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Johnson again proves he is not just a tail-ender!

Johnson again proves he is not just a tail-ender!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

With a batting average of just a shade under 30, the pugnacious Mitchell Johnson plundered the Indian bowling to register his ninth Test fifty and give Australia a fighting chance in the second Test at the Gabba.

Perth Scorchers thrash Sydney Sixers to bag 4th BBL crown

Perth Scorchers thrash Sydney Sixers to bag 4th BBL crown

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Batsman Daniel Hughes, returning from an ankle injury but still visibly restricted, top-scored with 42 before being run-out by Marsh, triggering a collapse which resulted in the side being bowled out for 92.

3rd Test: Who will get the axe, Agarwal or Vihari?

3rd Test: Who will get the axe, Agarwal or Vihari?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

It would be interesting to see who India leave out to play Rohit Sharma

PHOTOS: Awesome Archer gives England advantage

PHOTOS: Awesome Archer gives England advantage

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Jofra Archer's first five-wicket haul in Test cricket put England in command on a weather-affected opening day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Thursday as they bowled Australia out for 179.

Rabada appeal hearing set for March 19

Rabada appeal hearing set for March 19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will have his appeal against a two-match suspension on Monday as he seeks to play in the rest of the Test series against Australia.

Clarke in team for first Test vs India, but must prove fitness

Clarke in team for first Test vs India, but must prove fitness

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Australia have named Michael Clarke in a 12-man squad for the first Test against India starting in Brisbane next week, but the hamstrung captain must prove his fitness in a tour match starting on Friday.

Has Australia found Warne's true successor in Zampa?

Has Australia found Warne's true successor in Zampa?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Australia's search for a successor to Shane Warne is yet to bear fruit nearly a decade after he retired, so Adam Zampa is naturally wary about comparisons with the leg-spinning great.

2nd Test, Day 1: Sabbir, Mushfiqur lead Bangladesh fightback

2nd Test, Day 1: Sabbir, Mushfiqur lead Bangladesh fightback

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Captain Mushfiqur Rahim and Sabbir Rahman shared a century stand to help Bangladesh fight back from Nathan Lyon's five-wicket haul and lead the hosts to 253 for six on the opening day of the second and final Test against Australia on Monday.

Ashes Test: England strike late but Australia lead in Hobart

Ashes Test: England strike late but Australia lead in Hobart

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Images from Day 2 in the fifth Test between Australia and England, in Hobart, on Saturday.

Preview: Dominant Australia face plucky Bangladesh

Preview: Dominant Australia face plucky Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Australia will start favourites in Thursday's clash but a passionate Bangladesh are expected to make life tough for the holders.

PHOTOS: Batsmen flop as India surrender ODI series to Australia

PHOTOS: Batsmen flop as India surrender ODI series to Australia

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

India's quest to find the right combination for the upcoming World Cup ended with a 35-run defeat in the decisive fifth ODI against Australia as they lost the series 2-3.

Australia pick spin-heavy squad for India Tests

Australia pick spin-heavy squad for India Tests

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Uncapped leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson , 23, joins lead spinner Nathan Lyon and left-arm orthodox Ashton Agar and Steve O'Keefe.

PHOTOS: Australia lose to SA; set up England semi-final

PHOTOS: Australia lose to SA; set up England semi-final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Australia and South Africa at Old Trafford on Saturday

Pant is an exceptional talent: Smith

Pant is an exceptional talent: Smith

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Promoted to No. 5, Pant played aggressively from the outset, and held his nerve to hit the winning runs as India reached 329 for 7. His knock included nine fours and a six as he stuck to his natural game in the high-pressure closing stages.

Ashwin reacts to wife's tweet with 'instant tears'

Ashwin reacts to wife's tweet with 'instant tears'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Ashwin responded to Prithi's tweet by saying that it brought him to tears and thanked her for being there with him.

Spin Australia's best weapon to win in India?

Spin Australia's best weapon to win in India?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Left-arm spinner Ashton Agar could turn out to be Australia's X-factor and should be considered as their 'second spinner' in pursuit of the visitors' first Test win in India since 2017.

2nd Test: No WACA but batsmen expected to dance to bowlers' tunes

2nd Test: No WACA but batsmen expected to dance to bowlers' tunes

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

The mood in the Indian camp was summed up best by the skipper after a green pitch was unveiled on eve of the maiden Test at the new facility.

England's Bairstow on yet another batting collapse

England's Bairstow on yet another batting collapse

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Sent in to bat on a grassy MCG pitch on Sunday, England were skittled for 185

Travis Head prioritises Tests; limits franchise cricket

Travis Head prioritises Tests; limits franchise cricket

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Having had a great run for the 'Orange Army' this season, Travis Head is keen on coming back to IPL next year too.

Mitch Marsh gets Australia call-up for Perth Test

Mitch Marsh gets Australia call-up for Perth Test

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The 26-year-old would be expected to offer a fourth pace option to back up the strike trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, who secured Australia a 120-run victory to give them a 2-0 lead in the series on Wednesday.

