News for 'Sydney'

Former Aus cricketer denied bail in domestic abuse case

Former Aus cricketer denied bail in domestic abuse case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Slater is accused of choking a woman while shaking her at his house in December 2023.

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.

Chance for Sable to shine at maiden Diamond League season finale

Chance for Sable to shine at maiden Diamond League season finale

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Neeraj Chopra, who added a silver to his Olympic medal tally in Paris following a historic gold in the Tokyo Games, will be aiming to end his season on a high.

Pallavi Sharda holidays in Sydney

Pallavi Sharda holidays in Sydney

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Take a look at fun photographs.

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.'

Shafali, Radha join Sydney Sixers for women's Big Bash

Shafali, Radha join Sydney Sixers for women's Big Bash

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Sydney Sixers on Monday confirmed the signing of Shafali Verma and Radha Yadav for the upcoming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL).

Virat Kohli, the secret Aussie in Indian Team?

Virat Kohli, the secret Aussie in Indian Team?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Mitchell Starc and Steven Smith believe that Virat Kohli is an Australian in the way he thinks, acts, and has the desire to perform in big games.

David Warner appeals for return of missing baggy green

David Warner appeals for return of missing baggy green

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

David Warner made an impassioned appeal for the return of a rucksack containing his baggy green cap that went missing on a flight from Melbourne to Sydney for his final Test match this week.

India's dominance haunts Australia: Khawaja

India's dominance haunts Australia: Khawaja

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

India have won all the last four series of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, taking into account their home wins in 2016-17 and 2022-23 -- both also 2-1 results in a four-match contest.

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Sunday.

Air India suspends its pilot for allegedly shoplifting at Sydney airport

Air India suspends its pilot for allegedly shoplifting at Sydney airport

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Besides barring from entering premises, the order also directed Rohit Bhasin to surrender his identity card.

Vivid 2018 casts Sydney in a brand new light

Vivid 2018 casts Sydney in a brand new light

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Vivid Sydney is an annual festival that places light sculptures and installations throughout the city. More than 1 million people are expected to visit the festival this year, which takes place from 25 May to 16 June. Vivid is celebrating its 10th year with its biggest collection of light installations to date. Here are some dazzling sights from the lights festival.

India Break Record After Record In Kanpur

India Break Record After Record In Kanpur

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 in Tests...

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

'Bumrah, Pant's fitness and form crucial in Australia': Ian Chappell

'Bumrah, Pant's fitness and form crucial in Australia': Ian Chappell

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant must remain injury-free and in top form if India are to achieve a historic hat-trick of series wins in Australia, said former captain Ian Chappell.

The Gabba faces major uncertainty over its future

The Gabba faces major uncertainty over its future

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

CA chief calls on Queensland to invest in stadium after Gabba was snubbed from international calendar for first time in 50 years.

Infosys employee among Sydney siege hostages

Infosys employee among Sydney siege hostages

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

An Infosys employee is among those being held hostage by an unidentified armed man who stormed a downtown cafe in Sydney, the IT major said on Monday.

Shaheen Afridi dropped for Pakistan's must-win Test

Shaheen Afridi dropped for Pakistan's must-win Test

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Head coach Jason Gillispie said Shaheen Afridi understands the "situation" and the break will give him quality time with his family.

PIX: McLaughlin-Levrone sinks 400m hurdles World mark

PIX: McLaughlin-Levrone sinks 400m hurdles World mark

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Images from the athletics action at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, Paris, on Thursday.

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.

Cricket needs his great decision-making: Former Aus coach praises Jay Shah's appointment as ICC Chairman

"Cricket needs his great decision-making": Former Aus coach praises Jay Shah's appointment as ICC Chairman

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Former Australian coach John Buchanan on Thursday congratulated Jay Shah on becoming the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and expressed hope that the incumbent Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary will be able to make all three formats of international cricket a priority for all in the age of T20 franchise cricket.

Sydney ODI: The turning point

Sydney ODI: The turning point

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Jhye Richardson said Australia were lucky to get Mahendra Singh Dhoni out with a dubious call.

Cummins calls for separate windows for IPL and Tests

Cummins calls for separate windows for IPL and Tests

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Australia skipper Pat Cummins said a more dedicated window for Tests is needed so that players can chalk their individual schedule and preparation.

