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ICC's two-tier WTC model gets a thumbs down

ICC's two-tier WTC model gets a thumbs down

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Two-tier Test system unlikely to take off; ICC eyes revival of ODI Super League

PCB chief Naqvi takes charge as Asian Cricket Council boss

PCB chief Naqvi takes charge as Asian Cricket Council boss

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has assumed the presidency of the Asian Cricket Council.

Why Pakistan cricket is on the decline!

Why Pakistan cricket is on the decline!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Former Pakistan captain blamed frequent changes in the team's management, coaches, and players for the chaotic situation.

Will cricket FINALLY return to Pakistan?

Will cricket FINALLY return to Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

"The ICC (International Cricket Council) Champions Trophy 2025 is a culmination of those efforts," PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi told Reuters.

India to host Sri Lanka in T20I series next month

India to host Sri Lanka in T20I series next month

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Sri Lankans will be playing a T20I bilateral series in India for the first time since 2016, which the hosts won 3-0.

'Pakistan should never play against India'

'Pakistan should never play against India'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to take a firm stand against India's refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi.

Why BCCI officials will miss Asia Cup final...

Why BCCI officials will miss Asia Cup final...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

No BCCI representatives travelled to Dubai. As reported by Dainik Jagran, the board was mindful of public sentiment and growing calls for a boycott, choosing to skip those matches out of respect for the prevailing national mood.

Mumbai Cricket Icon Milind Rege Passes Away

Mumbai Cricket Icon Milind Rege Passes Away

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

A revered figure in India's domestic circuit, Milind Rege played A crucial role in Mumbai's 42nd Ranji Trophy triumph last season after coming on board as Cricket Advisor.

'Please don't retire, Test cricket won't be same without you'

'Please don't retire, Test cricket won't be same without you'

Rediff.com10 May 2025

According to the reports, Virat has been having regular conversations with the Board over the past month or so.

Akram Takes A Dig At IPL: 'It Never Ends'

Akram Takes A Dig At IPL: 'It Never Ends'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Bacchey bade ho jate hain, woh league khatam hi nahi hoti.'

Asia Cup Trophy Moved To Secret Location In Abu Dhabi

Asia Cup Trophy Moved To Secret Location In Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

A BCCI official visited the ACC headquarters in Dubai last week and asked about the silverware, who was informed by the staff that the trophy was moved to a different location in Abu Dhabi.

Is This Why Kohli Quit Test Cricket?

Is This Why Kohli Quit Test Cricket?

Rediff.com14 May 2025

He was seeking a new purpose -- something to reignite his passion and spark a personal resurgence. But under the current team management, Kohli felt that he wasn't getting the environment, autonomy, or energy he needed.

Remembering Cricket Legend Abid Ali

Remembering Cricket Legend Abid Ali

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'I could not believe that such a great player could be so friendly. He was like a father figure to all of us.'

Former Windies World Cup winner Bernard Julien dead

Former Windies World Cup winner Bernard Julien dead

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'Bernard Julien was one of the quiet legends of the 1975 World Cup, a tournament that fifty years ago brought this region joy like no other as the West Indies lifted the first men's world title in the history of the game.'

How Operation Sindoor Hurt IPL's Brand Value

How Operation Sindoor Hurt IPL's Brand Value

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Indian Premier League's overall brand value declined by 20 per cent to $9.6 billion in 2025 due to lost momentum in the league caused by tensions between India and Pakistan, and teams adjusting to their squad composition post the auction.

India Vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash In Colombo

India Vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash In Colombo

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

This will be their first encounter after the controversy-filled the Asia Cup earlier this year, in which India refused to shake hands with the Pakistan players.

Injury blow for Australia: Hazlewood out of Ashes opener

Injury blow for Australia: Hazlewood out of Ashes opener

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Australia have suffered another blow ahead of the Ashes opener against England after fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was ruled out due to a hamstring injury on Saturday, further weakening their bowling attack after the loss of captain Pat Cummins.

We are expected to perform like robots: Haris Rauf

We are expected to perform like robots: Haris Rauf

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

He had copped a two-match suspension during the previous series against South Africa for offensive gestures during the Asia Cup games against India that "brought the game into disrepute" in September.

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

There was talent and a pathway, but a decade down the road the UAE have not made any other appearances in a global event.

Pakistan sack women's coach after World Cup debacle

Pakistan sack women's coach after World Cup debacle

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Pakistan, led by Fatima Sana, failed to register a single victory in the Women's ODI World Cup -- losing four matches and three games abandoned because of rain in Colombo.

