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David Warner appeals for return of missing baggy green

David Warner appeals for return of missing baggy green

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

David Warner made an impassioned appeal for the return of a rucksack containing his baggy green cap that went missing on a flight from Melbourne to Sydney for his final Test match this week.

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The seeds of India's defeat were sown in Melbourne, where Bumrah had to bowl 53.2 overs -- 24.4 in the second innings on the back of 28.4 in the first innings. With just three days to recover, that was an inhuman burden on a bowler who had bowled 151 overs in this series.

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India's rare series whitewash at home to New Zealand could "awaken a sleeping giant" as they prepare to take on the ICC World Test Championship table-toppers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November 22 onwards.

India Fans Colour SCG Blue

India Fans Colour SCG Blue

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The Men in Blue squared off against The Men in Orange in their second match of T20 World Cup 2022.

Faced racism in Sydney earlier too, says Ashwin

Faced racism in Sydney earlier too, says Ashwin

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin wants racism to be dealt with iron fist.

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.'

Marsh dropped, Webster to make Test debut at SCG

Marsh dropped, Webster to make Test debut at SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

The introduction of Webster was the only change to the side, with Mitchell Starc included despite struggling with a back niggle during the fourth Test.

Injured Akash Deep sidelined for Sydney Test

Injured Akash Deep sidelined for Sydney Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Gambhir said the playing XI would be decided after taking a look at the pitch.

Jaiswal's baptism by fire: Can he survive the Aussie attack?

Jaiswal's baptism by fire: Can he survive the Aussie attack?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Jaiswal has made a reputation as one of the most ferocious Test openers in a long time, capable of scoring fast and big both.

How Team India celebrated with Bharat Army

How Team India celebrated with Bharat Army

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Bharat Army celebrated India's historic Test series win against Australia.

Smith gets one up on Kohli

Smith gets one up on Kohli

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Australia batsman Steve Smith on Friday not only equalled Virat Kohli's tally of 27 Test centuries, but also became the second-fastest batsman to reach the landmark.

'Bharat is the original name, but...'

'Bharat is the original name, but...'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

'Any such change should be initiated at the official, governmental, and BCCI levels to have the team officially referred to as the Bharat cricket team.'

Rohit faces tough decision: Drop himself for Gill?

Rohit faces tough decision: Drop himself for Gill?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma has certain choices to make in the best interests of the Indian team heading into the fifth and final Test against Australia.

Learn from Tendulkar, Gavaskar tells struggling Kohli

Learn from Tendulkar, Gavaskar tells struggling Kohli

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

On a rain-marred third day of the ongoing Brisbane Test, Kohli copped yet another failure when Josh Hazlewood had him caught behind for 3 as a struggling India ended at 51 for 4 when the stumps were drawn.

PIX: India fans decorate SCG in tricolour!

PIX: India fans decorate SCG in tricolour!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Bharat Army showed up in all their splendour at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Day 1 of the 4th Test in Sydney on Thursday.

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Michael Clarke expressed that if star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail to perform during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they could retire

How deep is Pujara's love for Test cricket!

How deep is Pujara's love for Test cricket!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Considering the Test format as the ultimate challenge for any cricketer, Cheteshwar Pujara, on Friday, said if he had to get an opportunity, he would still like to play the longest format.

T20 World Cup 2020: India start off vs SA but no group match vs Pak

T20 World Cup 2020: India start off vs SA but no group match vs Pak

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

India will not face arch-rivals Pakistan in the group stages with both teams placed in separate groups.

Sydney Test: Players to pay tribute to Aus firefighters

Sydney Test: Players to pay tribute to Aus firefighters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Signed playing shirts from the Boxing Day Test will be auctioned online from Thursday, with all proceeds also going to the Australian Red Cross.

Pakistan Fans Fill SCG

Pakistan Fans Fill SCG

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The fans were not disappointed as Pakistan defeated New Zealand by seven wickets to march into the final.

Delhi boy's Aussie dream: Nikhil Chaudhary's big debut

Delhi boy's Aussie dream: Nikhil Chaudhary's big debut

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Delhi-born cricketer Nikhil Chaudhary set for Sheffield Shield debut for Tasmania in season 2025-26

SCG Test: Check out the coolest masks

SCG Test: Check out the coolest masks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Cricket fans were at their creative best as they sported some cool face masks on Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Fans throng cricket stadia across Australia to bid Hughes farewell

Fans throng cricket stadia across Australia to bid Hughes farewell

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

It was, though, his fighting attitude -- encapsulated by his desire to reclaim his spot in the Australia Test team after being dropped several times -- that meant he was remembered so fondly by many of the hundreds of mourners at the SGC.

