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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.

I'll try and take him on: Brook ready for Lyon

I'll try and take him on: Brook ready for Lyon

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Lyon finished the last cycle of the World Test Championship in 2021-23 as its leading wicket-taker with 88 scalps, but Brook in undeterred.

'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."

Looking forward to challenge Indian batsmen: Lyon

Looking forward to challenge Indian batsmen: Lyon

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Back in the Australian ODI fold after more than a year, off-spinner Nathan Lyon says he cannot wait to challenge the Indian batsmen in the fourth one-dayer in Canberra, a venue he knows inside out after being a part of Manuka Oval's ground staff. Life has come a full circle for the 28-year-old, whose work as a curator took him from Canberra to Adelaide, and he is looking forward to not only extend his eight-match ODI career but also make a foray on the international Twenty20 stage. "I have got the opportunity and I will perform. I am very grateful and thankful to the selectors for giving me the opportunity, but I am just looking to go out there and hopefully keep winning games for Australia," Lyon told reporters. "I am feeling confident. I have enjoyed my time at the Sydney Sixes. I had some good performances there. As a team we didn't do too well, but I was pretty happy personally with the way the ball was getting off the hand.

McGrath wants Lyon to start ahead of Agar for 'rock bottom' Aus

McGrath wants Lyon to start ahead of Agar for 'rock bottom' Aus

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Australia have hit rock bottom with their defeat to England in the second Ashes Test and spinner Nathan Lyon must be recalled at the expense of Ashton Agar if they are to turn things around, according to fast bowling great Glenn McGrath.

Smith, Carey's unbeaten tons put Australia in control

Smith, Carey's unbeaten tons put Australia in control

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Smith's unbeaten 120 is his second successive hundred of the series while Carey made a career-best 139 not out hitting 22 fours and three sixes between them.

WTC Final: 'Hazlewood most likened to Glenn McGrath'

WTC Final: 'Hazlewood most likened to Glenn McGrath'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri firmly believes Australia should select experienced pacer Josh Hazlewood ahead of Scott Boland for the WTC Final against South Africa in June.

Seales has Australia reeling as West Indies fightback

Seales has Australia reeling as West Indies fightback

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The second Test hangs in the balance after West Indies speedster Jayden Seales dismissed Australia's openers in a damaging late spell on Day 2 of the second Test.

Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka rout

Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka rout

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith hailed his side's resounding innings and 242-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday as "near flawless" after the visitors retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy.

'Markram is someone for the big occasion; there's no doubt'

'Markram is someone for the big occasion; there's no doubt'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Ashwell Prince, South Africa's batting coach, labelled Aiden Markram as the "man for the big occasion" after the opener steered the Proteas towards what could be a famous run-chase in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia on Friday.

India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

A look at India's narrowest victories by run margin -- games that tested nerves, showcased grit, and etched unforgettable drama into Test history.

Cummins 'proud' to join 300 club, but wants plenty more

Cummins 'proud' to join 300 club, but wants plenty more

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Pat Cummins is the eighth Australian to join the 300 club, no mean feat for any bowler but particularly one who he had to wait more than five years for his second Test appearance after a spate of injuries.

WTC Final PIX: Aussies tighten grip on Day 2

WTC Final PIX: Aussies tighten grip on Day 2

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Australia took the upper hand in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's, ending day two on 144-8 in their second innings with a lead of 218 runs after wickets tumbled freely again on Thursday.

Ashes: Paine reckons Aus big guns need to fire soon

Ashes: Paine reckons Aus big guns need to fire soon

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

He felt Australia will get better as the series progresses.

WTC Final PIX: 14 wickets fall on Day 1 at Lord's

WTC Final PIX: 14 wickets fall on Day 1 at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the WTC Final between Australia and South Africa at Lord's on Wednesday

Lyon likely to play in Perth scorcher: Lehmann

Lyon likely to play in Perth scorcher: Lehmann

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Spinner Nathan Lyon is likely to retain his place in the Australia side for the third Ashes Test despite the attractions of going with a four-pronged pace attack in Perth this week, coach Darren Lehmann said on Wednesday.

Sydney Test: Lyon spins Australia into strong position over Windies

Sydney Test: Lyon spins Australia into strong position over Windies

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

At the close, after 75 overs were squeezed in around two lengthy rain interruptions, the West Indies were 207 for six with Denesh Ramdin on 23 and Carlos Brathwaite not out 35 after winning the toss.

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

PIX: Australia battle from the brink to win first Ashes Test

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Images from Day 5 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Tuesday.

