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Nick Hockley named CA's interim chief after Roberts quits

Nick Hockley named CA's interim chief after Roberts quits

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

While Eddings cast Roberts's departure as a mutual decision, he also said CA wanted a "new leadership style" and the permanent successor would need strong communication skills.

Warner axed from Australia's ODI squad, Starc injured

Warner axed from Australia's ODI squad, Starc injured

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Batsman David Warner has been dropped from Australia's one-day international squad while paceman Mitchell Starc will fly back home because of lower back soreness, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.

'Incredibly safe' Aussies to be relentless against Pakistan

'Incredibly safe' Aussies to be relentless against Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

'Pakistan is an incredible cricket nation. We feel lucky to get to come back here after a whole generation didn't get the chance to play any cricket over here.'

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.

Cricket Buzz: 'Fresh blood will help England raise game for Ashes'

Cricket Buzz: 'Fresh blood will help England raise game for Ashes'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The 16-man squad includes batsmen Mark Stoneman and Dawid Malan and fast bowler Jake Ball, who have 11 Test caps between them, as well as three uncapped players in paceman Craig Overton, spinner Mason Crane and wicketkeeper Ben Foakes.

'Modern-day Bradman', record-breaking Smith pips Tendulkar

'Modern-day Bradman', record-breaking Smith pips Tendulkar

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'I love playing here at Lord's. It's a nice place to play if you get in, you get good value for your shots and yeah, nice to get myself back up on the honours board again.'

Gayle gets WICB clearance to play for RCB

Gayle gets WICB clearance to play for RCB

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Explosive West Indies batsman Chris Gayle got clearance from his cricket Board (WICB) to play in the ongoing Indian Premier League after Royal Challengers Bangalore roped him in as a replacement for injured Australian left-arm pacer Dirk Nannes.

Bangladesh coach Siddons shown the door

Bangladesh coach Siddons shown the door

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to part ways with chief coach Jamie Siddons, just days after the national team failed to make it to the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Australia ditching 'crystal ball' for new funding model

Australia ditching 'crystal ball' for new funding model

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The postponement of the Twenty20 World Cup, which was to be staged in Australia in October and November, will mean some A$20 million less in the board's coffers in 2020, CA has estimated.

'Forget DRS controversy, the series should go on without any hiccups'

'Forget DRS controversy, the series should go on without any hiccups'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Committee of Administrators (COA) member Diana Edulji believes that the BCCI did the right thing by calling truce on the 'DRS Controversy' as it would have 'shifted focus' from India's win in Bengaluru.

Aus assistant coach to miss England tour for IPL

Aus assistant coach to miss England tour for IPL

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The 39-year-old will resume his duties with the Australian men's team at the conclusion of the IPL.

Australia to have behaviour 'charter' in wake of ball-tampering

Australia to have behaviour 'charter' in wake of ball-tampering

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Cricket Australia will draw up a 'charter' governing player behaviour in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal that has rocked the nation over the last fortnight, chairman David Peever said on Friday.

CA likely to dump Howard's candidacy for ICC post

CA likely to dump Howard's candidacy for ICC post

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Cricket Australia is likely to drop John Howard as its candidate for the International Cricket Council's president-elect post on Friday, a media report said.

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

India played the tournament's best cricket for nearly six weeks but it was the familiar sight of Australia celebrating with the trophy as fireworks exploded overhead when the 13th edition of the World Cup came to a close on Sunday.

Bedi recovering well after brain surgery

Bedi recovering well after brain surgery

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

'He had the blood clot (in his brain) removed six days back, just after the bypass surgery. He is recovering well.'

Australia PM offers State funeral for Shane Warne

Australia PM offers State funeral for Shane Warne

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Saturday that late spin legend Shane Warne will receive a state funeral, while the country's cricket board decided to rename a stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the famed leg-spinner's honour as the country mourned the loss of one of its greatest sportspersons.

Warner warned by CA to mend ways and stop looking for trouble

Warner warned by CA to mend ways and "stop looking for trouble"

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

David Warner has been warned by his cricket Board boss to "stop looking for trouble" after he engaged in verbal spat with Indian opener Rohit Sharma during the tri-series match between their sides in Melbourne on Sunday.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI to continue with neutral curators in next Ranji season

Cricket Buzz: BCCI to continue with neutral curators in next Ranji season

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Encouraged by the positive feedback during the last domestic season, the BCCI will continue with neutral curators in the upcoming 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, a move that also scuttled the home state associations' habit of preparing pitches as per their wishes.

