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Mitchell Starc opens up on retirement

Mitchell Starc opens up on retirement

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'As I said, while you're contributing, or while you're in the best group of players, why do you have to put a cap on a guy or a girl, if you're a certain age?'

Hazlewood gets all clear after injury scare

Hazlewood gets all clear after injury scare

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

With skipper Pat Cummins already out of the series opener because of a back injury, Australia are expected to send out Hazlewood with Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland as their pace attack.

Australia get over the line in Sydney for 4-1 Ashes triumph

Australia get over the line in Sydney for 4-1 Ashes triumph

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Cameron Green and Alex Carey guided Australia to an emphatic five-wicket victory against England, to claim the series 4-1, on Day 5 of the fifth Ashes Test on Thursday.

'Don't walk out now, Rohit'

'Don't walk out now, Rohit'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan shared his thoughts on skipper Rohit Sharma's retirement after the completion of the ongoing series.

Ashes: Starc Calls For Spicy Wickets To Tame Bazball

Ashes: Starc Calls For Spicy Wickets To Tame Bazball

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Australia paceman Mitchell Starc has warned against flattening surfaces to maximise five-day revenue as England's aggressive "Bazball" approach looms.

'No one really has a clue about SCG track'

'No one really has a clue about SCG track'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

From afar on Saturday, the SCG track looked to have a distinct tinge of green on it as the groundsmen ran the roller over it.

Why Rohit has ditched fearless batting approach

Why Rohit has ditched fearless batting approach

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Rohit turned back the clock and produced a sizzling 121*(125), to lift India to a nine-wicket win.

Shreyas Iyer out of ICU, stable

Shreyas Iyer out of ICU, stable

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'Things are stable now, but it could have been fatal. He's a tough lad and should be fine soon.'

Too bowler-friendly! ICC punishes MCG pitch

Too bowler-friendly! ICC punishes MCG pitch

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Despite England securing their first Test victory on Australian soil since 2011, Australia have already retained the Ashes by winning the first three Tests to take an unassailable 3-1 lead.

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.

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Sydneysider Warner went into the current series with question marks over his form due to a lack of test runs, but a rapidfire 164 in the first innings of the opening test in Perth erased any doubts over his position in the team.

Hazlewood backs Australia's ageing attack for Ashes

Hazlewood backs Australia's ageing attack for Ashes

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Paceman Josh Hazlewood has brushed off worries about Australia's ageing attack for the Ashes, saying he personally feels as good as he has in a long time and that the unit's experience of bowling together is a major advantage for the team.

Gavaskar Snub: Why Cricket Australia Should Be Ashamed

Gavaskar Snub: Why Cricket Australia Should Be Ashamed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The hands that broke records and redefined batting deserve to hold and present the trophy named in his honour. To ignore such a legend during the trophy presentation is an affront to his legacy and diminishes the value of the trophy itself, asserts veteran cricket writer K R Nayar.

SCG track not ideal: Gavaskar; Gambhir says 'spicy'

SCG track not ideal: Gavaskar; Gambhir says 'spicy'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The Sydney Cricket Ground track was "not ideal" for a Test match, according to batting great Sunil Gavaskar, but India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir praised the wicket as "spicy" and "result-oriented".

'Kohli is probably the greatest one-day player of all time'

'Kohli is probably the greatest one-day player of all time'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Someone like Virat Kohli, that's a once-in-a-generation sort of player.'

Phillip Hughes remembered on 10th death anniversary

Phillip Hughes remembered on 10th death anniversary

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Family and friends paid tribute to the late Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes on Wednesday to mark the 10-year anniversary of his tragic death.

Injury blow for Australia: Hazlewood out of Ashes opener

Injury blow for Australia: Hazlewood out of Ashes opener

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Australia have suffered another blow ahead of the Ashes opener against England after fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was ruled out due to a hamstring injury on Saturday, further weakening their bowling attack after the loss of captain Pat Cummins.

Cricket World Cup's Biggest Controversies!

Cricket World Cup's Biggest Controversies!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

A look at some of the major controversies in past World Cups.

Ashwin's 'turbulent' journey from Melbourne to Sydney

Ashwin's 'turbulent' journey from Melbourne to Sydney

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Taking to Twitter, the spinner wrote, 'Yours Turbulently Melbourne to Sydney!'

Sydney to host third Test against India despite COVID-19 fears

Sydney to host third Test against India despite COVID-19 fears

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The Melbourne Cricket Ground was kept on standby to host back-to back matches against India, who won the traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG by eight wickets on Tuesday.

