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Hales withdrawn from England's World Cup squad

Hales withdrawn from England's World Cup squad

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The Nottinghamshire batsman will not travel to Ireland for a one-off ODI on Friday and has also been removed from England's ODI and Twenty20 squads against Pakistan.

'No-one has the courage to stand up to the power of BCCI and ECB'

'No-one has the courage to stand up to the power of BCCI and ECB'

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Ian Smith, the Chief Operating Officer of the Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA), reckons that no one in the ICC has the "courage to stand upto" Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanaswami Srinivasan and ECB chairman Giles Clarke, as they cast a "very large shadow" in world cricket.

BCCI SGM to lock in IPL window in September-October

BCCI SGM to lock in IPL window in September-October

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The BCCI will lock in a three-week window between September 15 and October 15 for the resumption of the currently-suspended IPL in the UAE, when it holds a Special General Meeting (SGM) virtually on Saturday.

Flower to step down as England coach after return Ashes series

Flower to step down as England coach after return Ashes series

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

England team director Andy Flower will reportedly step down from his post after the end of the return Ashes series starting in November in Australia.

England bundled out for 126

England bundled out for 126

Rediff.com6 Nov 2005

Hoggard took 4-39 and Giles 3-14 as England, after being bowled out for 126 runs, reduced Pakistan A to 127 for 8 in a tour match.

England win opening tour game in Pakistan

England win opening tour game in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Ashley Giles and Liam Plunkett took four wickets each to beat a PCB Patron's XI by 52 runs on the final day of a three-day match.

Hampshire sign India Test star Ajinkya Rahane

Hampshire sign India Test star Ajinkya Rahane

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Ajinkya Rahane has signed for Hampshire in the English County Championship. He will feature in matches throughout May, June and the start of July, subject to visa clearance. He becomes the first overseas player from India to sign for the county.

How England spinner Leach plans to outfox Indian batsmen

How England spinner Leach plans to outfox Indian batsmen

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Bowling quicker in the air brought success to Monty Panesar in the 2012 tour of India but England left-arm spinner Jack Leach feels the same tactic may not work for him on his maiden series against the mighty batting line-up of the hosts.

Gilchrist inducted into ICC Hall of fame

Gilchrist inducted into ICC Hall of fame

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The International Cricket Council on Friday inducted Australia's legendary wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist into its Hall of Fame during the tea interval of the ongoing third Ashes Test at the WACA in Perth.

Hussain, Anderson back for England

Hussain, Anderson back for England

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

With Hussain back, England will either have to drop Paul Collingwood or drop one of their pace bowlers.

Supermodel records selfies on the catwalk

Supermodel records selfies on the catwalk

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Want to know what's happening in the world of glitz and glamour? Here's the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

ICC to dedicate CT final to HIV awareness campaign

ICC to dedicate CT final to HIV awareness campaign

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

The final of the ICC Champions Trophy will be dedicated to the highly successful HIV awareness campaign, THINK WISE, which is a partnership between the ICC, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

'Young English players are in awe of Pietersen's personality'

'Young English players are in awe of Pietersen's personality'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Kevin Pietersen is setting a 'great example' to the novice players in England's one-day squad, according to limited-overs coach Ashley Giles.

Sri Lanka refuse to play in Pakistan following Lahore blast

Sri Lanka refuse to play in Pakistan following Lahore blast

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The Sri Lankan cricket board has turned down an invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board to send its team to Lahore to play two T20 International matches at the start of its home series in October.

Did ICC revive Pakistan task team in Barbados?

Did ICC revive Pakistan task team in Barbados?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

The ICC at its annual conference in Barbados has revived the task team for Pakistan cricket after the PCB showed a documentary on the security measures adopted for Zimbabwe's tour to the strife-torn nation last month.

Did match referee warn KP in 'airport toilet'?

Did match referee warn KP in 'airport toilet'?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

England batsman Kevin Pietersen was informed about his punishment for showing dissent during the third One-day international against India, in Ranchi, by match referee Andy Pycroft in the men's toilet of Ranchi airport.

Maharashtra Tata Open: Bhambri meets Kadhe in opener; Cilic gets bye

Maharashtra Tata Open: Bhambri meets Kadhe in opener; Cilic gets bye

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Bhambri, ranked 116 in the world, had reached the second round when the ATP 250 event was played in Chennai in January 2017.

Why Indian cricket didn't do well in the 1990s

Why Indian cricket didn't do well in the 1990s

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'When I entered the Indian team's dressing room, I discovered that there was a divide in the team, like a wall in between two groups of players, there were two teams within one.' 'It was all about individual glory and if the team won in the process great!' 'My entire Test career was about me wishing that my Indian team was more like the Pakistan team.'

India flex muscle in ICC meet, threaten pull out over DRS

India flex muscle in ICC meet, threaten pull out over DRS

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

India has once again threatened to pull out of any tour in which the host country insists on using the Decision Review System, according to a report.

Modi, Clarke reach out-of-court settlement in libel case

Modi, Clarke reach out-of-court settlement in libel case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi has settled his libel case against England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke out of court, an ECB statement said on Wednesday.

How Volkswagen's software cheated emission tests!

How Volkswagen's software cheated emission tests!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Volkswagen is accused of using software in four-cylinder Volkswagen and Audi diesel cars from model years 2009 to 2015.

