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Mumbai teen smashes world record!

Mumbai teen smashes world record!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

At 17 years, 292 days, Yashasvi Jaiswal became the youngest player ever to score a double hundred in men's List A cricket, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

Brother dents Hussey's Ashes hopes

Brother dents Hussey's Ashes hopes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

Australian batsman Mike Hussey's hopes of securing a spot in the team for the first Ashes Test suffered a blow on Wednesday when he was caught out by his brother David for a duck.

2006-07 Ashes schedule

2006-07 Ashes schedule

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

Schedule of matches for England's 2006-07 tour of Australia.

India's Tour of Australia: CA arranges D/N warm-up game

India's Tour of Australia: CA arranges D/N warm-up game

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The tour will include a 14-day quarantine-cum-training period in Sydney starting November 12 for the Indians who will fly in after the IPL final on November 10.

World Cup diary: Dhoni-Kohli bonhomie

World Cup diary: Dhoni-Kohli bonhomie

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

As one entered the hotel porch in Perth, there was India's captain and his deputy engrossed in a chat like long-lost friends.

Ashes PIX! Forgotten man hammers ton as 13 wickets tumble on Day 1

Ashes PIX! Forgotten man hammers ton as 13 wickets tumble on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Images from Day 1 of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday.

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Can China Win A War With US?

Can China Win A War With US?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

According to the Pentagon report, the PLA is creating options for dissuading, deterring, and defeating external intervention in the Indo-Pacific region.

New coach may not be appointed before the start of the Ashes: Strauss

New coach may not be appointed before the start of the Ashes: Strauss

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The new director of England and Wales Cricket Board( ECB), Andrew Strauss, has said that the new coach may not be appointed before the start of the Ashes in July.

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Suspended spinner Shillingford cleared for return

Suspended spinner Shillingford cleared for return

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Suspended off-spinner Shane Shillingford has been cleared to return to international cricket, the West Indies Cricket Board said on Saturday.

Age no barrier for Mike Hussey to play in Ashes

Age no barrier for Mike Hussey to play in Ashes

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Australian cricketer Mike Hussey would like to return and captain Western Australia when his international career is over, but the ageing Test batsman is adamant he does not yet know when that will be.

Smith backs MCG curator to prepare 'good' Boxing Day pitch

Smith backs MCG curator to prepare 'good' Boxing Day pitch

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

A lifeless MCG pitch received a 'poor' rating from the governing International Cricket Council in 2017

Australian PM, Modi rename Sydney suburb of Harris Park as 'Little India'

Australian PM, Modi rename Sydney suburb of Harris Park as 'Little India'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

A street in Sydney, Australia, was on Tuesday officially renamed as "Little India" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese during a special community event.

Gilchrist scores 131 off 95 balls

Gilchrist scores 131 off 95 balls

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

Australia's wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist issued an ominous warning to England ahead of next week's first Ashes test with a blazing century on Friday.

Bollywood says NO to Australia

Bollywood says NO to Australia

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Bollywood filmmakers have decided to shun shooting in the country after a spate of racist attacks on Indian students.

'Modi, Modi' reverberates in Sydney as PM addresses diaspora

'Modi, Modi' reverberates in Sydney as PM addresses diaspora

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Modi thanked his Australian counterpart for supporting him in unveiling the foundation stone of 'Little India', a suburb of Sydney.

Smith demands centuries from Australia batsmen

Smith demands centuries from Australia batsmen

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Steve Smith has demanded his team's batsmen lift their output and score centuries against South Africa in the wake of their humbling six-wicket loss in the second Test at Port Elizabeth.

Hussey could replace injured Langer

Hussey could replace injured Langer

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

Although a final decision on his fitness is yet to be taken, the selectors have decided to play safe by inducting Hussey.

Murali faces ban for doosra

Murali faces ban for doosra

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

The Sri Lanka spinner could be banned for up to 12 months if he continues to bowl his doosra because his action exceeds official guidelines.

