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Sri Lanka cricketer Gunathilaka arrested for sexual assault

Sri Lanka cricketer Gunathilaka arrested for sexual assault

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was with the national squad for T20 World Cup in Australia, has been arrested on charges of sexual assault, team sources said on Sunday.

Overseas Friends of BJP ex-chief convicted of raping 5 Korean women in Australia

Overseas Friends of BJP ex-chief convicted of raping 5 Korean women in Australia

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Dhankhar also recorded his sexual assaults using a camera hidden in his bedside alarm clock and on his phone, it said.

Golf: Aditi makes cut in France; Diksha misses out

Golf: Aditi makes cut in France; Diksha misses out

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Aditi Ashok played a steady round of even par 72 to be tied-28th after the second round of the Amundi Evian Championship.

Aus players to be fully vaccinated by end November

Aus players to be fully vaccinated by end November

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Hockley was thankful they did not have to introduce vaccine mandates for players and that the idea was "almost irrelevant" due to the vaccination rate.

Boon, Silverwood to miss fourth Ashes Test

Boon, Silverwood to miss fourth Ashes Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The fourth Test is due to start next Tuesday with Australia having already retained the Ashes, leading the series 3-0 with two matches to play.

WTC final: Rahane back; SKY and Kuldeep dropped

WTC final: Rahane back; SKY and Kuldeep dropped

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Rahane's comeback after 15 months was on predictable lines

Sydney Test not at risk over COVID rules: NSW health minister

Sydney Test not at risk over COVID rules: NSW health minister

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The fourth Test will be played from January 5-9 at the SCG, with Australia having retained the Ashes after winning the first three games.

Horror of Australia's wildfires emerge

Horror of Australia's wildfires emerge

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Bushfires are an annual problem for Australia, but this season has been unprecedented. As of January 2, about 5.9 million hectares (13.5 million acres) of land has been burnt; that's larger than Denmark and The Netherlands. The Australian state of New South Wales also declared its third emergency in as many months -- the last two times, in November and December. Furthermore, 18 people have died, eight on New Year's Eve, making it one of Australia's most deadly bushfire seasons.

Mandira's Aussie holiday

Mandira's Aussie holiday

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Some stunning pictures!

Rain hits India preparations for Australia series

Rain hits India preparations for Australia series

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Play was impossible at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where the tourists are scheduled to play a non-first class tour match against an understrength representative side

'Why Won't Indian Players Play BBL?'

'Why Won't Indian Players Play BBL?'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

'It won't diminish the IPL, it will only grow them as a brand.'

Swaminarayan temple in Sydney defaced with anti-India graffiti

Swaminarayan temple in Sydney defaced with anti-India graffiti

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A prominent Hindu temple in Sydney was defaced by "anti-social elements" on Friday with anti-India graffiti on the walls, in the latest incident of vandalism against Hindu temples in Australia ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country later this month.

Oz schools evacuated after bomb hoax; third in 5 days

Oz schools evacuated after bomb hoax; third in 5 days

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Bomb threats were called in to Queensland schools, while Sydney's Cherrybrook Technology High and DenistoneEastPrimary School were also affected.

Sydney Opera House evacuated after bomb threat

Sydney Opera House evacuated after bomb threat

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

All tours of the Opera House were also cancelled for the day and ferries were either delayed or cancelled.

Angered family walks out on final day of Phil Hughes inquest

Angered family walks out on final day of Phil Hughes inquest

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The family of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes walked out of an inquest into his death on Friday after a submission from the lawyer for Cricket Australia that the coroner should not rule on claims the batsman been subject to threatening language. Hughes was hit on the back of the neck by a rising delivery when playing for South Australia in a domestic match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on November 25, 2014. He died two days later in a Sydney hospital.

Big money, big names: Major League Cricket looks to crack US market

Big money, big names: Major League Cricket looks to crack US market

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Five years after USA Cricket shared its plans to launch a domestic T20 tournament, the inaugural edition of the MLC kicked off having assembled an impressive array of investors.

History-maker Bayliss set for Ashes baptism of fire

History-maker Bayliss set for Ashes baptism of fire

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Strong, silent and one of cricket's quiet achievers, Trevor Bayliss may need that stoicism to accompany all his expertise when he becomes the first Australian coach to take charge of England in an Ashes series.

Retired Haddin to coach next generation in Australia

Retired Haddin to coach next generation in Australia

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin will move into coaching to pass on his knowledge to the next generation of local cricketers, coach Darren Lehmann has said.

Ashes updates: Australia's pacemen ready to wreak havoc

Ashes updates: Australia's pacemen ready to wreak havoc

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Australia's Josh Hazlewood is a 'genius' with line and length and will have no trouble being ready for next week's Ashes opener against England

Phil Hughes' funeral on December 3

Phil Hughes' funeral on December 3

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

The Hughes family also confirmed funeral arrangements will take place on December3 in their home town of Macksville in northern New South Wales.

Rob Quiney called in as cover for injured Watson

Rob Quiney called in as cover for injured Watson

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Australia have added left-handed batsman Rob Quiney to their squad as cover for all-rounder Shane Watson for the first test against South Africa.

