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England name injured Stokes in Ashes squad despite arrest

England name injured Stokes in Ashes squad despite arrest

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was named on Wednesday in a 16-man squad for the Ashes tour to Australia despite being arrested earlier in the week for an altercation outside a Bristol nightclub.

Vaughan set for comeback

Vaughan set for comeback

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

Michael Vaughan will return to competitive cricket on Wednesday when he plays for an England Academy XI.

'Tests won't reveal if Tendulkar is fit'

'Tests won't reveal if Tendulkar is fit'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

An Australian biomechanics expert says Tendulkar will have to be careful of when he returns to cricket.

No consensus on Ukraine, should be removed from G20 agenda: Russian envoy

No consensus on Ukraine, should be removed from G20 agenda: Russian envoy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

There have been sharp differences between the Russia-China combine and the Western countries over the text to describe the Ukraine crisis.

Navy Is Battle-Ready!

Navy Is Battle-Ready!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

TROPEX-23 this year witnessed the participation of approximately 70 Indian Navy ships, six submarines and over 75 aircraft.

Aussie trainer joins hockey team

Aussie trainer joins hockey team

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Derick Knos from Western Australia will work closely with the Indian team till the World Cup, to be held at Monchengladbach from September 6 to 17.

Buchanan's fifth leak in six years

Buchanan's fifth leak in six years

Rediff.com21 Dec 2003

The latest leaked letter scandal has set tongues wagging whether the Australian coach himself is behind letting his secret whip be seen in public.

Is China New Leader Of Global South?

Is China New Leader Of Global South?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Today, with China centrally seated and located, the Global South has an intriguing road ahead. Odds of it becoming a Chinese bloc in the emerging new bipolar world are higher than we'd wish them to be, observes Shekhar Gupta.

PHOTOS: Smith holds firm as Australia rein in England

PHOTOS: Smith holds firm as Australia rein in England

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Jonny Bairstow kept his head with a fine century for England but Steve Smith showed a captain's poise to guide Australia to 203 for three at the close of day two of the third Ashes Test on Friday.

Justin Langer's name doing rounds for India coach's job

Justin Langer's name doing rounds for India coach's job

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Former Australia opener Justin Langer has suddenly cropped up as one of the possible candidates for Indian cricket team's chief coach's job, a position that is lying vacant after Zimbabwean Duncan Fletcher completed his tenure at the end of the World Cup.

Sports shorts: Drag-flicker Rupinder returns for Oz tour

Sports shorts: Drag-flicker Rupinder returns for Oz tour

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Experienced drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh returned to India's men's hockey team, which also features debutant Jaskaran Singh, for the tour of Australia, starting May 10.

US, UK, Australia issue travel advisory

US, UK, Australia issue travel advisory

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

It noted that terrorists attacked two hotels, a railway station, restaurant, hospital and other locations in Mumbai frequented by westerners.

Will Barca legend Iniesta move to Australia?

Will Barca legend Iniesta move to Australia?

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Top A-League clubs have expressed interest in signing departing Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta for the next season, Football Federation Australia (FFA) chief executive David Gallop has said.

Warne to return from injury on Friday

Warne to return from injury on Friday

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

The ace leg spinner will captain Victoria in a one-day match against Western Australia, 26 days after dislocating his shoulder.

It's almost epidemic: Chappell on mental health issues forcing players out

It's almost epidemic: Chappell on mental health issues forcing players out

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

ill Pucovski has become the third Australian cricketer to report mental health problems to the team management in just over two weeks

It's rainin' fours and sixes

It's rainin' fours and sixes

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

PHOTOS: Starc's attack boosts Australia after Yadav's strikes

PHOTOS: Starc's attack boosts Australia after Yadav's strikes

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Mitchell Starc smashed an unbeaten half-century to steer Australia to 256 for nine on a difficult pitch on the opening day of the four-match series in Pune on Thursday.

'Agar handled fame well after 'inspiring' debut for Aussies'

'Agar handled fame well after 'inspiring' debut for Aussies'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Australian teenage cricket star Ashton Agar's father has said that he knew the player could handle the fame after doing well for the national team and the family did not wonder if the sudden attention would go to his head.

WACA ODI: 2 new pacemen for India opener

WACA ODI: 2 new pacemen for India opener

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Uncapped pacemen Joel Paris and Scott Boland will make their international debuts for Australia in the first one-day match against India in Perth on Tuesday.

Maxwell called in as cover for injured Warner

Maxwell called in as cover for injured Warner

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Vice-captain Warner remains a doubt after hurting his neck when going for a high catch during training at the Gabba on Tuesday, although Australia skipper Steve Smith backed him to be fit and ready for the start of the five-match series.

G20 summit: IAF deploying fighter jets, missiles to guard NCR's skies

G20 summit: IAF deploying fighter jets, missiles to guard NCR's skies

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The IAF has already set up a dedicated operations direction centre for coordinating various aspects of the arrangements with security agencies concerned, they said.

