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Mayank Agarwal nominated for ICC honour

Mayank Agarwal nominated for ICC honour

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Besides Agarwal, New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel and Australian pacer Mitchell Starc were also short-listed for the award.

IPL was perfect preparation for T20 World Cup: Hazlewood

IPL was perfect preparation for T20 World Cup: Hazlewood

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'You can never dominate T20 cricket as a bowler, I don't think. There's just so many different elements. But I'm feeling good about my game.'

Australia wicketkeeper Carey confirmed for Ashes

Australia wicketkeeper Carey confirmed for Ashes

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Carey said selectors had not spoken to him about playing beyond the first two Tests.

Time has come..., says Bravo after Windies exit T20 World Cup

Time has come..., says Bravo after Windies exit T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Following the defending champions' defeat to Sri Lanka in the Super 12s match in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, Bravo confirmed he would be hanging up his boots on the ICC's post-match Facebook Live show.

Ashes Pix: Khawaja ton leaves England batting to save Test

Ashes Pix: Khawaja ton leaves England batting to save Test

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Usman Khawaja scored his second century of the match to help Australia to 265 for six declared on the fourth day of the fourth Ashes Test on Saturday, handing England an unlikely victory target of 388.

'Modi can't be seen in Xi's company'

'Modi can't be seen in Xi's company'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

'The MEA, hopefully, made it clear that the Indian PM can't be seen in Xi Jinping's company when China has, for all intents and purposes, annexed over 1,000 sq kms of Indian territory in eastern Ladakh, and essentially that the Wuhan spirit and the Mamallapuram spirit have turned into vinegar.'

Who will replace injured Warner for India Tests?

Who will replace injured Warner for India Tests?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A groin injury has ruled David Warner out of at least the first Test against India and Australia coach Justin Langer says the temporarily vacant opening slot will go to the one who performs well for Australia 'A' in the upcoming tour games against the visitors.

Adelaide Test: Saha may get the nod ahead of Pant

Adelaide Test: Saha may get the nod ahead of Pant

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Wriddhiman Saha's superior glovework may be given preference over Rishabh Pant's blazing blade in India's opening day-night Test against Australia, starting at the Adelaide Oval from Thursday.

Century in practice match a big confidence booster: Pant

Century in practice match a big confidence booster: Pant

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant says the hundred that he struck in the recently-concluded pink-ball warm-up game against Australia A was just the confidence-booster he needed ahead of the Test series against Australia, starting on December 17.

How Australia's poor build-up aided team at T20 WC

How Australia's poor build-up aided team at T20 WC

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Australia will meet trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in Sunday's final in Dubai where teams chasing under the lights have enjoyed a clear advantage.

Women's WC: Healy powers Australia to victory

Women's WC: Healy powers Australia to victory

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Australia earned a straightforward seven-wicket win over Pakistan in Tauranga despite a 99-run stand between Bismah Maroof and Aliya Riaz.

Australia cannot afford slip-up against Windies

Australia cannot afford slip-up against Windies

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Their campaign back on track after drubbing Bangladesh in their previous game, Australia cannot afford slip-up against an unpredictable West Indies in their final Super 12 match as they look to seal a semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup on Saturday.

WC qualifiers: 10 wins on trot for Aus; South Korea down Lebanon

WC qualifiers: 10 wins on trot for Aus; South Korea down Lebanon

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The South Koreans, meanwhile, secured their first win in Group B as Paulo Bento's side saw off Lebanon in Suwon.

Practice match: Rahane leads India A fightback with century

Practice match: Rahane leads India A fightback with century

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Openers Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill fell for ducks as India 'A' batsmen struggled on the opening day of their three-day practice match against Australia 'A' at the Drummoyne Oval, in Sydney, on Sunday.

Warm-up: Head looking to put India A under pressure

Warm-up: Head looking to put India A under pressure

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Before the two teams face off in a much-anticipated four-Test series starting on December 17, Australia A are scheduled to play two three-day tour games against India A, which features Test specialists.

Why this Australian is wary of India's pacers

Why this Australian is wary of India's pacers

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Joe Burns said India have a skillful bowling attack, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, and they have to 'start well' against them.

What the coaches said about the FIFA World Cup draw

What the coaches said about the FIFA World Cup draw

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Following is reaction to the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw, which was held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Qatar on Friday.

Five Indian players to watch for in the Test series

Five Indian players to watch for in the Test series

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Five Indian players to watch in the Test series against Australia, which begins in Adelaide on December 17:

Good selection headache for India as Saha, Pant in good form

Good selection headache for India as Saha, Pant in good form

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

'Healthy competition is always good for the team'

Another Australian cricketer ruled out due to concussion

Another Australian cricketer ruled out due to concussion

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Australian cricket's injury woes continued on Saturday with medium pacer Harry Conway ruled out of the ongoing pink ball warm-up match against India after suffering a delayed concussion in Sydney.

Concussion may keep Jadeja out of first Australia Test

Concussion may keep Jadeja out of first Australia Test

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is likely to miss the opening Test against Australia owing to the concussion and a hamstring injury that he sustained during the opening T20 International in Canberra.

