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Senate Committee recommends Butt's removal

Senate Committee recommends Butt's removal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

In a serious turn of events, a Senate Committee recommended President Asif Ali Zardari to remove Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt from his post after finding him guilty in two privilege motions.

Zimbabwe's cricketers ready to 'play for free'

Zimbabwe's cricketers ready to 'play for free'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Zimbabwe's cricketers are willing to 'play for free' to keep the game alive in the country, expressing their desperation to compete in the upcoming World Twenty20 Qualifiers.

South African cricketers return to training

South African cricketers return to training

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Led by Quinton de Kock, South Africa's 44 cricketers, who are part of a men's high performance squad, have returned to training amid the COVID-19 pandemic after getting approval from the country's sports ministry. South Africa has reported more than 1,38,000 COVID-19 cases with over 2,400 deaths.

BCCI working committee meeting begins

BCCI working committee meeting begins

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

Issues like the telecast rights of cricket matches in the country for the next three years and the contract system of payments for cricketers will be taken up.

PCB integrity committee clears Shoaib Malik

PCB integrity committee clears Shoaib Malik

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

The integrity committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board has exonerated former captain Shoaib Malik of "any questionable source or activity" vis-a-vis his earnings, paving the way for his inclusion in the national team.

Did Sehwag resign from DDCA due to 'tiff' with Gambhir?

Did Sehwag resign from DDCA due to 'tiff' with Gambhir?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Former India opener Virender Sehwag on Monday said he resigned from the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association's cricket committee keeping the body's interests in mind.

Kohli not a certainty for T20 World Cup?

Kohli not a certainty for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Kohli will lead RCB in the IPL next week and it will be his only chance to impress selectors and the management ahead of the team selection for the World Cup.

'Pakistan hungry for Asia Cup and World Cup glory'

'Pakistan hungry for Asia Cup and World Cup glory'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Every player in this team is hungry for success: Babar Azam

'Laughable! Highest wicket taker in Ranji Trophy not picked for Duleep Trophy'

'Laughable! Highest wicket taker in Ranji Trophy not picked for Duleep Trophy'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad said there are many 'laughable things' in Indian cricket and among them is the non-selection of Kerala spinner Jalaj Saxena.

Cricket Buzz: Tendulkar, Vengsarkar eligible to vote in MCA polls

Cricket Buzz: Tendulkar, Vengsarkar eligible to vote in MCA polls

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar and Dilip Vengsarkar are among 39 international players eligible to vote in the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) elections, scheduled to be held in Mumbai on October 4.

Kuldeep, Arthur bat for five-day Tests

Kuldeep, Arthur bat for five-day Tests

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, India skipper Virat Kohli have also opposed the idea of four-day Tests.

Shoaib faces disciplinary committee

Shoaib faces disciplinary committee

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

Shoaib has been charged with breaching his contract by visiting nightclubs while on tour in Australia at the start of the year.

ICC to discuss four-day Test proposal in March despite growing criticism

ICC to discuss four-day Test proposal in March despite growing criticism

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Member boards from England and Australia are open to the idea while BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly has said that 'it is too early' to talk about it.

Khanna kept out of all DDCA Committees for World T20

Khanna kept out of all DDCA Committees for World T20

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Senior Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president and top DDCA official CK Khanna has been kept out of the two primary committees that will look into the organisation of the International Cricket Council World T20 matches at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium.

BCCI's high-stakes media rights deal set to conclude in August

BCCI's high-stakes media rights deal set to conclude in August

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

BCCI to lock in broadcast deal by August-end before series against Australia; Afghanistan ODIs moved to January

Gambhir will take all key cricketing decisions in Delhi cricket: DDCA

Gambhir will take all key cricketing decisions in Delhi cricket: DDCA

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Cornered during the 17 month regime of Court-appointed administrator Justice Vikramajit Sen, senior opener Gautam Gambhir will be back as the 'government nominee' in Delhi and Districts Cricket Association.

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The BCCI on Tuesday announced India's international fixtures at home for the upcoming season. Team India's home assignment will get underway with India hosting Australia in September.

World Cup: Pakistan team touches down in India after seven years

World Cup: Pakistan team touches down in India after seven years

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Pakistan cricket team arrived in Hyderabad on Wednesday, its first visit to India in seven years, to compete in the ODI World Cup beginning on October 5.

Why Ganguly fears for future of Indian cricket

Why Ganguly fears for future of Indian cricket

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Former captain Sourav Ganguly said he fears for the future of Indian cricket administration given how 'poorly' the sexual harassment allegation against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri has been handled along with some other key issues.

PCB disbands selection committee after World T20 debacle

PCB disbands selection committee after World T20 debacle

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Monday, disbanded its national selection committee in the wake of the national team's debacle in the Asia Cup and the just-concluded World T20 cricket tournament.

