News for '-match-referee'

Kaul reprimanded for breaching IPL code of conduct

Kaul reprimanded for breaching IPL code of conduct

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Kaul has been in fine form so far in the season, taking nine wickets in six games.

Was de Kock to blame for Fakhar Zaman's run-out?

Was de Kock to blame for Fakhar Zaman's run-out?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Cricket fans, critics and some former players have pointed out that de Kock "deliberately misled" Zaman into believing the ball was at the non-strikers end and then ran him out.

India's Ravi in ICC panel of umpires for World Cup

India's Ravi in ICC panel of umpires for World Cup

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council named four World Cup winners in a 25-member match officials' team for Cricket World Cup 2015, which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand from February 14 to March 29. The team includes five officials from the elite panel of ICC match referees, 12 umpires from the elite panel of ICC umpires and eight umpires from the international panel of ICC umpires.

ICC defends Dharmasena's overthrow call during World Cup final

ICC defends Dharmasena's overthrow call during World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The International Cricket Council came out in defence of umpire Kumar Dharmasena for his controversial decision to award six overthrow runs, instead of five, to England during the World Cup final against New Zealand.

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

India have won the Asia Cup on seven occasions, Sri Lanka on five occasions, with Pakistan winning it twice.

Pak domestic cricket hit by ball tampering

Pak domestic cricket hit by ball tampering

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Despite the introduction of stronger anti-corruption codes by the PCB, incidents of indiscipline, bad behavior and ball tampering are still in vogue in the ongoing domestic cricket season in Pakistan.

Basaksehir, PSG players walk off after alleged racism

Basaksehir, PSG players walk off after alleged racism

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Istanbul Basaksehir's players, closely followed by their opponents Paris St Germain, walked off the pitch during a Champions League soccer game on Tuesday after the Turkish club accused a match official of racism.

Umpire Harper warned about Smith, Warner in 2016

Umpire Harper warned about Smith, Warner in 2016

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

A match referee had warned of disgraced Australian cricketers Steve Smith and David Warner "being involved in a ball-tampering incident" in the domestic Sheffield Shield in 2016, a media report said on Friday.

'The pollution-related controversy has not strained player relations'

'The pollution-related controversy has not strained player relations'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Mathews dismissed suggestions that the episode has created bad blood between the sides.

Zampa reprimanded for abusive language

Zampa reprimanded for abusive language

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa has received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the International Cricket Council's code of conduct during the World Cup match against West Indies.

Southee takes 300th wicket as NZ edge towards win

Southee takes 300th wicket as NZ edge towards win

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

They will need to bat the entire final day on a deteriorating Bay Oval pitch in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday to stop the hosts taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

'Why are you smiling at me? Do you like boys?'

'Why are you smiling at me? Do you like boys?'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Shannon Gabriel extends unreserved apology to Joe Root for sledging

Windies great Sir Everton Weekes dies at 95

Windies great Sir Everton Weekes dies at 95

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'He was literally a founding father of our cricket. May he rest in peace'

England captain Morgan banned for fourth Pakistan ODI

England captain Morgan banned for fourth Pakistan ODI

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Match referee Richie Richardson imposed the suspension on Morgan after England were ruled to be two overs short after time allowances during their victory over Pakistan in the third ODI in Bristol on Tuesday.

Players barred from using India logo in domestic cricket

Players barred from using India logo in domestic cricket

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has instructed match referees to ensure that none of the India players -- current or discarded -- sport the India logo either on their helmet or on their gear in domestic matches.

DRS row: Should ICC sanction Australia captain Smith?

DRS row: Should ICC sanction Australia captain Smith?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Former India captains have called on cricket authorities to investigate Australia skipper Steve Smith amid allegations his team flouted the rules of the game when deciding whether to review decisions during the second Test.

IPL: Hogg reprimanded for using inappropriate language

IPL: Hogg reprimanded for using inappropriate language

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Brad Hogg received an official reprimand by the match referee for using inappropriate language during his side's five-wicket defeat in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Gujarat Lions at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Sunday.

Pollard fined, handed demerit point

Pollard fined, handed demerit point

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The International Cricket Council said that Pollard's conduct was in breach of Level One of the ICC Code of Conduct. Pollard was found to have violated Article 2.4 of the code of conduct.

Dharmasena, Kettleborough to take charge of World Cup final

Dharmasena, Kettleborough to take charge of World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Check out on-field umpires for the ICC Cricket World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand on Sunday in Melbourne.

Perth pitch was by no means 'average': Tendulkar

Perth pitch was by no means 'average': Tendulkar

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar, on Sunday, joined a host of former players in slamming average rating given to the Perth stadium pitch, saying only such tracks can revive Test cricket.

Kumble rubbishes ball tampering allegations against Kohli

Kumble rubbishes ball tampering allegations against Kohli

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

India coach Anil Kumble categorically dismissed allegations of ball tampering levelled against skipper Virat Kohli by the British media, stating that he does not believe in "giving wind to such stories".

