News for 'Queensland'

Matt Renshaw to join Aus Test squad in Johannesburg

Matt Renshaw to join Aus Test squad in Johannesburg

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

According to cricket.com.au: "Renshaw will fly to Johannesburg this evening to join the under siege tourists ahead of Friday's final Test against South Africa in the wake of the Cape Town ball-tampering crisis."

PM Modi shown India map without Kashmir at Aus varsity event

PM Modi shown India map without Kashmir at Aus varsity event

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Queensland University of Technology, the Indian map displayed there had Kashmir missing from it, prompting a strong protest by Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh.

Labuschagne to take a few notes off Pujara's book

Labuschagne to take a few notes off Pujara's book

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Pujara scored an unbeaten 130 as India finished day one at 303 for four.

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

On the men's side, the fields have already been divided into two ATP 250 tournaments.

Australia call up Hartley as back-up keeper

Australia call up Hartley as back-up keeper

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Queensland wicketkeeper Chris Hartley, who has spent the past season playing in England's Northern League, was rushed into the squad to play in this weekend's two-day match against the English Lions at Canterbury.

Hayden set to replace Border

Hayden set to replace Border

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

After a successful career as a player, Matthew Hayden is now gearing up to become an administrator and could replace Allan Border in Cricket Australia's Board.

New legal challenge to Adani's Aus coal mine project

New legal challenge to Adani's Aus coal mine project

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Some landowners had alleged that Adani was 'misleading' the public.

Women better at firing than making money

Women better at firing than making money

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Daniel Ferreira of the London School of Economics, and Renee Adams, of the University of Queensland, found that while companies with more women on their boards tend to have better corporate governance, they are less profitable.

Australia are beatable: Taylor

Australia are beatable: Taylor

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor has said that the current Australian team is beatable. Though Queensland managed to score 617 against the West Indies in their practice game, the 25-year-old Taylor believes the tourists are ready to take on the Aussies.

England beware: He is fit and ready for Ashes!

England beware: He is fit and ready for Ashes!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood says he is fit and ready for the Ashes series against England after taking six wickets and coming through a Sheffield Shield match unscathed.

Finch, Lynn ruled out of Sri Lanka T20 series

Finch, Lynn ruled out of Sri Lanka T20 series

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Australia batsmen Aaron Finch and Chris Lynn have been ruled out of the two-match Twenty20 series in Sri Lanka with injuries.

Symonds is not considering retirement

Symonds is not considering retirement

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Not getting picked in the Ashes squad does not mean end of career for Andrew Symonds and the controversial all-rounder is determined to get back to the Test side according to his agent.

Symonds overlooked for Australia's Ashes squad

Symonds overlooked for Australia's Ashes squad

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Troubled all-rounder Andrew Symonds was overlooked for Australia's 16-man squad for this year's Ashes series in England. Australia's selectors ditched Symonds in favour of the injury-prone Shane Watson even though the Queenslander still has to pass a fitness test.

Symonds doubtful for Melbourne Test

Symonds doubtful for Melbourne Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Under pressure Australia may miss the services of controversial all-rounder Andrew Symonds due to a knee injury in the second Test against South Africa starting from Friday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Dokic earns Australian Open wildcard

Dokic earns Australian Open wildcard

Rediff.com21 Dec 2008

Former world No. 4 Jelena Dokic has won a direct wildcard entry into next month's Australian Open by winning a qualifying tournament in Melbourne on Sunday. Dokic, who came from a set down to beat Queensland junior Monica Wejnert 6-7, 7-5, 6-3 will now attempt to qualify for lead-up tournaments in Brisbane and Hobart in the New Year.

Why Australia's whipping boy Watson will be missed in Test cricket

Why Australia's whipping boy Watson will be missed in Test cricket

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

His respectable, if not spectacular, legacy in Tests will remain a source of debate in assessing one of the game's most polarising players.

Australian batsman Voges struck on helmet by bouncer

Australian batsman Voges struck on helmet by bouncer

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Australia batsman Adam Voges has copped a sickening blow to the head while batting for Western Australian on Thursday in the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania. The right-handed batsman has been ruled out of the match in at the WACA Ground in Perth. Voges was on 16 when he was struck by a bouncer from fast bowler Cameron Stevenson on the opening day of the match.

Watson excited to play under 'great' Dhoni

Watson excited to play under 'great' Dhoni

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

"It is going to be a real honour to play for such a great franchise with the history that the Chennai Super Kings have," Watson said.

Buzz: Bangladesh mull SL tour in October

Buzz: Bangladesh mull SL tour in October

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Michael Kasprowicz quits Cricket Australia Board

Emerging players: India score easy win over NZ

Emerging players: India score easy win over NZ

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Virat Kohli (115 not out) and Ajinkya Rahane (95) shared a 205-run third-wicket stand to guide India to a convincing seven-wicket win over New Zealand in their second one-dayer of the Emerging Players Tournament in Queensland on Friday.

Injury forces former Olympic champion Pearson to retire

Injury forces former Olympic champion Pearson to retire

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The 32-year-old Queenslander, who won Olympic 100 metres hurdles gold at the 2012 London Games and the world title in 2011 and 2017, said she had been forced into the decision by a string of injuries.

