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Champions Trophy surprise: WI, Ireland to miss out

Champions Trophy surprise: WI, Ireland to miss out

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Top seven teams at ODI World Cup 2023 will qualify for 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, as per ICC's new rules

ICC changes points system for second edition of WTC

ICC changes points system for second edition of WTC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

New Zealand claimed the inaugural WTC title with an eight-wicket victory over India in the final last month.

Lorgat has ability to juggle politics and cricket

Lorgat has ability to juggle politics and cricket

Rediff.com5 Apr 2008

The 47-year-old Haroon Lorgat, whose appointment as chief executive of the International Cricket Council was confirmed on Friday, headed South Africa's selection panel from 2004 to 2007. He also served on the 2003 World Cup organising committee and was treasurer of Cricket South Africa.

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.

ICC to review code on player conduct following tampering saga

ICC to review code on player conduct following tampering saga

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The announcement comes in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town, which resulted in Cricket Australia handing out bans to sacked Australia captain Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.

BCCI a long way from accepting DRS: ICC

BCCI a long way from accepting DRS: ICC

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

ICC Chief Executive Dave Richardson has suggested that India's bad experience of the Decision Review System when it was first trialled might have played a part in BCCI's refusal to accept the controversial technology.

Lorgat appointed Cricket South Africa's new CEO

Lorgat appointed Cricket South Africa's new CEO

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Former International Cricket Council CEO Haroon Lorgat was on Saturday appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Cricket South Africa (CSA), replacing the controversial Gerald Majola.

ICC summons Gavaskar over twin role

ICC summons Gavaskar over twin role

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Sunil Gavaskar may be asked to step down as ICC cricket committee chairman due to a conflict of interests between his honorary post and paid role as a commentator.

Percy Sonn to take over as ICC chief

Percy Sonn to take over as ICC chief

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

South African Percy Sonn takes over as International Cricket Council president on July 7 from incumbent Ehsan Mani

ICC approves stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

ICC approves stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

A player guilty of ball-tampering could now be banned for up to six Tests or 12 Oone-dayers after the International Cricket Council introduced harsher sanctions at its five-day Annual Conference in Dublin.

Indo-Pak cricket ties: Ball in government court

Indo-Pak cricket ties: Ball in government court

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Thursday, said it has reminded the government a fortnight ago about the contentious issue of resuming bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan.

Isolate Pakistan like it happened with South Africa during apartheid: CoA chief

Isolate Pakistan like it happened with South Africa during apartheid: CoA chief

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

'We would be shooting in the foot if we don't play Pakistan in the World Cup. Our aim should be to ostracise Pakistan as a cricketing nation'

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Raja's exit was only a matter of time after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had appointed him last year, was ousted in April after losing a confidence vote in parliament.

No Indian still on Elite umpires' panel

No Indian still on Elite umpires' panel

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

The last Indian umpire on the Elite panel was former Test captain and spinner S Venkataraghavan, whose final assignment was during Australia's visit to Sri Lanka in March 2003.

Two additional reviews after 80 overs in Tests from Oct 1

Two additional reviews after 80 overs in Tests from Oct 1

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The International Cricket Council announced on Wednesday that teams will be allowed two additional reviews after 80 overs in an innings in Test matches where the Decision Review System is used from October 1.

ICC may quit Lord's after 95 years

ICC may quit Lord's after 95 years

Rediff.com14 May 2004

The ICC is considering re-locating its headquarters from Lord's after 95 years to Dubai.

No Protea can do a Haider in away tours: CSA chief

No Protea can do a Haider in away tours: CSA chief

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Cricket South Africa chief executive Gerald Majola has said that no South African player can slip out the team hotel during away tours as done by Pakistani wicket-keeper Zulqarnain Haider in the midst of an ODI series against his country in Dubai earlier this week.

Severing cricketing ties with nations not our domain: ICC tells BCCI

Severing cricketing ties with nations not our domain: ICC tells BCCI

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The BCCI letter did not make a specific reference to Pakistan, which has been accused of harbouring terrorists by India.

Players' union admits failings in Rafiq racism case

Players' union admits failings in Rafiq racism case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Rafiq testified before a British parliamentary committee and spoke of the discrimination he faced while at Yorkshire

In wake of World Cup final drama, ICC tweaks super over rule

In wake of World Cup final drama, ICC tweaks super over rule

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Following that nerve-wracking final, the ICC faced the wrath of fans and former players over the controversial rule.

ICC includes Dravid to fight corruption in cricket

ICC includes Dravid to fight corruption in cricket

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Batting great Rahul Dravid has been named in ICC's newly appointed Anti-Corruption Oversight Group as part of the recommendation from its Integrity Working Party of the parent body. The stylish former Indian cricketer, who is among the top run-getters in both Tests and One-Day Internationals (ODI), was included in the group in the ICC's first meeting of 2016 at its Dubai headquarters. "The oversight group will include the Chairman of the Executive Committee (under whose area of responsibility this function rests) and will also include former India captain Rahul Dravid, legal expert Louis Weston and independent anti-corruption advisor John Abbott, who was the Chairman of the Integrity Working Party.

