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Consistency is key to Australia's success

Consistency is key to Australia's success

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

'I didn't know that we'd won kind of everything until half an hour ago but that's always the aim.'

Shreyas Iyer's Fierce Reminder Goes Viral

Shreyas Iyer's Fierce Reminder Goes Viral

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has delivered a firm and timely reminder of the league's identity

New Zealand head coach Stead quits white-ball roles

New Zealand head coach Stead quits white-ball roles

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead will no longer coach the One-Day International and T20 teams but may re-apply for the Test role, he said on Tuesday.

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Rickelton, is set to miss the playoffs, with Cricket South Africa requesting members of their World Test Championship final squad to return home by May 27.

RCB's injury woes deepen; pacer doubtful for restart

RCB's injury woes deepen; pacer doubtful for restart

Rediff.com11 May 2025

RCB seamer Josh Hazlewood's participation in remaining IPL matches doubtful

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory in second Test

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory in second Test

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

South Africa require five wickets and Sri Lanka need 143 runs as the second Test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion

Sindarov, Wei Yi to clash in final; seal Candidates spots

Sindarov, Wei Yi to clash in final; seal Candidates spots

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Uzbekistan's GM Javokhir Sindarov set up a title clash against Chinese GM Wei Yi in the FIDE World Cup in Panaji on Sunday as the two players also confirmed their spots in the Candidates tournament.

Shastri's Fab 5: Icons Who Redefined Indian Cricket

Shastri's Fab 5: Icons Who Redefined Indian Cricket

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

On the podcast, Shastri named Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli in his top five.

SA thrash Pakistan to seal 2-0 series win

SA thrash Pakistan to seal 2-0 series win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

South Africa made light work of a modest target of 58 to claim victory against Pakistan by 10 wickets at a sun-bathed Newlands on Monday

ECB pins hopes on India to save English summer

ECB pins hopes on India to save English summer

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The series marks the beginning of a new cycle for both India and England in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC).

'Aussie selectors eye WTC final over future plans'

'Aussie selectors eye WTC final over future plans'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Speaking as quoted by Fox Sports, Waugh said, "I think they have picked the team on winning these last two Test matches."

Mirabai Chanu eyes comeback in new 48kg category

Mirabai Chanu eyes comeback in new 48kg category

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

India has fielded a 12-member squad, the 2017 world champion and 2022 silver medallist Chanu remains the country's lone realistic medal contender.

CT 2025: Williamson's poor ICC ODI finals run continues

CT 2025: Williamson's poor ICC ODI finals run continues

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

The spinners kept a lid on the scoring with Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja taking wickets at regular intervals.

Kohli holds the key to India's triumph in SA Tests

Kohli holds the key to India's triumph in SA Tests

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Kohli is a massive player, will play major role in Test series: Kallis

WTC table: Defending champs Australia move to second

WTC table: Defending champs Australia move to second

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

India, who have won six of their nine matches, continue to lead the table 68.51.

Gavaskar expects Indian selectors to take bold decisions

Gavaskar expects Indian selectors to take bold decisions

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

One of the factors that contributed to the downfall of the Indian team was the shambolic batting display throughout the series. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja thoroughly underperformed.

'A chance for us to forget our issues & come together'

'A chance for us to forget our issues & come together'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Temba Bavuma hopes South Africa's historic ICC World Test Championship Final victory will help his country 'rejoice and come together' as he revealed a desire to emulate the Springboks' all-conquering rugby team.

'Tricky bounce can wreck SA's line-up'

'Tricky bounce can wreck SA's line-up'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Australia had South Africa reeling at 43-4 at the close on Wednesday after being put in to bat first and scoring 212.

Steve Smith's surprise comeback has a NYC twist

Steve Smith's surprise comeback has a NYC twist

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Instead of waiting for the injury to heal by itself, he decided to hit the "baseball cage" in New York, where he owns an apartment.

The one thing missing from Pat Cummins' legacy...

