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Stats: India v Aus, 1st Test, Day 1

Stats: India v Aus, 1st Test, Day 1

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Ishant Sharma delivered eight no-balls in Australia's innings.

'Australia needs to be focused to stay No.1 one-day side'

'Australia needs to be focused to stay No.1 one-day side'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Australia captain Michael Clarke has urged his players to solely focus on the upcoming one-day series against England and Pakistan, and then on the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, rather then keeping next year's Ashes series in mind.

Why Ashwin is the ICC Cricketer of the Year

Why Ashwin is the ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Rajneesh Gupta explains the numbers that led to the world's cricket cognoscenti to vote Ravichandran Ashwin as the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016 and the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2016.

Watson to play Big Bash in between India series

Watson to play Big Bash in between India series

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Australia vice-captain Shane Watson has signed up with Sydney Sixers in the Twenty20 Big Bash League and will take part in the tournament during the gap between the home Test series against New Zealand and India.

Jittery Aussies rattled after Kohli hit by bouncer

Jittery Aussies rattled after Kohli hit by bouncer

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Australia's nervous players rushed to check on India captain Virat Kohli after he was hit by a Mitchell Johnson bouncer on day three of the third Test in Adelaide.

WAGs to sizzle at World Cup final

WAGs to sizzle at World Cup final

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Besides the 90,000 plus fans lending their noisy support, most of the 22 players involved in the final of the World Cup 2015 will have support in the shape of their families and spouses.

Gayle tips Khawaja to become regular in Aus Test squad

Gayle tips Khawaja to become regular in Aus Test squad

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle believes his Sydney Thunder teammate Usman Khawaja can re-establish himself in the Australian Test team just like Michael Clarke, who was dropped in 2005 only to return later and become one of the world's best batsmen.

'We'll have to bat a lot better against India in the semi-finals'

'We'll have to bat a lot better against India in the semi-finals'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Australian captain Michael Clarke has said his players will have to bat much better against the defending champions India.

'New ball will play very important part at WACA'

'New ball will play very important part at WACA'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Australia captain Michael Clarke exuded confidence on his fast bowlers, saying whether there is a four-pronged pace attack or not, it is good enough to take the wickets in the third Test against India, at the WACA in Perth, beginning Friday.

Keen to maintain momentum, Aus retain squad for 2nd Test

Keen to maintain momentum, Aus retain squad for 2nd Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Australia captain Michael Clarke is looking for more of the same from his team after naming an unchanged line-up to that which beat India by 122 runs in Melbourne last week for the second Test.

Zimbabwe shock Australia in T20 World Cup warm-up

Zimbabwe shock Australia in T20 World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Zimbabwe shocked favourites Australia with a stunning one-run win in their opening World Twenty20 warm-up match in St Lucia on Tuesday.

Maxwell lost consciousness after late night drinking session

Maxwell lost consciousness after late night drinking session

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Flamboyant all-rounder Glenn Maxwell actually lost consciousness and did not respond to efforts to wake him up before he was rushed to hospital after a late night drinking session in Adelaide last week, according to a report.

'Symonds is a guy who turned up drunk to play for his country'

'Symonds is a guy who turned up drunk to play for his country'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke, who stepped down after the Ashes series in England, took a shot at his erstwhile team mate Andrew Symonds for questioning his leadership credentials.

Prospect of captaining Australia appeals Watson

Prospect of captaining Australia appeals Watson

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

With Ricky Ponting's illustrious career coming to a close, all-rounder Shane Watson has said that if offered he would gladly accept the role of Australia captain even as Michael Clarke and Cameroon White are also in the running for the job.

The 'major mistakes' committed by Australia...

The 'major mistakes' committed by Australia...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Australia's wretched run on the tour of India so far has been filled with "major, major mistakes", reckons former captain Michael Clarke.

Gambhir ranked No 1 Test batsman again

Gambhir ranked No 1 Test batsman again

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Star India opener Gautam Gambhir emerged No 1 Test batsman again after Kumar Sangakkara and Michael Clarke slipped down the rankings following not-too-good showing in recent matches.

'Batsmen will rejoice Murali's retirement'

'Batsmen will rejoice Murali's retirement'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Batsmen all over the world will rejoice with the news that legendary spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is retiring very soon, Australian vice captain Michael Clarke has said.

Australia's record run chase sinks England

Australia's record run chase sinks England

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Australia pulled off a spectacular run-chase to win the sixth one-day international against England by two wickets on Wednesday, racking up a record 334 for eight to take a 5-1 lead in the series.

Australia take series after Brisbane victory

Australia take series after Brisbane victory

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

Australia wrapped up a morale-boosting one-day series victory over England with two games to spare after a 51-run win in the fifth match at the Gabba on Sunday.

Australia take series after Brisbane victory

Australia take series after Brisbane victory

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

Australia wrapped up a morale-boosting one-day series victory over England with two games to spare after a 51-run win in the fifth match at the Gabba on Sunday.