Cricketers Day Out at Wimbledon! Standing ovation for Sachin

Cricketers Day Out at Wimbledon! Standing ovation for Sachin

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Sachin Tendulkar received a standing ovation from the capacity crowd at Centre Court

Woman killed in knife attack in Sydney

Woman killed in knife attack in Sydney

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Australian TV channels showed the man, in his 20s or 30s, running through the King Street with a large kitchen knife yelling "Allahu Akbar" .

Where You Can Watch Stree 2 At Home

Where You Can Watch Stree 2 At Home

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Decapitated ghosts, ancient ghosts, devil judges, devious cartoons, angry young women, it's a super flavourful platter of assorted goodies on the OTT menu this week.

Paris 2024 Olympics: STUNNING Pix!

Paris 2024 Olympics: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

A collection of stunning pictures from the Paris 2024 Games

Sydney: Indian techie's killer still untraced

Sydney: Indian techie's killer still untraced

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Community organisations will put up a memorial plaque for Prabha Arun Kumar in a Sydney park on November 22, her 42nd birthday.

Sydney skywriting says 'STOP F1' amid coronavirus fears

Sydney skywriting says 'STOP F1' amid coronavirus fears

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Photographs of the skywriting were widely shared online but it was unclear who was responsible for them. But the Australian Grand Prix authorities were adamant that Albert Park would welcome thousands of motor sport fans from Thursday when practice sessions and qualifying commence for lower-profile touring car series.

Questions going into Sydney Test: Where will Rohit bat?

Questions going into Sydney Test: Where will Rohit bat?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The circumstances in which he has arrived in Australia don't make Rohit a certain starter at the top of the order.

Waiting for Hit-Man Show: Rohit and India ready to change Sydney script

Waiting for Hit-Man Show: Rohit and India ready to change Sydney script

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

If Rahane's side can go 2-1 up and ensure the retention of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, it will be one of the finest hours in the history of Indian cricket

'Ashwin's body was used like a dart board by Hazlewood and Cummins'

'Ashwin's body was used like a dart board by Hazlewood and Cummins'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

As Ravichandran Ashwin achieved the milestone 100th Test in Mohali, everyone had their lists of his best bowling feats. But Ashwin's finest cricketing moment was probably when he and Hanuma Vihari battled inhuman injury to draw the Sydney Test against Australia after India were bowled out for 36 in the first Test at Adelaide.

Harmanpreet not yet signed by BBL's Sydney Thunder

Harmanpreet not yet signed by BBL's Sydney Thunder

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Reigning Women's Big Bash League champions Sydney Thunder today confirmed having interest in Harmanpreet Kaur but denied signing the India all-rounder, contrary to media reports.

Spotted: Tendulkar in Sydney

Spotted: Tendulkar in Sydney

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Reader Amandeep Singh Saini sent us this picture from Sydney.

Let there be light! Sydney shines at Vivid festival

Let there be light! Sydney shines at Vivid festival

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Landmarks across the city have been bathed in a dazzling array of colourful lights, from the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Opera House. Other key areas illuminated include Martin Place, Kings Cross, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Barangaroo, Chatswood and Taronga Zoo.

Spotted: Kohli, Yuvraj and Harbhajan in Sydney

Spotted: Kohli, Yuvraj and Harbhajan in Sydney

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Balram Singh met Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh in Sydney.

Regina Makes A Pledge

Regina Makes A Pledge

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Monday was a busy day for film folk, and we tell you just how they spent it.

Easy win for Prannoy, Sameer causes upset at Australian Open

Easy win for Prannoy, Sameer causes upset at Australian Open

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

However, it was curtains for Kiran George in the men's singles event as he lost 20-22, 6-21 against seventh seed Kenta Nishimoto of Japan.

In-form Crouser eyes shot put record at Olympic tune-up event

In-form Crouser eyes shot put record at Olympic tune-up event

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'I feel good and I'm rounding into shape ahead of the Olympics.'

Sydney hostage crisis continues, 5 flee cafe

Sydney hostage crisis continues, 5 flee cafe

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Several people, including an Indian techie, were taken hostage by an armed man at a popular caf in Sydney and forced to display an Islamic flag, triggering a security alert in Australia and leading to evacuation of key buildings, including the Indian Consulate.