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Ball tampering incidents that rocked cricket

Ball tampering incidents that rocked cricket

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Factbox on major ball-tampering incidents in cricket

Pandya's loose talk could make him fixing target, says BCCI treasurer

Pandya's loose talk could make him fixing target, says BCCI treasurer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Under-fire India cricketer Hardik Pandya's loose talk could make him a target of the match-fixing syndicates known for laying 'honey traps', believes BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry.

Arthur upset at confidential lawsuit being made public

Arthur upset at confidential lawsuit being made public

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Sacked Australia coach Mickey Arthur has been left "extremely upset and disappointed" after his confidential lawsuit against Cricket Australia was leaked to the media leading to a massive controversy.

Cricket Buzz: Here's Ponting's favourites for World Cup

Cricket Buzz: Here's Ponting's favourites for World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Ponting shrugged off Australia's injury worries and the idea of there being risk in rushing Smith and Warner into the team.

Former captain Edulji takes on Engineer for 'snide remarks'

Former captain Edulji takes on Engineer for 'snide remarks'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Former India captain and Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji took on Farokh Engineer for his 'snide remarks' made earlier this year targetting her and the COA.

Was desperate to become India coach: Ganguly

Was desperate to become India coach: Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday said that he was desperate to become the national coach but ended up being an administrator.

Announcer hits back over claims of mocking Panesar in Indian accent

Announcer hits back over claims of mocking Panesar in Indian accent

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The ground announcer who was stood down for allegedly introducing England spinner Monty Panesar in a mock Indian accent, is seeking clarification from Cricket Australia (CA) over his removal after denying any slur was made.

Lehmann says CA did not support him

Lehmann says CA did not support him

Rediff.com22 Oct 2004

The Aussie batsman his Board did not stand by him when he was banned for racist remarks two years ago.

Tendulkar has earned the right to voice his opinions: Gilchrist

Tendulkar has earned the right to voice his opinions: Gilchrist

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Former Australia wicketkeeper and legendary cricketer Adam Gilchrist has said that India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has earned the right to voice his opinions in his new book.

F1 appeal court rules Brawn diffuser is legal

F1 appeal court rules Brawn diffuser is legal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Formula One's ruling body the FIA ruled on Wednesday that the diffuser fitted to championship leader Jenson Button's Brawn GP is legal. The long-awaited verdict confirms the Briton at the top of the driver standings after sensational wins in the season's first two races in Australia and Malaysia.

Eyes on Europe after F1's Asian openers

Eyes on Europe after F1's Asian openers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Events in Europe could reshape the F1 championship before teams regroup in China next week. The focus is on the International Automobile Federation and an appeal court hearing scheduled for Paris on April 14 that will make a definitive ruling on the sport's diffuser controversy. If the protesting teams -- BMW-Sauber, Ferrari, Red Bull and Renault -- succeed in overturning stewards' decisions from Australia and Malaysia, then Brawn GP, Toyota and Williams will be reined in.

COAI defends Huawei, says it is no threat to national security

COAI defends Huawei, says it is no threat to national security

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

COAI has argued that in India the government has been working to keep telecom networks secure, with reviews of the security policy and the insertion of specific clauses into the licences to prevent any risk to network security.

Williamson pleased boundary count-back rule scrapped

Williamson pleased boundary count-back rule scrapped

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'It's not really a surprise (the rule was changed). I genuinely think that no one ever thought that was going to happen and it did'

New review system to debut at NZ-Pak series

New review system to debut at NZ-Pak series

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

The International Cricket Council's controversial Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS), which is being opposed by the BCCI, will go into operation from Tuesday with the start of the Test series between New Zealand and Pakistan in Dunedin.

Hockey World Cup: Images (Day Nine)

Hockey World Cup: Images (Day Nine)

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Images from the ninth day's play at the 12th men's hockey world cup in New Delhi on Monday.

Hockey WC: Shivendra helps India hold South Africa

Hockey WC: Shivendra helps India hold South Africa

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Shivendra Singh saved the day for India with a timely equaliser as the home team played out a 3-3 draw against South Africa in a controversial match to finish fourth in Pool B of the hockey World Cup on Monday.

India's biggest weakness: 'They don't believe they can win away from home'

India's biggest weakness: 'They don't believe they can win away from home'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Matthew Hayden feels the tourists do not seem to believe that they can win away from home.

A training day for the Englishmen ahead of the Ashes

A training day for the Englishmen ahead of the Ashes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

England host Australia in the first Ashes test starting on Wednesday without any of the obvious benefits of home advantage in a new venue with a relaid outfield.

Who will present the World Cup trophy? Srini or Kamal?

Who will present the World Cup trophy? Srini or Kamal?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Will it be Naryanswami Srinivasan or Mustafa Kamal?

Hotspot inventors want covering removed from bats

Hotspot inventors want covering removed from bats

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

The inventors of cricket's 'Hotspot' technology have called for all protective covering to be removed from bats in order for the system to work properly.

Lee, Symonds cleared for IPL

Lee, Symonds cleared for IPL

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Controversial all-rounder Andrew Symonds, fit-again pacer Bret Lee and David Hussey have been cleared by Cricket Australia to play in the closing stages of Indian Premier League while Shane Watson, Nathan Bracken and James Hopes have been told to stand down from the lucrative Twenty20 event after they failed medical tests.

PM to visit France; defence, nuclear talks top agenda

PM to visit France; defence, nuclear talks top agenda

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Modi will arrive in France on Thursday evening and straightaway head for talks with Macron, who will also host a working dinner for the visiting leader.

Symonds used autographed bat to get loan

Symonds used autographed bat to get loan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

Controversy and Andrew Symonds can never be too far apart it seems with the latest being allegations that the Australian cricketer used his autographed bat to get a seven-figure loan sanctioned before investing the money in a failed company.

The man and the mindset behind India's success at WT20

The man and the mindset behind India's success at WT20

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'The aim will be to carry on with the winning momentum rather than thinking about revenge'

Ban Murali, says former umpire

Ban Murali, says former umpire

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Former Australia Test umpire Lou Rowan said players are unwilling to comment on the bowler's action because they will be accused of racism.

Retiring on a high... the Aussie way!

Retiring on a high... the Aussie way!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Cricket has few examples of players calling it quits when very much at the top their game. It is anything but coincidence that most of them happen to be from the most successful nation in the history of the sport.

Gayle repeats infamous 'don't blush' comment

Gayle repeats infamous 'don't blush' comment

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Chris Gayle has continued to poke fun at his controversial Big Bash League interview with TV reporter by repeating his infamous 'don't blush' line on former Australian player and pundit Tom Moody in the Pakistan Super League.

Kirsten warns team against distraction

Kirsten warns team against distraction

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

Coach Gary Kirsten told India's squad to distance themselves from the controversy surrounding five senior players ahead of the start of the Test series against Australia.

Kohli on Pandya's sexist remarks: 'We don't align with those views'

Kohli on Pandya's sexist remarks: 'We don't align with those views'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'We as the Indian cricket team and responsible cricketers don't align with those views, those were individual opinions. We are still waiting for a decision to be made'

Symonds fined for radio rant

Symonds fined for radio rant

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Troubled all-rounder Andrew Symonds was on Thursday fined 4000 Australian dollars for his radio rant against New Zealand wicket-keeper batsman Brendon McCullum. A Cricket Australia (CA) Code of Conduct Commission hearing upheld a charge against Symonds after he pleaded guilty for calling McCullum a "lump of s**t" during a radio interview last week.

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A look at the 10 cricketers who were punished for drug related offences.

PM Modi leads country's praise of Indian hockey team

PM Modi leads country's praise of Indian hockey team

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to eminent sports personalities, the country was wholesome in its praise for the Indian hockey team's gutsy effort.

SBI defends loan to Adani, says money disbursal after scrutiny

SBI defends loan to Adani, says money disbursal after scrutiny

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The development of the coal mine located at Queensland in Australia and required infrastructure including railways would cost $7.6 billion.

Symonds doubtful for Melbourne Test

Symonds doubtful for Melbourne Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Under pressure Australia may miss the services of controversial all-rounder Andrew Symonds due to a knee injury in the second Test against South Africa starting from Friday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Will BCCI's SGM on Feb 19 accept Lodha panel recommendations?

Will BCCI's SGM on Feb 19 accept Lodha panel recommendations?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The far-reaching effect on the implementation of the Lodha Committee's recommendations calling for sweeping reforms in the BCCI's structure and the subsequent scathing observation on the matter by the Supreme Court which has shaken the Board members, is set to dominate the Special General Meeting.

Did 'Howdy Modi' really help India?

Did 'Howdy Modi' really help India?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The Howdy Modi put a dagger into the heart of the 'bipartisan consensus' in the US regarding the relations with (Modi's) India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Will pink ball prove to be a success in Test cricket?

Will pink ball prove to be a success in Test cricket?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland defended the use of the controversial pink ball in the face of players' criticism and is adamant it will prove a success during Test cricket's first day-night match in Adelaide next month.

Kohli maintains BCCI's stubborn stand on 'inconsistent' DRS

Kohli maintains BCCI's stubborn stand on 'inconsistent' DRS

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

India's stand-in captain Virat Kohli has stuck to the party line on cricket's Decision Review System (DRS), saying his team would only endorse its use if it were 100 percent accurate.

South Korea returns to F1 calendar, double points scrapped

South Korea returns to F1 calendar, double points scrapped

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

South Korea's Formula One grand prix has been reinstated provisionally on a record 21-race calendar for 2015 while double points have been scrapped for the final round in Abu Dhabi, the sport's governing body said on Wednesday.

War of the maps in South Asia

War of the maps in South Asia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'The Modi government's grandstanding has hardened the reflexes in Beijing, Islamabad and Kathmandu and complicated India's relations with these three countries, which were even otherwise highly problematic.' 'Whatever prospects existed for a fair and balanced resolution of the territorial disputes may also have receded,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.