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Australia's BIG reveal ahead of Ashes

Australia's BIG reveal ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Cummins is also unlikely to feature in the first Ashes Test, starting November 21 in Perth, and in that scenario former skipper Smith will captain Australia.

Streaming on YouTube: Ashwin, Babar and the BBL frenzy

Streaming on YouTube: Ashwin, Babar and the BBL frenzy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Ashwin to bring YouTube crew, security as he set to make Big Bash League debut.

Two Indian-origin players in Australia U-19 squad vs India

Two Indian-origin players in Australia U-19 squad vs India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Aryan Sharma and Yash Deshmukh were named in Australia's 15-member squad for the upcoming home series against India Under-19 team next month.

Cricket mourns the loss of former Aussie pacer Rorke

Cricket mourns the loss of former Aussie pacer Rorke

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Former Australian fast bowler Gordon Rorke passed away at the age of 87

Ball that hit Hughes has been destroyed by Cricket NSW

Ball that hit Hughes has been destroyed by Cricket NSW

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Phillip Hughes' demise will haunt the cricket world for years and to get over the tragedy the New South Wales cricket association did something unique by destroying the ball that fatally struck the young Australian during a Sheffield Shield match at the SCG last year.

Australia cricketer O'Keefe fined for drunken remarks

Australia cricketer O'Keefe fined for drunken remarks

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Australia spinner Stephen O'Keefe has been fined A$20,000 (12,041.42 pounds) and banned from a domestic one-day tournament after making 'highly inappropriate comments' while under the influence of alcohol, Cricket Australia said on Friday.

Tendulkar considered playing in Australia's Big Bash League?

Tendulkar considered playing in Australia's Big Bash League?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was reportedly approached by the Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Sydney Thunder to feature in this year's edition of the Twenty20 tournament, but eventually the deal could not be reached.

Warner follows Smith and Bancroft, won't challenge ban

Warner follows Smith and Bancroft, won't challenge ban

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

David Warner joined former captain Steve Smith and batsman Cameron Bancroft in deciding not to contest the sanctions imposed on him by his cricket board for his role in last month's ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

This Aussie is giving up cricket for higher studies and charity work

This Aussie is giving up cricket for higher studies and charity work

Rediff.com12 May 2017

NSW cricketer Ryan Carters announces retirement at 26!

Sydney Cricket Ground turns Pink for fifth time

Sydney Cricket Ground turns Pink for fifth time

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

For the fifth consecutive time, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will be splashed with pink for the Vodafone Pink Test featuring Australia and Sri Lanka, starting on Thursday.

'CA should employ guidelines over participation Big Bash'

'CA should employ guidelines over participation Big Bash'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Cricket NSW Chairman Dr Harry Harinath believes Cricket Australia needs to set guidelines regarding any restraint on Test players who would be competing for places in the Big Bash League franchises.

Keep Cummins 100 percent fit for next summer: NSW CEO

Keep Cummins 100 percent fit for next summer: NSW CEO

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Australian pace sensation Pat Cummins should not be rushed into the One-day squad for the upcoming tri-series even if he recovers in time from the heel injury as he needs to be kept 100 percent fit for next summer, feels Cricket NSW chief executive David Gilbert.

Keep Cummins 100 percent fit for next summer: NSW CEO

Keep Cummins 100 percent fit for next summer: NSW CEO

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Australian pace sensation Pat Cummins should not be rushed into the One-day squad for the upcoming tri-series even if he recovers in time from the heel injury as he needs to be kept 100 percent fit for next summer, feels Cricket NSW chief executive David Gilbert.

Australian states woo Indian T20 investors

Australian states woo Indian T20 investors

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria are trying to woo deep-pocketed Indian investors to buy franchises in Australia's Twenty20 league.

Clarke opts out of Champions League T20

Clarke opts out of Champions League T20

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke has opted out of the New South Wales (NSW) squad for the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 tournament in India next month citing heavy workload with the national team.

New South Wales yet to receive CL T20 prize money

New South Wales yet to receive CL T20 prize money

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

BCCI may be the world's richest cricket board but it doesn't seem to be the fastest in releasing money and has not yet paid the $2.7 million prize money to inaugural Champions League Twenty20 winners New South Wales.

NSW eyes big-hitting Pollard for Big Bash

NSW eyes big-hitting Pollard for Big Bash

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

All-rounder Kieron Pollard's attacking brand of cricket in Champions League T20 has impressed Australian side New South Wales (NSW), who are planning to rope in the West Indian for their domestic Twenty20 event Big Bash.

Neil Maxwell is Team Mohali CEO

Neil Maxwell is Team Mohali CEO

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Neil Maxwell has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Premier League's Team Mohali. The former Australia 'A' player will oversee the team's operations and work towards building a brand for it. He is actively involved in cricket since the last 22 years. As an all rounder, he played for Australia 'A' and represented New South Wales and Victoria state teams for several years.

India's Tour of Australia: CA arranges D/N warm-up game

India's Tour of Australia: CA arranges D/N warm-up game

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The tour will include a 14-day quarantine-cum-training period in Sydney starting November 12 for the Indians who will fly in after the IPL final on November 10.

Hughes to be honoured with State memorial service at SCG

Hughes to be honoured with State memorial service at SCG

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Cricket Australia and Cricket New South Wales have supported NSW Premier Mike Baird's announcement of a State Memorial Service for Phillip Hughes, who passed away on Thursday.

Sydney club declare at 17-0 to give Australia captain Clarke batting time

Sydney club declare at 17-0 to give Australia captain Clarke batting time

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Michael Clarke's Sydney cricket club is being probed for declaring at 17-0 during a local game on Sunday and claiming it was to boost the injured Australian captain's chances of batting time before the first Test against India next month.

Wayward Warner handed one-match suspension for skipping club-grade match

Wayward Warner handed one-match suspension for skipping club-grade match

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Controversial Australian opener David Warner has reportedly been suspended for one match by Cricket New South Wales (NSW) after he failed to turn up for a grade club match last weekend.

Question mark over Test fitness of Cummins

Question mark over Test fitness of Cummins

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

A recall for one-Test paceman Pat Cummins has been a long time coming but New South Wales captain Moises Henriques believes it still might be too soon for the bowler he considers a "freak of nature".

Is Cricket Australia ensuring care for youngsters?

Is Cricket Australia ensuring care for youngsters?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Cowan says Australia needed to do more to look after the mental health of young players tossed out of the top level