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Lots of changes, but can Aus repeat last year's feat?
Rediff.com9 Jan 2020Australia captain Aaron Finch says playing in the sub-continent can be intimidating, but having won an ODI series last year, he says 'Knowing that our game plan is good enough to beat India in India, that gives us a lot of confidence going there.'
Virat and his team were game changers in 2019
Rediff.com1 Jan 2020The Indian cricket team went from strength to strength in 2019, especially in Test cricket where they are rightly perched at the top. They went unbeaten in Test cricket in 2019 which included winning their first-ever series in Australia, after which they registered three successive whitewashes against West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh.
Australia call up Short to replace Abbott for India tour
Rediff.com30 Dec 2019Australia have added D'Arcy Short to their one-day squad for next month's tour of India after seam bowler Sean Abbott was ruled out of the trip with a side strain, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Monday. Abbott suffered the injury playing for Sydney Sixers in Friday's Big Bash League match against Sydney Thunder and will be sidelined for up to four weeks.
Maxwell out, Labuschagne added to Australia's ODI India tour squad
Rediff.com17 Dec 2019Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis were left out of the Australia squad for next month's limited overs tour of India while Labuschagne comes into the squad on the back of some fine form in Test cricket.
Australian Agar takes blow on nose while fielding in domestic game
Rediff.com17 Nov 2019Agar ran around to attempt a straightforward catch at mid-on but slipped and copped the ball right between his eyes.
Lynn, Miller among 71 players released ahead of IPL auction
Rediff.com15 Nov 2019List of players released by IPL teams ahead of next month's auction for 2020 season:
Gilchrist confident Australia can end T20 World Cup drought
Rediff.com12 Nov 2019Gilchrist said home conditions would make Australia hard to beat when the World Cup starts next October.
ICC T20 rankings: 'Trickster' Chahar jumps 88 places
Rediff.com11 Nov 2019Batsmen from Papua New Guinea, Oman and UAE leap to find place in top-50
Third T20I: Australia crush Pakistan to win series
Rediff.com8 Nov 2019With this victory, Australia won the three-match T20I series against Pakistan by 2-0 as the first match was washed out.
PIX: Smith, Warner guide Australia to T20 series win over SL
Rediff.com30 Oct 2019Steve Smith and David Warner's first batting partnership on home soil since their ball-tampering suspensions helped Australia to a series-sealing nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Brisbane.
Why Australia skipper Finch is backing Agar to become T20 'finisher'
Rediff.com29 Oct 2019While Agar is some way short of all-rounder status, Finch said the 26-year-old was working hard to get there.
Smith, Warner in Aus T20 squad for SL, Pakistan series
Rediff.com8 Oct 2019Australia on Tuesday named Steve Smith and David Warner in their Twenty20 squad for home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan as selectors firm up plans for next year's World Cup on home soil.
10 amazing photos you missed this week
Rediff.com9 Sep 2019A West Indian Day celebration, Hurricane Dorian destruction, and the immersion of Lord Ganesha in Mumbai round out this week's best images.
His big heart is Chahal's biggest asset
Rediff.com24 May 2019The 18 wickets in this year's IPL for the Royal Challengers Bangalore will certainly boost his confidence as there is nothing like taking good form into a big event like IPL.
World Cup: A sixth triumph looks realistic for Australia
Rediff.com19 May 2019The much-awaited return of David Warner and Steve Smith from their one-year bans has bolstered the team
World Cup: A test of Kohli's tactical acumen
Rediff.com18 May 2019A World Cup victory will put Kohli in a league of his own and even those sceptical about his tactical nous, will have no other option but to grudgingly doff their hats at his heady achievements.
Delhi Capitals eye big win against Rajasthan Royals
Rediff.com3 May 2019A big win on Saturday will not only will boost Delhi's morale after the 80-run hammering at the hands of CSK but it could also propel the side to the second position in the eight-team standings.
Royals fight for survival against eliminated RCB
Rediff.com29 Apr 2019Rajasthan Royals, who have won their last two games, will look for another victory against RCB and keep their hopes alive of making it to the IPL play-offs.
Can Rajasthan move up the ladder with a win?
