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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.

Former Pakistan captain Raja named new PCB chairman

Former Pakistan captain Raja named new PCB chairman

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has been elected the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for a tenure of three years after winning an unopposed election.

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A look at the 10 cricketers who were punished for drug related offences.

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'This is a landmark moment for Lord's, with women's cricket now documented in the dressing rooms for the first time.'

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner bans to end during Pakistan ODI series

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner bans to end during Pakistan ODI series

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner could be in line for an immediate return to the Australian team when their bans expire midway through the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

We need to get better at spin, says Australia's Wade

We need to get better at spin, says Australia's Wade

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Bangladesh thrashed Australia by 60 runs in Dhaka on Monday to secure a comprehensive 4-1 series win, with the tourists' batsmen managing just 62 in 13.4 overs, their worst ever total in the format.

Australia still planning Afghanistan Test in November

Australia still planning Afghanistan Test in November

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Australia are still planning to host Afghanistan in the countries' first ever Test, Cricket Australia (CA) said, despite uncertainty raised after the Taliban seized power in the South Asian country.

Cricket Australia battles financial crisis amid coronavirus

Cricket Australia battles financial crisis amid coronavirus

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Under financial stress, Cricket Australia has already put 80 per cent of its staff on 20 per cent salary till end of June, while a handful of others, including the executives, remained on 80 per cent pay.

'This Aussie team doesn't carry baggage of past'

'This Aussie team doesn't carry baggage of past'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Pat Cummins would tell anyone who cares to listen that his unit doesn't carry the baggage of victories and defeats of his predecessors.

Australia's captain spills the tactics that crushed India

Australia's captain spills the tactics that crushed India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Weibgen also heaped praise on Harjas Singh, who top-scored for Australia with 55.

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Rediff.com27 May 2018

The ICC said it is investigating but also stated that the channel has not cooperated in the matter.

South Africa looking to take Netherlands in their stride!

South Africa looking to take Netherlands in their stride!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

From staying under the radar in the lead-up to the World Cup to becoming high-flyers, South Africa have started playing to potential and are firm favourites against the Dutch.

Buzz: UAE-Ireland 3rd ODI called off due to quarantine protocols

Buzz: UAE-Ireland 3rd ODI called off due to quarantine protocols

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The second match of the four-game series was postponed on Tuesday when four more UAE players tested positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the total to seven COVID-19 cases.

Ashes: England give conditional approval for Aus tour

Ashes: England give conditional approval for Aus tour

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

CA, the ECB and Australian authorities had been negotiating for many months over the touring conditions in a country where international arrivals have to isolate in quarantine hotels for 14 days, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Sri Lanka Cricket name Englishman Farbrace as coach

Sri Lanka Cricket name Englishman Farbrace as coach

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Englishman Paul Farbrace will succeed Graham Ford as Sri Lanka's head coach from the start of next year, the country's cricket board said on Friday.

Cummins won't return for remainder of IPL 2021 in UAE

Cummins won't return for remainder of IPL 2021 in UAE

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Cummins has already made it clear that he would not be taking part in the remaining matches of the IPL

COVID-19 missteps topple Sandpaper-gate survivor Roberts

COVID-19 missteps topple Sandpaper-gate survivor Roberts

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Cricket Australia (CA) announced Kevin Roberts' resignation with immediate effect on Tuesday, following months of criticism over his stewardship during the COVID-19 shutdown.

Extended New Zealand squad flies out of Pakistan on chartered plane

Extended New Zealand squad flies out of Pakistan on chartered plane

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

An extended 33-member New Zealand cricket squad left for Dubai on a chartered flight from Islamabad on Saturday evening, a day after abandoning its entire tour of the country over security fears.

Brisbane Test set to be rescheduled; Australian players not ready

Brisbane Test set to be rescheduled; Australian players not ready

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The first Test between India and Australia is all set to be rescheduled as three of the senior cricketers in Shane Watson, David Warner and Brad Haddin are amongst those who have already said that they are not in perfect state of mind to return to competitive cricket.

Buzz: Bangladesh mull SL tour in October

Buzz: Bangladesh mull SL tour in October

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Michael Kasprowicz quits Cricket Australia Board

Golf's Rio exodus may hit cricket's Olympic prospects: ICC

Golf's Rio exodus may hit cricket's Olympic prospects: ICC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

High-profile withdrawals of male golfers from next month's Rio Games might damage cricket's chances of becoming an Olympic sport, fears the International Cricket Council (ICC). Golf's return to Olympics for the first time since 1904 has been hit by big-name male withdrawals over health concerns triggered by the outbreak of the Zika virus in Brazil. The top four male golfers in the world -- Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy -- have pulled out and ICC Chief Executive Dave Richardson fears a ripple effect.

