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On eve of Smith's 100 Test, Siddle takes a walk down memory lane

On eve of Smith's 100 Test, Siddle takes a walk down memory lane

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Australian pacer Peter Siddle reminisced about his famous partnership with Steve Smith in 2019 at Edgbaston against England in the Ashes series ahead of Smith's 100th Test appearance.

Zverev stands between Djokovic and record chase

Zverev stands between Djokovic and record chase

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

At 27, the second seed is still seeking his first Grand Slam title and hopes to become the first German man to win the Australian Open since Boris Becker in 1996.

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Bumrah now has 36 wickets on Australian soil, and the batter he's dismissed most times is his opposite number Pat Cummins (6).

Sigh, Kohli's Flop Show Continues

Sigh, Kohli's Flop Show Continues

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli's subdued 17 off 69 balls extended his lean patch in the series.

'Bumrah creeps in like a cat burglar; impossible to face'

'Bumrah creeps in like a cat burglar; impossible to face'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Not since the golden era of the West Indies in the 1970s has a touring pace bowler struck fear into the hearts of Australians as much as Jasprit Bumrah.

PIX: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah show

PIX: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah show

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Sunday.

Criticism unfair! Don't write off SA in WTC final: ABD

Criticism unfair! Don't write off SA in WTC final: ABD

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

AB de Villiers feels the criticism that has come South Africa's way is unwarranted and they have rather done well to reach the WTC final despite experiencing "so many changes" in the last three to five years.

'Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind, they've paid their dues'

'Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind, they've paid their dues'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has mounted a spirited defence of David Warner.

Can India Conjure Gabba Magic Again?

Can India Conjure Gabba Magic Again?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

At this point it is still anyone's game, with a draw also an option, says Prem Panicker in his analysis of Day 4.

Bumrah's injury scare: A moment of panic for India

Bumrah's injury scare: A moment of panic for India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Bumrah, who claimed an eight-wicket match haul in India's 295-run win in the series opener, showed signs of discomfort while bowling the 81st over of Australia's innings.

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma.

Drop Labuschagne for Adelaide Test: Johnson

Drop Labuschagne for Adelaide Test: Johnson

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Former pacer Mitchell Johnson reckons that Australia should drop out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne from the playing XI for the day-night Adelaide Test against India.

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The seeds of India's defeat were sown in Melbourne, where Bumrah had to bowl 53.2 overs -- 24.4 in the second innings on the back of 28.4 in the first innings. With just three days to recover, that was an inhuman burden on a bowler who had bowled 151 overs in this series.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

Champions Trophy: Will Australia, SA progress from Group B?

Champions Trophy: Will Australia, SA progress from Group B?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Australia will be without their premier pacers but their envious pedigree in ICC tournaments make them favourites to progress to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy from Group B.

Blow for Australia! Cummins' Champions Trophy in jeopardy

Blow for Australia! Cummins' Champions Trophy in jeopardy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

An injury concern looms over Australian skipper Pat Cummins ahead of next month's Champions Trophy with the pacer set to undergo a scan

Will Smith take over as Australia's full-time Test captain?

Will Smith take over as Australia's full-time Test captain?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Steve Smith has no ambition to be Australia's full-time captain again, the 33-year-old said after leading the team to a nine-wicket victory in the third Test against India.

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Two teams with fault lines in their batting, up against two of the best bowling sides in the game today -- the question that determines the outcome is, is your weakness greater than mine?

Miller praise for wise DK

Miller praise for wise DK

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

He also credited SA20 for the resurgence of SA cricket in the last few years.

Southee to retire after England Tests but...

Southee to retire after England Tests but...

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Tim Southee is eyeing the third Test against England as his swan song in the format but will make himself available for selection if the Black Caps make the WTC final next year.

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

With the series locked at 1-1, Brisbane could well decide the course of the rubber and whether Rohit's men would continue to be the master of their fate in the ongoing World Test Championship.

Bumrah, Jadeja, Jaiswal: 3 Indians in ICC's Test XI

Bumrah, Jadeja, Jaiswal: 3 Indians in ICC's Test XI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been recognised for their exceptional performances in 2024 by being named in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year.

'Opening one of the toughest jobs in cricket'

'Opening one of the toughest jobs in cricket'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Matt Renshaw feels he figures way down in the Australian selection pecking order for the opener's slot.

Cummins stays home, Smith may lead in Ahmedabad Test too

Cummins stays home, Smith may lead in Ahmedabad Test too

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Smith may lead Asutralia in the fourth and final Test against India as regular captain Pat Cummins stays put in Sydney.

Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Perez Win

Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Perez Win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

A quick look at the winners of the 82nd Annual Golden Globe awards.

Will Australia reclaim the BGT title from India?

Will Australia reclaim the BGT title from India?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The highly-anticipated BGT series will begin next week in Perth as both teams fight for a spot in the World Test Championship final, set to be held next year in London.

Why Australia should leave Virat Kohli alone

Why Australia should leave Virat Kohli alone

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Former all-rounder Shane Watson has advised the Australian team to avoid getting into confrontations with Virat Kohli in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Who Will Open For Australia Vs India?

Who Will Open For Australia Vs India?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Steve Smith hasn't enjoyed an ideal start in his new role as as opener, with 171 runs from four Tests at an average of 28.

'Bumrah the best fast bowler across formats'

'Bumrah the best fast bowler across formats'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Seasoned Australian batter Steve Smith has spoken glowingly of Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, calling the Indian arguably the best fast bowler across formats.

Green's injury opens door for Bancroft return: Will he get another chance?

Green's injury opens door for Bancroft return: Will he get another chance?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Cameron Green's injury could open up the door for Cameron Bancroft's Test recall in the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India next month.

Rohit, Kohli have much to prove in second England ODI

Rohit, Kohli have much to prove in second England ODI

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that Virat Kohli's possible return poses are the towering obstacles in India's quest for a series win against England in the second ODI in Cuttack on Sunday.

Flattest Day 1 pitch of the series: Aus captain Smith

Flattest Day 1 pitch of the series: Aus captain Smith

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Australian captain Steve Smith said the pitch for the fourth and final Test match at the Narendra Modi Stadium potentially looks to be the 'flattest day one track' of the series.

Blow for Aus: Hazlewood likely to miss remainder of Test series

Blow for Aus: Hazlewood likely to miss remainder of Test series

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Josh Hazlewood, who was recalled after recovering from a side injury that ruled him out of the second Test, did not start on the ground on day four at the Gabba on Tuesday and bowled only one over before chatting to a team physio during a drinks break.

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The BAFTAs were held at London's Royal Festival Hall on February 16.

We have tools to counter Ashwin, asserts Steve Smith

We have tools to counter Ashwin, asserts Steve Smith

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Australian batters have been focussed on tackling the spin threat

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

With the T20 format set to be played at the LA 28 Olympics, Smith sees himself playing the shortest format of cricket in the next four years.

Rohit fires, Kohli next? Can India crush England 3-0?

Rohit fires, Kohli next? Can India crush England 3-0?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli's form in focus as India eye ODI clean-sweep over England

Turning Point: Smith's Dropped Catch

Turning Point: Smith's Dropped Catch

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Had Rawat taken the catch and dismissed Smith, there is every possibility that RCB could have defended its total in the final overs of the game.

India's big challenge: Managing Bumrah's workload

India's big challenge: Managing Bumrah's workload

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Former South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander says Jasprit Bumrah has set high standards for pacers across the world.

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Despite the challenging build-up, Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The players will hope to be as confident as they prepare for the fight to keep their World Test Final chances alive.