News for 'Start of Ashes'

PHOTOS, 3rd Ashes Test: England get a pounding at MCG on Boxing Day

PHOTOS, 3rd Ashes Test: England get a pounding at MCG on Boxing Day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test played in Melbourne on Sunday.

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.

Ashes: Ponting speaks up after umpiring howlers

Ashes: Ponting speaks up after umpiring howlers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'But it's not a good spectacle when pretty obviously wrong decisions are made'

Bancroft, Wade named in Australia's Ashes squad

Bancroft, Wade named in Australia's Ashes squad

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Australia have named the following 17-man squad for the five-Test Ashes series against England, which begins at Edgbaston on Aug. 1.

WTC final: 'India have some class fast bowlers'

WTC final: 'India have some class fast bowlers'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon doesn't believe Australia's preparations for the World Test Championship final will be affected by the talk around the Ashes.

Ashes: Will England end 31-year Brisbane wait?

Ashes: Will England end 31-year Brisbane wait?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

A draw at the Gabba was enough for England to launch a successful Ashes tour of 2010-11, but James Anderson wants to go one better to silence the home crowd.

There's no reason why we can't keep playing on: Lyon backs Australia's ageing Test squad

There's no reason why we can't keep playing on: Lyon backs Australia's ageing Test squad

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Most players in Australia's Test squad are "closer to the end than the start" of their careers but they should be able to play on for another three to five years after working hard on their fitness and looking after their bodies, bowler Nathan Lyon said.

Winning the Ashes the pinnacle for Cook

Winning the Ashes the pinnacle for Cook

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

England captain believes there is change of mentality in the resurgent England squad

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.

Check out England's Ashes squad

Check out England's Ashes squad

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Penpix of England players in England's Ashes squad.

Warner fails in Ashes trial

Warner fails in Ashes trial

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Disgraced batsman David Warner's hopes of playing in the third Ashes Test looked slim on Friday after he failed in both innings of Australia A's tour match against a Zimbabwe Select XI in Harare.

England bring in Overton for fourth Ashes Test

England bring in Overton for fourth Ashes Test

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Captain Joe Root said conditions at Old Trafford should suit the 6 foot five tall Craig Overton.

Verbal volleys before Ashes make me chuckle: Cook

Verbal volleys before Ashes make me chuckle: Cook

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'All the talking stops very quickly and the series becomes a normal series after the first two hours'

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

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'

Ashes Updates: England 'content, relaxed, excited'

Ashes Updates: England 'content, relaxed, excited'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow said the tourists were "content, relaxed, excited" as they arrived in Brisbane on Sunday ahead of this week's opening Ashes Test.

England tour is like the Ashes for us, says Roach

England tour is like the Ashes for us, says Roach

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

West Indies had handed Joe Root's men a 2-1 defeat when England travelled to the Caribbeans last year and Roach said the visiting team wants to emulate that result.

Andy Flower joins Aus coaching staff ahead of WTC Final

Andy Flower joins Aus coaching staff ahead of WTC Final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

For Pat Cummins's side, the addition of Flower to the coaching staff will only add more to the expectations as they strive to become the first Australian team to win an Ashes series in England since 2001.

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Usman Khawaja will replace Travis Head in Australia's middle order for this week's fourth Ashes Test against England in the only change to the side that wrapped up the series in Melbourne last week.

Ashes PHOTOS: Ruthless Australia take control at Lord's

Ashes PHOTOS: Ruthless Australia take control at Lord's

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Images from Day 2 of the 2nd Ashes Test played at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, on Thursday.

Kohli on Chhetri, his daughter's cricket skills and RCB's turnaround

Kohli on Chhetri, his daughter's cricket skills and RCB's turnaround

Rediff.com17 May 2024

RCB are currently placed sixth in the IPL standings with 12 points from 13 games and will take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings in a must-win match in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Ponting to make comeback for Ashes?

Ponting to make comeback for Ashes?

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Ricky Ponting has revealed he might not be able to resist the lure of the Ashes if Australia asked him to come out of Test retirement.

