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Pakistan-England Test to proceed as scheduled

Pakistan-England Test to proceed as scheduled

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

England indicated that they're in a position to field a playing XI in Rawalpindi against Pakistan in the opening Test.

Visa woes to Rohit's scalp: Bashir's spectacular debut

Visa woes to Rohit's scalp: Bashir's spectacular debut

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Always knew I would get Indian visa, getting Rohit as my first wicket is incredible: Shoaib Bashir

ECB tells Pietersen to stay away from Lalit Modi

ECB tells Pietersen to stay away from Lalit Modi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has asked Kevin Pietersen to stay away from suspended Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi after the two were spotted before the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.

IPL 2024: Hazlewood available only in May; Rehan pulls out

IPL 2024: Hazlewood available only in May; Rehan pulls out

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Josh Hazlewood, who was released by RCB, has been bracketed in the top-of-the-line Rs 2 crore base price in Tuesday's IPL auction.

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.

ECB, FDI norms may be eased

ECB, FDI norms may be eased

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

ECBs may be allowed to put loans upto $ 500 million for rupee expenditure by Indian infrastructure companies under the automatic approval route. At present, such loans need RBI approval. The government may also raise the limit for dollar borrowings for rupee expenditure, which would need RBI approval. So, if a company is borrowing say $ 750 million, it can immediately access foreign funds up to $500 million without prior permission, but will need approval for the rest.

ECB rules to be eased soon

ECB rules to be eased soon

Rediff.com20 Sep 2008

The government may liberalise external commercial borrowing rules in the next few days, especially for the infrastructure sector including capital-intensive ones like telecom, a Finance Ministry official said on Friday.

'You epitomise everything that England cricket is about'

'You epitomise everything that England cricket is about'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Former pacer Andrew Flintoff hailed England's experienced bowler Adil Rashid, stating that the veteran spinner "epitomises everything that England cricket is about" after the veteran spinner earned his 100th T20 cap.

Government against Zim tour: ECB

Government against Zim tour: ECB

Rediff.com25 Jan 2004

The government has effectively instructed England to cancel October's tour of Zimbabwe, ECB chief Tim Lamb said.

England go unchanged for fourth Ashes Test

England go unchanged for fourth Ashes Test

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

England must win the fourth Test in Manchester to keep the series alive ahead of the fifth Test at the Oval in London.

ECB chairman pays tribute to Tiger Pataudi

ECB chairman pays tribute to Tiger Pataudi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

The ninth Nawab of Pataudi, who breathed his last on Thursday, was educated in England and captained Oxford University and Sussex, besides playing for India in 46 Test matches between 1961 and 1975.

Pietersen axed as captain Cook must have trust in team: ECB

Pietersen axed as captain Cook must have trust in team: ECB

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

A desire for captain Alastair Cook to be able to trust and rely on the support of all his players was behind the decision to end Kevin Pietersen's international career, said the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

'Not arrogance but...': Root defends Bazball

'Not arrogance but...': Root defends Bazball

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Joe Root emphasised the importance of adapting and evolving as a batter to counter the skills of world class bowlers.

ECB suggests 40-over World Cup, four-day Tests

ECB suggests 40-over World Cup, four-day Tests

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The matches in the next edition of the cricket World Cup could be 40-overs-a-side affairs and Test matches reduced to four days if discussions between the chairmen of English counties and the England and Wales Cricket Board are proposed and ultimately accepted by the ICC.

'Who is this? It could be anyone random': Bashir ignored McCullum's Eng selection call

'Who is this? It could be anyone random': Bashir ignored McCullum's Eng selection call

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

A few days ago, when young England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir saw a missed call from a New Zealand dialling code number, he ignored it thinking it could be from "anyone random".

England's mental toughness: The key to World Cup glory?

England's mental toughness: The key to World Cup glory?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

England's mental strength and ability to grind out wins in high-pressure situations will give them the edge

Essar Oil plans $100 mn ECB

Essar Oil plans $100 mn ECB

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Essar Oil is in the final stages of negotiations to raise $100 million (about Rs 407 crore) through external commercial borrowings for expansion and upgradation of its crude refinery in Khambalia, Gujarat.

