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New Zealand Cricket appoint first woman chair

New Zealand Cricket appoint first woman chair

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Diana Puketapu-Lyndon will become the first female chair of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) after incumbent Martin Snedden announced on Wednesday he would be standing down early.

Protect international cricket: MCC calls for urgent intervention

Protect international cricket: MCC calls for urgent intervention

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

With franchise cricket taking over a major part of the calender, MCC called for urgent intervention to save international cricket.

Gunathilaka's ban lifted after legal victory; cleared for cricket return

Gunathilaka's ban lifted after legal victory; cleared for cricket return

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The SLC said in a statement on Tuesday that an independent committee had recommended a full lifting of the ban on Gunathilaka with "due consideration to his cricketing career and its impact on the cricketing ambitions of the nation".

Will BCCI ban tobacco, crypto sponsorships?

Will BCCI ban tobacco, crypto sponsorships?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

As part of the home season, India are scheduled to host West Indies and South Africa and therefore, the members are likely to decide on the venues for the those Test series.

Shammi Silva replaces Jay Shah as ACC head

Shammi Silva replaces Jay Shah as ACC head

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Silva's tenure begins at a pivotal time, with the ACC focusing on the upcoming Asia Cup and striving to strengthen Asia's position as a powerhouse in global cricket.

T20 Mumbai League: SKY, Iyer, Dube picked in draft

T20 Mumbai League: SKY, Iyer, Dube picked in draft

Rediff.com2 May 2025

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav was named the icon player for the Triumph Knights Mumbai NorthEast, while Shreyas Iyer went to SoBo Mumbai Falcons.

Kohli can break Tendulkar's 100 ton record: Jaffer

Kohli can break Tendulkar's 100 ton record: Jaffer

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Former South Africa opener Herschelle Gibbs, who is the brand ambassador of the ICBT20, echoed Jaffer's views, staying that Kohli has a lot of cricket left in him.

Gillespie exposes PCB's broken promises

Gillespie exposes PCB's broken promises

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has claimed that he is still waiting on some remuneration from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Jadeja sparks retirement speculation

Jadeja sparks retirement speculation

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has fueled retirement speculation after posting a cryptic image of his Test jersey on his Instagram story.

Virat Kohli forced to miss Ranji match

Virat Kohli forced to miss Ranji match

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli will miss Delhi's upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra due to persistent neck stiffness.

Brisbane gets $2.2 billion govt boost for 2032 Olympics

Brisbane gets $2.2 billion govt boost for 2032 Olympics

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'We are ready to deliver a Brisbane 2032 games that will leave the same incredible legacy for Queensland.'

BCCI's ultimatum: No red-ball cricket, no IPL!

BCCI's ultimatum: No red-ball cricket, no IPL!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

India's centrally contracted players will have to play domestic red-ball cricket: Jay Shah

Winds of change in Pakistan cricket

Winds of change in Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

PCB Cricket Committee to take decisions on splitting captaincy, inviting applications for new coach

Dahiya's prophecy comes true as Digvesh lights up IPL

Dahiya's prophecy comes true as Digvesh lights up IPL

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

How former India batter-keeper Vijay Dahiya discovered a gangly leg-break bowler -- Digvesh Singh Rathi -- with a high-arm action.

'PCB's earning from Champions Trophy exceeds target'

'PCB's earning from Champions Trophy exceeds target'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has claimed to have earned three billion rupees by hosting the ICC Champions Trophy, exceeding its target of two billion rupees.

Jay Shah to be felicitated by BCCI

Jay Shah to be felicitated by BCCI

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The cricket administrator has been at the forefront of expanding the game's imprint globally and recently met top officials of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics organising committee to discuss the sport's inclusion in the Summer Games.

ICC committee recommends changes to the ODI fielding restrictions

ICC committee recommends changes to the ODI fielding restrictions

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The ICC cricket committee has recommended three changes to the ODI fielding restrictions: the requirement to have two compulsory catchers in the first 10 overs be removed, the batting powerplay be removed and that five fieldsmen be allowed outside the circle from overs 41-50 instead of four.

Pakistan arrive in Dubai for India tie without star batter

Pakistan arrive in Dubai for India tie without star batter

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Pakistan cricket team arrived in Dubai on Thursday for their crucial Champions Trophy clash against India, hoping to bounce back after their opening loss to New Zealand.

Bengaluru stampede: HC saves KSCA officials from arrest

Bengaluru stampede: HC saves KSCA officials from arrest

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The Karnataka high court on Friday granted interim protection from arrest to key office bearers of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) in connection with the June 4 stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which left 11 people dead and 56 others injured.

Kishan, Jurel in race for spot in CT squad

Kishan, Jurel in race for spot in CT squad

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Samson could lose out as he decided to skip the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Sri Lanka minister says ICC suspension of cricket board illegal

Sri Lanka minister says ICC suspension of cricket board illegal

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The ICC suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) membership with immediate effect on Friday, citing government interference in cricket in the country.

