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Fleming to miss Aus tour opener

Fleming to miss Aus tour opener

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

A mystery virus has forced the New Zealand captain out of his team's opening tour match in Australia.

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".

Who will fill the No 6 slot in Australia's batting line-up?

Who will fill the No 6 slot in Australia's batting line-up?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Ashton Agar and Usman Khawaja are the other two names doing the rounds, as the visitors grapple with injury issues ahead of the third Test starting in Ranchi on Thursday.

Off-form Amla makes South Africa World Cup squad

Off-form Amla makes South Africa World Cup squad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

South Africa have included off-form opening batsman Hashim Amla in their squad for the Cricket World Cup in England and Wales starting next month, but there is no place for all-rounder Chris Morris.

Air India storms into Bradman Cup final

Air India storms into Bradman Cup final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

They notched up an identical seven wicket victory over Cricket Association of Bengal and New South Wales on the opening day of the Unibic 20-20 Bradman Cup tournament in Bangalore.

Security row threatens Aussie torch relay

Security row threatens Aussie torch relay

Rediff.com4 May 2004

State governments in New South Wales and Victoria rejected plans by Athens organisers to send their own Greek security guards to protect the Olympic torch.

Is Cricket Australia ensuring care for youngsters?

Is Cricket Australia ensuring care for youngsters?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Cowan says Australia needed to do more to look after the mental health of young players tossed out of the top level

Hussey to replace Bevan

Hussey to replace Bevan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

Team India denied basic facilities in Brisbane hotel

Team India denied basic facilities in Brisbane hotel

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

It is learnt that BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, secretary Jay Shah and CEO Hemang Amin have all got in touch with their Cricket Australia counterparts after complaints reached them. They have been assured that the Indian contingent will be made to feel comfortable from here on. The series is tied 1-1 currently.

4 Pak brothers face life sentence for gang rape

4 Pak brothers face life sentence for gang rape

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

The brothers claimed to be victims of an anti-Muslim conspiracy and accused police of fabricating evidence against them.

CA rejects reports of India seeking change of venue for Brisbane Test

CA rejects reports of India seeking change of venue for Brisbane Test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Hockley said the Indian cricket board (BCCI) was 'fully across (and) supportive' of quarantine requirements in Queensland.

'I have to take wickets at little cost'

'I have to take wickets at little cost'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock on the team touring India and the promise it holds.

Astle confident of playing first Test

Astle confident of playing first Test

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

The New Zealand batsman said he has an 80 percent chance of playing the first Test against Australia on Thursday.

Fleming battles to get fit

Fleming battles to get fit

Rediff.com14 Nov 2004

The doubt over Fleming was a second blow for the Kiwis, who suffered an embarrassing nine-wicket loss to New South Wales on Sunday.

Ashes: Perth Test in doubt over 'strict' quarantine rules

Ashes: Perth Test in doubt over 'strict' quarantine rules

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Cricket Australia's hopes of staging the fifth Ashes Test in Perth appear in jeopardy, with the Western Australia (WA) state government reiterating its "very strict rules" on quarantine and restrictions on players' family members.

Parineeti Chopra's Amazing Australian holiday

Parineeti Chopra's Amazing Australian holiday

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Exploring the country like never before.

Timeline: How Phillip Hughes met with his fate

Timeline: How Phillip Hughes met with his fate

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Here is a how the late Phillip Hughes fought for his life after the fatal knock on the head during a domestic match on Tuesday...

Fielding will decide the winner

Fielding will decide the winner

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

Lee recalled for third Test

Lee recalled for third Test

Rediff.com22 Dec 2003

Brett Lee is the only change in the 12-man team named by the Australian selectors on Monday.

McGrath to miss rest of India series

McGrath to miss rest of India series

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

But pace bowler Brett Lee is all set to bolster the Aussie attack.

Washout could leave South Africa World Cup hopes down the drain

Washout could leave South Africa World Cup hopes down the drain

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

South Africa's hopes of a semi-final place at the Cricket World Cup appear to have been washed out along with their fixture against the West Indies at the Rose Bowl on Monday.

