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Australia rejects Pak-born terror suspect's plea

Australia rejects Pak-born terror suspect's plea

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Justice Virginia Bell rejected the former Sydney medical student's bid to have his trial permanently stayed, saying it was within Australia's constitutional powers to bring charges against him, AAP news agency said.

Who will fill the No 6 slot in Australia's batting line-up?

Who will fill the No 6 slot in Australia's batting line-up?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Ashton Agar and Usman Khawaja are the other two names doing the rounds, as the visitors grapple with injury issues ahead of the third Test starting in Ranchi on Thursday.

Washout could leave South Africa World Cup hopes down the drain

Washout could leave South Africa World Cup hopes down the drain

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

South Africa's hopes of a semi-final place at the Cricket World Cup appear to have been washed out along with their fixture against the West Indies at the Rose Bowl on Monday.

Tahir's leg spin turns it for South Africa

Tahir's leg spin turns it for South Africa

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

South Africa won their first game at the World Cup, beating Afghanistan by nine wickets (DLS). Imran Tahir finished with figures of 4 for 29, the best figures by a spinner in the tournament so

Aus: Indian origin student gets lifer for murders

Aus: Indian origin student gets lifer for murders

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

Ram Puneet Tiwary, 27, beat Chow Lyang Tay and Poh Chuan Tan in the head several times and stabbed them in the neck to make sure they were dead, at their home in Kingsford in Sydney on September 15, 2003, the ABC online said.

Stuart MacGill gets two-week ban after umpire row

Stuart MacGill gets two-week ban after umpire row

Rediff.com24 Oct 2006

The Australian leg-spinner pleaded guilty to the charges of improper conduct but his appeal against the length of the ban was rejected.

Pakistan pacers dominate as Australia 'A' struggle

Pakistan pacers dominate as Australia 'A' struggle

Rediff.com11 Sep 2005

Opener Phil Jaques scored an unbeaten half-century as Australia 'A' struggled to 120 for six on the opening day of a four-day unofficial Test against.

'Sachin master at verbal duels too'

'Sachin master at verbal duels too'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2006

Glenn McGrath said Sachin Tendulkar could easily hold his own when it came to verbal duels on the cricket field too.

Twenty20 set to make India debut

Twenty20 set to make India debut

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

The three-day tournament in Bangalore will feature many known names of international cricket.

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Royal Observatory Greenwich shortlisted 34 images for its Astronomy Photographer Of The Year 2023 competition from thousands of entries received from all over the world.

Hockey World Cup: India maul Japan in classification match

Hockey World Cup: India maul Japan in classification match

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

India will play South Africa in the ninth to 12th place match on Saturday.

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes succumbs to head injury

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes succumbs to head injury

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Australian cricketer Phil Hughes died in a Sydney hospital on Thursday, two days after being hit on the head during a domestic match on Tuesday.

Waugh brothers say final farewells

Waugh brothers say final farewells

Rediff.com7 Mar 2004

The curtain finally came down on the glittering careers of cricket's most famous twins, Steve and Mark Waugh, when they played their final first-class match.

Hussey named in Aus PM's XI

Hussey named in Aus PM's XI

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

Test cricket's most-capped player Steve Waugh will captain the PM's XI in the annual match against India.

Hussey to lead Australia A v India

Hussey to lead Australia A v India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

The December 19-21 match will be India's final preparation for the third test against Australia starting in Melbourne on December 26.

The gold fixation

The gold fixation

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

Is Cricket Australia ensuring care for youngsters?

Is Cricket Australia ensuring care for youngsters?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Cowan says Australia needed to do more to look after the mental health of young players tossed out of the top level

Hodge named in Australia squad

Hodge named in Australia squad

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

Australian selectors included Victorian middle-order batsman Brad Hodge on Wednesday in a 13-man squad for the three-Test series against New Zealand starting next week.

