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Watch Out For These Guys!

Watch Out For These Guys!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The stars who could light up World Cup 2023.

India to tour Lanka for T20 tri-series in 2018; Bangladesh 3rd team

India to tour Lanka for T20 tri-series in 2018; Bangladesh 3rd team

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

During a meeting of the top board officials in Colombo on the occasion of Bangladesh's historic 100th Test match, BCCI CEO Rahul Johri is believed to have had discussions with Bangladesh Cricet Board (BCB) supremo Nazmul Hasan Papon and SLC chief Thilanga Sumathipala.

ICC T20 WC could be shifted out of India to UAE: PCB

ICC T20 WC could be shifted out of India to UAE: PCB

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Reminded that India had planned to host a home series against England and also the Indian Premier League in the first quarter of 2021, Khan said a clear picture would come only by April.

Defiant BCCI to elect secretary, new selection panel at Wednesday's AGM

Defiant BCCI to elect secretary, new selection panel at Wednesday's AGM

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

With the shadow of the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha panel recommendations hanging over its head, the BCCI will be conducting its 87th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday, with election of its honorary secretary being one of the priorities on the agenda.

Pakistan say won't send team to India for 2021 T20 WC

Pakistan say won't send team to India for 2021 T20 WC

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

We will no travel to India for T20 World Cup if they won't come to Pakistan for Asia Cup: PCB

India U-19 Asia Cup hero Ankolekar gets Mumbai call up

India U-19 Asia Cup hero Ankolekar gets Mumbai call up

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The hero of India's Under-19 Asia Cup triumph Atharva Ankolekar has one more reason to celebrate as he has been named in the 17-member Mumbai squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare ODI tournament.

Pak captain Sarfraz not pleased with India's Asia Cup schedule

Pak captain Sarfraz not pleased with India's Asia Cup schedule

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

India were to play two matches in Abu Dhabi but the schedule was tweaked to allow Rohit Sharma's men to play all their matches in Dubai.

$ 200 million: That's how much PCB lost

$ 200 million: That's how much PCB lost

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan, on Monday, disclosed that the Pakistan Cricket Board had incurred losses amounting to $ 200 million because of the Indian team not playing bilateral cricket series in Pakistan.

India, Pakistan to play Asia Cup in Dubai, says Ganguly

India, Pakistan to play Asia Cup in Dubai, says Ganguly

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Pakistan was the designated hosts for the tournament scheduled for September, but with the BCCI making it clear that the Indian team would not be able to travel to the neighbouring country owing to security concerns, the event has been moved to Dubai.

Afghanistan stun India in Under-23s ACC Emerging Teams Cup

Afghanistan stun India in Under-23s ACC Emerging Teams Cup

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

India suffered a shock 28-run defeat against Afghanistan but still qualified for the semi-finals of the Asian Cricket Council Emerging Teams Cup tournament for the under-23 cricket teams, in Singapore, on Thursday.

Pakistan will look to host 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan, says PCB head Raja

Pakistan will look to host 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan, says PCB head Raja

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

The 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan will be a 50-over event with the Asian Cricket Council continuing its tradition of holding the tournament in the same format as that particular year's ICC global event, PCB chairman Ramiz Raja said on Monday.

Asia Cup PHOTOS: Bangladesh stun India to bow out on a high

Asia Cup PHOTOS: Bangladesh stun India to bow out on a high

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4 match played between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.

India lose to Pakistan, crash out of ACC Emerging Cup

India lose to Pakistan, crash out of ACC Emerging Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Pakistan dished out a strong top-order display to put up 267 for seven on the board after opting to bat.

Fans rejoice as Dhoni leads India for 200th time

Fans rejoice as Dhoni leads India for 200th time

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

People who were used to see him lead for 10 years were happy.

India host to Pakistan, Sri Lanka in year-end tri-series?

India host to Pakistan, Sri Lanka in year-end tri-series?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly hoping to convince their Indian counterparts, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), to host a tri-series later this year during an Asian Cricket Council meeting in Chennai.

PHOTOS: India pip Bangladesh in thriller to retain Asia Cup

PHOTOS: India pip Bangladesh in thriller to retain Asia Cup

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A severely hamstrung Kedar Jadhav held his nerve in the closing stages, while the lower order made vital contributions with the bat as India edged past Bangladesh by three wickets to win their seventh Asia Cup title in a pulsating last-ball finish, in Dubai on Friday.

'Fixing' horror returns to haunt South Africa's cricket again?

'Fixing' horror returns to haunt South Africa's cricket again?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Speculation is mounting in Johannesburg that a corruption probe initiated by Cricket South Africa (CSA) may be related to the current RamSlam T20 tournament, which is the only domestic series televised internationally.

BCCI re-confirm Srinivasan's candidature for ICC chairman's post

BCCI re-confirm Srinivasan's candidature for ICC chairman's post

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

With the Supreme Court refusing to restrain N Srinivasan from taking over as the chairman of the International Cricket Council, the Board of Control for Cricket in India sent a final confirmation to the world body intimating that its president-in-exile will be the candidate to head the ICC.

Staying focussed the key during U-19 World Cup, says India coach

Staying focussed the key during U-19 World Cup, says India coach

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The under-19 World Cup begins in the West Indies on Friday and India opens its campaign with a match against South Africa on Saturday.

