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'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins could win the Ashes in England if Australia emerge victorious in the second Test, feels pace legend Glenn McGrath.

Ponting urges Clark & Co to 'play the hard-nosed Australian way'

Ponting urges Clark & Co to 'play the hard-nosed Australian way'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting feels the team's pacers should not shy away from using the bouncer in the Test series against India starting on Tuesday.

Our execution with the ball wasn't good: Clarke

Our execution with the ball wasn't good: Clarke

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Australia captain Michael Clarke expressed unhappiness with his bowlers after the three-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in Hobart on Friday. Despite posting a competitive 280 on the board in the league match of the ongoing ODI tri-series the Aussies ended up on the losing side.

Anything less than 4-0 will be disappointing: Clarke

Anything less than 4-0 will be disappointing: Clarke

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Australia have an unassailable lead in hand but skipper Michael Clarke says he wouldn't be satisfied with anything less than a 4-0 whitewash of India in the ongoing cricket Test series.

Windies will be tough to beat: Clarke

Windies will be tough to beat: Clarke

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

The right-hander said Australia will have to be at their best to beat the West Indies in the ICC Champions Trophy final.

Fixing matches 'is not the Australian way', says Clarke

Fixing matches 'is not the Australian way', says Clarke

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Australia Test and One-day captain Michael Clarke has defended his players against match-fixing allegations after a sports agent said the country's top cricketers were "the biggest" culprits.

Aus need all-rounder, Watson could miss Test if he can't bowl, says Clarke

Aus need all-rounder, Watson could miss Test if he can't bowl, says Clarke

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Captain Michael Clarke has indicated that Shane Watson will not return to the Australia side as a specialist batsman for the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Thursday.

We won't be showing Tendulkar any sympathy: Clarke

We won't be showing Tendulkar any sympathy: Clarke

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

In his quest for a 4-0 whitewash, Australian skipper Michael Clarke said his team would not show any sympathy to Sachin Tendulkar, who remains unbeaten at the end of day two of the fourth Test in Adelaide and desperately seeks his 100th international century.

Before Clarke, Gooch and Jayasuriya feasted on Indian bowling

Before Clarke, Gooch and Jayasuriya feasted on Indian bowling

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Michael Clarke, on Thursday, became the third batsman to score a triple-century against India. Rajneesh Gupta makes note of the other two batsmen who decimated Indian bowling are...

'Not boastful', but Clarke insists Australia can keep Ashes alive

'Not boastful', but Clarke insists Australia can keep Ashes alive

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Micheal Clarke hasn't given up hopes on reclaiming the Ashes just yet. He stated in his column in the Sydney Morning Herald that Australia was a model of positive mental attitude.

Clarke warns teammates against taking their selection for granted

Clarke warns teammates against taking their selection for granted

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke said every member of his team has to deliver in the Test series against India as opener Ed Cowan's inclusion at the expense of an experienced Phil Hughes has made it clear that players cannot take their place for granted.

Clarke, Finch to be pall-bearers at Hughes's funeral

Clarke, Finch to be pall-bearers at Hughes's funeral

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Australia Test skipper Michael Clarke, opener Aaron Finch and South Australia's Tom Cooper are among eight pall-bearers, which includes Phil Hughes's dad Greg, brother Jason and locals Corey Ireland, Mitchell Lonergan and Matthew Day, for the late cricketer's funeral in Macksville on Wednesday afternoon.

Australia will not settle for drawn series: Clarke

Australia will not settle for drawn series: Clarke

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

Australia intend to go all out for a win in the fifth Test against England starting at the Oval on Thursday rather than settle for the draw that would ensure they retain the Ashes.

Mithali Raj breaks World Cup captaincy record

Mithali Raj breaks World Cup captaincy record

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

India's ODI skipper Mithali Raj bettered the record for most matches captained in the ICC Women's World Cup, surpassing former Australian counterpart Belinda Clark, on Saturday.

Australia call up Clark as back-up

Australia call up Clark as back-up

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

Middlesex fast bowler Stuart Clark has been called up by Australia for the final Ashes Test as cover for Glenn McGrath

Cummins banishes captaincy queries with World Cup heroics

Cummins banishes captaincy queries with World Cup heroics

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Pat Cummins may be undecided about his future as Australia's One-Day International captain after the World Cup but few of his compatriots will be urging him to stand down after his efforts in India.

Clarke turns to childhood mentor D'Costa for help

Clarke turns to childhood mentor D'Costa for help

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

Struggling Australian stand-in skipper Michael Clarke has turned to his childhood mentor and Indian-origin coach Neil D'Costa in a bid to revive his batting form ahead of the upcoming World Cup in the sub-continent.

Clarke was drinking on night of MCG Test: reports

Clarke was drinking on night of MCG Test: reports

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Photographs have emerged of Australian cricketers Michael Clarke and Phillip Hughes drinking at a Melbourne bar well into the night on the eve of their humiliating Ashes series defeat at the MCG.

'Cook is not as forward thinking as Clarke would be as a captain'

'Cook is not as forward thinking as Clarke would be as a captain'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Mark Butcher has backed the hosts to come good against Australia in the upcoming Ashes series but said that Michael Clarke is ahead of Alastair Cook in terms of "forward thinking" as a leader.

