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Defeat and fine: Pakistan's Champions Trophy disaster

Defeat and fine: Pakistan's Champions Trophy disaster

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Pakistan cricket team was fined five percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi.

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Surya-led India continued their dominant run in T20I cricket, handing Pakistan their third loss in the head-to-head encounters between these two sides in the final of the Asia Cup at Dubai on Sunday. I

Why UAE Sacrificed Knock-Out Entry Against Pakistan

Why UAE Sacrificed Knock-Out Entry Against Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

When I asked UAE Skipper Muhammad Waseem why his team did not appeal for a walkover, he said his team had come to play, and that they had decided to wait as per the request from the authorities. Would any Test-playing country have waited and remained sporting enough to sacrifice their opportunity to play in the knock-out stage?

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Illingworth, Kettleborough gear up for World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Match officials for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final

Kohli penalised for Boxing Day incident with Konstas

Kohli penalised for Boxing Day incident with Konstas

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli fined 20 per cent match fees, one demerit point for his altercation with Sam Konstas

'Kohli has accepted the charge; taken responsibility'

'Kohli has accepted the charge; taken responsibility'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said there is no place for physical contact on the cricket field, following the face-off between Virat Kohli and Australia's debutant Sam Konstas.

'Emotions Got To Us'

'Emotions Got To Us'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'I was just doing my gloves when I got the little shoulder charge, but it happens in cricket.'

Coetzee's angry outburst costs him

Coetzee's angry outburst costs him

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

South African pacer Gerald Coetzee has been reprimanded for showing dissent at the umpire's decision during the fourth T20 International against India in Johannesburg, the ICC said on Tuesday.

Umpires announced for World Cup semis

Umpires announced for World Cup semis

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Tucker, Illingworth to officiate in India-NZ semifinal; Menon on-field umpire for second semifinal

ICC reprimands Wade for dissent against umpires

ICC reprimands Wade for dissent against umpires

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade has been reprimanded by the ICC for "showing dissent at an umpire's decision" during his side's win over England in the T20 World Cup

Australia coach McDonald accuses India of 'intimidation'

Australia coach McDonald accuses India of 'intimidation'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald accused the Indian team of trying to 'intimidate' young batter Sam Konstas.

ICC rates Ind vs Aus ODI World Cup final pitch 'average'

ICC rates Ind vs Aus ODI World Cup final pitch 'average'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which hosted the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on November 19 has been rated "average" by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

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.

Gavaskar bats for Kohli; Aussies fume!

Gavaskar bats for Kohli; Aussies fume!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli was not extended any special treatment, asserted India great Sunil Gavaskar, but some former Australia players felt the batting superstar got away lightly for his physical altercation with debutant Sam Konstas in the ongoing Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Australia, England pay the price for slow over rates

Australia, England pay the price for slow over rates

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Australia, England fined for slow over-rate after first Ashes Test

India vs Aus: ICC rates Nagpur and Delhi pitches

India vs Aus: ICC rates Nagpur and Delhi pitches

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

As per reports in Australian media, the ICC and match referee has given an 'average' rating to both pitches.

ODI World Cup: List of umpires; Menon, Dharmasena to officiate opener

ODI World Cup: List of umpires; Menon, Dharmasena to officiate opener

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India's Nitin Menon and Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena will officiate the World Cup opener between England and New Zealand on October 5.

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.

ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average' after Pakistan v England Test

ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average' after Pakistan v England Test

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'I found the pitch to be below average as per the ICC guidelines'

Ashes controversy: Moeen fined for using drying spray

Ashes controversy: Moeen fined for using drying spray

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Ali admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees

West Indies fined for maintaining slow over-rate

West Indies fined for maintaining slow over-rate

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

West Indies had salt rubbed into the wound of their exit from the ICC Champions Trophy when they were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their rain-hit Group B match against South Africa at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.

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.

Dhoni gets one-match ban for slow over rate

Dhoni gets one-match ban for slow over rate

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been banned for one ODI after his side was fined for a second minor over-rate offence within a year during the cricket tri-series match against Australia in Brisbane on Sunday.

India fined for slow over-rate in third Test

India fined for slow over-rate in third Test

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was on Thursday docked 60 per cent of his match fee while his teammates received a 30 per cent fine each for maintaining a slow over-rate during South Africa's second innings in the third and final Test in Cape Town.

Paranavitana fined for breaching Code of Conduct

Paranavitana fined for breaching Code of Conduct

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Sri Lanka opener Tharanga Paranavitana has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee after being found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second Test against New Zealand. The punishment was handed down by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees following a hearing at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground at the conclusion of the second Test in Colombo on Sunday.

Shakib, Shahadat fined for excessive appealing

Shakib, Shahadat fined for excessive appealing

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Bangladesh spinner Shakib Al Hasan and fast bowler Shahadat Hossain have been fined 10 per cent and five per cent of their match fee while opener Imrul Kayes has received a reprimand for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials during the first Test against West Indies at St Vincent.

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.

Jittery Aussies: Cummins clicks pics of pitch!

Jittery Aussies: Cummins clicks pics of pitch!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Probably the pitch is playing on Australians' mind before the big match.

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.

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.

New Zealand fined for slow over-rate in England defeat

New Zealand fined for slow over-rate in England defeat

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The Kiwis were ruled two overs short of the target when time allowances were considered by match referee Andy Pycroft.

Asif Ali, Fareed Ahmad fined for on-field altercation

Asif Ali, Fareed Ahmad fined for on-field altercation

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

According to an ICC statement, Ali breached Article 2.6 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "using a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting during an International Match".

Jadeja used offensive language against Watson; fined

Jadeja used offensive language against Watson; fined

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Ravindra Jadeja is in news as he was fined 10 per cent of his match fee for using offensive language against Shane Watson after dismissing the Australian batsman in the seventh One-day match in Bangalore.

ICC reprimands Bairstow for 'audible obscenity'

ICC reprimands Bairstow for 'audible obscenity'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Bairstow admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees

Jadeja fined for applying cream on finger

Jadeja fined for applying cream on finger

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Ravindra Jadeja was on Saturday fined 25 per cent of his match fee for applying cream on the swollen index finger of his bowling hand without taking permission from the on-field umpires on Day 1 of the match.

England pacer Anderson fined for showing dissent at umpire's decision

England pacer Anderson fined for showing dissent at umpire's decision

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

England pacer James Anderson has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the second day of the ongoing fifth Test against India in London.

Kohli's Brain Fade: How India Lost The Plot

Kohli's Brain Fade: How India Lost The Plot

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Those three wickets for six runs, in a manic final 15 minutes of the day's play, undid all the good work that had gone before, asserts Prem Panicker.

Philander fined for swearing at Buttler

Philander fined for swearing at Buttler

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Philander admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by match referee Andy Pycroft.

South Africa fined for slow over-rate in 4th ODI

South Africa fined for slow over-rate in 4th ODI

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

ICC match referee Andy Pycroft imposed the fine after Aiden Markram's side was ruled to be one over short of their target in Saturday's match, when time allowances were taken into consideration.

Dilshan, Jayawardene reprimanded for excessive appealing

Dilshan, Jayawardene reprimanded for excessive appealing

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan and Mahela Jayawardene have been officially reprimanded for excessive appealing during their Champions Trophy match against New Zealand in Birmingham.