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PIX: Australia have India tottering after Smith century

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Smith century

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Friday.

How To Get A $40K Scholarship To Study In Australia

How To Get A $40K Scholarship To Study In Australia

Rediff.com21 May 2024

A total of 28 scholarships are available for Indian students who have applied to a UG or PG programme at the University of Sydney.

10 LOW Points In Kohli's Test Career

10 LOW Points In Kohli's Test Career

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

A look at Virat Kohli's worst-ever showing in a Test series consisting of three matches or more.

Australia crush Pakistan in 7-over thriller

Australia crush Pakistan in 7-over thriller

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Australia's second-string pace attack produced a first-rate display to sink Pakistan with a comprehensive 29-run win in the weather-truncated first T20 International on Thursday.

Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Breaking was dropped from the Olympic programme for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Gunn said she would not consider coming out of retirement if the dance-sport returned to the Games.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

India's weak bowling could cost series: Pujara warns

India's weak bowling could cost series: Pujara warns

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The Indian team in Australia lacks a bowling attack that is good enough to take 20 wickets in a Test, Cheteshwar Pujara said

Warner exposes CA's cover-up: Was India involved in ball-tampering?

Warner exposes CA's cover-up: Was India involved in ball-tampering?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

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.

Is Head Coach Gambir under the lens?

Is Head Coach Gambir under the lens?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself caught between a rock and hard place.

India will struggle in Australia: Boland warns

India will struggle in Australia: Boland warns

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

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.

I wasn't in frame of mind to take charge: Pant

I wasn't in frame of mind to take charge: Pant

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Rishabh Pant scored a watchful 98-ball 40 in India's 185 all out on the opening day in Sydney.

Nikhil Chopra's blunt advice for Rohit Sharma & Co

Nikhil Chopra's blunt advice for Rohit Sharma & Co

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Nikhil Chopra said that India must execute the plans they make during the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in order to win the series.

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah embodies the qualities of pace legends such as Dennis Lillee, Andy Roberts and Richard Hadlee

Awkward Bumrah is 'The Terminator'

Awkward Bumrah is 'The Terminator'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram explained how Bumrah's release point is at least a foot closer to the batters than any other bowler, making it that much difficult to pick the length.

Unfortunate that India aren't travelling to Pakistan for CT: Watson

Unfortunate that India aren't travelling to Pakistan for CT: Watson

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'The CT is a critically important tournament in world cricket because the One Day World Cup is only once in every four years. It is great because it breaks up those four years.'

Things happen very quickly with a pink ball: Shastri warns India

Things happen very quickly with a pink ball: Shastri warns India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'In my mind, it was very clear you can't do worse than that (Adelaide). You'll have a day when the luck is in your favour and you can bounce back. And that's exactly what happened.'

When Dravid's heroics sealed history in Adelaide!

When Dravid's heroics sealed history in Adelaide!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

India claimed a memorable four-wicket victory at Adelaide Oval, on December 16, 2003 -- their first Test win on Australian soil in 22 years.

'I don't regret sledging Ashwin'

'I don't regret sledging Ashwin'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Former Australia wicketkeeper and captain Tim Paine doesn't regret sledging Ravichandran Ashwin during the third Test of the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Nayar reveals India's master plan to conquer Australia

Nayar reveals India's master plan to conquer Australia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Team India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar provided insights into the team's preparations for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Australia media fumes over 'Perth-etic Humiliation'

Australia media fumes over 'Perth-etic Humiliation'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Australian media summed up their team's 295-run hammering by India in the opening Test with strong headlines such as 'Perth-etic Humiliation' and 'Monster Loss', former players called for some tough decisions, including sacking Marnus Labuschagne.

Karatsev outclasses Murray to take Sydney title

Karatsev outclasses Murray to take Sydney title

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Former world number one Andy Murray's quest for a first ATP title in over two years ended in defeat at the hands of top seed Aslan Karatsev at the Sydney Tennis Classic on Saturday, with the Russian easing his way to a 6-3, 6-3 win.