SFJ's Pannun booked for threatening attack during World Cup

SFJ's Pannun booked for threatening attack during World Cup

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

In the first information report (FIR), the cyber crime branch of the Ahmedabad police said that people from across the country have received Pannun's threat via a pre-recorded voice message sent from a foreign number.

Australia call up Coulter-Nile after Starc injury

Australia call up Coulter-Nile after Starc injury

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Australia called up uncapped paceman Nathan Coulter-Nile for the first Test against West Indies on Tuesday as a replacement for left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc, who was ruled out of the series due to a broken foot.

England beware: He is fit and ready for Ashes!

England beware: He is fit and ready for Ashes!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood says he is fit and ready for the Ashes series against England after taking six wickets and coming through a Sheffield Shield match unscathed.

Fit Khawaja, returning Pattinson to play Ashes opener

Fit Khawaja, returning Pattinson to play Ashes opener

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Khawaja passed a fitness Test on Monday after recovering from a hamstring injury and Langer confirmed the left-hander will bat at number three, while fast bowler Pattinson is set to feature in his first Test match since Feb. 2016.

How Australia's bowlers plan to stop Kohli & Co.

How Australia's bowlers plan to stop Kohli & Co.

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Australia's left-arm spinner Ashton Agar on Friday said wrist spinners will have a big role to play in the five-match ODI series against India starting on Sunday.

Australia's top Indian-origin Islamic State recruiter killed in Iraq

Australia's top Indian-origin Islamic State recruiter killed in Iraq

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Melbourne-born Prakash, who was linked to several Australia-based attack plans and calls for lone-wolf attacks against the US, was killed in an airstrike in Mosul.

Quad ministers oppose 'unilateral' move to change status quo in China seas

Quad ministers oppose 'unilateral' move to change status quo in China seas

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The top diplomats of Quad nations on Friday denounced as "inadmissible" any use or threat of use of nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war and strongly opposed any "unilateral actions" that seek to change the status quo in the South and East China Seas, a region that has witnessed increasing Chinese military offensive.

Ex-Aus cricketer Ronchi to make ODI debut for New Zealand

Ex-Aus cricketer Ronchi to make ODI debut for New Zealand

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Former Australian international cricketer Luke Ronchi is set to complete a notable double when he makes a debut for his native New Zealand in the first One-day international against England at Lord's on Friday.

South Africa series: Cummins called up, Johnson rested

South Africa series: Cummins called up, Johnson rested

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins has been called into the squad for the remainder of the One-day series against South Africa to give Mitchell Johnson time to rest up before next month's Test series against India.

Warner pips Smith to win Allan Border Medal

Warner pips Smith to win Allan Border Medal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

David Warner won the 2016 Allan Border Medal- an award given to Australia's cricketer of the year. The opening batsman polled an overall 240 votes (split evenly between those awarded by his teammates and those from umpires and media representatives) in the AB Medal count, 21 more than Steve Smith and 57 ahead of third-placed Mitchell Starc. Also named Australia's Test Player of the Year, Warner (30 votes) polled six more than Smith with Starc again placed third with 18 votes, while Josh Hazlewood was also a contender for the Tests honour. "My heart is racing. I honestly thought Smudge (Smith) had a terrific year and he would have taken this out," Warner said on stage at the Allan Border Medal event.

Australia foils IS terror 'death cult' strike

Australia foils IS terror 'death cult' strike

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

PM Tony Abbott warns that terror threats would get "worse before it gets better".

How Instagram influences your teen's eating habits

How Instagram influences your teen's eating habits

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

According to a study, social media is leading young adolescent girls and boys to develop body image issues and eating disorder behaviours.

Former Aus cricket coach Mickey Arthur eyes rugby switch

Former Aus cricket coach Mickey Arthur eyes rugby switch

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Sacked Australia cricket coach Mickey Arthur is in talks to join Perth-based Super 15 rugby franchise Western Force.

Q1 a washout, exporters pin hope on North America for a turnaround

Q1 a washout, exporters pin hope on North America for a turnaround

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

After the first quarter was washed out, exporters are now keeping their fingers crossed over a turnaround in outbound shipments to at least North America from September onwards. This comes even as other key destinations such as Europe may take longer to revive in FY24. Slowdown in key economies, as well as geopolitical tensions resulted in sluggish demand for Indian goods.

In comeback bid, Gambhir has 'burning desire to excel'

In comeback bid, Gambhir has 'burning desire to excel'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

"As far as my comeback is concerned, I am enjoying the journey at the moment without worrying too much about the destination."

'Pink balls ready for day-night Tests'

'Pink balls ready for day-night Tests'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Pink-coloured cricket balls are ready to be used if the inaugural day-night Test match goes ahead in Australia in November, manufacturer Kookaburra said on Tuesday.

Indian mission in Ukraine to be temporarily relocated to Poland

Indian mission in Ukraine to be temporarily relocated to Poland

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

The Ministry further said that it is keeping an eye on the developments in Ukraine and the situation will be reassessed as per that.