News for 'Start of Ashes'

I haven't been everyone's cup of tea, signs off Warner

I haven't been everyone's cup of tea, signs off Warner

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Well aware that he has not been "everyone's cup of tea", the enigmatic David Warner says he would have toned down a bit if he were to start all over again.

Cheteshwar Pujara on fire with third century in County season

Cheteshwar Pujara on fire with third century in County season

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara continued to thrive in the English County circuit

Aus fire more verbal shots in Ashes buildup

Aus fire more verbal shots in Ashes buildup

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

The Aussie paceman identified Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss as his two 'bunnies'.

Cummins' 'Sweetest Moment'...

Cummins' 'Sweetest Moment'...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'To walk out for the toss and just see 130,000 blue Indian shirts, it's an experience you'll never forget.'

Australia cement No. 1 ranking after Ashes sweep

Australia cement No. 1 ranking after Ashes sweep

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

Ricky Ponting's men have stretched their lead to 21 points over England and their 135 points is the highest rating since a modified format was introduced in 2003.

'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.

Cummins banishes captaincy queries with World Cup heroics

Cummins banishes captaincy queries with World Cup heroics

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Pat Cummins may be undecided about his future as Australia's One-Day International captain after the World Cup but few of his compatriots will be urging him to stand down after his efforts in India.

India stun champions Australia in explosive start to T20 WC

India stun champions Australia in explosive start to T20 WC

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Images from ICC Women's T20 World Cup opener between Australia and India in Sydney on Friday.

Green Will Bring IPL Skills To WTC Final

Green Will Bring IPL Skills To WTC Final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'It will be looking to score, and then if it's a good ball, defend.'

Nirma's new clothes: The journey of detergent brand towards healthcare

Nirma's new clothes: The journey of detergent brand towards healthcare

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Nirma's tryst with the pharmaceutical space started in 2006 when it acquired the ailing Core Healthcare in a deal reported to be worth Rs 300 crore. The Ahmedabad-based manufacturer of intravenous fluids was subsequently renamed Nirlife. Pharma industry insiders say Nirma, which broke open the detergent market in the 1990s with low prices and massive advertising, tried an encore of the low-price strategy in pharma, but with mixed results.

Edgbaston Test: England thrash Australia, go 2-1 up in Ashes series

Edgbaston Test: England thrash Australia, go 2-1 up in Ashes series

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Ian Bell guided England to an eight-wicket victory over Australia in the third test at Edgbaston on Friday to put the hosts 2-1 up in the series with two matches to play.

How Australia plan to conquer India

How Australia plan to conquer India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The documentary, which premieres on Prime Video this week, charts the success and failure of Cummins' team

'Aus-CA pay dispute ends, Smith 'looking forward to India and Ashes'

'Aus-CA pay dispute ends, Smith 'looking forward to India and Ashes'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'I'd like to thank the ACA for negotiating on behalf of the players and I'm excited that we can all start working together again to continue to grow our great game'

Will India-Aus adopt 'Bazball' approach in WTC Final?

Will India-Aus adopt 'Bazball' approach in WTC Final?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

India have recalled Ajinkya Rahane to reinforce their batting line-up, which will have to be at its best to negate the Australian attack.

'A player is going to die', says Medvedev

'A player is going to die', says Medvedev

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'You cannot imagine, one player is going to die and then they're going to see'

ASHES PHOTOS: England retain urn after rain forces draw at Old Trafford

ASHES PHOTOS: England retain urn after rain forces draw at Old Trafford

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Images from Day Five of the third Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford, Manchester on Monday.

Ashes: Australia optimistic on Starc for Lord's Test

Ashes: Australia optimistic on Starc for Lord's Test

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Paceman Mitchell Starc took pain-killing injections for his strained ankle to bowl through Australia's opening Ashes defeat in Cardiff but is confident he will be fit for the second match at Lord's, captain Michael Clarke has said.

England must rekindle Ashes form to save series

England must rekindle Ashes form to save series

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Michael Vaughan and the England team need to reproduce the form displayed during the Ashes to beat Pakistan in the final Test.

