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'Corrupt' Zoysa denies wrongdoing

'Corrupt' Zoysa denies wrongdoing

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Zoysa, who played 30 Tests and 95 ODIs for Sri Lanka, was appointed Sri Lanka's bowling coach in September, 2015. He worked at Sri Lanka cricket's high performance centre, which gave him access to current international players.

ICC to finalise process to appoint Manohar's successor

ICC to finalise process to appoint Manohar's successor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Finalising the nomination process to elect Shashank Manohar's successor as the next independent chairman of the world cricket body is the sole agenda for the ICC Board, which will meet virtually on Monday.

Pietersen 'apologises' for texts: Report

Pietersen 'apologises' for texts: Report

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Kevin Pietersen has taken the first step to mend his damaged relations with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) by sending an apology through his agent on Tuesday.

India vs New Zealand: Old Trafford air space shut

India vs New Zealand: Old Trafford air space shut

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The Old Trafford stadium has been made a 'No Fly Zone' for India's semifinal clash against New Zealand, in Manchester, on Tuesday.

PCB invites South Africa to Pakistan for T20 series

PCB invites South Africa to Pakistan for T20 series

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

A reliable source said that the South African board had given a positive reply and in all probability the tour would go ahead next year.

2nd Test: Why ACU officials met umpire Kettleborough

2nd Test: Why ACU officials met umpire Kettleborough

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The umpire was seen wearing the watch during the first session of the second Test between England and Pakistan.

England suspend Stokes, Hales after nightclub incident

England suspend Stokes, Hales after nightclub incident

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

England suspended all-rounder Ben Stokes and opener Alex Hales from international cricket until further notice on Thursday after the pair were involved in an altercation outside a Bristol nightclub.

Archer won't rush return risking T20 World Cup, Ashes prospects

Archer won't rush return risking T20 World Cup, Ashes prospects

Rediff.com27 May 2021

ECB will review his progress next month

'Guys desperate to get back but safety is paramount'

'Guys desperate to get back but safety is paramount'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

England Test captain Joe Root is keen to play international cricket this summer but not by compromising on quality of the game or its intensity, the 29-year-old has said. With professional cricket suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is considering playing the series against West Indies and Pakistan behind closed doors.

Australia not looking at Smith to lead the team

Australia not looking at Smith to lead the team

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Eddings said CA has given vice-captaincy to various players over the years and will go by the selectors' recommendation when the time comes to pick a successor to Paine.

Swann rested for remaining South Africa one-dayers

Swann rested for remaining South Africa one-dayers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

England spinner Graeme Swann will be rested for the remaining one-day internationals against South Africa, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday.

Will players accept ICC's four-day Test match plan?

Will players accept ICC's four-day Test match plan?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The England and Wales Cricket Board are "cautiously" backing a proposal that would mandate four-day World Test Championship matches from 2023. The International Cricket Council (ICC) cricket committee is set to discuss the issue next year as the global governing body and member boards look for ways of freeing up a crowded international calendar and reducing player workload.

What England must do to become a better Test team

What England must do to become a better Test team

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

England have lost the first three matches in the Ashes series and are playing only for pride in the remaining two Tests in Sydney and Hobart.

'Players can't stay in bubbles too long'

'Players can't stay in bubbles too long'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

England hosted West Indies, Ireland, Pakistan and Australia after cricket's restart in July, with the teams restricted to bio-secure environments in Manchester and Southampton.

Hales withdrawn from England's World Cup squad

Hales withdrawn from England's World Cup squad

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The Nottinghamshire batsman will not travel to Ireland for a one-off ODI on Friday and has also been removed from England's ODI and Twenty20 squads against Pakistan.

Kaneria to appeal 'unfair' life ban

Kaneria to appeal 'unfair' life ban

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

The former Pakistan leg-spinner said he will appeal a lifetime ban slapped on him by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for his role in spot-fixing.

New T20 tournament will not harm county game: Morgan

New T20 tournament will not harm county game: Morgan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The new Twenty20 tournament being planned by the England and Wales Cricket Board will not hurt the existing 18 counties, England's limited overs captain Eoin Morgan has said.

England delay Zimbabwe decision

England delay Zimbabwe decision

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

The ECB will wait until March 9-10, when it plans to meet the ICC, before deciding whether to tour Zimbabwe in October.

BCCI likely to allow 50 percent crowds for England Tests

BCCI likely to allow 50 percent crowds for England Tests

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The BCCI is believed to be taking a cue from Cricket Australia which had allowed entry of spectators during the India series that concluded on Tuesday.

