News for 'New South Wales'

Man arrested in Sydney for 'Islamic-State inspired' attack

Man arrested in Sydney for 'Islamic-State inspired' attack

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The attacker, named in local media as Ihsas Khan, was charged with committing a terrorist attack and attempted murder after the alleged attack on a 59-year-old man.

Ashes tour match: Rain interrupts England's charge vs Australia A

Ashes tour match: Rain interrupts England's charge vs Australia A

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Rain denied England's batsmen a chance to inflict further misery on Australia A's hapless bowlers, washing out the entire second day's play in the four-day Ashes tour match in Hobart on Thursday.

Booing Aboriginal footballer sparks race debate in Australia

Booing Aboriginal footballer sparks race debate in Australia

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Months of relentless booing of Aboriginal football great and anti-racism campaigner Adam Goodes has ignited an uncomfortable public debate in Australia about race and how the country treats its indigenous citizens.

Aussie mother 'abandons' children to join Islamic State

Aussie mother 'abandons' children to join Islamic State

Rediff.com26 May 2015

A 26-year-old Australian woman has allegedly abandoned her two children to join the Islamic State in Syria.

Australia: Indian-origin lawmaker will be 1st politician to take oath on Gita

Australia: Indian-origin lawmaker will be 1st politician to take oath on Gita

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Mookhey, 32, was elected by the Labor to replace Steve Whan in the New South Wales upper house.

India's Tour of Australia: CA arranges D/N warm-up game

India's Tour of Australia: CA arranges D/N warm-up game

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The tour will include a 14-day quarantine-cum-training period in Sydney starting November 12 for the Indians who will fly in after the IPL final on November 10.

England to tour Pakistan in September for T20Is, Tests

England to tour Pakistan in September for T20Is, Tests

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

England pulled out of their Pakistan tour last year soon after New Zealand had abandoned their tour of the South Asian country over security concerns.

Why cricketers must be guarded in what they say...

Why cricketers must be guarded in what they say...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Strauss said that with players of different nationalities and races now sharing dressing rooms more than ever, cricketers will have to be more guarded in what they say and do.

New Zealand head to Sydney with only pride on the line

New Zealand head to Sydney with only pride on the line

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The dead rubber New Year's Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground at least offers a chance for New Zealand to reset

Gunman attacks busy Indian restaurant in Sydney

Gunman attacks busy Indian restaurant in Sydney

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

A gunman fired a shot through the front window of a crowded Indian restaurant at Harris Park in Sydney's west, the second such incident in last four months in the area.

Former Australia captain and broadcaster Benaud dies

Former Australia captain and broadcaster Benaud dies

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Former Australia captain Richie Benaud, the celebrated 'voice of cricket' in the commentary box, has died at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer.

PHOTOS: Australian cricketers' WAGs sizzle at Allan Border Medal ceremony

PHOTOS: Australian cricketers' WAGs sizzle at Allan Border Medal ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

While Australia's top cricketers were in attendance, the real eye-catchers of evening were their stunning wives and girlfriends. Take a look.

'If Hazlewood continues working hard, he'll get 200 wickets easy'

'If Hazlewood continues working hard, he'll get 200 wickets easy'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Impressed with Josh Hazlewood's performance during his five-wicket haul on Test debut, Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath has said that the New South Wales seamer can become a member of the 200-wicket club if he continues the good work.

Will hamstrung Clarke be fit in time for first Test?

Will hamstrung Clarke be fit in time for first Test?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

'We'll get him batting tomorrow and see how he goes'

No fun in cricket if bouncers are banned, says Sehwag

No fun in cricket if bouncers are banned, says Sehwag

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Former India opener Virender Sehwag says bowlers will lose a weapon if bouncers are banned.

Hockey World Cup: India outclass Spain to start off in style

Hockey World Cup: India outclass Spain to start off in style

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

A commanding India dished out a superb show of attacking hockey to outplay a tricky Spain 2-0 in their FIH men's World Cup campaign opener in Rourkela on Friday.

Tough for pacers to choose between country and IPL: McGrath

Tough for pacers to choose between country and IPL: McGrath

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Australia's pace great Glenn McGrath says it's getting increasingly difficult for present day fast bowlers to choose between representing the country or be lured by the quick buck of the Indian Premier League.

Lyon invites England batsman to take him on in Adelaide

Lyon invites England batsman to take him on in Adelaide

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'I like it when opposition guys try to attack me and try to whack me out of the attack.'

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III, Britain's new monarch who ascended to the throne on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, has a strong connection with India and its age-old traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda.

Australia pacers are ready for Kohli and Co.

Australia pacers are ready for Kohli and Co.

