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India vs Aus ODIs: All you need to know

India vs Aus ODIs: All you need to know

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

FIXTURES (Start at 14.40 local, 0910 IST, 0340 GMT)

1st T20: India outclass Australia by 11 runs

1st T20: India outclass Australia by 11 runs

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Images from the first Twenty20 International between India and Australia, in Canberra, on Friday.

How Kuldeep copes when things go wrong...

How Kuldeep copes when things go wrong...

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

India wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Sunday said he likes to "reflect on the errors" when things doesn't go his way as he is geared up for the first two Tests against England, starting in Chennai from February 5.

Bushfire crisis: Will the Sydney Test go up in smoke?

Bushfire crisis: Will the Sydney Test go up in smoke?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Australia has been battling hundreds of huge bushfires for several weeks with the resultant thick smoke regularly casting a pall over the country's cities.

Injury-marred Australia fret over Finch's fitness

Injury-marred Australia fret over Finch's fitness

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Speculation is rife over who would lead Australia should Finch fail to regain his fitness.

'India, Australia most impressive teams in Women's T20 World Cup'

'India, Australia most impressive teams in Women's T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Brett Lee offered his perspective on what the tournament means for women's cricket.

Former NZ all-rounder Chris Cairns suffers paralysis in legs

Former NZ all-rounder Chris Cairns suffers paralysis in legs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has suffered paralysis in his legs after the stroke in his spine during a life-saving heart surgery in Australia, according to reports.

16-year-old Harsimran invited to train at NBA Global Academy

16-year-old Harsimran invited to train at NBA Global Academy

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The Indian teenager will train at Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence from November 7-24.

Natarajan thanks fans in Salem for rousing welcome

Natarajan thanks fans in Salem for rousing welcome

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

India's new fast bowling find Thangarasu Natarajan on Tuesday said he was "ecstatic and extremely surprised" by the reception he was accorded on his return to his native village after an impressive show in Australia.

Wheelchair-bound Cairns opens up about fateful day

Wheelchair-bound Cairns opens up about fateful day

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Cairns feels his sporting career is helping his recovery as he hopes to be able to walk again.

Carey run-out was game changing: Maxwell

Carey run-out was game changing: Maxwell

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

A miscommunication between Maxwell and Carey sent the latter back to the pavilion as the wicketkeeper-batsman fell short of his crease. India got the crucial wicket after the duo added 52 runs for the sixth wicket.

'I try to win games for India whenever I play'

'I try to win games for India whenever I play'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Over the past few years, Shardul Thakur has been in and out of the Indian team but the lack of consistent run hasn't dented the pace bowler's determination to do well whenever he is handed the ball.

I am very lucky to be alive: Chris Cairns

I am very lucky to be alive: Chris Cairns

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Wheelchair-bound former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns says he is 'very lucky to be alive', three months after a medical emergency left him on life support.

Afghans: Minnows to dark horses

Afghans: Minnows to dark horses

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers for the Afghanistan team from World Cups.

Kyrgios pledges money for victims of Australian bushfires

Kyrgios pledges money for victims of Australian bushfires

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Australian Nick Kyrgios has put his hand up to help the victims of raging bushfires in his country by promising a $200 donation for every ace he serves during the home summer season. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed by the fires fuelled by searing temperatures and high winds, with Kyrgios' hometown of Canberra experiencing its worst air quality and residents have been told to stay indoors.

Gavaskar surprised by 'noise' at Jadeja substitution

Gavaskar surprised by 'noise' at Jadeja substitution

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Later, India captain Virat Kohli said Jadeja, who was subsequently ruled out of the remainder of the series, was dizzy after the head knock.

Chahal replaces Jadeja as concussion substitute

Chahal replaces Jadeja as concussion substitute

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Chahal took the field as Jadeja's concussion substitute after the left-hander was hit on the helmet while batting during India's innings at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

Australia hopes to pack in fans for India matches

Australia hopes to pack in fans for India matches

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Australia will hope to play to a full house against India in their Twenty20 match next week as crowd caps lift in the country's most populous state of New South Wales (NSW).

Stokes calls for DRS in BBL after Marsh's controversial dismissal

Stokes calls for DRS in BBL after Marsh's controversial dismissal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'Why on earth aren't all competitions using DRS'

How Team India bounced back after a difficult start in Australia

How Team India bounced back after a difficult start in Australia

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Limited-overs vice-captain K L Rahul has revealed the secret behind India's brilliant comeback, saying after losing the first two ODIs the visitors treated the remaining matches of the contest as a new series.

