'll keep going': Djokovic vows to fight on

'I'll keep going': Djokovic vows to fight on

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Defiant Djokovic still targeting Grand Slam wins after Australia setback

How many captains have done that?: Yuvraj defends Rohit

How many captains have done that?: Yuvraj defends Rohit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Former India batter Yuvraj Singh believes players struggling for form should return to domestic cricket, regardless of their national team stature, amid the debate over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing Ranji Trophy.

Fun or dangerous?: Djokovic's take on coaching pods

Fun or dangerous?: Djokovic's take on coaching pods

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

On-court coaching, previously banned and punishable by point deductions, disqualification or even suspension from tournaments is being positively encouraged at Melbourne Park with "coaching pods"

Travis Head's fitness under scrutiny?

Travis Head's fitness under scrutiny?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Travis Head played down concerns over his fitness after appearing to struggle with a potential groin issue

India's players angry as fans pass 'rude' comments at nets

India's players angry as fans pass 'rude' comments at nets

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Fans passed 'rude' comments during the Indian team's nets in Adelaide on Wednesday.

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

Day 1 of Australia vs India Boxing Day Test sold out

Day 1 of Australia vs India Boxing Day Test sold out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The tickets for the opening day of the fourth Test of the between India and Australia at MCG have been sold out.

India A: Can Rahul regain lost touch at MCG?

India A: Can Rahul regain lost touch at MCG?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Rahul will come in place of Baba Indrajith, who scored 9 and 6 and didn't look comfortable at all against pace and bounce, which wasn't exactly 125 clicks.

Marsh dropped, Webster to make Test debut at SCG

Marsh dropped, Webster to make Test debut at SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

The introduction of Webster was the only change to the side, with Mitchell Starc included despite struggling with a back niggle during the fourth Test.

'VIP Culture In Indian Cricket Must End'

'VIP Culture In Indian Cricket Must End'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

'It's unfair to disrupt the balance of the team just to accommodate a big-name player who is out of form.'

'3 loose shots': Shastri on why India collapsed at MCG

'3 loose shots': Shastri on why India collapsed at MCG

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has attributed the national team's defeat in the fourth Test in Melbourne to 'poor shot selection on either side of the middle session' on Day 5.

'He flustered India, there's no doubt about that'

'He flustered India, there's no doubt about that'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri advice to Konstas was to focus on his "strengths".

Rohit's Nightmare Continues: 22 Runs in 4 Innings

Rohit's Nightmare Continues: 22 Runs in 4 Innings

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

As India continues to struggle in the series, the pressure is mounting on Rohit to rediscover his rhythm and lead from the front.

Unstoppable Sinner: Back-to-Back Aus Open Champion

Unstoppable Sinner: Back-to-Back Aus Open Champion

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Factbox on Italy's Jannik Sinner, who beat Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the Australian Open final

Kyrgios set to return at Australian Open

Kyrgios set to return at Australian Open

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley said on Thursday he expects to see Australian former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios back in action at Melbourne Park.

'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

Sheep Fired! New Zealand golf course turns to mowers

Sheep Fired! New Zealand golf course turns to mowers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

The Tahuna Golf Club in New Zealand is bringing to an end more than half a century of tradition by getting rid of the flock of sheep that has long kept its fairways trim.

BCCI reacts to Jaiswal's dismissal

BCCI reacts to Jaiswal's dismissal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

upon review, third umpire Saikat adjudged that there was a deflection off Jaiswal's gloves/bat based on the visual evidence.

I realise now that Melbourne ton was very special: Rahane

I realise now that Melbourne ton was very special: Rahane

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

'But yes, Melbourne Test hundred was really special. I said in Melbourne that my Lord's hundred was special but many people told me that I think Melbourne hundred was better than my Lord's hundred.'

Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

both Kohli and Rohit have struggled to find their best form, attracting scrutiny following India's recent 0-3 series loss against New Zealand.

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

With 539 scalps in 134 matches at an average of 30.39 and best figures of 5/39, Lyon is the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Tests and has 24 five-wicket hauls and five ten-wicket hauls.

Boxing Day Battle: Will Rohit open or drop down?

Boxing Day Battle: Will Rohit open or drop down?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Out-of-form skipper Rohit Sharma's batting position will be in focus against a dangerous Australia

Difficult to win now: Gavaskar on Aus's 333-run lead

Difficult to win now: Gavaskar on Aus's 333-run lead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Gavaskar emphasised that India shouldn't focus too far ahead on the target and should plan the chase according to the hours. He added that skipper Rohit Sharma's role in providing a solid start will be key.

Djokovic forced to retire, Zverev moves to 1st AO final

Djokovic forced to retire, Zverev moves to 1st AO final

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Alexander Zverev won the first set 7-6, but Novak Djokovic has been forced to withdraw from the match due to injury from the Australian Open semi-final on Friday.

Gavaskar not pleased with Ashwin's mid-series retirement

Gavaskar not pleased with Ashwin's mid-series retirement

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'Normally, you tend to look at the end of the series. That's it. In the middle, it is not usual.'

'Abhishek Just Wanted To Move On'

'Abhishek Just Wanted To Move On'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'That day, I remember I said, can I hug you? And I gave him a big, tight hug.'

Aus teenager Konstas gets promotion

Aus teenager Konstas gets promotion

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Selectors will likely opt for another batter to cover for all-rounder Green in the India series and possibly an opener if Steve Smith is restored to the number four spot.

Keys STUNS Swiatek; Sabalenka one step closer to history

Keys STUNS Swiatek; Sabalenka one step closer to history

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2 with a impressive display of raw power to reach her third successive Australian Open final on Thursday.

'Ashwin has the right to take his own call'

'Ashwin has the right to take his own call'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

An astute reader of the game both on and off the field, Ashwin might have gauged what was in store going forward and that perhaps made it easier for him to take a call.

Teen sensation stuns Medvedev!

Teen sensation stuns Medvedev!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Inspired American teenager Learner Tien outlasted three-times Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev to reach the third round

Melbourne smothered in smoke as bushfires burn

Melbourne smothered in smoke as bushfires burn

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Melbourne's air quality went down overnight to "hazardous" due to bushfire smoke. Sixteen fires were still burning and 1.4 million hectares have been destroyed across Victoria.

ICC rates SCG pitch...

ICC rates SCG pitch...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

What we seek is a good contest between bat and ball and pitches that are likely to produce a result.