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New PCB boss targets international tours

New PCB boss targets international tours

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board's new boss wants to welcome international tours back to the country but has urged for patience because of the prevailing security situation.

Mouni's Goa Diaries

Mouni's Goa Diaries

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Urvashi performs in Turkey... Ananya is 'happier than ever'... Mithila gets touristy...

Marsh injury opens door for Khawaja

Marsh injury opens door for Khawaja

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Australia batsman Shaun Marsh has been ruled out of the remainder of the Sri Lanka tour with a broken little finger. Confirming the news, Australia physiotherapist David Beakley said that Marsh suffered an injury to his left little finger while fielding, adding that the batsman would now return to Perth to recover fully from his injury, Sport24 reported.

Team India's fate in Govt's hands

Team India's fate in Govt's hands

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

It's up to the government to decide whether our team should go to any country or our team should not go to any country, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on India's travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy in 2025.

SL contract row clouds India tour

SL contract row clouds India tour

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

A protracted contract dispute between Sri Lanka Cricket and its players has reached boiling point just weeks before India are due to tour there.

SL Tour: Dhawan to lead; Shaw, Padikkal earn call-ups

SL Tour: Dhawan to lead; Shaw, Padikkal earn call-ups

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

BCCI names Shikhar Dhawan as captain of Indian cricket team for Sri Lanka tour.

Kaneria to put country ahead of county in 2006

Kaneria to put country ahead of county in 2006

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

The Pakistan leg spinner has been ordered to remain as fresh as possible for his country's tours to Sri Lanka and England.

Dilshan chooses England tour over IPL

Dilshan chooses England tour over IPL

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Sri Lanka's newly-appointed cricket captain Tillakaratne Dilshan has chosen country over club by deciding to leave his IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore next week to be available for the national team's first tour game in England.

Lanka 'keeper Dinesh Chandimal undergoes thumb surgery

Lanka 'keeper Dinesh Chandimal undergoes thumb surgery

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal has undergone surgery after injuring his thumb during a domestic match last week.

ECB pins hopes on India to save English summer

ECB pins hopes on India to save English summer

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The series marks the beginning of a new cycle for both India and England in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC).

SA20 a platform to prep for 2026 T20 World Cup

SA20 a platform to prep for 2026 T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'Confirming the SA20 window for a three-year period allows the league to bring certainty to all stakeholders and assists in securing our place when planning the global calendar.'

Big blow for England as Wood ruled out for the year

Big blow for England as Wood ruled out for the year

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Wood, who has taken 119 wickets in 37 Tests, will miss England's Test tours of Pakistan in October and New Zealand in December, the ECB said in a statement.

Jaiswal, Samson, Axar on selectors' radar for Champions Trophy

Jaiswal, Samson, Axar on selectors' radar for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

It is understood that Yashasvi Jaiswal has a bright chance of making it to the ODI squad. His inclusion would ensure a left-handed batter in the top four.

CWG: India look for shift in attitude, right balance for success

CWG: India look for shift in attitude, right balance for success

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Harmanpreet, who was seen swinging golf clubs during training on Wednesday, stayed back in the team hotel. With the team having a morning game, it is unlikely that it will go for the opening ceremony on Thursday night.

Konstas: 'My Whole Family Loves Virat'

Konstas: 'My Whole Family Loves Virat'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'I have idolised him from a young age and he is a legend of the game.'

Will James Anderson retire during England's home summer?

Will James Anderson retire during England's home summer?

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Legendary James Anderson is set for his final appearance in Test cricket as the upcoming home season for England will be the last for cricket's most successful fast bowler, a report in UK media said.

Bangladesh agree to tour Pakistan next month

Bangladesh agree to tour Pakistan next month

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Bangladesh have agreed to tour Pakistan next month in the first visit by any country since armed militants attacked the Sri Lanka team bus in Lahore in 2009, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf said.

South Africa confident of team safety on Pakistan tour

South Africa confident of team safety on Pakistan tour

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

South Africa start the first of two Tests in Pakistan on Jan. 26 as they return there for the first time since 2007.

Did BCCI threaten SL players for touring Pakistan?

Did BCCI threaten SL players for touring Pakistan?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Fawad Chaudhary, Pakistan's Minister for Science and Technology, had alleged that India was pressuring Sri Lankan players not to tour Pakistan. He had tweeted that Indian "sports authorities" were resorting to cheap tactics.

Kohli Targets Bradman's Record!

Kohli Targets Bradman's Record!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Another century in the second Test against Australia could see him overtake the legendary Don Bradman.

Gill vs Jaiswal: Asia Cup's Biggest Selection Dilemma

Gill vs Jaiswal: Asia Cup's Biggest Selection Dilemma

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India will kickstart their campaign on September 10 against the UAE. Media reports suggest that Gill could make his return to the T20I team, possibly as vice-captain.

