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Pallikal, Chinappa set up all-Indian semis in Toronto

Pallikal, Chinappa set up all-Indian semis in Toronto

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Indian squash hierarchy will be put to the test in the semi-finals of the Granite Open when the country's top two players Dipika Pallikal and Joshana Chinappa.

'Dr Death' faces $1.5 mn lawsuit

'Dr Death' faces $1.5 mn lawsuit

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

She alleged that her son who was then three, suffered from cerebral palsy, died of a toxic shock in 1999 after Patel accidentally punctured his bowel during the operation.

Buchanan to step down after WC

Buchanan to step down after WC

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

John Buchanan will step down as Australia coach after next year's World Cup in West Indies.

Tennis Australia's integrity unit beefed up after corruption claims

Tennis Australia's integrity unit beefed up after corruption claims

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Tennis Australia are to beef up their integrity unit to fight corruption in the sport after their showcase tournament was blighted earlier this year by allegations of global inaction to combat it.

Question marks remain over Australia ahead of SA Tests

Question marks remain over Australia ahead of SA Tests

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Australia captain Steven Smith has shrugged off his team's lamentable form on tour and is adamant his side will lift for the Test series against South Africa.

Australia's Stuart Law frontrunner for Pakistan head coach job

Australia's Stuart Law frontrunner for Pakistan head coach job

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Former Australia player Stuart Law has been confirmed as the Pakistan Cricket Board's first choice for the post of national team chief coach.

Pineapple crush can fight cancer

Pineapple crush can fight cancer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Australian scientists have discovered pineapple molecules can act as powerful anti-cancer agents.

Hingis enters semi-finals

Hingis enters semi-finals

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

Martina Hingis continued her successful comeback to competitive tennis when she advanced to the semi-finals of the Australian hardcourt championships on Thursday.

Australia's green groups keep heat on Adani after mine approval

Australia's green groups keep heat on Adani after mine approval

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Environmental campaigners say they hope two outstanding court cases can still stop India's Adani Enterprises Ltd from developing a A$10 billion ($7.6 billion) coal project.

Out-of-form and injury ridden, Shane Watson quits Test cricket

Out-of-form and injury ridden, Shane Watson quits Test cricket

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

The all-rounder from Queensland, who made his Test debut in 2005, finishes with 59 Tests scoring 3,371 runs at an average of 35.19 and 75 wickets.

Warne to return on Tuesday

Warne to return on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

Aus mother arrested in death of eight children

Aus mother arrested in death of eight children

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

A 37-year-old mother has been arrested on charges of killing eight children, including seven of her own, in the regional city of Cairns in north Queensland in Australia.

Reid has session with Indian pacemen

Reid has session with Indian pacemen

Rediff.com2 Dec 2003

The 40-year-old Australia fast bowler joined the Indian team Down Under as bowling coach.

Hingis aiming to improve serve

Hingis aiming to improve serve

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

The Swiss conceded she has no hope of surviving on the women's circuit unless she improves her serve and increases her all-round power.

Clarke given day off by domestic side

Clarke given day off by domestic side

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

The dumped Australian Test batsman was given a day off by New South Wales to "clear his mind".

It was Jason's 'Day' at PGA

It was Jason's 'Day' at PGA

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Australia's Jason Day endured several close calls at the majors before finally landing one with a three-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday.

Labuschange: The South African who makes Australia proud

Labuschange: The South African who makes Australia proud

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

From a lower order batsman to one of Australia's prolific Test run-getters, Marnus Labuschange has carved his spot in the Australian line-up. The highest run-scorer in a calendar year in Test cricket in 2019, 'mind-blowing' Labuschange is now looking to break into the one-day team for the tour of India.

Vibrator causes airport scare

Vibrator causes airport scare

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

A buzzing vibrator thrown into a garbage bin led to the shutting down of a Queensland airport for over an hour.

Border to play in India

Border to play in India

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

Marooned kids found on island

Marooned kids found on island

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

Three children who were marooned on a deserted Australian island for a week survived on coconuts and shellfish after swimming through waters infested by sharks and crocodiles.

'Pink balls ready for day-night Tests'

'Pink balls ready for day-night Tests'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Pink-coloured cricket balls are ready to be used if the inaugural day-night Test match goes ahead in Australia in November, manufacturer Kookaburra said on Tuesday.

Hayden sets world record

Hayden sets world record

Rediff.com28 Nov 2004

The Australian opener became the first player in Test cricket to score 1,000 runs in four consecutive calendar years.

PHOTOS: Federer's day out in Brisbane

PHOTOS: Federer's day out in Brisbane

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

With only two weeks to go for the Australian Open, tennis stars Roger Federer, Victoria Azarenka, Radek Stepanek and Garbine Muguruza were seen in a light-spirited mood in Brisbane. As part of Nickelodeon Kids Day, the tennis stars led by 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer posed for pictures with cartoon characters.

Tim Paine to lead Australia's ODI team in England

Tim Paine to lead Australia's ODI team in England

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Cricket Australia said on Tuesday that Test skipper Tim Paine will also captain the one-day international team during next month's tour of England

'We need to restrict India's batting'

'We need to restrict India's batting'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

'We have got the ability to look at either a pace bowling attack backed by a spinner, or a spin bowling attack backed by pace or a combination of both,' says Aussie coach John Buchanan.

'Batting will decide the series'

'Batting will decide the series'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2004

Coach John Buchanan discusses Australia's chances on the upcoming tour of India.

Parineeti Chopra's Amazing Australian holiday

Parineeti Chopra's Amazing Australian holiday

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Exploring the country like never before.

Buchanan's fifth leak in six years

Buchanan's fifth leak in six years

Rediff.com21 Dec 2003

The latest leaked letter scandal has set tongues wagging whether the Australian coach himself is behind letting his secret whip be seen in public.

Hussey to lead Australia A v India

Hussey to lead Australia A v India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

The December 19-21 match will be India's final preparation for the third test against Australia starting in Melbourne on December 26.

The legend of the Gabba

The legend of the Gabba

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

Australia post mammoth total

Australia post mammoth total

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

Hindalco buys Australian mine for A$21mn

Hindalco buys Australian mine for A$21mn

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

The A V Birla group on Tuesday announced the acquisition of its second copper mine in Australia.

Khawaja goes after CA for inconsistent selection policy

Khawaja goes after CA for inconsistent selection policy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

'You hear things like 'the players are playing afraid' or whatnot, but that's what happens when you drop players all the time. We've been doing that a fair bit lately'

Ban Murali, says former umpire

Ban Murali, says former umpire

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Former Australia Test umpire Lou Rowan said players are unwilling to comment on the bowler's action because they will be accused of racism.

More mate than mentor, 'Boof' makes inglorious exit

More mate than mentor, 'Boof' makes inglorious exit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Lehmann accepted ultimate responsibility for the culture of the team.

Hurt Australia seek to start new chapter at the Wanderers

Hurt Australia seek to start new chapter at the Wanderers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The fourth Test will not just be about how the Australian team perform, but how their behaviour is viewed by the watching world as they look to put the recent scandal behind them.

Injury keeps Knowles out

Injury keeps Knowles out

Rediff.com14 May 2003

The Queenslander is the only player out of the 24-man Australia squad for the twin series Down Under.

Aussies not invincible: Laxman

Aussies not invincible: Laxman

Rediff.com30 Nov 2003

The star middle-order batsman felt his team had the potential to turn the tables on Australia in the current tour.