News for 'Start of Ashes'

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

All-conquering Djokovic eyes history in New York

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for a fifth Flushing Meadows crown when he meets Moldovan Radu Albot

Ponting warns India ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Ponting warns India ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

India, who have returned victorious in both their previous Test assignments Down Under with identical margins of 2-1, will take on the world No.1 Australia in a five-Test series starting on November 22.

'People are starting to understand how good he is'

'People are starting to understand how good he is'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting said that England batter Joe Root is fulfilling his full potential with his run over two years.

Ashes PIX: Starc, Cummins put Australia on brink of victory

Ashes PIX: Starc, Cummins put Australia on brink of victory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Australia's pacemen Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins ripped out England's top order with a masterclass of textbook bowling to put their side in sight of a 2-0 Ashes lead on Saturday.

Pant's Break Turning Point Of T20 WC Final

Pant's Break Turning Point Of T20 WC Final

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Rohit Sharma believes the major turning point of the T20 World Cup final was Rishabh Pant taking a break to get taping done on his knee.

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'The romanticism of late night tennis in New York, it's time to move past that'

Injury crisis hit Aussie bowling lineup ahead of India series

Injury crisis hit Aussie bowling lineup ahead of India series

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Australia's decision to field an unchanged frontline pace attack last summer might have been unusual as selectors now reassess their seam options after losing allrounder Cameron Green.

Start of Ashes third Test delayed

Start of Ashes third Test delayed

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

The start of the Ashes third Test between England and Australia was delayed on Thursday due to heavy rain over the past 24 hours.

Tiafoe falls short, but US tennis is back!

Tiafoe falls short, but US tennis is back!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Frances Tiafoe sees huge strides for American men after another deep US Open run. The ebullient fan favourite was already looking to the future.

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.

PICS: Sinner holds off Taylor Fritz for US Open crown

PICS: Sinner holds off Taylor Fritz for US Open crown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles final between Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Sunday.

US Open PIX: Rusty Djokovic eases to victory; Thiem out

US Open PIX: Rusty Djokovic eases to victory; Thiem out

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title kicked off on Monday with an easy win over qualifier Radu Albot in the US Open first round.

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow's 'controversial dismissal' on the final Day of the second Ashes Test at the Lord's has left the cricketing world divided.

Historic! South Africa finally banish semi-final jinx!

Historic! South Africa finally banish semi-final jinx!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A clinical South Africa skittled Afghanistan for 56 on their way to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the first Twenty20 World Cup semi-final.

Sri Lanka's Rathnayake to make Test debut in Manchester

Sri Lanka's Rathnayake to make Test debut in Manchester

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The second match of the series will be played at Lord's, starting from August 29 and the final Test match of the series will take place at Kennington Oval on September 6.

T20 WC: India women eye big win vs injury-hit Australia

T20 WC: India women eye big win vs injury-hit Australia

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

India along with New Zealand and Pakistan are in contention for the last remaining semi-final spot from Group A.

Ashes not in jeopardy despite multiple COVID-19 cases

Ashes not in jeopardy despite multiple COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley rejected the idea of making changes to the remaining Ashes schedule.

Starc strike delivers Harmison moment in Ashes opener

Starc strike delivers Harmison moment in Ashes opener

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Mitchell Starc's first ball of the match was as good as Steve Harmison's was poor, a full yorker which went behind the legs of hapless England opener Rory Burns and swung into the base of his stumps

Review: Citadel: Diana Has Fast-Paced Action

Review: Citadel: Diana Has Fast-Paced Action

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Citadel: Diana is fun to watch, in a popcorn entertainment way, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Ashes blame game has started in England...

Ashes blame game has started in England...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Former England spinner Graeme Swann was critical of England's senior players who have done 'next to nothing' as Australia regained the Ashes in Perth on Monday.

