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'Hopefully Rehan's visa issue will be sorted in a day or so'

'Hopefully Rehan's visa issue will be sorted in a day or so'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The lack of multiple entry India visa had delayed Rehan Ahmed's exit from the airport after England arrived in Rajkot for the third Test on Monday.

Ben Stokes reacts to cricket's discrimination crisis

Ben Stokes reacts to cricket's discrimination crisis

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Ben Stokes and the cricket community at large are committed to rectifying the issues highlighted in the report and working towards creating an environment of equality and inclusivity within the sport.

How the world reacted to NZ abandoning Pakistan series

How the world reacted to NZ abandoning Pakistan series

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

New Zealand abandoned their limited-overs series in Pakistan on Friday after receiving a security alert, with the tourists "unilaterally suspending" all their scheduled matches.

England rope in Hussey, Saker as consultants for T20 World Cup

England rope in Hussey, Saker as consultants for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

England have added former Australia batsman Michael Hussey and the ex-bowling coach David Saker to their backroom staff for the Twenty20 World Cup.

ICC welcomes England board's decision

ICC welcomes England board's decision

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

The ICC applauded ECB for defering action on its tour of Zim until the issue was discussed with other member countries.

ICL claims to have High Court nod to sue ICC, ECB

ICL claims to have High Court nod to sue ICC, ECB

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The Indian Cricket League on Thursday claimed it has got the go-ahead from the Delhi High Court to file case against the ICC and ECB in London, seeking damages for ostracising the 'rebel' league.

Moeen comes out of Test retirement, added to Ashes squad

Moeen comes out of Test retirement, added to Ashes squad

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Moeen made his Test debut in 2014 and played his last Test against India at the Oval in September 2021. He scored 2,914 runs in 64 Tests at an average of 28.29, and picked up 195 wickets with his off-spin.

All boards must respect Kaneria, Westfield bans: ICC

All boards must respect Kaneria, Westfield bans: ICC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The ICC on Friday commended the England and Wales Cricket Board for handing out bans to Danish Kaneria and Mervyn Westfield for their role in spot-fixing and also asked all members boards to "recognise and respect" the punishment.

England players were 'answering call of nature', ECB not to take action

England players were 'answering call of nature', ECB not to take action

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

England spin bowler Graeme Swann has admitted that some of the Ashes winning heroes may have urinated on The Oval pitch during late night celebrations to 'answer a call of nature' even as a regretful ECB has decided against taking any public action.

'No-one has the courage to stand up to the power of BCCI and ECB'

'No-one has the courage to stand up to the power of BCCI and ECB'

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Ian Smith, the Chief Operating Officer of the Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA), reckons that no one in the ICC has the "courage to stand upto" Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanaswami Srinivasan and ECB chairman Giles Clarke, as they cast a "very large shadow" in world cricket.

Ashes: Teenage spinner Ahmed added to England squad

Ashes: Teenage spinner Ahmed added to England squad

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

England spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to the Ashes squad for the second Test against Australia.

'Playing IPL is better preparation than playing T20 game against Pakistan'

'Playing IPL is better preparation than playing T20 game against Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Former skipper Michael Vaughan feels England "missed the trick" by recalling its cricketers from the IPL to play a T20 series against Pakistan, saying it had denied them experiencing pressure-cooker situations of the playoffs, which could have helped them prepare better for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas.

ICC bans Bangladesh cricketer Hossain on corruption charges

ICC bans Bangladesh cricketer Hossain on corruption charges

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain was on Tuesday banned from all cricket for two years, with six months of that suspended, after he accepted three charges of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Code.

Yorkshire chairman resigns over racism row

Yorkshire chairman resigns over racism row

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Yorkshire County Cricket Club chairman Roger Hutton has resigned with immediate effect following the club's handling of allegations of racism by former player Azeem Rafiq, the BBC reported on Friday.

An Iftar At Lord's

An Iftar At Lord's

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

In an effort to inculcate and promote diversity, the England Cricket Board hosted an Iftar party in the iconic Long Room at the Lord's cricket ground.

Ashes: England's bold move as Tongue replaces Moeen

Ashes: England's bold move as Tongue replaces Moeen

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Tongue is the only change to the side that lost the first Ashes Test

Sarfraz Nawaz urges ECB, CA to pressurise Srinivasan to quit ICC post

Sarfraz Nawaz urges ECB, CA to pressurise Srinivasan to quit ICC post

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shahryar Khan and ECB and CA to put pressure on N Srinivasan to step down as ICC chairman on moral grounds following the Indian Supreme Court's verdict on Thursday.

Stokes included in England T20 squad for tri-series

Stokes included in England T20 squad for tri-series

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Ben Stokes was named in England's Twenty20 squad for a tri-series against Australia and New Zealand on Monday, his participation dependent on whether he is charged for his involvement in an altercation outside a nightclub in September.

McCullum appointed head coach of England Test team

McCullum appointed head coach of England Test team

Rediff.com12 May 2022

McCullum replaced Chris Silverwood who left the role in February

Finding window to reschedule 5th Test: BCCI

Finding window to reschedule 5th Test: BCCI

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Ahead of the fifth and final Test against England, India's junior physio Yogesh Parmar tested positive for COVID-19 in Manchester, leading to the cancellation of the team's training session on Thursday.

No money makes team cry, says England's David Malan

No money makes team cry, says England's David Malan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Chris Jordan, who previously had an increment deal, was not awarded a contract of any kind, despite being England's leading wicket-taker of all time in men's Twenty20 Internationals.

COVID rules England wicketkeeper Foakes out of third NZ Test

COVID rules England wicketkeeper Foakes out of third NZ Test

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Foakes had been unable to take the field on day three of the Test due to stiffness in his back

England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The opening day was washed out by rain on Thursday and there will be no extra day tagged on, meaning that the series decider is effectively now a three-day Test.

ECB bans Panesar for intimidating behaviour in a county match

ECB bans Panesar for intimidating behaviour in a county match

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Troubled England spinner Monty Panesar has been handed a suspended one-match ban for 'intimidating behaviour" towards Worcestershire player Ross Whiteley.

Cricket Boards brace for losses in the time of coronavirus

Cricket Boards brace for losses in the time of coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

A shorter tournament will mean a smaller share from the shrunken central pool of revenues for the eight IPL franchises, not to mention a reduction in gate receipts. Cricket Australia stands to lose some A$300 million ($174 million) should the coronavirus outbreak derail their high-profile home test series against India later this year.

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Rishi Sunak speaks of 'sting' of racism growing up in UK

Lord's recommended to stage 2019 World Cup final

Lord's recommended to stage 2019 World Cup final

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The hallowed ground, which staged the World Cup final in 1975, 1979, 1983 and 1999, has also been put forward to host the women's World Cup final in 2017.

Here's how England Cricket plans to tackle racism

Here's how England Cricket plans to tackle racism

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

ECB announces funding for young cricketers from diverse backgrounds

England name unchanged team for final Ashes Test

England name unchanged team for final Ashes Test

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Australia retained the urn after rain washed out the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, leaving England trailing 2-1 in the series.

Racism-related data deleted by Yorkshire Cricket Club

Racism-related data deleted by Yorkshire Cricket Club

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Yorkshire added that it was not certain why and how the deletion happened and who was responsible for the act.

Rafiq racism case: Yorkshire punished for 'extremely serious' misconduct

Rafiq racism case: Yorkshire punished for 'extremely serious' misconduct

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Yorkshire have been fined 400,000 pounds and handed a 48-point deduction in the County Championship by the Cricket Discipline Commission over their handling of racism allegations made by Azeem Rafiq.

Stokes to skip T20I series vs India; returns for ODIs

Stokes to skip T20I series vs India; returns for ODIs

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

England Test captain Ben Stokes will skip the Twenty20 series against India but will return for the one-day internationals.

Will tainted Hales get back into England squad?

Will tainted Hales get back into England squad?

Rediff.com1 May 2022

ECB managing director Key suggests England return for Hales

Ashes: Headingley Test to have tightened security

Ashes: Headingley Test to have tightened security

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Times newspaper reported Yorkshire have hired a team of "sprinter stewards" to prevent protesters from breaching initial perimeter security.

Ashes: England recall Anderson for must-win fourth Test

Ashes: England recall Anderson for must-win fourth Test

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Fast bowler James Anderson replacing Ollie Robinson in the side that won at Headingley.

'Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final fraught with danger'

'Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final fraught with danger'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The Australian team will prepare for the six Tests by undergoing a high-intensity training camp in Beckenham, featuring centre-wicket practice and net sessions.

Fifth Test between India and England rescheduled to July 2022

Fifth Test between India and England rescheduled to July 2022

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The fifth and final Test between India and England, which was suspended due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the visitors' camp last month, was on Friday rescheduled to July next year.

Injured MI pacer Archer out of IPL 2023; doubtful for Ashes

Injured MI pacer Archer out of IPL 2023; doubtful for Ashes

Rediff.com9 May 2023

England fast bowler Jofra Archer is a doubt for the Ashes after he was ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2023 due to an elbow injur.

Mott named head coach of England's limited-overs side

Mott named head coach of England's limited-overs side

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The 48-year-old Australian has signed a four-year agreement.

Did Big Three ignore ICC's study to save Test cricket?

Did Big Three ignore ICC's study to save Test cricket?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Hockley, when asked about the report, denied suggestions that the powerful nations were turning a blind eye to Test cricket, saying he had met Snedden during the New Zealand-Australia first Test in Wellington and conveyed to him that Australia was very much committed to help ICC ensure all the three formats flourish.