News for 'Steve Waugh'

Stonis expects captain Marsh to get creative when situations demand

Stonis expects captain Marsh to get creative when situations demand

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Under his captaincy, Australia have entered the Super Eight stage at the ongoing T20 World Cup on the back of an unbeaten run in the group stage.

Australia to stop over at Gallipoli for World Cup 'inspiration'

Australia to stop over at Gallipoli for World Cup 'inspiration'

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Australia's World Cup squad will stop at Gallipoli in Turkey on the way to England to draw inspiration at the World War One battle site where thousands of Australian soldiers died in the ill-fated campaign.

'Rahane has obviously modeled himself a bit on Tendulkar'

'Rahane has obviously modeled himself a bit on Tendulkar'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has said that Ajinkya Rahane reminded him a bit of Sachin Tendulkar and his "compact technique" would fetch him a lot of runs for India.

Why Wasn't Arshdeep Picked For Australia?

Why Wasn't Arshdeep Picked For Australia?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Having a left-arm quick of Singh's calibre gives the bowling attack the much-needed heft and variety. It's like having another bow in Team India's quiver, notes Vishal Menon.

Rahul struggling mentally or technically? Here's what Dada said...

Rahul struggling mentally or technically? Here's what Dada said...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'When you don't score runs in India, obviously you will get flak. KL Rahul hasn't been the only one'

When Shastri sledged the Aussies...

When Shastri sledged the Aussies...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks fun sledging through the decades.

After backlash, South Africa defend weakened Test squad for NZ series

After backlash, South Africa defend weakened Test squad for NZ series

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Test cricket remains the pinnacle of the game, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said after it was criticised for selecting a second-string squad featuring seven debutants for the country's two fixtures in New Zealand next month.

SA vows to break World Cup jinx against Australia

SA vows to break World Cup jinx against Australia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

South Africa look to avoid dropping another World Cup against nemesis Australia

Yuvraj, Kapil to grace Laureus World Sports Awards

Yuvraj, Kapil to grace Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

While Kapil is an academy member of the Laureus World Sports Awards along with Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh, Yuvraj has been invited in role of an ambassador.

As good as Bradman

As good as Bradman

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Steve Waugh will be the first person to wince but the regal esteem he commands in cricket and society rivals that of Sir Don Bradman.

'Modern-day Bradman', record-breaking Smith pips Tendulkar

'Modern-day Bradman', record-breaking Smith pips Tendulkar

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'I love playing here at Lord's. It's a nice place to play if you get in, you get good value for your shots and yeah, nice to get myself back up on the honours board again.'

PHOTOS: Steve Smith marks spectacular season with Allan Border Medal

PHOTOS: Steve Smith marks spectacular season with Allan Border Medal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Steve Smith capped a remarkable season by sweeping the main awards at the annual Allan Border Medal ceremony

'As a captain Virat has got all the players going in one direction'

'As a captain Virat has got all the players going in one direction'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has said Virat Kohli is on right track after he led India to a historic away Test series win in Sri Lanka.

'Why's Virat not captain of Test team?'

'Why's Virat not captain of Test team?'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

'Rohit Sharma has not proven himself as an opener outside India. Why is he there?'

'Sachin will be great even if he misses 100th ton'

'Sachin will be great even if he misses 100th ton'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Sachin Tendukar's aura as a batsman will not diminish even if he does not score his much awaited 100th international century, Australian great Steve Waugh said.

PHOTOS: Steveda meets his beloved kids in Udayan

PHOTOS: Steveda meets his beloved kids in Udayan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Kolkata has become Steve Waugh's second home. On Tuesday, the former Aussie skipper was in the city for his charity work with Udayan, a residential centre for the rehabilitation of leprosy patients' children.

Indian builders turn to global icons to trump the slump

Indian builders turn to global icons to trump the slump

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Zinedine Zidane, Donald Trump, Steve Waugh have all lent their name to realty projects in the country.

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'It's been a slow moving car crash up to now and now it's kind of like, bang -- impact has been made.'