Will be back in action from next week: Warner

Will be back in action from next week: Warner

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Dynamic Australian opener David Warner reckons he will have to face "at least six to nine months" of rehab for his groin injury but will be back in action for New South Wales next week.

There is optimism for 'full crowds' for Ashes series

There is optimism for 'full crowds' for Ashes series

Rediff.com19 May 2021

CA said it had built quarantine periods for touring squads into the schedule but it is unlikely at this stage that England fans will be able to travel

Shastri and coaching staff arrive in UAE, enter bio-bubble

Shastri and coaching staff arrive in UAE, enter bio-bubble

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Shastri, batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Bharath Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar have all reached from their respective home cities on Sunday.

Warner, Abbot barred from rejoining Aus squad

Warner, Abbot barred from rejoining Aus squad

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

CA bans haircuts of Big Bash players among other new COVID-19 protocols.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal sets up Kyrgios semis; Halep to face Rybakina in last four

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal sets up Kyrgios semis; Halep to face Rybakina in last four

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

IMAGES from Day 10 of the Wimbledon 2022 Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Wednesday.

Wipro to acquire Australia-based Ampion $117 mn

Wipro to acquire Australia-based Ampion $117 mn

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Information technology, consulting and business process services company, Wipro on Thursday announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Ampion, an Australia-based provider of cyber security, DevOps and quality engineering services. "Ampion has a successful track record and enjoys immense credibility with leading enterprises in the region, a collaborative work culture, and significant local subject matter expertise. "We see Ampion as a complementary force that will help us expand our footprint and accelerate our journey in the Asia Pacific region," CEO APMEA, Wipro, N S Bala said. Wipro's new operating model emphasises strategic investments in focus geographies, proximity to customers, agility, scale and localisation, the Bengaluru-headquartered company said in a statement.

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the South African team from the World Cups.

Warner hopeful of playing Boxing Day Test

Warner hopeful of playing Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

'Hopefully we start the series well and try and win this one moving onto Boxing Day and get that momentum into the New Year'

Will INS Vishal Opt For British Power?

Will INS Vishal Opt For British Power?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

London hopes to convince New Delhi's naval planners to power India's second indigenous aircraft carrier with the Queen Elizabeth's integrated all-electric propulsion system.

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

Maxwell defends switch-hit: 'It's part of game's evolution'

Maxwell defends switch-hit: 'It's part of game's evolution'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

A switch hit involves a batsman changing the order of his hands (from left-handed to right-handed grip or vice-versa) after the bowler starts his run-up.

Flexible Stoinis ready to make 'biggest impact'

Flexible Stoinis ready to make 'biggest impact'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Aggressive Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis is confident he could become the ultimate floating batsman in limited overs cricket after a successful stint opening in the Indian Premier League.

Timeline: Novak Djokovic's Australian saga

Timeline: Novak Djokovic's Australian saga

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Tennis star Novak Djokovic's bid to win a record-breaking 21 men's Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open ended on Sunday with a court decision to uphold the government's cancellation of his visa.

Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat still looms

Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat still looms

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke's office said he was still considering whether to use his discretionary power to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa.

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.

Navdeep Suri to be India's new envoy to UAE

Navdeep Suri to be India's new envoy to UAE

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Suri is currently serving as Indian High Commissioner in Canberra.

Pak on FATF's 'enhanced blacklist' for terror funding

Pak on FATF's 'enhanced blacklist' for terror funding

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

On 11 effectiveness parameters of terror financing and money laundering, Pakistan was adjudged as low on 10.

Pace ace Natarajan creates record with Test debut

Pace ace Natarajan creates record with Test debut

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Pacer Thangarasu Natarajan is the first Indian cricketer to make his international debut across all three formats during the same tour.

Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia

Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

World number one Novak Djokovic was released from Australian immigration detention on Monday after winning a court challenge to revive his bid to win a record 21st Grand Slam title at the upcoming Australian Open.

Anti-vax advocate, Djokovic draws mixed response

Anti-vax advocate, Djokovic draws mixed response

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Australia's Nick Kyrgios said he supported vaccination "but how we are handling Novak's situation is bad, really bad". The Australian Open begins on January 17, but the multi-millionaire Djokovic is constrained from training as he sits in a hotel where one Iranian detainee said he had found maggots and mould in the bread.