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Djokovic's desperate move... bringing back Murray

Djokovic's desperate move... bringing back Murray

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic will have old rival Andy Murray back in his coaching corner as he attempts to win the Indian Wells title for the first time in almost a decade.

World champions Smith, Watson ready for Royals show in IPL 8

World champions Smith, Watson ready for Royals show in IPL 8

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Australia's batting sensation Steven Smith tells Harish Kotian switching over from the Test and One-day mode to T20 will not be a problem for him in the upcoming eighth edition of the IPL.

Rohit captain as six Indians in ICC's World Cup team of tournament

Rohit captain as six Indians in ICC's World Cup team of tournament

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell and spinner Adam Zampa were also selected in the line-up after helping Australia win a record-extending sixth title with Sunday's six-wicket victory.

Australian tennis great 'Fiery' Fred Stolle passes away

Australian tennis great 'Fiery' Fred Stolle passes away

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Fred Stolle was part of a golden generation of Australian players who dominated the men's game at the end of the amateur and start of the professional era.

Will You Choose Pant or Karthik For Australia T20I?

Will You Choose Pant or Karthik For Australia T20I?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first T20 International against Australia at Mohali on Tuesday?

How India took the wind out of Australia's sails...

How India took the wind out of Australia's sails...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Winning their last T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Australia was not a 'breeze', says India skipper Rohit Sharma. He had to tweak his batting to take the wind out of the 2021 champions' sails

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Virat Kohli may have stepped away from Test cricket, but he leaves behind a faster, leaner, hungrier Indian team.

I had no choice in switching flags: Kasatkina

I had no choice in switching flags: Kasatkina

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Russian-born Daria Kasatkina said she was emotional and excited to begin a fresh chapter in her career under the Australian flag at the ongoing Charleston Open after being granted permanent residency last week.

AFC Asian Cup: Australia's late goals crush Indian hopes

AFC Asian Cup: Australia's late goals crush Indian hopes

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Indian football team loses 0-2 to Australia in Asian Cup

India's anthem plays in Pakistan, PCB blames ICC

India's anthem plays in Pakistan, PCB blames ICC

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board has blamed the ICC for playing the Indian national anthem for a fraction of a second at the start of the Australia-England Champions Trophy match in Lahore.

NZ surge past India, Australia in WTC standings

NZ surge past India, Australia in WTC standings

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

New Zealand climbed to the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings following their thumping 281-run victory over South Africa

He'll attack from ball one: Kumble's Rohit prediction

He'll attack from ball one: Kumble's Rohit prediction

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes that the ongoing Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai could be the last ICC tournament for Rohit Sharma, who is 37 years old and has struggled for runs in recent times. Manjrekar feels that it's "very unlikely" that Rohit will be around for the 2027 World Cup, and that this tournament could be his swansong.

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

While retirement is very much a cricketer's individual call, the counter point will be if the national selectors or the BCCI feel that they need to look at the bigger picture and have only one among Rohit and Virat in the ODI set-up going forward.

Australia elect to bat

Australia elect to bat

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

India brought back S Sreesanth for left-armer Rudra Pratap Singh, while Australia included Brad Haddin for Matthew Hayden in the sixth ODI in Nagpur.

T20 WC: Gaffaney, Tucker to officiate India vs England semis

T20 WC: Gaffaney, Tucker to officiate India vs England semis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and Rodney Tucker of Australia will be the on-field officials for the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup between India and England

Australia storm into final of Women's World Cup

Australia storm into final of Women's World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

Five-time champions Australia entered the final of the ICC Women's World Cup after thrashing Sri Lanka by nine wickets in their second Super Six match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Gill the next best, big thing: Amla

Gill the next best, big thing: Amla

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'He is a brilliant player, the way he started in one-day cricket, he has been exceptional. He has been a huge part of India's success at top of the order.'

Rohit's T20 World Cup ends on a mixed note

Rohit's T20 World Cup ends on a mixed note

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

In eight matches this tournament, Rohit ended with 257 runs at an average of 36.71, with a strike rate of 156.70.

