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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.

No rest for Aus quickies in trans-Tasman face-off

No rest for Aus quickies in trans-Tasman face-off

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Langer's side secured their spot in the last four with a 64-run win over hosts England at Lord's on Tuesday and return to the famous north London ground on Saturday to face neighbours New Zealand in their penultimate round-robin tie.

Rogers joins the likes of Simpson, Ponting, Bradman

Rogers joins the likes of Simpson, Ponting, Bradman

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Despite the Indian bowlers working hard to improve their chances of a win in the third Test in Melbourne, Australia finished Day 4 on 261 for seven with Shaun March (62 no out) and Ryan Harris (8 not out) and 326-run lead. Rogers and Shaun Marsh scored fighting fifties to put Australia in a strong position on Monday. Here are the statistical highlights from the day's play.

Why Tendulkar-Ganguly are better than Kohli-Rohit

Why Tendulkar-Ganguly are better than Kohli-Rohit

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Quality bowling of the opposition is what separates the two pairs, feels former Australian captain Ian Chappell.

PHOTOS: Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 to win UEFA Champions League title

PHOTOS: Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 to win UEFA Champions League title

Rediff.com27 May 2018

This is Real Madrid's third consecutive Champions League title.

Australia pacer Starc undergoes surgery after training mishap

Australia pacer Starc undergoes surgery after training mishap

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Fast bowler Mitchell Starc has had an operation on his left leg after a freak training ground accident, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Thursday.

South Africans have cracked Chahal-Yadav code?

South Africans have cracked Chahal-Yadav code?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

South African batsmen will go into the fifth ODI as a more confident unit, having learnt from their mistakes against the Indian spinners.

'Madness' tour to India reason for Proteas' present struggle, says Bacher

'Madness' tour to India reason for Proteas' present struggle, says Bacher

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Former South Africa skipper and administrator Ali Bacher believes that the side's recently-concluded tour against India has played a part in the team's current struggle.

Australia unchanged for Boxing Day Test vs Pak

Australia unchanged for Boxing Day Test vs Pak

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Australia have named the unchanged 12-man squad for the second Test of the three-match series against Pakistan beginning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Boxing Day. The Steve Smith-led side are going with the same side that clinched a nail-biting 39-run win after Pakistan's epic run chase in the opening day and night Test at the Gabba, cricket.com.au reported.

EPL: Manchester United down Chelsea amid VAR controvesy

EPL: Manchester United down Chelsea amid VAR controvesy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Headed goals from Anthony Martial and captain Harry Maguire earned Manchester United a hard-fought 2-0 win at toothless Chelsea on Monday amid more VAR controversy, putting them back in the hunt for a top-four Premier League finish. The VAR system made the headlines once again after two Chelsea efforts were ruled out and England international Maguire escaped sanction for a kick out at Michy Batshuayi.

Former Barca striker Gudjohnsen offers to play for Chapecoense

Former Barca striker Gudjohnsen offers to play for Chapecoense

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Former Chelsea and Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen has offered to play for Brazilian team Chapecoense following the air crash in Colombia last week in which most of their players died.

Sreesanth should back his claims of BCCI bias, says Kapil

Sreesanth should back his claims of BCCI bias, says Kapil

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Former India captain Kapil Dev wants Shantakumaran Sreesanth, who was banned for life following allegations of spot-fixing, to cite enough examples to back his claims of facing a rough treatment from the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

EPL PIX: Five-star Man City rout Norwich; Liverpool cruise

EPL PIX: Five-star Man City rout Norwich; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.

India A batsmen falter, concede first innings lead vs SA

India A batsmen falter, concede first innings lead vs SA

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The hosts, in their second innings, were 138 for four at stumps, extending their overall lead to 184 runs.

Napier Mayor asks India, NZ cricketers to toughen up

Napier Mayor asks India, NZ cricketers to toughen up

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The first ODI between India and New Zealand in Napier on Wednesday was halted for about half an hour due to players being blinded by a setting sun, a bizarre first in international cricket which is otherwise no stranger to rain-related interruptions.

In a first, sun stops play in a cricket match!

In a first, sun stops play in a cricket match!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

It was the sun that troubled the batsmen by coming right in the line of their view, forcing play to stop for about half an hour in the first ODI between New Zealand and India.

All-round Australia rout Pakistan to sweep ODI series

All-round Australia rout Pakistan to sweep ODI series

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Win 8th match in a row

Australia, the World Cup's Champion of Champions

Australia, the World Cup's Champion of Champions

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Australian team from World Cups.

Platini's Panama account was declared in Switzerland

Platini's Panama account was declared in Switzerland

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Banned UEFA President Michel Platini's Panamanian bank account was declared to the authorities in Switzerland, where he lives, his lawyer said in an interview published by French newspaper Le Figaro on Tuesday.

Barca's Pique likens Guardiola to Ferguson

Barca's Pique likens Guardiola to Ferguson

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has lavished praise on incoming Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, comparing the Spaniard with former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

'England produced their best on the biggest stage'

'England produced their best on the biggest stage'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

England, says former Australia captain, were outstanding against Australia and deserve their place in the final.

