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My role as captain is to protect my players: Stokes

My role as captain is to protect my players: Stokes

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The England players have come in for heavy criticism since Australia wrapped up an 82-run win in the third Test in Adelaide on Sunday to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

5 Of The Most Peaceful Places Worldwide

5 Of The Most Peaceful Places Worldwide

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Forbes just released a selection of places across the world that celebrate The Quiet. Places where one can clear the mind, and reconnect with the soul. Read on...

Why Aussie swimming queen retired at her peak?

Why Aussie swimming queen retired at her peak?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Ariarne Titmus has retired from competitive swimming at the age of 25, ending a stellar career that featured one of the sport's great rivalries with American Katie Ledecky.

Former Aus opener Slater gets jail term for domestic violence

Former Aus opener Slater gets jail term for domestic violence

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

In sentencing on Tuesday, Maroochydore judge Glen Cash told Slater it was obvious he was an alcoholic, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.

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.

Indian team likely to commence Aus tour in Sydney

Indian team likely to commence Aus tour in Sydney

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, Sydney could emerge as Indian contingent's port of entry and the city may allow them to train during their quarantine.

Gabba Test: Will follow what BCCI decides, says Ashwin

Gabba Test: Will follow what BCCI decides, says Ashwin

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin said that the players will follow what the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will decide.

Former Aus cricketer denied bail in domestic abuse case

Former Aus cricketer denied bail in domestic abuse case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Slater is accused of choking a woman while shaking her at his house in December 2023.

BCCI is fully entitled to protect its team: Gavaskar

BCCI is fully entitled to protect its team: Gavaskar

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Former India captain Sunil Gavskar says the BCCI's appeal for quarantine relaxation of its players ahead of the fourth Test is justified

Aus hospital ousts Haneef's associate

Aus hospital ousts Haneef's associate

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

The Courier-Mail newspaper reported Ali had been suspended after it was discovered his resume included up to 12 months of hospital work in India that he never performed.

Aus minister welcomes Haneef

Aus minister welcomes Haneef

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Haneef's lawyers have released the full transcript of a secret second interview with the Australian Police

Sydney offers to host last 2 Australia-India Tests

Sydney offers to host last 2 Australia-India Tests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

In a bid to save its New Year fixture between India and Australia, the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust has offered to host the Brisbane Test too, if the Queensland government refuse to grant exemptions to the teams returning from New South Wales.

Aus: Patel's hospital was under pressure

Aus: Patel's hospital was under pressure

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

An Australian court, hearing the case of surgeon Jayant Patel was told today that the Indian-American accused of manslaughter began work at a time when the hospital staff was under enormous pressure to improve performance despite being "grossly underfunded".

Norovirus threat ahead of CWG. What is it?

Norovirus threat ahead of CWG. What is it?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Norovirus is known as the 'winter vomiting bug'.

BCCI request CA for 'IPL style bio-bubble' in Brisbane

BCCI request CA for 'IPL style bio-bubble' in Brisbane

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'The discussions are still on, but, today, BCCI has formally sent a letter seeking relaxation of hard quarantine for its players if they are to have the match in Brisbane.'

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine retires

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine retires

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Tim Paine ended his cricket career on Friday after Tasmania's Sheffield Shield match against Queensland ended in a draw

Siraj, Bumrah face racial abuse; India lodge complaint

Siraj, Bumrah face racial abuse; India lodge complaint

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

A BCCI official in the know of developments said that the Indian cricket board stands with the boys as such behaviour is 'unacceptable'.

Govt in talks with SII for Nipah antibody, may put imports on hold

Govt in talks with SII for Nipah antibody, may put imports on hold

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Given the recurring outbreaks in the last five years, the government is considering domestic manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies for treating Nipah virus infections and is in talks with Serum Institute of India, report Shine Jacob and Sohini Das.

Sydney to host third Test against India despite COVID-19 fears

Sydney to host third Test against India despite COVID-19 fears

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The Melbourne Cricket Ground was kept on standby to host back-to back matches against India, who won the traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG by eight wickets on Tuesday.

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.

Ashes: Stokes trains along with rest of the England

Ashes: Stokes trains along with rest of the England

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Ben Stokes joined the England squad for a training session for the first time after his six-month lay off from cricket at the Metrico stadium in the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia on Thursday.