ECB praises Dhoni for withdrawal of appeal

ECB praises Dhoni for withdrawal of appeal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2011

The England Cricket Board (ECB) thanked the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Indian cricket team for withdrawing the appeal against Ian Bell on the third day of the second Test.

ECB ropes in Azhar as coach

ECB ropes in Azhar as coach

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

ECB ropes in Azharuddin as coach.

IPL 2024: Sriram joins Lucknow Super Giants as assistant coach

IPL 2024: Sriram joins Lucknow Super Giants as assistant coach

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Former India spinner Sridharan Sriram has joined Lucknow Super Giants as assistant coach for IPL 2024 next year.

ECB agrees to extra emergency funding for Greek banks

ECB agrees to extra emergency funding for Greek banks

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Conditions are fit for a raise in Emergency Liquidity Assistance

Curbs on ECBs may be relaxed

Curbs on ECBs may be relaxed

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

At a high-level coordinate committee meeting to be held by the month-end, the government and the Reserve Bank of India will take stock of the situation.

England's Salt shines in epic run chase vs West Indies

England's Salt shines in epic run chase vs West Indies

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Salt serves up century as England win to keep West Indies series alive

Blow for Punjab Kings! Bairstow out of IPL 2023

Blow for Punjab Kings! Bairstow out of IPL 2023

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Punjab Kings' Jonny Bairstow will miss the entire IPL 2023 as the England and Wales Cricket Board refused to grant him the No Objection Certificate.

SA demand ECB apology over Pietersen text row

SA demand ECB apology over Pietersen text row

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

South Africa Test captain Graeme Smith has strongly denied recent suggestions that he or his team deliberately provoked England batsman Kevin Pietersen into sending 'provocative' text messages to the Proteas players during the recent Test series between the sides.

Nifty hits life-time high, Sensex jumps 493 points

Nifty hits life-time high, Sensex jumps 493 points

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Among the Sensex firms, ITC, NTPC, Axis Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints and Tata Steel were the major gainers. Mahindra & Mahindra, Wipro, Maruti, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC Bank were among the laggards.

IFCs can raise ECBs via automatic route

IFCs can raise ECBs via automatic route

Rediff.com11 May 2010

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday allowed infrastructure finance companies (IFCs) to raise money from overseas markets through the automatic route to increase fund flow into the resource-starved core sector.

Umpiring equality: Sue Redfern makes history

Umpiring equality: Sue Redfern makes history

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Sue Redfern is poised to make history as the inaugural ICC-appointed female neutral umpire

ECB security experts arrive in Pakistan

ECB security experts arrive in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

England have expressed safety concerns about playing in Karachi on the tour which starts in October.

ECB unhappy with India itinerary: reports

ECB unhappy with India itinerary: reports

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

It feels the BCCI has treated them unfairly in comparison with Australia.

Tendulkar's idea to be implemented by ECB

Tendulkar's idea to be implemented by ECB

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar's suggestion of splitting the ODIs into two equal halves of 25 overs each, is to be implemented not by the BCCI but by its English counterpart ECB.

Karachi a security concern, says ECB

Karachi a security concern, says ECB

Rediff.com5 Jun 2005

The ECB expressed reservations about playing a Test match in Karachi, which has been the target of several bomb attacks.

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.

PCB, ECB reach settlement over forfeited Test

PCB, ECB reach settlement over forfeited Test

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

The cricket boards of Pakistan and England have resolved the financial dispute that arose after the forfeited Oval Test on Pakistan's tour to England in 2006. Umpires Darrell Hair and Billy Doctrove ruled Pakistan had forfeited the fourth Test at the Oval, as the visitors had refused to come out after tea on the fourth day in protest at being docked five runs for alleged ball tampering.

Govt likely to ease ECB restrictions

Govt likely to ease ECB restrictions

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

ECB blockage may hit RIL plans

ECB blockage may hit RIL plans

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

Reliance Industries' plans to raise $500 million from overseas markets may suffer a setback after the government decided to "discourage" all external commercial borrowings above $100 million.

Irked BCCI to discuss Hussain issue with ECB

Irked BCCI to discuss Hussain issue with ECB

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Taking strong objection to former England captain Nasser Hussain's comparison of Indian cricketers to 'donkeys', the BCCI on Monday decided to take up the issue with the English Cricket Board (ECB).

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

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