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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

England star Hales reprimanded over old blackface photo

England star Hales reprimanded over old blackface photo

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The image was apparently taken in 2009 when the batter was 20 years of age at a New Year's Eve Party.

Archer's Ashes dreams in jeopardy after elbow surgery?

Archer's Ashes dreams in jeopardy after elbow surgery?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Jofra Archer had a minor operation on his troublesome right elbow earlier this month

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.

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.

England announces squad for ODI series against Australia

England announces squad for ODI series against Australia

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The three-match series will be played over six days, with matches in Adelaide, Sydney and finishing in Melbourne on November 22.

Brook replaces Roy in England's World Cup squad

Brook replaces Roy in England's World Cup squad

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

England named batter Harry Brook at the expense of Jason Roy on Sunday in the squad for their 50-over World Cup title defence.

Ashes: England teams to honour Nottingham victims

Ashes: England teams to honour Nottingham victims

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'These events sadden the England cricket teams, and we are thinking about those affected at this harrowing time. As a gesture of respect, we will honour them by wearing black armbands.'

Bandhan Bank's micro challenges: Unsecured loan book, CEO's tenure

Bandhan Bank's micro challenges: Unsecured loan book, CEO's tenure

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

It is 10 years since Bandhan Financial Services became the first microfinance institution (MFI) to receive the universal bank licence. A year later, in 2015, it started operations. Bandhan's entry into banking was seen as a vote of confidence by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the country's microfinance sector. Subsequently, the RBI awarded small finance bank licences to nine MFIs.

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.

England's Archer ruled out until summer after second elbow surgery

England's Archer ruled out until summer after second elbow surgery

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out until the summer after undergoing a second operation on his injured right elbow, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Tuesday.

ODI World Cup: Brook, Archer miss out as Stokes named in provisional squad

ODI World Cup: Brook, Archer miss out as Stokes named in provisional squad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

England Test skipper Ben Stokes on Wednesday came out of ODI retirement to be included in the provisional squad for the 50-over World Cup

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.

SA return just a process at moment: Du Plessis

SA return just a process at moment: Du Plessis

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

While a return to South African national team remains an enticing proposition for him, former captain Faf du Plessis wants to regain his peak fitness and game-touch abefore seriously nourishing such ambitions.

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.

India A tour of England postponed

India A tour of England postponed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The ECB have also held talks with cricket boards of the other three visiting teams this summer -- New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan -- and agreed to cancel their tour matches against English county teams.

England to play two additional T20s on tour to Pakistan in 2022

England to play two additional T20s on tour to Pakistan in 2022

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

England will play two extra Twenty20 games in addition to the five originally planned during their tour to Pakistan in September-October next year, the two cricket boards said on Tuesday.

England's Archer to miss T20 World Cup, Ashes due to injury

England's Archer to miss T20 World Cup, Ashes due to injury

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

England's Jofra Archer will miss this year's Twenty20 World Cup and the Ashes series against Australia after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday the fast bowler suffered a recurrence of a stress fracture in his right elbow.

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Soccer's top flight Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) had already announced they were postponing their next round of fixtures.

MCC recommends limiting bilateral ODIs

MCC recommends limiting bilateral ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'In many ways, cricket is growing and, on the surface, seems financially strong. However, we are increasingly seeing a game which focuses on a powerful few, as opposed to a democratic and inclusive approach for the benefit of the whole sport.'

UAE T20 League: Reliance, KKR, GMR, Adani team owners

UAE T20 League: Reliance, KKR, GMR, Adani team owners

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The Emirates Cricket Board will conduct the inaugural International League T20 from January 6 to February 12, 2023, with three IPL franchises owning outfits in the six-team league.

No question of forfeiting 5th Test, says BCCI VP Shukla

No question of forfeiting 5th Test, says BCCI VP Shukla

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president Rajeev Shukla says negotiations with the England and Wales Cricket Board are underway to resolve issues "amicably" following the cancellation of the fifth and final Test of the series, which was scheduled to commence in Manchester on Friday.

