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Why Pakistan's cricketers are feeling 'restless'

Why Pakistan's cricketers are feeling 'restless'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Pakistan cricket team's director Mohammed Hafeez is reportedly making a lot of players in the side "restless" and the major reason behind the simmering disquiet is his tendency to hold "long meetings and lectures".

Blow for DC! Starc pulls out of remainder of IPL 2025

Blow for DC! Starc pulls out of remainder of IPL 2025

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Mitchell Starc has reportedly decided against returning to India for the remainder of IPL 2025, dealing a blow to his team Delhi Capitals' prospects of reaching the play-offs.

Afghanistan slams Australia after T20 series postponed

Afghanistan slams Australia after T20 series postponed

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Cricket Australia postponed a three-match T20 International home series against Afghanistan's men's team in August this year.

Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dead

Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dead

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Doshi represented India in 33 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals from 1979 to 1983.

'Never Thought I Have Been Forced Out'

'Never Thought I Have Been Forced Out'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'It was tough to give up cricket. But I received very good guidance from my mother. She told me to become a nice human being, whether I am a good cricketer or not.'

Australian players brace for pay-cuts

Australian players brace for pay-cuts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Cricket Australia's revenue pool was originally forecast at around A$400 million ($276 million) in the 2020/21 season but had been slashed due to COVID-19's impact on the schedule.

Why Gillespie quit as Pakistan's red-ball coach

Why Gillespie quit as Pakistan's red-ball coach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

The source said that while Gillespie was aware that the board had stripped him of say in the selection matters, he expected as head coach, he would be consulted by the selectors in the selection of any series.

He just hit Australia's quickest T20 century- Guess who?

He just hit Australia's quickest T20 century- Guess who?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

David hit 11 sixes and six fours to finish on unbeaten 102 off 37 deliveries, with Australia crushing the hosts with 23 balls to spare at Warner Park in Basseterre, Saint Kitts.

Australian IPL cricketers hope travel ban will be lifted: Cummins

Australian IPL cricketers hope travel ban will be lifted: Cummins

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The ban on travellers from India by Australia had added "anxiety" for its cricketers after the Indian Premier League's suspension, Australia vice captain Pat Cummins said, as players isolated in the COVID-ravaged Asian nation on Wednesday.

Former skipper Belinda Clark among favourites to head CA

Former skipper Belinda Clark among favourites to head CA

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

CA boss Nick Hockley to step down

Mark Taylor elected to board of Cricket Australia

Mark Taylor elected to board of Cricket Australia

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

The former Test captain has been elected as director.

Starc record as Australia bowl out Windies for 27 to win 3rd Test

Starc record as Australia bowl out Windies for 27 to win 3rd Test

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Mitchell Starc delivered the fastest five-wicket haul in Test history on Monday as Australia crushed the West Indies by 176 runs in the third Test in Kingston, Jamaica, to complete a 3-0 series sweep.

Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

both Kohli and Rohit have struggled to find their best form, attracting scrutiny following India's recent 0-3 series loss against New Zealand.

Australia women to tour India ahead of ODI World Cup

Australia women to tour India ahead of ODI World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2025

World Cup Tune-up: India Women to host Australia Women for three ODIs in Sept.

T20 World Cup PIX: Inspired Afghanistan stun Australia!

T20 World Cup PIX: Inspired Afghanistan stun Australia!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran shared an opening stand of 118 to drive Afghanistan to a stunning 21-run win over Australia.

Cricket Buzz: Australian coach Lehmann considers Pakistan tough opponent

Cricket Buzz: Australian coach Lehmann considers Pakistan tough opponent

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Australian cricket team coach Darren Lehmann has described Pakistan as tough opponent despite the absence of off-spinner Saeed Ajmal, who is under the ICC scanner for a suspect bowling action.

Women's T20 World Cup moved to UAE amid Bangladesh unrest

Women's T20 World Cup moved to UAE amid Bangladesh unrest

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The ICC on Tuesday said the Women's T20 World Cup will be moved to the United Arab Emirates due to the prevailing unrest in Bangladesh

Hussey blasts post-World Cup T20s as cricket overkill

Hussey blasts post-World Cup T20s as cricket overkill

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Hussey felt this certainly was not the best side competing against the hosts.

Pakistan captain warns Australia...

Pakistan captain warns Australia...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Pakistan's white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan is confident of winning the upcoming T20 international series in Australia and is also eyeing a whitewash of the home team.

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.

Cricket Australia changes rules to lure back 'overseas' players

Cricket Australia changes rules to lure back 'overseas' players

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Sydney-born Robson, 24, is the leading run-scorer in the English County Championship this season with Middlesex and the focus of an 'Ashes-themed tug of war'.