Watson under injury cloud ahead of first Test

Watson under injury cloud ahead of first Test

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Australia have suffered another injury scare ahead of the first Test against top ranked South Africa after all-rounder Shane Watson appeared to pick up a calf strain in a first class match on Saturday.

Playing at home boost for Carey in pink-ball Test

Playing at home boost for Carey in pink-ball Test

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The 30-year-old will now have the chance to soak up a first Test in front of family and friends as Australia look to push for a 2-0 series lead.

2nd ODI between South Africa and England postponed

2nd ODI between South Africa and England postponed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The three-match series is in jeopardy after a number of COVID-19 cases in the bio-secure environment at the hotel both teams share, including a South African player, two hotel staff and potentially two members of the England party.

Top international stars give Pakistan Super League a miss!

Top international stars give Pakistan Super League a miss!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Several high-profile international cricketers have pulled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to the overlapping of dates with other franchise-based tournaments and many cricket boards denying permission to their players to compete in domestic T20 competitions.

SHOCKING! Siraj abused at Gabba

SHOCKING! Siraj abused at Gabba

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Mohammed Siraj was reportedly targeted by abusive members of the Gabba crowd on the first day of the fourth Test.

Applying to a foreign university? Seven things you must know!

Applying to a foreign university? Seven things you must know!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Watch out for these blunders before you hit submit!

Inquest into death of batsman Hughes opens in Sydney

Inquest into death of batsman Hughes opens in Sydney

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

A coroner's inquest into the death of Phillip Hughes opened on Monday, almost two years after the Australian cricketer died when he was struck by a ball during a match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Hughes was hit on the back of the neck by a rising delivery when batting for South Australia in a domestic match on Nov. 25, 2014. He died two days later in a Sydney hospital.

'Trevor's appointment a reminder that this Ashes will be a tough contest'

'Trevor's appointment a reminder that this Ashes will be a tough contest'

Rediff.com27 May 2015

There was general consensus in Australia on Wednesday that retaining the Ashes this year got a little bit harder after the appointment of wily compatriot Trevor Bayliss as England's new head coach.

Illness strikes England camp again in South Africa

Illness strikes England camp again in South Africa

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Influenza has ravaged England with several players and staff taken ill since arriving on Dec. 14.

Who killed Prabha Arun Kumar? The mystery continues

Who killed Prabha Arun Kumar? The mystery continues

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

On March 8, Bengaluru techie Prabha Arun Kumar was stabbed to death while returning home in Sydney. A month later, the Sydney police are still struggling to solve the murder mystery.

Australia can win Twenty20 World Cup: Clarke

Australia can win Twenty20 World Cup: Clarke

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Australia can win the Twenty20 World Cup this month, Test captain Michael Clarke said on Thursday, even if they are ranked ninth in the world and will have to do it without him.

SC withdraws Spigelman as arbitrator in RIL-Centre dispute

SC withdraws Spigelman as arbitrator in RIL-Centre dispute

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The apex court on March 31 named Spigelman as the third Arbitrator who shall act as the Chairman of the Arbitral Tribunal whose two other members are former Chief Justices of India -- S P Bharucha and V N Khare.

India alerts citizens about UK travel amid violent clashes

India alerts citizens about UK travel amid violent clashes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

"Indian travellers would be aware of recent disturbances in some parts of the United Kingdom. The High Commission of India in London is closely monitoring the situation," reads the message entitled 'Advisory for Indian Citizens Visiting the UK.'

This Aussie is giving up cricket for higher studies and charity work

This Aussie is giving up cricket for higher studies and charity work

Rediff.com12 May 2017

NSW cricketer Ryan Carters announces retirement at 26!

CL T20: Keen battle on cards as RCB face NSW Blues

CL T20: Keen battle on cards as RCB face NSW Blues

Rediff.com6 Oct 2011

Just who will reap the rich harvest for the all the hard labour put in, will be unravelled on Friday when a charged-up Royal Challengers Bangalore take on New South Wales Blues in the first semi-final of the Champions League Twenty20 here at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.

CL T20: RCB stun Redbacks with last-ball six, enter semis

CL T20: RCB stun Redbacks with last-ball six, enter semis

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Young KB Arun Karthik turned out to be the unlikely hero. He hit a stunning six off the last delivery of the match to power Royal Challengers Bangalore to the semi-finals of the Champions League Twenty20. They beat South Australia Redbacks by two wickets in the last group match on Wednesday night. RCB join Mumbai Indians, New South Wales Blues and Somerset in the last four.

In PHOTOS: Australia's worst flooding in 50 years

In PHOTOS: Australia's worst flooding in 50 years

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Floodwaters in Queensland are inching towards New South Wales, Australia's most populous state with authorities warning small communities south of the border to prepare for the deluge.

Ex-Australia spinner MacGill kidnapped for ransom

Ex-Australia spinner MacGill kidnapped for ransom

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Australian police arrested four men in dawn raids on Wednesday in connection with the alleged kidnap and assault of former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill.