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India fined 20 per cent for slow over rate in first ODI against WI

India fined 20 per cent for slow over rate in first ODI against WI

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Shikhar Dhawan-led side was ruled to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

Madugalle rates Kandy Test track 'below average'

Madugalle rates Kandy Test track 'below average'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

According to a statement from the ICC, "the venue has received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process".

Asia Cup: India, Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Asia Cup: India, Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

On-field umpires Masudur Rahman and Ruchira Pilliyaguruge, third umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri and fourth umpire Gazi Sohel levelled the charges.

Rahul fined for breaching IPL code of conduct

Rahul fined for breaching IPL code of conduct

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Rahul's team-mate Marcus Stoinis has also been reprimanded for breaching an the IPL Code of Conduct during the same match which RCB won by 18 runs on Tuesday night.

Finch reprimanded for using F-word against umpires

Finch reprimanded for using F-word against umpires

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Finch was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "use of an audible obscenity during an International Match."

'Poor pitch made Indore Test bit of a lottery'

'Poor pitch made Indore Test bit of a lottery'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has come down hard on the pitches for the first three Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

More misery for England over slow over rate at Gabba

More misery for England over slow over rate at Gabba

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The ICC added that Australian batter Travis Head was fined 15% of his match fee for using bad language in the 77th over of their first innings on Thursday, when he was beaten by a ball from England all-rounder Ben Stokes.

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'The pitch did not have a great deal of pace and bounce in it for the seamers nor assisted the spinners as the match progressed. In my view this does not represent an even contest between bat and ball.'

Shami set to return; turning pitch unlikely for final Test

Shami set to return; turning pitch unlikely for final Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Mohammed Shami will be needed on a dry Motera surface, which might be conducive for reverse swing.

WTC Final promises thrills, sell-out crowds

WTC Final promises thrills, sell-out crowds

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC expecting full crowds for at least first four days of WTC final at Oval

West captain Rahane asks Jaiswal to leave field for sledging

West captain Rahane asks Jaiswal to leave field for sledging

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

In a rare act, West Zone skipper Ajinkya Rahane ordered his teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal to leave the field for disciplinary reasons.

Boon, Silverwood to miss fourth Ashes Test

Boon, Silverwood to miss fourth Ashes Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The fourth Test is due to start next Tuesday with Australia having already retained the Ashes, leading the series 3-0 with two matches to play.

Shaheen apologises to Afif Hussain for directing throw at him

Shaheen apologises to Afif Hussain for directing throw at him

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has personally apologised to Bangladesh batter Afif Hussain after hitting him with a throw during the second Twenty20 between the two teams in Dhaka.

Gavaskar surprised by 'noise' at Jadeja substitution

Gavaskar surprised by 'noise' at Jadeja substitution

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Later, India captain Virat Kohli said Jadeja, who was subsequently ruled out of the remainder of the series, was dizzy after the head knock.

England frustrated with umpiring inconsistency in Motera

England frustrated with umpiring inconsistency in Motera

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

After stumps on Day 1, the England captain Joe Root and coach Chris Silverwood spoke to the match referee calling for 'consistency in the process'.

Chahal replaces Jadeja as concussion substitute

Chahal replaces Jadeja as concussion substitute

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Chahal took the field as Jadeja's concussion substitute after the left-hander was hit on the helmet while batting during India's innings at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

Gabba pitch criticism amplified because of bowling standards

Gabba pitch criticism amplified because of bowling standards

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'Just because of the nature of how good those bowling attacks were they probably embellished it a bit. So, you wouldn't want to play on it every day, but I think for occasional Test matches it's not the worst thing.'

Pakistan legend Zaheer Abbas in ICU after testing COVID positive

Pakistan legend Zaheer Abbas in ICU after testing COVID positive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Abbas had contracted COVID-19 while travelling from Dubai to London.

Handling Indian superstars has gotten Nitin Menon 'match ready' for Ashes

Handling Indian superstars has gotten Nitin Menon 'match ready' for Ashes

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Umpiring at home over the past three years under the constant pressure put by the big Indian stars has helped Nitin Menon grow immensely as an ICC Elite Panel umpire.

Bumrah, Rana penalised for breaching code of conduct

Bumrah, Rana penalised for breaching code of conduct

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The IPL press release, however, doesn't exactly specify the breach.

