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What Australia need to do to be successful on India tour

What Australia need to do to be successful on India tour

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Australia thrashed Pakistan 3-0 at home but the Aussies know what to expect from their tour to India.

Labuschagne ton in vain as South Africa sweep series

Labuschagne ton in vain as South Africa sweep series

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

South Africa continued their recent dominance of Australia in this format having won 11 of their last 12 ODI meetings dating back to 2016.

'Rishabh's level of maturity has gone through the roof'

'Rishabh's level of maturity has gone through the roof'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting says it will take a very good player to knock Rishabh Pant off the Indian team.

South Africa confirm two COVID-19 cases in national squad

South Africa confirm two COVID-19 cases in national squad

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

A number of their leading players are contracted to play in the Indian Premier League, which is due to start next month.

Defeats have made England stronger: Plunkett

Defeats have made England stronger: Plunkett

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger and Liam Plunkett says that's the story of England's campaign at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Black Lives Matter was stenciled onto NFL fields and NBA courts. Athletes raised fists and took the knee.

Australia's Pattinson to return home after abuse ban

Australia's Pattinson to return home after abuse ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Pattinson was handed the ban when he admitted abusing a Queensland player during a domestic match last week.

We believe we are going to win against India: Rabada

We believe we are going to win against India: Rabada

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada feels the upcoming T20I and Test series against India is a chance for his embattled team to figure where it stands against the world's best in a tough transition journey.

Strong ratings boost momentum for women's sport

Strong ratings boost momentum for women's sport

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has pushed back on suggestions that the pandemic would set the sport back.

Is the 2015 ICC World Cup too long and predictable?

Is the 2015 ICC World Cup too long and predictable?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Hitting out at the World Cup format, Indian Test batting great Rahul Dravid and former South Africa captain Graeme Smith have claimed that the tournament is too long and predictable for the top eight teams.

What calmed down angry Khawaja on being sidelined?

What calmed down angry Khawaja on being sidelined?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Australia's top order batsman, who had averaged 49.31 in 2019, has not been included in the national side for over a year.

5 INTERESTING matches to look forward to in 2019 World Cup

5 INTERESTING matches to look forward to in 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Only the top ten teams will be taking part in this World Cup and they all will play each other in a round-robin format before the semi-finals stage.

PHOTOS: Wins for Arsenal, Chelsea and Milan; Sevilla upset

PHOTOS: Wins for Arsenal, Chelsea and Milan; Sevilla upset

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Arsenal enjoyed a 3-0 win in Azerbaijan against Qarabag in the Europa League on Thursday and AC Milan beat Greece's Olympiakos Piraeus 3-1 but Sevilla suffered a shock defeat by Russians Krasnodar.

China has driven India into America's arms

China has driven India into America's arms

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Henry Kissinger once said, 'It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal.' India will have to wait and see, observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Buzz: Imran's advice for out-of-favour Sarfaraz

Buzz: Imran's advice for out-of-favour Sarfaraz

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Monday.

Images: South Africa show class with Dutch rout

Images: South Africa show class with Dutch rout

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

South Africa crushed the Netherlands by 231 runs in a lop-sided Group B match to record their second successive victory in the 2011 World Cup.

This young Indian spinner has got Aussies thinking...

This young Indian spinner has got Aussies thinking...

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Wary of the threat posed by Kuldeep Yadav, Australian captain Steve Smith on Saturday said the Indian left-arm wrist spinner is difficult to pick and his side has put in extra effort at the nets to prepare for him.

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

In Australia, Warner said cricketers do not have many options apart from training in their home states as of now.

Team mates want 'rogue' Warner gone

Team mates want 'rogue' Warner gone

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Some Australian players want a 'rogue' David Warner out of the team hotel in South Africa

Rajaratnam: Ex Galleon staff admits giving tips

Rajaratnam: Ex Galleon staff admits giving tips

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Smith, who is the US government's third key witness in the case, had pleaded guilty in January.

Simply perfect England end 27-year final wait

Simply perfect England end 27-year final wait

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Cricket can be a game of some complexity and nuance but as England showed in their dismantling of Australia in Thursday's World Cup semi-final, it can also be a remarkably straightforward sport.

