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Adelaide Test: Australia in sight of victory after Head, Hazlewood star

Adelaide Test: Australia in sight of victory after Head, Hazlewood star

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

After Australia resumed on 59-2, West Indies made frequent inroads to stay in the contest.

Cummins joins elite club as Aus close out successful year in style

Cummins joins elite club as Aus close out successful year in style

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Cummins's career haul is particularly noteworthy for a player who started his Test career aged 18, but spent more than five years out of the team due to a succession of injuries.

Shubman Gill's reign at top short-lived; replaced by Babar Azam

Shubman Gill's reign at top short-lived; replaced by Babar Azam

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

India opener Shubman Gill's reign at the top of the ODI batters' list was short-lived as he was replaced by former Pakistani skipper Babar Azam in the ICC Player Rankings issued on Wednesday.

Lyon in for Starc in Australia squad for 4th Test

Lyon in for Starc in Australia squad for 4th Test

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon made his way back into the Australian squad at the expense of pacer Mitchell Starc for the fourth and final cricket Test against India starting in Adelaide on Tuesday.

Breaking 28-year jinx: Can Pakistan triumph in Australia?

Breaking 28-year jinx: Can Pakistan triumph in Australia?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The last time Pakistan won a Test Down Under was in late 1995 when nearly half of the current side were not even born

8 French airports evacuated after bomb threat, to resume ops soon

8 French airports evacuated after bomb threat, to resume ops soon

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Beauvais airport near Paris said that it was evacuated "following an anonymous threat received by several French hubs."

The two Aussies India need to rein in to dominate series

The two Aussies India need to rein in to dominate series

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

It's been more than a decade since India lost a Test series at home - they had lost to England 1-2 in 2012.

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Erskine hit back at Johnson, stating that his questioning Warner's selection isn't logical.

Rafael poised to join Olympique Lyon from Manchester United

Rafael poised to join Olympique Lyon from Manchester United

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Olympique Lyonnais are on the verge of signing Brazil defender Rafael from Manchester United, the French club's president said on Monday.

Bumrah, Kohli, Rohit move up the ICC Test rankings

Bumrah, Kohli, Rohit move up the ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

In the ODI rankings, Sri Lanka's two ODI matches at home against Zimbabwe =saw a number of movers, most notably on the bowling side through spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who moved to a career high rating (634) and rank (11th) with four wickets across the matches.

Absolute disgrace: Tim Paine slams SCG pitch

Absolute disgrace: Tim Paine slams SCG pitch

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine labelled the SCG pitch as an "absolute disgrace" which was produced for the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Tasmania.

Spinners O'Keefe, Lyon destroy India in Pune Test

Spinners O'Keefe, Lyon destroy India in Pune Test

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Unheralded left-arm spinner Steve O'Keefe grabbed a sensational match-haul of 12 wickets as a sloppy India slumped to a humiliating 333-run defeat inside three days in the first Test against Australia in Pune.

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

As he gears up to surpass legendary Dennis Lillee in the tally of Test wicket-takers for Australia, pacer Mitchell Starc opened up on strong words from his former head coach Tim Nielsen that paved way for his durability and said that it would be humbling to surpass the Aussie icon in wicket-taking charts.

Will look to get Tendulkar out: Lyon

Will look to get Tendulkar out: Lyon

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Eager to make an impression on home turf and cement his place as Australia's front-line spinner, offie Nathan Lyon has said he would look to get the prized scalp of the iconic Sachin Tendulkar in the fourth and final cricket Test starting in Adelaide on Tuesday.

Ashes: Paine reckons Aus big guns need to fire soon

Ashes: Paine reckons Aus big guns need to fire soon

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

He felt Australia will get better as the series progresses.

PIX: What a comeback Australia!

PIX: What a comeback Australia!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

India find themselves in a spot of bother against Australia in the third Test at Indore.

Smith to assume new role as Australia's Test opener

Smith to assume new role as Australia's Test opener

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Apart from Renshaw's inclusion in place of Warner, there are no changes to the squad which beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third and final test to sweep the series 3-0 last week.

Juninho double helps Lyon sink Lens 4-0

Juninho double helps Lyon sink Lens 4-0

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

They have 49 points from a maximum 54 after 18 games, with Lens still on 32 points.

Nice go atop Ligue 1 with 2-0 win against Lyon

Nice go atop Ligue 1 with 2-0 win against Lyon

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Nice strengthened their grip on the Ligue 1 standings when they beat 10-man Olympique Lyonnais 2-0 at home on Friday.

Thank God For Axar, Ashwin!

Thank God For Axar, Ashwin!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Glimpses from Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, February 18, 2023.

