News for 'Start of Ashes'

The Buckingham Murders Review: Kareena's Sublime Portrait Of Sadness

The Buckingham Murders Review: Kareena's Sublime Portrait Of Sadness

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Kareena's sombre performance lingered on long after I had left the theatre, notes Sukanya Verma.

US Open PICS: Sabalenka, Navarro storm into semis

US Open PICS: Sabalenka, Navarro storm into semis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

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

PICS: Pegula sends world No. 1 Swiatek out of US Open

PICS: Pegula sends world No. 1 Swiatek out of US Open

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday.

England make poor start to Ashes tour

England make poor start to Ashes tour

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

They conceded 347 runs from just 50 overs against the Prime Minister's XI.

'Melbourne win a nice start after Ashes defeat'

'Melbourne win a nice start after Ashes defeat'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Australian opening batsman Shane Watson, who hit a majestic century on Sunday, said that winning the Melbourne ODI against England was the perfect way to start the seven-match series.

'One Last Time, Jimmy!'

'One Last Time, Jimmy!'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

England great James Anderson, playing in his 188th and final Test before retirement, claimed his 701st wicket on Day 1.

Alcaraz Stunned!

Alcaraz Stunned!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

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

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'

Adelaide dismisses Perth Ashes Test swap proposal

Adelaide dismisses Perth Ashes Test swap proposal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Cricket Australia are expected to announce over the next few days that the fifth Test, scheduled for Jan. 14-18 at Perth Stadium, will be switched to another city because of Western Australia's hard line on quarantine.

Anderson fit but rested for first Ashes Test: Buttler

Anderson fit but rested for first Ashes Test: Buttler

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

England paceman James Anderson will be rested for the first Ashes Test against Australia but he is fit to play, wicketkeeper Jos Buttler said.

'Dad's Army' Australia need fresh faces to continue dominating world cricket: Vaughan

'Dad's Army' Australia need fresh faces to continue dominating world cricket: Vaughan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Former captain Michael Vaughan feels Australia looked jaded in the recent home Test series against the West Indies and said England stand a great chance in next year's Ashes if a "Dad's Army" is fielded by their arch-rivals.

Probe commences against Sheikh Hasina, 9 others for genocide

Probe commences against Sheikh Hasina, 9 others for genocide

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The application accuses Hasina and others of orchestrating a violent crackdown on student protestors, resulting in widespread casualties and human rights violations.

US Open: Medvedev restores order, Sinner whips O'Connell to make Round 4

US Open: Medvedev restores order, Sinner whips O'Connell to make Round 4

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

World number one Jannik Sinner's bid for a second Grand Slam title continued to gain momentum as he thumped Christopher O'Connell 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the US Open fourth round.

PIX: Australia trounce defending champs England

PIX: Australia trounce defending champs England

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between Australia and England, at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday.

England, Australia fly Down Under together ahead of the Ashes

England, Australia fly Down Under together ahead of the Ashes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

While Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood had played down the idea that sharing the same flight would be uncomfortable, his English counterpart Mark Wood was nervous with the prospect of flying with an Australian side which has just won its first-ever T20 World Cup just ahead of the Ashes.

England head coach Silverwood steps down after Ashes humiliation

England head coach Silverwood steps down after Ashes humiliation

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Following Chris Silverwood's exit, England are now on the hunt for their third head coach since 2019

Ashes: Australia hand Boland debut, England make 4 changes

Ashes: Australia hand Boland debut, England make 4 changes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Scott Boland will become the first indigenous Australian Test player since Jason Gillespie played his last match in 2006 when he receives his baggy green cap on Sunday.

All about Australian Open champion Ash Barty

All about Australian Open champion Ash Barty

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Ash Barty ended Australia's 44-year wait for a home winner at the Australian Open when the world number one staved off a fightback from American Danielle Collins to complete a 6-3, 7-6(2) win.

Ashes: England give conditional approval for Aus tour

Ashes: England give conditional approval for Aus tour

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

CA, the ECB and Australian authorities had been negotiating for many months over the touring conditions in a country where international arrivals have to isolate in quarantine hotels for 14 days, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

England set for Ashes after Root confirms participation

England set for Ashes after Root confirms participation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Captain Joe Root confirmed his participation in the five-Test series at the meeting and will likely be joined by a full-strength squad.

Ashes: 'England bowlers must be braver in third Test'

Ashes: 'England bowlers must be braver in third Test'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Captain Joe Root has denied trying to heap the blame on his bowlers for England's poor start to the Ashes series but insists they must be braver with the length of their bowling in the now crucial third Test.

