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Watson ruled out of Ashes opener

Watson ruled out of Ashes opener

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

The Australian all-rounder was ruled out of the first Test against England after failing to recover from a hamstring injury.

Martyn sidelined by elbow injury

Martyn sidelined by elbow injury

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

He pulled out of his last warm-up match before the first Ashes Test on Friday.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Injured Finch to miss 3rd T20; Khawaja to replace him

Injured Finch to miss 3rd T20; Khawaja to replace him

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Australia captain Aaron Finch will miss the third and final T20 International against India in Sydney on Sunday because of a left hamstring injury he suffered, on Friday, and he will be replaced in the squad by Usman Khawaja.

Hewitt grinds down Federer to clinch Brisbane title

Hewitt grinds down Federer to clinch Brisbane title

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Australia's Lleyton Hewitt delighted his home fans when he battled to a typically gutsy 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Swiss top seed Roger Federer in the Brisbane International final on Sunday.

Australia step up Ashes prep

Australia step up Ashes prep

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Australia's top players have swapped traditional white cricket clothing for Army greens as they step up their preparations for the Ashes series.

Gabba in line for Pink Ball Test?

Gabba in line for Pink Ball Test?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

If crowds flock to the India ODI on Friday, the Gabba could host a day-night Test.

Another Dr Death in Australia?

Another Dr Death in Australia?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Dr Jaideep Bali is suspected to have administered morphine to the patient.

PIX: Parineeti's Australian holiday

PIX: Parineeti's Australian holiday

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Let's journey with Parineeti Chopra to Australia!

Australia give Watson more time

Australia give Watson more time

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

The Australian all-rounder will be given more time to prove his fitness to play in the first Test against England.

Australia pick spin-heavy squad for India Tests

Australia pick spin-heavy squad for India Tests

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Uncapped leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson , 23, joins lead spinner Nathan Lyon and left-arm orthodox Ashton Agar and Steve O'Keefe.

Oregon bans Indian Dr Death

Oregon bans Indian Dr Death

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

He was banned on technical grounds, not medical grounds, because he had failed to notify them about his\ndecision to move to Australia.

Stuart MacGill gets two-week ban after umpire row

Stuart MacGill gets two-week ban after umpire row

Rediff.com24 Oct 2006

The Australian leg-spinner pleaded guilty to the charges of improper conduct but his appeal against the length of the ban was rejected.

'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.

'Gutted' Pearson withdraws in blow to CWG 2018

'Gutted' Pearson withdraws in blow to CWG 2018

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

A Commonwealth Games already blighted by high-profile withdrawals suffered a hammer blow on Thursday, when the hosts' top track champion Sally Pearson was forced to pull out with a serious Achilles injury.

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.

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.

All hopes on Anderson as England batting found wanting

All hopes on Anderson as England batting found wanting

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Battle commences at Edgbaston on Thursday and the last time Australia won there was the opening match of the 2001 series which they ended up dominating 4-1.

Warne to return on Tuesday

Warne to return on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

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.

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.

Get well soon! These celebs are living with coronavirus

Get well soon! These celebs are living with coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has spread to 146 countries with the worldwide death toll from the virus surpassing the 7,000 mark on Monday. Among the more than 1,73,000 cases recorded globally are government officials, celebrities and sports personalities as authorities around the world grapple to contain the spread of coronavirus. Hollywood actor Tom Hanks and his wife, actress and singer Rita Wilson, British actor Idris Elba, and Sophie Trudeau, wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, are some of the most well-known faces to be infected so far.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

'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.