Australia can recreate magic of 2004 in India: Gilchrist

Australia can recreate magic of 2004 in India: Gilchrist

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Adam Gilchrist said Australia will be able to win the Border-Gavaskar series in India after 19 years if they go in with three seamers to partner spinner Nathan Lyon.

Ashes: Richardson to replace Hazlewood; Warner fit

Ashes: Richardson to replace Hazlewood; Warner fit

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Jhye Richardson will replace injured paceman Josh Hazlewood but opener David Warner has been cleared to play against England in the second day-night Ashes Test.

Australia in charge after Green's unbeaten ton in Wellington

Australia in charge after Green's unbeaten ton in Wellington

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test played between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington on Friday.

Markram Reigns At Lord's As South Africa Triumph At Last!

Markram Reigns At Lord's As South Africa Triumph At Last!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Aiden Markram himself knows what he is capable of -- and how to express it on a cricket field. And South Africa will be the biggest beneficiary in the coming years.

The 500 Wicket Club

The 500 Wicket Club

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Nathan Lyon is the eighth bowler to take 500 Test wickets.

'I don't regret sledging Ashwin'

'I don't regret sledging Ashwin'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Former Australia wicketkeeper and captain Tim Paine doesn't regret sledging Ravichandran Ashwin during the third Test of the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

How Cummins's tactical lapses gave India edge at Perth

How Cummins's tactical lapses gave India edge at Perth

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Former opener Matthew Hayden also took aim at Cummins, criticising the field placements after Kohli's arrival in the middle.

'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.'

Australia trounce Sri Lanka by 9 wickets; sweep series

Australia trounce Sri Lanka by 9 wickets; sweep series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 231 in the hosts' second innings and then chased down the target of 75 losing the lone wicket of opener Travis Head.

Australia call up uncapped Webster for India series

Australia call up uncapped Webster for India series

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Australia are already without another regular all-rounder in Cameron Green, who was ruled out of the India series after opting to have surgery on a stress fracture in his lumbar spine.

ODI tri-series: Lyon, Zampa spin Australia to easy win over Windies

ODI tri-series: Lyon, Zampa spin Australia to easy win over Windies

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Spinners Nathan Lyon and Adam Zampa tore through the West Indies batting line-up to set up a dominant Australian victory by six wickets in the second match of a triangular one-day international series in Guyana on Sunday.

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Sunday.

I can learn a lot from Ashwin, says Lyon

I can learn a lot from Ashwin, says Lyon

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Nathan Lyon revealed that he has been analysing ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to improve his own bowling.

''The boys were willing to lose in order to win'

''The boys were willing to lose in order to win'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke termed India captain Kohli's hundred as a great knock and as good as any second innings hundred, while being effusive in his praise for his own team.

PIX: Australia in control after Lyon mauls Lanka on Day 1

PIX: Australia in control after Lyon mauls Lanka on Day 1

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Australia bundled out Sri Lanka for 212 but endured a top order wobble of their own before reaching 98/3 in reply after a frenetic, spin-dominated day one of the opening Test in Galle on Wednesday.

Aus teammates enjoy Green's transformation

Aus teammates enjoy Green's transformation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'He's (Green) such a legend, he's such a nice guy. You only want the best for him, so I really enjoyed it.'

Gabba Test headed for a draw?

Gabba Test headed for a draw?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

At Stumps on Day 3, the visitors are struggling at 51/4 with right-hand batter KL Rahul (33*) and team skipper Rohit Sharma (0*) unbeaten at the crease.

Test evenly poised as Lyon leads Australia's fightback

Test evenly poised as Lyon leads Australia's fightback

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Indian batsmen frittered away the initial advantage before reaching 248 for six against a disciplined Australia to leave the fourth and final cricket Test evenly poised, in Dharamsala, on Sunday.

Ian Chappell lauds R Ashwin

Ian Chappell lauds R Ashwin

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Chappell cites Joel Garner while telling Manjrekar that Ashwin is among the best right now

T20 Rankings: Abhishek's epic 135 rockets him to No 2

T20 Rankings: Abhishek's epic 135 rockets him to No 2

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

India's Abhishek Sharma has surged to the second spot in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings for batters after a stunning 135-run innings in the fifth and final T20I against England.

How KL Rahul silenced critics with a stellar knock...

How KL Rahul silenced critics with a stellar knock...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Jaiswal and Rahul ended the day unbeaten on 90 and 62, as the hosts failed to take a wicket in two sessions, a dizzying change of pace from day one when 17 wickets tumbled.

PIX: Australia down South Africa in two-day farce

PIX: Australia down South Africa in two-day farce

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Australia completed a six-wicket victory within two days in the first Test against South Africa on Sunday as the Proteas crumbled on a green Gabba wicket that played straight into the home bowlers' hands.