Nasum takes 4-19 as Bangladesh stun Australia in first T20

Nasum takes 4-19 as Bangladesh stun Australia in first T20

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

It was Australia's lowest total against Bangladesh in the shortest format, and Bangladesh's first victory against the Aussies in five encounters.

PIX: Vihari, Pant hit hundreds in tour match to stake claim

PIX: Vihari, Pant hit hundreds in tour match to stake claim

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Rishabh Pant and Hanuma Vihari put themselves in the reckoning for next week's first Test with contrasting hundreds as India thoroughly dominated Australia A on Day 2 of the day-night practice match, in Sydney, on Saturday.

Why Jadeja Rocks

Why Jadeja Rocks

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Ravindra Jadeja's batting average of 41.90 in away Tests in the last three years is the highest by an Indian batsman having played 10 innings or more. Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 3 of the India-England Test at Trent Bridge.

'India can use Pant as X-factor in Boxing Day Test'

'India can use Pant as X-factor in Boxing Day Test'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

According to Kartik, Pant has an 'X-factor' in his batting and believes that he can produce results for the side

Australia have what it takes to win T20 World Cup: Lee

Australia have what it takes to win T20 World Cup: Lee

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

I'm confident Australia can do it and it all starts against South Africa -- a brilliant match to start what will hopefully be a brilliant tournament for the Baggy Greens, says Brett Lee.

Nine concussions suffered, but Pucovski is 'Test-match ready'

Nine concussions suffered, but Pucovski is 'Test-match ready'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

'I think he has enough confidence in what he is doing, that if he had that opportunity (to play Test cricket) he'd be able to go out and take on the Indian bowlers.'

How Vihari cemented his place in the Indian Test team

How Vihari cemented his place in the Indian Test team

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Hanuma Vihari looks set to bat at number six in the first Day/Night Test at Adelaide.

The 'yin and yang' of Aussie partnership

The 'yin and yang' of Aussie partnership

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Adam Gilchrist said Australia are likely to keep faith in the tried and tested combination of Joe Burns and David Warner at the top of the order,

We needed a bit of luck in the end: Aaron Finch

We needed a bit of luck in the end: Aaron Finch

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

Australian captain Aaron Finch said his team "needed a bit of luck" to get the better of South Africa in their ICC T20 World Cup opener here on Saturday.

Check out India's tour of Australia

Check out India's tour of Australia

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

India's tour OF Australia will begin with a three-match ODI series starting on November 27, followed by as many T20Is and a four-match Test series.

Aus leggie waiting to have crack at 'best' Indian batsmen

Aus leggie waiting to have crack at 'best' Indian batsmen

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'Their whole batting line-up is world class. So any opportunity to bowl at those guys is a test for myself and a challenge I can't wait to get.'

Out with a Grade 2 tear, Hanuma Vihari leaves for India

Out with a Grade 2 tear, Hanuma Vihari leaves for India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Vihari shared a picture before departing from Australia.

Pucovski doubtful for Adelaide Test after bouncer blow

Pucovski doubtful for Adelaide Test after bouncer blow

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Opening batsman Will Pucovski retired hurt in Australia A's tour match against India A on Tuesday after being struck in the helmet by a bouncer, raising fears about his fitness for the first Test against India next week.

Australia women crush India for 25th consecutive ODI win

Australia women crush India for 25th consecutive ODI win

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Meg Lanning's ruthless Australia women's team registered their 25th consecutive victory in one-day internationals on Tuesday after crushing India by nine wickets in the series opener in Mackay.

Will India opt for Vihari or Kuldeep in second practice game?

Will India opt for Vihari or Kuldeep in second practice game?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Kuldeep Yadav, among all the players in this team, has more experience of playing with pink ball and the kind of revolution he produces, he could make it difficult for batsmen to spot the black seam of the pink kookaburra under lights.

Olympics Football: Sweden women end US unbeaten run

Olympics Football: Sweden women end US unbeaten run

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

World champions the United States were dealt a 3-0 drubbing by Sweden to end a 30-month unbeaten run, and the Netherlands put 10 goals past a hapless Zambia on a day of drama as the Olympics women's soccer tournament kicked off.

'Indian batsmen capable of handing Aussie chin music'

'Indian batsmen capable of handing Aussie chin music'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Shubman Gill said it can be 'quite intimidating' to play cricket in Australia but asserted that his team will not back down when faced with either sledging or short-pitched deliveries during the four-Test series, starting in Adelaide on December 17.

There will be no pressure of captaincy on Rahane: Gavaskar

There will be no pressure of captaincy on Rahane: Gavaskar

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Ajinkya Rahane will not be bogged down by the pressure of captaincy if he leads India in the last three Tests against Australia in Virat Kohli's absence, said batting great Sunil Gavaskar.

'Why Rahul wasn't picked for Boxing Day Test?'

'Why Rahul wasn't picked for Boxing Day Test?'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

There was no room for KL Rahul in the playing XI.