Lalit Modi relishing prospect of Mudgal panel continuing IPL probe

Lalit Modi relishing prospect of Mudgal panel continuing IPL probe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to ask the Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee to continue the IPL spot-fixing probe, expressing hope that it will "blow the lid" on corruption in the Twenty20 extravaganza.

Indo-Pak series: 'India under pressure to honour MOU'

Indo-Pak series: 'India under pressure to honour MOU'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

'They (India) have no excuse for not playing in UAE. The MOU is between PCB and BCCI and it states clearly that the series will be held in the UAE or any other mutually accepted venue'

ECB chairman pays tribute to Tiger Pataudi

ECB chairman pays tribute to Tiger Pataudi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

The ninth Nawab of Pataudi, who breathed his last on Thursday, was educated in England and captained Oxford University and Sussex, besides playing for India in 46 Test matches between 1961 and 1975.

Six-year old boy takes six wickets in debut match

Six-year old boy takes six wickets in debut match

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Musheer Khan, making his debut in the under-14 Giles shield tournament at the age of six years, bagged a six-wicket haul in his first match to help his side Anjuman-I-Islam Allana English medium school romp to an innings and 40-run win.

Six-year boy debuts in U-14 Mumbai schools tournament

Six-year boy debuts in U-14 Mumbai schools tournament

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

After elder brother Sarfaraz Khan hogged the limelight about two years ago by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's score of 326 not out in the Harris Shield tournament at the age of 12, it was the turn of his younger brother Musheer Khan to get his share of attention.

Pietersen named in England's 'provisional' World Cup squad

Pietersen named in England's 'provisional' World Cup squad

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Kevin Pietersen's test future may be in doubt but the mercurial batsman was hailed as a "million pound asset" when named in England's provisional 30-member squad for this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Bangladesh on Wednesday.

Tendulkar's 14-a-side concept for school cricket gets MCA nod

Tendulkar's 14-a-side concept for school cricket gets MCA nod

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

India's cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's idea of 14-a-side teams at the school level has got the green signal from the sport's governing body in Mumbai.

Volkswagen faces $8 billion fine, to halt sales of some diesel cars

Volkswagen faces $8 billion fine, to halt sales of some diesel cars

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Volkswagen told US dealers to halt sales of some 2015 diesel cars.

ECB to hire expert to monitor players' mental health

ECB to hire expert to monitor players' mental health

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Earlier this month, ECB managing director Ashley Giles had said that cricketers will be provided "mental health screening" before they commit to any further tours.

ECB chief offers to help Pakistan cricket

ECB chief offers to help Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Giles Clarke, has offered to help restructure Pakistan cricket in the wake of the illegal betting scandal after England successfully pressed for the three players under police investigation to be withdrawn from the One-Day series.

Sutcliffe inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Sutcliffe inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

The late Herbert Sutcliffe, who opened the batting for Yorkshire and England, was formally inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Hall of Fame, at Lord's on Saturday.

Pak welcome to play more matches in England: ECB

Pak welcome to play more matches in England: ECB

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Pakistan are welcome to continue playing matches in England while security problems persist at home, England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke said.

I am unperturbed by allegations: Modi

I am unperturbed by allegations: Modi

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Suspended Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi on Friday took a potshot at the BCCI's latest showcause notice issued to him which was sent after a complaint from the England and Wales Cricket Board. Modi's troubles compounded on Thursday, with the BCCI slapping another showcause notice for activities "detrimental to Indian cricket, English cricket and World cricket at large".

World XI to visit Pakistan: ECB chairman Clarke

World XI to visit Pakistan: ECB chairman Clarke

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

An International Cricket Council (ICC) World XI will visit Pakistan in a gesture of support for a country which is unable to stage international cricket at home because of security threats.

'Lalit Modi planned IPL-style league in England'

'Lalit Modi planned IPL-style league in England'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

A 1.2 billion pound sterling plan called 'Project Victoria', allegedly conceived by Lalit Modi to launch a rebel Twenty20 league in England, is set to be at the centre of a libel case filed by the sacked IPL chief against ECB boss Giles Clarke, according to a report.

Hampshire shuts door on Afridi

Hampshire shuts door on Afridi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Hampshire has denied signing swashbuckling Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi for the remaining part of the Friends Provident Twenty20 championship. 'Shahid won't be joining us,' Hampshire manager Giles White told BBC Radio. White said that his team is already packed, and it would be difficult to accommodate Afridi in the side for the quarter-final tie against Warwickshire.

BCCI issues Lalit Modi fresh notice

BCCI issues Lalit Modi fresh notice

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Lalit Modi's troubles compounded on Thursday, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India slapping another showcause notice on the suspended IPL Commissioner for activities 'detrimental to Indian cricket, English cricket and World cricket at large'.

Former BCCI secretary Shirke tried to sabotage England series?

Former BCCI secretary Shirke tried to sabotage England series?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Ajay Shirke could find himself in trouble over reports that he tried to sabotage the forthcoming limited overs series between England India, starting in Pune on Sunday.

'IMG defamation suit may cost ECB chief millions'

'IMG defamation suit may cost ECB chief millions'

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The defamation suit filed by sports management firm IMG against Giles Clarke could cost the England Cricket Board chief a whopping 20 million.