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Strauss appointed ECB's cricket committee chairman

Strauss appointed ECB's cricket committee chairman

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Andrew Strauss is back in the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as cricket committee chairman and will drive the development of the game at all levels as part of his new role.

England's Hull to miss Pakistan test series

England's Hull to miss Pakistan test series

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

England fast bowler Josh Hull will miss the test tour of Pakistan due to a thigh injury, the England and Wales Cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday.

England captain Knight fined over social media post

England captain Knight fined over social media post

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The photo was deemed offensive and in breach of ECB directive 3.3, about "acts or omission prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring cricket/cricketers into disrepute".

Archer to miss start of IPL: ECB

Archer to miss start of IPL: ECB

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Jofra Archer has aggravated his troublesome right elbow and Morgan said he's not sure of his participation in the ODI series

Can England survive without their captain?

Can England survive without their captain?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Jos Buttler will miss this month's three-match Twenty20 series against Australia due to a right calf injury, with Phil Salt leading the side in his absence, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

ECB says The Hundred delayed until 2021

ECB says The Hundred delayed until 2021

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The launch of The Hundred was postponed until 2021 on Thursday as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to put its new flagship tournament on hold.

ECB suspends professional cricket till May 28

ECB suspends professional cricket till May 28

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The ECB took the decision following discussions with the First Class Counties, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA). The Board also announced that it is working on three new options, including the three-Test series against the West Indies, the T20 Cup and the women's schedule against India, for a possible start in June, July or August.

Fit-again Stokes back for second Pakistan test

Fit-again Stokes back for second Pakistan test

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

England, who beat Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the first Test, will conclude the series with a third match in Rawalpindi from October 24.

Stokes returns! England announce squad for Pakistan Tour

Stokes returns! England announce squad for Pakistan Tour

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Stokes, who sustained a hamstring tear in English domestic tournament The Hundred last month, is continuing his recovery along with Zak Crawley who fractured his right little finger at Edgbaston in July.

BCCI has not officially sought any change in schedule: ECB

BCCI has not officially sought any change in schedule: ECB

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The BCCI stands to lose revenues to the tune of Rs 2500 crore if the 2021 edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) is not completed.

Is ODI cricket dying? Jos Buttler shares his take

Is ODI cricket dying? Jos Buttler shares his take

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

England captain Jos Buttler believes the ongoing tour of India is the perfect preparation for this month's Champions Trophy, given the similarities in conditions with Pakistan, where the event will be held. He also backs veteran batter Joe Root to play a crucial role in both the ODI series against India and the upcoming tournament.

ECB announces 16.1 million pounds loss due to COVID-19 impact

ECB announces 16.1 million pounds loss due to COVID-19 impact

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The ECB reduced costs by stopping planned investments, furloughing staff, reducing pay from April to October

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next month.

ECB proposes July dates for WI Test series

ECB proposes July dates for WI Test series

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Edgbaston will serve as a contingency venue to stage additional training throughout July.

Historic milestone: India women to play Test at Lord's

Historic milestone: India women to play Test at Lord's

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Lord's, the 'home of cricket', will host its first-ever Women's Test between India and England in 2026, the ECB announced on Thursday.

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

ICC chairperson Jay Shah has been inducted into the newly formed World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, an independent group that will discuss the future of cricket at the Lord's on June 7 and 8.

Avoid cash transactions: ECB combats corruption

Avoid cash transactions: ECB combats corruption

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

The report said the use of debit cards would allow the ICC Anti-Corruption sleuths to keep trackof all financial transactions during the tournament by players, team and match officials.

ECB must not punish Robinson harshly if he's changed: Holding

ECB must not punish Robinson harshly if he's changed: Holding

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'If he has done something like that nine years ago, and since then he has learnt and done nothing like that and he has changed his ways in recent years, then I don't think you should come down too hard on him.'

Injured Broad to miss 2nd Test, ECB confirms

Injured Broad to miss 2nd Test, ECB confirms

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

England have called up Lancashire seamer Saqib Mahmood as cover.

Select County XI for warm-up game against India: ECB

Select County XI for warm-up game against India: ECB

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is working on COVID-19 protocols to organise a warm-up game for the touring Indian team against 'Combined Counties' side in the third week of July as a tune-up for the first Test in Nottingham, starting on August 4.

A dash of Salt and Pepper for England in ODIs

A dash of Salt and Pepper for England in ODIs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Wicketkeeper-batter Michael Pepper has been called up to the England ODI squad to tour West Indies and, in the absence of injured captain Jos Buttler, could open with Phil Salt.

