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Cric Buzz: WICB close to solving players' pay dispute issue

Cric Buzz: WICB close to solving players' pay dispute issue

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

West Indies Cricket Board president Dave Cameron might have sounded defiant after the board meeting last week but it is being reported now that the members have forged an agreement to end the players' pay dispute that led to the West Indies team's abrupt pull-out from the India tour.

Two COVID-19 cases on Australian Open flight; 24 players quarantined

Two COVID-19 cases on Australian Open flight; 24 players quarantined

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Two coronavirus infections were reported on Saturday on a flight to the Australian Open, forcing two weeks of strict hotel quarantine for all the tennis players and entourage on board.

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Suleman Dawood, 19, was on board the vessel with Shahzada Dawood as a Father's Day bonding trip when their small submarine is believed to have imploded, killing all five on board, including British billionaire-explorer Hamish Hamilton.

Australia still negotiating India's arrival for Test series

Australia still negotiating India's arrival for Test series

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The Indian and many of the Australian players will be coming from the United Arab Emirates, where the Indian Premier League (IPL) concludes on November 10, but CA have not yet had their plans agreed by Queensland's health department.

Umpire Harper warned about Smith, Warner in 2016

Umpire Harper warned about Smith, Warner in 2016

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

A match referee had warned of disgraced Australian cricketers Steve Smith and David Warner "being involved in a ball-tampering incident" in the domestic Sheffield Shield in 2016, a media report said on Friday.

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

10 greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's 2-1 victory over Argentina is rated the biggest shock in World Cup history.

Pink ball Test will be a flop, reckons Wassan. Do you agree?

Pink ball Test will be a flop, reckons Wassan. Do you agree?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan on Sunday said that the idea of experimenting with the pink ball and the day and night Test would be a flop from the perspective of attracting more spectators to the stadium to watch the game in real time.

Permanent seat for Dhoni at Wankhede

Permanent seat for Dhoni at Wankhede

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's name may be etched in the annals of Mumbai's Wankhede stadium forever.

Indian techie dies after falling from 3rd floor home in Australia

Indian techie dies after falling from 3rd floor home in Australia

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

A 29-year-old Indian IT analyst died on Thursday after allegedly falling from the balcony of the third floor of an apartment in Sydney.

Rahul Mishra's stunning show at Paris Fashion Week

Rahul Mishra's stunning show at Paris Fashion Week

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The India-born designer brought out his A game at the home of all things fashionable.

Question marks remain over Australia ahead of SA Tests

Question marks remain over Australia ahead of SA Tests

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Australia captain Steven Smith has shrugged off his team's lamentable form on tour and is adamant his side will lift for the Test series against South Africa.

PIX: A Sneak Peek of Blake Lively's The Shallows

PIX: A Sneak Peek of Blake Lively's The Shallows

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The film is releasing in India on September 16!

Australia plots return of sport as spread of coronavirus slows

Australia plots return of sport as spread of coronavirus slows

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The Australian government will meet on Friday to discuss how sport can restart as the number of new coronavirus cases dwindles and states begin to relax restrictions on social gatherings, two sources familiar with the details said. Australia has reported about 6,700 cases of the new coronavirus and 93 deaths, significantly below the levels reported in the United States, Britain and Europe. Growth in new infections has slowed to less 0.5% a day, compared to 25% a month ago.

Sangakkara, Jason Gillespie in self-quarantine after returning from UK

Sangakkara, Jason Gillespie in self-quarantine after returning from UK

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara and former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie are currently in self-quarantine, following the government's guidelines for those recently returning from Europe, which has now become the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gavaskar feels India, Aus players not in right frame of mind for first Test

Gavaskar feels India, Aus players not in right frame of mind for first Test

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Phillip Hughes's sad demise barely a week before the first India and Australia Test has put a question mark over the series opener and batting great Sunil Gavaskar feels the onus is on the cricket boards of the two countries to decide whether to call off the match or not.

2nd Indian held hostage in Sydney also Infosys employee, both safe

2nd Indian held hostage in Sydney also Infosys employee, both safe

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Another Indian national, who was among about 15 people held hostage in a popular Sydney cafe and later rescued, was also an Infosys employee.

Clarke reprimanded for dissent in Sheffield Shield

Clarke reprimanded for dissent in Sheffield Shield

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Australia captain Michael Clarke has been reprimanded for showing dissent at an umpire's decision in a Sheffield Shield match, the country's cricket board said on Friday.

Australia recall Johnson from India with eye on Ashes

Australia recall Johnson from India with eye on Ashes

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The left-arm pacer is expected to join Peter Siddle and Ryan Harris in the Australian attack for the first Test against England starting at Gabba on November 21 after missing out on the Ashes tour of England earlier this year.

