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India to play day-night Test in Australia

India to play day-night Test in Australia

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

While the venue has not been finalised yet, the pink ball game is likely to be held either in Adelaide or Perth. Hosting the game in one of these venues makes sense given the better time slot for the Indian broadcast audience.

BCCI backs Cricket Australia over rights stance

BCCI backs Cricket Australia over rights stance

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

Secretary Niranjan Shah said the BCCI could, like Cricket Australia, demand payment for the right to distribute photographs for future domestic Test series.

'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.

ICC proposal: 'South Africa did not sell out to Big Three'

ICC proposal: 'South Africa did not sell out to Big Three'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Cricket South Africa (CSA) did not sell out to India, England and Australia over the decision to allow the 'Big Three' to effectively take control of the sport, president Chris Nenzani said on Tuesday.

It's almost epidemic: Chappell on mental health issues forcing players out

It's almost epidemic: Chappell on mental health issues forcing players out

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

ill Pucovski has become the third Australian cricketer to report mental health problems to the team management in just over two weeks

Australia selectors face Paine-ful headache ahead of Ashes

Australia selectors face Paine-ful headache ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

While form is important, Tim Paine's hopes of retaining his spot may ultimately rest on whether selectors feel he might be a major distraction amid the pressures of an Ashes series.

Warner follows Smith and Bancroft, won't challenge ban

Warner follows Smith and Bancroft, won't challenge ban

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

David Warner joined former captain Steve Smith and batsman Cameron Bancroft in deciding not to contest the sanctions imposed on him by his cricket board for his role in last month's ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

Here's how Australia aims to improve their T20 fortunes

Here's how Australia aims to improve their T20 fortunes

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Cricket Australia (CA) named Trevor Hohns as the full-time chairman of its National Selection Panel on Friday, effecting a structural change to improve the rankings of the underperforming Twenty20 side.

Doubts over Bangla tour heightened after Australian delegates head home

Doubts over Bangla tour heightened after Australian delegates head home

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Cricket Australia (CA) instead sent two security experts and a manager to meet with top Bangladesh security and intelligence officials.

BCCI may increase complimentary passes after state units' unrest

BCCI may increase complimentary passes after state units' unrest

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) will meet, in New Delhi, on Saturday to work out a feasible solution.

Smith, Warner's suspensions 'could be lifted this week'

Smith, Warner's suspensions 'could be lifted this week'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The Australian Cricketers' Association have always contested the bans were overly-harsh and have continued to push for all three to be able to return to representative cricket immediately.

Why this cricketer feels ball-tampering trio should serve out bans...

Why this cricketer feels ball-tampering trio should serve out bans...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Siddle said he was keen to see his friends back on the field but that by serving their bans in full they would be helping clean up the game.

India to play an additional warm-up tie in Australia

India to play an additional warm-up tie in Australia

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

The Indian cricket team will play an additional warm-up game when they tour Australia later this year for a Test series starting at Melbourne on December 26, following an agreement between the two boards.

Who is your favourite cricket captain of the decade?

Who is your favourite cricket captain of the decade?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

No sooner than the International Cricket Council asked fans to name their favourite captain of the decade, the name of Indian cricketing great Mahendra Singh Dhoni took social media by storm. The cricket fans went all out to back Dhoni, who has won two World Cups -- the World T20 in 2007 and the 50-overs World Cup in 2011, while also leading India to the Champions Trophy title in 2013 and the World No 1 ranking in Test cricket.

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Cricket Australia have signed a four-year agreement with energy provider Alinta Energy, potentially laying to rest concerns over a financial fallout from the ball-tampering scandal in March.

Australia's pay dispute deadlock: Clarke has a solution...

Australia's pay dispute deadlock: Clarke has a solution...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Australia's cricketers and board should extend their previous agreement by 12 months while they attempt to find a solution to a bitter pay dispute, former captain Michael Clarke said on Tuesday.

Will we see cricket at 2022 Commonwealth Games?

Will we see cricket at 2022 Commonwealth Games?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

ICC bids for women's T20 in Birmingham Commonwealth Games 'If cricket were to be staged in these Games, we know every team competing would be guaranteed 'home' support. There's a ready-made audience and ready-made infrastructure in the local vicinity'

Australia and Bangladesh hopeful cricket tour will proceed

Australia and Bangladesh hopeful cricket tour will proceed

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Cricket Australia (CA) is sending its own security expert to Bangladesh to determine whether or not it is safe for the Australian team to proceed with its planned tour.

How Bajaj Auto plans to manage surplus funds

How Bajaj Auto plans to manage surplus funds

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Bajaj Auto has amended its dividend distribution policy as it seeks to reward its shareholders and boost return ratios. The amended policy will also consider the surplus the company has when calculating the dividend payout as a percentage of profits after tax, the Pune-based firm said in a stock exchange filing on Thursday.

Defiant Srinivasan all set for third term despite SC directives

Defiant Srinivasan all set for third term despite SC directives

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Unruffled by the Supreme Court order prohibiting him from taking charge and braving scathing criticism he has encountered on issues of propriety, a defiant N Srinivasan is certain to be elected unopposed as the president of the BCCI during its AGM in Chennai on Sunday.

