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Inspired by England, Head to attack India's bowlers

Inspired by England, Head to attack India's bowlers

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Inspired by England's daredevilry in Pakistan, Australia batter Travis Head will shun his conservative approach on spinning pitches and enter the Test series against India with the aim to dominate the opposition bowling attack.

This could be Australia's game plan against India...

This could be Australia's game plan against India...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Australian batter Travis Head will shun his conservative approach on spinning pitches and enter the Test series against India with an aim to dominate the opposition bowling attack.

Captain Paine loses cool after unsuccessful Aus review

Captain Paine loses cool after unsuccessful Aus review

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Australia appealed for a catch off Cheteshwar Pujara's inside edge at short leg by Matthew Wade, off the bowling of Nathan Lyon, which was turned down by umpire Wilson following which the hosts opted to take the review.

Repeat offender Gunathilaka gets some reprieve in sexual assault case

Repeat offender Gunathilaka gets some reprieve in sexual assault case

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Three out of his four sexual assault charges dropped by Public Prosecutor in Sydney.

Clarke wants to play in 2012 IPL to prepare for WC

Clarke wants to play in 2012 IPL to prepare for WC

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke has said that he would like to take part in the 2012 Indian Premier League (IPL) to prepare for that year's Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Australia urged to split Warner-Khawaja pairing for Ashes

Australia urged to split Warner-Khawaja pairing for Ashes

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Former England captain Vaughan said Australia should consider having Mitchell Marsh open with Khawaja.

SHOCKING! Siraj abused at Gabba

SHOCKING! Siraj abused at Gabba

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Mohammed Siraj was reportedly targeted by abusive members of the Gabba crowd on the first day of the fourth Test.

'Not a stroke would have looked out of place in a Test match'

'Not a stroke would have looked out of place in a Test match'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Steve Smith called it the 'Virat show' and he was right

Thorpe flattered, but not gay

Thorpe flattered, but not gay

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

'I have answered the question once (before) and I don't think I will ever answer it again because, quite frankly, it is noone's business to know anyone else's business,' the superstar said.

Langer may retire after Ashes

Langer may retire after Ashes

Rediff.com9 May 2006

The Aussie opener said it is the amount of time international players spent away from home that would be the decisive factor in his decision.

Drogba, Eboue face sanctions for Mandela homage

Drogba, Eboue face sanctions for Mandela homage

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The Turkish Football Federation has summoned Ivorian internationals Didier Drogba and Emmanuel Eboue for paying homage to Nelson Mandela after a league game.

Australia too soft on 'cheater' Warne - WADA chief

Australia too soft on 'cheater' Warne - WADA chief

Rediff.com7 Aug 2003

World Anti-Doping Agency chairman Dick Pound has criticised the decision to allow Australia leg spinner Shane Warne to play in charity matches during a one-year doping ban.

Dokic accused of abandoning family

Dokic accused of abandoning family

Rediff.com9 May 2003

Damir Dokic accused his daughter of abandoning her family for Brazilian Formula One racing driver Enrique Bernoldi.

Australian cricketers nervous about Pakistan tour: report

Australian cricketers nervous about Pakistan tour: report

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Australian cricketers are on edge barely a month before their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, amid an uptick in terror attacks in the Asian nation.

ICC rejects Khawaja's appeal against armband sanction

ICC rejects Khawaja's appeal against armband sanction

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Usman Khawaja suffered a setback after his appeal against the sanction imposed on him for wearing a black armband during the opening Test against Pakistan was rejected by ICC.

Haddin admits 'edging' the ball in the first Ashes Test

Haddin admits 'edging' the ball in the first Ashes Test

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Australian vice-captain Brad Haddin has said that he knew he was out and did not need to wait for the replay to determine that he had hit the ball, which brought the end of the first Ashes Test, that went in favour of England.

Harbhajan wishes Hayden form

Harbhajan wishes Hayden form

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

"I am disappointed because I love watching him against other teams," said the Indian off-spinner of Matthew Hayden.

Hughes's death made feisty Johnson question aggressive approach

Hughes's death made feisty Johnson question aggressive approach

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Retired Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has admitted that the tragic death of his former team mate Phillip Hughes made him question his aggressive bowling tactics in the game.

