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Styles of play in India and Pakistan are very different: Smith

Styles of play in India and Pakistan are very different: Smith

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Reflecting on the win in the most challenging of circumstances, Smith said he could not be more proud of his team

Lyon leads Australia to cusp of rare win in India

Lyon leads Australia to cusp of rare win in India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

It still left Australia in possession of a sizeable lead of 88 and Lyon wrecked India's top order before the home side could erase their deficit.

Khalistan Tiger Force chief shot dead outside gurdwara in Canada

Khalistan Tiger Force chief shot dead outside gurdwara in Canada

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The unidentified youths shot Nijjar, a designated terrorist, inside the premises of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib, of which he was the head, at Surrey at 8:27 pm (local time) on Sunday, they said.

Boland disembowels the West Indies in one over

Boland disembowels the West Indies in one over

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The hosts then raced to 199-6 in 31 overs, effectively batting West Indies out of the contest, before declaring their second innings.

Joe Root overtakes 'Fab Four' by long margin in 2021-23

Joe Root overtakes 'Fab Four' by long margin in 2021-23

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Joe Root continued with his purple patch during the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston, bringing up his 30th Test century.

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

The player draft for the much-awaited Global T20 Canada 2023 was held in a hybrid-form in Mumbai.

Ashes PIX: Starc, Cummins put Australia on brink of victory

Ashes PIX: Starc, Cummins put Australia on brink of victory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Australia's pacemen Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins ripped out England's top order with a masterclass of textbook bowling to put their side in sight of a 2-0 Ashes lead on Saturday.

WI, Zimbabwe and SL head into WC Qualifier unbeaten

WI, Zimbabwe and SL head into WC Qualifier unbeaten

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will enter the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier high on confidence

Pak terrorist planning attack on JK highway killed in encounter

Pak terrorist planning attack on JK highway killed in encounter

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

A huge cache of arms and ammunition, which includes an AK-47 rifle, magazines, grenades, RPG-7 rocket launcher, was recovered from the encounter site, he said.

PIX: Australia in control after Lyon mauls Lanka on Day 1

PIX: Australia in control after Lyon mauls Lanka on Day 1

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Australia bundled out Sri Lanka for 212 but endured a top order wobble of their own before reaching 98/3 in reply after a frenetic, spin-dominated day one of the opening Test in Galle on Wednesday.

Starc, Cummins put Australia in control against West Indies

Starc, Cummins put Australia in control against West Indies

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The hosts, who had a put up a massive first innings score of 598-4 before declaring, opted not to enforce the follow-on and reached 29-1 at stumps.

Imran Khan, wife barred from leaving Pakistan

Imran Khan, wife barred from leaving Pakistan

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Citing sources within the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA), the Geo News reported that the names of the PTI leaders and its party chief have been added for their involvement in the May 9 violence and desecration of martyrs' monuments.

Jadeja gives India upper hand vs Australia in Nagpur

Jadeja gives India upper hand vs Australia in Nagpur

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

India would be pressing for a decisive first-innings lead in the contest when play resumes on Friday.

Khawaja backs under fire Warner to score big in WTC final, Ashes

Khawaja backs under fire Warner to score big in WTC final, Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Warner has also taken aim at his Ashes nemesis England veteran pacer Stuart Broad, implying that he will not be the force that derailed the opening batter's 2019 trip this time.

This cricketer predicts Australia to win Border-Gavaskar Trophy

This cricketer predicts Australia to win Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

JP Duminy says Australia could trump the hosts 2-1 in the much anticipated Test series

Confident India eye WTC final; Australia seek revenge

Confident India eye WTC final; Australia seek revenge

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy that promises a lot of twists and turns, engrossing sub-plots and probably career-defining performances.

Ashes PICS: Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1

Ashes PICS: Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of the opening Ashes Test played between England and Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.

Labuschagne, Head tons weigh down weakened West Indies

Labuschagne, Head tons weigh down weakened West Indies

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Opening partner Usman Khawaja (62) completed 1000 runs for the calendar year and was looking in great touch before West Indies struck back with two quick wickets after the lunch break.

Lahore Test: Pak pacers put Aus on backfoot as Khawaja misses ton

Lahore Test: Pak pacers put Aus on backfoot as Khawaja misses ton

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

After left-armer Afridi's two early wickets, Australia could have been in even deeper trouble but Pakistan failed to capitalise on chances offered by Khawaja and Smith.

