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Gabba loses its Ashes opener status after 40 years

Gabba loses its Ashes opener status after 40 years

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The last time an Ashes in Australia started away from the Gabba was in 1982 when the historic foes drew at the WACA in Perth.

How To Get A $40K Scholarship To Study In Australia

How To Get A $40K Scholarship To Study In Australia

Rediff.com21 May 2024

A total of 28 scholarships are available for Indian students who have applied to a UG or PG programme at the University of Sydney.

Boland to get another crack at the Indians

Boland to get another crack at the Indians

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

On Tuesday, Hazlewood bowled just one over before walking out of the field before undergoing scans later to ascertain the severity of the injury.

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev expressed concern over the rising number of injuries among Indian cricketers, attributing it to the demanding schedule.

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Will India drop Rohit for the Sydney Test and put Kohli on notice? Or will the team management grant the senior pros a final chance to redeem themselves?

Shaheen Afridi's Test future in doubt

Shaheen Afridi's Test future in doubt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Shaheen Shah Afridi's Test future is under scrutiny after he was sidelined for the two-Test series against the West Indies at home.

Siraj getting stick from 'saints' of Australian cricket: Gavaskar

Siraj getting stick from 'saints' of Australian cricket: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Sunil Gavaskar called out the double standards of the Australian cricket pundits for their criticism of Mohammed Siraj's aggressive send-off to Travis Head.

Sydney Opera House's tribute to firefighters

Sydney Opera House's tribute to firefighters

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The sails of the iconic Sydney Opera House were lit up over the weekend with messages of support for the firefighters currently battling at least 136 fires in New South Wales alone. Fire crews have been working tirelessly since the bushfire season began back in October. Thousands of homes have already been destroyed and 27 people have been killed, but there are fears those numbers will rise as the season could last until March. Over seven million hectares of land have burned in the fires.

Australia's Mind Games Cause Gill's Fall

Australia's Mind Games Cause Gill's Fall

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Shubman Gill fell to a bizarre dismissal to a loose shot off the final ball of the morning session.

Sydney Test not at risk over COVID rules: NSW health minister

Sydney Test not at risk over COVID rules: NSW health minister

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The fourth Test will be played from January 5-9 at the SCG, with Australia having retained the Ashes after winning the first three games.

Rohit Practices Hard For Champions Trophy

Rohit Practices Hard For Champions Trophy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Rohit can be seen working extensively on his batting, unleashing his signature shots including the trademark pull shots, the drives through the off-side and the straight lofted shots among others.

Seniors let India down: Gavaskar slams Rohit, Kohli

Seniors let India down: Gavaskar slams Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Indian batters, with the exception of Yashasvi Jaiswal (84), faltered yet again to lose the match by 184 runs and trail 1-2 in the five-match series.

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, said Cricket Australia, which has submitted its report to the International Cricket Council.

'Pant Will Score 100 Every Game If...'

'Pant Will Score 100 Every Game If...'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'He has all the shots -- reverse sweep, slog sweep, everything -- but the problem is that all these shots are high-risk shots.' 'With his defence, he will surely score runs every game if he faces 200 balls.'

If Bumrah is not fit then 200 also might not be enough: Gavaskar

If Bumrah is not fit then 200 also might not be enough: Gavaskar

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Sunil Gavaskar believes India will struggle to defend even 200 if Jasprit Bumrah is unable to bowl at full throttle on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test against Australia

BCCI paying for Aus IPL players' quarantine in Sydney: CA

BCCI paying for Aus IPL players' quarantine in Sydney: CA

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'BCCI at the outset committed to ensuring that they got home safely and as quickly as possible. They've delivered on that promise.'

'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.

Bradman's 'baggy green' cap worn against India fetches record price

Bradman's 'baggy green' cap worn against India fetches record price

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Don Bradman wore the "baggy green" cap during India's first tour of Australia as an independent country in 1947-48, scoring 715 runs in six innings at an average of 178.75.

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India's rare series whitewash at home to New Zealand could "awaken a sleeping giant" as they prepare to take on the ICC World Test Championship table-toppers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November 22 onwards.