England's Stokes dropped out of fourth ODI after arrest in Bristol

England's Stokes dropped out of fourth ODI after arrest in Bristol

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was arrested early on Monday after an incident in Bristol and will miss the fourth one-day international against West Indies, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

Cric Buzz: Trent Bridge pitch rated 'poor' by ICC match referee

Cric Buzz: Trent Bridge pitch rated 'poor' by ICC match referee

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Criticised by all quarters, the Trent Bridge pitch, on which India and England played out a dull draw in their opening Test, was declared "poor" by ICC match referee David Boon and ECB could be penalised for it pending an investigation.

England captain Morgan victim of attempted blackmail

England captain Morgan victim of attempted blackmail

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

England's World Cup captain Eoin Morgan has been victim of an attempted blackmail over a former relationship, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

'Misbah wouldn't get a coaching job with a school team'

'Misbah wouldn't get a coaching job with a school team'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The 48-year-old Aaqib, who had also coached the UAE national team in ICC events, said that poor coaching and management decisions led to Pakistan having a bad tour of New Zealand.

Indian women's cricket team pulls out of England tour

Indian women's cricket team pulls out of England tour

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Indian women's team was originally slated to play a bilateral series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is against England in June which got postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

England committed to positive change after tweet row, says Root

England committed to positive change after tweet row, says Root

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

England are committed to making cricket more inclusive after confronting "ugly truths" in the past week about offensive historical tweets from their players, captain Joe Root said on Wednesday.

Cricket Buzz: England eye one coach for all formats

Cricket Buzz: England eye one coach for all formats

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

ECB confirms playing conditions for The Hundred

2nd ODI between South Africa and England postponed

2nd ODI between South Africa and England postponed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The three-match series is in jeopardy after a number of COVID-19 cases in the bio-secure environment at the hotel both teams share, including a South African player, two hotel staff and potentially two members of the England party.

England's Robinson apologises for old racist, sexist posts

England's Robinson apologises for old racist, sexist posts

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson apologised "unreservedly" for historical racist and sexist tweets that came to light on Wednesday when he made his Test debut against New Zealand at Lord's.

Cummins won't return for remainder of IPL 2021 in UAE

Cummins won't return for remainder of IPL 2021 in UAE

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Cummins has already made it clear that he would not be taking part in the remaining matches of the IPL

Stokes set to play cricket in New Zealand with an eye on Ashes

Stokes set to play cricket in New Zealand with an eye on Ashes

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Suspended all-rounder Ben Stokes has left England on a trip to visit family in New Zealand and will not be joining the Ashes squad, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.

Why Ganguly will be 'very suitable' candidate for ICC top post

Why Ganguly will be 'very suitable' candidate for ICC top post

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Admitting that he is a big fan of Sourav Ganguly, Kumar Sangakkara said the former India captain has an international mindset which is necessary to remain unbiased in an important position.

England appoint Gough as fast bowling consultant

England appoint Gough as fast bowling consultant

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Former seamer Darren Gough has been appointed as England's fast bowling consultant for the warm-up period leading into November's two-Test tour of New Zealand.

Cricket Buzz: Waugh steps down as Australia selector

Cricket Buzz: Waugh steps down as Australia selector

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Former test batsman Mark Waugh will step down as a national selector at the end of August, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.

Latest injury setback leaves England's Ben Stokes devastated

Latest injury setback leaves England's Ben Stokes devastated

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has said he is "devastated" after his calf injury ruled him out of the third Test against Pakistan.

England's entire tour of India to be held at three venues

England's entire tour of India to be held at three venues

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

India's much-anticipated day-night Test against England will be held at Ahmedabad from February 24 next year and the city will also be the venue of one more Test and five T20 Internationals at its newly-constructed Motera Stadium.

England's Woakes flies back home without playing a match!

England's Woakes flies back home without playing a match!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that Woakes has returned home as per pre-arranged plan.

Zimbabwe tour of England in 2009 cancelled

Zimbabwe tour of England in 2009 cancelled

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) cancelled on Wednesday Zimbabwe's tour of England next year. In a statement the ECB said the government has given it "a clear instruction that Zimbabwe's bilateral tour scheduled under the ICC Future Tours Programme for 2009 should be cancelled".

India vs England: 50 per cent fans allowed for 2nd Test

India vs England: 50 per cent fans allowed for 2nd Test

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The official said that media would be allowed to cover both the Tests from the press box at the stadium.

England's Yardy quits World Cup with depression

England's Yardy quits World Cup with depression

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

All-rounder Michael Yardy has been withdrawn from England's World Cup squad because of depression, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

In a first, England propose points system for SL series

In a first, England propose points system for SL series

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

England have attempted a minor shake-up of the largely conventional world of Test cricket by offering to use a points-based system to determine the winner of their home series against Sri Lanka.