News for 'Cricket Board'

'Being likened to deVilliers a huge privilege'

'Being likened to deVilliers a huge privilege'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

"Just being compared, I saw it as a huge privilege": South Africa's Dewald Brevis embraces 'Baby AB' legacy

Can India find new sponsor ahead of Asia Cup?

Can India find new sponsor ahead of Asia Cup?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'It is a process that takes a certain amount of time and needs to be done keeping legal modalities in mind.'

Will Archer's Test comeback boost England for second India Test?

Will Archer's Test comeback boost England for second India Test?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Jofra Archer has not featured in a Test since 2021 and was recently included in the England squad for the second Test after playing a four-day Country game for Sussex.

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'The Pataudi Trophy vanished overnight -- no farewell, no tribute, just a quiet replacement.' 'If a name can be erased this easily, what faith can we place in the permanence of Tendulkar-Anderson?'

Landmark UK Felling Club deal for Sikkim's Tamang

Landmark UK Felling Club deal for Sikkim's Tamang

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Palzor Tamang becomes only the second Sikkimese cricketer to secure an overseas club deal after Nilesh Lamichaney

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to investigate a case involving a UK-based Pakistani agent, Mughiz Ahmad Shearachiikh, who has been suspended by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaching its anti-corruption code. Shearachiikh and his company, International Cricketers Association (ICA), had signed several centrally contracted Pakistani players last year.

Asia Cup: UAE down Oman, keep Super Four hopes alive

Asia Cup: UAE down Oman, keep Super Four hopes alive

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Captain Muhammad Waseem, the UAE's best batter who is known for his aggressive approach and ability to play big shots, got into the act and fetched himself three boundaries in Aamir Kaleem's first over, the 43-year-old left-arm spinner hardly posing any threat as he ended up giving away 14 runs.

Franchise cricket a lifesaver for Zimbabwe, says Raza

Franchise cricket a lifesaver for Zimbabwe, says Raza

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Players from lower-ranked nations have limited opportunities to learn from competing with top-tier teams but franchise cricket has helped them develop their skills by rubbing shoulders with elite cricketers, Zimbabwe's T20 skipper Sikandar Raza has said.

Shoaib Akhtar faces Rs 1 billion defamation notice

Shoaib Akhtar faces Rs 1 billion defamation notice

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Television host and former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official Dr. Nauman Niaz has served a Rs1 billion (approximately INR 30.46 crore or 346 million) defamation notice to former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar following controversial comment made during a channel show on May 25.

Cricket's expansion: Africa aims for IPL-like league

Cricket's expansion: Africa aims for IPL-like league

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

The Africa Cricket Association (ACA) has started dialogue with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and other stakeholders to revive the once popular Afro-Asia Cup

Youth ODI: Suryavanshi blitz fires India to series win

Youth ODI: Suryavanshi blitz fires India to series win

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Suryavanshi, Mhatre give India U19 unassailable 2-0 lead over Australia in Youth ODI series

BCCI confirm: Discontinuing relationship with Dream 11

BCCI confirm: Discontinuing relationship with Dream 11

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

In 2023, the BCCI announced a deal with Dream11 as the lead sponsor for Team India. Dream11 replaced Byju's, whose contract ended in March that year, and had signed the agreement with BCCI for a period of three years.

Youth ODI: India hammer Australia to sweep series

Youth ODI: India hammer Australia to sweep series

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Youth ODIs: Vedant, Rahul shine as India make clean sweep of series vs Australia

Once banned, ex TN cricketer's life comes full circle in SA

Once banned, ex TN cricketer's life comes full circle in SA

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Rooted in Tamil Nadu, Mali's love story brought him to South Africa, where he started playing again, though his journey was short-lived.

'Shamelessly, BCCI is sending a team to play Pakistan'

'Shamelessly, BCCI is sending a team to play Pakistan'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Is BCCI above national interest? Aaditya on proposed India-Pak match in Asia Cup

Pakistan Pitch Set For CT Final

Pakistan Pitch Set For CT Final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Despite the Emirates Cricket Board's 'two-week rest' policy for pitches, the tight schedule necessitated the use of this 'tired surface'.

Who Will Make India's Playing XI Vs Oman?

Who Will Make India's Playing XI Vs Oman?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

As India gears up to face Oman on Friday, September 19, at the Dubai international stadium, the focus returns to cricket.

Has Yashasvi Jaiswal Been Shortchanged?

Has Yashasvi Jaiswal Been Shortchanged?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'Jaiswal has an avg of 36 & a strike rate of 164 in T20Is and he got dropped for Gill who has avg of 30 and a strike rate of 139.' 'There is no place for merit anymore.'

BCCI Snubs Standbys: No Jaiswal, Parag, Jurel On Dubai Flight

BCCI Snubs Standbys: No Jaiswal, Parag, Jurel On Dubai Flight

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

YIndia's batting unit includes Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, who can all open the innings. Jaiswal will only be drafted in if one of them is ruled out due to injury. Similarly, Prasidh Krishna could only come into contention if there is an issue with Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, or Harshit Rana.

