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Vaughan slams India's 'atrocious' fielding

Vaughan slams India's 'atrocious' fielding

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Michael Vaughan said India's fielding during the third T20I against Australia was 'atrocious'

5 Fastest World Cup Centuries

5 Fastest World Cup Centuries

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Glenn Maxwell scored a 40 ball century on Wednesday.

Rattled India target rare three-peat in Australia

Rattled India target rare three-peat in Australia

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Australia's mouthwatering clash with India sees the two behemoths of the modern game go head-to-head in five tests over six weeks with the tourists eyeing a third straight series triumph Down Under.

SKY Shines Bright At SCG!

SKY Shines Bright At SCG!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Suryakumar ended the innings in grand style, flicking the final ball of the innings from pacer Logan van Beek over square leg for a six. That stunning shot also saw him race to his half-century from 25 balls.

Boost for Big Bash as Warner returns after nine-year absence

Boost for Big Bash as Warner returns after nine-year absence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

David Warner will play in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the first time in 10 seasons around the new year in a major coup for the Australian competition in an increasingly crowded Twenty20 marketplace.

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's talent helped him avoid his contract getting ripped up'

'Warner's talent helped him avoid his contract getting ripped up'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke stated that David Warner's talent kept his contract from being "ripped up" early in his career.

PIX: Rossouw slams World Cup's first ton as SA rout Bangladesh

PIX: Rossouw slams World Cup's first ton as SA rout Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 world Cup Super 12 match between Bangladesh and South Africa in Sydney on Thursday.

Hamstring injury cuts short Boyd Rankin's Test debut

Hamstring injury cuts short Boyd Rankin's Test debut

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

England's Boyd Rankin had a forgettable Test debut with a hamstring injury forcing him from the field twice in the final Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney on Friday.

As cricketer, I feel for English girls: Mithali Raj on Indian team reaching T20 WC finals

As cricketer, I feel for English girls: Mithali Raj on Indian team reaching T20 WC finals

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

India reached the Women's Twenty20 World Cup final for the first time and sent England home when wet weather washed out the first of back-to-back semi-finals. Mithali Raj said as a cricketer she can feel the pain of the Three Lions

Smith says he wasn't involved with ball tampering in Cape Town Test

Smith says he wasn't involved with ball tampering in Cape Town Test

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The former Australia captain declined to name the players involved but reiterated that he had told them, "I don't want to know about it", and then walked away.

PIX: How India lost grip of third T20I at Sydney

PIX: How India lost grip of third T20I at Sydney

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

While India had already won the three-match T20I series after winning the first two games, Australia won the last game to avoid a cleansweep.

Sachin Tendulkar moved by Sharjah's tribute on 50th

Sachin Tendulkar moved by Sharjah's tribute on 50th

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The West Stand at the iconic stadium has been renamed the 'Sachin Tendulkar Stand.'

Tony Greig remembered during SCG Test

Tony Greig remembered during SCG Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

In a tribute to late cricketer-turned-commentator Tony Greig, who passed away after suffering from a heart attack last week, Australian captain Michael Clarke wore his signature neckerchief while leading his team onto the field in the second Test against Sri Lanka which started IN Sydney on Thursday.

Gambhir calls for 'permanent solution' against racial abuse

Gambhir calls for 'permanent solution' against racial abuse

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Gambhir's remarks came after the touring team was subjected to racial abuse by a few individuals in the stands

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.

Patience is the name of the game in Test cricket: Siraj

Patience is the name of the game in Test cricket: Siraj

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'Let's see what happens tomorrow. The plan is to bowl in one tight channel and build pressure.'

India fined for slow over-rate in third T20I vs Australia

India fined for slow over-rate in third T20I vs Australia

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The Indian team has been fined 20 per cent of its match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the third T20 International against Australia in Sydney on Tuesday.

Will Rohit play Mumbai's next Ranji match?

Will Rohit play Mumbai's next Ranji match?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma last played for Mumbai way back in 2015 against Uttar Pradesh.

Cricket Australia faces cash crisis amid coronavirus

Cricket Australia faces cash crisis amid coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Kevin Roberts has told staff that the governing body faces a financial crisis and would not have been able to pay its bills at the end of August without layoffs, local media reported on Saturday. Cricket Australia announced plans to lay off almost 80% of staff on Thursday, putting them on 20% pay until June 30 when it is hopes more will be known about how long government curbs put in place to control the coronavirus will last.

What's ailing South African Cricket?

What's ailing South African Cricket?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

South Africa lost Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock among several experienced batters in recent years, leaving Elgar and Temba Bavuma to shoulder a heavy burden.

Should Tests also have free hit for no-ball?

Should Tests also have free hit for no-ball?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has suggested introducing the free hit rule in Test cricket.

