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Rayudu reported for suspect bowling action

Rayudu reported for suspect bowling action

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

The part-time spinner must now have his bowling action tested within 14 days but can continue to bowl at the international level until the test results are out.

Rohit set to replace Mayank for Sydney Test

Rohit set to replace Mayank for Sydney Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Rohit Sharma is certain to replace Mayank Agarwal at the top of the order against Australia in the third Test, starting in Sydney from Thursday.

Australia's Green struck on head during warm-up match

Australia's Green struck on head during warm-up match

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Green was attended to by the medical team and was able to walk off the field.

PIC: Rugby Australia bans fan who urinated from SGC roof

PIC: Rugby Australia bans fan who urinated from SGC roof

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

A 31-year-old man was arrested after the incident, which was filmed by other fans in the sellout crowd of 43,274 and posted on social media.

New Zealand head to Sydney with only pride on the line

New Zealand head to Sydney with only pride on the line

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The dead rubber New Year's Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground at least offers a chance for New Zealand to reset

PHOTOS: Blues overpowered Golds at SCG, but it wasn't enough!

PHOTOS: Blues overpowered Golds at SCG, but it wasn't enough!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Is it really a 'home advantage' for Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground?

Injured Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test

Injured Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The batsman suffered a 'lateral ligament injury' when he fell trying to take a catch in the tour opener.

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.

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Erskine hit back at Johnson, stating that his questioning Warner's selection isn't logical.

India A: Can Rahul regain lost touch at MCG?

India A: Can Rahul regain lost touch at MCG?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Rahul will come in place of Baba Indrajith, who scored 9 and 6 and didn't look comfortable at all against pace and bounce, which wasn't exactly 125 clicks.

Khawaja to open for Australia, Harris dropped for final Ashes Test

Khawaja to open for Australia, Harris dropped for final Ashes Test

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Khawaja scored back-to-back centuries at the Sydney Cricket Ground in a stunning return after more than two years out of the Test side.

Can Shaheen Afridi spoil Warner's farewell Test series?

Can Shaheen Afridi spoil Warner's farewell Test series?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Afridi stated that the team is looking to spoil Warner's farewell series

Hotel quarantine in 'normal' Sydney is challenging but we are not annoyed: Rahane

Hotel quarantine in 'normal' Sydney is challenging but we are not annoyed: Rahane

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

There have been unconfirmed media reports that the Indian contingent has been unhappy with the quarantine protocols in Sydney where they have been confined to hotel

It's more than just cricket when India-Australia take centre-stage

It's more than just cricket when India-Australia take centre-stage

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

'There is going to be sledging, there is going to be banter' 'We'll do whatever we have to do to play our best cricket' 'Banter is part of the game'

Here's why spectators are must for cricket matches

Here's why spectators are must for cricket matches

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

New Zealand players were seen bringing the ball back from the stands themselves.

Melbourne on standby as COVID wreaks havoc in Sydney

Melbourne on standby as COVID wreaks havoc in Sydney

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The third Test venue has been the subject of debate after a new community outbreak emerged in Sydney's northern beach suburbs late last week.

'SurVIR': India's Match-Winning Duo!

'SurVIR': India's Match-Winning Duo!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'I play a different role when I am batting with him, and I enjoying it because it works beautifully well for the team.'

India vs Aus: 1st ODI: Who will win?

India vs Aus: 1st ODI: Who will win?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

India's tour of Australia begins with the first ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Australia postpones August one-dayers against Zimbabwe

Australia postpones August one-dayers against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Australia and Zimbabwe have agreed to postpone three One-Day Internationals in August because of the difficulty of putting on the series while the new coronavirus pandemic continues, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Tuesday. Zimbabwe were due to play the first match at a venue yet to be determined in the far north of Australia on August 9 with a further clash three days later and a final fixture in Townsville on August 15.

'No one plays the hook or pull shot better than Rohit'

'No one plays the hook or pull shot better than Rohit'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Rohit made a return to the Indian team for the Pink Test to be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Jadeja has improved a lot as a batsman, says Rahane

Jadeja has improved a lot as a batsman, says Rahane

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Ajinkya Rahane hailed Ravindra Jadeja's contributions in the longest format

SCG Test: Team India get into the groove

SCG Test: Team India get into the groove

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The Indian team kicked off final preparations for the third Test against Australia with a gruelling practice session at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

Ball-tampering scandal: Could've been handled differently: Warner

Ball-tampering scandal: Could've been handled differently: Warner

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Ahead of his final Test match at his home arena of Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australian opener David Warner reflected on the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town.