Former skipper Belinda Clark among favourites to head CA

Former skipper Belinda Clark among favourites to head CA

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

CA boss Nick Hockley to step down

Do India's Pacers Need Tips From Pak Pacers?

Do India's Pacers Need Tips From Pak Pacers?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Pakistan's ODI series victory in Australia showcased the raw pace and skill of their fast bowling attack, spearheaded by Haris Rauf.

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

With the T20 format set to be played at the LA 28 Olympics, Smith sees himself playing the shortest format of cricket in the next four years.

Australia announce squad for India Test series

Australia announce squad for India Test series

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Uncapped McSweeney to open with Khawaja in India series

MCG on standby to host Sydney third Test

MCG on standby to host Sydney third Test

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Melbourne Cricket Club's chief executive officer Stuart Fox said though he wants Sydney to retain the hosting rights of the third Test, the situation is "extremely complicated" in the wake of a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 cases there.

Sydney Test: Will rain play spoilsport?

Sydney Test: Will rain play spoilsport?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

SCG curator Adam Lewis said there is grass cover which will help pacers go hard at the batsmen.

Jaiswal's baptism by fire: Can he survive the Aussie attack?

Jaiswal's baptism by fire: Can he survive the Aussie attack?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Jaiswal has made a reputation as one of the most ferocious Test openers in a long time, capable of scoring fast and big both.

Why Aus teen Konstas should not be rushed into Test cricket

Why Aus teen Konstas should not be rushed into Test cricket

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Konstas, Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft among others are looking to get into the Australian XI as Khawaja's opening partner in the series against India.

Smith's game plan to counter India's spin threat...

Smith's game plan to counter India's spin threat...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Smith has rarely, if ever, doubted his own talent but even he was aware that his spell at the top of the order was proving unpopular.

'Top order a major concern for Australia'

'Top order a major concern for Australia'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

If the humiliation of India being able to declare their second innings on 487/6 reflected poorly on the bowling unit, it was the Australian batting line-up dismissed for 104 in their first innings that bore the brunt of the blame.

'Jaiswal poised to inherit batting excellence of Tendulkar, Kohli': Greg Chappell

'Jaiswal poised to inherit batting excellence of Tendulkar, Kohli': Greg Chappell

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal looks well-placed to carry forward the glorious legacy of batting excellence established by the likes of Sachin Tendukar and Virat Kohli, said former India coach Greg Chappell.

WBBL: Shafali, Radha shine in Sydney Sixers' win

WBBL: Shafali, Radha shine in Sydney Sixers' win

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Apart from Shafali's knock, Sixers skipper Ellyse Perry hit 27 runs off 33 balls as they reached 129 for five in 19.3 overs.

PIX: Fans return to stadium in Sydney

PIX: Fans return to stadium in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Cricket Australia has allowed filling up the stadiums to upto 50 per cent of their capacity in the India-Australia series.

'Need to be proactive': How Smith plans to tame Ashwin

'Need to be proactive': How Smith plans to tame Ashwin

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Australia's Steve Smith wants to adopt a proactive approach against Ravichandran Ashwin in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

No changes to Sydney Test despite COVID-19 outbreak

No changes to Sydney Test despite COVID-19 outbreak

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Cricket Australia said on Sunday they are still planning to play the third Test against India in Sydney in early January, despite an outbreak of COVID-19 in the north of the city.

Johnson helps Australia clinch T20 series with Pakistan

Johnson helps Australia clinch T20 series with Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Australia speedster Spencer Johnson claimed a maiden five-wicket haul in international cricket as the hosts edged out Pakistan by 13 runs in the second Twenty20 International on Saturday

When It Was Bradman Versus India

When It Was Bradman Versus India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a 4-part series.

India A: Can Rahul regain lost touch at MCG?

India A: Can Rahul regain lost touch at MCG?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Rahul will come in place of Baba Indrajith, who scored 9 and 6 and didn't look comfortable at all against pace and bounce, which wasn't exactly 125 clicks.

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Michael Clarke expressed that if star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail to perform during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they could retire