'The moment the balls were in the middle and off stump, that is where most of his dismissals are and that is where he will have to work a bit more.'
Van Nistelrooy has also gained valuable experience as Assistant Coach for the Netherlands national team under Guus Hiddink.
The last time an Ashes in Australia started away from the Gabba was in 1982 when the historic foes drew at the WACA in Perth.
The ticket prices for the Lord's Test involving India and England next summer have been increased again despite a tepid response from the fans for the game against Sri Lanka this season.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party government of wasting a decade fighting with the Centre and urged its people to give the Bharatiya Janata Party an opportunity to turn the national capital into a city of the future.
Rediff readers tell us how they are making the most of summer.
Sumit Bhosle sent us these pictures of fruits from his farm in Sawantwadi.
'The jury panel said that my collection should not be limited to a college fashion show; it had much more potential. They encouraged me to sign up for the annual National Designer Awards organised by the World Designing Forum.'
Batting maestro Virat Kohli hogged the front pages with the Hindi headline Yugon Li Ladai (Fight For The Ages), while young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal was hailed as Navam Raja (The New King) in Punjabi.
Ghanshyam Sarode tells us how he made the most of summer in his hometown.
Sumit Bhosle from Sawantwadi sent us these pictures from his farm.
Shobha Warrier pays homage to M T Vasudevan Nair, the legendary writer and filmmaker who passed into the ages on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
I am pretty sure they wrote us off coming after Sri Lanka, said Kiwi keeper Tom Blundell.
The post recovery convalescence is expected to keep Green out of action for approximately six months
Having made their Test debuts in the same year, Nathan Lyon and Ravichandran Ashwin will face each other for the eighth time in the longest format during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
'Hopefully, I can contribute to what's a successful summer for us.'
There was more to him than he let on, asserts Aditi Phadnis.
The trend-setting movie star is always glamorous, whether she is heading to a party or the gym.
The Prime Minister's XI team will be led by uncapped all-rounder Jack Edwards of New South Wales.
England's stand-in captain Ollie Pope has no doubt that Chris Woakes will expertly spearhead their pace attack in the three-test series in Pakistan beginning in Multan on Monday.
Cameron Green will change Australia's bowling dynamics for the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy and may increase spinner Nathan Lyon's workload
Celeb-inspired ways to flaunt your white outfits.
As Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Shalini Passi prepare for their debut in the upcoming series Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives, their presence as Monisha Jaising's showstoppers adds an exciting dynamic to this showcase of bridal fashion.
'For 90% of the summer we have. We have shown what a good team we can be.'
She wafted down the ramp like she had stepped out of your dream.
A chilled beer by the beach is the perfect way to welcome summer.
How many of these styles would you like to copy?
Rediff readers send us their best summer memories.
Hemantkumar Shivsharan shares snapshots from an interesting summer workshop he attended.
England's pace great James Anderson says he has listed himself for the upcoming IPL mega auction to enhance his knowledge about the game.
Michael Vaughan says he "won't be surprised" if retired pacer Jimmy Anderson ends up at Chennai Super Kings
He was colourful. He was dramatic. He was The Master of His Craft. There never will be an editor as versatile as Pritish Nandy, notes Nikhil Lakshman.
She looked gorgeous in the khadi co-ord set by designer Shruti Sancheti.
David Warner has called on Cricket Australia to provide more information about why umpires changed the ball used by India A in a match in Mackay on Sunday which led to a heated exchange between wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan and an on-field umpire.
Check out these cool summer themed pictures.
Rahul along with wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel flew early to Australia, and will appear for India A in the second four-day game at the MCG.
Enjoy your summer hols at these chill places.
Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani on Monday expressed his delight after succeeding in his plans to pair the peerless Jasprit Bumrah with New Zealand pace great Trent Boult for the 2025 IPL.
There was plenty of action over the last 12 months that kept the loyal Indian fan interested.
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