Clarke not sweating on Harris's fitness for 3rd Ashes Test

Clarke not sweating on Harris's fitness for 3rd Ashes Test

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Australia captain Michael Clarke said he was confident paceman Ryan Harris would be fit to face England in the third Ashes Test on Friday but all-rounder James Faulkner has been ruled out of the match with a broken thumb.

Are McCullum and Clarke better ODI captains than Dhoni?

Are McCullum and Clarke better ODI captains than Dhoni?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Stephen Fleming's six-year partnership with Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the Chennai Super Kings has been a successful one but the former New Zealand captain rates countryman Brendon McCullum and Australian Michael Clarke as better captains in One-Day Internationals at the moment.

Cullen to replace Clark in Aus' Trophy squad

Cullen to replace Clark in Aus' Trophy squad

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

Off-spinner Dan Cullen has been drafted into Australia's squad for the Champions Trophy in place of injured paceman Stuart Clark.

I'm still confident we can win this Ashes series: Clarke

I'm still confident we can win this Ashes series: Clarke

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Michael Clarke has vowed to have the last laugh on all those who mocked his suggestion Australia could still win the Ashes after a crushing defeat at Lord's left them 2-0 down in the five-match series.

PHOTOS: Clarke bows out on a high as Australia win 5th World Cup

PHOTOS: Clarke bows out on a high as Australia win 5th World Cup

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Images from the World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand, at the MCG.

Clark looks up to Watson, Warner to deliver for NSW

Clark looks up to Watson, Warner to deliver for NSW

Rediff.com1 Oct 2011

Veteran New South Wales pacer Stuart Clark, on Saturday, said his team's openers David Warner and Shane Watson are due big knocks in the Champions League Twenty20 and is hoping that these innings come in their remaining two group matches.

EPL PIX: Arsenal go top; Man United down Everton

EPL PIX: Arsenal go top; Man United down Everton

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday, March 9.

Clarke takes over as No 1 Test batsman; Pujara ranked 21

Clarke takes over as No 1 Test batsman; Pujara ranked 21

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Michael Clarke regained the No. 1 ranking in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen after a spectacular performance in the second Test between Australia and South Africa, which ended in a thrilling draw in Adelaide on Monday.

Skipper Pujara hits ton for Sussex ahead of WTC final

Skipper Pujara hits ton for Sussex ahead of WTC final

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara, leading Sussex, scored a century in the first innings against Durham in the the County Championship Division Two match.

PHOTOS: India fighting to save SCG Test after Clarke's triple ton

PHOTOS: India fighting to save SCG Test after Clarke's triple ton

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Images from day three of the second Test between India and Australia in Sydney, on Thursday.

SOCCER PIX: Spurs win to stay on heels of top four; Juve miss chance to go top

SOCCER PIX: Spurs win to stay on heels of top four; Juve miss chance to go top

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Tottenham Hotspur beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 away with goals by Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski for a second straight win that nudged them closer to the Premier League top four on Friday although they had midfielder Yves Bissouma sent off late on.

Sci-fi guru Arthur Clarke is not a 'paedophile'

Sci-fi guru Arthur Clarke is not a 'paedophile'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2008

A Presidential task force on the Prevention of Child Abuse had initiated an investigation into Clarke's conduct in 1988. In February 1998, Clarke denied a story about him in this regard published in a British newspaper. "There will be no investigation on the matter. The chapter is closed. He is the pride of Sri Lanka," a senior official told PTI.

Clarke to lead Aus at T20 WC, Lee returns

Clarke to lead Aus at T20 WC, Lee returns

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Injury-ravaged and short of match practice he might be, but pacer Brett Lee still found a place in the 15-member Australian cricket squad announced on Tuesday for the World Twenty20 Championships starting next month in the West Indies.

Paris Gets A Dose Of Oppenheimer

Paris Gets A Dose Of Oppenheimer

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Paris got its fill of Oppenheimer, when the Hollywood film premiered at the Cinema Le Grand Rex in the city, and had A-listers walk down the red carpet.

Clarke says none of his players used silicone on bat to beat DRS

Clarke says none of his players used silicone on bat to beat DRS

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Australia captain Michael Clarke backed his players on Wednesday, stating that none of his teammates used silicone tapes on their bats to beat the controversial Decision Review System.

U-19 WC PIX: Musheer's century powers India to big win

U-19 WC PIX: Musheer's century powers India to big win

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Musheer Khan smashed his second century of the ICC Under-19 World Cup as India thrashed New Zealand by 214 runs.

Hussey has a big role to play in World Cup: Clarke

Hussey has a big role to play in World Cup: Clarke

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Describing Michael Hussey as a match winner, Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke on Wednesday said the left-handed batsman has a huge to role play in their World Cup title defence.

Sponsor's miss the chance to share Clarke's triple ton glory at SCG

Sponsor's miss the chance to share Clarke's triple ton glory at SCG

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Australian skipper Michael Clarke rewrote the record books at the Sydney Cricket Ground with his unbeaten triple hundred against India but his bat went without any sponsor's logo for the first time.

'Australia will be without a captain for 15 years if...'

'Australia will be without a captain for 15 years if...'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The Australian Test team will be without a captain for the next 15 years if the country's cricket administrators are looking for someone with a 'perfect' and unblemished record, said former skipper Michael Clarke.

ODI World Cup: 'Warner and Head will be Australia's key openers'

ODI World Cup: 'Warner and Head will be Australia's key openers'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden feels that David Warner and Travis Head are the ideal duo to open for Australia at the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup which is set to begin on October 5.