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Gabba Test: What Changes Will India Make?

Gabba Test: What Changes Will India Make?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test against Australia in Brisbane?

NZ players reach Dubai after 'specific, credible threat' derailed Pakistan tour

NZ players reach Dubai after 'specific, credible threat' derailed Pakistan tour

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

New Zealand was warned of a "specific, credible threat" against its team, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said, elaborating on the rationale for abruptly abandoning the tour of Pakistan as the squad reached Dubai on Sunday.

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to appoint Muhammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq as interim head coach and assistant coach respectively for the home T20 series against New Zealand later this month.

PIX: India's hopes hinge on Sarfaraz after Kohli's dismissal

PIX: India's hopes hinge on Sarfaraz after Kohli's dismissal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 1st Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Friday.

Political unrest shakes BCB: What it means for Shakib's future

Political unrest shakes BCB: What it means for Shakib's future

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Shakib Al Hasan, who was a lawmaker in the Awami League, was cleared by Bangladesh's new interim government last week to face Pakistan in a two-match Test series.

Pakistan will overcome crisis, says PCB chief after NZ tour pullout

Pakistan will overcome crisis, says PCB chief after NZ tour pullout

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

New Zealand's abrupt decision to pull out of their cricket tour of Pakistan has created "an unfortunate scenario" but the hosts know how to overcome such crises, the chairman of the country's cricket board Ramiz Raja said.

New Zealand score tense win over SL to bag T20 series

New Zealand score tense win over SL to bag T20 series

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Opening batter Tim Seifert's blistering 88 helped New Zealand defeat Sri Lanka by four wickets in their thrilling third and final Twenty20 international in Queenstown on Saturday to complete a 2-1 series victory.

Who will be Pakistan's new captain?

Who will be Pakistan's new captain?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Babar Azam announced that he will be stepping down as the white-ball captain of the Pakistan cricket team, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is likely to take his place

Team India arrive in Chennai ahead of first Test vs Bangladesh

Team India arrive in Chennai ahead of first Test vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The Indian team will have a five-day training camp in Chennai ahead of the Test series.

England call off Pakistan tour after NZ security scare

England call off Pakistan tour after NZ security scare

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The England teams were each scheduled to play two Twenty20 international matches on October 13 and 14 in Rawalpindi, with the women's side due to stay on for a three-match One-day international series from October 17-21.

How the world reacted to NZ abandoning Pakistan series

How the world reacted to NZ abandoning Pakistan series

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

New Zealand abandoned their limited-overs series in Pakistan on Friday after receiving a security alert, with the tourists "unilaterally suspending" all their scheduled matches.

Former NZ captain Chris Cairns on life support

Former NZ captain Chris Cairns on life support

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Cairns was one of the best all-rounders of his era, especially in the shorter formats. His father Lance also represented New Zealand in cricket.

Pakistan playing school-level cricket: Akhtar slams PCB

Pakistan playing school-level cricket: Akhtar slams PCB

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Shoaib Akhtar lambasted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for bringing in 'average players'

Cricket Buzz: WI Board cleared Russell to play in GT20

Cricket Buzz: WI Board cleared Russell to play in GT20

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Russell had opted out of the three-match T20I series against India due to an injury, but he turned up for Vancouver Knights to play in the T20 tournament in Canada.

BCCI cancels ongoing New Zealand series: Reports

BCCI cancels ongoing New Zealand series: Reports

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

According to a report in the Indian Express newspaper, the decision to call off the tour was taken following Justice L M Lodha committee's direction to banks to freeze the accounts of the BCCI.

SL tour: Williamson to lead New Zealand in McCullum's absence

SL tour: Williamson to lead New Zealand in McCullum's absence

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum and senior batsman Ross Taylor will skip next month's limited overs series in Sri Lanka to prepare for December's home tests against West Indies, the country's cricket board said on Saturday.

SA return just a process at moment: Du Plessis

SA return just a process at moment: Du Plessis

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

While a return to South African national team remains an enticing proposition for him, former captain Faf du Plessis wants to regain his peak fitness and game-touch abefore seriously nourishing such ambitions.

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan storm into Super 8; NZ out

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan storm into Super 8; NZ out

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

A dominant Afghanistan crushed Papua New Guinea by seven wickets to storm into the Super Eight of the T20 World Cup in Trinidad on Thursday.

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Dutch cricket ventures to a new frontier in maiden New Zealand voyage

Granted visa, Amir to resume international career in New Zealand

Granted visa, Amir to resume international career in New Zealand

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Tainted Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir will resume his international cricket career in New Zealand as immigration officials granted him a visa following a five-year ban and jail time for indulging in spot-fixing during the 2010 tour of England.

