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ECB extend Donald's coaching job

ECB extend Donald's coaching job

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Allan Donald will stay on as a consultant to England's fast-bowling programme until the end of the Twenty/20 World Championship in his native South Africa in September.

We consulted ECB before finalising CL dates: Modi

We consulted ECB before finalising CL dates: Modi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Champions League commissioner Lalit Modi on Thursday dismissed allegations that the England and Wales Cricket Board was not consulted before finalising the dates of the T20 event and asked the ECB to tweak its county schedule.

Another cricket club exposed for racism in England

Another cricket club exposed for racism in England

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Essex have been fined 100,000 pounds ($132,190) after admitting to a charge of racism at the county club which they failed to address between 2001 and 2010, England's Cricket Regulator said on Wednesday.

PCB gears up for legal battle with ECB

PCB gears up for legal battle with ECB

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board is readying itself for a legal battle with the England and Wales Cricket Board, who has demanded financial compensation for PCB chief Ijaz Butt's accusation against English players.

'Danger to cricket' Kaneria banned for life by ECB

'Danger to cricket' Kaneria banned for life by ECB

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria was given life ban by the England and Wales Cricket Board for his involvement in the Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case.

Pakistan reject ECB compensation claim

Pakistan reject ECB compensation claim

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

The PCB rejected a claim for compensation of around 800,000 pounds ($1.49 million) for loss of revenues in relation to abandonment of the Oval Test.

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.

England rest Root ahead of ODI World Cup

England rest Root ahead of ODI World Cup

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Joe Root is being rested for the remainder of England's One-Day International (ODI) series against Ireland

ECB security experts arrive in Pakistan

ECB security experts arrive in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

England have expressed safety concerns about playing in Karachi on the tour which starts in October.

Stanford pulls plug, ECB on brink of crisis

Stanford pulls plug, ECB on brink of crisis

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Texas billionaire Allen Stanford has decided to end his five-year contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board for an annual one-day series after he lost $ 40 million in the first year itself, sending ECB into a financial tailspin, media reports said in London on Wednesday.

Former captain Strauss interested in ECB role

Former captain Strauss interested in ECB role

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Former Ashes-winning captain Andrew Strauss has expressed his interest in the newly-created director of English cricket role for the ECB.

ECB unhappy with India itinerary: reports

ECB unhappy with India itinerary: reports

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

It feels the BCCI has treated them unfairly in comparison with Australia.

Downton leaves role as ECB managing director

Downton leaves role as ECB managing director

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Paul Downton is leaving his position as managing director of England cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Wednesday.

England will tour Zimbabwe: ECB

England will tour Zimbabwe: ECB

Rediff.com11 Apr 2004

ECB chairman David Morgan said the tour will take place unless directed otherwise by the government or because of security fear.

ECB propose proven formula for ICC Champions Trophy 2017

ECB propose proven formula for ICC Champions Trophy 2017

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have recommended that the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017 follow the successful formula of the 2013 edition and proposed The Oval, Edgbaston and Cardiff as the venues.

England should call off tour: ex-ECB chairman

England should call off tour: ex-ECB chairman

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Kevin Pietersen and his men should call off their tour of India because the situation there is far from safe, former England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Lord MacLaurin said on Tuesday. MacLaurin said it would be sad if the ECB, which is awaiting a report from its security adviser Reg Dickason, eventually gives its go-ahead for the two-match Test series.

Karachi a security concern, says ECB

Karachi a security concern, says ECB

Rediff.com5 Jun 2005

The ECB expressed reservations about playing a Test match in Karachi, which has been the target of several bomb attacks.

ECB to discuss abolishing toss to reduce home advantage

ECB to discuss abolishing toss to reduce home advantage

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

A proposal to abolish the pre-match toss deciding which team bats first will be discussed at a meeting of the England and Wales Cricket Board on Thursday.

Pietersen in new ECB deal, to return to England team

Pietersen in new ECB deal, to return to England team

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Kevin Pietersen is set to return to the England team as the controversial batsman has reached an agreement with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after being dropped during the South Africa tour.

PCB, ECB reach settlement over forfeited Test

PCB, ECB reach settlement over forfeited Test

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

The cricket boards of Pakistan and England have resolved the financial dispute that arose after the forfeited Oval Test on Pakistan's tour to England in 2006. Umpires Darrell Hair and Billy Doctrove ruled Pakistan had forfeited the fourth Test at the Oval, as the visitors had refused to come out after tea on the fourth day in protest at being docked five runs for alleged ball tampering.

Government against Zim tour: ECB

Government against Zim tour: ECB

Rediff.com25 Jan 2004

The government has effectively instructed England to cancel October's tour of Zimbabwe, ECB chief Tim Lamb said.

