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England unlikely to host day-night Ashes Test in 2019

England unlikely to host day-night Ashes Test in 2019

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

However, ECB chief executive Tom Harrison put the cold water on the prospect, saying that it was highly unlikely that a day-night Test would be there in the schedule when the Ashes series would return to England next year.

'Focus should be on England's one-day team, not Pietersen'

'Focus should be on England's one-day team, not Pietersen'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Kevin Pietersen does not warrant a recall to the England team despite apparent support from incoming incoming ECB chief Colin Graves, according to former skipper Nasser Hussain.

BCCI to get US $405 million from ICC

BCCI to get US $405 million from ICC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Originally, the ICC had agreed to give US$293 million but, after hectic negotiations, its chairman Shashank Manohar agreed to increase it by US$100 million.

Kaneria admits role in Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case

Kaneria admits role in Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Pakistan's Danish Kaneria has finally admitted his role in a fixing scandal that led to the imprisonment of former Essex team-mate Mervyn Westfield after six years of denials, Britain's Daily Mail reported.

200 pilots write to Jet CEO over salary dues

200 pilots write to Jet CEO over salary dues

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The pilots are also looking to take recourse to legal steps, including recovery proceedings against the company for salary, allowances and benefits

Peshawar unhappy with PCB snub

Peshawar unhappy with PCB snub

Rediff.com24 Jun 2005

The border city was technically ruled out as a possible venue for this winter's tour of England.

World XI lined up if Pakistan pull out

World XI lined up if Pakistan pull out

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

England could play a World XI if Pakistan pull out of the Twenty20 game in the ongoing dispute over the actions of captain Inzamam-ul-Haq.

From one bubble to another: A tough year for cricketers

From one bubble to another: A tough year for cricketers

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Jason Holder is unsure when he will set foot in Barbados again as he bounces from one biosecure bubble to another, but after the COVID-19 pandemic took a huge bite out of his pay packet the West Indies skipper wants to grab every opportunity that comes his way.

3 India Tests under scanner in pitch-fixing sting; BCCI, CA to wait and watch

3 India Tests under scanner in pitch-fixing sting; BCCI, CA to wait and watch

Rediff.com27 May 2018

The BCCI reacted cautiously to a sting operation which alleged pitch doctoring in three Test matches featuring India, saying it would consider action against implicated former cricketer Robin Morris only if he is found guilty in an ongoing ICC probe.

Collingwood, Broad to miss Bangladesh series

Collingwood, Broad to miss Bangladesh series

Rediff.com23 May 2010

Twenty20 World Cup winning captain Paul Collingwood and bowler Stuart Broad will miss England's Test series with Bangladesh starting at Lord's on Thursday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

Why this England pacer turned down 'life-changing' IPL money

Why this England pacer turned down 'life-changing' IPL money

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

England fast bowler Mark Wood said he withdrew from Thursday's Indian Premier League players' auction so that he could spend time with his family and get some rest ahead of a busy second half of the year.

Mushtaq under ICC's scanner, gets Flower's backing

Mushtaq under ICC's scanner, gets Flower's backing

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

The ICC has said it had warned the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) against recruiting former Pakistani leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed, implicated in a match-fixing scandal 10 years ago, as its spin bowling coach.

Cricket Buzz: ICC refuses to recognise USACA events involving India

Cricket Buzz: ICC refuses to recognise USACA events involving India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The south Asian country has remained largely starved of international cricket since the 2009 attacks on a bus carrying Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore, wounding six players and a British coach and killing eight Pakistanis.

England's Hales suspended for recreational drug use

England's Hales suspended for recreational drug use

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

According to a report in the Guardian, Hales is currently serving a 21-day ban after returning a second positive test, having pulled out of Nottinghamshire's Royal London Cup campaign, shortly after the World Cup squad was announced, for undisclosed "personal reasons".

Woakes out of Champions Trophy with side strain

Woakes out of Champions Trophy with side strain

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

England bowler Chris Woakes will miss the remainder of the Champions Trophy with a side strain he picked up in Thursday's tournament opener against Bangladesh, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

England's Onions out for three months with back in

England's Onions out for three months with back in

Rediff.com20 May 2010

England fast bowler Graham Onions will be out for three months due to knee and back injuries, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday. The ECB said on their website that the Durham player, who will miss most of the domestic county season, has undergone scans and seen a spinal specialist this week.

Sangakkara, Jason Gillespie in self-quarantine after returning from UK

Sangakkara, Jason Gillespie in self-quarantine after returning from UK

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara and former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie are currently in self-quarantine, following the government's guidelines for those recently returning from Europe, which has now become the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic.

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The International Cricket Council is taking allegations in a British newspaper about attempts to organise spot-fixing during the third Ashes Test "extremely seriously" but do not think the match has been compromised, global cricket's governing body said on Thursday.

Lodha Panel to BCCI: England tour not our mandate, need payment details

Lodha Panel to BCCI: England tour not our mandate, need payment details

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court appointed Lodha Committee has told the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) that the "proposed MoU" between England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the BCCI "is not a part of the mandate" and no directions can be issued on payments unless details are furnished.

Why was Kevin Pietersen forced to apologise?

Why was Kevin Pietersen forced to apologise?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) should answer why Kevin Pietersen was forced to apologise in a press conference in front of the whole world, when the cricket board itself admits the text messages, which the flamboyant batsman sent to South Africa players were only provocative and not derogatory, according to sports journalist, Mike Walters.

