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Short may miss Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final

Short may miss Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Skipper Steve Smith said the opener, who suffered the quad injury while fielding but struggled on to scored 20 runs from 15 balls before the game was washed out, is unlikely to be fit to face India or New Zealand on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Aussie media sing paeans to 'tormentor-in-chief'!

Aussie media sing paeans to 'tormentor-in-chief'!

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli's skill and spikiness on the field reminded many of their own: Australian media

De Bruyne bows out as City beat Bournemouth to go third

De Bruyne bows out as City beat Bournemouth to go third

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a victory in his final appearance at Etihad Stadium, as Omar Marmoush scored a stunner in a 3-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Tuesday that saw them climb to third in the table.

IML: Vintage Sachin, Rayudu power India to title win

IML: Vintage Sachin, Rayudu power India to title win

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Sachin Tendulkar and Ambati Rayudu starred in a dominant performance by India Masters, securing a six-wicket victory over West Indies Masters in the inaugural International Masters League.

Australia's desperate measures in Dubai...

Australia's desperate measures in Dubai...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Australia had an intense three-hour practice session at the ICC Academy in Dubai, focusing on their play against spin.

SEE: Djoko Hits Steve Smith For 6!

SEE: Djoko Hits Steve Smith For 6!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Novak Djokovic tried his hand at cricket as he bowled and batted against Australia's star cricketer Steve Smith.

Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom ahead of MLC season

Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom ahead of MLC season

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Smith, who has played just four Twenty20 internationals for Australia since the start of 2023, went unsold at the Indian Premier League auction held in December last year.

Barca player gets two-match ban for inappropriate touch

Barca player gets two-match ban for inappropriate touch

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'At no time did I, nor was it my intention, infringe upon the intimacy of my fellow professional Daniela Caracas.'

From U19 Prodigy To GOAT!

From U19 Prodigy To GOAT!

Rediff.com12 May 2025

From the lad with spiked hair lifting the U19 World Cup to the statesman in whites scoring one final ton -- Virat Kohli's journey is one of relentless ambition, transformation, and enduring legacy.

CONCACAF chief opposes 64-team World Cup 2030 proposal

CONCACAF chief opposes 64-team World Cup 2030 proposal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

A 64-team World Cup in 2030 should not be considered, CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani has said, joining some other confederations in opposing a plan presented by CONMEBOL.

How S Africa can become Champions Trophy favourites?

How S Africa can become Champions Trophy favourites?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Former South African captain Graeme Smith is confident that his country will end its long wait for an ICC trophy in 2023, with the Champions Trophy and World Test Championship final on the horizon. He believes the team is in a strong position to break their drought and is focused on developing the nation's cricket ecosystem ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

PIX: Arsenal sink Real Madrid, join Inter in Champions League semis

PIX: Arsenal sink Real Madrid, join Inter in Champions League semis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

A round-up of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg between Real Madrid and Arsenal, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.

Virat Kohli -- the name that guarantees theatre

Virat Kohli -- the name that guarantees theatre

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Having succeeded Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's Test captain, "King Kohli" overhauled India's approach to turn the team into a ruthless juggernaut that did not rely anymore on designer dustbowls to win Test matches.

PIX: Manchester Utd, Tottenham on cusp of Europa final

PIX: Manchester Utd, Tottenham on cusp of Europa final

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Images from the Europa League semi-finals first Leg between Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Bodo/Glimt.

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli top-scored with a fluent 84 as India overpowered Australia by five wickets to storm into the ICC Champions Trophy final, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

No harm in following money: Smith backs Williamson

No harm in following money: Smith backs Williamson

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

First Trent Boult and now Willamsoin, does it set a dangerous precedent?

India enter Masters League semis with win over Windies

India enter Masters League semis with win over Windies

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

India Masters set the tone with a commanding batting display, spearheaded by blistering half-centuries from Ambati Rayudu (63) and Saurabh Tiwary (60), before stand-in skipper Yuvraj Singh's late-order fireworks propelled them to an imposing 253 for 3 after winning the toss

Gill nominated for ICC Player of the Month for February

Gill nominated for ICC Player of the Month for February

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Gill hit a purple patch in the three-match series against England, scoring 87 (in Nagpur), 60 (in Cuttack), and 112 (in Ahmedabad) as he was adjudged the 'Player of the Series' in the hosts' 3-0 clean sweep.

Champions Trophy-chasing Aussies touch down in Pakistan

Champions Trophy-chasing Aussies touch down in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The depleted Aussies will look at Travis Head and captain Smith for inspiration as they chase the title that they last won in 2009.

