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Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the lone bright spot with a record haul of 32 wickets.

Mitch Marsh's unconventional batting tactics for Pakistan Tests

Mitch Marsh's unconventional batting tactics for Pakistan Tests

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The upcoming three-match series, starting December 14, is part of the World Test Championship.

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.

Ashes Disaster: Is this the end for David Warner?

Ashes Disaster: Is this the end for David Warner?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The fifth Test could be David Warner's final outing, says McGrath

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CA says SCG Test on despite fresh COVID outbreak

CA says SCG Test on despite fresh COVID outbreak

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Australian cricket officials were put on alert after the number of cases in the northern beaches outbreak in Sydney reached 28 on Friday.

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.

Here's how SKY prepared for Australia's fast, bouncy pitches

Here's how SKY prepared for Australia's fast, bouncy pitches

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Suryakumar Yadav said that playing in Mumbai, which has fast and bouncy surfaces helped him adjust to conditions in Australia which has similar surfaces.

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli's farewell came during a turbulent Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, a place once synonymous with his rise.

Cricket World Cup: All you wanted to know about the 14 venues

Cricket World Cup: All you wanted to know about the 14 venues

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The 14 grounds that will host matches during the February 14 - March 29 tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

Australia coach says Warner 'very likely' for third Test

Australia coach says Warner 'very likely' for third Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Warner has been racing to be fit for the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Test

'Every Failure Hurts Rohit'

'Every Failure Hurts Rohit'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'A cricketer is a very proud person.' 'When he sees the kind of performances he has had in the past but cannot replicate them, and when young players are performing well, these factors weigh heavily on his mind.'

David Warner says he may skip IPL to focus on Test cricket

David Warner says he may skip IPL to focus on Test cricket

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

David Warner said he might quit the Indian Premier League (IPL) to concentrate on Tests.

Australia itching to snatch back dominance from India

Australia itching to snatch back dominance from India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

'That's one we need to tick off, definitely, in particular at home... we should pretty much win every series here at home.'

India tour Aus: Boxing Day Test to be moved out of MCG?

India tour Aus: Boxing Day Test to be moved out of MCG?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'In terms of Boxing Day, it's one of the most iconic events in the Australian sporting calendar, and we are working full steam ahead'

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

ICC Hall of Famer and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that batter Cameron Bancroft is leading the race to succeed David Warner and Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's Test batting.

Curator believes Sachin will attain milestone at SCG

Curator believes Sachin will attain milestone at SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Sachin Tendulkar's wait for his elusive 100th international century is likely to end during the second Test against Australia in Sydney, says Sydney Cricket Ground's pitch curator, Tom Parker.

Warner breaks silence: Full truth on ball-tampering saga

Warner breaks silence: Full truth on ball-tampering saga

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Warner set new standards for explosive openers in his early years in the Test game

Will Warner get his desired farewell?

Will Warner get his desired farewell?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

David Warner said he will call time on his Test career after playing against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) next January.

Ashes PIX: Khawaja century keeps Australia on top at SCG

Ashes PIX: Khawaja century keeps Australia on top at SCG

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Usman Khawaja celebrated his recall to the Test arena after two years in the wilderness with a stylish 137 to drive Australia to a declaration on 416 for eight shortly before the close of play on the second day of the fourth Ashes Test on Thursday.

Team India closing in on their 'mission' in long Aussie summer

Team India closing in on their 'mission' in long Aussie summer

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Like a racehorse trained to peak for the big race after months of preparation, India's cricketers are confident they have timed their run to perfection at the World Cup.

Indian team wear black armbands to pay respect to Achrekar

Indian team wear black armbands to pay respect to Achrekar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Indian cricketers wore black armbands on the opening day of the fourth and final Test against Australia in Sydney as a mark of respect for Sachin Tendulkar's coach Ramakant Achrekar who passed away on Wednesday.

Bottle cork hurled at Rahul, 'India fan' enters field

Bottle cork hurled at Rahul, 'India fan' enters field

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

A bottle cork was hurled at India's first-innings centurion K L Rahul from the spectators stand during the pre-lunch session while an English fan, dressed in India colours, entered the field before tea, in two separate incidents on the third day of the second Test, at Lord's, on Saturday.

Steve Waugh to retire in January

Steve Waugh to retire in January

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

An illustrious career that began against India 18 years ago will end against the same opposition in January 2004.

To everyone who doubted us after Adelaide: Kohli

To everyone who doubted us after Adelaide: Kohli

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'Well done to all the boys and the management. Enjoy this historic feat lads'

Out with a Grade 2 tear, Hanuma Vihari leaves for India

Out with a Grade 2 tear, Hanuma Vihari leaves for India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Vihari shared a picture before departing from Australia.

Smith sizzles, leads Aus to series win over England

Smith sizzles, leads Aus to series win over England

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Steely Smith sees Australia to series win against England

McGrath targets $ 1.3 million collection in the 'Pink Test'

McGrath targets $ 1.3 million collection in the 'Pink Test'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

For the much-awaited 10th 'Pink Test', the Australian and English cricket teams on Tuesday donned pink caps at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) alongside veteran cricketer and McGrath Foundation founder, Glenn McGrath.

'If India's big boys step up Australia has a problem'

'If India's big boys step up Australia has a problem'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

For Shastri, India's recent successes in Test cricket have often been defined by the stubbornness and resilience of the tail-enders.

Here's an update on Prithvi Shaw injury

Here's an update on Prithvi Shaw injury

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Young opener Prithvi Shaw is recovering quickly from his ankle injury and might return at the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, said India coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday.

Ponting-Clarke partnership eclipses many records

Ponting-Clarke partnership eclipses many records

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Rajneesh Gupta figures out the many marks Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke set during their 288-run partnership in the second Test against India at the SCG.

Delving on the positives, Dhoni sends warning to Australia

Delving on the positives, Dhoni sends warning to Australia

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has warned Australia not to get too carried away with their victory in the first Test and backed his team to battle back in the second in Sydney this week.

What a great comeback from Pak, lauds Shoaib Akhtar

What a great comeback from Pak, lauds Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

'No one was able to beat South Africa but Pakistan have shown they are beatable'

'I was loving it!' Will has his way in the baggy green

'I was loving it!' Will has his way in the baggy green

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Will Pucovski rode his luck, but his 62 was the best return for an Australian opener in the series so far and helped his side into a strong position at the end of Day 1 of the third Test against India at the SCG.