The one thing missing from Pat Cummins' legacy...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Pat Cummins has never been part of a victorious Test series campaign against India, and the Australian captain wants to erase that blemish from his CV

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

How Mumbai Maidan coach Patwal's tough-love sessions gave Harmer his second wind

Kohli invests in World Bowling League

Kohli invests in World Bowling League

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts bought the first announced team in the WBL, which is yet to announce the franchises and schedule of the first event of the league featuring mixed-gender teams.

Khawaja, Cummins will go milestone chasing at WTC Final

Khawaja, Cummins will go milestone chasing at WTC Final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Australia will be aiming to become the first-ever side to defend their ICC WTC mace as they take on Proteas in the 'Ultimate Test' from June 11 onwards at Lord's.

Play Ranji or risk losing Test spots: Gavaskar warns

Play Ranji or risk losing Test spots: Gavaskar warns

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Gavaskar said domestic cricket assumes importance in view of the upcoming 2025-2027 WTC cycle.

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as the bedrock of India's Test side. He is one of only 14 Indians to feature in more than 100 Tests, and his innings often defined India's most memorable triumphs.

Bangladesh to arrive in Pakistan early after unrest at home

Bangladesh to arrive in Pakistan early after unrest at home

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The Bangladesh senior cricket team will arrive in Pakistan on August 13 following the political unrest at home.

No big surprises as Aus announce T20 World Cup squad

No big surprises as Aus announce T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Veteran Smith, IPL sensation Fraser-McGurk ignored; Marsh to lead Aus at T20 WC

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Why No Indian Players Will Feature in SA20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The BCCI bars active Indian cricketers -- international or domestic -- from playing in overseas leagues to protect the IPL's exclusivity.

India rise to top spot in WTC standings

India rise to top spot in WTC standings

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

India overtook Australia after their thumping 295-run win in the first Test in Perth.

Kohli hits nets; Bethell, Livingstone rejoin RCB

Kohli hits nets; Bethell, Livingstone rejoin RCB

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Among other developments from the RCB camp, West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd and England's Liam Livingstone have returned to India and rejoined the squad on Wednesday.

Sindhu won't compete for remainder of 2025 season

Sindhu won't compete for remainder of 2025 season

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'After consulting closely with my team and with the guidance of the incredible Dr Pardiwala, we felt it was best for me to withdraw from all remaining BWF Tour events in 2025.'

Fan asked to cover Pak shirt during Ind-Eng 4th Test!

Fan asked to cover Pak shirt during Ind-Eng 4th Test!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Adding another layer of controversy to an already strained India-Pakistan cricket ties, a fan wearing a Pakistan cricket jersey was reportedly asked to cover it up by security officials during the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Gibbs said leadership develops with time, and Gill possesses the composure to grow into the role.

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

He has taken nine five-wicket hauls in SENA conditions.

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'It's been a slow moving car crash up to now and now it's kind of like, bang -- impact has been made.'

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

With 539 scalps in 134 matches at an average of 30.39 and best figures of 5/39, Lyon is the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Tests and has 24 five-wicket hauls and five ten-wicket hauls.

Australia, Windies Square Off With Eyes On Future

Australia, Windies Square Off With Eyes On Future

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Change will be a key theme for both the West Indies and Australia in their upcoming three-Test series in the Caribbean with the visitors set to field a remodelled batting line-up and the hosts being led out for the first time by Roston Chase.

'Ashwin Was Absolutely Fearless'

'Ashwin Was Absolutely Fearless'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'The brain would always react first, he was an intelligent cricketer, a good thinking cricketer.'

Australia's Cruise Party Ahead Of T20 World Cup

Australia's Cruise Party Ahead Of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Australia's players freshened up with a few drinks while sailing the Caribbean coastline with their families.

1st Test, Day 1: Bosch, Paterson star for South Africa

1st Test, Day 1: Bosch, Paterson star for South Africa

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The depth of fast bowlers at South Africa's disposal was no better evidenced than on Thursday as Corbin Bosch and Dale Paterson took nine of the 10 wickets to dismiss Pakistan for 211 on the opening day of the first Test at Centurion.