Warner happy to work under Ponting's captaincy

Warner happy to work under Ponting's captaincy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Australian vice-captain David Warner has no qualms playing under Ricky Ponting and says he is enjoying the role he has been assigned at the moment.

5 reasons why Australia are World Cup favourites

5 reasons why Australia are World Cup favourites

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Australia are the unsurprising favourites to clinch a fifth World Cup.

Images: Pietersen strike lifts England hopes in Adelaide

Images: Pietersen strike lifts England hopes in Adelaide

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Images of the fourth day's play of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide on Monday

Ashes: Pietersen strikes to put Aus on the ropes

Ashes: Pietersen strikes to put Aus on the ropes

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

England's Kevin Pietersen took the key wicket of Michael Clarke with the last ball of the fourth day of the second Ashes Test on Monday to reduce Australia to 238-4, still trailing the tourists by 137 runs.

Stats: Zaheer tops 600 wkts in first-class cricket

Stats: Zaheer tops 600 wkts in first-class cricket

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Statistical highlights on Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Monday.

Aussies bullish about Ashes after snapping losing streak

Aussies bullish about Ashes after snapping losing streak

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Australia will beat England in the upcoming Ashes series if they play their best cricket despite their recent slump, bullish vice-captain Michael Clarke said on Monday.

Maxwell does not add dimension to Aus Test squad when not used a bowler

Maxwell does not add dimension to Aus Test squad when not used a bowler

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

His Test future is not secure, says Clarke

Australia hope for turnaround in ODIs

Australia hope for turnaround in ODIs

Rediff.com19 Oct 2010

Australia's acting skipper Michael Clarke may have failed miserably in the just-concluded Test series against India, but is confident of turning things around in the One-Day Internationals.

Apprenticeship over, Smith puts his hand up for full-time captaincy

Apprenticeship over, Smith puts his hand up for full-time captaincy

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

'Nothing is confirmed yet either with anything, in regards to the captaincy, but if it works out that way and I am the next captain, then it's a lot of responsibility' 'Hopefully we can send Michael off on a high note at The Oval'

Australian media claim 'moral lead' after Lord's massacre

Australian media claim 'moral lead' after Lord's massacre

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The Australian media were united in their view that the Mitchell Johnson-inspired humiliation of England at Lord's marked a decisive shift in the balance of power in the Ashes series.

'Never underestimate importance of Dhoni'

'Never underestimate importance of Dhoni'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Under Dhoni's captaincy, India won the inaugural World T20 in 2007 and the ICC World Cup in 2011, ending a 28-year drought.

Hayden ruled out of first Test vs WI

Hayden ruled out of first Test vs WI

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Australia opening batsman Matthew Hayden has been ruled out of Thursday's first Test against West Indies at Sabina Park with an Achilles tendon injury, a team spokesman said. Simon Katich, returning to Tests after nearly a three-year absence, will now open along with Phil Jaques.

Ponting gets the nod for Aussies' West Indies tour

Ponting gets the nod for Aussies' West Indies tour

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, dropped from the One-day team last month, was included in the Test squad for the tour of West Indies on Wednesday.

What Kohli and Tendulkar have in common

What Kohli and Tendulkar have in common

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke believes Virat Kohli's hunger for big hundreds is similar to the iconic Sachin Tendulkar, who was the "hardest to get out" with a technique which "didn't have a weakness". Clarke said he can't recall a batsman as complete as Tendulkar during his playing days.

PHOTOS: Thousands of fans celebrate with their World Champions

PHOTOS: Thousands of fans celebrate with their World Champions

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Thousands of cricket fans have flocked to Federation Square in Melbourne to celebrate Australia's cricket World Cup victory.

Lee misses tour match, doubt for third Test

Lee misses tour match, doubt for third Test

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Australia fast bowler Brett Lee has been left out of the squad for the tour match against Northamptonshire starting on Friday, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.

Team India mourns Phil Hughes's passing

Team India mourns Phil Hughes's passing

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, in a statement on Thursday, mourned the death of Australia cricketer Phil Hughes.

Cook says teams have duty to play Ashes in 'right spirit'

Cook says teams have duty to play Ashes in 'right spirit'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

England captain Alastair Cook has said that teams have a duty to play the Ashes series in the right spirit.

South Africa make strong start

South Africa make strong start

Rediff.com4 Jan 2009

South Africa got off to a sedate start after Michael Clarke's sterling century and some spectacular rearguard action powered Australia to 445 in their first innings on day two of the third and final Test in Sydney on Sunday. In reply, South Africa lost Neil McKenzie (23) to Peter Siddle and Graeme Smith (30 retired hurt) to injury before reaching 125 for one at stumps.

Is this the greatest cricket selfie of all time?

Is this the greatest cricket selfie of all time?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

While the cricket crazy nations around the world are counting to the World Cup scheduled to be played Down under early next year, four of Australia's greatest cricketers came together to countdown to a 100 days to the mega cricket event.