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Haris Rauf ruled out of PSL due to shoulder injury

Haris Rauf ruled out of PSL due to shoulder injury

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Pakistan fast bowler, Haris Rauf has been ruled out for the remainder of the Pakistan Super League with a disclosed shoulder.

PCB gives Haris Rauf green light for Big Bash stint

PCB gives Haris Rauf green light for Big Bash stint

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Pakistan's cricket board (PCB) have given fast bowler Haris Rauf permission to make a limited appearance in Australia's Big Bash League, ending a standoff with the player.

Jay Shah emerges as strong contender for ICC top job

Jay Shah emerges as strong contender for ICC top job

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Greg Barclay not to opt for third term, all eyes on BCCI secretary Jay Shah

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Butt was suspended for five years for his role in spot-fixing during the Pakistan and England Test match in August, 2010.

Rashid and Co win brings small joy to war-ravaged Afghanistan

Rashid and Co win brings small joy to war-ravaged Afghanistan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

'I feel like we are so lucky to be here giving this happiness to people back home. We hardly see these kind of events back home where they could celebrate and enjoy those moments. That's something which really, really satisfies me.'

Pakistan 'used and binned' by 'Western bloc', says PCB chief Raja

Pakistan 'used and binned' by 'Western bloc', says PCB chief Raja

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Pakistan have been let down by the "Western bloc" and the back-to-back pullouts by New Zealand and England could have a "domino effect" for cricket in the South Asian country, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja said.

Marsh to captain Australia for Windies T20 series, Cummins rested

Marsh to captain Australia for Windies T20 series, Cummins rested

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Australia are hosting West Indies for three T20s between Feb. 9-13 as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup, which will be held in the Caribbean and U.S. in June.

Where India Faltered Against New Zealand

Where India Faltered Against New Zealand

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Neither the batting has worked nor has the bowling clicked in the two matches played so far.

NZ in Pakistan after 18 years for white-ball series

NZ in Pakistan after 18 years for white-ball series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

New Zealand last toured Pakistan in 2003 for a white-ball series and since then have avoided touring the country because of security reasons.

The Comeback King: Williamson's inspiring journey

The Comeback King: Williamson's inspiring journey

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Williamson set to captain NZ in World Cup after progress in injury recovery

Pakistan name Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches for Aus, NZ tour

Pakistan name Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches for Aus, NZ tour

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Former Pakistan bowlers, Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal have been appointed as the fast bowling and spin bowling coaches of the national squad for the upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Taylor says he faced 'racism' from NZ team-mates, staff

Taylor says he faced 'racism' from NZ team-mates, staff

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Retired batsman Ross Taylor has revealed he was offended by race-based remarks from team-mates and staff in New Zealand dressing rooms during his career and said the country's cricket board could do more to bring Polynesian talent into the sport.

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Chief Selector Wahab Riaz held a press conference to formally announce the immediate withdrawal of Butt's name from the consultancy panel.

India-New Zealand WTC final in Southampton not Lord's

India-New Zealand WTC final in Southampton not Lord's

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

India will play their inaugural World Test Championship final against New Zealand at Southampton's Ageas Bowl Stadium from June 18-22, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed

Williamson, Boult will play IPL 2021 in UAE

Williamson, Boult will play IPL 2021 in UAE

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive David White has confirmed that Kiwi players involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 would be allowed to re-join their franchises and complete the competition when it re-starts in September.

Pakistan World Cup squad announcement delayed due to...

Pakistan World Cup squad announcement delayed due to...

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has delayed the announcement of its World Cup squad until late May due to fitness and performance issues with some players.

Stats: When cricket tours ended abruptly!

Stats: When cricket tours ended abruptly!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Against the backdrop of the West Indies team's withdrawal from its tour of India, Rediff.com takes a look at instances when cricket tours have been called off midway through a series.

BCCI rejects plea to tweak World Cup schedule

BCCI rejects plea to tweak World Cup schedule

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

BCCI tells Hyderabad CA that no further change in schedule possible

PIX: NZ trounce Afghanistan to continue winning start!

PIX: NZ trounce Afghanistan to continue winning start!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Mitchell Santner and Lockie Ferguson picked up three wickets each as New Zealand trounced Afghanistan by 149 runs.

Guptill retirement rumours: Williamson clears the air

Guptill retirement rumours: Williamson clears the air

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has released veteran opener Martin Guptill from his central contract

England's Archer out of New Zealand series with elbow injury

England's Archer out of New Zealand series with elbow injury

Rediff.com16 May 2021

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of their two-Test series against New Zealand starting next month due to pain in his elbow, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.

