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Australia demolish England to wrap T20 series 3-0

Australia demolish England to wrap T20 series 3-0

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

England's sorry tour of Australia finally ended with a whimper -- a crushing 84-run defeat to give the hosts a clean sweep of the three-game Twenty20 series in Sydney on Sunday.

'Never thought I'd play in front of my child in a Grand Slam final'

'Never thought I'd play in front of my child in a Grand Slam final'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Sania Mirza capped off her glorious Grand Slam career with a runners-up finish alongside 'best friend' Rohan Bopanna in the Australian Open mixed doubles final in Melbourne on Friday.

IPL 2023: 'Impact Player' rule negates all-rounders' role: Ponting

IPL 2023: 'Impact Player' rule negates all-rounders' role: Ponting

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Ahead of the upcoming IPL season, Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting opened up on the Capitals missing Rishabh Pant and the role David Warner will play amongst other things.

Rishabh Pant could be 'exceptionally dangerous' batter

Rishabh Pant could be 'exceptionally dangerous' batter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Ponting has worked closely with Pant at Delhi Capitals and rates the Indian keeper-batter very highly.

Harmanpreet replaces Mithali as ODI captain; Jhulan dropped

Harmanpreet replaces Mithali as ODI captain; Jhulan dropped

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Harmanpreet Kaur was on Wednesday named India women's team captain for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka on a day when her ODI predecessor Mithali Raj announced her international retirement.

Rohit, Kohli back as India eye winning start in ODIs

Rohit, Kohli back as India eye winning start in ODIs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The return of old guards Rohit, Kohli and KL Rahul and also Shreyas Iyer will give India a huge boost as they eye the ODI series after clinching the T20Is against Sri Lanka.

Perth Scorchers thrash Sydney Sixers to bag 4th BBL crown

Perth Scorchers thrash Sydney Sixers to bag 4th BBL crown

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Batsman Daniel Hughes, returning from an ankle injury but still visibly restricted, top-scored with 42 before being run-out by Marsh, triggering a collapse which resulted in the side being bowled out for 92.

Ishant set to join Delhi Ranji squad in Guwahati, Dhull likely to open

Ishant set to join Delhi Ranji squad in Guwahati, Dhull likely to open

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Yash Dhull set to open

Karthik's big praise for Pakistan's Babar

Karthik's big praise for Pakistan's Babar

Rediff.com27 May 2022

In the longest format of the game, Babar is ranked fifth in the world, behind Australia's Marnus Labuschagne and the 'Big Four' of India's Virat Kohli, England's Joe Root, Australia's Steve Smith and New Zealand's Kane Williamson.

'Grateful' Root says time for fresh start after Ashes drubbing

'Grateful' Root says time for fresh start after Ashes drubbing

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Root survived the axe following a 4-0 drubbing in Australia even as director of cricket Ashley Giles and head coach Chris Silverwood were sacked

My most SPECIAL comeback, says Karthik

My most SPECIAL comeback, says Karthik

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Veteran Wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik feels his latest recall to the Indian team is his 'most special comeback' of a rollercoaster international career that began way back in 2004.

Gayle's behaviour fairly expected: Watson

Gayle's behaviour fairly expected: Watson

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Veteran Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has said he was not surprised by Chris Gayle's behaviour, adding that the controversial remarks made by the Jamaican during an interview with a female presenter were 'fairly expected'. Gayle was fined $10,000 by his Big Bash League side Melbourne Renegades for his on-air mid-match comments to Channel 10 journalist Mel McLaughlin during a BBL match. "I have played against Chris for a long time, since I started really, and that behaviour is fairly expected," Watson was quoted as saying by 'Daily Telegraph'. "People who know Chris Gayle will know those are the sort of things he can do at times, and at an inappropriate time, obviously it gets him into a fair bit of trouble," he added.

Sri Lanka's Test players arrive in Dharamsala

Sri Lanka's Test players arrive in Dharamsala

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The 18-member Sri Lanka Test squad, led by star batter Dimuth Karunaratne and featuring veterans such as Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Thirimanne and Dinesh Chandimal, checked in Dharamsala on Friday.

Anderson 'praying' England career is not over after being dropped

Anderson 'praying' England career is not over after being dropped

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

James Anderson is 'praying' his England career is not over after being left out of Test tour of the West Indies.

IPL Auction: The big names who went UNSOLD

IPL Auction: The big names who went UNSOLD

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Here is a complete list of players, who failed to attract any bid in the IPL 2022

PICS: Netherlands dash Zimbabwe's semi-final hopes

PICS: Netherlands dash Zimbabwe's semi-final hopes

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Zimbabwe and the Netherlands at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday.

Mohit Sharma: From net bowler to man of the moment for GT

Mohit Sharma: From net bowler to man of the moment for GT

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Mohit Sharma virtually went off radar after the last of his 34 appearances for India.

IND vs AUS: How Kohli, Rohit can rewrite records

IND vs AUS: How Kohli, Rohit can rewrite records

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have a chance to cement their status as two of the best to play the 20-over format.

