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Pant's love affair with Australia continues

Pant's love affair with Australia continues

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2024

During his gutsy knock on Friday, he became the third highest run getter for India in the World Test Championships with 2032 runs in 52 innings.

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2024

Bumrah now has 36 wickets on Australian soil, and the batter he's dismissed most times is his opposite number Pat Cummins (6).

'Bumrah Best Since Malcolm Marshall'

'Bumrah Best Since Malcolm Marshall'

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2024

From former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth to commentator Harsha Bhogle to the aam Indian, Bumrah was hailed for his top-class showing.

Labuschagne's Pujara Plan Backfires

Labuschagne's Pujara Plan Backfires

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2024

Marnus Labuschagne arrived at the crease in Perth with a plan: channel his inner Cheteshwar Pujara.

India's Debutants Impress in Perth

India's Debutants Impress in Perth

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2024

The opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Perth marked a big moment for two young Indian talents, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made their Test debuts.

No Ferrari For Sehwag Jr Despite 200

No Ferrari For Sehwag Jr Despite 200

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2024

Virender Sehwag had famously promised to gift his children a Ferrari if they broke his Test record of 319 runs.

Lyon Quizzes Pant About IPL Auction!

Lyon Quizzes Pant About IPL Auction!

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2024

Nathan Lyon couldn't resist asking Rishabh Pant about his potential IPL destination during a break in play.

Why Is Jaiswal Being Compared To Shaw?

Why Is Jaiswal Being Compared To Shaw?

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2024

'Jaiswal is too talented to be written off after one bad innings. He'll bounce back. The real test is how he handles the second innings.'

Rahul's Dismissal: Did 3rd Umpire Err?

Rahul's Dismissal: Did 3rd Umpire Err?

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2024

Front-on replays were inconclusive, and Rahul maintained that the sound detected was caused by his bat brushing the pad, not the ball.

Hazlewood Takes Kohli By Surprise

Hazlewood Takes Kohli By Surprise

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2024

Virat Kohli fell victim to a well-directed short ball from Josh Hazlewood.

Can Team India Break November Jinx?

Can Team India Break November Jinx?

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2024

On previous tours Down Under, India have twice played opening Tests in November. India lost both those Tests, both at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Shami Bowls Manjrekar A Yorker

Shami Bowls Manjrekar A Yorker

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2024

When Sanjay Manjrekar predicted that Mohammad Shami would not attract big bids, this is how the paceman responded.

Padikkal Hoping To Make Opportunity Count

Padikkal Hoping To Make Opportunity Count

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2024

'If he can get into that mindset -- which he has; he has got a lot of skill, a lot of flair and works hard on his game.'

Rana May Be Too Hot For Aussies To Handle

Rana May Be Too Hot For Aussies To Handle

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2024

'He is a tall bowler and he will be able to generate bounce.' 'What goes in his favour is also his ability to get movement.'

'I'm Excited To Play In Australia'

'I'm Excited To Play In Australia'

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2024

'The ball is different, the wicket is different. But I think we know that. I think we are ready mentally.'

Will Rain Threaten Perth Test?

Will Rain Threaten Perth Test?

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2024

Rain is expected to influence the first morning of play on Friday, with a 25% chance of showers forecast.

'Jassi Is A Natural Leader'

'Jassi Is A Natural Leader'

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2024

'Jassi is a guy that immediately put his hand up and he wanted that leadership role.'

India's High Intensity Fielding Drills

India's High Intensity Fielding Drills

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2024

'Intensity and target. Fielding Coach T Dilip describes #TeamIndia's fielding drill in Perth.'

Maharashtra assembly elections: The Tendulkars vote

Maharashtra assembly elections: The Tendulkars vote

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2024

Tendulkar urged people to use their voting rights, saying that it is their responsibility.

It Wasn't About Money: Pant Hits Back

It Wasn't About Money: Pant Hits Back

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant strongly refuted Sunil Gavaskar's claims that he might have quit Delhi Capitals following disagreements over his retention fee.