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Cricketers will have to live with COVID-19: Gambhir

Cricketers will have to live with COVID-19: Gambhir

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'I don't think a lot of rules and regulations will be changed, you can probably have an alternate for the usage of saliva -- apart from that I don't think so many changes will happen'

Afghan fans celebrate big win in T20 World Cup opener

Afghan fans celebrate big win in T20 World Cup opener

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The team's remarkable rise has been cricket's biggest fairytale story in recent times but Afghanistan risk isolation following the country's takeover by the Taliban in August.

India women to undergo hard quarantine in Southampton

India women to undergo hard quarantine in Southampton

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The Indian women's cricket team, which will be travelling to the United Kingdom along with the men's team for their month-long series, will also undergo their hard quarantine in Southampton.

Battle royale for BCCI media rights

Battle royale for BCCI media rights

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Who will win the BCCI media rights? Star or Sony?

England's Buttler fined for verbal volley at Philander

England's Buttler fined for verbal volley at Philander

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Jos Buttler was heard swearing at Vernon Philander through the stump microphone on day five as the South African batted to save the Test for the home side

Bumrah vulnerable to injuries, says Hadlee

Bumrah vulnerable to injuries, says Hadlee

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Hadlee feels Bumrah's longevity in the game is yet to be determined since the fast bowler doesn't have a pure action.

Fitness and form a worry as Australia search elusive T20 WC title

Fitness and form a worry as Australia search elusive T20 WC title

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

'We have all played enough cricket to know what we need to do to best prepare ourselves for these sorts of tournaments.'

You'll hit COVID-19 for a six: Akram wishes Sachin

You'll hit COVID-19 for a six: Akram wishes Sachin

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Wasim Akram wished Sachin Tendulkar a speedy recovery after the latter was shifted to the hospital, days after testing positive for coronavirus.

South Africa angry as Australia pull out of tour at short notice

South Africa angry as Australia pull out of tour at short notice

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Australia's decision to pull out of next month's three-Test tour in South Africa due to the COVID-19 pandemic is "extremely disappointing" considering the hosts had put in place a number of safety measures, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Tuesday.

Will ICC act against India for wearing military caps?

Will ICC act against India for wearing military caps?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Mani said that Pakistan's stance is very clear that cricket must not be used for politics.

Tendulkar opines on future of T20 WC amid COVID-19

Tendulkar opines on future of T20 WC amid COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The ICC is yet to take a call on whether they will go ahead with the scheduled tournament Down Under now that the curve has flattened in Australia and 25 per cent crowd is set to be allowed to enter stadium.

ICC awards: Siraj, Pant in contention among others

ICC awards: Siraj, Pant in contention among others

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Siraj, Pant, Ashwin, Natarajan and Root are nominated for new ICC player of month awards for January

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, said Cricket Australia, which has submitted its report to the International Cricket Council.

IPL: Sammy loses cool over racist word

IPL: Sammy loses cool over racist word

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy learnt the meaning of the word 'Kalu', a jibe which was directed at him during his Indian Premier League stint with SunRisers Hyderabad.

ICC to replace 'batsman' with 'batter' from T20 World Cup

ICC to replace 'batsman' with 'batter' from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The International Cricket Council on Thursday decided to replace 'batsman' with gender-neutral term 'batter' in all its playing conditions starting with this month's men's T20 World Cup.

ICC rates Motera Test pitch 'average'

ICC rates Motera Test pitch 'average'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

A substandard pitch could have attracted sanctions for the refurbished Narendra Modi Stadium.

Will ICC allow coronavirus substitutes?

Will ICC allow coronavirus substitutes?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The ICC currently only allows a player to be replaced during a match because of concussion. Under the proposed change, a late substitution would also be allowed on coronavirus grounds.

'Imagine the impact of India winning women's World Cup!'

'Imagine the impact of India winning women's World Cup!'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Captain Mithali Raj believes the Indian women's team are more than capable of winning the upcoming ODI World Cup.

Start times revised for England-Pakistan third Test

Start times revised for England-Pakistan third Test

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The ECB said that after the conclusion of play on the first day, the match referee, groundstaff and ECB Match Manager would discuss the start times for the next day and if the forecast looked good, play could begin at 1030.

Let there be light! ICC panel likely to discuss rules

Let there be light! ICC panel likely to discuss rules

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Rain and bad light have combined to limit action in the second Test between England and Pakistan in Southampton, frustrating players and television viewers hoping for live cricket amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

World Cup: Mehbooba blames orange jersey for India's defeat

World Cup: Mehbooba blames orange jersey for India's defeat

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

There has been some debate in political circles with regard to the choice of orange as the dominating colour for the second jersey.

New Zealand promises bumper summer cricket schedule

New Zealand promises bumper summer cricket schedule

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Under the International Cricket Council's Future Tours Programme, West Indies were scheduled to play three Tests and three T20s in New Zealand, while Pakistan will play Two tests and three T20s.