Rayudu suspended from bowling in international cricket

Rayudu suspended from bowling in international cricket

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

However, according to Article 11.5 of the ICC regulations and with the consent of the BCCI, the 33-year-old is free to bowl in domestic cricket played under the auspices of the Indian Board.

Axar, Raina likely to get a go in Sydney Test

Axar, Raina likely to get a go in Sydney Test

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement from Test cricket has left the Indian think-tank fretting over the ideal playing combination that will take on Australia in the fourth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting next Tuesday.

Pakistani cricketer dies after being hit by a bouncer

Pakistani cricketer dies after being hit by a bouncer

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the news in a message through social media and stressed on the need to wear safety gear all the time.

Brisbane gets $2.2 billion govt boost for 2032 Olympics

Brisbane gets $2.2 billion govt boost for 2032 Olympics

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'We are ready to deliver a Brisbane 2032 games that will leave the same incredible legacy for Queensland.'

Cool Khawaja makes himself at home in Test cricket

Cool Khawaja makes himself at home in Test cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Usman Khawaja showed enough in his first Test match innings for Australia on Monday to suggest he may be around for quite a while, even if he is convinced he is only keeping a place warm for Ricky Ponting.

Clarke unhappy with Sydney strip for semi-final vs India

Clarke unhappy with Sydney strip for semi-final vs India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The dry and flat surface could increase the chances of the defending World champions in the second semi-final against India.

Siraj, Bumrah face racial abuse; India lodge complaint

Siraj, Bumrah face racial abuse; India lodge complaint

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

A BCCI official in the know of developments said that the Indian cricket board stands with the boys as such behaviour is 'unacceptable'.

Australian cricket greats in awe of 'influential' Kohli

Australian cricket greats in awe of 'influential' Kohli

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'If you have a captain of India who is not interested in Test cricket that will impact the scene. Virat loves Test cricket, he champions Test cricket, and while that's happening India will play Test cricket.'

India's Young Batters Face Acid Test in England

India's Young Batters Face Acid Test in England

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

India's young guns are fearless and mentally hardened by the IPL exposure. But true mettle will be tested when adversity strikes -- and this time, there will be no Kohli to stir up the crowd, no Rohit to deliver a captaincy masterstroke, and no Ashwin to conjure wickets out of nowhere.

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Smith century

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Smith century

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Friday.

MCC president Sangakkara condemns racial abuse of Indians at SCG

MCC president Sangakkara condemns racial abuse of Indians at SCG

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) president Kumar Sangakkara on Monday condemned the incidents of Indian players being subjected to racial abuse by spectators during the third Test against Australia, demanding strong punishment against the offenders.

Stay committed or step away, Waugh's advice to Rohit

Stay committed or step away, Waugh's advice to Rohit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Australia legend Steve Waugh believes under-fire Rohit Sharma can't afford to be 'complacent or relax' if he wants to continue serving Indian cricket.

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting advised star batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to stop trying hard to rediscover their best and pushing themselves too hard and just focus on watching the ball and scoring runs.

Umpires offered us to leave midway after racial abuse: Siraj

Umpires offered us to leave midway after racial abuse: Siraj

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Siraj said the unruly crowd behaviour acted as a morale-booster for him during his debut Test series.

AUS vs PAK: Warner out for 34 in farewell Test as rain disrupts play

AUS vs PAK: Warner out for 34 in farewell Test as rain disrupts play

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

David Warner made 34 in what is likely to be his penultimate innings in the long form of cricket as Australia reached 116 for two on the rain-disrupted second day of the third Test against Pakistan on Thursday.

Crease belongs to the batter: Ponting blames Kohli

Crease belongs to the batter: Ponting blames Kohli

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli's conduct came under the microscope in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Thursday after a clash of shoulders with teen debutant Sam Konstas, but the incident did little to knock the Australian wonder boy off his stride.

'Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind, they've paid their dues'

'Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind, they've paid their dues'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has mounted a spirited defence of David Warner.