Kamlesh Patel to step down as Yorkshire chairman

Kamlesh Patel to step down as Yorkshire chairman

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Kamlesh Patel was tasked with navigating Yorkshire County Cricket Club through a racism scandal involving British Asian cricketer Azeem Rafiq.

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Virat Kohli joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club.

Injured England pacer Wood out of IPL 2022

Injured England pacer Wood out of IPL 2022

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of IPL 2022 and the remainder of England's tour of the West Indies due to an elbow injury.

Day 2 of England-SA Test called off following Queen Elizabeth's death

Day 2 of England-SA Test called off following Queen Elizabeth's death

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The second day's play in the third Test between England and South Africa at The Oval will not take place on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Thursday.

English cricket moves closer to setting up IPL rival

English cricket moves closer to setting up IPL rival

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

A new city-based Twenty20 tournament for English cricket intended to rival the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Australia's Big Bash moved a step closer on Monday following a key presentation by the sport's governing body.

'Don't see a mass exodus, but players have to think about their futures'

'Don't see a mass exodus, but players have to think about their futures'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Speaking on the sidelines of the WTC Final, Kiwi great Ross Taylor said players need to be paid adequately to continue playing international cricket.

Post surgery, England to review Archer's progress

Post surgery, England to review Archer's progress

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Archer has been ruled out of England's two-Test series against New Zealand starting next month due to pain in his elbow

England's bowling crisis deepens as Archer ruled out for season

England's bowling crisis deepens as Archer ruled out for season

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Archer has not played international cricket since March last year due to an elbow injury, and had a second round of surgery on his elbow in December.

Tweets taken out of context: England's Morgan

Tweets taken out of context: England's Morgan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Morgan and white-ball vice-captain Jos Buttler were accused of mocking the Indian use of English language

Sibley pulls out of England's second-string squad for Australia tour

Sibley pulls out of England's second-string squad for Australia tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Batsman Dom Sibley has decided not to tour Australia with England's second-string Lions squad because he wants to focus on regaining his spot in the first team, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

No strict bio-bubble for England vs India Test series, says ECB

No strict bio-bubble for England vs India Test series, says ECB

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

England and Wales Cricket Board's chief executive Tom Harrison on Thursday said a strict bio-bubble will not imposed for the upcoming England vs India Test series despite multiple COVID-19 cases in both teams in the lead up to the contest, starting on August 4.

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'To the believers of crypto regulations, I have only one question to ask, how will you regulate it?'

New captain Stokes wants Anderson, Broad back in England team

New captain Stokes wants Anderson, Broad back in England team

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Test captain Ben Stokes said on Tuesday as he looks to wipe the slate clean and start afresh.

England's Archer to miss second Test against India with elbow injury

England's Archer to miss second Test against India with elbow injury

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Jofra Archer will miss the second Test against India in Chennai after having an injection in his right elbow.

Atherton criticises BCCI, ECB and CA move to take control of ICC

Atherton criticises BCCI, ECB and CA move to take control of ICC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Former England captain Michael Atherton gives some credence, if reluctantly, to the view that England and Australia feel they have no choice but to grant India power in a way that will encourage them to run the world game responsibly - and even suggests India has now been affected with the arrogance of old colonialism.

PCB proposal of 4-nation tourney unanimously rejected

PCB proposal of 4-nation tourney unanimously rejected

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Ramiz Raja's ambitious proposal of conducting a four-nation tourney comprising India, Australia, England under the aegis of the ICC was unanimously rejected

Holding slams England over pullout from Pakistan tour

Holding slams England over pullout from Pakistan tour

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

West Indies legend Michael Holding says England's decision to cancel its limited overs tours of Pakistan smacked of 'western arrogance' and the country wouldn't have ever done this to a rich and powerful cricket board like India.

England invited to play limited-overs series in Pakistan

England invited to play limited-overs series in Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Top teams have declined to play in Pakistan since a 2009 militant attack on the Sri Lanka team bus in the city of Lahore, though international cricket returned to the country in 2015 when Zimbabwe played limited-overs matches.