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COVID-19 outbreak: Paine in self-isolation but CA says 1st Test on

COVID-19 outbreak: Paine in self-isolation but CA says 1st Test on

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

A fresh coronavirus outbreak in Adelaide forced Australian players, including captain Tim Paine, into self-isolation but the country's cricket board asserted that the first Test against India here from December 17 will go ahead as scheduled.

Ashes Test: England strike late but Australia lead in Hobart

Ashes Test: England strike late but Australia lead in Hobart

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Images from Day 2 in the fifth Test between Australia and England, in Hobart, on Saturday.

Stokes scripts history, breaks Brendon McCullum's record

Stokes scripts history, breaks Brendon McCullum's record

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

During the third day of the opening Test against New Zealand, England skipper Ben Stokes entered the history books as he broke Brendon McCullum's record.

Five-star Hazlewood bundles out NZ for 162

Five-star Hazlewood bundles out NZ for 162

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Josh Hazlewood took a five-wicket haul to skittle New Zealand for 162 on Day 1 of the second Test.

Jadeja: A thoroughbred who found his own course

Jadeja: A thoroughbred who found his own course

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Even while bringing the curtains down on his T20I stint, Jadeja was in the shadows of the icons.

India's WORST five batting displays in Test cricket

India's WORST five batting displays in Test cricket

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

India were bundled out for 36 -- their lowest innings score in 88 years of Test cricket -- in the second innings of the Adelaide Test.

Tendulkar on why Shaw has struggled in Tests

Tendulkar on why Shaw has struggled in Tests

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

A slight kink in India opener Prithvi Shaw's backlift technique is responsible for his struggles in the Test series in Australia, says batting great Sachin Tendulkar.

England's Bazball Vs India's Jam-ball

England's Bazball Vs India's Jam-ball

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

On Sunday, India became the fastest team to score 100 runs in Test cricket, achieving this milestone in a mere 12.2 overs during their second innings against the West Indies in the second Test at Trinidad.

Root is England's most successful Test captain

Root is England's most successful Test captain

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

England crushed India by an innings and 76 runs in the third Test which gave Joe Root his 27th win as captain in 55 Tests.

Warner must reply to critics as Oz face depleted Pak

Warner must reply to critics as Oz face depleted Pak

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the hosts would field their strongest side against Pakistan, which means a welcome return for spinner Nathan Lyon, who will chase his 500th Test wicket after injury ruled him out of the last three matches of the Ashes.

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Chief Selector Wahab Riaz held a press conference to formally announce the immediate withdrawal of Butt's name from the consultancy panel.

Australia to hold BBL in middle of India Test series

Australia to hold BBL in middle of India Test series

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The 10th season of the Big Bash League (BBL) will coincide with the much-anticipated India's tour of Australia, the host board announced on Wednesday unveiling a 61-match schedule for the country's premier T20 event.

No hope of India making comeback in Test series: Waugh

No hope of India making comeback in Test series: Waugh

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'I just can't see how they can bounce back (after) Australia whitewashed them on the third day. So 'no' is the answer -- four-nil to Australia'

Khawaja, Labuschagne create new Ashes record

Khawaja, Labuschagne create new Ashes record

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Australian batters Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschange entered record books for the slow pace of their batting during the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at The Oval.

Stuart Broad shocks cricket world with retirement announcement

Stuart Broad shocks cricket world with retirement announcement

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

England fast bowler Stuart Broad will retire from cricket at the end of the Ashes series against Australia, he said after the third day of the final Test on Saturday.

Kohli First Indian With 250M Instagram Followers

Kohli First Indian With 250M Instagram Followers

Rediff.com26 May 2023

He is the third sportsperson with the most followers on Instagram behind footballing greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

South Africa paceman Ngidi ruled out of second New Zealand Test

South Africa paceman Ngidi ruled out of second New Zealand Test

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

New Zealand eye top spot and a first series win over South Africa.

'Don't get too excited!': Wasim Akram's advice for India's pacers

'Don't get too excited!': Wasim Akram's advice for India's pacers

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Pakistan legend Wasim Akram said the Indian fast bowling unit should not get 'carried away' with the new ball.

As Stokes says, we're building as a team and this isn't the end: Crawley

As Stokes says, we're building as a team and this isn't the end: Crawley

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

England are desperate to win the final Ashes Test against Australia despite a series victory no longer being possible.

SA great Hashim Amla retires from all forms of cricket

SA great Hashim Amla retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

South Africa's legendary batter Hashim Amla has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing curtains down on an illustrious career spanning two decades.

