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How will IPL's foreign players return home?

How will IPL's foreign players return home?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

We will find a way to send back foreign players, says IPL chairman Brijesh Patel.

'Langer exit was messy': New Australia chairman

'Langer exit was messy': New Australia chairman

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Former players and pundits said CA had treated Langer poorly

Team India gets nod to train during quarantine in Sydney

Team India gets nod to train during quarantine in Sydney

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Sydney and Canberra are set to host the white-ball leg of India's tour of Australia after the New South Wales government allowed the visiting team to train during its mandatory quarantine upon arrival.

Will Aussie IPL stars get flights home?

Will Aussie IPL stars get flights home?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

CA will talk to the IPL franchise owners on this arrangement but conceded that it will not be a simple thing.

Aus players to be fully vaccinated by end November

Aus players to be fully vaccinated by end November

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Hockley was thankful they did not have to introduce vaccine mandates for players and that the idea was "almost irrelevant" due to the vaccination rate.

Stokes could give England a bit more heart and soul: Ponting

Stokes could give England a bit more heart and soul: Ponting

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

'I think Stokes would actually grow as a player if he was the captain of that side.'

T20 World Cup to be postponed to 2022?

T20 World Cup to be postponed to 2022?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The ICC Events Committee will meet to discuss three options with regards to holding the ICC T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in October this year.

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, said Cricket Australia, which has submitted its report to the International Cricket Council.

Check out Australia's special new jersey for India T20s

Check out Australia's special new jersey for India T20s

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

The Australian team came out wearing a new jersey in the opening T20 International against India, in Canberra, on Friday, to showcase their country's indigenous heritage.

Cricket Buzz: Australia to trial new Kookaburra ball in Sheffield Shield

Cricket Buzz: Australia to trial new Kookaburra ball in Sheffield Shield

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

CA said the difference between the old ball and the new one was an updated lining of the leather designed to increase the resilience of the seam.

Smith shouldn't be in Australia's T20 team, says Warne

Smith shouldn't be in Australia's T20 team, says Warne

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Former spinner Shane Warne questioned the inclusion of Steve Smith in Australia's line-up at the Twenty20 World Cup in a scathing assessment of the country's loss against England on Saturday.

SEE: Family bid farewell to Dean Jones with lap of MCG

SEE: Family bid farewell to Dean Jones with lap of MCG

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Jones, known affectionately as 'Deano' by the global cricket community, played 52 Tests and 164 ODIs.

Australia get cover for Starc, Sri Lanka recall Rajapaksa

Australia get cover for Starc, Sri Lanka recall Rajapaksa

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Sri Lanka fined 40 percent of match fee for slow-over rate in second T20 against Australia

The most passionate Indian cricket fans

The most passionate Indian cricket fans

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Take a look at the passionate fans in the stadiums.

Will Langer continue as Australia coach?

Will Langer continue as Australia coach?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Appointed in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018, Justin Langer has held his position since, but his contract expires mid-year.

CA rejects reports of India seeking change of venue for Brisbane Test

CA rejects reports of India seeking change of venue for Brisbane Test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Hockley said the Indian cricket board (BCCI) was 'fully across (and) supportive' of quarantine requirements in Queensland.

3rd Test: India's practice session cancelled due to rain

3rd Test: India's practice session cancelled due to rain

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Both the Indian and Australian players are scheduled to leave for Sydney on Monday.

ICC board meet: BCCI to discuss swapping of T20 WC

ICC board meet: BCCI to discuss swapping of T20 WC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

It is expected that BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah along with CA's Earl Eddings and Nick Hockley will reach a consensus on the hosting of 2021 and 2022 editions.

Australian players may be asked to skip IPL due to virus

Australian players may be asked to skip IPL due to virus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Australian cricketers may have to forego their lucrative IPL contracts in the wake of fast-spreading novel coronavirus, the local media reported on Tuesday. The Australian newspaper reportd that Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, David Warner and Glenn Maxwell could be asked to give up their rich IPL contracts.

Flower named Afghanistan team consultant for T20 WC

Flower named Afghanistan team consultant for T20 WC

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The T20 World Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates and Oman from October 17.

Australia in command after Pakistan wilt in Karachi

Australia in command after Pakistan wilt in Karachi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Australia declared their first innings on 556 for nine and then skittled out Pakistan for 148 to seize control of the second Test in Karachi on Monday.