Champions Trophy: Will India accept Pakistan's proposal?

Champions Trophy: Will India accept Pakistan's proposal?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board has suggested Lahore as India's home base during next year's ICC Champions Trophy.

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Meanwhile, the sports ministry has asked the PCB not to offer a long-term contract to its incumbent director of cricket Mohammad Hafeez yet, who came into the role after the 50-overs World Cup last year.

India's Adelaide Dilemma: Rahul Or...?

India's Adelaide Dilemma: Rahul Or...?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide?

Asian Cricket Council slams PCB chief Sethi over Jay Shah tweet

Asian Cricket Council slams PCB chief Sethi over Jay Shah tweet

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Friday hit back strongly at Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi "vehemently denying baseless allegations" of unilateral decision making levelled against its president Jay Shah.

Champions Trophy: Will ICC force India to play in Pakistan?

Champions Trophy: Will ICC force India to play in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

A 'hybrid model' to host next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan remains an option as India's participation cannot be decided by the ICC if there is a government policy against it, a source in the governing body's all-powerful executive board told PTI on Friday.

Grant Bradburn named Pakistan Head Coach

Grant Bradburn named Pakistan Head Coach

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Kiwi Bradburn served as the Head Coach of the side during the recently-concluded home series against New Zealand on consultancy basis. He is well-versed about the strengths and challenges of the national side having previously served as the fielding coach from 2018 till 2020 before he moved to the National Cricket Academy to work on development of coaches.

Timeline: When cricket was held hostage by terrorism

Timeline: When cricket was held hostage by terrorism

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Cricket teams have previously abandoned tours amid outbreaks of violence.

PCB restores Haris Rauf's contract after written apology

PCB restores Haris Rauf's contract after written apology

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has restored the central contract of Haris Rauf after the fast bowler "admitted his mistake" in writing.

'Pakistan stars prioritise T20 leagues over country'

'Pakistan stars prioritise T20 leagues over country'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Pakistan's on-field performances not affected by frequent changes in PCB, says acting chairman

India host NZ, Bangladesh in packed home season

India host NZ, Bangladesh in packed home season

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The arrival of the New Year will see an exciting white-ball showdown with England visiting India for five T20Is and three ODIs.

T20 WC: 'Afghanistan fully prepared and ready for India'

T20 WC: 'Afghanistan fully prepared and ready for India'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott feels his team is a stronger unit in a day game and expects them to optimise the conditions against a formidable India.

Pakistan team allowed to leave isolation in New Zealand

Pakistan team allowed to leave isolation in New Zealand

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The Pakistan cricket squad was allowed to leave their managed isolation facility in Christchurch after getting clearance from New Zealand's Health Ministry on Tuesday.

Bangladesh cricketers return home after narrow escape in New Zealand

Bangladesh cricketers return home after narrow escape in New Zealand

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

According to Bangladesh's leading newspaper Daily Star, Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan said that as the players had gone through such a traumatic experience, they required a break from cricket.

Kiwis to fly out of Pakistan in chartered flight on Saturday

Kiwis to fly out of Pakistan in chartered flight on Saturday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

New Zealand's cricket team will fly out of Pakistan in a chartered flight on Saturday, even as the cricket community is fuming over the sudden and unilateral decision of the visitors to abandon the tour due to a security threat.

Babar's future uncertain in Pakistan team

Babar's future uncertain in Pakistan team

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The Bangladesh series will be the first stint for former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie as Pakistan's red-ball head coach.

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Will Rohit Sharma get one final opportunity to salvage his Test career?

Finch cannot wait for 'great' contest against New Zealand

Finch cannot wait for 'great' contest against New Zealand

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Finch also reckoned that toss would not be a big factor in the final.

Top international stars give Pakistan Super League a miss!

Top international stars give Pakistan Super League a miss!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Several high-profile international cricketers have pulled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to the overlapping of dates with other franchise-based tournaments and many cricket boards denying permission to their players to compete in domestic T20 competitions.

Afghans eye Super 8 berth; USA look to go past Ireland

Afghans eye Super 8 berth; USA look to go past Ireland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

England face Oman

Jay Shah to head ICC's Finance and Commercials Affairs committee

Jay Shah to head ICC's Finance and Commercials Affairs committee

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Shah will have the responsibility of heading ICC's most important committee. Al the major financial policy decisions are taken by the F&CA committee before it is ratified by the ICC board