India-Pak tensions force PSL out of Pakistan

India-Pak tensions force PSL out of Pakistan

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to shift the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to the UAE due to the ongoing military confrontation with India.

'Available for Big Games': BCCI's plan to protect Bumrah

'Available for Big Games': BCCI's plan to protect Bumrah

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has laid bare its blueprint for Jasprit Bumrah's workload management, making it clear that India's pace spearhead will be preserved for the biggest stages

Why Pakistan Cricket Board may not get a single penny from BCCI

Why Pakistan Cricket Board may not get a single penny from BCCI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) found itself in an embarrassing position over its plans to seek compensation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India for not honouring the MoU signed between the two countries to play six bilateral series between 2015 and 2023.

Afghan Cricketers Sing For DJ Bravo

Afghan Cricketers Sing For DJ Bravo

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The players, looking towards Bravo, crooned along Bravo's hit number Champion while the song played on the team bus.

India vs Pakistan called off! All about WCL controversy

India vs Pakistan called off! All about WCL controversy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

A veterans' cricket match involving India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends in London on Sunday has been cancelled after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to be a part of it citing the Pahalgam terror attack in April.

Bangladesh to tour Pakistan in May

Bangladesh to tour Pakistan in May

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The Bangladesh cricket team will tour Pakistan for a white-ball series in May, which will include three T20Is and as many ODIs.

Can Waqar Younis revive Pakistan cricket's fortunes?

Can Waqar Younis revive Pakistan cricket's fortunes?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is contemplating appointing former captain Waqar Younis as the director of cricket affairs.

SEE: 'Go Away', harassed Starc tells vlogger

SEE: 'Go Away', harassed Starc tells vlogger

Rediff.com16 May 2025

In the video, Starc appeared visibly displeased as a vlogger tried to engage him. When approached, he bluntly told the fan to "go away."

SC not keen to monitor Indian football, to consult Justice Rao

SC not keen to monitor Indian football, to consult Justice Rao

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'We have already said that our judgment is only in the interregnum till the Act comes into play. These small things could have been easily taken care of. Anyway, we will seek the views of Justice Rao and issue a clarification.'

Russia New Destination For Indian Workers

Russia New Destination For Indian Workers

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Older Russians recall Mithun Chakraborty and the song Jimmy Jimmy Aaja from the movie Disco Dancer.

'New Respect, New Prestige': How Sports Stars Wished Modi

'New Respect, New Prestige': How Sports Stars Wished Modi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75, wishes poured in from across the country, with sporting icons Gautam Gambhir, R Praggnanandhaa, and Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker sending their heartfelt messages.

India-Pak conflict: Big setback for Pakistan Super League

India-Pak conflict: Big setback for Pakistan Super League

Rediff.com22 May 2025

The remainder of PSL is set to be conducted without Hawkeye and DRS technologies as most of the technicians who handle that aspect are from India and are not expected to return.

ECB pins hopes on India to save English summer

ECB pins hopes on India to save English summer

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The series marks the beginning of a new cycle for both India and England in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC).

'ICC Showed Us The Mirror'

'ICC Showed Us The Mirror'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The Champions Trophy 2025 final ignited a firestorm of controversy, with former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal leading the charge.

'Maybe Shreyas Isn't Liked As Someone Else Is'

'Maybe Shreyas Isn't Liked As Someone Else Is'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'I want to ask Agarkar how Iyer is not among the reserve players if he is such a strong contender.'

BCCI To Stay Outside The Ambit Of RTI ACT!

BCCI To Stay Outside The Ambit Of RTI ACT!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

In what can be construed as a relief to the BCCI, the Sports Ministry has amended the RTI-related provision of the National Sports Governance Bill, placing only those bodies under its ambit which rely on government grants and assistance.

IPL stars in SA20? Cricket legend fuels speculation

IPL stars in SA20? Cricket legend fuels speculation

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

South African pace bowling legend Allan Donald has hinted at the possibility of two new franchises joining the SA20 league in the near future.

How rich did India's cricketers get after Champions Trophy win?

How rich did India's cricketers get after Champions Trophy win?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 58 crore for the Indian cricket team that won the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this month in Dubai.

PIX: Champions Trophy launched at historic Lahore Fort

PIX: Champions Trophy launched at historic Lahore Fort

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Members of the trophy-winning squad from 2017 were present at the event with then captain Sarfaraz Ahmed in conversation with former West Indies pacer and broadcaster Ian Bishop.

T20 World Cup 2026: Format, teams, dates revealed!

T20 World Cup 2026: Format, teams, dates revealed!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The 2026 T20 World Cup is likely to be played from February 7 to March 8 with matches spread across at least five venues in India and two in Sri Lanka.

ECB surprise! Data analysts axed ahead of India Tests

ECB surprise! Data analysts axed ahead of India Tests

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The England and Wales Cricket Board has sacked its data analysts, Freddie Wilde and Nathan Leamon, weeks ahead of the Test series against India, as head coach Brendon McCullum wants to put more emphasis on gut feeling and intuition.