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Khawaja retained for Sydney Test amid exit talk

Khawaja retained for Sydney Test amid exit talk

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Usman Khawaja picked as Australia announce squad for Sydney Test against England

Sydney Test key for Bazball after 'lottery' MCG win

Sydney Test key for Bazball after 'lottery' MCG win

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Michael Vaughan believes England's victory in the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was a 'lottery'.

Australia meet Bangladesh in rare home winter Tests

Australia meet Bangladesh in rare home winter Tests

Rediff.com2 days ago

Australia is set to host Bangladesh in a two-match Test series in the country's tropical north, marking the first time since 2003.

I would not have let Rohit miss Sydney Test: Shastri

I would not have let Rohit miss Sydney Test: Shastri

Rediff.com16 May 2025

India captain Rohit Sharma stood down from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney in January.

Unconventional Opener Travis Head Ready for India Test Challenge

Unconventional Opener Travis Head Ready for India Test Challenge

Rediff.com6 days ago

'We're going to play in a lot of different conditions over the next 12 months. It's going to require different efforts. It may not look like the traditional thing all the time.'

'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.

Former Australia opener David Warner pleads guilty to drink-driving, faces jail time

Former Australia opener David Warner pleads guilty to drink-driving, faces jail time

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Former Australia batter David Warner has pleaded guilty to a mid-range drink-driving charge in Sydney, facing a potential prison sentence of up to nine months and a minimum six-month driving ban.

Rain threat looms large over Sydney Test

Rain threat looms large over Sydney Test

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

According to the Australian Government's Bureau of Meteorology, rain is set to disrupt three days of the Test match.

Andrew Flintoff resigns as England Lions head coach

Andrew Flintoff resigns as England Lions head coach

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has resigned from his position as head coach of the England Lions, opting to focus on his coaching commitments with Australia's Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League.

'He's quite intimidating when he gets going': Cummins Wants Green To Be Aggressive Vs Bangladesh

'He's quite intimidating when he gets going': Cummins Wants Green To Be Aggressive Vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 days ago

Australia captain Pat Cummins has encouraged all-rounder Cameron Green to adopt an aggressive approach against Bangladesh in the upcoming Test series.

Travis Head makes history with back-to-back Allan Border Medals

Travis Head makes history with back-to-back Allan Border Medals

Rediff.com7 days ago

Australian batter Travis Head has become only the fifth player to win consecutive Allan Border Medals, edging out Alex Carey by a single vote for the country's top men's individual cricket award.

Injured Akash Deep sidelined for Sydney Test

Injured Akash Deep sidelined for Sydney Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Gambhir said the playing XI would be decided after taking a look at the pitch.

David Warner Arrested For Drunk Driving In Sydney

David Warner Arrested For Drunk Driving In Sydney

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been charged with drink driving after allegedly being caught over the legal limit in Sydney. He is due to appear in court in May.

Inside The Rohit Sharma, Gambhir, And Agarkar Power Struggle

Inside The Rohit Sharma, Gambhir, And Agarkar Power Struggle

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

The article delves into the growing friction between Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma and the selection committee head Ajit Agarkar, along with head coach Gautam Gambhir. It highlights a lack of mutual trust and differing visions for the team's future, particularly concerning Rohit's role and the integration of new talent like Yashasvi Jaiswal. The piece draws parallels to past cricketing controversies and suggests a potential end to Rohit's captaincy.

Why Indian Cricket Will Never Forget Ajinkya Rahane

Why Indian Cricket Will Never Forget Ajinkya Rahane

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Ajinkya Rahane, known as 'Jinx', has retired from international cricket at 38, leaving behind a legacy of quiet resolve, exceptional captaincy, and crucial innings that often came when India needed them most.

Day 3 of Sydney Test abandoned due to rain

Day 3 of Sydney Test abandoned due to rain

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Heavy rain washed out the third day of the already weather-disrupted third and final Test between Australia and South Africa at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

Cummins may skip IPL 2027 to prioritise Tests and ODI World Cup

Cummins may skip IPL 2027 to prioritise Tests and ODI World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Pat Cummins has hinted at skipping IPL 2027 as Australia's packed schedule, including a Test series in India, the Ashes and the ODI World Cup, takes priority over franchise cricket.

Carey backs Starc to win fitness race for Sydney Test

Carey backs Starc to win fitness race for Sydney Test

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey has backed Mitchell Starc to be ready for the decisive fifth and final Test of the series against India when it starts in Sydney on Friday despite doubts over the fast bowler's fitness.