Why India opposed ICC's two-tier system for Test cricket

Why India opposed ICC's two-tier system for Test cricket

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

India played a key role in sinking a proposal for a two-tier structure in Tests but it should never have been up for discussion at the International Cricket Council's meeting, according to Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur.

Air India pilot unions seek minister's intervention on wage cut issue

Air India pilot unions seek minister's intervention on wage cut issue

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Air India pilot unions IPG and ICPA on Monday sought Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's intervention on the wage cut issue and also requested for an "urgent" meeting with him on several other issues. "In our meetings in September, you had given us an assurance to look into our grievances positively. "While other airlines are rolling back the austerity pay cuts for their pilots, the wage cut for Air India pilots further increased from October.

Pakistan to oppose changes in ICC's governance model

Pakistan to oppose changes in ICC's governance model

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Miffed with the changes being proposed in the ICC's administrative structure, the Pakistan Cricket Board said it will oppose any overhaul that will cede executive decision-making to India, Australia and England.

BCCI needs me more than MCA: Ajay Shirke

BCCI needs me more than MCA: Ajay Shirke

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Ajay Shirke will relinquish office as president of the Maharashtra Cricket Association since the "parent body will need him more" in a situation when it is going through major structural reforms.

Smith, Warner, Bancroft sent home; Lehmann stays

Smith, Warner, Bancroft sent home; Lehmann stays

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

James Sutherland said Darren Lehmann has not resigned and will continue to coach the Australia men's team

MCG pitch rated poor after drawn Ashes Test

MCG pitch rated poor after drawn Ashes Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

'As such, the pitch did not allow an even contest between the bat and the ball as it neither favoured the batsmen too much nor it gave the bowlers sufficient opportunity to take wickets'

Arthur unlikely to be sacked after India debacle

Arthur unlikely to be sacked after India debacle

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Despite Australia suffering a humiliating 0-4 Test series whitewash against India, coach Mickey Aurthur is unlikely to be sacked as Cricket Australia has backed him to continue at the job though the Board termed the team performance as "unacceptable".

Cricket Australia concerned over team's image

Cricket Australia concerned over team's image

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Cricket Australia's (CA) recent research says that the team's image is sound, yet something is going wrong.

With momentum in mind, Aus go unchanged for remainder of Test series

With momentum in mind, Aus go unchanged for remainder of Test series

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Melbourne will host the traditional Boxing Day Test before the final match is played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3.

FBI will now track hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus

FBI will now track hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Ten months after the horrific massacre of Sikhs at Oak Creek gurdwara, the advisory board of FBI votes to create a new separate hate crimes category to help track such attacks against Sikhs, Hindus and Arabs. Aziz Haniffa reports

'Ganguly's four-nation tournament will be a flop'

'Ganguly's four-nation tournament will be a flop'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Former Pakistan skipper Rashid Latif believes the four-nation tournament proposal revealed by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will f'lop' like the Big Three model. The former Pakistan wicketkeeper saw it as an attempt by the formidable trio of India, Australia and England to isolate other member nations.

In a first, England propose points system for SL series

In a first, England propose points system for SL series

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

England have attempted a minor shake-up of the largely conventional world of Test cricket by offering to use a points-based system to determine the winner of their home series against Sri Lanka.

Former BCCI boss lashes out at Aussie officials

Former BCCI boss lashes out at Aussie officials

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, on Thursday, lashed out at Cricket Australia officials for targeting Virat Kohli over the DRS controversy in the ongoing Test series, terming their conduct 'disgraceful' and 'arrogant'.

Will WAGs be allowed for Australia tour?

Will WAGs be allowed for Australia tour?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'I don't see a reason why the families won't be allowed to come. The Australian cricket board is trying to accommodate the families. It should be okay'

Vijay Zol to captain India U-19 in quadrangular series

Vijay Zol to captain India U-19 in quadrangular series

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Vijay Zol will lead a 15-member Indian under-19 cricket team in a quadrangular one-day series against Australia, South Africa and Zimbabwe starting September 23 in Visakhapatnam.

BCCI keen on IPL games in Mumbai despite COVID surge

BCCI keen on IPL games in Mumbai despite COVID surge

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Wankhede is set to host 10 IPL games this season from April 10-25. The first match at the Mumbai stadium is slated to be played on April 10 between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings.

It will take one big effort to rebuild cricket: Finch

It will take one big effort to rebuild cricket: Finch

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Finch, who is on the board of Australian players' union, said it is not only about the IPL and all stakeholders have to make compromises to get cricket to thrive again.

Security concerns force Australia to postpone Bangladesh tour

Security concerns force Australia to postpone Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Cricket Australia said an independent security assessment confirmed there is a risk of terrorism in Bangladesh targeting Australian nationals.

Former ACB chief Colin Egar dies

Former ACB chief Colin Egar dies

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Former Australian Cricket Board chairman and international umpire Colin Egar passed away in Adelaide. Egar, who was ill for quite sometime, died on Thursday at the age of 80.

Can Australia convince India for day-night Test in Adelaide?

Can Australia convince India for day-night Test in Adelaide?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Cricket Australia still in the dark over Australia vs India day-night Test