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CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, said Cricket Australia, which has submitted its report to the International Cricket Council.

'Giving up is not in our vocabulary'

'Giving up is not in our vocabulary'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Nothing surpasses this: Ravi Shastri after series win.

Congratulate Team India!

Congratulate Team India!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Not only did India win the series 2-1, it is also the first time that India had a back-to-back Test series wins against the mighty Australian team.

Waugh, Warne want Pant to 'Zip it'

Waugh, Warne want Pant to 'Zip it'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

'I don't have a problem with the 'keeper talking, but not when the bowler is about to bowl. You've got to zip it then.'

Gavaskar's opinion doesn't affect us one bit: Paine

Gavaskar's opinion doesn't affect us one bit: Paine

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Australia Test captain Tim Paine said India batting great Sunil Gavaskar is entitled to his opinion about his captaincy, while stating that it does not affect him personally or his team.

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Since 2011, England have managed to eke out just a single draw in 13 Ashes Tests over three tours and their last two Tests in Sydney have resulted in humiliating defeats.

Australia drop Joe Burns, bring back Warner in fold along with Pucovski

Australia drop Joe Burns, bring back Warner in fold along with Pucovski

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

With Warner, who missed out a major chunk of the India assignment due to a groin injury, looking fit for the job, dropping Burns was an easy decision to make.

'Superman' Saha reminds his worth with bat ahead of Australia tour

'Superman' Saha reminds his worth with bat ahead of Australia tour

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Playing only his second match at this year's IPL, Saha smashed 87 off 45 balls in Sunrisers Hyderabad's 88-run romp against Delhi Capitals.

'Load of rubbish': Coach Langer slams criticism of Smith

'Load of rubbish': Coach Langer slams criticism of Smith

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Australia coach Justin Langer cannot believe the 'absolute load of rubbish' that Steve Smith was trying to scuff up Rishabh Pant's guard in the drawn Sydney Test, and has called the criticism out of line and ludicrous.

Can World No 2 New Zealand better record in Sydney?

Can World No 2 New Zealand better record in Sydney?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

With Kane Williamson likely to miss the Test, New Zealand will have a lot of work to do in the 3rd Test in Sydney.

Why Warner is a 'big inclusion' for Australia...

Why Warner is a 'big inclusion' for Australia...

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne is looking forward to the return of David Warner for the third Test against India in Sydney as he believes the the hosts will benefit not just from his batting but also the 'terrific energy' he will bring to the field.

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

SCG boss insists 3rd Test will be safe

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Cricket Australia on Tuesday confirmed that the Pink Test between Australia and India will remain at the Sydney Cricket Ground as scheduled.

Who will make the cut for South Africa Tests?

Who will make the cut for South Africa Tests?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The careers of senior pros Ajinkya Rahane and Ishant Sharma are on the line when the selectors pick the Indian Test squad for the coming tour of South Africa.

'Made to look the fool': Aussie captain apologises for SCG behaviour

'Made to look the fool': Aussie captain apologises for SCG behaviour

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Paine has come under fire for a verbal duel with Ashwin when the Indian held vigil with an injured Hanuma Vihari to eke out a draw for his team

Labuschagne on how Australia can foil India's plans

Labuschagne on how Australia can foil India's plans

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Australia's batsmen must balance aggression with discipline to combat India in the third Test in Sydney after being pinned down by their bowlers in the first two matches, number three Marnus Labuschagne said.

Pakistan PM Imran congratulates Kohli & Co.

Pakistan PM Imran congratulates Kohli & Co.

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Pakistan Prime Minister and former cricket captain, Imran Khan, on Tuesday congratulated India on becoming the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia.

How father's death toughened India's pace sensation Siraj

How father's death toughened India's pace sensation Siraj

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Mohammed Siraj is a beautiful story that can always invoke an entire gamut of emotions -- sadness for the tragedies he has endured, thrill for the way he is attaining mastery over his craft and joy for his success at the highest level.

Harris replaces Pucovski for fourth Test against India

Harris replaces Pucovski for fourth Test against India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Marcus Harris will be the only change to the 11, with opener David Warner cleared to play after struggling with his groin strain in Sydney.

Aussies determined to take India down in Gabba

Aussies determined to take India down in Gabba

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Labuschagne said Australia were expecting a little more help from the fifth day pitch but credited India for hanging on for a remarkable draw.

Aus leggie waiting to have crack at 'best' Indian batsmen

Aus leggie waiting to have crack at 'best' Indian batsmen

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'Their whole batting line-up is world class. So any opportunity to bowl at those guys is a test for myself and a challenge I can't wait to get.'

'Australia's ugly knockout blow'

'Australia's ugly knockout blow'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Oz media hails India's historic Test series win.

Lyon hails Siraj for calling out racial abuse at SCG

Lyon hails Siraj for calling out racial abuse at SCG

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon said there is no room for racial abuse in sport and hailed India pacer Mohammad Siraj for calling out racial abuse during the recently-concluded third Test in Sydney.