Pakistan have settled on combo for T20 World Cup

Pakistan have settled on combo for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'We have to show consistency and move forward with the current combination.'

Yuvraj Gives Sanju Tips...

Yuvraj Gives Sanju Tips...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Yuvraj Singh was seen giving Sanju Samson some batting tips during a nets training, in a video posted on X.

How India turned Dharamsala into a nightmare for SA

How India turned Dharamsala into a nightmare for SA

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

India beat South Africa by seven wickets on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in the T20 series after their bowlers skittled the tourists for 117, with Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh's performance setting up the platform for a dominant win for the hosts in Dharamsala.

Injury scare: Tilak Varma ruled out of NZ T20Is

Injury scare: Tilak Varma ruled out of NZ T20Is

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The injury also puts a question mark over his participation in next month's T20 World Cup.

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The 45-year-old former Delhi captain, who becomes the BCCI's 37th president, succeeds Roger Binny, who resigned last month after turning 70.

'A landmark moment for Indian cricket!'

'A landmark moment for Indian cricket!'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

BCCI lauds Team India's incredible run at the ICC Champions Trophy

BCCI AGM: Ganguly, Harbhajan in draft electoral roll

BCCI AGM: Ganguly, Harbhajan in draft electoral roll

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh were confirmed as the representatives of the Full Members of the BCCI.

Surat Bizman Gifts Diamonds To World Cup Champs

Surat Bizman Gifts Diamonds To World Cup Champs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Govind Dholakia has announced diamond jewellery and solar panels as rewards for the Indian women's cricket team, which made history by winning its first-ever World Cup.

Bangla women's India tour postponed amid tensions

Bangla women's India tour postponed amid tensions

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The Indian women's cricket team's white-ball home series against Bangladesh next month has been postponed by the BCCI, which is aiming to work out an alternate assignment for the world champion side in the same window.

PSL Drama: Multan Sultans owner rips PCB legal notice

PSL Drama: Multan Sultans owner rips PCB legal notice

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Pakistan Super League franchise Multan Sultans' owner Ali Tareen tore up a legal notice sent to him by the PCB threatening to blacklist him and terminate the contract of his team.

Mamata revives ICC post row, says 'Can't stop Ganguly'

Mamata revives ICC post row, says 'Can't stop Ganguly'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee once again threw her weight behind Sourav Ganguly, saying the former India captain should have been the International Cricket Council president by now and warned, in her trademark style that "it's not that easy to stop him."

'Is Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname'

'Is Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

After taking a dig at former India skipper Rohit Sharma on his fitness, Congress leader Shama Mohamed, on Wednesday, again sparked controversy, drawing a religious angle to cricketer Sarfaraz Khan's omission from the India and India A squads announced recently by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Gambhir calls for total boycott of Pakistan cricket

Gambhir calls for total boycott of Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com6 May 2025

India shouldn't play Pakistan even at ICC events till terrorism ends: Gambhir

Is Tendulkar in race for BCCI top post?

Is Tendulkar in race for BCCI top post?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Speculation of Tendulkar being next BCCI Prez unfounded, says India legend's management firm

Ex-England batter Robin Smith passes into the ages

Ex-England batter Robin Smith passes into the ages

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Robin Smith established himself as a belligerent middle-order batter known for his ability against fast bowlers.

Families on cricket tour: Kapil agrees with Kohli but...

Families on cricket tour: Kapil agrees with Kohli but...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

During the recently-concluded Champions Trophy, players like Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Shami had their families with them in Dubai but did not stay at the team hotel. The expenses for their stay were borne by the players, not the BCCI.

Why Didn't Suryavanshi Bat? Fans Rage at Jitesh

Why Didn't Suryavanshi Bat? Fans Rage at Jitesh

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

India A crashed out of the Rising Stars Asia Cup in heartbreaking fashion on Friday, suffering a Super Over defeat to Bangladesh A in the semifinal at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha.

Words Flow, Runs Don't: SKY's T20 WC Countdown

Words Flow, Runs Don't: SKY's T20 WC Countdown

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Intent does not always translate immediately into numbers, and effort however sincere needs to find expression in runs, especially with a World Cup drawing closer.

IND-SA 4th T20I called off as smog engulfs Lucknow

IND-SA 4th T20I called off as smog engulfs Lucknow

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekana Stadium raising serious questions about BCCI's scheduling of matches in northern part of India during peak winter month.

PCB to axe women's team head coach following WC flop?

PCB to axe women's team head coach following WC flop?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The source said they were also complaints of the head coach not being accessible or gelling well with other team officials due to his attitude.