No chance of Indo-Pak bilateral series next year: PCB

No chance of Indo-Pak bilateral series next year: PCB

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

A top official of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) says he does not see any Indo-Pak bilateral series taking place next year owing to the strained relations between the two countries. Najam Sethi, who heads the PCB executive committee, said that it was highly unlikely Pakistan and India will play a bilateral series next year.

No complacency on World Cup security: ICC

No complacency on World Cup security: ICC

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

International Cricket Council's chief executive David Richardson said security will remain an 'absolute priority' going into the World Cup.

Pakistan mulls Asia Cup, WT20 pull-out in Bangladesh

Pakistan mulls Asia Cup, WT20 pull-out in Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Pakistan's cricket authorities are maintaining a diplomatic stance on the national team's participation in the forthcoming Asia Cup and World T20 in Bangladesh early next year, but chances of a pull-out loom large.

Cricket Buzz: PCB in talks with CA for two-match ODI series in Pakistan

Cricket Buzz: PCB in talks with CA for two-match ODI series in Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani said that the five-match series is scheduled to be held in UAE sometime in late March and early April and PCB was trying to persuade the Australians to play two games in Pakistan.

Asia Cup tournament to move out of Bangladesh?

Asia Cup tournament to move out of Bangladesh?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Organisers of cricket's Asia Cup will hold talks next month to decide whether to move February's tournament out of violence-plagued Bangladesh, a top official said on Thursday.

BCCI issues tender for team sponsorship

BCCI issues tender for team sponsorship

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

After a bitter split with sponsors Sahara, the BCCI on Saturday invited tenders for the sponsorship rights of the Indian team for all the Board, ICC and Asian Cricket Council events from January 2014 to March 2017.

Sthalekar, Abbas and Kallis inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Sthalekar, Abbas and Kallis inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

'Never in my wildest dreams did I believe that I would ever get to join such an illustrious group of players'

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Former ESPN Star Sports MD Sawhney has already been working alongside outgoing Chief Executive Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

Kohli, Deepti, Jemimah nominated for Player of the Month award

Kohli, Deepti, Jemimah nominated for Player of the Month award

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli, who has been in great form at the T20 World Cup, along with India women star players Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma were nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for October.

PCB nominates Zaheer Abbas for ICC presidency

PCB nominates Zaheer Abbas for ICC presidency

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday having received the nomination of former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas for presidency, saying it will now be referred to the world body's Nominations Committee for consideration.

Will India agree to play Pakistan in neutral venue?

Will India agree to play Pakistan in neutral venue?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Khan on Saturday hinted that India's league matches in the Asia Cup, which it will be hosting, could be held at a neutral venue if the sport's continental body gives the nod. Pakistan is scheduled to host the Asia Cup T20 tournament in September this year but there remains doubts over India's participation considering the prevailing political climate.

Australia postpones Afghanistan Test until 'situation is clearer'

Australia postpones Afghanistan Test until 'situation is clearer'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed on Friday it has postponed the Afghanistan Test in Hobart scheduled for November 27 until the situation regarding the women's game in the South Asian nation becomes clearer.

IOA chief PT Usha breaks silence on CEO controversy

IOA chief PT Usha breaks silence on CEO controversy

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

No question of going back on IOA CEO's appointment, says PT Usha

Presence of Pakistan prompts Asia Cup shift from India to UAE

Presence of Pakistan prompts Asia Cup shift from India to UAE

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Tuesday shifted the 50-over Asia Cup from India to United Arab Emirates as the Board of Control for Cricket in India could not procure permission from the central government to host Pakistan.

India U-19 hero Atharva dedicates match-winning show to late father

India U-19 hero Atharva dedicates match-winning show to late father

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Upcoming spinner Atharva Ankolekar on Sunday dedicated his match-winning five-wicket haul in the Asia Cup Under-19 final to his late father, a former employee of Mumbai's public transport service who did night shifts for eight long years to help his son realise his dream.

Asia Cup: Pakistan to play Bangladesh in tournament opener

Asia Cup: Pakistan to play Bangladesh in tournament opener

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Defending Asia Cup champions Pakistan will reportedly play against hosts Bangladesh in the opening match of the tournament on February 25, according to the schedule unveiled by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) at Dhaka.

Asia Cup to go ahead in Bangladesh; Afghanistan added

Asia Cup to go ahead in Bangladesh; Afghanistan added

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

The security concerns triggered by political unrest in Bangladesh notwithstanding, the country will remain the host of the Asia Cup next month, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced on Saturday.

Anderson complaint threatens to sour India-England relations

Anderson complaint threatens to sour India-England relations

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

As England paceman Jimmy Anderson faces the prospect of a ban following a complaint from India, relations between the sides are in danger of becoming seriously soured in the wake of the latest contentious issue involving the Asian powerhouse.

Why coach Dravid will skip the Under-23 Emerging Trophy

Why coach Dravid will skip the Under-23 Emerging Trophy

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

BCCI has decided that it will allow the former India captain to join his franchise Delhi Daredevils, who will start their preparatory camp for the forthcoming tenth edition of the Indian Premier League later this month.

Snubbed by BCCI, Srinivasan is 2nd most influential man in Asian Sport

Snubbed by BCCI, Srinivasan is 2nd most influential man in Asian Sport

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

A definitive guide to the movers and shakers who sit at the helm of the Asian sports boom.