IPL 2026: Mitchell Starc RETURNS for DC after injury layoff

IPL 2026: Mitchell Starc RETURNS for DC after injury layoff

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Mitchell Starc has been cleared to play in the Indian Premier League and is expected to join Delhi Capitals for their match against Rajasthan Royals on May 1.

Sydney offers to host last 2 Australia-India Tests

Sydney offers to host last 2 Australia-India Tests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

In a bid to save its New Year fixture between India and Australia, the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust has offered to host the Brisbane Test too, if the Queensland government refuse to grant exemptions to the teams returning from New South Wales.

SCG Honours Sachin@50

SCG Honours Sachin@50

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Sydney Cricket Ground honoured batting greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara by having a set of gates named in their honour at the SCG.

Australia's Will Pucovski retires from all levels of cricket at 27

Australia's Will Pucovski retires from all levels of cricket at 27

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Will Pucovski was once seen as the future of Australian cricket as he made a half-century on his Test debut against India in 2021.

Time for England to move on from failed 'Bazball': Vaughan

Time for England to move on from failed 'Bazball': Vaughan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

'They're all going to score because they are naturally gifted players but the real high-risk way of playing, I'm afraid it hasn't worked.'

'Who should we drop?' Bailey fires back at Waugh

'Who should we drop?' Bailey fires back at Waugh

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Australia's selectors chairman George Bailey defended sticking with the Test side's veteran core for the Ashes on Wednesday following criticism from former captain Steve Waugh about the team's ageing profile.

After Ashes loss, Stokes reaffirms faith in McCullum

After Ashes loss, Stokes reaffirms faith in McCullum

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'I'm sure if it ever ... comes to it, I'll be asked my opinion and he'll be getting my full support and backing.'

'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

Warner Lands At SCG In A Helicopter!

Warner Lands At SCG In A Helicopter!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's @davidwarner31 arriving for the Sydney Smash!', Big Bash League captioned the video on X.

No changes to Sydney Test despite COVID-19 outbreak

No changes to Sydney Test despite COVID-19 outbreak

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Cricket Australia said on Sunday they are still planning to play the third Test against India in Sydney in early January, despite an outbreak of COVID-19 in the north of the city.

Sydney Test: Will rain play spoilsport?

Sydney Test: Will rain play spoilsport?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

SCG curator Adam Lewis said there is grass cover which will help pacers go hard at the batsmen.

Bumrah back in dressing room after scans

Bumrah back in dressing room after scans

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

India were dealt a solid blow on Saturday, Day 2 of the fifth Test against Australia, as skipper and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah left the Sydney Cricket Ground for precautionary scans after feeling some discomfort in the post-lunch session.

Why Shastri should be England's next head coach

Why Shastri should be England's next head coach

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

'Someone with a strong record against Australia, especially as a coach, is worth considering. Looking ahead to the Ashes in 2027, England might benefit from a different voice -- that extra 1% that helps teams win.'

'Shreyas Iyer needs 2-3 months to return to cricket'

'Shreyas Iyer needs 2-3 months to return to cricket'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Dr Sarthak Patnaik, the founder of Sports Science India, explained that Shreyas Iyer's left rib cage came in direct contact with the ground, resulting in the injury.

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.

'Shaheen Afridi asked for break from Sydney Test'

'Shaheen Afridi asked for break from Sydney Test'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Pakistan coach Mohammad Hafeez revealed that Shaheen Shah Afridi approached him with a request to take a break from the recently-concluded third and final Test against Australia.

Can World No 2 New Zealand better record in Sydney?

Can World No 2 New Zealand better record in Sydney?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

With Kane Williamson likely to miss the Test, New Zealand will have a lot of work to do in the 3rd Test in Sydney.

Sydney Test: Clarke pays a stirring tribute to Hughes

Sydney Test: Clarke pays a stirring tribute to Hughes

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

"This was his ground, the Sydney Cricket Ground," Clarke said. "This is where he played his last game, this is where his spirit will live forever."

Shami set to join Team India in Australia?

Shami set to join Team India in Australia?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Mohammed Shami has made a stunning return to competitive cricket after a year-long injury layoff, excelling for Bengal in their Ranji Trophy victory against Madhya Pradesh. Shami's impressive performance included seven wickets across two innings and a quickfire 37 with the bat, helping Bengal secure a narrow 11-run win.

Smoke delays likely during 3rd Test in Sydney

Smoke delays likely during 3rd Test in Sydney

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Australia likely to play the same squad in Sydney; Both teams to pay tribute to firefighters.