Can Dravid, Rohit Snap Losing Run?

Can Dravid, Rohit Snap Losing Run?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The defeat in the Centurion Test was India's fifth in a row in SENA countries under Head Coach Rahul Dravid.

If fit, Jadeja likely to replace Vihari for Boxing Day Test

If fit, Jadeja likely to replace Vihari for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Jadeja, who suffered a concussion during the first T20 international, also sustained a hamstring injury which ruled him out of the first Test.

T20 WC PIX: SKY, Bumrah shine as India crush Afghanistan

T20 WC PIX: SKY, Bumrah shine as India crush Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the Group 1 Super 8 match, played between India and Afghanistan, in Barbados, on Thursday.

'Thank you for supporting Test cricket so passionately'

'Thank you for supporting Test cricket so passionately'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Spin legend Shane Warne has thanked star batter Virat Kohli for "passionately supporting" Test cricket, a day after he stepped down as skipper of the Indian Test team.

CSA announces men's international fixtures for 2022-23 home season

CSA announces men's international fixtures for 2022-23 home season

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced the men's international fixtures for the 2022-23 home season, with South Africa set to host England, West Indies and the Netherlands.

PICS: India set for series sweep; WI need 289 for victory

PICS: India set for series sweep; WI need 289 for victory

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 4 of the second Test between India and West Indies at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, on Sunday.

Starc and Healy: World Cup Winners, Both

Starc and Healy: World Cup Winners, Both

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

After Australia thrashed India by 209 runs to win the World Test Championship final at The Oval in London on Sunday, June 11, 2023, the Aussies celebrated with their families.

Kohli ready to level up against tough Aussies in WTC final

Kohli ready to level up against tough Aussies in WTC final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'Whichever team is able to adjust and adapt to the conditions, the pitch will win the match.'

Is this the end of Duminy's Test career?

Is this the end of Duminy's Test career?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

South African batsman JP Duminy is to return home ahead of the third Test against England in a move that could signal the end of his Test career.

WTC Final: Who Will Own The Mace?

WTC Final: Who Will Own The Mace?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'You need all the departments to do well for you,' Rohit Sharma explained. 'And I thought our strength really has been all three departments.'

Williamson steers NZ to dramatic win; ends Sri Lanka's WTC hopes

Williamson steers NZ to dramatic win; ends Sri Lanka's WTC hopes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

New Zealand conjured up a remarkable victory for the second time in two weeks by chasing down a target of 285 runs on the final ball of the rain-shortened final day to beat Sri Lanka by two wickets.

WTC Final: 'Once in a lifetime moment'

WTC Final: 'Once in a lifetime moment'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur said the WTC final is a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity.

Ashes showdown: Stokes vows to stick with 'Bazball' style

Ashes showdown: Stokes vows to stick with 'Bazball' style

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Stokes ruled out discarding that 'Bazball' approach in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston from Friday.

It's better to stay a bit underdone than overdone: Cummins

It's better to stay a bit underdone than overdone: Cummins

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Australia captain Pat Cummins doesn't mind staying a bit undercooked going into the high-octane WTC final against India.

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Although the credit for acquiring the technological skill must be given to India's outstanding nuclear scientists, the decision to go nuclear was a political one that entailed clarity of vision, courage and resolve, points out Rup Narayan Das.

Windies to host SA, Aus and Pak for Tests and T20Is

Windies to host SA, Aus and Pak for Tests and T20Is

Rediff.com14 May 2021

South Africa to tour Caribbean for first time in 11 years.

Warner gets Taylor's backing for WTC, Ashes

Warner gets Taylor's backing for WTC, Ashes

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Warner's participation was considered doubtful for the next red-ball assignments for Australia, especially after his horrendous run in India with the bat.

Stokes, Buttler back; Robinson recalled for first two India Tests

Stokes, Buttler back; Robinson recalled for first two India Tests

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

All-rounder Ben Stokes returns to England's squad for the first two Tests against India next month after he missed the two-match series against New Zealand in June following a finger injury he sustained during the Indian Premier League earlier this year.

Andy Flower joins Aus coaching staff ahead of WTC Final

Andy Flower joins Aus coaching staff ahead of WTC Final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

For Pat Cummins's side, the addition of Flower to the coaching staff will only add more to the expectations as they strive to become the first Australian team to win an Ashes series in England since 2001.

Will India-Aus adopt 'Bazball' approach in WTC Final?

Will India-Aus adopt 'Bazball' approach in WTC Final?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

India have recalled Ajinkya Rahane to reinforce their batting line-up, which will have to be at its best to negate the Australian attack.