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Paine's batting lineup has been rated the worst Australia has ever, so the bowlers could well be under pressure

Prabha's Walk: Memorial of Indian woman murdered in Australia unveiled

Prabha's Walk: Memorial of Indian woman murdered in Australia unveiled

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Prabha, who hailed from Mangalore, was stabbed to death in March in Sydney.

Why Khawaja may not open the batting in India Tests

Why Khawaja may not open the batting in India Tests

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja on Thursday hinted he could bat in the middle order in the upcoming four-Test series against India, starting in Adelaide on December 6.

Injured Pope doubtful for first Test against India

Injured Pope doubtful for first Test against India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

England batsman Ollie Pope was on Saturday rendered a doubtful starter for the opening Test against India after suffering a thigh injury during his stint for Surrey in the domestic T20 tournament.

Check out what Australia's players are doing after calling off Bangla tour

Check out what Australia's players are doing after calling off Bangla tour

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Australia's Test squad have been sent back to play domestic One-day cricket in order to prepare for next month's series against New Zealand after their tour to Bangladesh was postponed on Thursday due to security concerns.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Wednesday, August 3

CWG 2022: How India fared on Wednesday, August 3

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' performance on Wednesday, Day 6 of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Australia's Bayliss appointed England head coach

Australia's Bayliss appointed England head coach

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Australian Trevor Bayliss has been appointed head coach of England's national team, according to a statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday.

CWG: Le Clos, Van der Burgh lead South Africa's golden haul

CWG: Le Clos, Van der Burgh lead South Africa's golden haul

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Chad le Clos completed a sweep of butterfly titles at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games on Monday to cap a three-gold performance for South Africa on a penultimate day of the swimming programme that produced several upsets.

ICC proposal: 'South Africa did not sell out to Big Three'

ICC proposal: 'South Africa did not sell out to Big Three'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Cricket South Africa (CSA) did not sell out to India, England and Australia over the decision to allow the 'Big Three' to effectively take control of the sport, president Chris Nenzani said on Tuesday.

In a first, police uses aerial roof markings near Red Fort

In a first, police uses aerial roof markings near Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Delhi Police on Friday claimed to have taken its security measures a notch higher by adopting rooftop or aerial roof markings, for the first time this Independence Day.

Australia, NZ cancel domestic first class competition

Australia, NZ cancel domestic first class competition

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

New South Wales have been named Australia's Sheffield Shield champions for the first time in six years after the competition's final was called of due to the coronavirus, governing body Cricket Australia (CA) said on Tuesday.

Bolt to be given time to prove himself, says Mariners boss

Bolt to be given time to prove himself, says Mariners boss

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The Mariners confirmed on Tuesday the Olympic sprint champion would train "indefinitely" with the club, which finished bottom of Australia's 10-team top flight last season and plays in one of the country's smallest soccer markets.

Cricket world in shock over Phil Hughes's head injury

Cricket world in shock over Phil Hughes's head injury

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Australian sport was reeling in shock after Phillip Hughes suffered a serious head injury while batting in a domestic cricket match on Tuesday.

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Bancroft defends ball-tampering interview, says no Warner rift

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Two months on from the interview, Bancroft said he had been in touch with Warner, and that all three banned players had supported each other through their "journey".

EPL PIX: United back to winning ways, Arsenal clinch thriller

EPL PIX: United back to winning ways, Arsenal clinch thriller

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Romelu Lukaku struck twice as Manchester United returned to winning ways after two successive Premier League losses with a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday.

'Sehwag's not in the same category as Lara and Tendulkar'

'Sehwag's not in the same category as Lara and Tendulkar'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Admitting Indian maestro Sachin Tendulkar and West Indian great Brian Lara are two of the best he has bowled to, Australian legend Glenn McGrath has said that Virender Sehwag was not in the same league.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Indian athletes' performance on Day 9 of the Commonwealth Games.

England star Stokes announces shock ODI retirement

England star Stokes announces shock ODI retirement

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

One of the most exciting players of his era, Ben Stokes has battled a spate of injuries in recent times and took a break from the game last year to focus on his mental well-being.

Smith shrugs off Pooran's light ball-tampering ban

Smith shrugs off Pooran's light ball-tampering ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'Everyone is different, every board is different, and the way they deal with certain issues'

Menstrual leave policy decision, says SC, tells petitioner to approach govt

Menstrual leave policy decision, says SC, tells petitioner to approach govt

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a direction to all the states to frame rules for menstrual pain leave for female students and working women at their respective workplace, observing that the issue falls under the policy domain of the government.

For this couple, every trip is a honeymoon

For this couple, every trip is a honeymoon

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Travellers Jack Morris and Lauren Bullen tell you how to perk up your relationship while on the go.