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'Absolutely Filthy...' Lyon Furious Over Gabba Snub

'Absolutely Filthy...' Lyon Furious Over Gabba Snub

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Australia's Lyon angry at being dropped for second Ashes Test

1st Test: Hazlewood's fiery spell fuels Australia's 214-run rout of South Africa at Kingsmead

1st Test: Hazlewood's fiery spell fuels Australia's 214-run rout of South Africa at Kingsmead

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Josh Hazlewood claimed 6-49 as Australia crushed South Africa by 214 runs at Kingsmead, dismissing the hosts for 206 to take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series.

Sandpapergate: Cummins unfazed by Usman Khawaja's autobiography

Sandpapergate: Cummins unfazed by Usman Khawaja's autobiography

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Pat Cummins has played down concerns Usman Khawaja's autobiography could reopen Sandpapergate, saying the 2018 scandal was dealt with.

Australia face tough questions after Bangladesh humiliation

Australia face tough questions after Bangladesh humiliation

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Australia's nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh in Darwin has been described as one of the country's biggest test humiliations, prompting uncomfortable questions about the top-ranked team's future and sparking calls for regeneration.

England reeling; Cummins, Lyon tighten Australia's Ashes grip

England reeling; Cummins, Lyon tighten Australia's Ashes grip

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Chasing a world record 435 runs to win, England were reduced to 207 for six at stumps on Day 4 of the third Test, still 228 runs short of victory

Lyon donates Kohli, Bumrah, Ashwin bats for charity

Lyon donates Kohli, Bumrah, Ashwin bats for charity

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Nathan Lyon donates bats signed by Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah to support cricketers with disability

Record alert! Lyon goes past McGrath

Record alert! Lyon goes past McGrath

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'To be able to take over or equal Glenn, or however you want to put it, it's pretty humbling to be honest with you, and it's something that I'll look back at the end of my career, or even tonight, and sit back and try and have a moment.'

'Is it worth it?': Lehmann questions Khawaja's book revelations

'Is it worth it?': Lehmann questions Khawaja's book revelations

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former Australian head coach Darren Lehmann has reacted to Usman Khawaja's claims that the entire Australian team knew about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Lehmann suggested that some things are best left unsaid for the good of the game and questioned Khawaja's timing, especially with his autobiography release. Khawaja maintains that collective responsibility should have been taken and spoke out because he felt Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft were unfairly singled out.

Cummins, Lyon back, Khawaja overlooked for 3rd Ashes Test

Cummins, Lyon back, Khawaja overlooked for 3rd Ashes Test

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon have returned to the Australia XI for the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide.

'It doesn't look great': Australia sweat over Lyon injury

'It doesn't look great': Australia sweat over Lyon injury

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

During England's run-chase of 435 runs, Lyon had taken three crucial wickets in the second innings and a total of five throughout the game to help his side gain an upper hand.

Australia retain Marnus Labuschagne for South Africa Tests despite poor form

Australia retain Marnus Labuschagne for South Africa Tests despite poor form

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Australia has announced its 16-member squad for the upcoming three-Test tour of South Africa, with top-order batsman Marnus Labuschagne retaining his place despite recent poor form.

'They will come harder': Bangladesh ready for Australia

'They will come harder': Bangladesh ready for Australia

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has cautioned his team to expect a strong comeback from Australia in the second Test after their surprising nine-wicket victory in the series opener. Simmons emphasised the need for continued high performance, while Australia's captain Pat Cummins acknowledged their poor performance in the first match and confirmed team changes for the upcoming game in Mackay.

Historic! Bangladesh claim first-ever Test win in Australia

Historic! Bangladesh claim first-ever Test win in Australia

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Bangladesh secured a landmark nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin, marking their first-ever Test win in Australia and one of Test cricket's greatest upsets, despite a defiant century from Cameron Green.

Hazlewood joins Australia's Test greats with milestone

Hazlewood joins Australia's Test greats with milestone

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has become the ninth Australian bowler to take 300 Test wickets, achieving the milestone during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin with his 14th career five-wicket haul.

Bangladesh captain urges Australia for more Test tours after tied series

Bangladesh captain urges Australia for more Test tours after tied series

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has urged Australia and cricket's powerbrokers to increase Test tours to the South Asian nation, emphasising its importance for his team to gain experience in diverse conditions and improve in the format.

1st Test: Tanzid's maiden century puts Bangladesh in control on Day 2

1st Test: Tanzid's maiden century puts Bangladesh in control on Day 2

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Opener Tanzid Hasan's maiden Test century and a fluent fifty from Najmul Hossain Shanto put Bangladesh in control against Australia, on Day 2 of the first Test in Darwin on Friday.

1st Test, Darwin: Hasan Mahmud takes 6 as Bangladesh dominate Australia on Day 1

1st Test, Darwin: Hasan Mahmud takes 6 as Bangladesh dominate Australia on Day 1

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Bangladesh savoured their first taste of Test cricket in Australia for 23 years on Thursday as they skittled the world's top-ranked side for less than 200 and went to stumps in command at 96 for one on the first day of the series-opener in Darwin.

'Lyon Is The Best Finger Spinner Ever'

'Lyon Is The Best Finger Spinner Ever'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'He's got a pretty good record against Indian batsmen (123 wickets in 28 Tests versus India).' 'In India too he has a great record (56 wickets in 11 Tests in India), that is a pretty good record against a country that traditionally plays spin very well.'

