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India-Australia Media War Explodes!

India-Australia Media War Explodes!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The friction started during India's arrival in Perth last month, when the Australian media criticised the visitors for holding private training sessions at the WACA.

India are World No 1 Test team!

India are World No 1 Test team!

Rediff.com2 May 2023

India have overtaken Australia to regain the top position in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings following the annual update that drops results from the 2019-20 season.

ICC apologises for showing India as No 1 Test team

ICC apologises for showing India as No 1 Test team

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

ICC apologises after incorrectly naming India as No.1 Test team over Australia

'It is for India to lose the WTC final'

'It is for India to lose the WTC final'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Talking about the pace department, Panesar picked Umesh Yadav as the third pacer ahead of Shardul Thakur. Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj are automatic selections in the playing eleven.

Brook to get England debut in series decider vs SA

Brook to get England debut in series decider vs SA

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'I'm really looking forward to going out and watching him play this week, but he's deserved his opportunity'

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head scored his second successive hundred while veteran Steve Smith wore the opposition down with a statement century to put Australia in control

England dominate New Zealand on Day 1 of first Test

England dominate New Zealand on Day 1 of first Test

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

New Zealand were in trouble at 37 for 3 at stumps in reply to England's declared first innings total of 325 for 9 at Bay Oval, with seven wickets tumbling in a frantic evening session.

Rohit expects WI to bounce back in historic 100th Test

Rohit expects WI to bounce back in historic 100th Test

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

There won't be drastic changes in playing XI, says skipper Rohit Sharma

Stokes misses hat-trick at Oval but leaves South Africa facing defeat

Stokes misses hat-trick at Oval but leaves South Africa facing defeat

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Two wickets from successive balls in Ben Stokes's third over removed Quinton de Kock (5) and Faf du Plessis (0) and ended faint South Africa hopes of mounting a rearguard action in pursuit of their nominal target of 492.

The Stumps Show: Can Bowlers Give India Edge On Day 2?

The Stumps Show: Can Bowlers Give India Edge On Day 2?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

At the end of the first day of play, it is the home side that is firmly in control, and India that is now reduced to chasing the game.

'India have every chance of making it a hat-trick'

'India have every chance of making it a hat-trick'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Ravi Shastri is tipping the side he had coached to continue their recent dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Virat Kohli, the secret Aussie in Indian Team?

Virat Kohli, the secret Aussie in Indian Team?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Mitchell Starc and Steven Smith believe that Virat Kohli is an Australian in the way he thinks, acts, and has the desire to perform in big games.

Remembering Cricket Legend Abid Ali

Remembering Cricket Legend Abid Ali

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'I could not believe that such a great player could be so friendly. He was like a father figure to all of us.'

Queen's Park Oval outfield rated poor by the match referee

Queen's Park Oval outfield rated poor by the match referee

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The outfield of the Queen's Park Oval, the venue for the fourth Test between India and the West Indies, has been rated "poor" by the Match Referee as only 22 overs could be bowled on the opening day while unplayable conditions prevented play on four consecutive days. The match ended in a draw, denying India chance to defend their top rank in the Test table.

Kohli reflects on the fifth and final Test against England...

Kohli reflects on the fifth and final Test against England...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Defeated India skipper Virat Kohli took some comfort from a 4-1 drubbing in England, saying the series had revived Test cricket.

Will Kohli rediscover his Test batting form?

Will Kohli rediscover his Test batting form?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

We have Shubman Gill at one end ready to carry on the mantle but what about his partner?

Woolmer ridicules reports of match-fixing

Woolmer ridicules reports of match-fixing

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

"It is stupid and comical to link what happened in the Oval Test to match-fixing," Woolmer told reporters in Lahore.

Watson takes over Hughes's locker in Adelaide Oval

Watson takes over Hughes's locker in Adelaide Oval

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson had the unique honour of using the players' locker formerly meant for Phil Hughes.

With Test cricket in mind, fancy shots don't interest Kohli

With Test cricket in mind, fancy shots don't interest Kohli

Rediff.com19 May 2023

'We've got Test cricket after the IPL, so I've got to stay true to my technique and find ways to win games for my team, something that I take a lot of pride in.'