'IPL should not be basis for Test selection'

'IPL should not be basis for Test selection'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

'The IPL should form the selection basis for the T20 team and at the most the ODI team.'

Gave him a lollypop to suck on: Harbhajan on Chahal's selection

Gave him a lollypop to suck on: Harbhajan on Chahal's selection

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

A day after India announced their squad for the all-important tour of South Africa, former spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday questioned Yuzvendra Chahal's selection for the tour, and said that they gave him a "lollypop to suck on."

PCB committee submits report on Haider

PCB committee submits report on Haider

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

The committee appointed by the PCB to probe the sudden disappearance of Zulqarnain Haider from a Pakistan team hotel in Dubai early this month on Monday submitted its report even as the wicket-keeper's wife claimed that she got threats from unknown persons in the last few days.

Kohli back; Rohit to lead squad in Afghanistan T20Is

Kohli back; Rohit to lead squad in Afghanistan T20Is

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan has been revealed, with key players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli included.

ODI World Cup: He's one of India's trump cards: Agarkar

ODI World Cup: He's one of India's trump cards: Agarkar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Indian cricket team's chief selector Ajit Agarkar lauded the 28-year-old chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav and said that he will be one of the trump cards for the Men in Blue in the ODI WC.

Will new BCCI boss Ganguly give selectors an extension?

Will new BCCI boss Ganguly give selectors an extension?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The selection committee, headed by MSK Prasad, is nowhere close to completing its tenure as per the new BCCI constitution, but new Board president Sourav Ganguly will decide whether the panel will complete the mandated five years in office.

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Batting legend V V S Laxman said Indian cricket will undoubtedly continue to prosper under former skipper Sourav Ganguly, who is set to take over as the president of BCCI.

India's tour of SA: BCCI on sticky wicket over Rohit decision

India's tour of SA: BCCI on sticky wicket over Rohit decision

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The BCCI top brass will be hoping to convince Rohit Sharma to lead the India team in T20 Internationals despite his reluctance.

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The central contracts stand-off between Pakistan Cricket Board and top national players ended on Wednesday.

Umpire's Call to stay, ICC makes other changes to DRS

Umpire's Call to stay, ICC makes other changes to DRS

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Kohli had argued that the batsman should be declared out if the ball is hitting the stumps, even if marginally.

Asia Cup conundrum: BCCI denies claims of agreeing to PCB's model

Asia Cup conundrum: BCCI denies claims of agreeing to PCB's model

Rediff.com27 May 2023

BCCI denied the claims that BCCI has agreed to Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) hybrid model for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, said sources.

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

They took the centre-stage in the showpiece, showed the world what they are made of and walked away from the global meet with honour and distinction.

From October 1, DRS to be used in T20Is

From October 1, DRS to be used in T20Is

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

ICC chief executives' committee has approved all recommendations made by the ICC cricket committee in May, which include the use of Decision Review System (DRS) in all T20I games.

Brearley on how to stop players from choosing T20s over Test cricket

Brearley on how to stop players from choosing T20s over Test cricket

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

International cricket needs more context and support from administrators to stop players from choosing lucrative Twenty20 leagues over the traditional Test format, former England captain Mike Brearley has said.

Alleged corruption forces Usman Ghani to take a break

Alleged corruption forces Usman Ghani to take a break

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Afghanistan cricketer Usman Ghani has decided to put a pause on his international career following his exclusion from Afghanistan's international squad.

COA wants Kapil as part of Steering Committee for Players Body

COA wants Kapil as part of Steering Committee for Players Body

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) has recommended former India captain Kapil Dev's name as a part of the four-member steering committee that will help in the formation of Players' Association as per Lodha Panel Recommendation.

Pakistan's forgettable World Cup: Spinners' surrender, outdated batting

Pakistan's forgettable World Cup: Spinners' surrender, outdated batting

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

An outdated batting approach, dismal performance of the spinners, lack of back-up options and selection blunders have led to another early World Cup exit for the forever unpredictable Pakistan unit.

Racism: ECB calls for hefty fine for Yorkshire

Racism: ECB calls for hefty fine for Yorkshire

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Yorkshire should be fined 500,000 pounds ($636,600) and have points deducted over their handling of racism allegations made by former player Azeem Rafiq, the ECB told a hearing.

Why India needs more mohalla committees

Why India needs more mohalla committees

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Mumbai's 45 mohalla committees and the many voluntary groups working to bring communities together in the city can be counted upon to do their utmost to stop riots.

Pakistan's PM Imran rejected Arthur's contract

Pakistan's PM Imran rejected Arthur's contract

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Prime Minister Imran Khan rejected giving extensions to the coaching staff.