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Fit-again Hazlewood set for return as IPL and T20 WC beckon

Fit-again Hazlewood set for return as IPL and T20 WC beckon

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

One of the most consistent fast bowlers in world cricket, Hazlewood has been a mainstay across formats for Australia, known for his IPL-style discipline, bounce and accuracy. However, injuries have interrupted his recent run.

Stokes warns England teammates of his 'ruthless side'

Stokes warns England teammates of his 'ruthless side'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'You do not progress unless you have some pretty honest and truthful conversations.'

Trump-Zelenskyy Meet: What Do These Pix Tell You?

Trump-Zelenskyy Meet: What Do These Pix Tell You?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

United States President Donald John Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met for lunch at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday. This was their first one-on-one meeting after their disastrous encounter at the White House in March.

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

At just 14 years old, Suryavanshi is already one of the most talked-about young cricketers in the world, having first made headlines with an electrifying 35-ball century in the Indian Premier League's 2025 season.

Locked away at the top: Smith hails Head

Locked away at the top: Smith hails Head

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Statistically, Head's series stands apart. Among all players to score more than 600 runs in a single Ashes, he is the only one to do so at a strike rate north of 75 -- a reflection of how decisively he altered the tempo of games.

Smith back as Australia pick all-pace attack for Boxing Day Test

Smith back as Australia pick all-pace attack for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Steve Smith returns to action in the Boxing Day Test against England as Australia opted to include four fast bowlers in their 12-man squad.

What India Ordered On Blinkit In 2025

What India Ordered On Blinkit In 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

India's shopping carts on Blinkit turned into quiet storytellers this year.

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Mitchell Starc, who picked up 26 wickets in four matches with an average of 17.42, has moved one rung up to share the second spot with Pakistan spinner Noman Ali.

Boxing Day Test Mayhem: 20 Wickets Fall on Day 1

Boxing Day Test Mayhem: 20 Wickets Fall on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes Test after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

Cummins to miss rest of Ashes, Smith takes charge

Cummins to miss rest of Ashes, Smith takes charge

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Spinner Todd Murphy has been called into the Australia squad in place of the injured Nathan Lyon for this week's fourth Ashes Test, while captain Pat Cummins will skip the rest of the series as his back issue is managed.

'There was method': Root explains Smith's risky shot

'There was method': Root explains Smith's risky shot

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

England batter Joe Root defended fellow teammate Jamie Smith for his dismissal in the first innings of the final Sydney Test

Khawaja set for emotional SCG farewell

Khawaja set for emotional SCG farewell

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Triumphant Australia will bid farewell to Usman Khawaja as England look to recover another few scraps of pride when the Ashes series comes to a conclusion with the fifth Test in Sydney from Sunday.

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Here's a quick look at all the winners of the 83rd edition of the Golden Globes.

Usman Khawaja confirms Test retirement after Ashes

Usman Khawaja confirms Test retirement after Ashes

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Usman Khawaja said he hoped his long Test career, which will come to an end with his retirement after the fifth Ashes clash, inspires youngsters who are "different" that playing cricket for Australia is possible.

Cummins lauds squad depth as Australia retain the Ashes

Cummins lauds squad depth as Australia retain the Ashes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

'I think it's a huge credit to (head coach) Andrew McDonald, the coaching staff and the medical staff that we feel like we've got a big squad that we can draw on.'

Ashes: Bethell's maiden century stalls Australia's victory march

Ashes: Bethell's maiden century stalls Australia's victory march

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Jacob Bethell scored his maiden Test century to lead an England rearguard action on the fourth day of the fifth Test on Wednesday but Australia still looked firmly set for victory.

Pacer Potts likely to make Test comeback after 12 months

Pacer Potts likely to make Test comeback after 12 months

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

If selected, it would be the fast-medium pacer's first Test since taking five wickets in a heavy defeat by New Zealand in Hamilton a year ago.

Comeback man Neser revels in Gabba heroics on home return

Comeback man Neser revels in Gabba heroics on home return

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

'It's a moment I'll never forget, having my family there.'

Head leads Australia's strong reply after Root's century

Head leads Australia's strong reply after Root's century

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Joe Root contributed a magnificent 160 to England's first-innings tally of 384 but Travis Head drove Australia to 166 for two in response on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test.

'Not ideal': Stokes, Smith slam chaotic MCG pitch

'Not ideal': Stokes, Smith slam chaotic MCG pitch

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

No fewer than 36 wickets fell during two chaotic days in the fourth Ashes Test, leaving the captains of both Australia and England unimpressed with the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch.

