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England batter Malan retires from international cricket

England batter Malan retires from international cricket

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Dawid Malan has retired from international cricket

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The second Test begins on Thursday, with a third and final Test scheduled at Birmingham starting on July 26.

ECB holds talks with Stanford

ECB holds talks with Stanford

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) raised the prospect of a lucrative Twenty20 series against a West Indies team on Tuesday after confirming they had held further talks with Texas billionaire Allen Stanford.

Kaneria wants ECB to postpone corruption hearing

Kaneria wants ECB to postpone corruption hearing

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to postpone a disciplinary hearing into corruption charges so that his lawyer has more time to prepare his defence.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

As the results season kicks in, the quarterly earnings numbers of several blue-chip firms -- such as Infosys and Reliance Industries -- along with global trends and trading activity of foreign investors, will determine equity market movement in the holiday-shortened week ahead, according to analysts. The domestic WPI inflation data for June -- scheduled to be announced on Monday -- will also influence trading sentiments, traders said. Markets will remain closed on Wednesday for Muharram.

ECB chairman opens door to Pietersen return

ECB chairman opens door to Pietersen return

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Incoming England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Colin Graves has given Kevin Pietersen a glimmer of hope that he may yet be able to resurrect his England career.

Stuart Broad gets his name etched at Trent Bridge

Stuart Broad gets his name etched at Trent Bridge

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Broad's elation was evident in his tweet following the ceremony, 'A huge honour at one of my favourite places in the world,' he wrote.

Stokes hits record fifty as England crush WI to sweep series

Stokes hits record fifty as England crush WI to sweep series

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

PHOTOS from the 3rd Test Between England and West Indies on Sunday.

ECB to hire expert to monitor players' mental health

ECB to hire expert to monitor players' mental health

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Earlier this month, ECB managing director Ashley Giles had said that cricketers will be provided "mental health screening" before they commit to any further tours.

McCullum takes over England's charge across all formats

McCullum takes over England's charge across all formats

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

England Test head coach Brendon McCullum will also take charge of their white-ball teams from January next year, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday.

ECB tries to calm financial markets

ECB tries to calm financial markets

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

The world watched with great concern how the markets would react to the first downgrade of US' credit rating.

India's current account deficit widens marginally to 1.1% of GDP in April-June

India's current account deficit widens marginally to 1.1% of GDP in April-June

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The country's current account deficit widened marginally to $9.7 billion or 1.1 per cent of GDP in April-June 2024, as against $8.9 billion or 1 per cent in the year-ago period, Reserve Bank of India said on Monday. The crucial number representing the country's external sector strength has come on the heels of a surplus of $4.6 billion or 0.5 per cent of GDP recorded in the preceding January-March quarter. The Reserve Bank attributed the year-on-year widening in current account deficit to a rise in merchandise trade gap which was recorded at $65.1 billion in Q1 FY25 as compared to $56.7 billion in the year-ago period.

Giles a strong candidate to replace Flower: ECB

Giles a strong candidate to replace Flower: ECB

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Limited-overs supremo Ashley Giles is a strong candidate to succeed Andy Flower as England's coach in all formats, cricket board chief Giles Clarke said on Saturday.

No further change likely in ECB policy

No further change likely in ECB policy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

While suggesting no further scope for relaxation in ECB as demand for external borrowing has grown across sectors, the official said, "Money is flowing in through ECBs."

ECBs: From easy money to double whammy

ECBs: From easy money to double whammy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Rupee depreciation and a slowdown in capital inflows make it harder for business to service liability, while keeping pressure on the currency.

ECB charges Vincent, Arif under anti-corruption code

ECB charges Vincent, Arif under anti-corruption code

Rediff.com22 May 2014

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has charged former Sussex players Lou Vincent and Naveed Arif under its Anti-Corruption code, the ruling body said on Thursday. Former New Zealand batsman Vincent has been charged with 14 offences relating to two Sussex matches in August 2011 - a Twenty20 game against Lancashire and a 40-over clash with Kent.

RCom, Huawei have misused ECB funds: Govt

RCom, Huawei have misused ECB funds: Govt

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Reliance Communications, Reliance Infratel, Huawei Technologies and Walt Disney Company (India) are among the companies which misused or diverted funds raised from abroad under the ECB route in the last three years, Parliament was informed on Friday.