When Marsh kicked the bottle to save career

When Marsh kicked the bottle to save career

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Injuries are not the only factor that have hampered Shaun Marsh in a rollercoaster career so far, the opener also battled drinking problems before the slide of a fellow player, Luke Pomersbach, prompted him to mend his ways.

Zimbabwe face massive task

Zimbabwe face massive task

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

Zim will face a massive task to reach the finals of the triangular against Aus and India, coach Geoff Marsh said.

How India enhanced its military might in 2023

How India enhanced its military might in 2023

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

India also went on an overdrive in expanding its military engagement with like-minded countries in its neighbourhood and beyond in the face of China's relentless attempts to become a regional hegemon and establish its primacy in South Asia.

One thing Smith needs to improve ahead of Ashes series

One thing Smith needs to improve ahead of Ashes series

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Steve Smith believes he must improve his body language on the field as he gears up for one of the biggest challenges of his captaincy in the five-Test Ashes series against England.

Goodwin reported for Zimbabwe selection comments

Goodwin reported for Zimbabwe selection comments

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

The former Zimbabwe batsman was reported for making detrimental comments about his country's selection policy.

'Sran looks a good prospect for India'

'Sran looks a good prospect for India'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Opener Shikhar Dhawan was all praise for rookie pacer Barinder Sran after his impressive showing in India's easy victory in the opening T20 warm-up game against Western Australia on Friday, saying the left-arm speedster looks a "good prospect for India".

Delhi Capitals look to corner under-pressure Rahul's LSG

Delhi Capitals look to corner under-pressure Rahul's LSG

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Neither DC nor LSG look like outfits that give you the vibe of a champion side

Australian batsman Voges struck on helmet by bouncer

Australian batsman Voges struck on helmet by bouncer

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Australia batsman Adam Voges has copped a sickening blow to the head while batting for Western Australian on Thursday in the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania. The right-handed batsman has been ruled out of the match in at the WACA Ground in Perth. Voges was on 16 when he was struck by a bouncer from fast bowler Cameron Stevenson on the opening day of the match.

Why drinking tea is good for you

Why drinking tea is good for you

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

According to the results, women who were regular tea drinkers had higher bone density in two sides in the hip compared with non-tea drinkers. Even the bone mineral density in tea drinkers was higher than in non-tea drinkers.

Shabbir's action cleared after tests

Shabbir's action cleared after tests

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

Banned Pakistan paceman Shabbir Ahmed had his bowling action cleared by biomechanics experts in Australia.

Can Australia win ICC World Cup in 2019?

Can Australia win ICC World Cup in 2019?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Gary Kirsten has no doubts they will bounce back and be challenging for One-day cricket's most coveted trophy next year.

Hockey team to experiment Down Under

Hockey team to experiment Down Under

Rediff.com27 May 2003

Injury puts Bracken out

Injury puts Bracken out

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Brad Williams will replace Bracken in Australia's 13-man squad for their opening four matches of the one-day series.

South Africa struggling in opening tour match

South Africa struggling in opening tour match

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

The Proteas lost eight wickets for the addition of just 88 runs in the final session to slump to 25 for two in their second innings against Western Australia.

Warne believes Lara can inspire Windies on Aus tour

Warne believes Lara can inspire Windies on Aus tour

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Legendry spinner Shane Warne has issued an open invitation to West Indies to get aid from their former great Brian Lara following their humiliating defeat in the first Test against Australia.

Justin Langer factbox

Justin Langer factbox

Rediff.com1 Jan 2007

The Aussie opener announced he was quitting Test cricket after the final Ashes Test, joining Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in retirement.

Cook hits century in draw

Cook hits century in draw

Rediff.com10 Dec 2006

England enjoyed a valuable day of batting practice before the third Ashes Test in their drawn tour match against Western Australia on Sunday.

Vaughan makes duck in low-key return

Vaughan makes duck in low-key return

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The 32-year-old played for England's Academy side in a low-key match against a Western Australia XI in Perth.

Martyn sidelined by elbow injury

Martyn sidelined by elbow injury

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

He pulled out of his last warm-up match before the first Ashes Test on Friday.

Hussey to replace Bevan

Hussey to replace Bevan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004