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CT Semis: Should India Play Chakravarthy?

CT Semis: Should India Play Chakravarthy?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Except in the IPL, the Australians have not had a good look at Varun Chakravarthy's bowling and that could spell trouble for Steve Smith and Co.

'The pitches in England look brutal for bowlers'

'The pitches in England look brutal for bowlers'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'I wouldn't bowl to him (Gill) in England, that's for sure.'

India's New King of Test Centuries!

India's New King of Test Centuries!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill's unbeaten 129 in Delhi wasn't just another century; it was history etched in numbers and intent.

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli top-scored with a fluent 84 as India overpowered Australia by five wickets to storm into the ICC Champions Trophy final, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

Mendis hits century as Sri Lanka crush Australia

Mendis hits century as Sri Lanka crush Australia

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

This is Sri Lanka's biggest victory over Australia in ODIs in terms of runs.

Aus coach backs Smith, Labuschagne to fire in second Test

Aus coach backs Smith, Labuschagne to fire in second Test

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'We've got some areas we can improve, there's some growth within the team and there's two obvious ones.'

What Was Kohli Trying To Do?!

What Was Kohli Trying To Do?!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli imitates Cameron Bancroft's infamous sandpaper gate incident.

I don't coach Smith, he coaches himself, says Langer

I don't coach Smith, he coaches himself, says Langer

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Coach Langer backed Smith and warned Team India that great players do not miss out on scoring for a long period.

Smith joins DC squad in Mumbai, to quarantine for seven days

Smith joins DC squad in Mumbai, to quarantine for seven days

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

The prolific right-hand batsman, who joined the Rajasthan Royals franchise in 2019, captained the side in the 2020 edition in the UAE, where they finished last.

Test Rankings: Brook goes top, Gill soars to No 6

Test Rankings: Brook goes top, Gill soars to No 6

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

England's right-handed batter Harry Brook has replaced his teammate Joe Root to reclaim the No. 1 Test batter's position in the world

Pant, Dhawan, Smith, Ashwin, Rahane, Woakes DANCE

Pant, Dhawan, Smith, Ashwin, Rahane, Woakes DANCE

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

It was all fun and dance in the Delhi Capitals camp as some of their top players showed off their nimble footwork on the dance floor.

Babar who? Kamran steps up with stunning ton

Babar who? Kamran steps up with stunning ton

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Nasser Hussain hailed Pakistan's debutant batter Kamran Ghulam for his century during the second Test against Three Lions at Multa

Who Will Open For Australia Vs India?

Who Will Open For Australia Vs India?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Steve Smith hasn't enjoyed an ideal start in his new role as as opener, with 171 runs from four Tests at an average of 28.

Smith, Warner share celebratory pics after retaining Ashes

Smith, Warner share celebratory pics after retaining Ashes

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

After winning the fourth Test match against England and retaining the Ashes, Australia batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner shared their team's celebratory moments with the fans.

Series In Numbers: The Gill Effect & England's Woes

Series In Numbers: The Gill Effect & England's Woes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

India made 3,809 runs in this series, which is the most ever scored by a team in a five Test series.

Labuschagne relishes challenge for spot in Ashes squad

Labuschagne relishes challenge for spot in Ashes squad

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

He also admitted to learning a lot from 'one of the best players in the world', his teammate Steve Smith.

Delhi Capitals 'happy to have' Smith at low price

Delhi Capitals 'happy to have' Smith at low price

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Kaif said he was expecting that Delhi Capitals would have to spend more money in order to buy Smith

Australia media fumes over 'Perth-etic Humiliation'

Australia media fumes over 'Perth-etic Humiliation'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Australian media summed up their team's 295-run hammering by India in the opening Test with strong headlines such as 'Perth-etic Humiliation' and 'Monster Loss', former players called for some tough decisions, including sacking Marnus Labuschagne.

Will Smith take over as Australia's full-time Test captain?

Will Smith take over as Australia's full-time Test captain?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Steve Smith has no ambition to be Australia's full-time captain again, the 33-year-old said after leading the team to a nine-wicket victory in the third Test against India.

Flattest Day 1 pitch of the series: Aus captain Smith

Flattest Day 1 pitch of the series: Aus captain Smith

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Australian captain Steve Smith said the pitch for the fourth and final Test match at the Narendra Modi Stadium potentially looks to be the 'flattest day one track' of the series.

Konstas aims to 'nail process' in bid for Ashes call-up

Konstas aims to 'nail process' in bid for Ashes call-up

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'I feel like as long as I prepare as well as possible, I tick all the boxes ... and then just let my reactions do the talking. Just try and keep it simple, see ball hit ball.'

