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'To chase down 350 is a fantastic effort; Credit to Australia'

'To chase down 350 is a fantastic effort; Credit to Australia'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

England skipper Jos Buttler expressed delight in Ben Duckett's record-breaking knock even as he hailed Australia for chasing down a massive total of 352 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match in Lahore on Saturday.

Warner and Smith keep Australia in the hunt against Bangladesh

Warner and Smith keep Australia in the hunt against Bangladesh

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Earlier, Nathan Lyon kept Australia in the contest, claiming six for 82 to help bowl out Bangladesh for 221 after the hosts had resumed on 45 for one.

'Don't have to play at such a high & risky tempo'

'Don't have to play at such a high & risky tempo'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Ahead of the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Tophy, Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith opened up on the mistakes made by the visitors in the first two Tests.

T20 Rankings: Abhishek's epic 135 rockets him to No 2

T20 Rankings: Abhishek's epic 135 rockets him to No 2

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

India's Abhishek Sharma has surged to the second spot in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings for batters after a stunning 135-run innings in the fifth and final T20I against England.

Australia struggling without banned Warner, Smith: Paine

Australia struggling without banned Warner, Smith: Paine

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Australia captain believes the result could have been different had Steve Smith and David Warner been available for the home side in Melbourne.

Delhi Capitals Enjoy The Beach

Delhi Capitals Enjoy The Beach

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

After their thrilling win against the Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals' players enjoyed a well-earned day off at the beach.

Pant, Jadeja rise in ICC Test rankings

Pant, Jadeja rise in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Washington Sundar jumped seven places to move to 46th on the same list for Test bowlers.

Cummins signs with Major League Cricket franchise

Cummins signs with Major League Cricket franchise

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Cummins is one of cricket's most recognised players as a top performer in all three formats (test, one day and T20) who led Australia to the test and one-day world championships last year.

Banned Smith aims for strong comeback in IPL next year

Banned Smith aims for strong comeback in IPL next year

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Former Australia captain Steve Smith said he is desperate to recover lost ground ahead of next year's World Cup by competing in the IPL after being left so deflated by the ball-tampering scandal that getting out of bed became a struggle.

Can Bumrah surpass Ashwin's record in Melbourne?

Can Bumrah surpass Ashwin's record in Melbourne?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah has reached an impressive milestone in the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings, sitting at 904 rating points

Can Smith surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record?

Can Smith surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Former Australia batsman Brad Hodge said current skipper Steve Smith will continue to accumulate runs in Test cricket and could surpass the likes of Sachin Tendulkar.

McGrath wants Aus batters to value their wicket

McGrath wants Aus batters to value their wicket

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Australia team has come in for criticism from former players over various issues including their approach and selection.

'India can win Champions Trophy despite Bumrah's absence'

'India can win Champions Trophy despite Bumrah's absence'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan believes India has a strong chance to win the Champions Trophy despite the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.

Du Plessis defends De Kock, Smith calls for calm

Du Plessis defends De Kock, Smith calls for calm

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis defended Quinton de Kock again on Thursday, suggesting Australia's opening batsman David Warner had crossed a line in his sledging of the wicketkeeper in the tempestuous first Test.

Warne: Punishment doesn't fit the crime for Smith

Warne: Punishment doesn't fit the crime for Smith

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

After condemning Steve Smith's conduct during the Cape Town Test on Sunday, Shane Warne struck a more supportive tone on Wednesday.

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Saturday.

Kohli, Jaiswal rise in Test rankings, Rohit drops to 6th

Kohli, Jaiswal rise in Test rankings, Rohit drops to 6th

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has moved up a spot to seventh.

Smith: Would love to see Aus win Test Series in India

Smith: Would love to see Aus win Test Series in India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Steve Smith believes India is one of the toughest places to play Test cricket and winning a five-day format series in the country is a major career goal for him. Smith also heaped praise on India's spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, describing him as a difficult bowler to face in the subcontinent.

Kohli slips behind Smith in ICC Test rankings

Kohli slips behind Smith in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Hat-trick man Jasprit Bumrah attains highest rating points by an India seamer since since Kapil Dev in 1981.

DRS row: Should ICC sanction Australia captain Smith?

