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Windies cricketer arrested for alleged rape

Windies cricketer arrested for alleged rape

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Narsingh Deonarine, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl.

Zimbabwe to host India for T20Is in July

Zimbabwe to host India for T20Is in July

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

This will be the fourth time Zimbabwe will host India in a bilateral T20I series, having previously faced off in 2010, 2015 and 2016 in this format.

England seal innings win in Anderson's farewell Test

England seal innings win in Anderson's farewell Test

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

England secured a dominant victory by an innings and 114 runs against West Indies at the Lord's on Friday

MCC chief Sangakkara wants to bring cricket back to Pakistan

MCC chief Sangakkara wants to bring cricket back to Pakistan

Rediff.com1 May 2020

England and Australia must tour Pakistan to facilitate regular international cricket in the South Asian country, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) president Kumar Sangakkara said. Top teams have shunned Pakistan since the 2009 attack on a bus carrying the Sri Lanka team in Lahore in which six players were injured and eight Pakistanis, including six policemen, were killed.

Vihari to play in Dhaka Premier League after IPL snub

Vihari to play in Dhaka Premier League after IPL snub

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

India's Test specialist Hanuma Vihari and Bengal skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran are among the seven Indian cricketers featuring in the Dhaka Premier League one-day tournament.

Erasmus to lead Namibia in T20 World Cup

Erasmus to lead Namibia in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 May 2024

All-rounder Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia in the upcoming T20 World Cup to be held in the Americas next month.

MCC recommends limiting bilateral ODIs

MCC recommends limiting bilateral ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'In many ways, cricket is growing and, on the surface, seems financially strong. However, we are increasingly seeing a game which focuses on a powerful few, as opposed to a democratic and inclusive approach for the benefit of the whole sport.'

'India's gain, Sri Lanka's loss': Meet Seneviratne - India's left-arm throwdown specialist

'India's gain, Sri Lanka's loss': Meet Seneviratne - India's left-arm throwdown specialist

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Meet Nuwan Seneviratne, the left-arm throwdown specialist of the Indian team.

Blow for Punjab Kings! Bairstow out of IPL 2023

Blow for Punjab Kings! Bairstow out of IPL 2023

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Punjab Kings' Jonny Bairstow will miss the entire IPL 2023 as the England and Wales Cricket Board refused to grant him the No Objection Certificate.

Did Rahul Visit An Adult Club?

Did Rahul Visit An Adult Club?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'Rahul, our friends, and I went to a regular establishment, as anyone would. Please refrain from twisting facts and sensationalising stories. Let's prioritise peace and love,' Athiya said.

Cricket's top guns to meet in Mumbai

Cricket's top guns to meet in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

Key issues facing the game will be discussed when the ICC's Cricket Committee - Management meets at the CCI on September 18-19.

Chaminda Vaas calls it a day from all forms of cricket

Chaminda Vaas calls it a day from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Sri Lankan all-rounder Chaminda Vaas announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket.

Private ownership not a threat to cricket: BCCI

Private ownership not a threat to cricket: BCCI

Rediff.com6 Jul 2008

The BCCI has reacted strongly to Cricket Australia's criticism of private ownership in Twenty20 leagues like the IPL, saying the Aussie Board's concerns are unfounded as stringent checks and balances are in place to ensure that the game is not harmed by private owners.

It is duty of cricketers to promote other sports: Kapil Dev

It is duty of cricketers to promote other sports: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Every player has a passion so I want more and more children to play. There should be an infrastructure for them, he added.

Sadagoppan Ramesh: From cricketer to actor

Sadagoppan Ramesh: From cricketer to actor

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

From playing cricket to acting in movies Sadagoppan Ramesh talka about his experience.

IPL to sign MCC Spirit of Cricket Declaration

IPL to sign MCC Spirit of Cricket Declaration

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Marylebone Cricket Club and the DLF Indian Premier League on Wednesday announced a ground-breaking partnership to support the MCC Spirit of Cricket initiative at the inaugural season of the highly anticipated league to be held across eight cities in India between April 18 and June 1. The pioneering agreement will see each of the eight Indian franchises sign an MCC Spirit of Cricket Declaration at the opening ceremony.

Watch: When a cricket match took ugly turn

Watch: When a cricket match took ugly turn

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

A cricket match in country Australia turned ugly with a batsman shoulder-barging a celebrating bowler, knocking him over and sparking an onfield clash.

Pink cricket ball makes debut at Lord's

Pink cricket ball makes debut at Lord's

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

The pink ball was being used as an experiment to see if it retained its visibility longer than the white orb.

Mixed emotions for Bavuma as SA skipper joins unwanted club

Mixed emotions for Bavuma as SA skipper joins unwanted club

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Despite winning his first Test as captain, Temba Bavuma will walk away with mixed emotions after registering an unwanted record against his name.

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

When Sachin, 15, Played His First Senior Game

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'I remember walking up to him and telling him, "Sambhal ke khelna".'

Tell us: Should Test cricket continue to be a five-day affair?