Miller, Tahir lead South Africa to thrilling super-over victory over Sri Lanka

Miller, Tahir lead South Africa to thrilling super-over victory over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

David Miller helped South Africa blast 14 runs from their super over, before the wily Tahir restricted Sri Lanka to only five in reply, two of which were wides.

Fleming to miss Aus tour opener

Fleming to miss Aus tour opener

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

A mystery virus has forced the New Zealand captain out of his team's opening tour match in Australia.

Clarke given day off by domestic side

Clarke given day off by domestic side

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

The dumped Australian Test batsman was given a day off by New South Wales to "clear his mind".

Parineeti Chopra's Amazing Australian holiday

Parineeti Chopra's Amazing Australian holiday

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Exploring the country like never before.

Australian cricketers Paine, Lyon see 'mind-blowing' fire devastation

Australian cricketers Paine, Lyon see 'mind-blowing' fire devastation

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Australian captain Tim Paine and Nathan Lyon visited Wingello, a town of about 500 people in hard-hit New South Wales, on Wednesday, days after it was devastated by the flames.

Study Abroad: Why Students Are Struggling

Study Abroad: Why Students Are Struggling

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'We were on tenterhooks arranging for the visa, last minute flight bookings, provisional loans and a Plan B.'

FIFA WC: How these 16 teams made the knock-outs

FIFA WC: How these 16 teams made the knock-outs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The FIFA World Cup knock-out phase kicks-off on Saturday in Qatar. Here's an overview of the teams advancing to the last 16.

Former groundstaff Lyon set to join legends in 100 club

Former groundstaff Lyon set to join legends in 100 club

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Spinner Nathan Lyon will be pinching himself when he dons the baggy green cap of Australia and joins the 100-Test club for the fourth and final match against India at the Gabba on Friday.

Air India storms into Bradman Cup final

Air India storms into Bradman Cup final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

They notched up an identical seven wicket victory over Cricket Association of Bengal and New South Wales on the opening day of the Unibic 20-20 Bradman Cup tournament in Bangalore.

Day 2 of England-SA Test called off following Queen Elizabeth's death

Day 2 of England-SA Test called off following Queen Elizabeth's death

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The second day's play in the third Test between England and South Africa at The Oval will not take place on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Thursday.

Security row threatens Aussie torch relay

Security row threatens Aussie torch relay

Rediff.com4 May 2004

State governments in New South Wales and Victoria rejected plans by Athens organisers to send their own Greek security guards to protect the Olympic torch.

Hussey to replace Bevan

Hussey to replace Bevan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Cricket Australia on Tuesday confirmed that the Pink Test between Australia and India will remain at the Sydney Cricket Ground as scheduled.

4 Pak brothers face life sentence for gang rape

4 Pak brothers face life sentence for gang rape

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

The brothers claimed to be victims of an anti-Muslim conspiracy and accused police of fabricating evidence against them.

'I have to take wickets at little cost'

'I have to take wickets at little cost'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock on the team touring India and the promise it holds.

Astle confident of playing first Test

Astle confident of playing first Test

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

The New Zealand batsman said he has an 80 percent chance of playing the first Test against Australia on Thursday.

Fleming battles to get fit

Fleming battles to get fit

Rediff.com14 Nov 2004

The doubt over Fleming was a second blow for the Kiwis, who suffered an embarrassing nine-wicket loss to New South Wales on Sunday.

Timeline: How Phillip Hughes met with his fate

Timeline: How Phillip Hughes met with his fate

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Here is a how the late Phillip Hughes fought for his life after the fatal knock on the head during a domestic match on Tuesday...

Bracken takes CA to court for neglecting life-threatening injury

Bracken takes CA to court for neglecting life-threatening injury

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

After facing allegations of racially vilifying South African born former coach Mickey Arthur and a revelation about Michael Clarke considering Shane Watson a 'cancer', Cricket Australia is set to be in more trouble as Nathan Bracken prepares to take the board to the New South Wales Supreme Court on July 31.