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Manchester City and Chelsea both secured their Champions League places with victories on the final day of the English Premier League season and Newcastle United joined them despite stumbling to a last-day defeat.

Now, franchise-based Rugby Premier League in Mumbai

Now, franchise-based Rugby Premier League in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The world's first franchise-based rugby sevens league, the Rugby Premier League (RPL), will get under way in Mumbai in June, organisers Rugby India and GMR Sports said on Friday.

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Young spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly will replace injured Matthew Short in the Australian squad for the knock-out stages of the ongoing Champions Trophy.

'Somebody Get Travis Head Out'

'Somebody Get Travis Head Out'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'He is one guy that India will really want back in the dressing room very quickly.'

ICC Champions Trophy: Depleted Australia have uphill task against England

ICC Champions Trophy: Depleted Australia have uphill task against England

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Both teams have struggled in the ODI format recently. World champions Australia lost to Sri Lanka (0-2) and Pakistan (1-2) in their last two series, while England, now coached by Brendon McCullum in all formats, haven't won an ODI series since their disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign.

EPL: Bournemouth break Arsenal hearts in historic upset

EPL: Bournemouth break Arsenal hearts in historic upset

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Bournemouth won away at Arsenal for the first time in the Premier League on Saturday, and completed a memorable double to boost their chances of playing in Europe next season, thanks to a second-half fightback en route to a thrilling 2-1 win.

Facing India at home 'internal motivator' for under fire Smith

Facing India at home 'internal motivator' for under fire Smith

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'I don't think it's deserved. I think he'll be able to work through that. It's a new challenge for him, a new position.'

A purist who made Gen-Z fall in love with Red & Whites

A purist who made Gen-Z fall in love with Red & Whites

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Virat Kohli: The one who forced Gen-Z to fall in love with Red and Whites

Hay, Sears shine as Kiwis down Pakistan to win ODI series

Hay, Sears shine as Kiwis down Pakistan to win ODI series

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The final ODI will be played in Mount Maunganui on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool ease past City! Title race all but over?

EPL PIX: Liverpool ease past City! Title race all but over?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Liverpool took another step towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 win at Manchester City.

Mendis hits century as Sri Lanka crush Australia

Mendis hits century as Sri Lanka crush Australia

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

This is Sri Lanka's biggest victory over Australia in ODIs in terms of runs.

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Virat Kohli may have stepped away from Test cricket, but he leaves behind a faster, leaner, hungrier Indian team.

PIX: Leeds-born Inglis sinks England in record chase!

PIX: Leeds-born Inglis sinks England in record chase!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Josh Inglis slammed a brilliant century as Australia completed the highest chase in an ICC men's tournament against England in Lahore on Saturday.

Australia in control after Khawaja, Inglis pummel SL

Australia in control after Khawaja, Inglis pummel SL

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Australia's Usman Khawaja struck a maiden double hundred and Josh Inglis got a century on his Test debut against Sri Lanka to power the tourists to a mammoth 654/6.

Head gets the nod over Konstas for Sri Lanka Test opener

Head gets the nod over Konstas for Sri Lanka Test opener

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Travis Head impressed in Australia's 2023 tour of India showing his proficiency against spin

EPL PIX: Liverpool clear after Arsenal held; Man City thrash Palace

EPL PIX: Liverpool clear after Arsenal held; Man City thrash Palace

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Masters: Simmons outshines Watson as WI beat Australia

Masters: Simmons outshines Watson as WI beat Australia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Shane Watson's 48-ball century was overshadowed by an equally aggressive 44-ball undefeated 94 from Lendl Simmons that helped West Indies Masters outclass Australia Masters by seven wickets in the second match of the inaugural International Masters League (IML) in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

Australia's Mind Games Cause Gill's Fall

Australia's Mind Games Cause Gill's Fall

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Shubman Gill fell to a bizarre dismissal to a loose shot off the final ball of the morning session.

Gadecki and Peers triumph in all-Aussie battle

Gadecki and Peers triumph in all-Aussie battle

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Olivia Gadecki and John Peers battled back from a set down to defeat compatriots Kimberly Birrell and John-Patrick Smith

Australia trounce Sri Lanka by 9 wickets; sweep series

Australia trounce Sri Lanka by 9 wickets; sweep series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 231 in the hosts' second innings and then chased down the target of 75 losing the lone wicket of opener Travis Head.

Steve Smith breaks silence: No Test retirement plans

Steve Smith breaks silence: No Test retirement plans

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Steve Smith's manager debunks former Australian captain's retirement talks