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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.

This ex Aussie Rules footballer could lead Oz at ICC WC

This ex Aussie Rules footballer could lead Oz at ICC WC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Carey was named a co-vice captain of the limited-overs sides captained by Aaron Finch during the home summer, and has impressed with his glovework during recent series against Pakistan and India.

Smith vs Kohli: Langer hails 'best problem-solver' Smith

Smith vs Kohli: Langer hails 'best problem-solver' Smith

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Langer has weighed in on the Steve Smith-Virat Kohli debate

All-round Australia rout Pakistan to sweep ODI series

All-round Australia rout Pakistan to sweep ODI series

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Win 8th match in a row

Lehmann still struggling emotionally post ball-tampering scandal

Lehmann still struggling emotionally post ball-tampering scandal

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Lehmann quit his role with more than a year remaining on his contract despite being cleared of wrongdoing in the Cape Town scandal in March. Justin Langer succeeded him in May.

Here's what Australia skipper Paine wants from his team

Here's what Australia skipper Paine wants from his team

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Tim Paine explained why he had been in no mood to celebrate the draw.

Will Australia drop Maxwell?

Will Australia drop Maxwell?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Wade could get a look in as Australia bring Handscomb; Stoinis fit for semi-final

No rest for Aus quickies in trans-Tasman face-off

No rest for Aus quickies in trans-Tasman face-off

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Langer's side secured their spot in the last four with a 64-run win over hosts England at Lord's on Tuesday and return to the famous north London ground on Saturday to face neighbours New Zealand in their penultimate round-robin tie.

Lots of changes, but can Aus repeat last year's feat?

Lots of changes, but can Aus repeat last year's feat?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Australia captain Aaron Finch says playing in the sub-continent can be intimidating, but having won an ODI series last year, he says 'Knowing that our game plan is good enough to beat India in India, that gives us a lot of confidence going there.'

Australia seek Sri Lanka relief after tumultuous year

Australia seek Sri Lanka relief after tumultuous year

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Australia finally have the chance to bring some cheers to their fans after an egregious 2018 when Tim Paine's men take on Sri Lanka at the Manuka Oval from Friday with a series victory beckoning the beleaguered hosts.

Buzz: Kiwi pacer Boult to have scan on injured ribs

Buzz: Kiwi pacer Boult to have scan on injured ribs

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Boult was ruled out of the rest of the first Test against England after experiencing pain in his ribs, New Zealand Cricket said on Monday.

All you need to know about Australia vs India Test series

All you need to know about Australia vs India Test series

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Factbox on the four-Test series between Australia and India, which begins on Thursday

Paine expects batsmen to step up at Gabba

Paine expects batsmen to step up at Gabba

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'It's no secret that during the Ashes we relied too heavily on Steve so the rest of our top seven are really keen to score a lot of runs'

What calmed down angry Khawaja on being sidelined?

What calmed down angry Khawaja on being sidelined?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Australia's top order batsman, who had averaged 49.31 in 2019, has not been included in the national side for over a year.

'Like we never left': Smith, Warner join Australian cricket team

'Like we never left': Smith, Warner join Australian cricket team

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner have met with their Australia team mates in the United Arab Emirates to smooth the ground for their return to international cricket when their bans expire at the end of the month.

Tim Paine ready for hostile reception in England

Tim Paine ready for hostile reception in England

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Paine replaced Smith as Test captain after the tampering scandal broke during the third Test of the South Africa tour in March.

Why English taunts won't make Aussies cry

Why English taunts won't make Aussies cry

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Australia's cricketers will just have to bear English taunts over the ball-tampering affair on tour next month for the one-day international series, spinner Nathan Lyon has said.

India's family structure helps in coping mentally during Covid-19

India's family structure helps in coping mentally during Covid-19

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Mental health issues of sports-persons is now a serious topic and recently Australia coach Justin Langer advocated the need to keep a tab on the younger lot as to how they are coping up with trying times.

Australia's Finch to finally make Test debut against Pakistan

Australia's Finch to finally make Test debut against Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Despite the pair making certain of selection, doubts remain in other areas of captain Tim Paine's team, with opener Matt Renshaw picking up a head injury after being struck by the ball during the tour game that ended on Tuesday.

Ponting named Australia's assistant coach for World Cup

Ponting named Australia's assistant coach for World Cup

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The 44-year-old Ponting will work with Australia's batsmen for the May 30-July 14 tournament, with current batting coach Graeme Hick preparing the side for the Ashes tour in England, starting in August.