DRS row: Should ICC sanction Australia captain Smith?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Former India captains have called on cricket authorities to investigate Australia skipper Steve Smith amid allegations his team flouted the rules of the game when deciding whether to review decisions during the second Test.

Australia batters make it rare 1-2-3 in ICC Test rankings

Australia batters make it rare 1-2-3 in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Steve Smith and Travis Head join top-ranked Marnus Labuschagne following their centuries in the ICC World Test Championship Final against India.

Trump signs 'One Big Beautiful Bill' into law

Trump signs 'One Big Beautiful Bill' into law

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Trump signed the bill during a military family picnic at the White House on US Independence Day. The administration had aimed to have the legislation finalised by July 4.

Pak run-machine Shakeel best batter among Asians!

Pak run-machine Shakeel best batter among Asians!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

With an average of 65.17, he is only second behind Don Bradman.

Rajasthan Royals await BCCI nod over disgraced Smith's captaincy

Rajasthan Royals await BCCI nod over disgraced Smith's captaincy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Smith was stripped of the Australian captaincy on Sunday and suspended for one Test by the International Cricket Council after admitting a team plot to tamper with the ball in the on-going third Test against South Africa at Newlands.

'The way Kohli scripted his comeback made the story even more beautiful'

'The way Kohli scripted his comeback made the story even more beautiful'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Hailing Virat Kohli as the "comeback king," former Indian opener Aakash Chopra said with his 'Player of the Tournament' performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup last year, Kohli "reinvented the wheel".

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Australia's Champions Trophy roster will have a different look to the peerless squad that took a record-extending sixth World Cup title at the 2023 tournament in India.

Pujara, Renshaw play down Smith-Kohli banter

Pujara, Renshaw play down Smith-Kohli banter

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

It was an engrossing day of cricket with both India and Australia trying to seize control in front of a big Sunday crowd at the M Chinaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and a lot of words were exchanged in the first session between India's fielders and Australia's batsmen.

'Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL'

'Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'He started the campaign really well in the IPL and he needs some support. He's not going to score runs on every occasion.'

Test of maturity for Kohli and Smith in Ranchi

Test of maturity for Kohli and Smith in Ranchi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Keeping a lid on emotion will be nearly as important as executing gameplans for both India and Australia when the world's top two teams continue their captivating series with the third Test in Ranchi on Thursday.

WTC Final, PIX: Australia tighten grip as India five down

WTC Final, PIX: Australia tighten grip as India five down

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 2 of the WTC Final played between Australia and India at The Oval in London on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Smith hits century on another rain-shortened day

PHOTOS: Smith hits century on another rain-shortened day

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Captain Steve Smith raised a composed century to push Australia to a 22-run first innings lead in the second Test against Pakistan but the home side's hopes of pushing their advantage were washed away by rain on day four on Thursday.

Smith wants to put distractions behind as CT approaches

Smith wants to put distractions behind as CT approaches

Rediff.com25 May 2017

'I had a good two months in India with the Indian Premier League and we are really excited about this tournament'

'IPL ban may have spared Smith, Warner wrath of Indian public'

'IPL ban may have spared Smith, Warner wrath of Indian public'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Soon after the BCCI banned the duo from the upcoming Indian Premier League, Smith and Warner were each hit with 12-month bans by the national body for their roles in ball-tampering scandal during the Cape Town Test against South Africa last month.

Can England make most of Smith's absence?

Can England make most of Smith's absence?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

A concussed Smith was ruled out of the third Test, starting at Headingley on Thursday, after being struck in the neck by a vicious bouncer from England paceman Jofra Archer.

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

PIX: Aus thump India at MCG, take 2-1 lead

PIX: Aus thump India at MCG, take 2-1 lead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Images from Day 5 in the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Rajaneesh Gupta lists the amazing numbers that make Rohit Sharma one of the finest ODI batters of his time.

Enough variable bounce to keep us in the game: Prasidh

Enough variable bounce to keep us in the game: Prasidh

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Pacer Prasidh Krishna says the unpredictable nature of the pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground will keep them in the hunt since batting won't be easy for Australia in the fourth innings.

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.

PHOTOS: Smith lights up day-night Test at the Gabba

PHOTOS: Smith lights up day-night Test at the Gabba

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between Australia and Pakistan, in Brisbane, on Thursday.