Does India want to win in Australia?

Does India want to win in Australia?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2003

If the answer is yes, former Australian Test off-spinner Gavin Robertson may have a couple of tips for Ganguly's gang.

Tahir's leg spin turns it for South Africa

Tahir's leg spin turns it for South Africa

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

South Africa won their first game at the World Cup, beating Afghanistan by nine wickets (DLS). Imran Tahir finished with figures of 4 for 29, the best figures by a spinner in the tournament so

UK minister Rishi Sunak releases 5-pound Gandhi coin to mark Diwali

UK minister Rishi Sunak releases 5-pound Gandhi coin to mark Diwali

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Available in a range of standards, including gold and silver, the special collectors' coin is designed by Heena Glover and features an image of a lotus, India's national flower, alongside one of Gandhi's most famous quotes -- "My life is my message".

Bracken takes CA to court for neglecting life-threatening injury

Bracken takes CA to court for neglecting life-threatening injury

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

After facing allegations of racially vilifying South African born former coach Mickey Arthur and a revelation about Michael Clarke considering Shane Watson a 'cancer', Cricket Australia is set to be in more trouble as Nathan Bracken prepares to take the board to the New South Wales Supreme Court on July 31.

Hockey World Cup: India handed tricky draw

Hockey World Cup: India handed tricky draw

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Hosts India drawn with England, Spain and Wales in Pool D of FIH World Cup

Miller, Tahir lead South Africa to thrilling super-over victory over Sri Lanka

Miller, Tahir lead South Africa to thrilling super-over victory over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

David Miller helped South Africa blast 14 runs from their super over, before the wily Tahir restricted Sri Lanka to only five in reply, two of which were wides.

Mark Waugh leads Bradman XI to victory

Mark Waugh leads Bradman XI to victory

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

The former Australian batting star crafted an unbeaten 108 in a six-wicket victory over England in a festival match.

No need for panic, say beaten England

No need for panic, say beaten England

Rediff.com7 Dec 2002

The tourists were all out for just 206 then captured just two wickets in reply as NSW wrapped up victory with eight overs to spare.

England can fight back in ODI series: Knight

England can fight back in ODI series: Knight

Rediff.com5 Dec 2002

The England ODI opening batsman feels a fresh start can be made by his side in the limited-overs series against Australia and Sri Lanka.\n\n

Aussies don't sledge: Brett Lee

Aussies don't sledge: Brett Lee

Rediff.com2 May 2005

'Modi, Modi' reverberates in Sydney as PM addresses diaspora

'Modi, Modi' reverberates in Sydney as PM addresses diaspora

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Modi thanked his Australian counterpart for supporting him in unveiling the foundation stone of 'Little India', a suburb of Sydney.

Flipkart ranked second among top global book sellers

Flipkart ranked second among top global book sellers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

E-commerce major Flipkart has been ranked second among top book sellers of the world.

Rajasthan Royals Want To Take Over Yorkshire

Rajasthan Royals Want To Take Over Yorkshire

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Rajasthan Royals have offered Yorkshire around 25 million pounds (Rs 260 crore/Rs 2.6 billion) to take complete control of the county club.

Australian cricketers Paine, Lyon see 'mind-blowing' fire devastation

Australian cricketers Paine, Lyon see 'mind-blowing' fire devastation

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Australian captain Tim Paine and Nathan Lyon visited Wingello, a town of about 500 people in hard-hit New South Wales, on Wednesday, days after it was devastated by the flames.

Aus 'keeper Nevill to replace Haddin in third Ashes Test

Aus 'keeper Nevill to replace Haddin in third Ashes Test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Peter Nevill has got the nod ahead of Brad Haddin as Australia's wicketkeeper for the third Ashes Test against England at Edgbaston, captain Michael Clarke confirmed on Tuesday.

Can India end long wait for Hockey World Cup title?

Can India end long wait for Hockey World Cup title?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Former captain Zafar Iqbal believes it won't be easy for India to reclaim the hockey World Cup title after a hiatus of 47 years as the hosts are placed in a tough pool alongside Spain, England and Wales.