Irked BCCI to discuss Hussain issue with ECB

Irked BCCI to discuss Hussain issue with ECB

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Taking strong objection to former England captain Nasser Hussain's comparison of Indian cricketers to 'donkeys', the BCCI on Monday decided to take up the issue with the English Cricket Board (ECB).

Racism entrenched in English cricket: ICEC report

Racism entrenched in English cricket: ICEC report

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

'Cricket should be a game for everyone, and we know that this has not always been the case.'

Bairstow set to light up IPL for Punjab Kings

Bairstow set to light up IPL for Punjab Kings

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Jonny Bairstow will be available for the entire duration of the Indian Premier League

Harmanpreet to play in ECB's Kia Super League

Harmanpreet to play in ECB's Kia Super League

Rediff.com27 May 2017

India's T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur is set to represent the Surrey Stars in Kia Super League, the T20 tournament hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after a successful stint with Sydney Thunders in Women's Big Bash League, last year.

ECB chairman pays tribute to Tiger Pataudi

ECB chairman pays tribute to Tiger Pataudi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

The ninth Nawab of Pataudi, who breathed his last on Thursday, was educated in England and captained Oxford University and Sussex, besides playing for India in 46 Test matches between 1961 and 1975.

Stokes gets go-ahead for IPL

Stokes gets go-ahead for IPL

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Meanwhile, Middlesex middle-order batsman Dawid Malan has been confirmed the replacement of Stokes in the ODI squad.

BCCI, Emirates board sign MoU to boost cricketing ties

BCCI, Emirates board sign MoU to boost cricketing ties

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The BCCI and Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and hosting agreement to boost cricketing ties between the two countries.

ECB ropes in Azhar as coach

ECB ropes in Azhar as coach

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

ECB ropes in Azharuddin as coach.

Ganguly gives thumbs down to ECB's 100-ball format

Ganguly gives thumbs down to ECB's 100-ball format

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who is also a member of the MCC's World Cricket Committee, is not in favour of tinkering with the hugely popular Twenty20 format as mooted by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

ECB suggests 40-over World Cup, four-day Tests

ECB suggests 40-over World Cup, four-day Tests

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The matches in the next edition of the cricket World Cup could be 40-overs-a-side affairs and Test matches reduced to four days if discussions between the chairmen of English counties and the England and Wales Cricket Board are proposed and ultimately accepted by the ICC.

Fit-again Archer returns to England squad for T20 World Cup

Fit-again Archer returns to England squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

'The World Cup squad will fly to the Caribbean on May 31 ahead of England's opening group match against Scotland at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on Wednesday, June 4.'

ECB, BCCI agree to two-year IPL deal

ECB, BCCI agree to two-year IPL deal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Top England stars, including Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff, will be available for the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) both this year and the next season after the Indian Cricket Board and their English counterparts reached an agreement on Tuesday.

Pollard's expertise to fire up England's T20 World Cup campaign

Pollard's expertise to fire up England's T20 World Cup campaign

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Pollard to join England coaching staff for next year's T20 WC

ECB praises Dhoni for withdrawal of appeal

ECB praises Dhoni for withdrawal of appeal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2011

The England Cricket Board (ECB) thanked the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Indian cricket team for withdrawing the appeal against Ian Bell on the third day of the second Test.

PIX: West Indies cricketers resume training amid COVID-19 crisis

PIX: West Indies cricketers resume training amid COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Away from nets for a long period due to the COVID-19 lockdown, the players including Kraigg Brathwaite, Shai Hope, Kemar Roach, Shane Dowrich, Shamarh Brooks and Raymon Reifer trained at the Kensington Oval behind closed doors

SA demand ECB apology over Pietersen text row

SA demand ECB apology over Pietersen text row

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

South Africa Test captain Graeme Smith has strongly denied recent suggestions that he or his team deliberately provoked England batsman Kevin Pietersen into sending 'provocative' text messages to the Proteas players during the recent Test series between the sides.

Don't deal with suspended BCCI officials: ECB

Don't deal with suspended BCCI officials: ECB

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Without mentioning Lalit Modi's name, the England and Wales Cricket Board has warned its counties against holding discussions with "suspended" officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

ECB threatens to take legal action against Butt

ECB threatens to take legal action against Butt

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

The England and Wales Cricket Board has threatened to take legal action against Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt unless he apologises for accusing England of losing a game.

ECB says 'no change' for Pietersen's England hopes

ECB says 'no change' for Pietersen's England hopes

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

"Nothing has changed" for Kevin Pietersen's hopes of playing international cricket again, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Sunday, despite incoming chairman Colin Graves appearing to leave the door open for the exiled batsman's return.