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Boos Rain Down On Siraj At Gabba

Boos Rain Down On Siraj At Gabba

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

'Siraj is now getting flak from the same 'saints' of Australian cricket who once prided themselves on their on-field aggression.'

Can India do a Perth-like turnaround in Adelaide?

Can India do a Perth-like turnaround in Adelaide?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

'We feel slightly behind the game now but there certainly won't be any letting up and certainly won't be any surrendering.'

'Top order a major concern for Australia'

'Top order a major concern for Australia'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

If the humiliation of India being able to declare their second innings on 487/6 reflected poorly on the bowling unit, it was the Australian batting line-up dismissed for 104 in their first innings that bore the brunt of the blame.

We know it will spin from ball number one: Ben Foakes

We know it will spin from ball number one: Ben Foakes

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

England wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Foakes said that his side knows that the pitch is going to turn from ball one as the hosts are pushing their conditions to the extremities.

'What is need to have clarity on Rohit right now?'

'What is need to have clarity on Rohit right now?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Hardik likely to return for Afghanistan T20Is next month and Dravid's contract to be discussed after South Africa tour, BCCI secretary Jay Shah told media on Saturday.

Streaming on YouTube: Ashwin, Babar and the BBL frenzy

Streaming on YouTube: Ashwin, Babar and the BBL frenzy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Ashwin to bring YouTube crew, security as he set to make Big Bash League debut.

Ashwin retires from international cricket

Ashwin retires from international cricket

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The 38-year-old played the day-night Test in Adelaide and picked up one wicket.

Why India refused to play Day-Night Test in Australia

Why India refused to play Day-Night Test in Australia

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The Indian team management, headed by coach Ravi Shastri, intimated the Committee of Administrators that the team will take at least 18 months to prepare for the Day-Night Test.

CA-BCCI spar over Day-Night Test schedule

CA-BCCI spar over Day-Night Test schedule

Rediff.com2 May 2018

'I think personally the home country should have the right to schedule matches as it sees fit and start them at whatever time of day they want'

Why Ganguly is pushing for more day-night Tests

Why Ganguly is pushing for more day-night Tests

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Later this year, India and Australia are slated to face each other in a four-match Test series. The second Test of the series at Adelaide will be a day-night Test contest.

Why Motera Test is crucial for India

Why Motera Test is crucial for India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The second Test pitch led to some sort of criticism from former players like Michael Vaughan and Mark Waugh and the duo termed the pitch as "substandard".

Boland to get another crack at the Indians

Boland to get another crack at the Indians

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

On Tuesday, Hazlewood bowled just one over before walking out of the field before undergoing scans later to ascertain the severity of the injury.

Why Kohli Is On The Back Foot

Why Kohli Is On The Back Foot

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'He knows that Gabba will be a different wicket where he will get to face a lot of bounce and pace and that back foot game needs to be included in his game.'

Confirmed! Kolkata to host India's first-ever day-night Test

Confirmed! Kolkata to host India's first-ever day-night Test

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Sourav Ganguly emphasised the need for playing day/night Tests to attract more spectators to stadiums.

Rohit Hits The Nets On Arrival In Perth

Rohit Hits The Nets On Arrival In Perth

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma will play the two-day 'Pink Ball' Day/Night practice game in Canberra, starting November 30.

Smith, Head team up to give India bad case of 'deja vu'

Smith, Head team up to give India bad case of 'deja vu'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Australia's Travis Head and Steve Smith gave India a repeat of their nightmare in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

India's 'fab five' can beat Aus in their own den: Shastri

India's 'fab five' can beat Aus in their own den: Shastri

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

A mouth-watering four-Test series between the top two teams in the World Test Championship standings will get underway with a pink-ball conTest at Adelaide from December 17.

'B'desh players overreact while facing short balls'

'B'desh players overreact while facing short balls'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Mohammed Shami said that the Bangladesh players sometimes tend to overreact when they get to face consistent short-pitched deliveries. Shami also talked about how he felt during India's inaugural day-night Test match against Bangladesh in November last year

'Rohit must bat in top 3 for Adelaide Test'

'Rohit must bat in top 3 for Adelaide Test'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma will either open or bat at number three in the Adelaide Test against Australia, reckoned former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh

Excited to play rather than think about negatives: Vettori on Day/Night Test

Excited to play rather than think about negatives: Vettori on Day/Night Test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Vettori has not been a part of any Day/Night Test but he feels batting during the twilight period will be challenging.