PICS: India vs England, 4th Test, Day 2

PICS: India vs England, 4th Test, Day 2

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Motera, Ahmedabad.

I would back Gill to open with Rohit in WTC final: Laxman

I would back Gill to open with Rohit in WTC final: Laxman

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Young opener Shubman Gill is looking in good rhythm and should continue to open the innings alongside Rohit Sharma in the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand, former India batsman VVS Laxman said on Tuesday.

Sarcastic Ashwin thanks Paine for helping India win series

Sarcastic Ashwin thanks Paine for helping India win series

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'It does not matter even if you are the world's best, because if you have tired legs, obviously you cannot execute your plans as well you would want to. So, it's great learning for workload management for all of us,' said India's fielding coach R Sridhar.

Virat Kohli gets booed again

Virat Kohli gets booed again

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has slammed sections of the SCG crowd for booing India skipper Virat Kohli when he walked out to bat on the opening day of the fourth Test, in Sydney, on Thursday.

'Racist remarks often hurled at players in Aus, SA'

'Racist remarks often hurled at players in Aus, SA'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The Sydney Test, apart from being an enthralling battle between the ball and the bat, drew attention for Indian players facing racists remarks.

Jadeja sustains thumb fracture, out of 4th Test; Pant likely to bat in 2nd innings

Jadeja sustains thumb fracture, out of 4th Test; Pant likely to bat in 2nd innings

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Rishabh Pant was hit on the left elbow while batting on Day 3 of the third Test against Australia at the SCG on Saturday and was taken for a scan.

Siraj, Bumrah face racial abuse; India lodge complaint

Siraj, Bumrah face racial abuse; India lodge complaint

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

A BCCI official in the know of developments said that the Indian cricket board stands with the boys as such behaviour is 'unacceptable'.

India-New Zealand WTC final in Southampton not Lord's

India-New Zealand WTC final in Southampton not Lord's

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

India will play their inaugural World Test Championship final against New Zealand at Southampton's Ageas Bowl Stadium from June 18-22, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed

Why McGrath is not in favour of four-day Tests

Why McGrath is not in favour of four-day Tests

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Australia pace legend Glenn McGrath termed himself a traditionalist and said he is dead against the idea of shortening the five-day game to a four-day affair as proposed by the ICC. The International Cricket Council is considering introduction of four-day Tests as part of the World Test Championships from 2023, an idea which is supported by Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts.

Select Team: Should India bring in Pant, Rahul?

Select Team: Should India bring in Pant, Rahul?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test?

Here's what Kohli told team before leaving for India...

Here's what Kohli told team before leaving for India...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

India captain Virat Kohli left Australian shores on Tuesday with a message for his teammates as they aim to bounce back after the debacle in the opening Test in Adelaide.

If fit, Jadeja likely to replace Vihari for Boxing Day Test

If fit, Jadeja likely to replace Vihari for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Jadeja, who suffered a concussion during the first T20 international, also sustained a hamstring injury which ruled him out of the first Test.

ICC sends official notice to Kamran Akmal

ICC sends official notice to Kamran Akmal

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The International Cricket Council has sent an official notice to Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal telling him that he is under investigation for allegedly fixing the Sydney Test.

Smith might be a bit more aggressive during 4th Test: McGrath

Smith might be a bit more aggressive during 4th Test: McGrath

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Fast bowling great Glenn McGrath feels Australia captain Steven Smith's delayed declaration in the drawn third Test against India was a one-off call and he expects the young leader to continue the team's tradition of playing "hard" in the coming days.

My statement on retirement was more in anger

My statement on retirement was more in anger

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Former Pakistan cricketer and ex-national team selector Mohsin Khan believes Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has made the right decision by postponing his retirement and focussing on the third and the final match against Australia in Sydney. Misbah, who has been one of the most successful captains in the country's Test history, has received a flurry of criticism for his tactics after the side suffered a crushing defeat by an innings and 18 runs in the second Test in Melbourne. After losing their fifth consecutive match in Australia, Misbah had hinted that he might call curtains to his illustrious career in the coming days, even as soon as before the ongoing final dead-rubber Test at the SCG.

Can Aus bowlers get better of India batsmen?

Can Aus bowlers get better of India batsmen?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'India were on top of their game, they deserved to beat us for the first time in their history. But our guys are two years better and a lot of the Indians are the same, more experienced. I can't wait to see them go. Can't wait.'

Marnus Labuschagne still hungry after Gabba ton

Marnus Labuschagne still hungry after Gabba ton

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Labuschagne played a knock of 108 runs before he was dismissed by debutant T Natarajan in the final session of the opening day.

CA rubbishes match fixing rumours

CA rubbishes match fixing rumours

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Cricket Australia has denied reports that the Sydney Test against Pakistan was fixed, and said that Ricky Ponting-led side pulled off a remarkable victory through its own hard work