PIX: Phillips, Boult steer New Zealand to big win over SL

PIX: Phillips, Boult steer New Zealand to big win over SL

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, at Sydney Cricket Ground, in Sydney, on Saturday.

Warner back in nets, but still no certainty for 3rd Test

Warner back in nets, but still no certainty for 3rd Test

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Opening batsman David Warner tore an adductor muscle in the leadup to the four-Test series and was ruled out of the Adelaide opener as well as the ongoing 'Boxing Day' Test in Melbourne.

If cricket is played in empty stadiums, so be it: Stokes

If cricket is played in empty stadiums, so be it: Stokes

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The element of competitiveness will not be lost even if action unfolds before empty stadiums, says world's premier all-rounder Ben Stokes who wouldn't mind international cricket becoming a TV only sport till coronavirus pandemic is under control. Stokes' opinion was sought whether the upcoming England vs West Indies series at home in empty stadiums will lose its sheen as the England and Wales Cricket Board is contemplating cricket without spectators for some time.

Sydney Test: Pujara breaks Gavaskar record to put India on front foot

Sydney Test: Pujara breaks Gavaskar record to put India on front foot

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

During his patient knock, Pujara faced 250 balls, hitting 16 of them for fours, and added 75 runs for the unbeaten fifth wicket stand with Vihari.

Aus Tour: Stadium at 50 per cent capacity for D/N Test

Aus Tour: Stadium at 50 per cent capacity for D/N Test

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

It will be the first ever Pink Ball Test the two sides play against each other.

Phillips borrows sprinter's start to beat 'Mankading'

Phillips borrows sprinter's start to beat 'Mankading'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

During the course of his match-winning hundred against Sri Lanka in Sydney, Phillips crouched at the non-striker's end like a sprinter on the starting blocks, and ran hard between the wickets.

Warner Bids Adieu With 57 As Australia Beat Pakistan

Warner Bids Adieu With 57 As Australia Beat Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

A crowd of more than 22,000 at his home Sydney Cricket Ground rose for a final ovation as Warner left the field.

Judgment of Justice John Hansen

Judgment of Justice John Hansen

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Judgment of Justice John Hansen following Harbhajan Singh's ICC Code of Conduct appeal hearing.

VOTE! Who will win the Brisbane Test?

VOTE! Who will win the Brisbane Test?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Can this Indian side, which has shown character and courage after the debacle in the first Test at Adelaide, stun the Aussies at their favourite hunting ground?

How New Zealand, England made the T20 World Cup semis

How New Zealand, England made the T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

A look at how the teams in Group 1 placed at the end of the Super 12 stage in the T20 World Cup.

Special Tribute: SCG retires pitch No 7 on which Hughes fell

Special Tribute: SCG retires pitch No 7 on which Hughes fell

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Sydney Cricket Ground's pitch No 7, the 22-yard strip on which Phillip Hughes fell after being fatally struck by a bouncer on head, has been retired.

Women's T20 World Cup: India face England in repeat clash of 2018

Women's T20 World Cup: India face England in repeat clash of 2018

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

England, who finished with three wins and a loss in the group stage, face India on Thursday in a repeat semifinal of the 2018 edition.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka QF 1: How they measure up

South Africa vs Sri Lanka QF 1: How they measure up

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Kicking off the knock-out stage is the quarter-final between South Africa and 1996 champions Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

Hope all of us realise importance of Pujara, Pant and Ashwin: Ganguly

Hope all of us realise importance of Pujara, Pant and Ashwin: Ganguly

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Monday lauded the efforts of Cheteshwar Pujara, Rishabh Pant and Ravichandran Ashwin in saving the third Test against Australia and urged the Indian team to go for a series win in the final match in Brisbane.

Ashes PHOTOS: Smith, Haddin haunt England

Ashes PHOTOS: Smith, Haddin haunt England

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Australia recovered on the back of a Steve Smith home-town century and more Brad Haddin batting heroics to put reeling England on the rack again in the final Sydney Ashes Test on Friday.

Warner urges Aussie stars to 'be brave' like Konstas

Warner urges Aussie stars to 'be brave' like Konstas

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Lavishing praise on young Sam Konstas, former opener David Warner has urged Australia's senior players to adopt a similar aggressive approach when facing Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah

CA 'grateful to the BCCI'

CA 'grateful to the BCCI'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

'This Border-Gavaskar Trophy (series) has had the biggest Boxing Day crowd ever passing the Ashes and the series is so delicately poised now, it is living up to every hype.'

Australia to celebrate 1958-59 Ashes winners

Australia to celebrate 1958-59 Ashes winners

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Australian cricket will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its 1958-59 Ashes success at a lunch on the opening day of the third and final Test against South Africa at the SCG in Sydney on Saturday. The nine surviving members of the victorious 1958-59 team will be special guests of Cricket Australia, Cricket New South Wales and the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust 50 years after helping Australia to an unexpected 4-0 Ashes series victory.