India vs SL 1st T20I called off due to wet patches on pitch

India vs SL 1st T20I called off due to wet patches on pitch

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The first T20 International between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati on Sunday was abandoned due to damp patches on the track, with Assam Cricket Association (ACA) groundsmen failing to prevent the rain water from seeping into the covers. The umpires held several inspections but the dampness on the pitch did not allow a single ball to be bowled, much to the disappointment of a strong 35000 crowd at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, which was hosting only its second T20I.

Jaffer slams 'unfit' pitches in Vadodara for Hazare trophy

Jaffer slams 'unfit' pitches in Vadodara for Hazare trophy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Jaffer took to Twitter to vent out his frustration.

Arun Lal slammed for 'very poor pitch' comment

Arun Lal slammed for 'very poor pitch' comment

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Arun Lal's "very poor pitch" comment on the opening day drew a sharp rebuttal from the Saurashtra Cricket Association on Wednesday after its curator, Mahendra Rajdev, said the Bengal coach erred in his judgement by jumping the gun in the ongoing Ranji Trophy final in Rajkot.

Dissenting Rohit Sharma docked 50 per cent of his match fee

Dissenting Rohit Sharma docked 50 per cent of his match fee

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Rohit admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.1.5 of the IPL Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials.

Faf du Plessis suspended for one Test

Faf du Plessis suspended for one Test

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Du Plessis will sit out the final match of the series starting in Johannesburg on Friday

Sri Lanka players refuse to sign contract; ECB institutionally racist?

Sri Lanka players refuse to sign contract; ECB institutionally racist?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The decision wasn't surprising as almost all the senior players in unison, had made it clear that the contracts offered by the Sri Lanka Cricket wasn't to their liking

Australia board apologises after India players complain of racist abuse

Australia board apologises after India players complain of racist abuse

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Play was halted for a few minutes on the fourth day of the third Test between India and Australia after the visiting players complained of abuse from the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Nissanka fined, reprimanded for dissent

Nissanka fined, reprimanded for dissent

Rediff.com11 May 2003

The Sir Lanka fast bowler had showed dissent in the opening \n\ngame of the triangular\n\nseries against Pakistan.

We expected Motera wicket to hold up little longer than it did: Silverwood

We expected Motera wicket to hold up little longer than it did: Silverwood

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The Motera pitch came in for sharp criticism from some former players after England were bowled out for 112 and 81 in the two innings as India crushed them by 10 wickets to grab a 2-1 lead

'This unfit pitch was no advert for Test cricket - India should be docked WTC points'

'This unfit pitch was no advert for Test cricket - India should be docked WTC points'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

England on Thursday suffered an embarrassing 10-wicket defeat in the third Test against India on a spin-friendly Motera track to go down 1-2 in the four-match series and the result garnered varied reactions from the British media.

Gambhir's appeal rejected, M Vijay in squad

Gambhir's appeal rejected, M Vijay in squad

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

India Test opener Gautam Gambhir's appeal against his one-match ban has been rejected. The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday received the order of Justice Albie Sachs, the lead Appeals Commissioner, on Gambhir's appeal against the decision of ICC Match Referee Chris Broad imposing a one-Test ban against him. While rejecting the appeal, Sachs also upheld the penalty imposed by the Match Referee.

West Indies' Pooran suspended for ball-tampering

West Indies' Pooran suspended for ball-tampering

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Pooran was handed a four-match suspension after admitting to ball-tampering

MCG pitch rated poor after drawn Ashes Test

MCG pitch rated poor after drawn Ashes Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

'As such, the pitch did not allow an even contest between the bat and the ball as it neither favoured the batsmen too much nor it gave the bowlers sufficient opportunity to take wickets'

Rabada sorry for letting team down

Rabada sorry for letting team down

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Rabada was handed a one-match ban by the International Cricket Council

Nagpur pitch receives official warning

Nagpur pitch receives official warning

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The International Cricket Council announced on Monday that Jamtha Stadium, Nagpur, has been given an official warning under the ICC Pitch Monitoring Process following the third Test between India and South Africa.

A sneak peek into Ranji captains conclave

A sneak peek into Ranji captains conclave

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The captains and coaches also deliberated over the relevance of Duleep Trophy and the Irani Trophy.

We had no plans to play Chahal, but..., says Kohli

We had no plans to play Chahal, but..., says Kohli

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Kohli was full of praise for all his players but singled out Jadeja and Chahal for their efforts.

Gambhir handed one-Test ban

Gambhir handed one-Test ban

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir was handed a one-Test ban by the International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee on Friday for breaching the spirit of the game in the third Test against Australia. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said in a statement the player would lodge an appeal against the decision.

Kings XI eager to put controversy behind as they face RCB

Kings XI eager to put controversy behind as they face RCB

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

KL Rahul and Co would like forget the unsavoury incident and focus on the task ahead.