Rediff.com27 Apr 2019Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 45 in IPL 12: Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Royals, SRH begin life without key overseas recruits
Rediff.com26 Apr 2019Royals are more affected than Sunrisers with the absence of Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Joffra Archer, who have left for England to join the World Cup camp.
Can KKR end their losing run tonight?
Rediff.com25 Apr 2019Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 43 in IPL 12: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals.
Struggling KKR seek turnaround against Rajasthan Royals
Rediff.com24 Apr 2019KKR seek to revive their fortunes against a team they had beaten convincingly in the first leg.
Five ducks in a row! Turner's dubious T20 record...
Rediff.com23 Apr 2019The 26-year-old's three scoreless IPL innings follow another first-ball duck for Perth Scorchers and a five-ball nought for Australia against India.
Turning Point: Smith's dismissal cost Rajasthan dearly
Rediff.com23 Apr 2019With both batsmen going hammer and tongs it was guaranteed that Rajasthan would breach the 200 run mark.
IPL PHOTOS: Rahane's ton in vain as Pant sees Delhi through
Rediff.com23 Apr 2019IMAGES from the IPL match played between Rajasthan and Delhi in Jaipur on Monday
IPL: Confident Delhi look to continue momentum vs Royals
Rediff.com21 Apr 2019However, Rajasthan would be a bit more desperate than Delhi as they are languishing at the second last position in the points table with just three wins from nine outings.
Will struggling Rajasthan do the double on formidable Mumbai?
Rediff.com19 Apr 2019Fast running out of time, a struggling Rajasthan Royals will hope to complete the double against Mumbai Indians in a return-leg IPL fixture and revive their campaign in Jaipur Saturday.
Turning Point: Ashwins turn it Punjab's way
Rediff.com17 Apr 2019The Ashwins had near identical figures; R Ashwin taking 2/24 while M Ashwin claimed 1/24.
IPL PHOTOS: All-round Ashwin lifts Kings XI to victory
Rediff.com17 Apr 2019Captain Ravichandran Ashwin's superb all-round showing helped Kings XI Punjab outclass Rajasthan Royals by 12 runs, in the IPL match, in Mohali on Tuesda
Buttler, Ashwin meet again as Punjab face Rajasthan
Rediff.com15 Apr 2019The R Ashwin-led Kings XI slipped to the fifth spot after suffering back-to-back losses against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively. Overall, the hosts have registered four wins from eight matches this season.
IPL: Mumbai Indians aim to continue winning run
Rediff.com12 Apr 2019Mumbai Indians lock horns with an out-of-sorts Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match in which home skipper Rohit Sharma's return from injury will also be awaited, in Mumbai, on Saturday.
Rajasthan Royals look to turn fortunes against CSK
Rediff.com10 Apr 2019CSK will be brimming with confidence having defeated the Royals earlier in the season
Can Rajasthan stop rampaging KKR?
Rediff.com6 Apr 2019KKR will head to the game with the belief that the side can win from any situation, which they have demonstrated time and again.
RCB, Royals clash in search for their maiden win
Rediff.com1 Apr 2019Both teams have been more than disappointing thus far in the IPL and need a win to revive their respective campaigns.
It's Royals batsmen vs Chennai's spinners
Rediff.com30 Mar 2019It will interesting to see how the pitch behaves on Sunday.
IPL: Royals, Sunrisers will look for opening win
Rediff.com28 Mar 2019Rajasthan's campaign started on a controversial note when Jos Buttler became the first cricketer in the IPL to be 'Mankaded', the practice of running out non-strikers, who back up early, by bowlers on their delivery stride.
Focus on Smith as Rajasthan start campaign against Punjab
Rediff.com24 Mar 2019Smith was handed a one-year ban along with his then deputy David Warner exactly a year ago for their roles in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.
Know your IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals
Rediff.com23 Mar 2019Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Rajasthan Royals and much more.
12 players to watch out for in IPL-12
Rediff.com22 Mar 2019While the likes of Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle and Jos Buttler are already big hits with the fans, others like Rishabh Pant and Vijay Shankar will be looking for attention with some good performances.
For India, I'm ready to bat at any slot: Rahane
Rediff.com19 Mar 2019It is highly unlikely that he will be India's number four at the World Cup but India's Test vice-captain is keen to add on to his 90 ODIs.