What the 'Best Job' winner plans to do

What the 'Best Job' winner plans to do

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

British national Ben Southall, the winner of the 'Best Job in the World' competition which will pay him a whopping $121,000 on Wednesday started his six-month caretaker duties at the picturesque Hamilton Island, saying he intends to work hard to promote tourism in the Australian state of Queensland.

I'm not an alcoholic: Symonds

I'm not an alcoholic: Symonds

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

He denies being an alcoholic, but troubled Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds concedes he is a binge drinker and struggles to cope with the attention that comes with being an international cricketer.

Rajpal's hat-trick helps India win tour opener

Rajpal's hat-trick helps India win tour opener

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

The Indian hockey team started its tour of Australia and New Zealand on a convincing note, drubbing a combined Queensland and New South Wales state team 8-1 in the opening encounter, thanks to winger Rajpal Singh's brilliant hat-trick, in Brisbane on Saturday.

Would have joined army had Lillee not spotted

Would have joined army had Lillee not spotted

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Had legendary fast bowler Dennis Lillie not spotted him years ago at a cricket clinic in Queensland, Australian Mitchell Johnson says he would have ended up joining the army.

'Witnesses in Haneef case may not cooperate'

'Witnesses in Haneef case may not cooperate'

Rediff.com1 May 2008

After the Clarke inquiry into the bungled case of Haneef held its first public hearing on Wednesday, Queensland Law Council president Megan Mahon told the daily that two protections commonly given to royal commissions indemnity against defamation and self-incrimination -- were not given to Clarke, exposing witnesses to civil action. Mahon said that in the absence of those protections, many lawyers would advise their clients not to co-operate.

Lipstick Under My Burkha actress Aahana's WOW Australian holiday

Lipstick Under My Burkha actress Aahana's WOW Australian holiday

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

NSW bowler Aaron Bird reported for suspect action

NSW bowler Aaron Bird reported for suspect action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

New South Wales bowler Aaron Bird was reported for having a doubtful bowling action during his stint in the Ford Ranger Cup. Match umpires mentioned about Aaron as having a doubtful bowling action with some of his deliveries during the Ford Ranger Cup matches between Queensland and New South Wales on October 18, South Australia and New South Wales on October 22, and the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash Final between New South Wales and Victoria on January 24.

Competing for the 'Best Job in the World'!

Competing for the 'Best Job in the World'!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Meet RJ Anjaan, the only Indian shortlisted for the 'Best Job in the World.'

Watson back in Australia Test squad

Watson back in Australia Test squad

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

All-rounder Shane Watson was on Monday recalled to Australia's squad for next week's first Test against South Africa, which also includes off-spinner Jason Krejza subject to his fitness. Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin came in for some special praise from the selectors after his century against New Zealand in Adelaide recently.

Bradman's 452 bat to go under the hammer

Bradman's 452 bat to go under the hammer

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The cricket bat Australia's Don Bradman used to make his highest first-class score is up for sale. The bat with which Bradman scored 452 not out for New South Wales against Queensland in 1930 will be auctioned in Melbourne next week.

Aus cops slammed for bungling Haneef case

Aus cops slammed for bungling Haneef case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

In a formal submission to the John Clarke inquiry, the Queensland Police Service said it did not believe there was enough evidence to charge the 28-year-old Gold Coast doctor, who was forced to spend nearly three weeks in detention, and that it advised the federal police accordingly.

Haneef's lawyer cleared for leaking interview

Haneef's lawyer cleared for leaking interview

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Stephen Keim, who successfully defended Haneef last year after he was wrongly accused of terror charges by Australian authorities in connection with the failed UK car-bomb plot, was cleared of any disciplinary action by Queensland's Legal Services Commission.

Spotted: Kasprowicz in Brisbane

Spotted: Kasprowicz in Brisbane

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Reader Ajay Panwar met former Australian fast bowler Michael Kasprowicz at the University of Queensland.

Sandeep sizzles, India win 7-0

Sandeep sizzles, India win 7-0

Rediff.com15 Feb 2009

Skipper Sandeep Singh pumped in three penalty corners as India whitewashed the Queensland-New South Wales State combine 7-0 in the second outing of their Australia-New Zealand tour at the State Hockey Centre in Brisbane on Sunday.

Cricket Australia toying with new idea to cut out pink ball visibility issues

Cricket Australia toying with new idea to cut out pink ball visibility issues

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Australia will trial a modified pink ball featuring a black seam in the domestic Sheffield Shield competition next week after complaints from players about visibility issues during the inaugural day-night Test last November.

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Classy Barty eases into week two at Wimbledon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The French Open champion's grounded personality meant she was always going to present a clear contrast to the main Australian men's title hopefuls of recent years but there has been no shortage of compatriots ready to kick up a fuss on her behalf.

Symonds dropped for India tour

Symonds dropped for India tour

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

All-rounder Andrew Symonds has been dropped from Australia's cricket squad for their tour of India and replaced by Queensland team mate Shane Watson.

Victoria qualify for Champions League

Victoria qualify for Champions League

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Skipper Brad Hodge's courageous effort ensured Victoria a place in Australia's domestic Twenty20 final and a shot at the Champions League.

Dr Death's arrest imminent: Reports

Dr Death's arrest imminent: Reports

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

The Queensland government in Australia is seeking details on the progress of the case against India-trained surgeon Jayant Patel dubbed 'Dr Death', who is allegedly involved in the deaths of 17 patients, following reports that his arrest is imminent.