State memorial service for Hughes cancelled

State memorial service for Hughes cancelled

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The state memorial service that was planned for Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes has been cancelled.

Australia quick Pattinson ruled out of Ashes

Australia quick Pattinson ruled out of Ashes

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

James Pattinson will take an indefinite break from cricket and has been ruled out of the Ashes series against England after reaggravating his lower back stress fracture, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday.

Langer hoping Cameron gets Green light for 1st Test

Langer hoping Cameron gets Green light for 1st Test

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

With David Warner and Will Pucovski ruled out of the first Test and looking at Joe Burns's worrying form, Australia can't afford to miss Green for the day-night fixture.

Hockey at CWG: Indian women look to bury WC ghosts

Hockey at CWG: Indian women look to bury WC ghosts

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The Indian women are clubbed in Pool A alongside hosts England, Canada, Wales and Ghana

The next superstar of Australian cricket?

The next superstar of Australian cricket?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Young all-rounder Cameron Green scored a confident century for Australia 'A' on day two of the tour match against India 'A' in Sydney on Monday to put his hand up for selection in the Test series starting next week.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

Smith to lead Australia Test team, becomes third youngest captain

Smith to lead Australia Test team, becomes third youngest captain

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

'He is an exceptional young man who is highly regarded by the National Selection Panel not only for his fine performances with the bat but also his maturity and clear leadership potential'

Khawaja gets Australia 'A' audition for Ashes spot

Khawaja gets Australia 'A' audition for Ashes spot

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Usman Khawaja has been handed the chance to audition for an Ashes place after being named in the Australia 'A' side to face England two weeks before the first Test.

COVID-19 lockdown to be reimposed in Melbourne for 6 weeks

COVID-19 lockdown to be reimposed in Melbourne for 6 weeks

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Residents have been advised against leaving their homes apart for four activities -- purchasing essential items, medical care or caregiving, exercise and study/work.

CWG: Lovlina punches her way into quarter-finals

CWG: Lovlina punches her way into quarter-finals

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Lovlina, who was knocked out in the first round in Gold Coast edition, attacked from the word go, using a combination of punches.

Australia's youngest Test captain Ian Craig dies at 79

Australia's youngest Test captain Ian Craig dies at 79

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Ian Craig, Australia's youngest Test cricket captain, has died aged 79, Cricket Australia said.

EPL: Swansea equal best points tally after draw with Everton

EPL: Swansea equal best points tally after draw with Everton

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Swansea City equalled their highest ever points tally in a Premier League season following a 1-1 draw with Everton in the early game at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.

Hoax call tragedy: Australian court rules radio DJs broke law

Hoax call tragedy: Australian court rules radio DJs broke law

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

An Australia court on Wednesday ruled that the two DJs broke the law in a hoax call to a UK hospital

BCCI plans training in 'safe location' for Kohli & Co

BCCI plans training in 'safe location' for Kohli & Co

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal on Monday said that their Cricket Operations and National Cricket Academy (NCA) teams are working on organising a training camp for the top Indian cricketers but didn't commit to any time frame amid the prevailing circumstances.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The medals table of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

India's tour match called off, first Test against Australia doubtful

India's tour match called off, first Test against Australia doubtful

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The shocking death of batsman Phillip Hughes on Thursday has cast doubts on whether the first Test between Australia and India will go ahead in Brisbane next week.

Teams that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Teams that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Following are the teams in eight groups for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar from November 20-December 18.

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Rajneesh Gupta gives us a list of noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Remembering Phil Hughes four years on: The death that shook the cricketing world

Remembering Phil Hughes four years on: The death that shook the cricketing world

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Fans, cricketers and administrators remembered Player No 408 as #63 was trending through the morning.

Indian-origin spinner Manjot Singh joins NSW Blues

Indian-origin spinner Manjot Singh joins NSW Blues

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

Recently recruited New South Wales spin bowler Manjot Singh, a car salesman who was coached by Sydney Sixers wicketkeeper Daniel Smith, has described his representing the Blues as proof cricket was a game that embraced all.

ECB offers to host India-Pak Test matches

ECB offers to host India-Pak Test matches

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

India face Pakistan in the T20 World Cup at the MCG on October 23.

Inconsistent Maxwell gets axe; Marsh, Henriques return for Sri Lanka ODIs

Inconsistent Maxwell gets axe; Marsh, Henriques return for Sri Lanka ODIs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Australia have dropped out-of-form limited overs specialist Glenn Maxwell from the squad for the one-day international series in Sri Lanka next month, the country's cricket board announced on Sunday.