Smith on super successful comeback post ban

Smith on super successful comeback post ban

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Australia and India are currently gearing up for the four-match Test series. The first Test will get underway on Thursday at the Adelaide Oval and it will be a day-night contest.

SEE: Warner sweats it out in hotel; Smith relaxes

SEE: Warner sweats it out in hotel; Smith relaxes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Rajasthan Royals' captain Steve Smith joined his team and waved to the fans from his hotel balcony.

2nd Test: Mathews rescues SL but Australia sniff victory

2nd Test: Mathews rescues SL but Australia sniff victory

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Dimuth Karunaratne's Test career ended in a whimper as Sri Lanka's most prolific Test opener fell caught behind to Kuhnemann after making 14.

I've outdone my expectations: Head

I've outdone my expectations: Head

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

After Australia were reduced to 75 for 3, Steve Smith steadied the innings, providing much-needed runs, while Head powered his way to a second consecutive Test century, continuing his prolific form against India.

Big show strikes! Maxwell equals Rohit, Warner

Big show strikes! Maxwell equals Rohit, Warner

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Glenn Maxwell levelled with names like compatriots David Warner, Aaron Finch, the Indian legend Rohit Sharma and England's Jos Buttler, becoming the player with the joint-fourth-highest centuries in T20 cricket.

Webster, Carey rally Australia after top-order flops again

Webster, Carey rally Australia after top-order flops again

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Alex Carey scored 63 and Beau Webster 60 as Australia were bowled out for 286. West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph took 4 wickets for 61 runs on Day 1 of the second Test.

Windies send Australia crashing on Day 1 of Day-Night 3rd Test

Windies send Australia crashing on Day 1 of Day-Night 3rd Test

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

The West Indies produced another dominant day with the ball against Australia and then survived a tense final hour Saturday to take the honours after the first day of the day-night third Test.

Australia's Smith on road to recovery after concussion

Australia's Smith on road to recovery after concussion

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Australia batsman Steve Smith took to social media to reassure his fans he will be alright after suffering a concussion while attempting to save a six in Sunday's Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka in Sydney.

Tendulkar hails Smith's sensational comeback

Tendulkar hails Smith's sensational comeback

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar lauded Australia's Steve Smith on making a remarkable comeback to Test cricket.

Cummins stays home, Smith may lead in Ahmedabad Test too

Cummins stays home, Smith may lead in Ahmedabad Test too

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Smith may lead Asutralia in the fourth and final Test against India as regular captain Pat Cummins stays put in Sydney.

Australia's game plan revealed: 400 or ...

Australia's game plan revealed: 400 or ...

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Alex Carey reckons Australia might need to put at least 400 runs on the board if they bat first against South Africa

Joe Root dethrones Brook in latest ICC Rankings

Joe Root dethrones Brook in latest ICC Rankings

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Joe Root has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after his stellar efforts helped England secure a 22-run victory over India at Lord's, according to the official website of the ICC.

Smith, Starc out of South Africa tour with injuries

Smith, Starc out of South Africa tour with injuries

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Steve Smith and fast bowler Mitchell Starc have been ruled out of the white-ball series in South Africa through injuries.

'What If Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood Were Playing?'

'What If Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood Were Playing?'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Leg spinner Adam Zampa was the most experienced bowler for the Aussies, having played 111 ODIs.

Smith one of the candidates for Australia Test captaincy

Smith one of the candidates for Australia Test captaincy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Paine succeeded Smith as captain in 2018 after the batter was banned from international cricket for 12 months and suspended from leadership roles for two years for his role in the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal.

You Let Aussies Dictate: Steyn Slams Proteas

You Let Aussies Dictate: Steyn Slams Proteas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

South Africa's dream start to the World Test Championship final quickly turned into a nightmare at Lord's, as their batters failed to back up Kagiso Rabada's five-wicket masterclass.

Smith denies cheating claims over viral footage of scuffing pitch

Smith denies cheating claims over viral footage of scuffing pitch

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

'It's something I do in games to visualise where we are bowling, how the batter is playing our bowlers and then out of habit I always mark centre.'

'Stop booing Smith': UK sports minister tells England fans

'Stop booing Smith': UK sports minister tells England fans

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Steve Smith received a standing ovation for a fighting 92 at Lord's despite being struck on the neck by a Jofra Archer bouncer.

RR captain Smith fined for slow over-rate against MI

RR captain Smith fined for slow over-rate against MI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Only Jos Buttler got going with the bat for the Steve Smith-led side as he played a knock of 70 runs. Bumrah emerged as a star with the ball for Mumbai as he returned with the figures of 4-20 in his four overs.