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'Baggy Greens do not believe that Clarke is a team man at heart'

'Baggy Greens do not believe that Clarke is a team man at heart'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

The Australian media has claimed that former Test captain Ricky Ponting's revelations about current captain Michael Clarke not sticking around for a chat after the day's play on some occasions have pointed out towards the fact that Clarke is not a true captain.

Australia media fumes over 'Perth-etic Humiliation'

Australia media fumes over 'Perth-etic Humiliation'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Australian media summed up their team's 295-run hammering by India in the opening Test with strong headlines such as 'Perth-etic Humiliation' and 'Monster Loss', former players called for some tough decisions, including sacking Marnus Labuschagne.

Head may replace Warner in Delhi Test

Head may replace Warner in Delhi Test

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

David Warner averages a lowly 22.16 in nine Test matches in India, managing just 399 runs with just three fifties.

Our top-three have been really strong: Bailey defends Fraser-McGurk's omission

Our top-three have been really strong: Bailey defends Fraser-McGurk's omission

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Australia's chairman of selectors George Bailey has defended the omission of explosive batter Jake Fraser-McGurk from their T20 World Cup squad, saying he is an exciting option going forward but their top-three, including David Warner, have been doing well.

'Need to be proactive': How Smith plans to tame Ashwin

'Need to be proactive': How Smith plans to tame Ashwin

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Australia's Steve Smith wants to adopt a proactive approach against Ravichandran Ashwin in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

PHOTOS: The moment police decided to storm Sydney cafe

PHOTOS: The moment police decided to storm Sydney cafe

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Grenades and gunfire gripped Sydney as the tense hostage situation at the Lindt Chocolate cafe ended after 17 long hours.

Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck expecting third child

Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck expecting third child

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Nine mulls over use of pink balls in proposed night Tests

Nine mulls over use of pink balls in proposed night Tests

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Australian TV network Channel Nine is mulling over using pink-coloured lacquered balls in the proposed night Test matches, which could reportedly become a reality in three years.

Injured Cummins likely to miss India series next month

Injured Cummins likely to miss India series next month

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Mitchell Marsh is expected to lead in Cummins's absence. The all-rounder is also in contention to be named Australia's T20 skipper.

English media apologetic over debasing 'great' Ponting

English media apologetic over debasing 'great' Ponting

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

The English media has hailed Ricky Ponting and also apologised for disparaging him throughout his playing career.

Steve Smith breaks silence: No Test retirement plans

Steve Smith breaks silence: No Test retirement plans

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Steve Smith's manager debunks former Australian captain's retirement talks

Oz media behind India on umpiring shockers

Oz media behind India on umpiring shockers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

The Australian media could not help commiserating with the Indian cricketers, who bore the brunt of shocking umpiring blunders in the on Day 1 of the second cricket Test against Australia.

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Erskine hit back at Johnson, stating that his questioning Warner's selection isn't logical.

Agar gets Tweet sympathies from Eng fans and Best's support

Agar gets Tweet sympathies from Eng fans and Best's support

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Australian No.11 debutant Ashton Agar, who hit a brilliant 98 to rescue his team on Thursday, received sympathy from Twitter users in the UK for failing to complete his maiden Test century.

ICC announces crack down on ball tampering

ICC announces crack down on ball tampering

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a crack down on ball tampering with changes coming into effect from October, under which umpires can act on suspicions of ball tampering even if they do not have firm evidence against a particular fieldsman.

'Hair's call for 'chucking' in 1995 was shocking'

'Hair's call for 'chucking' in 1995 was shocking'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan has said that he was shocked when umpire Darrell Hair called him seven times in three overs for his action in 1995.

Clarke to play Ashes tour opener against Somerset

Clarke to play Ashes tour opener against Somerset

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Australian captain Michael Clarke has been selected to play in the first Ashes tour warm-up game against Somerset on Wednesday, giving a much-needed boost to Australia's Ashes campaign.

Starc sues insurer over injury payout for IPL contract

Starc sues insurer over injury payout for IPL contract

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, Starc, who didn't figure in any game for KKR last year after getting injured in the Test series against South Africa, has filed a lawsuit in the Victorian County Court last week against the insurers of his lucrative IPL deal.

'Clarke's absence responsible for team's rot'

'Clarke's absence responsible for team's rot'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Australia's problems in the lead-up to the Ashes has stemmed from captain Michael Clarke's absence as he is in a major way accountable for the general manner in which the team conducts itself and the general direction in which it is travelling, according to the Australian media.

Dr Haneef strikes compensation deal with Aus govt

Dr Haneef strikes compensation deal with Aus govt

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Mohammed Haneef, a doctor of Indian origin based in Australia, who was wrongfully accused of terrorism, has struck a 'substantial' compensation deal with the Australian government, reports claimed on Tuesday.