Batting woes leave England on the brink in Ashes Test

Batting woes leave England on the brink in Ashes Test

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

England batting coach Graham Thorpe said they will not give up hope of saving the third Test against Australia, but a woeful batting display from the hosts on Friday left them with a mountain to climb to regain the Ashes.

Hussain on Broad's exit: Timing couldn't be more ideal

Hussain on Broad's exit: Timing couldn't be more ideal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Nasser Hussain showered praise on Stuart Broad after the veteran pacer bid farewell to international cricket with a memorable final day of his career.

Broad, Anderson eye one last Ashes tilt before retirement

Broad, Anderson eye one last Ashes tilt before retirement

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Commenting on the batsman who troubled them most, both named former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith.

Ash out of Shankar's Robot

Ash out of Shankar's Robot

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

The actress reportedly wants to start a family soon, and could not give dates for the film.

Ashes: Surprise Australia picks reward selectors' faith

Ashes: Surprise Australia picks reward selectors' faith

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The selection of opener Cameron Bancroft, wicketkeeper Tim Paine and number six Shaun Marsh all looked to have backfired early in the series-opener but all three finished strongly in Brisbane to help Australia to victory and boost their confidence ahead of the second test in Adelaide starting on Saturday.

Waugh returns to give Australia an Ashes lift

Waugh returns to give Australia an Ashes lift

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Australia have brought back former captain Steve Waugh to help the squad prepare for the final stretch of the Ashes series against England as the tourists look to rebound from the painful third Test defeat at Headingley. Waugh had left the squad after the first two Tests as scheduled but has rejoined the group ahead of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, starting on Wednesday.

Stokes gave us a few heart-stopping moments: Cummins

Stokes gave us a few heart-stopping moments: Cummins

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted his team had endured an uncomfortable time before winning the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's.

England's injured Stone ruled out of second Ashes Test

England's injured Stone ruled out of second Ashes Test

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Warwickshire bowler Stone is suffering with a lower back strain, his club said on Wednesday.

Stokes won't change mind about ODI retirement

Stokes won't change mind about ODI retirement

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Stokes acknowledged that he is nearing the conclusion of his career rather than the beginning, but he stated he still wants to stick around to play in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia at the end of 2025.

Australia paceman Starc in doubt for Ashes

Australia paceman Starc in doubt for Ashes

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Australia paceman Mitchell Starc is in doubt for the return Ashes series against England after suffering a stress fracture in his lower back.

England retain squad for second Ashes Test

England retain squad for second Ashes Test

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

England named an unchanged 13-man squad for the second Ashes Test against Australia starting at Lord's on Thursday.

Ashes: Defiant Smith puts Australia in control

Ashes: Defiant Smith puts Australia in control

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Steve Smith made a brave unbeaten 78 to lift Australia to 287 for three on the first day of the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval on Thursday.

T20 WC lesson for hockey star Sreejesh: Never give up!

T20 WC lesson for hockey star Sreejesh: Never give up!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Never give up, fight till last moment: Sreejesh's learning from Rohit's men

Johnson pondered retirement post Ashes defeat

Johnson pondered retirement post Ashes defeat

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson has admitted that he considered calling it quits after four of his closest teammates retired from the Test arena following the team's failure to retain the Ashes series against England.

Hick, Cooley to coach against England in Ashes tour match

Hick, Cooley to coach against England in Ashes tour match

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Former England batsman Graeme Hick and bowling coach Troy Cooley will pit their wits against the tourists when they mentor a Cricket Australia XI in a four-day Ashes tour match in Townsville next month.

There is going to be some ebbs and flows: Aus coach backs Labuschagne

There is going to be some ebbs and flows: Aus coach backs Labuschagne

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Australia coach Andrew McDonald is unperturbed by batter Marnus Labuschagne's recent run of low scores, saying that there are going to be "ebbs and flows" in one's Test career and the team is much more concerned about their batting line-up performing well as a collective.

'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.'

McGrath tips Ashes whitewash

McGrath tips Ashes whitewash

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

The Australian bowler risked having to wipe egg off his face for a second time.