England batters may not fare well against Oz bowlers

England batters may not fare well against Oz bowlers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Smith said England's batters may not fare so well against the Australian bowling attack

Ashwin a 'big challenge' for Australia's batters: Renshaw

Ashwin a 'big challenge' for Australia's batters: Renshaw

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A lot of focus is on how Australia will cope with the dangerous Ravichandran Ashwin on turning tracks in India.

Buttler reveals why England didn't appeal against Wade obstruction

Buttler reveals why England didn't appeal against Wade obstruction

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Buttler said he was asked by the on-field umpires whether he intended to appeal but decided to let the moment pass.

Pakistan govt hints at legal options to ban Imran Khan's PTI

Pakistan govt hints at legal options to ban Imran Khan's PTI

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

He however clarified that it is ultimately up to the courts to officially ban a political party.

In Kashmir, Rajnath talks about 'goal to reach PoK'

In Kashmir, Rajnath talks about 'goal to reach PoK'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Pakistan is 'committing atrocities' against people in its occupied Kashmir and will have to bear its consequences.

How Australia plan to conquer India

How Australia plan to conquer India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The documentary, which premieres on Prime Video this week, charts the success and failure of Cummins' team

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Usman Khawaja will replace Travis Head in Australia's middle order for this week's fourth Ashes Test against England in the only change to the side that wrapped up the series in Melbourne last week.

Asia Cup: Sub-continental giants resume rivalry

Asia Cup: Sub-continental giants resume rivalry

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh can beat each other on their day

'Confident Australia can pull off series win in India'

'Confident Australia can pull off series win in India'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

A confident and wiser Australia are well-equipped to take the fight to India in a series that could literally be decided by a coin-toss, according to former Test bowler Ryan Harris.

Afghanistan ease past Zimbabwe in first T20I

Afghanistan ease past Zimbabwe in first T20I

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Fine knocks from Hazratullah Zazai (45) and Najibullah Zadran (44 not out) powered Afghanistan to a six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first T20 International of the three-match series in Harare on Saturday.

PIX: Australia in command after South Africa collapse

PIX: Australia in command after South Africa collapse

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Australia reduced South Africa to 149 for six at the close of play on the fourth day of the rain-disrupted third Test on Saturday after declaring on 475/4 in pursuit of a victory that would give them a 3-0 series sweep.

Warner hopeful of CA revoking lifetime captaincy ban

Warner hopeful of CA revoking lifetime captaincy ban

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

David Warner has called upon Cricket Australia to "open their doors" and discuss overturning his lifetime leadership ban, saying he is looking forward to having an "honest conversation" with the board.

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.

Recuperating Afridi included in Pak World Cup squad

Recuperating Afridi included in Pak World Cup squad

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Fast bowler Mohammad Wasim also returned to the World Cup squad after recovering fully from a side strain he suffered during the Asia Cup.

Khawaja, Warner, Labuschagne lead strong Australia reply

Khawaja, Warner, Labuschagne lead strong Australia reply

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Australia, on their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years, finished day three 205 behind but scored freely after resuming on five for no loss.

PIX: Back to basics for Australia in the nets!

PIX: Back to basics for Australia in the nets!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Rather than sweeping the ball, Australia's batters mainly attempted the front foot defence against the spinners besides stepping out to hit down the ground.

Healy slams BCCI over no tour games for Australia ahead of Tests

Healy slams BCCI over no tour games for Australia ahead of Tests

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Ian Healy has taken a potshot at the Board of Control for Cricket in India, saying the idea behind Pat Cummins' side not playing a tour game in India ahead of next month's four-Test series is because "we no longer trust" the facilities provided by the host nation.

Boxing Day Test: Green rips through South Africa on Day 1

Boxing Day Test: Green rips through South Africa on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

South Africa in trouble at 58-4 in 'Boxing Day' Test

Thank God For Axar, Ashwin!

Thank God For Axar, Ashwin!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Glimpses from Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, February 18, 2023.

Australia host SA with 'sandpaper-gate' wound yet to heal

Australia host SA with 'sandpaper-gate' wound yet to heal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The report into the investigation has not been made publicly available, with CA citing confidentiality, and the information vacuum has been filled by speculation and innuendo as the years rolled on.

Boost for Big Bash as Warner returns after nine-year absence

Boost for Big Bash as Warner returns after nine-year absence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

David Warner will play in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the first time in 10 seasons around the new year in a major coup for the Australian competition in an increasingly crowded Twenty20 marketplace.