'Pakistani, lazy, selfish': Khawaja blasts stereotypes before retiring

'Pakistani, lazy, selfish': Khawaja blasts stereotypes before retiring

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Khawaja pulled no punches, taking aim at former players and sections of the media over what he described as blatant double standards

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Just who are the big winners of the 83rd edition of Golden Globes awards?

Statue calls for Head, Carey; Cummins lauds Labuschagne

Statue calls for Head, Carey; Cummins lauds Labuschagne

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Besides his batting, he was just as exceptional behind the stumps, taking some really clean catches to prove his mettle as one of the best glovesmen in world cricket right now.

PIX: Carey century, resistant tail help Aus rally in Adelaide

PIX: Carey century, resistant tail help Aus rally in Adelaide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test played in Adelaide on Wednesday

Smith-Archer showdown lights up Brisbane win

Smith-Archer showdown lights up Brisbane win

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

'Bowl fast when there's nothing going on, champion,' Smith snapped after Archer let him know he wasn't easing up despite the situation.

'Tough to understand...' KP slams feeble Stokes & Co

'Tough to understand...' KP slams feeble Stokes & Co

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Kevin Pietersen criticises England after their Ashes loss in Adelaide

Pink-Ball Test: Aus Crush England by 8 Wkts to Take 2-0 Lead

Pink-Ball Test: Aus Crush England by 8 Wkts to Take 2-0 Lead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Australia stormed to an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes Test on Sunday to take a 2-0 series lead as England succumbed on day four to a pace blitz from unlikely hero Michael Neser.

Khawaja shuts out critics with defiant half-ton in Adelaide

Khawaja shuts out critics with defiant half-ton in Adelaide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'He's a quality player, it was a matter of time for him to score.'

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 Review: Mostly Exhausting

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 Review: Mostly Exhausting

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Large chunks of Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 are exhausting and boring, despite the efforts of the likeable cast, with the '80s outfits and big hairstyles that were trendy then, looking earnest and hassled because the fate of the world depends on them, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Smith laughs off fiery exchange with Archer

Smith laughs off fiery exchange with Archer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

'He's a good competitor, he comes hard at you so it was good fun.'

PIX: England snatch stunning win over Australia at MCG

PIX: England snatch stunning win over Australia at MCG

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The hosts lost six wickets in the first session for 94 runs after resuming on four for no loss on Day 2 of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

Russia is 'ready for war with Europe right now': Putin

Russia is 'ready for war with Europe right now': Putin

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Putin argued that European countries are putting forward demands related to the conflict that Russia cannot accept. He further accused Europe of obstructing initiatives by the United States and President Donald Trump to pursue a negotiated settlement.

'Bat anywhere': Connolly ready for IPL challenge

'Bat anywhere': Connolly ready for IPL challenge

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Punjab Kings' latest recruit Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly prides himself on being versatile and is open to batting at any position the team deems fit in his maiden IPL season next year.

Will Ashes Humiliation Force England To Rethink Test Strategy?

Will Ashes Humiliation Force England To Rethink Test Strategy?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

It was a wild ride while it lasted but the 'Bazball' revolution that enlivened English cricket for three years collapsed in 11 days on Australian soil in an Ashes defeat as harrowing as any in the modern era.

Gas Lamplighters To Panda Nannies: 8 Weird Jobs Around The World

Gas Lamplighters To Panda Nannies: 8 Weird Jobs Around The World

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Let's acquaint you with a few freaky job descriptions we discovered... And who knows, if curiosity strikes, you might even be tempted to explore one of these careers too.

Smith gets all clear after injury scare in nets

Smith gets all clear after injury scare in nets

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Smith will lead the Aussies for the Ashes opener in Perth.

Australia drop squad for 2nd Ashes Test

Australia drop squad for 2nd Ashes Test

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Cummins has been sidelined with a lumbar stress injury since Australia swept West Indies in the Caribbean in July.

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'To see his preparation, the way he dominates the game.'

Cummins set for comeback in Adelaide Test

Cummins set for comeback in Adelaide Test

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins will be ready to return from injury for the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide.

Weatherald, Doggett to debut for Australia in Ashes opener

Weatherald, Doggett to debut for Australia in Ashes opener

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Opening batter Jake Weatherald and pace bowler Brendan Doggett will make their Test debuts for Australia in the first Ashes Test against England in Perth on Friday.