ICC to take action after fans clash at Pak-Afghan match

ICC to take action after fans clash at Pak-Afghan match

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Local media reported that the trouble started when a plane towing the message 'Justice for Balochistan' flew over the venue.

7 MPs split from United Kingdom's Labour Party over Brexit

7 MPs split from United Kingdom's Labour Party over Brexit

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

MPs Chuka Umunna, Luciana Berger, Chris Leslie, Angela Smith, Mike Gapes, Gavin Shuker and Ann Coffey held a press conference in London to tell reporters that they would sit as a separate independent group within Britain's Parliament.

Australia need ideal No 3 batsman in ODIs: Ponting

Australia need ideal No 3 batsman in ODIs: Ponting

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Australia still searching for their best formula in ODIs, says Finch

Manchester United are not a team, says Mourinho

Manchester United are not a team, says Mourinho

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Mourinho not concerned by Manchester United's slow pre-season

IPL 2022: All The Numbers You Want

IPL 2022: All The Numbers You Want

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Debutants Gujarat Titans capped a fairytale season by beating inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to win the IPL title in their first season in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Images: WI thump plucky Ireland

Images: WI thump plucky Ireland

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Images from the World Cup match between West Indies and Ireland played in Mohali on Friday.

Dhoni to lead new IPL team Rising Pune Supergiants

Dhoni to lead new IPL team Rising Pune Supergiants

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

India's limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was named captain of new Indian Premier League franchise Rising Pune Supergiants on Monday.

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: Australia knock Pakistan out

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: Australia knock Pakistan out

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Australia knocked Pakistan out of the ICC World Twenty20 with a convincing 21-run victory, setting up a virtual quarter-final against hosts India to be played in Mohali on Sunday.

Lyon believes young Australia can climb 'cricket's biggest mountain'

Lyon believes young Australia can climb 'cricket's biggest mountain'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

'We may have to play ugly to score runs and take wickets. Captain Steve Smith talked about adapting to the conditions'

Why England and Belgium may want to be second

Why England and Belgium may want to be second

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

England and Belgium face a World Cup conundrum ahead of Thursday's crunch in Kaliningrad

First time Australia name two Test vice-captains

First time Australia name two Test vice-captains

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Hazlewood, Marsh named Australia's joint Test vice-captains

What India MUST do to win Test series in Australia

What India MUST do to win Test series in Australia

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'The key for India winning this series will be the batsmen around Kohli.'

Kohli is a little bit of an impulsive captain: Nehra

Kohli is a little bit of an impulsive captain: Nehra

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Virat Kohli's Indian team still has a long way to go before it is spoken of in the same breath as Australia of 2000s, believes former India pacer Ashish Nehra. Under Kohli's leadership, India earned its maiden series victory in Australia in 2018-19, achieving the feat after trying for seven decades.

Australia satisfied with India's security measures

Australia satisfied with India's security measures

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

Australia Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has expressed satisfaction with the security measures for foreign athletes during this year's sporting events in India in the wake of the recent terror threat by a militant group.

Why injuries are mounting this IPL season

Why injuries are mounting this IPL season

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Delhi Capitals has been the worst hit by the injuries

PICS: India maintain World Cup dominance over Pakistan

PICS: India maintain World Cup dominance over Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Put into bat in a stop-start, rain-hit match, India posted a commanding 336-5, with Rohit Sharma (140) smashing his second century of the tournament.

Rani first Indian to qualify for javelin throw final at Worlds

Rani first Indian to qualify for javelin throw final at Worlds

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The 27-year-old Annu sent the iron spear to a distance of 62.43m in her second round throw, bettering her earlier national record of 62.34m, which she achieved in March, to book a place for Tuesday's final.

Will Australia ruin McCullum's farewell Test match?

Will Australia ruin McCullum's farewell Test match?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

New Zealand's cricket team have run a gamut of emotions this week after they slumped to a heavy first Test loss to Australia then won three awards at their country's premier sports awards on Thursday.

Why Germany's exit won't affect England...

Why Germany's exit won't affect England...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Germany's exit has no bearing on England preparations for the World Cup latter stages and they will be going all out to win their final Group G match against Belgium, coach Gareth Southgate said on Wednesday.