Another Australian cricketer takes break due to mental health issues

Another Australian cricketer takes break due to mental health issues

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Batsman Nic Maddinson has withdrawn from Australia A's match against Pakistan on mental health grounds, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.

2nd Test, Day 1: Khawaja ton puts Australia on top

2nd Test, Day 1: Khawaja ton puts Australia on top

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Khawaja and Smith steadied the ship batting through the second session.

Ind tour: Aus broadcaster unhappy with schedule, seeks arbitration

Ind tour: Aus broadcaster unhappy with schedule, seeks arbitration

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

An ESPNCricinfo report earlier stated that the Boxing Day Test will start from the traditional date of December 26 in Melbourne, following the pink-ball game at the Adelaide Oval from December 17.

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Let us look at the batters who finally managed to hit three figures after a prolonged period of time.

Australia's Smith will miss booing fans on England return

Australia's Smith will miss booing fans on England return

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Former captain Ricky Ponting felt Cricket Australia left the door ajar for Smith but any move to reinstate him in that role would need to take account of public opinion.

Tendulkar opines on future of T20 WC amid COVID-19

Tendulkar opines on future of T20 WC amid COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The ICC is yet to take a call on whether they will go ahead with the scheduled tournament Down Under now that the curve has flattened in Australia and 25 per cent crowd is set to be allowed to enter stadium.

Indian team to travel together to Sydney for 3rd Test

Indian team to travel together to Sydney for 3rd Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

It is understood that the controversy has not gone down well with the travelling team and it is not amused with how Cricket Australia has so far handled the issue.

Potentially harder quarantine in Brisbane: Wade

Potentially harder quarantine in Brisbane: Wade

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

'No one knows the final details about it yet but there will be a stricter protocol in Brisbane than here.'

Smith says Australia 'incredibly safe' in Pakistan despite Agar threat

Smith says Australia 'incredibly safe' in Pakistan despite Agar threat

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Smith said the team trusted the security arrangements in place.

'Incredibly safe' Aussies to be relentless against Pakistan

'Incredibly safe' Aussies to be relentless against Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

'Pakistan is an incredible cricket nation. We feel lucky to get to come back here after a whole generation didn't get the chance to play any cricket over here.'

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Cricket Australia on Tuesday confirmed that the Pink Test between Australia and India will remain at the Sydney Cricket Ground as scheduled.

PIX: Cummins wins hearts with Khawaja gesture

PIX: Cummins wins hearts with Khawaja gesture

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Australia captain Pat Cummins ensured Usman Khawaja, the first Muslim cricketer to play for Australia, was not showered by champagne amid the celebrations after winning the Ashes series.

Australia beat Sri Lanka after thrilling Super Over

Australia beat Sri Lanka after thrilling Super Over

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Josh Hazlewood was the pick of Australia's bowlers, taking 3-22 in addition to his miserly Super Over, capping a brilliant weekend for the 31-year-old after he was bought for $1 million in the Indian Premier League auction on Saturday.

Yuvraj eyes stint in Australia's Big Bash League

Yuvraj eyes stint in Australia's Big Bash League

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Flamboyant Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh, who retired last year, is eyeing a stint in the Big Bash League and Cricket Australia (CA) is trying to help him find a team.

Confirmed! Aus-Ind Boxing Day Test to have 25k fans

Confirmed! Aus-Ind Boxing Day Test to have 25k fans

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Victoria state sports minister Martin Pakula said the government would develop a plan with Cricket Australia and the MCG to allow the famed 100,000-seat stadium to be at one-quarter capacity for the Test starting on Dec. 26.

Will Aussies risk touring England for ODIs, T20Is?

Will Aussies risk touring England for ODIs, T20Is?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The report states that a white-ball tour of England is yet to be officially confirmed but Australia's pace bowlers are 'building up their workloads for a return to play in September'

Langer apologises for being 'too intense' in resignation letter

Langer apologises for being 'too intense' in resignation letter

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

According to The Australian report, Langer left with his head held high.

Australia's spin bowling going downhill fast: Warne

Australia's spin bowling going downhill fast: Warne

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Shane Warne, one of the greatest leg-spinners the game has produced, said there is a dearth of quality spinner who can fill in the shoes of Nathan Lyon and urged CA to ensure that states include a spinner in every Sheffield Shield game.

Will Australian cricketers pick domestic competitions over IPL?

Will Australian cricketers pick domestic competitions over IPL?

Rediff.com22 May 2020

There is speculation that the 13th IPL, which was suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, might be conducted in October-November if the T20 World Cup in Australia is postponed.