Crowd/gate management event organiser's responsibility, KSCA says in letter

Crowd/gate management event organiser's responsibility, KSCA says in letter

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

After an FIR was lodged against them, KSCA president Raghuram Bhat, secretary A Shankar and treasurer E S Jayaram submitted in the Karnataka high court that the gate management and crowd management were not the responsibility of the association.

Women's ODI World Cup: Check out the full Schedule

Women's ODI World Cup: Check out the full Schedule

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

India's marquee women's ODI World Cup match against Pakistan will be held at the neutral venue of R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on October 5, the ICC announced on Monday.

Pawar to head ICC Finance committee

Pawar to head ICC Finance committee

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday named Sharad Pawar, its president elect, as the chairman of the Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee while BCCI president Shashank Manohar was named as a member of the Governance Review Committee. The appointments were made as the ICC revised its committee structure.

Chetan Sharma-led senior national selection committee sacked

Chetan Sharma-led senior national selection committee sacked

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

In December 2020, the Madan Lal-led Cricket Advisory committee had named Chetan Sharma, Abey Kuruvilla and Debashish Mohanty as the new members of senior selection committee.

Big blow for England as pacer Carse ruled out

Big blow for England as pacer Carse ruled out

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

England, who have the option to call in a replacement for Carse if he is ruled out of the tournament, are winless and sit third in the Group B standings behind South Africa and Australia.

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket for government interference

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket for government interference

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

"International Cricket Council Board has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's membership of the ICC with immediate effect," read a statement from the ICC.

Will India host 2027 WTC final?

Will India host 2027 WTC final?

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The relations between India and Pakistan could be a potential spoiler if both the teams enter the final, but that is a situation which will be dealt with at that point of time.

'Test and T20 cricket can sit together'

'Test and T20 cricket can sit together'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Test cricket and T20 can comfortably co-exist despite the mushrooming of franchise-based leagues, said former England captain Andrew Strauss.

'Virat has big match temperament'

'Virat has big match temperament'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

'I knew he would come through in a big match because of his ability to rise to the occasion.'

Cricket to get nod for 2028 LA Olympics?

Cricket to get nod for 2028 LA Olympics?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Baseball was included in several prior Games -- and was added back to the Tokyo programme after it was left off in 2012 and 2016 -- but will not be a part of the Paris Games.

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Young spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly will replace injured Matthew Short in the Australian squad for the knock-out stages of the ongoing Champions Trophy.

ICC Committee recommends use of DRS in 2011 WC

ICC Committee recommends use of DRS in 2011 WC

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The ICC Cricket Committee on Friday suggested using Decision Review System in the 2011 World Cup in the Indian sub-continent and all Test matches apart from recommending a research into reduction of teams for future ODI World Cups.

Is This Why Sanju Missed Champions Trophy Spot?

Is This Why Sanju Missed Champions Trophy Spot?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Sanju was excluded from Kerala's squad after he informed the Kerala Cricket Association of his unavailability for the preparatory camp before the tournament.

High Court forms selection committees for Rajasthan cricketers

High Court forms selection committees for Rajasthan cricketers

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The Rajasthan High Court cleared the decks for its state cricketers to participate in all the domestic tournaments by naming selection committees for senior, junior and women's cricket, which both Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) and BCCI accepted.

Double play run-outs: BBL eyes radical rule changes

Double play run-outs: BBL eyes radical rule changes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

One of the proposed changes is the 'double-play run-out' rule, which would allow fielding teams to dismiss two batters in a single delivery if both are out of their crease and the bails are removed at both ends.

PCB to take up Rizwan's controversial dismissal with ICC

PCB to take up Rizwan's controversial dismissal with ICC

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'I am not against technology in the game. But if it brings doubt and confusion, it is not acceptable. Some decisions were not understandable. The ball hitting the stumps is always out. I will never understand why there is an umpire's call.'

BCCI treasurer sworn in as Maha minister

BCCI treasurer sworn in as Maha minister

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Shelar is the second official from the incumbent committee to move on from his post after Jay Shah, who moved on from his post as the BCCI secretary to the chairman of the International Cricket Council.

Chaos in Pakistan cricket: PSL face uncertain future

Chaos in Pakistan cricket: PSL face uncertain future

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Ashraf to postpone his planned visit to Australia and seek a meeting with caretaker Prime Minister, Anwar ul Haq Kakaar.

Champions Trophy: Defeating India is Pakistan's 'real task'

Champions Trophy: Defeating India is Pakistan's 'real task'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi says the selection committee "will review" the national squad picked for the Champions Trophy even as he defended the controversial selections of batter Khushdil Shah and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf.