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Pakistan coach Misbah's role under scanner

Pakistan coach Misbah's role under scanner

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

PCB CEO Wasim Khan told the media that he and Chairman Ehsan Mani would be meeting with Misbah very soon to discuss his performance.

'ICC's structural changes a serious challenge to Sri Lanka Cricket'

'ICC's structural changes a serious challenge to Sri Lanka Cricket'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Sri Lanka Cricket is set to oppose the proposed changes in the International Cricket Council's administrative structure which seeks to place India, Australia and England in a position of power over the rest of the members.

Team India get memorable reception in South Africa

Team India get memorable reception in South Africa

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

With the Rainbow Nation celebrating 150 glorious years of Indian settlement in South Africa, Cricket South Africa (CSA) hosted the biggest ever official reception for the visiting Indian cricket team in Johannesburg.

South Africa confident of team safety on Pakistan tour

South Africa confident of team safety on Pakistan tour

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

South Africa start the first of two Tests in Pakistan on Jan. 26 as they return there for the first time since 2007.

IPL: South Africa's cricketers face test of loyalty

IPL: South Africa's cricketers face test of loyalty

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

South African Test skipper Dean Elgar urged his teammates to choose national duty in a series against Bangladesh over the upcoming IPL as it is a test of loyalty for them and they must prioritise their country.

Queen's Park Oval outfield rated poor by the match referee

Queen's Park Oval outfield rated poor by the match referee

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The outfield of the Queen's Park Oval, the venue for the fourth Test between India and the West Indies, has been rated "poor" by the Match Referee as only 22 overs could be bowled on the opening day while unplayable conditions prevented play on four consecutive days. The match ended in a draw, denying India chance to defend their top rank in the Test table.

South Africa restore relations with Zimbabwe

South Africa restore relations with Zimbabwe

Rediff.com23 May 2009

South Africa have restored cricket relations with Zimbabwe, Cricket South Africa said on Friday. A CSA statement said the decision had been made at a board meeting attended by Zimbabwe Cricket Union president Peter Chingoka and chief executive officer Ozias Bvute. Last year CSA decided to suspend bilateral relations with the ZCU because of the deteriorating political and economic situation in the country.

De Villiers to sit out of Champions League T20

De Villiers to sit out of Champions League T20

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Delhi Daredevils will miss the services of AB de Villiers in their Champions League campaign as Cricket South Africa (CSA) has withdrawn the middle-order batsman from the Twenty20 tournament due to a lower back pain.

Lorgat says he stepped aside so that Indian tour was confirmed

Lorgat says he stepped aside so that Indian tour was confirmed

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Cricket South Africa CEO Haroon Lorgat says that stepping aside from talks with the Board of Control for Cricket in India was solely his decision, as he did not want to be the person to hold up or have the upcoming bilateral series between the two countries cancelled.

ICC does not like dispute between India and South Africa: Richardson

ICC does not like dispute between India and South Africa: Richardson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

The International Cricket Council does not like the current dispute between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket South Africa (CSA), ICC chief executive Dave Richardson said.

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

In Australia, Warner said cricketers do not have many options apart from training in their home states as of now.

Lorgat 'distressed' to face ICC probe over India tour controversy

Lorgat 'distressed' to face ICC probe over India tour controversy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Faced with an International Cricket Council inquiry for his alleged role into a dispute with India, Cricket South Africa chief executive Haroon Lorgat said that he is "distressed" by the turn of events.

African cricket's decade of mismanagement and missed opportunities

African cricket's decade of mismanagement and missed opportunities

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

For Africa's Test-playing nations, administrative turmoil has defined the dying days of the 2010s.

Packed schedule prompts SA to turn down B'desh tour

Packed schedule prompts SA to turn down B'desh tour

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

South Africa have turned down a request from Bangladesh to play a limited over series in May primarily because of a hectic schedule, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday.

Lorgat-Patel meeting fails to break impasse on India's tour of SA

Lorgat-Patel meeting fails to break impasse on India's tour of SA

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

India's tour of South Africa will be confirmed only after the BCCI's annual general meeting later this month it was revealed on Tuesday after its secretary, Sanjay Patel, met with Cricket South Africa chief executive Haroon Lorgat in Dubai over the issue.

South Africa to introduce racial quotas in cricket

South Africa to introduce racial quotas in cricket

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Cricket South Africa (CSA) will formally introduce racial quotas at national team level, the board said on Tuesday. The organisation has come under fire from the South African government for a lack of transformation in its national teams, leading to a ban on bidding for international tournaments that will be reviewed next year. President Chris Nenzani said in a statement CSA will seek to "move with the times" and set a minimum number of black players to be selected in all their national teams.

Gibbs, Boje cleared for selection for Champions Tr

Gibbs, Boje cleared for selection for Champions Tr

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Cricket South Africa gave the two players the go-ahead to travel to India for the ICC Champions Trophy.

India U-19 team lose to SA in inconsequential 3rd ODI

India U-19 team lose to SA in inconsequential 3rd ODI

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

South Africa returned to overhaul the 192 target with 10 balls to spare, riding on Jonathan Bird's 121-ball 88.

Modi appointed Champions League chairman

Modi appointed Champions League chairman

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Indian Premier League commissioner and BCCI vice-president Lalit Modi was on Friday appointed as chairman of the board of Champions League Twenty20, the cricket boards of India, Australia and South Africa said in a joint statement. The decision was taken at a meeting of the three founding member boards -- the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Cricket Australia (CA) and Cricket South Africa (CSA)-- in Dubai.