Five IPL teams gunning for stake in London Spirit

Five IPL teams gunning for stake in London Spirit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

London Spirit is the Lord's based team participating in England's domestic cricket tournament, The Hundred.

England to unleash Archer for ODIs against Aus

England to unleash Archer for ODIs against Aus

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

England are set to host Australia for three Twenty20s, followed by a five-match ODI series. The first ODI will take place on September 19 at Trent Bridge.

ECB says new diversity plans to tackle 'uncomfortable truths'

ECB says new diversity plans to tackle 'uncomfortable truths'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The ECB said a range of new measures would focus on leadership, education and opportunity to address the under-representation of the BAME community in English cricket.

PCB adamant about holding Champions Trophy final in Lahore

PCB adamant about holding Champions Trophy final in Lahore

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The source said that the PCB is expecting to get some sort of viable answer from the BCCI officials at the upcoming meeting on the progress they have made (if any) on seeking clearance from their government to send their team to Pakistan early next year for the tournament.

Sensex falls 200 pts due to selling in FMCG, PSB stocks

Sensex falls 200 pts due to selling in FMCG, PSB stocks

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

From the 30-share pack, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Motors, Axis Bank, Nestle India, Asian Paints, ITC, Reliance Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra, IndusInd Bank and State Bank of India were among the laggards. Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, HDFC Bank, Adani Ports, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharti Airtel and PowerGrid were among the gainers.

Stone replaces Wood in England team for 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Stone replaces Wood in England team for 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Wood injured his thigh during the first Test and has been ruled out for the rest of the series.

ECB approves financial package to help counties hit by COVID-19

ECB approves financial package to help counties hit by COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Cricket has been suspended since March and the ECB approved an additional financial package of 35.7 million pounds ($44.71 million)

All England cricketers return negative for COVID-19: ECB

All England cricketers return negative for COVID-19: ECB

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Fast bowler Jofra Archer will, however, go through a second COVID-19 test and will join England's behind-closed-doors training camp on Thursday, provided he tests negative.

Sachin Tendulkar 2.0? Chappell Hails Harry Brook

Sachin Tendulkar 2.0? Chappell Hails Harry Brook

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Greg Chappell hails Harry Brook, compares him to Sachin Tendulkar in an ode to England's bright future

England Lions get new coach

England Lions get new coach

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Flintoff will take charge in October, overseeing their tour of South Africa, followed by a red-ball series in Australia in January and a summer series against India A and Zimbabwe on home soil.

ECB admits systemic racism exists, committed to change

ECB admits systemic racism exists, committed to change

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

In recent weeks we have reflected, and acknowledge that black players and fans, who have contributed so much to the history of our game, now feel disenfranchised. They do not feel as if cricket is a game for them. This must change.'

ECB cancels contracts of players signed up for 'The Hundred'

ECB cancels contracts of players signed up for 'The Hundred'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has cancelled contracts of the players who were due to participate in the inaugural edition of 'The Hundred' which was pushed to next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new 100-balls-per-side format, to be played by eight teams in separate men's and women's tournaments, was scheduled to be held between July 17 and August 15 but had to be postponed because of the pandemic.

After BCCI rejection, ECB decides to not support ICC's FTP

After BCCI rejection, ECB decides to not support ICC's FTP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Will not support proposed FTP of 2023-31: ECB chairman Graves to ICC

England pacer Wood urged to not lift his kids

England pacer Wood urged to not lift his kids

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'There is nothing I can really do on my right side'

T20 WC PICS: England prove too good for West Indies

T20 WC PICS: England prove too good for West Indies

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Defending champions England stormed their way to a crushing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies.

Stokes to miss remainder of Pakistan Tests due to family reasons: ECB

Stokes to miss remainder of Pakistan Tests due to family reasons: ECB

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss the remainder of the ongoing-three Test series against Pakistan for family reasons, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Sunday.

Big Blow: Stokes withdraws from England's T20 WC team

Big Blow: Stokes withdraws from England's T20 WC team

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

England's Test captain Stokes last played a T20 international for England in the World Cup final in November 2022.

England batter Malan retires from international cricket

England batter Malan retires from international cricket

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Dawid Malan has retired from international cricket

ECB spells out rules of 100-ball cricket...

ECB spells out rules of 100-ball cricket...

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Giving out the details about the rules endorsed, ECB confirmed that there would be a change of end after every 10 balls in the format.