Did Pakistan's Imad Wasim deliberately waste balls?

Did Pakistan's Imad Wasim deliberately waste balls?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Former Pakistan cricketers and the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Mohsin Naqvi came down heavily on the team management and the players, after their six-run loss to India on Sunday.

'IPL, England series clashing not the preferred thing'

'IPL, England series clashing not the preferred thing'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

The IPL is likely to start in the second week of April and its knockout matches may stretch till early June, potentially clashing with New Zealand's first Test in England

Mission Impossible For Bangladesh In India

Mission Impossible For Bangladesh In India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

India boast of a near perfect record against Bangladesh in Tests, having never lost a Test match against their neighbours.

Big scores rendering stadium size irrelevant: Ashwin

Big scores rendering stadium size irrelevant: Ashwin

Rediff.com4 May 2024

He is happy that Rajasthan Royals' bowling attack hasn't suffered a lot unlike some of the other teams even though he marvels at the ball striking abilities of the batters over time.

NZ board call meeting with former captains to douse row

NZ board call meeting with former captains to douse row

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) will meet with former skippers in a bid to improve communication within the national set-up in the wake of the controversy surrounding the handling of Ross Taylor's demotion from the captaincy.

Fitness was lowest priority for Babar and coach Arthur, reveals Hafeez

Fitness was lowest priority for Babar and coach Arthur, reveals Hafeez

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Former Pakistan cricket director Muhammad Hafeez has claimed that ex-captain, Babar Azam and foreign coaches Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn had given team fitness lowest priority in the lead-up to the ODI World Cup in India.

Australia postpones Afghanistan Test, NZ ODIs

Australia postpones Afghanistan Test, NZ ODIs

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Australia's one-off Test against Afghanistan and one-day series against New Zealand have been postponed to the 2021-22 season, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday.

World Cup: South Africa rout Kiwis; close in on semis

World Cup: South Africa rout Kiwis; close in on semis

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

South Africa's bowlers chipped away at the wickets to stay on course for a huge victory against New Zealand.

Controversy Erupts Over India's Pitch Swap For Semis

Controversy Erupts Over India's Pitch Swap For Semis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

India allegedly switches semi-final pitch without ICC approval.

Watch Out For These Guys!

Watch Out For These Guys!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The stars who could light up World Cup 2023.

NZC deputy CEO resigns amid 15 percent cut in workforce

NZC deputy CEO resigns amid 15 percent cut in workforce

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

NZC chief executive David White had said it is looking to shed around 10 to 15 percent of its staff and save NZD 6 million in operation costs as it copes with the 'challenges' posed by the health crisis.

Powar's term ends, Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Powar's term ends, Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Powar had replaced WV Raman, who had guided the team into the T20 World Cup final in 2020.

Cricket Buzz: Controversial Pak spinner Ajmal retires, criticises PCB, ICC

Cricket Buzz: Controversial Pak spinner Ajmal retires, criticises PCB, ICC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

After a successful but controversial career, off-spinner Ajmal finished with 178 wickets in 35 Tests, the last of which was at Galle in Sri Lanka in 2014, where his bowling action was reported for a second time.

Afridi may be rested for 3rd Test vs Aus in Sydney

Afridi may be rested for 3rd Test vs Aus in Sydney

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The source added that team officials and selectors had discussed Afridi's case with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf.

You broke the opening pair that was famous worldwide: Raza slams Pak selectors

You broke the opening pair that was famous worldwide: Raza slams Pak selectors

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Slamming the move of breaking the worldwide famous opening pair of Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan following the team's loss in the T20I series against New Zealand, former Pakistan cricketer and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja asked the selectors what benefit they gained out of it.

World Cup 2023: Rain washes out India vs England warm-up match

World Cup 2023: Rain washes out India vs England warm-up match

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Persistent rain on Saturday washed out the World Cup warm-up match between India and England at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Amitabh Bachchan receives World Cup 'golden ticket' from BCCI

Amitabh Bachchan receives World Cup 'golden ticket' from BCCI

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

India is hosting the ICC Cricket World Cup after 12 years.

Kiwi bowling coach Jurgensen to stay till Test series against India

Kiwi bowling coach Jurgensen to stay till Test series against India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

New Zealand bowling coach Shane Jurgensen will stay on with the team for the full tour of India later this year rather than returning to the country following the T20I series as initially planned.

Chennai Test: Rahul or Sarfaraz? Axar or Kuldeep?

Chennai Test: Rahul or Sarfaraz? Axar or Kuldeep?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh?