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'Most Extraordinary Way To Get A 100!'

'Most Extraordinary Way To Get A 100!'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'His capacity for hard work, relentless application and focus, allied to his God-given gifts, has made him a champion every Indian can be proud of.'

India's players angry as fans pass 'rude' comments at nets

India's players angry as fans pass 'rude' comments at nets

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Fans passed 'rude' comments during the Indian team's nets in Adelaide on Wednesday.

Aus Open draw: Djokovic vs Alcaraz clash looms

Aus Open draw: Djokovic vs Alcaraz clash looms

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Jannik Sinner begins his Australian Open title defence against Nicolas Jarry while women's champion Aryna Sabalenka takes on 2017 U.S. Open winner Sloane Stephens

Andreeva's recipe for Aus Open glory: Chicken and Rice!

Andreeva's recipe for Aus Open glory: Chicken and Rice!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

The Russian teenager hopes her choice of chicken and rice with parmesan cheese on top can fuel her to glory at the Australian Open.

Day 1 of Australia vs India Boxing Day Test sold out

Day 1 of Australia vs India Boxing Day Test sold out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The tickets for the opening day of the fourth Test of the between India and Australia at MCG have been sold out.

They're seriously out of form: Aus top order in crisis

They're seriously out of form: Aus top order in crisis

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Australia must avoid defeat in Melbourne to keep their hopes alive of taking back the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Travis Head's fitness under scrutiny?

Travis Head's fitness under scrutiny?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Travis Head played down concerns over his fitness after appearing to struggle with a potential groin issue

Injured Cilic pulls out of Brisbane event

Injured Cilic pulls out of Brisbane event

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Despite the world number nine's withdrawal, a strong field is expected for the event, including Roger Federer, Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic, Grigor Dimitrov and Juan Martin del Potro, who have all confirmed their participation.

Why Shubman Gill missed the Boxing Day Test....

Why Shubman Gill missed the Boxing Day Test....

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

India needed Rohit Sharma to open, Washington Washington's variation at MCG: Abhishek Nayar on axing Shubman Gill

Spotted: Matthew Hayden in Brisbane

Spotted: Matthew Hayden in Brisbane

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Reader Prasanth Lekshmanan from Kerala spotted former Australia batting ace Matthew Hayden at Carindale-Westfield Shopping Centre in Brisbane.

Is self-doubt creeping into India's skipper?

Is self-doubt creeping into India's skipper?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

He is short of confidence with self-doubts: Sanjay Manjrekar reflects on Rohit Sharma's recent Test form

From Djokovic to Rybakina: Ivanisevic's surprising coaching move

From Djokovic to Rybakina: Ivanisevic's surprising coaching move

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The Croatian helped Djokovic claim nine of his 24 Grand Slam titles before leaving his team in March and on Friday was hired to coach world number five Rybakina for the 2025 season.

Why last 3 years were the 'hardest' for Steve Smith

Why last 3 years were the 'hardest' for Steve Smith

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Australia's senior batter Steve Smith said the last three years have been the most challenging because of Kookaburra changing their ball in 2020.

Gavaskar not pleased with Ashwin's mid-series retirement

Gavaskar not pleased with Ashwin's mid-series retirement

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'Normally, you tend to look at the end of the series. That's it. In the middle, it is not usual.'

Rohit reveals real reason behind restricting fans from nets sessions

Rohit reveals real reason behind restricting fans from nets sessions

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit emphasised the importance of keeping net sessions private to maintain focus and strategise effectively.

Disengagement may pave way for further steps: Jaishankar

Disengagement may pave way for further steps: Jaishankar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

India and China have made "some progress" in disengagement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, describing it as a "welcome" move which opens up the possibility that other steps could happen.

What's Wrong With Rohit's Batting?

What's Wrong With Rohit's Batting?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Caught by Wicket-keeper Alex Carey after edging a Pat Cummins delivery, Rohit's shot selection and technique highlighted the technical difficulties Pujara believes stem from his batting position shift.

Boxing Day Battle: Will Rohit open or drop down?

Boxing Day Battle: Will Rohit open or drop down?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Out-of-form skipper Rohit Sharma's batting position will be in focus against a dangerous Australia

Australia debacle exposes India's Bumrah dependence

Australia debacle exposes India's Bumrah dependence

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

The difference between the bowling averages of Jasprit Bumrah and his seam-bowling teammates stood at 21.76, suggesting Bumrah operated as India's one-man army with the ball.

India-Australia Media War Explodes!

India-Australia Media War Explodes!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The friction started during India's arrival in Perth last month, when the Australian media criticised the visitors for holding private training sessions at the WACA.