Bracken accuses CA for premature end to his career

Bracken accuses CA for premature end to his career

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Former Australian pacer Nathan Bracken has accused Cricket Australia of negligence, arguing their doctors and lead physiotherapist can't provide "competent" medical advice to elite athletes.

Khawaja to split with manager over suspension episode

Khawaja to split with manager over suspension episode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Usman Khawaja is all set to split with his long-term manager Daniel Zammit after the latter had supported the batsman's controversial axing from the Australian team for the third Test against India, starting in Mohali on Thursday.

Mallet tips Maxwell to puzzle Indian batsmen with spin

Mallet tips Maxwell to puzzle Indian batsmen with spin

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Former Australian off spinner Ashley Mallet has backed all rounder Glenn Maxwell to earn his debut baggy green against India in the first Test match at Chennai, starting on February 22.

Replicate England's success mantra to beat India: Jones

Replicate England's success mantra to beat India: Jones

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Former batsman Dean Jones feels Australia should replicate the bowling tactics employed by England in order to come up trumps in the upcoming Test series against India.

Is the Indian Premier League destabilising national teams?

Is the Indian Premier League destabilising national teams?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

The drawing power of the Indian Premier League is destabilising national teams, says a column in the Sydney Morning Herald.

Is Australia's rotation policy contentious?

Is Australia's rotation policy contentious?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Former national chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns has said he is bemused by Australia's contentious rotation policy and has questioned the overall philosophy of those in charge.

Roebuck's family seeks second post-mortem

Roebuck's family seeks second post-mortem

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

Unconvinced by police claims that Peter Roebuck committed suicide, the celebrated cricket writer's family would seek a second post-mortem of his body and has hired a British criminal lawyer to investigate the death.

Australia: Model accuses Indian of rape

Australia: Model accuses Indian of rape

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

An Indian man allegedly raped a budding lingerie model in Australia after he promised her a break in the industry posing as an employee in a fashion firm, a court was told on Monday.

Aussie media targets Harbhajan again

Aussie media targets Harbhajan again

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

The off-spinner was alleged to have made monkey gestures towards the crowd during India's victory in the first tri-series final.

Ashes debacle: Has T20 cricket ruined classic batting in Tests?

Ashes debacle: Has T20 cricket ruined classic batting in Tests?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

An article in an Australian newspaper has claimed that the Twenty20 revolution could be responsible for the short attention spans of batsmen who cannot stick out the tough periods. So, do you think that T20 tournaments like the Indian Premier League and Big Bash League are responsible for batting slump in Test matches?

Steve Waugh's 2003 heroics inspired Agar's dream debut

Steve Waugh's 2003 heroics inspired Agar's dream debut

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Australian Ashes and Test debutant Ashton Agar was reportedly inspired to make a incredible performance on the second day of the first Ashes Test by Steve Waugh's Ashes performance ten years ago.

The Hottest Sporting Buzz is here! Lara Bingle set to sell home

The Hottest Sporting Buzz is here! Lara Bingle set to sell home

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

Faulkner primed to make 'a difference' for Aussies in Ashes

Faulkner primed to make 'a difference' for Aussies in Ashes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Australian fast bowler James Faulkner has said that he is ready to make a difference for Australia in the Ashes, adding that he thrives on performing on the 'big stage'.

Australian newspaper pays tribute to Dravid

Australian newspaper pays tribute to Dravid

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

An Australian newspaper paid tribute to just-retired Rahul Dravid, praising him as not only one the greatest batsmen of his generation but also a gentleman and thinker of the game.Sydney Morning Herald heaped praise on Dravid, saying that his retirement on Friday from international cricket was a great loss at a critical period of the game.

Over 100 feared dead in tsunami-hit Samoa

Over 100 feared dead in tsunami-hit Samoa

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

The quake, which struck at 6.48am NZT, was centred 200 kilometres from Samoan capital of Apia at a depth of 35 kilometres.

Aussie bank outsources 76 jobs to India

Aussie bank outsources 76 jobs to India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Australia's leading bank, St George's Bank has said it is sticking to its decision to send 76 computer services jobs to India due to competition.

Tendulkar is well past his prime: Lawson

Tendulkar is well past his prime: Lawson

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Former Australian fast bowler Geoff Lawson believes legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has lost his magnificent aura, and he added the Little Master is well past his best.

Down under, Bollywood is way up!

Down under, Bollywood is way up!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

The Hindi film industry extends its tentacles of popularity to Australia too.

Betting a part of business: Taylor

Betting a part of business: Taylor

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has defended the practice of advertising fluctuations in the betting market during Channel Nine broadcasts as "business".

Watson says he was approached by illegal bookmaker

Watson says he was approached by illegal bookmaker

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Australian cricketers Shane Watson and Brad Haddin confirmed they were approached by a suspected Mumbai gangster, linked with bookmakers in India, during the tour of England last year.