IPL 2024 Final: 'Our plan certainly wasn't to get bowled out for 113'

IPL 2024 Final: 'Our plan certainly wasn't to get bowled out for 113'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

It was all down to a few good deliveries, said Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach Simon Helmot.

Gavaskar demands full-fledged women's IPL to tap talent

Gavaskar demands full-fledged women's IPL to tap talent

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Gavaskar said a women's IPL should be on cards even if there's isn't enough Indian talent to have an eight-team IPL. Gavaskar cited the examples of Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, who gained from playing the women's Big Bash League.

Will Aussie IPL stars get flights home?

Will Aussie IPL stars get flights home?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

CA will talk to the IPL franchise owners on this arrangement but conceded that it will not be a simple thing.

Big positive from Melbourne: Indian players test negative for COVID

Big positive from Melbourne: Indian players test negative for COVID

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

India's cricketers and staff have been cleared of COVID-19

Pakistan tries to allay Australian fears over tour

Pakistan tries to allay Australian fears over tour

Rediff.com1 Jan 2008

Pakistan is confident Australia's cricket tour in March and April can go ahead despite security fears, officials said on Tuesday.

Can India Reverse 2019 Semis Defeat?

Can India Reverse 2019 Semis Defeat?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

India face a replay of their 2019 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, while South Africa are set for a tough Australian challenge as the semi-final line-ups was confirmed on Saturday.

'Bio-secure' Adelaide Oval could be hub for India Test series

'Bio-secure' Adelaide Oval could be hub for India Test series

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Australia vice captain Travis Head backed on Thursday the idea of playing the entire Test series against India in a 'bio-secure' Adelaide Oval to ensure the lucrative fixture goes ahead later this year. Cricket Australia (CA) is banking heavily on the series, reportedly worth A$300 million ($195 million) in revenue, to help it cope with a financial crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

PIX: Shastri, Engineer honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

PIX: Shastri, Engineer honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Ravi Shastri said that it was a touching moment for him to get bestowed with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.

'Aussies still in primary school compared to Indians'

'Aussies still in primary school compared to Indians'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Chappell said 'the skill level of Indian youth teams would embarrass some of our first-class teams'.

'Little inside joke': Travis Head on his celebration after scoring ton

'Little inside joke': Travis Head on his celebration after scoring ton

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Travis Head revealed that his celebration after completing the century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) was for head coach Daniel Vettori.

Cricket Buzz: Stewart wants IPL cut-off date after Surrey lose Curran

Cricket Buzz: Stewart wants IPL cut-off date after Surrey lose Curran

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Curran went unsold in February's IPL auction but Kolkata Knight Riders recruited him for around $247,000 earlier this month to replace injured Australian paceman Mitchell Starc.

Warner and Slater deny late night pub brawl in Maldives

Warner and Slater deny late night pub brawl in Maldives

Rediff.com9 May 2021

According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Warner and Slater got into a late night physical altercation

WTC Final: Kohli, Siraj on early flight to London

WTC Final: Kohli, Siraj on early flight to London

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The final will be played at the Oval from June 7-11.

Dean Jones favourite to become Pakistan's new coach

Dean Jones favourite to become Pakistan's new coach

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made up its mind to appoint former Australia batsman Dean Jones as chief coach of the Pakistan cricket team.

Cricket Buzz: England eye one coach for all formats

Cricket Buzz: England eye one coach for all formats

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

ECB confirms playing conditions for The Hundred

IPL 2024: 'RCB have switched on the attacking mode'

IPL 2024: 'RCB have switched on the attacking mode'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

After six consecutive defeats, Royal Challengers won five matches on the bounce to remain in contention for a play-offs berth.

Australian team arrives in Hyderabad

Australian team arrives in Hyderabad

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

The Australian team arrived in Hyderabad on Monday amid tight security for a four-day match against the Board President's XI.

Aus take on Indian rookies in warm-up vs Board President's XI

Aus take on Indian rookies in warm-up vs Board President's XI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The Australians, led by Steve Smith, arrived in Chennai from Bangladesh after drawing a two-Test series and the match tomorrow would give them opportunity to at least switch to the One-day format.

Warner hopes to get home from Pakistan for Warne farewell

Warner hopes to get home from Pakistan for Warne farewell

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Warne's death rocked the Australian squad on tour in Pakistan and the feelings were still raw nearly a week later, Warner said