PIX: Rizwan, Jamal power Pakistan to 313 on Day 1

PIX: Rizwan, Jamal power Pakistan to 313 on Day 1

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Pakistan showcased resilience with Rizwan contributing a powerful 88 runs

Lyon spins a web around India, says tough to chase 100

Lyon spins a web around India, says tough to chase 100

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Nathan Lyon deserves credit for leading Australia's revival as he claimed five wickets to keep the visitors in the contest after Day 2 of the fourth and final Test in Delhi on Saturday.

75 may not be too many, but there's a chance: Pujara

75 may not be too many, but there's a chance: Pujara

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Though India have just 75 to defend, Cheteshwar Pujara said there's still a chance for India deny Australia a win in the third Test.

How Kohli put India in charge vs Australia

How Kohli put India in charge vs Australia

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

India are chasing a victory in Ahmedabad to confirm their place in the final of the World Test Championship against Australia in June.

1st Test: Will Aussies Field 2 Spinners?

1st Test: Will Aussies Field 2 Spinners?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Alongside the experienced Nathan Lyon could play rookie Todd Murphy, who is yet to play an international match.

Ribery fit to start against ambitious Lyon

Ribery fit to start against ambitious Lyon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Bayern Munich's talismanic playmaker Franck Ribery is fit to start in the Champions League semi-final against Olympique Lyon on Wednesday after skipping training because of muscular problems.

'Class' Ashwin overtakes Kumble

'Class' Ashwin overtakes Kumble

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin becomes leading wicket-taker in Border-Gavaskar Trophy history

India struggle as Lyon roars with five wickets

India struggle as Lyon roars with five wickets

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Nathan Lyon scalped five wickets as the Indian batsmen were tested for the first time in the series on a crumbling track. The hosts still managed to take a slender four-run first-innings lead in the fourth and final cricket Test against Australia in New Delhi on Saturday.

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Sydneysider Warner went into the current series with question marks over his form due to a lack of test runs, but a rapidfire 164 in the first innings of the opening test in Perth erased any doubts over his position in the team.

Jadeja's 'awesome tips' for Australia's Kuhnemann!

Jadeja's 'awesome tips' for Australia's Kuhnemann!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Australia's left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann said he has received 'some awesome tips' about his craft from star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

Ashwin's Top 5 Performances in Tests

Ashwin's Top 5 Performances in Tests

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin will become only the 14th Indian player and 77th overall in world cricket to complete the milestone of 100 Test matches.

India are going to really miss Rishabh Pant: Ian Chappell

India are going to really miss Rishabh Pant: Ian Chappell

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Ian Chappell feels that Ravichandran Ashwin will certainly be the biggest threat but the Australia batters need to be proactive against him.

Football Extras: Real make it four in a row; PSG lose to Lyon

Football Extras: Real make it four in a row; PSG lose to Lyon

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Karim Benzema scored his sixth goal in four games as Real Madrid beat Alaves 3-0 on Sunday for a fourth successive La Liga victory which took the European champions to within eight points of leaders Barcelona.

What Went Wrong For India In Indore Test

What Went Wrong For India In Indore Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Poor batting was at the heart of the debacle.

Will England persist with 'Bazball' after defeat?

Will England persist with 'Bazball' after defeat?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

England's audacious 'Bazball' flamboyance was trumped by some true Australian grit after five days of cut and thrust Ashes cricket.

After scaling Mount 500, will Ashwin hunt Kumble's record?

After scaling Mount 500, will Ashwin hunt Kumble's record?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

R Ashwin is a content man after becoming only the second Indian to take 500 Test wickets and has no interest in chasing Anil Kumble's national record of 619 scalps.

'Ashwin's body was used like a dart board by Hazlewood and Cummins'

'Ashwin's body was used like a dart board by Hazlewood and Cummins'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

As Ravichandran Ashwin achieved the milestone 100th Test in Mohali, everyone had their lists of his best bowling feats. But Ashwin's finest cricketing moment was probably when he and Hanuma Vihari battled inhuman injury to draw the Sydney Test against Australia after India were bowled out for 36 in the first Test at Adelaide.

Lyon sue FIFA over player's injury

Lyon sue FIFA over player's injury

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Olympique Lyon are suing soccer's world governing body over an injury sustained by defender Eric Abidal in a friendly international.

Ashes: Lyon roars to give Aus upper hand on Day 1

Ashes: Lyon roars to give Aus upper hand on Day 1

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Nathan Lyon grabbed four wickets and Jackson Bird claimed his first victim of the series as Australia restricted England to 238 for nine at stumps on Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday.

Milan need a win against Lyon

Milan need a win against Lyon

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Last week's Champions League first leg quarter-final in Lyon ended goalless, leaving Milan needing a victory as a scoring draw would send the French side through on the 'away goals' rule.