Sydney to amp up security for 5th Ashes cricket Test

Sydney to amp up security for 5th Ashes cricket Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Similar measures were in place during the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26, where specialist police officers armed with semi-automatic rifles patrolled the stadium precinct, nearby parks and railway stations.

Jurel To Replace Pant In Sydney Test?

Jurel To Replace Pant In Sydney Test?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Rishabh Pant may be dropped for the final Test in the Border Gavaskar series.

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The seeds of India's defeat were sown in Melbourne, where Bumrah had to bowl 53.2 overs -- 24.4 in the second innings on the back of 28.4 in the first innings. With just three days to recover, that was an inhuman burden on a bowler who had bowled 151 overs in this series.

ICC not to investigate Sydney Test: Lorgat

ICC not to investigate Sydney Test: Lorgat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

The International Cricket Council will not re-investigate the Sydney Test between Australia and Pakistan despite being confronted with reports that it knew of suspected match fixer Mazhar Majeed's "activities" during the game.

'Ravi bhai is box office': Ashwin lifts lid on dressing-room drama during Gabba triumph

'Ravi bhai is box office': Ashwin lifts lid on dressing-room drama during Gabba triumph

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin recalls the injury that ruled him out of India's historic Gabba Test win, reveals Ravi Shastri's fiery dressing-room reaction and reflects on the unforgettable 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph.

Sydney Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Sydney Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Cheteshwar Pujara has now scored 3 centuries in this series, equalling Sunil Gavaskar's record.

First in six decades: Australia pick India-born Nikhil Chaudhary for Bangladesh T20s

First in six decades: Australia pick India-born Nikhil Chaudhary for Bangladesh T20s

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Delhi-born Nikhil Chaudhary, who played for Punjab till 2016-2017, was called up to the Australian T20 squad for a three-match tour to Bangladesh next week.

Mitch Marsh ruled out of Sydney Test

Mitch Marsh ruled out of Sydney Test

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the fourth cricket Test against India in Sydney after fresh scans revealed that the injury on his hamstring has further deteriorated.

Root Equals Ponting's Century Record

Root Equals Ponting's Century Record

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

England's batting mainstay Joe Root scored his 41st Test century during the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney on Monday.

'Warner should have quit after Sydney Test'

'Warner should have quit after Sydney Test'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels David Warner will have it tough to fight back into the team given his barren run with the bat.

Misbah to lead Pakistan in Sydney Test

Misbah to lead Pakistan in Sydney Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who had hinted at calling it quits after his side's crushing defeat by an innings and 18 runs in the second Test against Australia in Melbourne, will play in the third and final Test in Sydney and will lead the team, an official confirmed on Sunday.

Sydney Test: Australia shocked by fixing claims

Sydney Test: Australia shocked by fixing claims

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Australia's cricketers remain convinced their Test victory over Pakistan in Sydney earlier this year was achieved fairly after the contest has once again become the subject of match-fixing allegations.

Sydney Test was Oval revisited: Inzamam

Sydney Test was Oval revisited: Inzamam

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq compares the Sydney Test to the Oval fiasco.

Usman Khawaja confirms Test retirement after Ashes

Usman Khawaja confirms Test retirement after Ashes

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Usman Khawaja said he hoped his long Test career, which will come to an end with his retirement after the fifth Ashes clash, inspires youngsters who are "different" that playing cricket for Australia is possible.

Pacer Potts likely to make Test comeback after 12 months

Pacer Potts likely to make Test comeback after 12 months

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

If selected, it would be the fast-medium pacer's first Test since taking five wickets in a heavy defeat by New Zealand in Hamilton a year ago.

Six Pak players suspected of rigging Sydney Test

Six Pak players suspected of rigging Sydney Test

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Pakistan cricket plunged into another match-fixing controversy with the former PCB chief Tauqir Zia claiming that six national team players were suspected by the ICC of rigging the Sydney Test early this year.

'Petty Australia overstepped the mark in Sydney Test'

'Petty Australia overstepped the mark in Sydney Test'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

'He's (Paine) wrong. It's not all part of the game. There's a thing called the preamble to the laws of cricket and it is a thing that was designed by Sir Colin Cowdrey and it's about how you play cricket and how you're supposed to play cricket.'

Aus keep Playing XI under wraps ahead of SCG Test

Aus keep Playing XI under wraps ahead of SCG Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

'We could play a couple of all-rounders. Could play a spinner. Could play no spinner. We'll figure it 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.

Not bidding farewell, says Root after Sydney century

Not bidding farewell, says Root after Sydney century

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

England's Joe Root paused as he left the field to salute all four corners of the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday after making a fine 160 in the fifth Ashes Test.

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.

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.