Mitch Marsh sidelined for first ODI vs India

Mitch Marsh sidelined for first ODI vs India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

With Marsh forced to sit out the opener of a three-match series, Australia called uncapped batsman Ashton Turner into the squad as cover for Saturday's Sydney Cricket Ground conTest.

Smith confident for Boxing Day test despite niggles

Smith confident for Boxing Day test despite niggles

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Australia captain Steve Smith will sit out domestic Twenty 20 matches because of knee and hip niggles but has "no doubt" he will be fit to face West Indies in the second Test in Melbourne on Dec. 26.

Nobody can match Messi's level, says Xavi

Nobody can match Messi's level, says Xavi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Barcelona legend Xavi believes nobody will ever be able to replace his former teammate Lionel Messi with respect to his abilities and achievements. Comparing the Argentine with Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi said that Messi was way above the Portugal's Euro 2016 winner. The 36-year old said, "There will be many good players in the future but no one would come close to Messi's level, when he eventually decides to call it quits."

Your accomplishments are truly inspiring: PM Modi to Paes

Your accomplishments are truly inspiring: PM Modi to Paes

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Leaders across the political spectrum took to Twitter on Monday morning to extend congratulations to Leander Paes and Sumit Nagal.

Tait 'deeply distressed' links to IPL spot-fixing

Tait 'deeply distressed' links to IPL spot-fixing

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Bewildered at his name being dragged into the IPL spot-fixing scandal, Australian pacer Shaun Tait said his legal representatives will examine how the "false" suggestions, which have already been dismissed by the Delhi Police, started.

When Australia bared their feet and souls

When Australia bared their feet and souls

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Aaron Finch's team and its entourage of support staff sat down in a circle on the field, with each member taking turns to talk about the side's run in the tournament

PHOTOS: Halep ends Gauff's Wimbledon dream

PHOTOS: Halep ends Gauff's Wimbledon dream

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

After stunning Venus Williams then saving two match points en route to beating Polona Hercog last week, Gauff was suddenly the hottest ticket in town but she was always going to find it tough against Halep, last year's French Open champion and the first top-10 opponent she had ever faced.

Cooper, Rahane helps Royals slay Kings

Cooper, Rahane helps Royals slay Kings

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Kevon Cooper scalped three vital wickets before Ajinkya Rahane scored an unbeaten half century as Rajasthan Royals beat Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets and inched closer to a play-off berth in the ongoing Pepsi Indian Premier League, in Mohali, on Thursday.

Train hard, play easy, says Langer after bruising nets session

Train hard, play easy, says Langer after bruising nets session

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

A tumultuous nets session at Old Trafford left one Australian batsman ruled out of the Cricket World Cup and another screaming in pain but coach Justin Langer said the hard training would pay dividends on the field.

'Washington gives us more options in Powerplay'

'Washington gives us more options in Powerplay'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Washington-Chahal forged a lethal combination during India's Nidahas T20 Tri-Series triumph in Sri Lanka last month.

Smith, Warner need to hit form in IPL for place in Aus squad

Smith, Warner need to hit form in IPL for place in Aus squad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The duo has been left out of Australia ODI squad for UAE despite bans ending before tour end

1st Test, Day 4: Pakistan edge closer to win, Abbas rips through Aussies

1st Test, Day 4: Pakistan edge closer to win, Abbas rips through Aussies

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Pakistan seamer Mohammad Abbas claimed three quick wickets as Australia hobbled their way to 136-3 on Wednesday, chasing a mammoth target of 462 in the first Test in Dubai.

Steyn surpasses Pollock; Olivier takes six to skittle Pakistan

Steyn surpasses Pollock; Olivier takes six to skittle Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Dale Steyn become South Africa's leading wicket-taker in Test cricket

Proteas penalised for slow over-rate in Cape Town ODI

Proteas penalised for slow over-rate in Cape Town ODI

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

South Africa were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their 31-run win in the fifth and final ODI against Australia in Cape Town on Wednesday.

Lampard lauds Terry as greatest Premier League defender

Lampard lauds Terry as greatest Premier League defender

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has hailed John Terry as the Premier League's greatest ever defender after the club announced their captain will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.

Zeher is barely watchable!

Zeher is barely watchable!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2005

Who took the 1st IPL hat-trick?

Who took the 1st IPL hat-trick?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The IPL has produced many, many, memorable moments on the way.

Confident Cilic eyes first Wimbledon final

Confident Cilic eyes first Wimbledon final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'I would say winning the US Open has helped me for all these grand slams I have played so far, and I believe the rest of my career' 'It's great for me to hear that even he, and a lot of players around, even ex-players, when they were looking before the tournament started, that they were seeing me as a player that could go quite deep (into the tournament)'

Should Pakistan be banned from Cricket World Cup?

Should Pakistan be banned from Cricket World Cup?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

A top BCCI source said even if a note is sent and the ICC agrees to put it out in front of member boards for a vote, India is unlikely to find any support from other nations.