Graeme Swann helping group of England spinners ahead of India tour

Graeme Swann helping group of England spinners ahead of India tour

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Having been there and done that, Graeme Swann is now mentoring a group of young England spinners, who would feature in a 'Shadow Tour' of India next month with a couple of them in contention to make it to senior team for five-Test series, starting January 25.

Ashes PHOTOS, Day 3: Bell, Broad help England take control at Trent Bridge

Ashes PHOTOS, Day 3: Bell, Broad help England take control at Trent Bridge

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Photos from Day 3 in the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.

Harry Brook admits having a 'blow-up'

Harry Brook admits having a 'blow-up'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

England batter Harry Brook admitted that he had a blow-up after he fell to Mitchell Starc on Day 4 of the third Test of the Ashes 2023 series on Sunday.

Cummins stars again; Australia sweeps series vs Pak

Cummins stars again; Australia sweeps series vs Pak

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins took 10 wickets to lead Australia to Pakistan series triumph

He'll be terrific: Ponting picks Australia's playing XI for WTC final

He'll be terrific: Ponting picks Australia's playing XI for WTC final

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Ahead of the WTC final between India and Australia, Ricky Ponting picked Australia's playing XI.

Alcaraz's sensational surge! Can he dethrone Medvedev?

Alcaraz's sensational surge! Can he dethrone Medvedev?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Alcaraz stops Zverev to set up semi-final of US Open champions

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia dominant as England stare at innings defeat

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia dominant as England stare at innings defeat

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Images from Day 4 of the 5th and final Ashes Test between Australia and England at the SCG in Sydney on Sunday

Adapting to varied conditions Indian bowlers' strength

Adapting to varied conditions Indian bowlers' strength

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Even though Ravichandran Ashwin featured in just one game (against Australia), finishing with figures of one for 34, Mhambrey feels the veteran off-spinner has a lot to offer in terms of experience.

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

US Open PIX: Error-prone Alcaraz into third round; Murray out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

IMAGES from matches on Day 4 of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Thursday.

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.

Returning Kuldeep rises from the ashes

Returning Kuldeep rises from the ashes

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'This hat-trick tops my list as I was under pressure for last 10 months'

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev in quarters; Jabeur sent packing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 8 of the action at the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Australia focus on one-day crown after Ashes rout

Australia focus on one-day crown after Ashes rout

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

With the Ashes Tests already consigned to history, Australia's cricketers have switched their attention back to one-day cricket and the defence of their World Cup title in the West Indies.

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.

Roof planned for U.S. Open's Arthur Ashe stadium

Roof planned for U.S. Open's Arthur Ashe stadium

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) will reveal plans to build a retractable roof over the centre court at Arthur Ashe Stadium as part of major changes to the U.S. Open venue in Flushing Meadows.

Warner, Marsh rested; Hazlewood returns for SL T20s

Warner, Marsh rested; Hazlewood returns for SL T20s

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Opener David Warner and all-rounder Mitch Marsh will be rested for the five-match Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka next month to prepare for the upcoming tour of Pakistan.

A tour of the WI, SA and Australia part of India's WTC cycle

A tour of the WI, SA and Australia part of India's WTC cycle

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The structure of the nine-team WTC remains intact with each side playing three home and as many away series over a two-year period culminating in the final of a one-off Test.

Recipe: Chef Sara's Olan

Recipe: Chef Sara's Olan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

A wholesome and unusual Kerala-style curry made with ash gourd, cowpeas and coconut milk.

England bowlers toil in first Ashes warm-up

England bowlers toil in first Ashes warm-up

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

England made a poor start to their Australia tour on Thursday with their fancied bowling attack forced to toil by a second-string Western Australia Chairman's XI at Perth.

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.

MacGill replaces Warne for fourth Ashes Test

MacGill replaces Warne for fourth Ashes Test

Rediff.com22 Dec 2002

The leg-spinner was the only change to the side that thrashed England in each of the first three Tests to clinch the five-match series.

India vs England promises thrills, turners, and drama!

India vs England promises thrills, turners, and drama!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Can the subcontinent giants maintain their 12-year invincibility?