News for 'WHAT WENT WRONG FOR AUSTRALIA'

India needs a specialist fast bowling coach, says Umesh

India needs a specialist fast bowling coach, says Umesh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

'In some matches I bowl badly and don't realise what went wrong and how to correct. A fast bowling coach can help us correct our mistakes and improve as bowler'

Team India supporters can expect a lot more from Kuldeep

Team India supporters can expect a lot more from Kuldeep

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Kuldeep Yadav picked 5-99 in his maiden Test Down Under.

Marsh completes family hat-trick of Ashes centuries

Marsh completes family hat-trick of Ashes centuries

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Their father Geoff Marsh beamed with pride in the WACA crowd, having scored 138 at Nottingham as an opener in Allan Border's victorious 1989 team.

India a key pillar of Trump's foreign policy: Pompeo

India a key pillar of Trump's foreign policy: Pompeo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The United States, he said, 'desires a new age of ambition' in its relationship with India. Asserting that the US has never been more supportive of India's security, he said New Delhi too, is an important partner and a key pillar of President Trump's foreign policy.

'Fault lies not with bureaucrats, but with the system'

'Fault lies not with bureaucrats, but with the system'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'The skills and abilities of civil servants are still respected, even though they become whipping boys when things go wrong.'

T20 loss to Lankans good wake-up call for Team India: Gavaskar

T20 loss to Lankans good wake-up call for Team India: Gavaskar

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The defeat to a depleted Sri Lanka in the first T20 International is a good wake-up call for the Indians, according to former captain Sunil Gavaskar.

Is Sandeepa a HOTTER Munni than Malaika?

Is Sandeepa a HOTTER Munni than Malaika?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'No one's comparing and everyone's taking the song as mine... that's a battle won.'

Till 2012, I didn't see fear or respect for me in opposition's eye: Kohli

Till 2012, I didn't see fear or respect for me in opposition's eye: Kohli

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

He spoke about how fitness has become an integral part of his life and how it helped him recover quickly.

Root hails England fight, worries about Smith

Root hails England fight, worries about Smith

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The fourth Test ended in a draw late on day five, with home captain Smith's unbeaten 102 saving Australia and doling out another portion of frustration for England's bowlers, who toiled fruitlessly on a flat Melbourne Cricket Ground strip.

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If people are not cooperating and do not follow policies laid down by the government or follow scientific infection control management, then all will be lost.'

Why Amir called Pakistan's dressing room 'scary'

Why Amir called Pakistan's dressing room 'scary'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Amir said he faced mental torture after reading statements from Misbah and Waqar

Sports Shorts: Semenya says 'no threat' to women's sport

Sports Shorts: Semenya says 'no threat' to women's sport

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Haneef cancels Australian visa to cash in on PF

Haneef cancels Australian visa to cash in on PF

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef, who was wrongly detained in Australia for alleged terror links, has cancelled his temporary Australian visa. Haneef is believed to have cancelled the temporary business visa on August 17 to unlock the superannuation contributions made before he was wrongly accused of supporting terrorism.

Their back-chat, attitude was unacceptable: Arthur

Their back-chat, attitude was unacceptable: Arthur

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Australia coach Mickey Arthur on Wednesday said the controversial decision to axe four players, including vice-captain Shane Watson, for the third Test against India was "a culmination of lots of small minor indiscretions".

In Easter sermons, Australian church leaders urge forgiveness for disgraced cricketers

In Easter sermons, Australian church leaders urge forgiveness for disgraced cricketers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

A cheating scandal that has ripped through the core of Australia's most venerated pastime, cricket, prompted church leaders to provide guidance over the Easter weekend on how to emerge from the moral tailspin.

Parineeti Chopra's Amazing Australian holiday

Parineeti Chopra's Amazing Australian holiday

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Exploring the country like never before.

'Modi among 31 leaders to have personal details leaked at G20'

'Modi among 31 leaders to have personal details leaked at G20'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among 31 world leaders whose personal details were inadvertently compromised at the G20 summit held in Australia last year, a media report said on Monday.

Should India bring in Pant?

Should India bring in Pant?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

With Dhoni and Jadhav unable to provide the impetus, India need a big-hitting batsman like Rishabh Pant to seize the initiative.

Unfair to blame Anushka for Kohli's poor form: Ganguly

Unfair to blame Anushka for Kohli's poor form: Ganguly

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly lashed out at people who attacked Anushka Sharma for Virat Kohli's failure with the bat in the cricket World Cup semi-final against Australia, saying that it showed their immaturity.

'Arrogant brat' Tomic withdraws from Rome Masters after eight minutes

'Arrogant brat' Tomic withdraws from Rome Masters after eight minutes

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Australia's controversial tennis star Bernard Tomic has been labelled as the 'king of the excuse' by his country's media after he pulled out of the Rome Masters citing illness and excessive heat.