'3 loose shots': Shastri on why India collapsed at MCG

'3 loose shots': Shastri on why India collapsed at MCG

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has attributed the national team's defeat in the fourth Test in Melbourne to 'poor shot selection on either side of the middle session' on Day 5.

Why Kohli is getting out to balls outside off...

Why Kohli is getting out to balls outside off...

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli has admitted he hasn't been disciplined enough in his last two-three innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and plans to take a lot more time before going for his strokes in the remaining two Tests.

Sydney lights up for annual festival

Sydney lights up for annual festival

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Sydney's skyline has exploded with light and colour as Vivid Sydney -- a three-week "festival of light, music and ideas" -- brings public art installations, lighting sculptures to the Australian capital this year from May 27 to June 18.

'Tumko Bat Chahiye?': How Kohli's gesture inspired Akash Deep

'Tumko Bat Chahiye?': How Kohli's gesture inspired Akash Deep

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Akash Deep reveals how Virat Kohli offered him one of his bats -- a bat that scripted a rare happy memory during India's otherwise devastating tour of Australia.

CA to honour Hughes to mark his 10th death anniversary

CA to honour Hughes to mark his 10th death anniversary

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

CA said it had produced a documentary in conjunction with Hughes's family to mark the occasion, which will be broadcast before play at Adelaide Oval.

'He flustered India, there's no doubt about that'

'He flustered India, there's no doubt about that'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri advice to Konstas was to focus on his "strengths".

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.

Rohit reveals real reason behind restricting fans from nets sessions

Rohit reveals real reason behind restricting fans from nets sessions

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit emphasised the importance of keeping net sessions private to maintain focus and strategise effectively.

Give Bumrah time as captain, says Kapil Dev

Give Bumrah time as captain, says Kapil Dev

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Kapil Dev, who led India to the 1983 World Cup title, said Jasprit Bumrah should be given a long stint to prove himself as Test captain.

'Our Captain Has Shown Leadership'

'Our Captain Has Shown Leadership'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

'He has opted to rest.'

AO PIX: Gauff wins thriller, Swiatek scrapes through

AO PIX: Gauff wins thriller, Swiatek scrapes through

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Coco Gauff was given a solid workout by former champion Sofia Kenin but continued her lengthy winning streak

India fined match fee for slow over rate in Sydney

India fined match fee for slow over rate in Sydney

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Virat Kohli's men were found one over short of their target in the stipulated time and were penalised

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.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

McSweeney dropped, Konstas called up for Boxing Day Test

McSweeney dropped, Konstas called up for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Nathan McSweeney, who opened in the first three Tests with little success, has been dropped.

Air India official suspended for shoplifting in Sydney

Air India official suspended for shoplifting in Sydney

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

While Bhasin will be getting provident fund money and gratuity, he would not be getting leave encashment for 420 days, medical reimbursement for himself and wife, free passes for himself and wife, and holiday home facilities.

McSweeney in fray but Head could open in Sri Lanka

McSweeney in fray but Head could open in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Australia announced a 16-member squad on Thursday with several fresh faces added to the group that played India in the fifth and final Test at Sydney last week. Australia won the marquee series 3-1.

'Kohli, Rohit will plan in best of Indian cricket'

'Kohli, Rohit will plan in best of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Gambhir also made it clear that he would like everyone to show up in the domestic circuit if they "had commitment towards red-ball cricket".

Sandpaper-gate behind him? Warner back as BBL captain

Sandpaper-gate behind him? Warner back as BBL captain

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Warner's leadership and experience are expected to be invaluable to the Thunder as they aim to challenge for the BBL title.

Australia coach McDonald accuses India of 'intimidation'

Australia coach McDonald accuses India of 'intimidation'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald accused the Indian team of trying to 'intimidate' young batter Sam Konstas.

PIX: Aus thump India at MCG, take 2-1 lead

PIX: Aus thump India at MCG, take 2-1 lead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Images from Day 5 in the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.