Rishabh Pant has taken to Tests like a duck to water: Dravid

Rishabh Pant has taken to Tests like a duck to water: Dravid

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

The void left by Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement in Indian cricket was quickly filled by Rishabh Pant, said batting great Rahul Dravid.

'Tumko Bat Chahiye?': How Kohli's gesture inspired Akash Deep

'Tumko Bat Chahiye?': How Kohli's gesture inspired Akash Deep

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Akash Deep reveals how Virat Kohli offered him one of his bats -- a bat that scripted a rare happy memory during India's otherwise devastating tour of Australia.

McSweeney dropped, Konstas called up for Boxing Day Test

McSweeney dropped, Konstas called up for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Nathan McSweeney, who opened in the first three Tests with little success, has been dropped.

Smith opens up on turning the tide against India

Smith opens up on turning the tide against India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Having scored his 33rd ton in Brisbane, Smith equalled Sunil Gavaskar's then world record of 34 hundreds on the second day of the fourth Test at the MCG on Friday.

Aus Papers Celebrate Kohli & Co In Hindi, Punjabi

Aus Papers Celebrate Kohli & Co In Hindi, Punjabi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Batting maestro Virat Kohli hogged the front pages with the Hindi headline Yugon Li Ladai (Fight For The Ages), while young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal was hailed as Navam Raja (The New King) in Punjabi.

India to start Australia Tests in Brisbane on December 3: report

India to start Australia Tests in Brisbane on December 3: report

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Cricket Australia has locked in four venues for the financially crucial Test series against India and the first match is tentatively set for a December 3 start in Brisbane, as per local media reports. The 7news.com.au report also stated that there will be no quarantine hub or "bio bubble" required as of now.

Henin to make comeback at Brisbane

Henin to make comeback at Brisbane

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Former World No 1 Justine Henin plans to make her return to tournament tennis at next year's Brisbane International as part of her preparations for the Australian Open.

Struggling Shafali Verma dropped for Australia ODIs

Struggling Shafali Verma dropped for Australia ODIs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Shafali Verma managed just 108 runs in six matches this year with 33 being the highest.

Shubman's injury a jolt: Ganguly sounds alarm bells

Shubman's injury a jolt: Ganguly sounds alarm bells

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Shubman Gill's thumb fracture is certainly a "jolt" for India ahead of the series opener against Australia

Smith, Head team up to give India bad case of 'deja vu'

Smith, Head team up to give India bad case of 'deja vu'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Australia's Travis Head and Steve Smith gave India a repeat of their nightmare in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

Australia steamroll India in Women's ODI series opener

Australia steamroll India in Women's ODI series opener

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

India put up a dismal show with the bat as Australia stamped their superiority over the visitors with a five-wicket win in the first Women's ODI in Brisbane on Thursday.

Team India denied basic facilities in Brisbane hotel

Team India denied basic facilities in Brisbane hotel

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

It is learnt that BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, secretary Jay Shah and CEO Hemang Amin have all got in touch with their Cricket Australia counterparts after complaints reached them. They have been assured that the Indian contingent will be made to feel comfortable from here on. The series is tied 1-1 currently.

Women's boxing at risk? Boxers fight to stay in the ring

Women's boxing at risk? Boxers fight to stay in the ring

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The IOC said it would not organise the tournament in 2028, leading to fears the sport might be excluded from future Games.

Is This Bowler Ashwin's Heir In Tests?

Is This Bowler Ashwin's Heir In Tests?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Sundar is the front-runner behind Ashwin right now. He's done well in whatever limited opportunities he's got and I feel he will get his due first before going to anybody else.'

Maria Sharapova to return to action in Brisbane

Maria Sharapova to return to action in Brisbane

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Maria Sharapova will return to tournament action at the Brisbane International next month

Lee sizzles in wet Brisbane

Lee sizzles in wet Brisbane

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

Brett Lee's 5 for 27 in the tri-series opener are now the best by an Australian bowler against India at Brisbane.

'Pant Should Be Criticised...'

'Pant Should Be Criticised...'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'He is a great player not scoring enough runs & that's the crux of it.'

'We'll take that': Rohit hails India's resilience

'We'll take that': Rohit hails India's resilience

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma hailed the resilience of the lower-order batters after his team managed to salvage a crucial draw in the rain-hit third Test against Australia in Brisbane

Sharapova receives marriage proposal in Brisbane!

Sharapova receives marriage proposal in Brisbane!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Damian Torrie held up a sign and yelled out "Marry me Maria Sharapova?" during her first match, which encouraged a chorus of laughs around Pat Rafter Arena, News.com.au reported.

Aussies announce Boxing Day XI

Aussies announce Boxing Day XI

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Teenager Konstas to make debut in fourth Test against India