Did Shastri, Kohli ignore BCCI's protocols?

Did Shastri, Kohli ignore BCCI's protocols?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

It is learnt that neither Head Coach Ravi Shastri nor captain Virat Kohli sought any written permission from the BCCI to attend the former's book launch at the team hotel.

England to gamble with Trott for Ashes decider

England to gamble with Trott for Ashes decider

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Uncapped batsman Jonathan Trott will make his England debut in the Ashes decider against Australia next week, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday. The ECB also included all-rounder Andrew Flintoff in a 14-man squad for the fifth and final Test, which starts at The Oval on Thursday, but Essex batsman Ravi Bopara was left out after struggling for runs throughout the series.

Why is RBI copying US Fed?

Why is RBI copying US Fed?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'India is not so distant from years of high and entrenched inflationary expectations that it should start trying to play games with the economy the way the West's central bankers think they are entitled to,' argues Mihir S Sharma.

BCCI seeks MCA explanation on protocol breach

BCCI seeks MCA explanation on protocol breach

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The BCCI has sought an explanation from the Mumbai Cricket Association for hosting England's Performance Programme squad's practice session at its D Y Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai without seeking the parent body's permission.

England's Morgan and Hales out of Bangladesh tour

England's Morgan and Hales out of Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

England's one-day international captain Eoin Morgan and batsman Alex Hales will not tour Bangladesh due to security concerns, the England and Wales Cricket board (ECB) announced on Sunday.

Vaughan claims England players were jealous of KP's IPL contract

Vaughan claims England players were jealous of KP's IPL contract

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

According to Vaughan, Pietersen believed playing in the IPL with other top international players would help in the development of the ODI team.

Stokes should make instant return for England, says Hussain

Stokes should make instant return for England, says Hussain

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Former England captain Nasser Hussain wants all-rounder Ben Stokes to work on taking his "unassuming" character beyond the cricket field as the player looks to rebuild his reputation.

Buchanan denies helping England

Buchanan denies helping England

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Former Australia coach John Buchanan has rubbished media reports that he is all set to help England in their bid to wrest next month's Ashes from Ricky Ponting's men.

DRS for India-England series, no LBW reviews

DRS for India-England series, no LBW reviews

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

While ECB were in favour of full usage of DRS, which would have included ball tracking technology, the BCCI indicated their desire for the system to be limited to the agreed minimum standards in this series.

Mohali gets final clearance to host second Test

Mohali gets final clearance to host second Test

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Mohali was on Wednesday formally approved as the venue for the second cricket Test between India and England after getting the clearance from England and Wales Cricket Board's security experts.

PCB to examine rejection of Kaneria's ban appeal

PCB to examine rejection of Kaneria's ban appeal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will legally examine the dismissal of the appeal made by leg-spinner Danish Kaneria against his ban on charges of spot-fixing.

Fresh crisis for England: Duckett suspended from playing after bar incident

Fresh crisis for England: Duckett suspended from playing after bar incident

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

England Lions cricketer Ben Duckett was suspended for pouring a drink on a senior England player reported to be paceman James Anderson after an argument in a Perth bar.

England pacer Anderson faces two-Test ban for 'abusing' Jadeja

England pacer Anderson faces two-Test ban for 'abusing' Jadeja

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

England pace spearhead James Anderson faces the prospect of a ban of two to four Tests after he was charged with a level three offence for allegedly "abusing and pushing" Ravindra Jadeja during the first Test match at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

IPL hinders players' growth in first-class cricket: Andy Flower

IPL hinders players' growth in first-class cricket: Andy Flower

Rediff.com26 May 2018

When he was the England coach, Flower was often skeptical of English players' participation in the IPL at the expense of their performance in Test cricket, which put him at loggerheads with stars such as Kevin Pietersen.

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

The ICC Cricket Committee recently recommended a ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball but allowed sweat as an interim measure to counter the coronavirus threat.

Vodafone to end England cricket sponsorship deal

Vodafone to end England cricket sponsorship deal

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Vodafone Group, the world's biggest mobile phone group by revenue, is to end its sponsorship of the English cricket team following a strategic review of its sponsorship portfolio. Vodafone and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement that the current four-year sponsorship agreement would conclude at the end of the winter tour of South Africa in January 2010.

Kaneria to challenge his life ban in London commercial court

Kaneria to challenge his life ban in London commercial court

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Tainted Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has filed an appeal in a commercial court in London against the life ban imposed on him for spot-fixing in county matches.

Use this break to introspect, stay fit: Pollard

Use this break to introspect, stay fit: Pollard

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

West Indies limited-overs skipper Kieron Pollard, who was ruled out of the Pakistan Super League due to a niggle in his right thigh early this month, said it is time to work on his fitness and prepare for the season ahead.

Hoggard upset by England treatment

Hoggard upset by England treatment

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

Matthew Hoggard has written off his chances of returning to England's squad for this year's Ashes series against Australia. In his autoboigraphy, the former England fast bowler, dropped after the New Zealand series in 2008, talks about his breakdown, the depression suffered by his wife Sarah and the ECB's 'staggering lack of interest' in his welfare.

Will England's players pull out of Bangladesh tour over security concerns?

Will England's players pull out of Bangladesh tour over security concerns?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

England will not force any player to tour Bangladesh, limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan said, in the wake of the July 1 attack on a Dhaka cafe in which 22 people were killed.