Bumrah To Be Rested For England Series

Bumrah To Be Rested For England Series

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

His heroics with the ball have reportedly earned him the nod to serve as Rohit Sharma's deputy for the ICC Champions Trophy to be played next month.

CT curse: Afghanistan loses key spinner to injury

CT curse: Afghanistan loses key spinner to injury

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Teenage Afghanistan off-spinner AM Ghazanfar has been ruled out of both the ICC Champions Trophy and the IPL due to a lower back fracture.

BCCI to discuss Kohli and Rohit's future

BCCI to discuss Kohli and Rohit's future

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The back-to-back series defeats against New Zealand (home) and Australia (away) and the diminishing returns with the bat have put Kohli and Rohit under scanner.

Ganguly on why Rahul is first choice wicketkeeper ahead of Pant

Ganguly on why Rahul is first choice wicketkeeper ahead of Pant

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes K L Rahul's impressive ODI form has cemented his position as the team's first-choice wicketkeeper.

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'We are committed to leveraging our influence constructively to support the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in fostering cricket development and ensuring playing opportunities for both men and women in Afghanistan'.

Mithali Raj predicts T20 World Cup finalists

Mithali Raj predicts T20 World Cup finalists

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Mithali Raj has predicted an India-New Zealand final in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Champions Trophy: Will ICC force India to play in Pakistan?

Champions Trophy: Will ICC force India to play in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

A 'hybrid model' to host next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan remains an option as India's participation cannot be decided by the ICC if there is a government policy against it, a source in the governing body's all-powerful executive board told PTI on Friday.

Australia's Cummins predicts a 'different' Warner in Ashes

Australia's Cummins predicts a 'different' Warner in Ashes

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Cummins also expected Warner and other Australia batters to go after England's spin all-rounder Moeen Ali

How Shami stays match-fit: 'Only one meal a day!'

How Shami stays match-fit: 'Only one meal a day!'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

India's star pacer Mohammed Shami says he prefers to eat only one meal a day and has never had a craving for delicacies.

Can Cummins replicate his Australia success with SRH?

Can Cummins replicate his Australia success with SRH?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

IPL 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad are hoping for a turnaround in their fortunes after failing to make it to play-offs in the last three seasons.

Schedule: Australia in India ODIs

Schedule: Australia in India ODIs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

World champions Australia take on India in a seven-match ODI series, starting in Jaipur on October 25.

'Kohli is the Greatest White-Ball Player'

'Kohli is the Greatest White-Ball Player'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to bounce back in the Champions Trophy, expressing confidence in their ability to lead India to success.

Shreyas shortlisted for ICC Player of the Month

Shreyas shortlisted for ICC Player of the Month

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

India's middle-order mainstay Shreyas Iyer was on Tuesday nominated alongside New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and Jacob Duffy for the ICC Player of the Month award for March following his remarkable performance in last month's Champions Trophy.

Australia aim for semi-final berth against Pak

Australia aim for semi-final berth against Pak

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

A semi-final berth well within their grasp despite the wash-out against India, defending champions Australia take on a rejuvinated Pakistan in their final group A match of the Champions Trophy at Centurion on Wednesday.

Twitterati in awe of Australia's World Cup success

Twitterati in awe of Australia's World Cup success

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Global cricket fraternity lavished rich praise on the Australian team.

Kohli, Rohit Hail Team India's 'Character'

Kohli, Rohit Hail Team India's 'Character'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Captain Rohit Sharma and senior batter Virat Kohli hailed the Indian team after they bounced back from losing the series opener to clinch the three-match series 2-1, in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Sainz leads Ferrari 1-2 in Australia after Verstappen retires

Sainz leads Ferrari 1-2 in Australia after Verstappen retires

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz won the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday in a triumphant return two weeks after appendicitis surgery as Red Bull's World champion Max Verstappen suffered his first retirement in two years.

Martyn blasts Australia to victory

Martyn blasts Australia to victory

Rediff.com3 Aug 2003

Australia beat Bangladesh by nine wickets, with 29.4 overs to spare, in the second ODI.

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Images from Monday's swimming action at Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France.