News for 'Perth'

Bumrah 'trying to help in-transition' bowling attack

Bumrah 'trying to help in-transition' bowling attack

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

In response, the visitors were 51/4 on a rain-hit third day with questions being raised about batters' technique and the quality of bowling, save for Bumrah.

Harshit Rana called up for Mumbai Test; set to make debut

Harshit Rana called up for Mumbai Test; set to make debut

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The Delhi pacer is likely to make his debut in the Mumbai Test.

Seniors let India down: Gavaskar slams Rohit, Kohli

Seniors let India down: Gavaskar slams Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Indian batters, with the exception of Yashasvi Jaiswal (84), faltered yet again to lose the match by 184 runs and trail 1-2 in the five-match series.

Seamers help Pakistan win first ODI series in 22 years

Seamers help Pakistan win first ODI series in 22 years

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Shaheen and fellow quick Naseem Shah led the way, picking up three wickets apiece during a showcase of swing and pace, which accounted for Jake Fraser-McGurk (seven) and Aaron Hardie (12) in the first powerplay.

'Siraj is a good character, he is a bit like Kohli'

'Siraj is a good character, he is a bit like Kohli'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Mohammed Siraj's hot temper has become a topic of discussion but Australian quick Josh Hazlewood says the Indian pacer is a 'good character' who fires up the crowd.

Green's injury opens door for Bancroft return: Will he get another chance?

Green's injury opens door for Bancroft return: Will he get another chance?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Cameron Green's injury could open up the door for Cameron Bancroft's Test recall in the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India next month.

'Head's a big boy, he can handle himself'

'Head's a big boy, he can handle himself'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins defends team behaviour, terms Travis Head 'a big boy' who can speak for himself

India women seek fresh start after Australia debacle

India women seek fresh start after Australia debacle

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur backed the Indian women's team to regain confidence in home conditions during the three-match T20I series against the West Indies.

Why Aus teen Konstas should not be rushed into Test cricket

Why Aus teen Konstas should not be rushed into Test cricket

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Konstas, Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft among others are looking to get into the Australian XI as Khawaja's opening partner in the series against India.

India's 2018 victory still haunts Cummins: 'We got completely beaten'

India's 2018 victory still haunts Cummins: 'We got completely beaten'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Australia skipper Pat Cummins believes that the 2018-19 Test series loss to India was more hurtful than the 2020-21 debacle under his captaincy as the home team was simply outplayed in that engagement.

Smith, Starc eye milestones during BGT

Smith, Starc eye milestones during BGT

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Smith needs just 315 runs to become the fourth Australian batter after Ricky Ponting (13378), Allan Border (11174), and Steve Waugh (10927) to reach the landmark of 10,000 Test runs.

'If India's big boys step up Australia has a problem'

'If India's big boys step up Australia has a problem'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

For Shastri, India's recent successes in Test cricket have often been defined by the stubbornness and resilience of the tail-enders.

Smith's game plan to counter India's spin threat...

Smith's game plan to counter India's spin threat...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Smith has rarely, if ever, doubted his own talent but even he was aware that his spell at the top of the order was proving unpopular.

Tough choices loom for BCCI selectors ahead of Australia Tour

Tough choices loom for BCCI selectors ahead of Australia Tour

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Pujara could get the selectors' nod if Ajit Agarkar and his team decide to fall back on his experience.

'Need to be proactive': How Smith plans to tame Ashwin

'Need to be proactive': How Smith plans to tame Ashwin

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Australia's Steve Smith wants to adopt a proactive approach against Ravichandran Ashwin in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

India A: Can Rahul regain lost touch at MCG?

India A: Can Rahul regain lost touch at MCG?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Rahul will come in place of Baba Indrajith, who scored 9 and 6 and didn't look comfortable at all against pace and bounce, which wasn't exactly 125 clicks.

'Don't feel like they're my favourite'

'Don't feel like they're my favourite'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

'Hopefully, I can contribute to what's a successful summer for us.'

Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

both Kohli and Rohit have struggled to find their best form, attracting scrutiny following India's recent 0-3 series loss against New Zealand.

Warner could be Australia's secret weapon vs India

Warner could be Australia's secret weapon vs India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Former Australia opener David Warner on Tuesday said he is willing to come out of retirement and play against India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, if the home team needs him in the opening slot.