Paris Olympics: Australians Ebden-Peers win men's doubles gold

Paris Olympics: Australians Ebden-Peers win men's doubles gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Czech duo Siniakova and Machac win mixed doubles gold

Labuschagne happy to lead without a title in Ashes

Labuschagne happy to lead without a title in Ashes

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

If Labuschagne's pride was wounded, the 27-year-old hid it well when asked about the snub in Brisbane on Friday.

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Since 2011, England have managed to eke out just a single draw in 13 Ashes Tests over three tours and their last two Tests in Sydney have resulted in humiliating defeats.

US Open PICS: Zverev, Fritz to clash in quarter-finals

US Open PICS: Zverev, Fritz to clash in quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Images from the men's singles action at the US Open on Sunday.

Meet Wimbledon champion Ash Barty

Meet Wimbledon champion Ash Barty

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

World number one Ash Barty became the first Australian woman to win the Wimbledon singles title for 41 years on Saturday when she defeated Czech Karolina Pliskova in the final.

Restoration of J-K statehood after assembly polls: Amit Shah

Restoration of J-K statehood after assembly polls: Amit Shah

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

On the Opposition's poll promise of statehood restoration, Shah said, "I want to ask Farooq Abdullah and Rahul Gandhi, who is going to restore the statehood. You cannot give it back. Why are you misleading the public?"

PIX: It's Sinner vs Draper in US Open semis!

PIX: It's Sinner vs Draper in US Open semis!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

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

Australia recall Khawaja for Ashes

Australia recall Khawaja for Ashes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Khawaja to battle Head for openers' spot as Australia name squad for first two Tests.

There is optimism for 'full crowds' for Ashes series

There is optimism for 'full crowds' for Ashes series

Rediff.com19 May 2021

CA said it had built quarantine periods for touring squads into the schedule but it is unlikely at this stage that England fans will be able to travel

England to start 2013 Ashes defence at Trent Bridge

England to start 2013 Ashes defence at Trent Bridge

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

England will start their defence of the Ashes against Australia at Trent Bridge in July next year with Durham hosting a Test in the series for the first time.

Root has Ashes century in his sights in Melbourne

Root has Ashes century in his sights in Melbourne

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Captain Joe Root has already plundered an English record 1,630 Test runs in 2021 and has two half-centuries in the Ashes series so far with 89 in Brisbane and 62 in Adelaide as his side slipped to two heavy defeats.

Hobart to stage fifth Ashes Test in place of Perth

Hobart to stage fifth Ashes Test in place of Perth

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Hobart will stage the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England in place of Perth, which was stripped of the hosting rights on Monday because of Western Australia border controls, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.

Tim David adds leg spin to arsenal for Australia in T20 WC

Tim David adds leg spin to arsenal for Australia in T20 WC

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Australia's Tim David working 'hard' on leg-spin, looking to find his 'own method'

Will tweak in dynamics bring Anderson more success?

Will tweak in dynamics bring Anderson more success?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

'Everybody talks about his age but with Jimmy you have to take age out of it. If he keeps taking wickets he keeps playing. If he doesn't, he doesn't, it's that simple.'

Ashes: Root, Stokes among English arrivals in Australia

Ashes: Root, Stokes among English arrivals in Australia

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Captain Joe Root and all-rounder Ben Stokes were among the first arrivals to touch down in Brisbane on Saturday ahead of England's Ashes series against Australia.

New coach may not be appointed before the start of the Ashes: Strauss

New coach may not be appointed before the start of the Ashes: Strauss

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The new director of England and Wales Cricket Board( ECB), Andrew Strauss, has said that the new coach may not be appointed before the start of the Ashes in July.

Top teams perform on tour, not just at home: Hayden

Top teams perform on tour, not just at home: Hayden

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli and Australia's Steve Smith would be more than keen to stamp their authority in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series in which runs would be "at a premium", feels Australian great Matthew Hayden.

'England Ashes squad not strongest, but neither is Australia's'

'England Ashes squad not strongest, but neither is Australia's'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

The opening match of the series begins in Brisbane on December 8, with Australia playing their first Test since losing to India in January.

PICS: Debutant Boland destroys England as Australia retain Ashes

PICS: Debutant Boland destroys England as Australia retain Ashes

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Ashes Test played between Australia and England at the MCG on Tuesday.