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Check out India's tour of Australia

Check out India's tour of Australia

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

India's tour OF Australia will begin with a three-match ODI series starting on November 27, followed by as many T20Is and a four-match Test series.

Thrilling matches in the offing as Lanka-Proteas kick-start WC quarters

Thrilling matches in the offing as Lanka-Proteas kick-start WC quarters

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

India have to be cautious against giant slayers Bangladesh

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.

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

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

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

India enters the final leg of the Australia tour with the first Test at Adelaide on December 17.

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.

'India, massively important part of world cricket'

'India, massively important part of world cricket'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

New ICC boss Barclay said that the Indian board is an integral part of the cricketing family and a hugely contributing member.

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'

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.'

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.

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.'

Pitch perfect? Team India coach, Atkinson inspect SCG strip

Pitch perfect? Team India coach, Atkinson inspect SCG strip

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has attracted a lot of attention.

10,000-run milestone a different beast: Smith

10,000-run milestone a different beast: Smith

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Australian batsman Steve Smith narrowly missed reaching the 10,000-run milestone in Test cricket during the final match against India in Sydney. He acknowledges the significance of the milestone, describing it as "a different beast." Smith's pursuit of the landmark weighed heavily on his mind during the match, and he even joked about associating the number 38 (the runs he needed) with teammate Josh Hazlewood, whose jersey number is 38. Despite falling short, Smith remains hopeful of achieving the milestone on the first day of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.

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.

Under-fire Rohit hits the nets with Mumbai Ranji team

Under-fire Rohit hits the nets with Mumbai Ranji team

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma practised with the Mumbai team at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

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.'

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Speechless': Webster hails 'dream debut' in SCG triumph

'Speechless': Webster hails 'dream debut' in SCG triumph

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Australia all-rounder Beau Webster described his impressive debut against India during the fifth and final Test in Sydney as a 'dream come true' moment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

He has taken nine five-wicket hauls in SENA conditions.

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?

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.

India's complete dominance in 2024 as Shah gets ICC reigns

India's complete dominance in 2024 as Shah gets ICC reigns

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Here's a wrap of all major international episodes in 2024.

Is Mitch Marsh's place in the team under threat?

Is Mitch Marsh's place in the team under threat?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Across four Tests, Australia's fifth bowling option Marsh has bowled only 33 overs, a statistic that underscores his underutilisation. However, McDonald defended the all-rounder.