'Ashwin is the best off-spinner in the world at the moment'

'Ashwin is the best off-spinner in the world at the moment'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Team Director Ravi Shastri has praised R Ashwin for his performance in Sri Lanka and called him the best off-spinner in world at the moment.

Four-day Test concept called 'ridiculous'

Four-day Test concept called 'ridiculous'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

ICC's proposal to introduce four-day Tests has met with stiff opposition

ICC ODI Rankings: Iyer, Rahul make gains

ICC ODI Rankings: Iyer, Rahul make gains

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Labuschagne has regained the No. 1 position after Root overtook him in mid-June with successive centuries against New Zealand.

2nd Ashes Test, PHOTOS: Root keeps England in chase after Anderson fifer

2nd Ashes Test, PHOTOS: Root keeps England in chase after Anderson fifer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Ashes Test played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Tuesday

Aus paceman Richardson ruled out of World Cup

Aus paceman Richardson ruled out of World Cup

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Kane Richardson gets nod ahead of Josh Hazlewood as replacement

Aus coach slams McCullum: Sparks fly in Ashes showdown!

Aus coach slams McCullum: Sparks fly in Ashes showdown!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

McDonald 'disappointed' with McCullum's comment post Bairstow dismissal

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

As he gears up to surpass legendary Dennis Lillee in the tally of Test wicket-takers for Australia, pacer Mitchell Starc opened up on strong words from his former head coach Tim Nielsen that paved way for his durability and said that it would be humbling to surpass the Aussie icon in wicket-taking charts.

Defiant Cummins makes India wait; MCG Test heads into Day 5

Defiant Cummins makes India wait; MCG Test heads into Day 5

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

India came within sniffing distance of a defining victory before a stoic resistance by Australia's tail delayed the inevitable in the third Test in Melbourne on Saturday.

Paine hopes lower order fight can rub off on top batsmen

Paine hopes lower order fight can rub off on top batsmen

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

We saw how the pitch is playing and told ourselves we are going to dig deep, but unfortunately, myself, Travis and Shaun couldn't bat long as long as we should have'

Australia make drastic changes to avoid whitewash

Australia make drastic changes to avoid whitewash

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Australia's selectors have responded to the threat of a first ever Test series sweep on home soil by dropping five players from their squad for the third match against South Africa, which begins in Adelaide on Thursday. Joe Burns, Adam Voges and Callum Ferguson, as well as wicketkeeper Peter Nevill, paid the price for a string of batting collapses, while seamer Joe Mennie was also axed after the innings defeat in the second Test in Hobart.

Ashes PHOTOS: Rain halts Australia's charge on Day 3

Ashes PHOTOS: Rain halts Australia's charge on Day 3

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Australia's bowlers struck twice in quick succession in a devastating spell against England at Edgbaston on Sunday, before heavy rain prevented any further play.

India vs Australia: Anything can happen: Umesh remains optimistic

India vs Australia: Anything can happen: Umesh remains optimistic

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Despite being left with just 75 runs to defend, Umesh Yadav remained positive at the end of Day 2 of the third test between India and Australia in Indore.

Boxing Day Test: Starc stars as Australia thrash Pakistan to win series

Boxing Day Test: Starc stars as Australia thrash Pakistan to win series

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Mitchell Starc shone with bat and ball as Australia dismissed Pakistan for 163 to secure an innings and 18 run victory in the second Test on Friday, the win giving the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

WTC Final, PIX: Kohli, Rahane keep India's hopes alive

WTC Final, PIX: Kohli, Rahane keep India's hopes alive

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 4 of the WTC Final played between Australia and India at The Oval in London on Saturday.

Stokes' leadership battle with Bumrah fascinating: Chappell

Stokes' leadership battle with Bumrah fascinating: Chappell

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Jasprit Bumrah's appointment as India's stand-in Test captain is a 'courageous decision' based on his 'tactical nous', and his leadership duel with England skipper Ben Stokes is providing a fascinating sidelight to an entertaining game in Birmingham, said the legendary Ian Chappell.

Australia make short work of India on Day 5 to claim ICC Test mace

Australia make short work of India on Day 5 to claim ICC Test mace

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The Indians lost their last seven wickets for the addition of just 70 runs on the final day of the contest.

Karachi Test: Pakistan pull off draw after Babar ton

Karachi Test: Pakistan pull off draw after Babar ton

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

A burgeoning third wicket stand between Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique had kept Pakistan in the contest and the duo continued to frustrate Australia when play resumed.

Young gun Green picked in Australia's white-ball squad for India series

Young gun Green picked in Australia's white-ball squad for India series

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Australia play India in three One-day internationals in Sydney and Canberra from Nov. 27, followed by three Twenty20's from Dec. 4.

Australia in command after Pakistan wilt in Karachi

Australia in command after Pakistan wilt in Karachi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Australia declared their first innings on 556 for nine and then skittled out Pakistan for 148 to seize control of the second Test in Karachi on Monday.

PIX: Top order collapse leaves India on the brink!

PIX: Top order collapse leaves India on the brink!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Australia racked up 469 in their first innings and then reduced India to 151/5 to put themselves in the box seat in the World Test Championship final.