Australia bowlers breathe easy in Pujara's absence

Australia bowlers breathe easy in Pujara's absence

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'I am pretty happy that Puj (Pujara) isn't here.'

Don't write off champions: Hussey backs Kohli, Rohit

Don't write off champions: Hussey backs Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Michael Hussey backed star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and said that one cannot write off champion players like them.

India's transition could make for a tough Aus tour

India's transition could make for a tough Aus tour

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

With Kohli and Rohit misfiring, the pressure has mounted on opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and India's middle order to put the kind of scores on the board their bowlers can defend.

Why Australia should leave Virat Kohli alone

Why Australia should leave Virat Kohli alone

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Former all-rounder Shane Watson has advised the Australian team to avoid getting into confrontations with Virat Kohli in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

With the series locked at 1-1, Brisbane could well decide the course of the rubber and whether Rohit's men would continue to be the master of their fate in the ongoing World Test Championship.

Aus teenager Konstas gets promotion

Aus teenager Konstas gets promotion

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Selectors will likely opt for another batter to cover for all-rounder Green in the India series and possibly an opener if Steve Smith is restored to the number four spot.

Kohli addresses team in nets; Rohit works on batting

Kohli addresses team in nets; Rohit works on batting

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

The youngsters in the side couldn't have got a better mentor than 'King' Kohli himself to guide them with his words of wisdom.

Perth Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Perth Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Mohammed Shami set two records on day 4 of the Perth Test, says Rajneesh Gupta.

Shami's absence a big loss for India: Aus coach McDonald

Shami's absence a big loss for India: Aus coach McDonald

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes the absence of Mohammed Shami during the marquee Border Gavaskar Trophy next month is a huge loss for India.

Can Gill recuperate in time for the opening Test?

Can Gill recuperate in time for the opening Test?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

They'll wait to make a call with him up until the morning of the Test match, said India's bowling coach Morne Morkel.

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India's rare series whitewash at home to New Zealand could "awaken a sleeping giant" as they prepare to take on the ICC World Test Championship table-toppers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November 22 onwards.

Perth pitch was by no means 'average': Tendulkar

Perth pitch was by no means 'average': Tendulkar

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar, on Sunday, joined a host of former players in slamming average rating given to the Perth stadium pitch, saying only such tracks can revive Test cricket.

'Perth will suit Australia more than India'

'Perth will suit Australia more than India'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Ricky Ponting believes the hosts will hold an edge over India in the second Test at the Perth

There's always an element of attrition to India: Cummins

There's always an element of attrition to India: Cummins

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Australia captain Pat Cummins is expecting the upcoming series against India to be a survival of the fittest.

Rahul spells out his mantra for success in Australia

Rahul spells out his mantra for success in Australia

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'You have to respect if the ball's moving, you have to give it to the fast bowlers and just soak in that pressure and wait for your time to score runs.'

Why Rohit might be better off batting at No. 6

Why Rohit might be better off batting at No. 6

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma may just avoid being swayed by the proverbial outside noise and stick to the number six slot for at least the third Test against Australia, starting this weekend.

Buchanan on key to India winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy again

Buchanan on key to India winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy again

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'It'll be very much a battle again between the very good pace bowling attacks of both sides and how well the top order players of both sides can deal with the ball that will bounce, seam and probably swing a little bit more in the day-night game in Adelaide.'

I thought it was just a regulation wicket: Starc

I thought it was just a regulation wicket: Starc

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

'I think there was a fair bit of good bowling today. Obviously there was enough in the wicket and it probably felt like it was a hardball wicket.'

'All I want to do is make Shane Warne proud'

'All I want to do is make Shane Warne proud'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Lyon is just 34 wickets away from surpassing Glenn McGrath to become Australia's second-highest wicket-taker in Tests.

'Pant plays the game in the right spirit' :Labuschagne

'Pant plays the game in the right spirit' :Labuschagne

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne described wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant as the most "amusing" player in the Indian team, ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series between the fierce rivals.

Rishabh Pant Has Australia Worried!

Rishabh Pant Has Australia Worried!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'He is someone who has had a big influence on a couple of series. Got to try to keep him quiet.'