Alon denies blackmailing Warne

Alon denies blackmailing Warne

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

Overseas Friends of BJP ex-chief convicted of raping 5 Korean women in Australia

Overseas Friends of BJP ex-chief convicted of raping 5 Korean women in Australia

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Dhankhar also recorded his sexual assaults using a camera hidden in his bedside alarm clock and on his phone, it said.

Sydney Test could be Rogers' last on Australian soil

Sydney Test could be Rogers' last on Australian soil

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Australian opener Chris Rogers has decided that the fourth and final cricket Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground will be his last on home soil.

Look who would be happy to buy Kohli lemonade!

Look who would be happy to buy Kohli lemonade!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Happy to chat with Kohli, buy him lemonade off the field, says Lyon.

Iranian chess player was warned not to return to Iran after competing without hijab

Iranian chess player was warned not to return to Iran after competing without hijab

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The source also said Khadem's relatives and parents, who are in Iran, had also received threats, without giving further details.

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka denied bail over alleged sexual assault

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka denied bail over alleged sexual assault

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Arrested on charges of sexual assault on a woman during the T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was denied bail after the hearing at a local court in Sydney on Monday.

Clarke in injury scare while training ahead of Adelaide Test

Clarke in injury scare while training ahead of Adelaide Test

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Australian captain Michael Clarke was reportedly involved in an injury scare during training for the second Ashes Test against England at Adelaide, although the fears later seemed unfounded with the captain batting in the nets.

Injury before India tour a blessing in disguise: Hazlewood

Injury before India tour a blessing in disguise: Hazlewood

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Josh Hazlewood was forced out of last month's Perth Test against New Zealand due to a low-grade hamstring tear.

Chris Gayle in hot water again!

Chris Gayle in hot water again!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

A woman who was working around the West Indies cricket team accused Gayle of exposing himself to her.

Perth Scorchers' Mitchell Marsh to miss CLT20 with injury

Perth Scorchers' Mitchell Marsh to miss CLT20 with injury

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Perth Scorchers young gun Mitchell Marsh will not play in the Champions League T20 tournament in India after being ruled out with yet another hamstring injury.

Tuffey shocked by match fixing reports

Tuffey shocked by match fixing reports

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Former New Zealand cricketer Daryl Tuffey is seeking legal advice after expressing shock at being linked to a probe into match fixing, according to reports.

Kyrgios makes career-altering claim!

Kyrgios makes career-altering claim!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Australian controversial tennis star Nick Kyrgios has announced that he will call curtains on his career if he wins the US Open, the fourth major of the season at Flushing Meadows.

'Green will be the world's best all-rounder by a long way'

'Green will be the world's best all-rounder by a long way'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Former Australian captain Kim Hughes believes Cameron Green will become the best all-rounder in the world.

Lehmann tips Langer to be next Australia coach

Lehmann tips Langer to be next Australia coach

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Australian head coach Darren Lehmann has tipped Justin Langer to be his successor in the coaching role, claiming that the former teammate is respected very highly.

'Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket?'

'Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh has slammed the ICC and top cricket boards, including the BCCI, for not caring about Test cricket after South Africa named a depleted red-ball squad for the tour of New Zealand.

Eyeing LA Olympics, ICC could award 2024 T20 World Cup to US

Eyeing LA Olympics, ICC could award 2024 T20 World Cup to US

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The United States is likely to host the T20 World Cup in 2024, which could serve as a launch pad in the International Cricket Council's bid for cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Aussie IPL stars return home; CA 'grateful' to BCCI

Aussie IPL stars return home; CA 'grateful' to BCCI

Rediff.com17 May 2021

They will all be spending two weeks in a Sydney hotel for the mandatory quarantine.

Why Ashton Agar is looking forward to India Tests

Why Ashton Agar is looking forward to India Tests

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Australia are slated to play four Tests and three ODIs during their tour of India in February-March.

The next big step in women's cricket...

The next big step in women's cricket...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Australian captain Meg Lanning believes starting an Indian Premier League will be the next 'big step' in women's cricket.

Ball-tampering scandal: Bancroft backtracks on claims

Ball-tampering scandal: Bancroft backtracks on claims

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'Bancroft is said to have told CA he is supportive of the investigation and satisfied with the outcome'

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting advised star batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to stop trying hard to rediscover their best and pushing themselves too hard and just focus on watching the ball and scoring runs.