Australia coach Langer wants struggling batsmen to step up

Australia coach Langer wants struggling batsmen to step up

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Australia coach Justin Langer has urged the struggling batsmen in his team to step up and deliver when the fifth and final Ashes Test against England starts at The Oval on Thursday.

Ashes, 4th Test: Australia hope for return of saviour Smith

Ashes, 4th Test: Australia hope for return of saviour Smith

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

In the cold light of defeat and without Smith's large shadow, Australia's batsmen have nowhere to hide and most head to Old Trafford in dire form.

Here's what England need to do in Smith's absence

Here's what England need to do in Smith's absence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Smith's condition worsened and Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed he is not fit to play in the third Test, which starts on Thursday.

Smith given all-clear after Archer blitz

Smith given all-clear after Archer blitz

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Steve Smith was on 80 when he was hit on the neck by Test debutant Jofra Archer.

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Warne, Ponting, Langer to play Twenty20 bushfire match; Serena donates Auckland winnings to help raise money.

Langer's Australia reign begins with loss to England in 1st ODI

Langer's Australia reign begins with loss to England in 1st ODI

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Australia made a stuttering start to coach Justin Langer's tenure as they lost by three wickets to England in the opening match of the one-day series at The Oval.

Sydney Test: Players to pay tribute to Aus firefighters

Sydney Test: Players to pay tribute to Aus firefighters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Signed playing shirts from the Boxing Day Test will be auctioned online from Thursday, with all proceeds also going to the Australian Red Cross.

Why this cricketer feels ball-tampering trio should serve out bans...

Why this cricketer feels ball-tampering trio should serve out bans...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Siddle said he was keen to see his friends back on the field but that by serving their bans in full they would be helping clean up the game.

Out-of-form Marsh gets Chappell backing to keep spot in squad for India series

Out-of-form Marsh gets Chappell backing to keep spot in squad for India series

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The 35-year-old Marsh has borne the brunt of the criticism of Australia's batting woes in their recently completed Tests against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates after he scored a total of 14 runs in four innings.

Will Khawaja recover in time for India Tests?

Will Khawaja recover in time for India Tests?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

His loss for even part of the series would be a huge blow to a team already missing so much batting experience because of the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal.

Move over 'Bull', Warner's got a new nick name

Move over 'Bull', Warner's got a new nick name

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Warner struck a tournament-high 166 to set up Australia's 48-run victory over Bangladesh on Thursday and now leads the runs list with 447.

Will India opt for Vihari or Kuldeep in second practice game?

Will India opt for Vihari or Kuldeep in second practice game?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Kuldeep Yadav, among all the players in this team, has more experience of playing with pink ball and the kind of revolution he produces, he could make it difficult for batsmen to spot the black seam of the pink kookaburra under lights.

Brett Lee tips this Aussie all-rounder to shine at WC

Brett Lee tips this Aussie all-rounder to shine at WC

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Brett Lee is putting patriotism aside, admitting it would be 'great' if England won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

Australia to stop over at Gallipoli for World Cup 'inspiration'

Australia to stop over at Gallipoli for World Cup 'inspiration'

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Australia's World Cup squad will stop at Gallipoli in Turkey on the way to England to draw inspiration at the World War One battle site where thousands of Australian soldiers died in the ill-fated campaign.

Gilchrist confident Australia can end T20 World Cup drought

Gilchrist confident Australia can end T20 World Cup drought

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Gilchrist said home conditions would make Australia hard to beat when the World Cup starts next October.

Australia set to rest pace trio for ODIs against India

Australia set to rest pace trio for ODIs against India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Australia is set to rest its fast-bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazzlewood for the first three ODIs against India in a bid to manage their workload ahead of a busy international calendar.

This 7-year-old is in Australia squad for Boxing Day Test!

This 7-year-old is in Australia squad for Boxing Day Test!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Archie, who suffers from a heart ailment, dreams of captaining Australia and it has been confirmed he would co-captain Tim Paine

Aus v India: Mitch Marsh DROPPED for first Test

Aus v India: Mitch Marsh DROPPED for first Test

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Australia vice-captain and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been dropped for the first Test against India as selectors backed the team's three specialist seamers to bowl a full workload at Adelaide Oval.

Hayden blames Clarke's premature captaincy for Australian woes

Hayden blames Clarke's premature captaincy for Australian woes

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Australian Test great Matthew Hayden has said that he believed that the decision to appoint Michael Clarke as captain from a young age instead of grooming a group of candidates contributed to a lost generation of leaders.

Tim Paine on future: Will see after this series

Tim Paine on future: Will see after this series

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Paine knows well that he isn't a powerhouse performer like his predecessor but believes that he has been playing his role to perfection in the current Australian set up.