T20 World Cup 2021: India to face arch-rivals Pakistan in group stage

T20 World Cup 2021: India to face arch-rivals Pakistan in group stage

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

India and Pakistan are placed in Group 2 along with World Test Championship winners New Zealand and Afghanistan.

Cricket post-COVID: ICC recommends gloves for umpires, 14-day isolation camps

Cricket post-COVID: ICC recommends gloves for umpires, 14-day isolation camps

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The International Cricket Council issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at resumption of cricket around the world while at the same time maintaining the highest safety protocols.

ICC suspends umpires caught in sting operation

ICC suspends umpires caught in sting operation

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday suspended the six umpires caught in a TV sting, which alleged that they were willing to fix Twenty20 matches, pending the completion of an inquiry against them.

Manohar elected unopposed, to serve 2nd term as ICC chairman

Manohar elected unopposed, to serve 2nd term as ICC chairman

Rediff.com15 May 2018

India's Shashank Manohar elected unopposed as independent chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC).

ICC suspends Zimbabwe's Waller over illegal bowling action

ICC suspends Zimbabwe's Waller over illegal bowling action

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council confirmed that an independent analysis has found the bowling action of Zimbabwe's Malcolm Waller to be illegal.

Check out the rules for the WTC Final

Check out the rules for the WTC Final

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The ICC has also allocated a Reserve Day to make up for any lost time during the regular days of the Final, scheduled to be played from 18 to 22 June, with 23 June set aside as the Reserve Day.

World Test Championship final in June 2021, says ICC

World Test Championship final in June 2021, says ICC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The ICC launched the WTC last year to lend context to bilateral Test series, giving the format its standalone showpiece like the World Cup in other formats.

De Villiers was in line to make comeback with T20 World Cup: de Kock

De Villiers was in line to make comeback with T20 World Cup: de Kock

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

South Africa's captain in the shortest format Quinton de Kock said AB de Villiers could have come out of international retirement for the T20 World Cup 2020, which has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump's 'Soo-chin' remark: Why hate someone over mispronunciation?

Trump's 'Soo-chin' remark: Why hate someone over mispronunciation?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Jimmy Neesham had a crackling observation to make and said that why someone should be hated just on the basis of mispronunciation when there can be more solid reasons to hate the same person.

Revealed! ICC planning COVID-19 substitutes for Tests

Revealed! ICC planning COVID-19 substitutes for Tests

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is discussing the possibility of introducing substitutes if a player tests positive for COVID-19 during a Test match, England and Wales Cricket Board director of special projects Steve Elworthy said. Last year, the ICC approved "like for like" substitutes across all formats of international cricket to replace concussed players during matches and Elworthy said the same rule would have to be applied for COVID-19 substitutes.

Anderson handed demerit point for dissent in Galle Test

Anderson handed demerit point for dissent in Galle Test

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

During the 39th over of the Sri Lanka innings, Anderson first complained when the umpire warned him for running on the wicket, and then threw the ball in resentment.

Rohit makes appeal to fans amid Coronavirus

Rohit makes appeal to fans amid Coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Although the coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc all across the globe, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on March 17 said the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2020 will "go ahead as scheduled".

5 players sanctioned after U-19 World Cup final brawl

5 players sanctioned after U-19 World Cup final brawl

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Five players have been sanctioned for brawling in the immediate aftermath of Bangladesh's victory over India in the under-19 World Cup final in South Africa at the weekend, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain and Rakibul Hasan of Bangladesh and Indians Akash Singh and Ravi Bishnoi were all charged with breaches of the ICC code of conduct and handed international suspensions of between four and 10 matches.

Australia's Cummins wants artificial substance to shine ball

Australia's Cummins wants artificial substance to shine ball

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Cricketers have long used saliva and sweat to shine one side of the ball, altering the aerodynamics in an attempt to generate movement in the air as it flies towards the batsman.

Sourav Ganguly takes charge as BCCI president

Sourav Ganguly takes charge as BCCI president

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The 47-year-old Ganguly was officially entrusted with the task of heading Indian cricket for the next nine months at the BCCI's General Body meeting in Mumbai, ending a tumultuous 33-month reign of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA).

'ICC doesn't have mandate to influence Ind-Pak bilateral ties'

'ICC doesn't have mandate to influence Ind-Pak bilateral ties'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

New ICC chairman has promised to do his best to get the two countries on the same page with regards to cricketing matters.

Sachin Tendulkar meets... Sachin Tendulkar!

Sachin Tendulkar meets... Sachin Tendulkar!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The batting great took some time out to pose with his wax figure at the Madame Tussauds Museum in London on Thursday, prior to the ICC Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Holder wants racism to be treated like doping and fixing

Holder wants racism to be treated like doping and fixing

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

According to ICC rules, a player can be banned for life for on-pitch racist abuse if he breaches the anti-racism code three times. A first offence results in four to eight suspension points.