Gambhir flies home, set to miss warm-up tie

Gambhir flies home, set to miss warm-up tie

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Delhi-based Gambhir will skip India's two-day pink ball warm-up game against Prime Minister's in Canberra starting November 30.

After Kohli's comment, Australia gears up for D/N Test

After Kohli's comment, Australia gears up for D/N Test

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

It is understood that both the BCCI and Cricket Australia are on same page as far as playing one Day/Night Test in Australia is concerned.

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.

Team first policy: Nayar defends dropping Ashwin, Jadeja

Team first policy: Nayar defends dropping Ashwin, Jadeja

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Nayar believes that the whole team has bought into Rohit and Gambhir's philosophy, including the two spin greats.

Kolkata turns pink as countdown for first Day/Night Test begins

Kolkata turns pink as countdown for first Day/Night Test begins

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

With the two teams arriving in Kolkata in the next 48 hours, all roads in the 'City of Joy' lead to the Eden.

Boxing Day Test: Jadeja says top-order needs to fire

Boxing Day Test: Jadeja says top-order needs to fire

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has called for an improved performance from India's batting unit in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, saying the lack of runs from the top-order builds pressure on the lower-order.

'Momentum is with Australia, not India'

'Momentum is with Australia, not India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Australia levelled the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-1 with a 10-wicket win in the day-night Test after losing the first Test at Perth by 295 runs.

Ben Stokes caught applying saliva on the ball

Ben Stokes caught applying saliva on the ball

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Ben Stokes was caught using saliva to shine the ball during the second ODI against India

PIX: Six-star Starc puts Australia on top on Day 1

PIX: Six-star Starc puts Australia on top on Day 1

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Images from Day 1 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Friday.

Is This Why Ashwin Retired?

Is This Why Ashwin Retired?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'I do not think we have heard the last of that yet.'

'I saw my father cry': Reddy's heartbreaking journey to Test debut

'I saw my father cry': Reddy's heartbreaking journey to Test debut

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

"To be honest, I was not serious when I was young," he said in a video released by the BCCI on Thursday.

Rohit reveals real reason behind restricting fans from nets sessions

Rohit reveals real reason behind restricting fans from nets sessions

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit emphasised the importance of keeping net sessions private to maintain focus and strategise effectively.

Can this fan favourite help Australia bounce back in Adelaide?

Can this fan favourite help Australia bounce back in Adelaide?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Australia trail 1-0 in the five-Test series against India after being thrashed in the Perth opener by 295 runs.

Just be patient, he will be fine: Chhetri backs Kohli

Just be patient, he will be fine: Chhetri backs Kohli

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Chhetri and Kohli share a special and endearing relationship, bonded by their extraordinary levels of fitness and love for their nation and respective sports.

WATCH: Kohli & Co all set for Day/Night Test

WATCH: Kohli & Co all set for Day/Night Test

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Kohli compared the buzz for the day-night Test to the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan in 2016.

Three seconds and Kohli was convinced to play D/N Test

Three seconds and Kohli was convinced to play D/N Test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The game's most influential nation were the last major team to jump on the Twenty20 bandwagon and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) doggedly resisted the Decision Review System before accepting it almost reluctantly.

Johnson slams day-night Ashes Test

Johnson slams day-night Ashes Test

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Former Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson has slammed the decision to play a day-night Ashes match next year, saying the pink ball Test is a "totally different" game. England will play Australia in a Test under the lights for the first time at the Adelaide Oval in the second match of the 2017-18 Ashes series, it was announced this week. Johnson, who retired ahead of the inaugural day-night Test in Adelaide last year, thinks the Ashes series generates enough interest and ticket sales without any added novelty.

Adelaide Test: WI's Bonner ruled out with concussion

Adelaide Test: WI's Bonner ruled out with concussion

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Bonner was struck on the side of the helmet by a Cameron Green delivery in the first Test in Perth and retired hurt on 16.

Joe Root dethrones Brook in latest ICC Rankings

Joe Root dethrones Brook in latest ICC Rankings

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Joe Root has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after his stellar efforts helped England secure a 22-run victory over India at Lord's, according to the official website of the ICC.

Motera Test: Sourav thanks Modi, Shah

Motera Test: Sourav thanks Modi, Shah

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'Hope to see full stands like last time. Under the leadership of Honble Prime minister @narendramodi Amit Shah @AmitShah ..'