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.

India-Pakistan: Hayden warns Rohit ahead of blockbuster Asia Cup clash

India-Pakistan: Hayden warns Rohit ahead of blockbuster Asia Cup clash

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Matthew Hayden wants India skipper Rohit Sharma to negotiate Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi's first three overs with "caution".

Jaipur to host India-Aus first ODI

Jaipur to host India-Aus first ODI

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

The Australian cricket team will arrive in Delhi for a seven-match one-day series against India on October 21. Jaipur will host the first match on October 25 while the last is slated for November 11, in Mumbai.

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Fans wearing the India jersey, carrying the Indian flag, laughing, joking and anticipating an India win are moving towards the Narendra Modi stadium. There are families, friends, children, adults, teenagers, middle aged and the senior citizen who have all painted the city blue.

'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.

Delhi didn't keep promise to retain me; not a nice feeling: ABD

Delhi didn't keep promise to retain me; not a nice feeling: ABD

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

One of the greatest batters of modern era, AB de Villiers has revealed that he was snubbed by erstwhile Delhi Daredevils after spending three seasons at the IPL franchise.

Australia not looking at Smith to lead the team

Australia not looking at Smith to lead the team

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Eddings said CA has given vice-captaincy to various players over the years and will go by the selectors' recommendation when the time comes to pick a successor to Paine.

Thackeray's stand on Aussies in IPL in 2-3 days

Thackeray's stand on Aussies in IPL in 2-3 days

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

A day after Union Minister Sharad Pawar met Bal Thackeray requesting him to withdraw its threat against Australian cricketers' participation in Indian Premier League, Shiv Sena on Monday said it would take a final call on the issue in two-three days

Team India's training camp could be held 'end of June'

Team India's training camp could be held 'end of June'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India believes that it will be able to 'pull something off' towards the end of June as the body discusses resumption of training for the top Indian cricketers.

India fine with playing entire series in Adelaide, says BCCI's Dhumal

India fine with playing entire series in Adelaide, says BCCI's Dhumal

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Australia vice-captain Travis Head on Thursday backed the idea of playing the entire Test series behind closed doors at Adelaide Oval, where an on-site hotel is under construction, to ensure it goes ahead amid restrictions forced by the COVID-19 pandemic.'

Will India get another talent like Mohammed Shami?

Will India get another talent like Mohammed Shami?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Mohammed Shami possesses a rare ability of landing the ball in an upright seam position every single time and no coach in the world can create such a fast bowling "artist", gushed India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey.

Azhar terms Aussies 'uncivilized'

Azhar terms Aussies 'uncivilized'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin slammed the Australians on the podium incident.

ICC rules out action after BCCI and CA spar on DRS issue

ICC rules out action after BCCI and CA spar on DRS issue

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The Virat Kohli-Steve Smith clash on the controversial DRS call today triggered a full blown verbal war between the Cricket Boards of India and Australia before the ICC ruled out action against the two captains as charges were not laid.

Australia optimistic on crowds, schedule for Ashes amid Covid

Australia optimistic on crowds, schedule for Ashes amid Covid

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Chief executive Nick Hockley told local media on Wednesday that rising vaccination rates in Australia gave him "a degree of optimism" that the lucrative series against England would go ahead as planned, starting in Brisbane on December 8.

Buzz: Maxwell, Maddinson return after break

Buzz: Maxwell, Maddinson return after break

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Maxwell scored unbeaten five runs and picked two wickets to help his club Fitzroy Doncaster secure a win over Geelong. On the other hand, Maddinson played a knock of 58 for St Kilda to beat Casey-South Melbourne.

ICC approves stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

ICC approves stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

A player guilty of ball-tampering could now be banned for up to six Tests or 12 Oone-dayers after the International Cricket Council introduced harsher sanctions at its five-day Annual Conference in Dublin.

'No place for racism in cricket'

'No place for racism in cricket'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Indian and Australian cricket boards announced their support to eradicate racism from the sport.

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.

Hair refuses ECB offer

Hair refuses ECB offer

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Darrell Hair has rejected an offer to be on the ECB's reserve umpires panel for the coming season.

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.

When Modi and Abbott spoke cricket

When Modi and Abbott spoke cricket

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

When top political leaders of India and Australia meet can cricket be far behind?