Travis Head makes history with back-to-back Allan Border Medals

Travis Head makes history with back-to-back Allan Border Medals

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Australian batter Travis Head has become only the fifth player to win consecutive Allan Border Medals, edging out Alex Carey by a single vote for the country's top men's individual cricket award.

Starc Dethrones Bumrah to Become World's No. 1 Test Bowler

Starc Dethrones Bumrah to Become World's No. 1 Test Bowler

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc dethroned Jasprit Bumrah to reach a career-high No. 1 in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers, after a stellar 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh.

2nd Test: Shoriful Islam leads Bangladesh's stunning fightback after Starc masterclass

2nd Test: Shoriful Islam leads Bangladesh's stunning fightback after Starc masterclass

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Left-arm pacemen Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam starred with six-wicket hauls as Bangladesh rallied from a dreadful start to pin back Australia on a roller-coaster opening day of the second Test on Saturday.

Lyon says Australia not taking Proteas lightly

Lyon says Australia not taking Proteas lightly

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

''South Africa have got some world class batters and obviously they've got some unbelievable bowlers there as well so it's going to be a good challenge and obviously it's a one-off Test match.'

Is Lyon better than Ashwin in Test cricket?

Is Lyon better than Ashwin in Test cricket?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Panesar believes Lyon is a better bowler than Ashwin because of the dominance he has imposed in Australia, where spinners struggle to find assistance from the pitch.

PIX: England's Ashes hopes in tatters as Aus in command

PIX: England's Ashes hopes in tatters as Aus in command

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide on Thursday

Respect, but no fear: Lyon on facing Indian superstars

Respect, but no fear: Lyon on facing Indian superstars

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'We have nothing but respect for every Indian cricketer who takes the field on Friday'

Lyon's Heartfelt Message For Ashwin!

Lyon's Heartfelt Message For Ashwin!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

'It has been amazing to compete against you but also learn off you. So mate, congratulations and plenty more to come.'

Ajinkya Rahane's Top 5 Career-Defining Test knocks

Ajinkya Rahane's Top 5 Career-Defining Test knocks

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

From his iconic Melbourne centuries to Lord's heroics, revisit Ajinkya Rahane's five greatest Test knocks that shaped his remarkable India career.

Marnus Labuschagne 'Optimistic' for Bangladesh Tests, Aims to Regain Form

Marnus Labuschagne 'Optimistic' for Bangladesh Tests, Aims to Regain Form

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne is 'extremely optimistic and well-prepared' for the upcoming two-match home Test series against Bangladesh, believing that runs will flow if he trusts his game, despite a recent drought of Test centuries.

You don't write off Virat Kohli: Lyon

You don't write off Virat Kohli: Lyon

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has nothing but respect for India's batting great Virat Kohli.

Indore's Lyon King!

Indore's Lyon King!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

With the pitch a spinner's paradise, Nathan Lyon stood up and rallied his team back into contention.

Lyon's nightmare: Injury threatens his Test future

Lyon's nightmare: Injury threatens his Test future

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Nathan Lyon limps off with calf injury

Lyon likely to benched for pink-ball 3rd Test at Kingston

Lyon likely to benched for pink-ball 3rd Test at Kingston

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The 3rd Test match in Kingston, Jamaica, will mark Australia's first day-night Test away from home and if they opt for a pace-heavy attack, Scott Boland could come into the side.

Lyon Quizzes Pant About IPL Auction!

Lyon Quizzes Pant About IPL Auction!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Nathan Lyon couldn't resist asking Rishabh Pant about his potential IPL destination during a break in play.

Ashes 2023: Lyon out of Lord's Test with 'significant calf strain'

Ashes 2023: Lyon out of Lord's Test with 'significant calf strain'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Nathan Lyon will miss the remainder of the second Test against England at Lord's after sustaining a calf strain while fielding on the second day on Thursday.

Fit again Cummins set to lead Australia in Adelaide

Fit again Cummins set to lead Australia in Adelaide

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Regular captain Pat Cummins was named in the Australia squad on Wednesday for the third Ashes Test against England, a strong indication that the inspirational fast bowler will see his first action of the series in Adelaide next week.

Rohit, Kohli, Pant? Lyon Picks batter he'd most love to dismiss

Rohit, Kohli, Pant? Lyon Picks batter he'd most love to dismiss

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nathan Lyon has identified Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant as the three "big ones" to watch out for in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series.

Australia's Lyon spins his way to 500 Test wickets

Australia's Lyon spins his way to 500 Test wickets

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The 123-match veteran, affectionately nicknamed 'The GOAT'

Maxwell DROPPED! Shock Cricket Australia contract shake-up

Maxwell DROPPED! Shock Cricket Australia contract shake-up

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Cricket Australia has announced its contracted player list for 2026/27, with some notable changes including the omission of Glenn Maxwell and Sam Konstas, and the inclusion of Brendan Doggett.

PIX: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah show

PIX: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah show

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Sunday.

'They were the favourites': Crawley admits Aussie dominance

'They were the favourites': Crawley admits Aussie dominance

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

England opener Zak Crawley said Australia had shown why they were favourites coming into the Ashes after a tough day four at Adelaide Oval left the tourists staring down the barrel of a series defeat on Saturday.