Haris Rauf reprimanded for slapping team-mate in PSL match

Haris Rauf reprimanded for slapping team-mate in PSL match

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Match referee Ali Naqvi only reprimanded Rauf since neither of the umpires had reported the incident

'Shubman Gill can be future leader for Gujarat Titans'

'Shubman Gill can be future leader for Gujarat Titans'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Shubman Gill has a 'smart cricketing brain' and can emerge as leader of the Gujarat Titans in the future due to his conduct and work ethics, said the IPL team's director of cricket Vikram Solanki.

'IPL Governing Council can review KXIP's grievances'

'IPL Governing Council can review KXIP's grievances'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

'The process is that the team reports the matter through the captain and team manager. After that, we assess it as the governing council. The match referee also puts in his report wherein he can mention the same," an IPL Governing Council official told ANI.

India, England docked two WTC points for slow over-rate

India, England docked two WTC points for slow over-rate

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

England and India have been deducted two points each in the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 standings for maintaining a slow over rate during the first Test match at Nottingham.

India lose one WTC point for slow over-rate against SA

India lose one WTC point for slow over-rate against SA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India will also lose one point from their ICC Men's World Test Championship tally due to this offence, the ICC said.

'He's off my Christmas card list': Broad after being penalised by father

'He's off my Christmas card list': Broad after being penalised by father

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Stuart was docked 15 per cent of his match fees and a third demerit point was added to his disciplinary record - a punishment made on the recommendation of Broad senior for using inappropriate language against Pakistan's player Yasir Shah during the first Test in Manchester.

West Indies fined for slow over-rate against India

West Indies fined for slow over-rate against India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Stafanie Taylor's side was ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

EXPLAINED: New Rule Changes In IPL 2023

EXPLAINED: New Rule Changes In IPL 2023

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

In a bid to make the popular tournament more interesting for fans, the BCCI has introduced new major rules this year.

India fined for slow over-rate in third ODI vs South Africa

India fined for slow over-rate in third ODI vs South Africa

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

India have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in the third ODI in Cape Town, the ICC said on Monday.

Erasmus, Dharmasena to officiate India vs Pak Champions Trophy game

Erasmus, Dharmasena to officiate India vs Pak Champions Trophy game

Rediff.com18 May 2017

India's Sundaram Ravi has been appointed one of the on-field umpires for the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy beginning June 1.

Bangladesh star Shakib banned for 3 games, fined $ 5800

Bangladesh star Shakib banned for 3 games, fined $ 5800

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Shakib tendered an unconditional apology on his official Facebook page, but his act of trying to damage match property is as good as Level III offence.

Every captain has a favourite, Raina had Dhoni's backing: Yuvraj

Every captain has a favourite, Raina had Dhoni's backing: Yuvraj

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'Yusuf Pathan was also performing well at that time and even I was doing well and was also picking wickets. And Raina was not in a good touch then'

The first lady umpire in a men's Test

The first lady umpire in a men's Test

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Australia's Claire Polosak created history as she became the first lady match official in a men's Test match, taking up the fourth umpire's role in the third Test between India and Australia in Sydney.

KKR's Karthik reprimanded for breaching IPL code of conduct

KKR's Karthik reprimanded for breaching IPL code of conduct

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders' wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has been reprimanded for breaching the Indian Premier League's code of conduct during their Qualifier against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.

South Africa fined for slow over-rate in second ODI against India

South Africa fined for slow over-rate in second ODI against India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

South Africa have been fined 20 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in the second ODI in Paarl, the ICC said on Saturday.

India lose 2 WTC points for slow over-rate in 5th Test

India lose 2 WTC points for slow over-rate in 5th Test

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

India have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee and penalised two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham.

Dussen caught behind by Pant: out or not-out?

Dussen caught behind by Pant: out or not-out?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar and team manager Khomotso Masubelele met match officials during the lunch break on Day 2 of the second Test, in Johannesburg, to discuss a questionable caught behind dismissal of Rassie van der Dussen.

Sri Lanka's Nissanka warned for using obscene language

Sri Lanka's Nissanka warned for using obscene language

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

ICC match referee David Boon imposed the sanction after Sri Lanka were found to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

Ranji: Siddarth's haul helps Gujarat nab first win

Ranji: Siddarth's haul helps Gujarat nab first win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Himachal Pradesh, who were bowled out for 130 in their first innings, were 79 for one at stumps on day three needing another 393 runs for an improbable win.

India fined match fee for slow over rate in Sydney

India fined match fee for slow over rate in Sydney

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Virat Kohli's men were found one over short of their target in the stipulated time and were penalised