Strauss slams ECB over shoddy handling of Cook's dismissal

Strauss slams ECB over shoddy handling of Cook's dismissal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Former England cricket team skipper Andrew Strauss has slammed the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for their handling of Alastair Cook's dismissal as the squad's ODI captain.

ECB delegation to inspect security

ECB delegation to inspect security

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Graham Thorpe Passes Into The Ages

Graham Thorpe Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'More than one of England's finest-ever batters, he was a beloved member of the cricket family and revered by fans all over the world.'

Atkinson, Smith to make Test debut for England

Atkinson, Smith to make Test debut for England

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Fast bowler Gus Atkinson and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith will make their red-ball debuts for England in the first of the three-match home series

Vaughan asks ECB to stop opposing BCCI

Vaughan asks ECB to stop opposing BCCI

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Former captain Michael Vaughan on Friday lashed out at the "arrogant" England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for its stubborn resistance to the BCCI and advised them to "embrace" Champions League, calling the Twenty20 event as an "education" for the young British players.

RBI tightens ECB norms

RBI tightens ECB norms

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

With improvement in the global credit markets and narrowing of spreads, the Reserve Bank of India decided today to reintroduce the ceiling on interest rates that Indian companies pay for external commercial borrowing.

Warne, Bowler reprimanded by ECB

Warne, Bowler reprimanded by ECB

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Hampshire captain Warne and Somerset player Peter Bowler were both handed three penalty points under the board's disciplinary code.

RBI proposes easier ECB norms, will it go a long way?

RBI proposes easier ECB norms, will it go a long way?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

According to the RBI proposal, companies can now take the ECB route for raising 10-year funds which is capped at five years now.

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.

Collier replaces Lamb as ECB chief

Collier replaces Lamb as ECB chief

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Lamb, who had been in the job since the ECB's inception in 1997, resigned in May but stepped down last month.

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.

Hussain slams Pietersen, ECB

Hussain slams Pietersen, ECB

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has lashed out at Kevin Pietersen and Cricket Board authorities for the captain-coach row which pushed the country's cricket into a turmoil.

India vs England: Mark Wood to replace Shoaib Bashir for Rajkot Test

India vs England: Mark Wood to replace Shoaib Bashir for Rajkot Test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

England Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday named the playing eleven for the third Test match against India in Rajkot, with pacer Mark Wood replacing Shoaib Bashir in the playing squad.

BCCI decline ECB invite

BCCI decline ECB invite

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has rejected England's invitation to play in their version of the Champions League, to be held in Sharjah in October, giving a new twist to the wrangling between the two boards over the Twenty20 event.

ECB makes helmets mandatory

ECB makes helmets mandatory

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

The rule of mandatory helmets for English cricketers comes in the wake of former Australian batsman Phillip Hughes' death, who was struck by a bouncer on the back of the neck during a domestic match in Sydney.

Pakistan to create bio-secure bubble; seeks advice from ECB

Pakistan to create bio-secure bubble; seeks advice from ECB

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Pakistan has sought advice from the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on creating a bio-secure environment

Root's legendary form faces India, Australia test

Root's legendary form faces India, Australia test

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

With 10 centuries in just 54 innings over the past two and a half years, Root has gone past Sir Alastair Cook as England's highest Test run-scorer.

ECB policy likely to be relaxed

ECB policy likely to be relaxed

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

The government has initiated a comprehensive review of external commercial borrowings (ECB) policy. While the details are yet to be thrashed out, the government and the Reserve Bank of India are set to raise the ceiling for the current financial year from $22 billion to $28-30 billion. Sources said the move was prompted due to a breach in the existing ceiling.

How the markets will fare this week

How the markets will fare this week

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Quarterly earnings of corporates, trading activity of foreign investors and inflation data are the key factors that are expected to drive the momentum in the equity markets this week, analysts said.

IPL fixing: ECB to question Rajasthan's Owais Shah

IPL fixing: ECB to question Rajasthan's Owais Shah

Rediff.com18 May 2013

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is set to interrogate Rajasthan Royals' English recruit Owais Shah as a precautionary measure in the wake of the recent spot-fixing scandal that has rocked the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Hair refuses ECB offer

Hair refuses ECB offer

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Darrell Hair has rejected an offer to be on the ECB's reserve umpires panel for the coming season.

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.

Banks pulled up on ECB norms

Banks pulled up on ECB norms

Rediff.com15 May 2006