Perth pitch was by no means 'average': Tendulkar

Perth pitch was by no means 'average': Tendulkar

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar, on Sunday, joined a host of former players in slamming average rating given to the Perth stadium pitch, saying only such tracks can revive Test cricket.

What's better about new taxpayer's charter

What's better about new taxpayer's charter

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Apart from its enforceability through courts due to it being part of the I-T Act, two other factors will help ensure the taxpayers' charter is implemented, at least in letter (if not in spirit) this time around, points out Harsh Roongta.

Yuki ready for another plunge after almost quitting tennis

Yuki ready for another plunge after almost quitting tennis

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

An unresponsive treatment and the monotony of the long rehabilitation almost convinced Yuki Bhambri to hang his racquet for good but a voice within kept telling him that he could still pursue the game he is so passionate about.

Ashwin urges cricket community to pause and reflect

Ashwin urges cricket community to pause and reflect

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Think again, is what Ashwin is telling the 'community' as a whole.

Gilchrist's special tips for Aussies to win in India

Gilchrist's special tips for Aussies to win in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Australia's legendary wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist has a special advise for the current team ahead of their next year's tour of India. Gilchrist's first of five Asian Test tours was a 2-1 series loss to India in 2001. After scoring a century in the opening match in Mumbai, he then posted scores of 0, 0, 1 and 1 in his remaining four innings. However, he returned three years later to captain the side for most of their 2-1 series victory, Australia's first series win on Indian soil since 1969.

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team achieves all-time highest ranking

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team achieves all-time highest ranking

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

New skipper Paine on how Aussies should play the game...

New skipper Paine on how Aussies should play the game...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The Australian team do not need to make wholesale changes to their cricket culture as a few tweaks should once again endear them to home fans, according to Test captain Tim Paine.

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The autopsy, which was based on blood and urine samples and released by the Buenos Aires Scientific Police, said Maradona had problems with his kidneys, heart and lungs.

US Open PIX: Djokovic enters quarters; Sakkari survives thriller

US Open PIX: Djokovic enters quarters; Sakkari survives thriller

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Images from Day 8 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Monday.

Tendulkar's rescue act makes him top performer of the day

Tendulkar's rescue act makes him top performer of the day

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

1st Test, Day 2: The top performer of the day has to be Sachin Tendulkar.

I was mentally and physically ruined: Maxwell

I was mentally and physically ruined: Maxwell

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Maxwell had opted out of Australia's T20I series to address his mental health. On a comeback trail now, he will make his domestic cricket return.

Beergate: Was Kohli hinting at Smith?

Beergate: Was Kohli hinting at Smith?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith, on Thursday, said he was not sure if he was one of the 'couple of individuals' from the Australian team who Virat Kohli did not want to be friends with, his expression belying the unease in the aftermath of an acrimonious Test series.

Kamala Harris, masala dosa, Modi and Indian Diaspora

Kamala Harris, masala dosa, Modi and Indian Diaspora

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

As far as people like Kamala Harris are concerned, it's okay to share a culture, but wrong to play domestic Indian politics during American elections,' notes Vir Sanghvi.

Here's Chappell take on deciding WC winners in case of a tie

Here's Chappell take on deciding WC winners in case of a tie

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

England were adjudged winners of the 2019 World Cup on the basis of their superior boundary count -- 22 fours and two sixes -- to New Zealand's 17 after the epic final, and the ensuing Super Over, ended in a tie last Sunday.

How sledging provoked Yuvi to hit 6 sixes in an over

How sledging provoked Yuvi to hit 6 sixes in an over

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks instances of sledging which backfired spectacularly.

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

To young professionals I would say, work hard, play hard and not be constrained by fads like WLB, says Sudhir Bisht.

'Smith never attempted any such thing in the IPL'

'Smith never attempted any such thing in the IPL'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

'Smith never attempted any such thing when he was captain at Pune last year.' 'You can't try this in a T20 match.'

'T20s are more important than ODIs'

'T20s are more important than ODIs'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

India might have been thoroughly outplayed in the ODI series in Australia, but former Australia batsman Dean Jones said the visitors will do much better in the three T20 Internationals as they have a balanced side, which was missing in the One-dayers.

Did Rod Marsh insist on playing Siddle in Oval Test?

Did Rod Marsh insist on playing Siddle in Oval Test?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Australia great Shane Warne accused selection chief Rodney Marsh of "panic" and poor decision-making during the Ashes campaign against England.

Kuldeep Yadav: From wicket-less at Lord's to five-wickets at Rajkot

Kuldeep Yadav: From wicket-less at Lord's to five-wickets at Rajkot

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Kuldeep Yadav says his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket was a result of going back to the drawing board in his bid to improve as a red-ball bowler after being dropped from the Indian team during the England series.