Hazlewood's return ignites RCB's IPL title dream

Hazlewood's return ignites RCB's IPL title dream

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'Josh is such a key figure for us -- not just with his bowling, because we know it's world-class and what he does time and again -- but also as part of the bowling unit, that sort of calm head out there for everybody else to lean on.'

Cricket Australia pledge support for same-sex marriages

Cricket Australia pledge support for same-sex marriages

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Pledging their support for same-sex marriages, the Australian Cricket Board announced on their official website that they have joined more than 1,600 organisations in signing an open letter of support for Australian Marriage Equality.

BCCI's 10-point guidelines kicks into gear

BCCI's 10-point guidelines kicks into gear

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

No separate vehicle for anyone, all players to travel by team bus, BCCI tells state units

Can Gambhir Turn Boys Into Men?

Can Gambhir Turn Boys Into Men?

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Gill, Rahul, Pant and the irrepressible Yashasvi Jaiswal will now have a chance to script the next glorious chapter in Indian cricket.

Bangladesh Board offers grocery essentials for needy

Bangladesh Board offers grocery essentials for needy

Rediff.com5 May 2020

In April, the Australian tour of Bangladesh was postponed due to the persisting coronavirus threat.

Cricket needs his great decision-making: Former Aus coach praises Jay Shah's appointment as ICC Chairman

"Cricket needs his great decision-making": Former Aus coach praises Jay Shah's appointment as ICC Chairman

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Former Australian coach John Buchanan on Thursday congratulated Jay Shah on becoming the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and expressed hope that the incumbent Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary will be able to make all three formats of international cricket a priority for all in the age of T20 franchise cricket.

Viv Richards to mentor Pakistan at T20 WC?

Viv Richards to mentor Pakistan at T20 WC?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Richards could mentor the team in the World Cup a role fulfilled by former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden in the last two T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 where Pakistan reached the semi-final and final.

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Former captain Babar Azam, pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah returned to the Pakistan team for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia.

Was Rizwan forced to accept PCB's diktat?

Was Rizwan forced to accept PCB's diktat?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Pakistan's new white-ball captain Muhammad Rizwan, after initial reluctance, has agreed to the PCB's new selection policy and will not have any voting right in the short-listing of touring squads or the playing eleven, according to a source in the board.

'We Know The Power Of Cricket'

'We Know The Power Of Cricket'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'Cricket as a pathway in the US was not something people thought about 10 years ago, even like five years ago.' 'But now that there is a pathway you can see.'

Australian govt may intervene in CA-ACA dispute

Australian govt may intervene in CA-ACA dispute

Rediff.com28 May 2017

'If it got to a last-minute situation, I suspect that we would offer to provide good officers brokering between the parties, but there's six months between now and the Ashes'

Australia cancel Afghanistan T20s over women's rights

Australia cancel Afghanistan T20s over women's rights

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Australia have called off a T20 series against Afghanistan citing a deteriorating human rights situation for women and girls in the Taliban-ruled country.

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

'International cricket is incomplete without Pakistan.'

Australians cleared to play in IPL in UAE

Australians cleared to play in IPL in UAE

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Australia's scheduled one-day international series against Afghanistan in India has been postponed, the cricket boards of the competing countries said on Sunday, leaving players free to fulfil their Indian Premier League (IPL) commitments.

Pakistan set to recall Babar, Afridi for South Africa ODIs

Pakistan set to recall Babar, Afridi for South Africa ODIs

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Seniors Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are set to make a comeback to Pakistan's ODI team for the tour of South Africa.

Revenue sharing model completely broken: Cricket WI CEO

Revenue sharing model completely broken: Cricket WI CEO

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Hopefully, the South Africa series has woken up the Australian media to the realities of what it's like to operate Test cricket, and unless the boards change the economic model, I don't think Test cricket will thrive outside of the Big Three.'

Aussie Deputy PM Plays Gully Cricket!

Aussie Deputy PM Plays Gully Cricket!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, who we saw on Sunday night at the N D Modi stadium, played gully cricket on the premises of the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi on Monday, November 20, 2023.

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Fans can expect a wide open tournament in the absence of an overwhelming favourite in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

No last minute deal with players, says Cricket Australia

No last minute deal with players, says Cricket Australia

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Australian cricket board confirmed on Friday there would be no eleventh hour breakthrough in a bitter pay dispute with the players' union, leaving more than 200 leading cricketers uncontracted and the fate of future tournaments in limbo.