Ready, able, willing to play for Pak anytime: Yousuf

Ready, able, willing to play for Pak anytime: Yousuf

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Unfazed by the selectors snub for the tour of Sri Lanka, Pakistan's former captain Mohammad Yousuf said he is physically and mentally prepared for a comeback to international cricket even at the shortest notice.

Pacers, top order in focus as India T20 eye series win in Rajkot

Pacers, top order in focus as India T20 eye series win in Rajkot

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The young pace bowling unit will look to pick up pieces from the hammering they suffered in the second T20 against Sri Lanka in the series-deciding third and final match in Rajkot on Saturday.

Mendis named Lanka coach

Mendis named Lanka coach

Rediff.com21 May 2003

The former Sri Lanka captain was given the job for next month's tour of the West Indies.

India lose top spot in WTC table after Kiwi whitewash

India lose top spot in WTC table after Kiwi whitewash

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

India stumbled to second place in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 table after suffering a 0-3 series whitewash against New Zealand.

India finalise South Africa tour

India finalise South Africa tour

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

The BCCI has finalised a Test and one-day tour of South Africa for November-December later this year

Sangakkara doubtful for first Test vs Australia

Sangakkara doubtful for first Test vs Australia

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

The experienced vice-captain suffered a hamstring injury during Sri Lanka's tour match in Adelaide and is doubtful for the Test starting on November 8 in Brisbane.

Rohit captain of ICC's T20I team of year; Bumrah, Pandya, Arshdeep included

Rohit captain of ICC's T20I team of year; Bumrah, Pandya, Arshdeep included

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

India captain Rohit Sharma, who led the team to their second ICC T20 World Cup title last June, has been named skipper of the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024.

England to tour Pakistan, play first series in 16 years

England to tour Pakistan, play first series in 16 years

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'This will be the first time since 2005 that an England team has toured Pakistan and as such it represents a significant moment for both nations.'

India's spin dilemma: Will they play three pacers?

India's spin dilemma: Will they play three pacers?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The first Test, beginning in Chennai on Thursday, is expected to be played on the red-soil trampoline which often offers good purchase to pacers, but the black-soil composition is more likely to assist the spinners.

Jayasuriya joins ODI squad in Australia

Jayasuriya joins ODI squad in Australia

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Sanath Jayasuriya has been recalled to the one-day international squad after proving his fitness to selectors

Sore ankle, 'personal views' behind Starc's Champions Trophy pull-out

Sore ankle, 'personal views' behind Starc's Champions Trophy pull-out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc said a sore ankle and his "personal views" were behind his decision to pull out of the Champions Trophy.

PIX: Abhishek's 37-ball century lights up Wankhede!

PIX: Abhishek's 37-ball century lights up Wankhede!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Abhishek Sharma smashed his way into the record books as he blasted a 37-ball century during the fifth T20 International against England.

'Who Am I To Tell Gambhir...'

'Who Am I To Tell Gambhir...'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'Once we have selected Gambhir and if he is interested to coach in all three formats, who am I to say 'You can't coach a particular format'?'

WTC Final: 'Hazlewood most likened to Glenn McGrath'

WTC Final: 'Hazlewood most likened to Glenn McGrath'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri firmly believes Australia should select experienced pacer Josh Hazlewood ahead of Scott Boland for the WTC Final against South Africa in June.

'Stripping Powell of captaincy one of worst decisions'

'Stripping Powell of captaincy one of worst decisions'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Former West Indies all-rounder and two-time T20 World Cup winner Dwayne Bravo lashed out at Cricket West Indies (CWI) for replacing Rovman Powell with Shai Hope as the T20I captain of the side.

Bumrah's INCREDIBLE year earns ICC Test Cricketer Honour

Bumrah's INCREDIBLE year earns ICC Test Cricketer Honour

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday named ICC men's Test Cricketer of the Year for excelling in both home and away conditions

Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach despite CT debacle

Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach despite CT debacle

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

A PCB official said due to time constraints between the ICC Champions Trophy and New Zealand tour, Aaqib Javed will continue as interim head coach.

Pakistan likely to pull out of Asia Cup

Pakistan likely to pull out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

There is a possibility that the Asia Cup might be scrapped entirely this year and India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan could end up playing a multi-team event in 50-overs format before the World Cup.

Australia name three uncapped pacemen for South Africa tour

Australia name three uncapped pacemen for South Africa tour

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Spinner Nathan Lyon, top order batsman Usman Khawaja and all-rounder Moises Henriques have been omitted after being selected in the squad that defeated Sri Lanka 4-1 away