Triple centurions in Test cricket

Triple centurions in Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Australia captain Michael Clarke's triple century was just the 25th in Test cricket and the fourth highest Test score by an Australian. It was also the 14th highest by any batsman and the highest in 100 Tests over more than a century at the SCG. Rajneesh Gupta lists the other batsmen to score a triple hundred.

VOTE: Can Jaiswal Succeed In Australia?

VOTE: Can Jaiswal Succeed In Australia?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'He has not played in Australia, or at least he has not played in Perth in a Test match on a wicket that bounces.'

Ponting backs Khaleel for Australia tour

Ponting backs Khaleel for Australia tour

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Ricky Ponting feels that left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed could be a valuable addition in the Indian squad

Shreyas Iyer's injury worry clouds India's SA ODI plans

Shreyas Iyer's injury worry clouds India's SA ODI plans

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

India's new ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer might be forced to remain out of action for minimum three weeks

When Shastri Sang Hindi Songs...

When Shastri Sang Hindi Songs...

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'We were not thinking about a series win because we were just bowled out for 36.' 'The mood in the dressing room was a bit down. Ravi Bhai organised a team dinner. He arranged for karaoke, he started singing. He sang old Hindi songs. Everybody joined in.'

Left-arm spinner Agar included in Australia squad for Sydney Test

Left-arm spinner Agar included in Australia squad for Sydney Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Left-arm spinner Ashton Agar will join Australia's squad for the fourth and final Test against India in Sydney, captain Steven Smith said on Tuesday.

Sydney Test could be Rogers' last on Australian soil

Sydney Test could be Rogers' last on Australian soil

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Australian opener Chris Rogers has decided that the fourth and final cricket Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground will be his last on home soil.

'Delight to watch Rohit and Kohli in a near-perfect game'

'Delight to watch Rohit and Kohli in a near-perfect game'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill said the masterly innings of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli helped him register his maiden win as India's ODI skipper.

Bushfire crisis: Will the Sydney Test go up in smoke?

Bushfire crisis: Will the Sydney Test go up in smoke?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Australia has been battling hundreds of huge bushfires for several weeks with the resultant thick smoke regularly casting a pall over the country's cities.

McGrath contracts COVID days before Pink Test at SCG

McGrath contracts COVID days before Pink Test at SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Australia's pace legend Glenn McGrath has tested positive for COVID-19 days before the Pink Test which is played in memory of his late wife Jane, who died of breast cancer, and is used as a fundraiser to support patients suffering from the dreaded disease.

Australia recall spinner Agar for Sydney Ashes Test

Australia recall spinner Agar for Sydney Ashes Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The 24-year-old, who played his last Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong in September, has been included alongside regular spinner Nathan Lyon for the Jan. 4 match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Is Shubman Gill the next big thing in Test cricket?

Is Shubman Gill the next big thing in Test cricket?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Vaughan said one can argue but for him, the India opener is the next big thing in the longest format of the game.

Playing cricket without fans in stadium an option, says Aus coach

Playing cricket without fans in stadium an option, says Aus coach

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Australia coach Justin Langer says playing cricket without fans in the stadiums is an option worth considering if it helped get the game going again after the worst of the coronavirus crisis has passed. As with most sports, efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic have forced the shutdown of cricket around the world and Langer thinks teams would be keen to play in empty stadiums upon resumption if the alternative is a longer furlough.

Conway hails partner Allen after New Zealand thrash Australia

Conway hails partner Allen after New Zealand thrash Australia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

New Zealand's Devon Conway paid tribute to his opening partner Finn Allen for the way he took on Australia's vaunted pace attack as the Black Caps romped to an 89-run victory Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday.

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The push for a two-tier system gained traction following Australia's blockbuster series against India, which set attendance records.

Ashes PHOTOS: Smith, Khawaja frustrate England in Sydney

Ashes PHOTOS: Smith, Khawaja frustrate England in Sydney

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Images from Day 2 of the 5th and final opening Test between Australia and England at the SCG in Sydney on Friday

Sydney rain threatens Australia's T20 World Cup defence

Sydney rain threatens Australia's T20 World Cup defence

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Unbeaten India take on England in the first of Thursday's semi-finals at the SCG and would progress to Sunday's final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) if a minimum of 10 overs a side were not possible because of the weather.