Pope hails England players but sympathises with Pak

Pope hails England players but sympathises with Pak

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'We felt like we had a lot of different wicket-taking opportunities. The odd ball was staying low, we got the ball reversing a little bit, and got the odd ball to spin as well. It's never an easy position.'

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting advised star batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to stop trying hard to rediscover their best and pushing themselves too hard and just focus on watching the ball and scoring runs.

India's players test negative, 5th Test to go ahead

India's players test negative, 5th Test to go ahead

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The fifth Test match between England and India, which starts in Manchester on Friday, is doubtful after Team India's support staff tested positive for COVID-19.

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.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

'International cricket is incomplete without Pakistan.'

India women to play maiden pink-ball Test in Australia

India women to play maiden pink-ball Test in Australia

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Mithali Raj-led India will take on Meg Lanning's Australia at the WACA ground in Perth from September 30 in what will be only the second day-night Test in women's cricket.

Stop worrying about team selection: ABD tells India fans

Stop worrying about team selection: ABD tells India fans

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'Well played India, well Captained @imVkohli and amazing skill and guts from a few individuals. Also well played @root66 & England! Great ad for our beautiful game! Excited for the finale'

Australia batters make it rare 1-2-3 in ICC Test rankings

Australia batters make it rare 1-2-3 in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Steve Smith and Travis Head join top-ranked Marnus Labuschagne following their centuries in the ICC World Test Championship Final against India.

Lowest innings totals in Test cricket

Lowest innings totals in Test cricket

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Here are the lowest innings totals in Test cricket:

Play Rohit Sharma as Test opener, Ganguly tells India

Play Rohit Sharma as Test opener, Ganguly tells India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Rohit bats in the middle order in the longest format but has never really flourished as a Test batsman.

Shardul scores FASTEST 50!

Shardul scores FASTEST 50!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers that matter from Day 1 of the fourth Test between England and India at The Oval, on Thursday, September 2, 2021.

Decoded! How Australia Emerged World Test Champions

Decoded! How Australia Emerged World Test Champions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald feels their 'sub-continent journey' helped them triumph in the World Test Championship final against India.

Pacer Krishna added to India's squad for 4th Test

Pacer Krishna added to India's squad for 4th Test

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Pace bowler Prasidh Krishna has been added to India's squad for the fourth Test against England at The Oval, starting on Thursday.

Ponting backs Khaleel for Australia tour

Ponting backs Khaleel for Australia tour

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Ricky Ponting feels that left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed could be a valuable addition in the Indian squad

Pakistan fans vote for their greatest win against India

Pakistan fans vote for their greatest win against India

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Pakistan fans pick 1999 Chennai Test win against India as greatest of their national team

India have never lost a Test after setting a 368 target

India have never lost a Test after setting a 368 target

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the important numbers from Day 4 of the 4th Test,

De Zorzi, Bavuma shine as SA take control

De Zorzi, Bavuma shine as SA take control

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Bavuma scored 86 runs before falling leg before wicket to an away swinging full toss from Jayden Seales while opener Tony de Zorzi contributed 76.

Cummins ruled out of third Test vs India, Smith to lead Aus

Cummins ruled out of third Test vs India, Smith to lead Aus

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Pat Cummins will not play the third Test against India in Indore starting March 1

Bowlers put Pakistan in charge at Oval

Bowlers put Pakistan in charge at Oval

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

Pakistan transformed the course of the third Test against England at the Oval on Friday in a spectacular passage of play immediately after the tea interval on the third day. After Alastair Cook had more than doubled his previous aggregate of Test runs this summer with 110, including 16 boundaries, England appeared in control at 194 for three with a session to play.

South Africa gear up for 'WC final-like' 3rd Test against England

South Africa gear up for 'WC final-like' 3rd Test against England

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Elgar said the weather would dictate whether they played with an all-seam attack or again with three quicks and two spinners when the third and final Test begins at The Oval on Thursday, but predicted two or three changes to the line-up.