'English crowds stupid to boo Warner'

'English crowds stupid to boo Warner'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

'They will learn very smartly that they are dealing with someone who has got the powers of concentration and his willpower, it's no different from a Steve Waugh or a Nick Faldo. That's exactly what will happen here'

This man helped physically challenged cricketers raise Rs 1.5 lakh

This man helped physically challenged cricketers raise Rs 1.5 lakh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The Physically Challenged Cricket Association of India (PCCAI) secretary Ravi Chauhan on Wednesday, said, Medcalf took the initiative to help the disabled cricket players under aegis of PCCAI.

'Australia were too friendly during Ashes'

'Australia were too friendly during Ashes'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Steve Waugh said Australia need to shed their friendly attitude towards the English if they are to win the Ashes

'This is Australia's best ever young group of bowlers'

'This is Australia's best ever young group of bowlers'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has backed pace bowler Mitchell Starc to convert his World Cup form into the Test team ahead of series against West Indies and England.

'Don't think anyone has the right to choose farewell Tests'

'Don't think anyone has the right to choose farewell Tests'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Former Australian cricketer Simon O'Donnell is not in favour of opening batter David Warner getting a farewell Test, saying no one should have the right to pick and choose the venue and date of his choice.

Learning cricket with the legends

Learning cricket with the legends

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Young reader Vaikunth Seshadri sent us these photographs from Singapore.

'Rohit Will Give You Energy, Confidence'

'Rohit Will Give You Energy, Confidence'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'Dhoni will never go to a player and ask him what field you want.' 'He will want the player to learn from his own mistakes.' 'Rohit will put his arm around your shoulder and tell you, "This is what is expected from you, you can do this".'

Warne turns hand to charity

Warne turns hand to charity

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

One last captain's knock

One last captain's knock

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

With his team up against it, the scene is set for Steve Waugh to finish his career batting for his team's survival.

Next seven months a huge challenge for us: Ponting

Next seven months a huge challenge for us: Ponting

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Skipper Ricky Ponting has said that the next seven months for Australia and himself will be the greatest challenge of his career.

Professionalism, not Americanisation

Professionalism, not Americanisation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

Kohli Got Benefit Of Doubt First Ball

Kohli Got Benefit Of Doubt First Ball

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli survived a controversial catch call on the first ball he faced in the fifth and final Test at Sydney on Friday.

After 92 years... New Zealand finally beat South Africa!

After 92 years... New Zealand finally beat South Africa!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Kane Williamson hit an unbeaten century as New Zealand beat South Africa by seven wickets on the fourth day of the second Test

Celebrating the Aussies

Celebrating the Aussies

Rediff.com4 May 2005

From our archives.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

Stats: India v Australia, 1st Test, Day 3

Stats: India v Australia, 1st Test, Day 3

Rediff.com29 Dec 2007

Matthew Hayden completed 8,000 runs in 92 Tests -- 8003 runs at an average of 53.00. He is the fifth Australian player and the 18th in Test annals to have amassed 8000 or more runs.

Aussies praise Butcher's sportsmanship

Aussies praise Butcher's sportsmanship

Rediff.com26 Dec 2002

Aussie players have praised Mark Butcher after he admitted to not being sure if a low chance at slip from Steve Waugh had carried.

Aussies hail Hayden feat

Aussies hail Hayden feat

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

The opener's record-breaking knock of 380 against Zimbabwe was 'phenomenal performance concentration-wise', said Steve Waugh.

'The present lot of cricketers is better behaved'

'The present lot of cricketers is better behaved'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Australian captain Steve Waugh in conversation with former athlete Ashwini Nachappa on his life, career, sledging and charity work.

Boycott slams cricket administrators for allowing sledging to persist

Boycott slams cricket administrators for allowing sledging to persist

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott has come down heavily on umpires and the game's administrators for allowing sledging openly.

What England did in Cardiff was 'just': Warne

What England did in Cardiff was 'just': Warne

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

After Steve Waugh, now Shane Warne begs to differ with Ricky Ponting on the alleged time-wasting tactics of England during the Ashes opener in Cardiff, saying the hosts played within the spirit of the game.