Incredible India! Bumrah & Co shine as SA choke in T20 WC final

Incredible India! Bumrah & Co shine as SA choke in T20 WC final

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

India secured their second Twenty20 World Cup title with a dramatic seven-run win over South Africa in the final in Barbados.

Stunning Fightback! India edge SA to win T20 World Cup

Stunning Fightback! India edge SA to win T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup FINAL played between India and South Africa in Barbados on Saturday

Australia pacer Hazlewood to miss second Ashes Test

Australia pacer Hazlewood to miss second Ashes Test

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the second Ashes Test in Adelaide with a side injury, Cricket Australia said on Monday.

The Man Who Knocked Out Carlos Alcaraz!

The Man Who Knocked Out Carlos Alcaraz!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'I had some nerves but if you want to beat one of these guys you have to be unbelievably calm and keep your head there.'

King Kohli silences doubters

King Kohli silences doubters

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli continued his love affair with T20 World Cup finals, reaching his second fifty in as many appearances.

US Open PIX: Zheng triumphs in a thriller; Gauff out!

US Open PIX: Zheng triumphs in a thriller; Gauff out!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

China's Zheng Qinwen is bidding to become the fourth woman to win Olympic gold and the US Open title in the same year

US Open PIX: Sinner battles into quarters; Medvedev cruises

US Open PIX: Sinner battles into quarters; Medvedev cruises

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Images from the men's singles Round of 16 matches at the US Open on Monday.

Ashes: Stokes trains along with rest of the England

Ashes: Stokes trains along with rest of the England

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Ben Stokes joined the England squad for a training session for the first time after his six-month lay off from cricket at the Metrico stadium in the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia on Thursday.

Australia eyeing Ashes whitewash, says Lyon

Australia eyeing Ashes whitewash, says Lyon

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Australia will press for an Ashes series whitewash against England to boost their chances of making the final of the 2021-23 World Test Championship (WTC), spin spearhead Nathan Lyon said on Sunday.

Cummins 'tricks' as Australia beat Bangladesh amid rain

Cummins 'tricks' as Australia beat Bangladesh amid rain

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Pat Cummins registered the first hat-trick of the 2024 T20 World Cup as Australia restricted Bangladesh to 140 for 8 in the Super Eight match at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium, in Antigua, on Friday.

US Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka cruise; Zheng stretched

US Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka cruise; Zheng stretched

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Wednesday.

US Open PIX: Swiatek, Osaka, Kenin through to Round 2

US Open PIX: Swiatek, Osaka, Kenin through to Round 2

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles first round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

Labuschagne won't overthink 'uncharacteristic' dismissals of 1st Ashes Test

Labuschagne won't overthink 'uncharacteristic' dismissals of 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting backed Labuschagne to return to his best.

Vaughan says England under Stokes capable of winning Ashes next year

Vaughan says England under Stokes capable of winning Ashes next year

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'England can regain the urn next summer'

Ashes PIX: Stokes falls short as Aus bag Lord's Test to take 2-0 lead

Ashes PIX: Stokes falls short as Aus bag Lord's Test to take 2-0 lead

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

England captain Ben Stokes' swashbuckling 155 was in vain as Australia won the second Ashes Test at Lord's by 43 runs on an extraordinary final day on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-Test series.

Rohit's T20 World Cup ends on a mixed note

Rohit's T20 World Cup ends on a mixed note

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

In eight matches this tournament, Rohit ended with 257 runs at an average of 36.71, with a strike rate of 156.70.

PIX: Fritz outlasts Tiafoe; meets Sinner in US Open final

PIX: Fritz outlasts Tiafoe; meets Sinner in US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles semi-finals at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

US Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka advance; Azarenka exits

US Open PIX: Gauff, Sabalenka advance; Azarenka exits

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles third round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

PIX: Fritz stuns Zverev, to face Tiafoe in US Open semi-finals

PIX: Fritz stuns Zverev, to face Tiafoe in US Open semi-finals

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.