Tell us: Should Test cricket continue to be a five-day affair?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

MCC chief executive Guy Lavender has said even though there are reasons to consider four-day Tests, retaining five-day Tests make sense "from a cricketing perspective".

Zampa fails 'Mankad' attempt in Big Bash match

Zampa fails 'Mankad' attempt in Big Bash match

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Melbourne Stars captain Adam Zampa aborted a ball during his run-up after seeing Rogers leave his crease early and whipped off the bails, with umpires initially giving it as a run out.

Cricket in line to be included in 2028 LA Olympics

Cricket in line to be included in 2028 LA Olympics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Cricket could be part of the 2028 Olympics as the International Cricket Council is working towards getting the sport included in the roster for the Los Angeles Games.

Former England skipper denies racism allegation

Former England skipper denies racism allegation

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The disciplinary hearing into allegations of racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club is a "terrible look for the game", former England captain Michael Vaughan said on Friday.

Smith to return to cricket in Canada T20 league

Smith to return to cricket in Canada T20 league

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Former Australia captain Steve Smith will return to cricket after the ball-tampering scandal as a marquee player at next month's Global T20 Canada league.

Steyn returns to competitive cricket with eye on World T20

Steyn returns to competitive cricket with eye on World T20

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

South African speedster Dale Steyn, who has been marred by a string of injuries (groin and shoulder), will be returning to competitive cricket in a club game in Cape Town. Steyn will play for Western Province Cricket Club against St Augustine in his bid to prove his fitness for next month's three T20s against Australia ahead the much-important World T20 in India. Steyn, who missed out owing to a groin injury during the tour to India injured his shoulder in the first Test against England and has been out of competitive cricket since close to two months. Despite his injury, the 32-year-old was included in the squad South Africa keeping a replacement ready if he failed to make it. Proteas T20 skipper Faf du Plessis said, "Steyn looks fully fit but a call could only be taken on whether he will travel to the tournament if he gets through the matches against Australia."

Scotland announce T20 World Cup squad

Scotland announce T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com6 May 2024

They have been clubbed in Group B where they also face Australia, Namibia and Oman.

Will injured Mbappe return in time for key Poland tie?

Will injured Mbappe return in time for key Poland tie?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

France striker Kylian Mbappe is making progress in his recovery from a broken nose but will not definitely play in Tuesday's Euro 2024 game against Poland, coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday.

Fans prefer Tests over One-day cricket, shows MCC survey

Fans prefer Tests over One-day cricket, shows MCC survey

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

'Overwhelmingly, Test cricket came out as the format that interests fans the most, regardless of country supported or age'

Can't do anything forcefully, Saha on Iyer, Kishan

Can't do anything forcefully, Saha on Iyer, Kishan

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Saha said a cricketer should treat every match with equal importance citing his own example.

'Hope you add many more': Kumble, Ashwin laud Lyon

'Hope you add many more': Kumble, Ashwin laud Lyon

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Celebrated Indian spin maestros Anil Kumble and Ravichandran Ashwin showered praise upon Lyon.

Mom said from hospital bed 'You should go back as Test match is on': Ashwin

Mom said from hospital bed 'You should go back as Test match is on': Ashwin

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Lying in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Chennai hospital, Chitra Ravichandran was slipping in and out of consciousness but she had just one query for her son Ravichandran Ashwin when she saw him by her bedside -- "Why did you come?"

'New ICC rules put to make cricket safe as possible'

'New ICC rules put to make cricket safe as possible'

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The safety measures announced by ICC include the appointment of chief medical officers, a 14-day pre-match isolation training camp and use of gloves by umpires while handling the ball.

Supreme Court issues direction to Azharuddin-led HCA

Supreme Court issues direction to Azharuddin-led HCA

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin, who is the president of the Hyderabad Cricket Association, and its secretary to 'jointly' sign cheques to ensure that the day-to-day functioning of HCA is not hampered for the time being.

1983 triumph inspired me to play cricket: Sachin

1983 triumph inspired me to play cricket: Sachin

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

Had India not won the 1983 cricket Cup World, the game may have missed Sachin Tendulkar, the batting maestro has revealed.

Wayward Warner handed one-match suspension for skipping club-grade match

Wayward Warner handed one-match suspension for skipping club-grade match

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Controversial Australian opener David Warner has reportedly been suspended for one match by Cricket New South Wales (NSW) after he failed to turn up for a grade club match last weekend.

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

His nomination was announced by the outgoing President, Anthony Wreford, at the MCC Annual General Meeting at Lord's in May this year.

IPL 2024: How god-fearing Mayank turned struggle into success

IPL 2024: How god-fearing Mayank turned struggle into success

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The Delhi youngster had had his fair share of struggles while transforming from a frail 15-year-old to a frighteningly quick fast bowler.

England To Travel With Chef To India

England To Travel With Chef To India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Wary of taking ill or relying just on pizzas and canned food from home, the England cricket team will travel to India with a chef for the five Test tour starting January 25.