South Africa v England: Anderson ruled out of first Test

South Africa v England: Anderson ruled out of first Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

England paceman James Anderson has been ruled out of the first Test against South Africa with a calf injury, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.

India-SA ODIs as scheduled; named 'dedication to late Nelson Mandela'

India-SA ODIs as scheduled; named 'dedication to late Nelson Mandela'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Cricket South Africa did its bit to honour Nelson Mandela on Friday, naming the ongoing ODI series against India as 'dedication to late Nelson Mandela'.

India-SA to play for Freedom Trophy in Gandhi-Mandela bilateral series

India-SA to play for Freedom Trophy in Gandhi-Mandela bilateral series

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) have announced that all future bilateral series between the two nations will be named 'The Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela Series '.

India vs South Africa ODI series called off due to coronavirus

India vs South Africa ODI series called off due to coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The two remaining India-South Africa ODIs in Lucknow and Kolkata were on Friday called off owing to the coronavirus pandemic after the visiting players "expressed unwillingness" to continue in view of the rising positive cases in the host country. The game in Lucknow was scheduled to be held on Sunday, while the Kolkata ODI was meant to be on March 18.

Steyn wants India to tour SA, eyes battle with Dhawan

Steyn wants India to tour SA, eyes battle with Dhawan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Dale Steyn does not want the stand-off between the BCCI and CSA to result in a curtailed series between India and South Africa later this year as the speedster says the two teams share a "great cricketing rivalry".

BCCI says many countries ready to play with India if SA tour fails

BCCI says many countries ready to play with India if SA tour fails

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday blamed breach of protocol by Cricket South Africa for uncertainty over the Indian team's scheduled tour to that country later this year.

Coming soon... Gandhi-Mandela cricket series

Coming soon... Gandhi-Mandela cricket series

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the BCCI are in talks to finalise details of a proposed Gandhi-Mandela series, to be played in both countries within the next two years.

India's tour of South Africa to begin with ODI series

India's tour of South Africa to begin with ODI series

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The Indian team's tour of South Africa, which was finalised after weeks of deliberations and controversies, will kick off with a three-match One-Day International series starting on December 5, in Johannesburg.

Collier apologises to South Africa over Pietersen remark

Collier apologises to South Africa over Pietersen remark

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

England cricket chief David Collier has been forced to apologise to South Africa after accusing their players of provoking Kevin Pietersen in the text message row that led to the batsman being dropped.

De Kock-led Proteas touchdown in Karachi

De Kock-led Proteas touchdown in Karachi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

CSA on Friday said that Marco Jansen has replaced Ottniel Baartman, who has been ruled out "due to medical reasons of a separate nature.".

Indian women miss out but SA announce 24-member squad for England tour

Indian women miss out but SA announce 24-member squad for England tour

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Indian women's team was also scheduled to tour England for the tri-series (also involving SA) but it had pulled out due to the health crisis in their own country.

South Africa overhauls selection policy

South Africa overhauls selection policy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

The South Africa Cricket Board president lost his veto power as the administrators made a complete overhaul of their selection policy in the wake of its controversial transformation policy. Cricket South Africa (CSA) accepted most of the recommendations made by the Transformation Review Committee and accordingly board president Norman Arendse will no longer enjoy the veto power.

SA tour of England on despite terror threat

SA tour of England on despite terror threat

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Cricket South Africa is not too concerned about the warning of terrorist attacks in London during the Olympic Games and is going ahead with its national team's tour of England next month, according to its chief executive.

Majola, McIntosh pocketed more than two thirds of IPL bonus

Majola, McIntosh pocketed more than two thirds of IPL bonus

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Former Cricket South Africa official Colin Beggs has alleged that CEO Gerald Majola and former COO Don McIntosh pocketed more than two thirds of the controversial IPL bonuses while staffers down the hierarchy, such as groundsmen, got nothing.

India show they mean business: Four rookies to travel with team to SA

India show they mean business: Four rookies to travel with team to SA

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

In a bid to get quality practice against quick bowlers, India have shelved their plan of playing a tour game and instead summoned four rookie pacers to travel with the team to South Africa.

South Africa agree to 'compressed' tour of India

South Africa agree to 'compressed' tour of India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

South Africa have given their consent to a 'compressed tour' of India, comprising two Tests and three One-Day Internationals, if the Board of Control for Cricket in India ensures minimum travel between matches during the series next year.

Dale Steyn failed drug test during IPL II

Dale Steyn failed drug test during IPL II

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

South African fast bowler Dale Steyn failed a drug test as a result of taking painkillers to recover from an injury during the second Indian Premier League, his cricket board said on Tuesday.

Hashim Amla calls time on Proteas career

Hashim Amla calls time on Proteas career

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hashim Amla called time on one of the great international careers of the modern era when he announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket. He will continue to be available for domestic cricket as well as the Mzansi Super League.

Kemp snaps ICL ties

Kemp snaps ICL ties

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

South Africa's Justin Kemp has snapped ties with the rebel Indian Cricket League and is set to return to mainstream domestic cricket, according to media reports in Johannesburg. Another 'rebel' player, Andrew Hall, has also approached the board, inquiring about a possible return to the mainstream, the reports added.

SA undecided on tri-series in Zimbabwe

SA undecided on tri-series in Zimbabwe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

South Africa have yet to decide if they will participate in a tri-series in Zimbabwe later this year, making India's announcement that the event would go ahead premature, Cricket South Africa said on Tuesday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India said on Monday that India would join South Africa and hosts Zimbabwe for a one-day series in July.

More corruption in cricket?

More corruption in cricket?

Rediff.com10 May 2019

ICC suspends Zoysa, Gunawardene alleging corruption in T10 league