Australia would like to play at the Gabba, says Smith despite lockdown

Australia would like to play at the Gabba, says Smith despite lockdown

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

In case, Brisbane can't host the Test or Indians refuse to travel, Sydney will be the back up venue.

CA rejects reports of India seeking change of venue for Brisbane Test

CA rejects reports of India seeking change of venue for Brisbane Test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Hockley said the Indian cricket board (BCCI) was 'fully across (and) supportive' of quarantine requirements in Queensland.

Brisbane City lockdown puts 4th Test under cloud

Brisbane City lockdown puts 4th Test under cloud

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

A new three-day lockdown in Brisbane has put Cricket Australia in a spot of bother as it makes desperate efforts to hold the fourth and final Test against India in the Queensland state capital from January 15

SEE: Warner, Gilly thank Indian students for selfless work

SEE: Warner, Gilly thank Indian students for selfless work

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

In a short video, Warner thanked Queensland-based Indian student, Shreyas Sheth.

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.

World No 1 and reigning champion Barty to skip French Open

World No 1 and reigning champion Barty to skip French Open

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Reigning champion Ash Barty will not play at the French Open later this month because of health concerns and a lack of preparation, the world number one said.

Big positive from Melbourne: Indian players test negative for COVID

Big positive from Melbourne: Indian players test negative for COVID

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

India's cricketers and staff have been cleared of COVID-19

Perth Ashes Test in doubt due to COVID-19 curbs: Minister

Perth Ashes Test in doubt due to COVID-19 curbs: Minister

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Perth may not be able to hold an Ashes Test over Australia's home summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, sports minister Richard Colbeck said on Tuesday.

MCG on standby to host Sydney third Test

MCG on standby to host Sydney third Test

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Melbourne Cricket Club's chief executive officer Stuart Fox said though he wants Sydney to retain the hosting rights of the third Test, the situation is "extremely complicated" in the wake of a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 cases there.

'Tokyo Olympics may be amongst the greatest Games ever'

'Tokyo Olympics may be amongst the greatest Games ever'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Senior international Olympics official John Coates said on Saturday the delayed Tokyo Olympics could end up being the greatest Games ever, coming next year as the world emerges from COVID-19 crisis. Coates, Australia's Olympic chief and head of the International Olympic Committee's inspectorate for the Games, cited the examples of positive Summer Games that followed the two world wars of the 20th century. The Tokyo Games were postponed for a year to 2021 in the aftermath of the new coronavirus outbreak.

India to boycott Test series over quarantine rules?

India to boycott Test series over quarantine rules?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

'No different from anyone else, if they are coming from a declared hotspot they will have to quarantine'

Chappell brothers ask Adani to abandon Australian project

Chappell brothers ask Adani to abandon Australian project

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'We are writing to respectfully ask you to abandon the Adani Group's proposal in Queensland's Galilee Basin...Pollution from burning coal was the single biggest driver of global warming, threatening life in Australia, India and all over the world'

Chappells tell Adanis coal mine could affect cricketing ties

Chappells tell Adanis coal mine could affect cricketing ties

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

90 prominent Australians warn Indian energy giant Adani that its controversial coal mine project in Queensland could damage bilateral ties and even affect sporting links.

Team India gets nod to train during quarantine in Sydney

Team India gets nod to train during quarantine in Sydney

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Sydney and Canberra are set to host the white-ball leg of India's tour of Australia after the New South Wales government allowed the visiting team to train during its mandatory quarantine upon arrival.

Pucovski ready for Aus debut after mental struggles

Pucovski ready for Aus debut after mental struggles

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'We do the necessary checks (and) Will's good to go, so we're hopeful that he'll be fine all the way through.'

British woman killed, 2 injured in knife attack in Australia

British woman killed, 2 injured in knife attack in Australia

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

A French man stabbed a 21-year-old British woman to death and wounded two others in a backpackers' hostel in northeast Australia, police said on Wednesday.

Adani's Australia coal mine project faces another legal hurdle

Adani's Australia coal mine project faces another legal hurdle

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

An Adani spokesperson said that it was yet another attempt by activists to delay the project.

Recent evidence points to natural origin of Covid: Report

Recent evidence points to natural origin of Covid: Report

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The same team of scientists had last year dismissed the lab leak idea as a conspiracy theory in a report also published in The Lancet.

Why most young women are unhappy with their sex lives

Why most young women are unhappy with their sex lives

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Sexual self-image dysfunction was associated with being overweight, obese, living together with partner, not married, married and breastfeeding.