WBBL: Mandhana steers Sydney Thunder to win; Shafali fails

WBBL: Mandhana steers Sydney Thunder to win; Shafali fails

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

India's limited overs vice-captain Smriti Mandhana slammed a 39-ball 45 to power defending champions Sydney Thunder to a six-wicket win over Sydney Sixers in the Women's Big Bash league.

Select your Test squad for Australia: Will Raina, Rahul make the cut?

Select your Test squad for Australia: Will Raina, Rahul make the cut?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Please fill in your choices and help the Indian selectors make up their mind!

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Avinash Sable, veteran discus thrower Seema Punia and javelin thrower Annu Rani are expected to win medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Jadeja out of T20 WC? Not sure, says Dravid

Jadeja out of T20 WC? Not sure, says Dravid

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

It couldn't be immediately confirmed if it's a case of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), recovery from which can take a good six months.

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

PIX: Djokovic back in old routine; Murray wins an epic

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.

'Will love Ashwin plotting a Mankad with Buttler...'

'Will love Ashwin plotting a Mankad with Buttler...'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

As Ashwin will now be sharing the dressing room with Buttler, Twitter enjoyed a field day.

Pakistan captain Azam breaks Kohli's T20 ranking record

Pakistan captain Azam breaks Kohli's T20 ranking record

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has surpassed India's Virat Kohli in becoming the world No.1 T20I batter for the longest period of time after he maintained his top spot in the latest ICC T20 batting rankings.

PICS: Sania watches as husband Malik thumps Scot bowlers

PICS: Sania watches as husband Malik thumps Scot bowlers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Malik was named 'Player of the Match' for his smashing half-ton.

Tendulkar considered playing in Australia's Big Bash League?

Tendulkar considered playing in Australia's Big Bash League?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was reportedly approached by the Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Sydney Thunder to feature in this year's edition of the Twenty20 tournament, but eventually the deal could not be reached.

India women's team gets cracking for ODI WC with Aus tour

India women's team gets cracking for ODI WC with Aus tour

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The team leaves for Australia on Wednesday to play three ODIs, a day-night Test and three T20Is.

2001 tour probably most remarkable Test series: Ponting

2001 tour probably most remarkable Test series: Ponting

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said that the 2001 Test series in India, which was won by the hosts, was one of the most remarkable series that he has ever played in. The 41-year-old right handed batsman walked down the memory lane and talked about the historic 2001 India-Australia series, saying: "2001 series was probably the most remarkable Test series I have played in.

Zaheer lists India's positives despite Adelaide debacle

Zaheer lists India's positives despite Adelaide debacle

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Zaheer went on and lauded spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for his 4/55 in the first innings at the Adelaide Oval.

PHOTOS: Indian women stun Australia with record chase in 1st T20I

PHOTOS: Indian women stun Australia with record chase in 1st T20I

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

The Indian women's cricket team produced a superb all-round performance to chase down a record total and upstage World champions Australia by five wickets in the opening Twenty20 International in Adelaide, on Tuesday.

Mithali, Mandhana drop in ICC Women's ODI Player rankings

Mithali, Mandhana drop in ICC Women's ODI Player rankings

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The first five games of the ICC event have caused a lot of movement in the women's ODI player rankings with Australia skipper Meg Lanning climbing up two spots in the rankings for batters.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Wanted to stand up as a senior, says match-winner Jhulan

Wanted to stand up as a senior, says match-winner Jhulan

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Veteran India pace bowler Jhulan Goswami said she was glad to have stood up for the side after the narrow loss in the second ODI against Australia by being a major contributor to the consolation win in the third and final match at Mackay on Sunday.

Gayle seeks Jamaican swan song after 'last World Cup game'

Gayle seeks Jamaican swan song after 'last World Cup game'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

West Indies' veteran batsman Chris Gayle acknowledged he may have played his last Twenty20 World Cup match and plans to hang up his bat after playing a final game in front of his home fans in Jamaica.

Massive leap for Shreyas in ICC T20 rankings

Massive leap for Shreyas in ICC T20 rankings

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Iyer's teammate pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar jumped three spots to 17th on the bowler rankings, while former captain Virat Kohli, who was rested for the Sri Lanka T20Is, fell out of the top 10 - he dropped five places to 15th.

5 Strikers Who Stunned The World

5 Strikers Who Stunned The World

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Five strikers who surprised us in World Cup 2022.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

Shami's STRANGE Exclusion From World Cup Team

Shami's STRANGE Exclusion From World Cup Team

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

In the last four IPLs, Mohammed Shami has taken 19 wickets or more every season.

'What an absolutely pathetic display of spirit of the game by Warner'

'What an absolutely pathetic display of spirit of the game by Warner'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday shared his views on David Warner smashing a double-bounced delivery from Mohammad Hafeez for a six during Australia's T20 World Cup semi-final clash against Pakistan.