'Sangakkara will rightly go down as one of cricket's greatest-ever players'

'Sangakkara will rightly go down as one of cricket's greatest-ever players'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Sangakkara was one of the leading cricketers in world cricket for the last 15 years during which played in 134 Tests (scoring 12,400 runs, 182 catches (131 catches as a wicket-keeper) as well as 20 stumpings), 404 ODIs (14,234 runs, 402 catches (383 as wicket-keeper) and 99 stumpings) and 56 T20Is (1,382 runs, 26 catches as wicket-keeper and 20 stumpings).

'All top board chiefs were in India to discuss ICC revenue'

'All top board chiefs were in India to discuss ICC revenue'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The head of Committee of Administrators (COA) Vinod Rai expressed his confidence that the Board of Control for Cricket in India has reached consensus after almost all the top cricket board chiefs have come to India in the last two weeks to discuss the proposed revenue model of International Cricket Council.

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The satta market is accepting bets on how many times Modiji will mention Nehru at his election rallies, says A Ganesh Nadar with a wink.

5-run penalty for saliva use, COVID-19 replacements...

5-run penalty for saliva use, COVID-19 replacements...

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The Anil Kumble-led cricket committee's recommendations were announced by the ICC's on Tuesday.

India snubs Pakistan! Asia Cup games relocated to Sri Lanka

India snubs Pakistan! Asia Cup games relocated to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Rohit Sharma led team won't travel to Pakistan, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed on Wednesday.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Former ESPN Star Sports MD Sawhney has already been working alongside outgoing Chief Executive Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

Finch ready to play cricket in empty stadium

Finch ready to play cricket in empty stadium

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'We played one ODI against New Zealand with no crowd (and it) was really strange for first four or five overs, but then you got into your work'

Will players accept ICC's four-day Test match plan?

Will players accept ICC's four-day Test match plan?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The England and Wales Cricket Board are "cautiously" backing a proposal that would mandate four-day World Test Championship matches from 2023. The International Cricket Council (ICC) cricket committee is set to discuss the issue next year as the global governing body and member boards look for ways of freeing up a crowded international calendar and reducing player workload.

Sri Lanka cricketers suspended for bio-bubble breach in England

Sri Lanka cricketers suspended for bio-bubble breach in England

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday suspended three players, including batsman Kusal Mendis and wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella, for breaching the bio-bubble during their ongoing tour of England and ordered their immediate return to the country.

ICC wants harsher punishment for ball-tampering

ICC wants harsher punishment for ball-tampering

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The International Cricket Council asked an internal panel to suggest harsher punishment for ball-tampering and other misbehaviour by players in its bid to establish a "culture of respect".

BCCI open to DRS only if it's close to perfection: Thakur

BCCI open to DRS only if it's close to perfection: Thakur

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Anurag Thakur on Monday indicated that the Board is open to implementing the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) provided the technology reaches close to the level of perfection.

ICC set to persist with contentious umpire's call in DRS

ICC set to persist with contentious umpire's call in DRS

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The International Cricket Council's Cricket Committee has recommended that the concept of umpire's call rule in the Decision Review System should stay, citing that the ball-tracking technology is not going to be 100 per cent correct.

Ex-BCCI chief Srinivasan's daughter elected TNCA president

Ex-BCCI chief Srinivasan's daughter elected TNCA president

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Rupa Gurunath, daughter of former Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Narayanswami Srinivasan, was elected unopposed as president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association on Thursday. She is the first woman to head a state unit of the Indian cricket board.

Srinivisan to represent BCCI at ICC meet

Srinivisan to represent BCCI at ICC meet

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Narayanaswami Srinivasan might have been barred from becoming the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India but he is set to represent the Indian Board in the International Cricket Council meeting.

Misbah steps down as Pakistan chief selector, to remain head coach

Misbah steps down as Pakistan chief selector, to remain head coach

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Misbah said with time he understood that it would be possible to give his best only to one role.

Jadeja's name proposed as coach by DDCA's Executive Comm

Jadeja's name proposed as coach by DDCA's Executive Comm

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The logjam at the Delhi District Cricket Association is all set to end as 19 members of the all-powerful executive committee proposed the name of former India batsman Ajay Jadeja for the chief coach's post.

Cricket Buzz: PCB to demand around $ 70 million from BCCI

Cricket Buzz: PCB to demand around $ 70 million from BCCI

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wants its Indian counterpart (BCCI) to pay approximately $ 70 million as compensation for not playing two 'home' bilateral series.

It would be nice if Lorgat apologises, says BCCI chief Dalmiya

It would be nice if Lorgat apologises, says BCCI chief Dalmiya

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya said it would be nice if Cricket South Africa's new CEO Haroon Lorgat apologises to the BCCI to iron out differences between the two Boards.