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Middlesex sign Umesh Yadav for County Championship

Middlesex sign Umesh Yadav for County Championship

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Yadav will be available to represent the Club in both First-Class and List-A formats

Credit growth is 'very low', admits RBI

Credit growth is 'very low', admits RBI

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Admitting that credit growth is "very low" given the size and growth rate of the economy, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday said for both the numbers to match, "the very very wide output gap" has to close. The central bank also clarified that low credit growth does not necessarily mean low credit flow to the economy, or choking of credit to the system, as bank credit growth numbers that the central bank publishes regularly represent only the outstanding credit in the system. Output gap means due to poor demand conditions, companies are unable run their plant at full installed capacity or, in a larger sense, an economy is not producing optimally as the demand is missing.

'Strict bio-bubbles for players needs to be abolished'

'Strict bio-bubbles for players needs to be abolished'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday called for abolishing strict bio-bubbles for players and support staff in international cricket, saying that the set-up meant to contain COVID-19 is 'ruining the best job in the world'.

England have offers from Aus, NZ to host domestic games

England have offers from Aus, NZ to host domestic games

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

ECB's Harrison said the board was getting used to the idea of hosting cricket in empty stadiums.

PIX: England trio starts training at Chepauk

PIX: England trio starts training at Chepauk

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Meanwhile, the entire visiting contingent has detected negative for coronavirus in their second PCR COVID-19 test done on Friday.

Buttler replaces Morgan as England's white-ball captain

Buttler replaces Morgan as England's white-ball captain

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The 31-year-old, who had been Morgan's deputy since 2015, has played 151 one-day internationals and 88 Twenty20s for England after making his international debut in 2011.

Wyatt crushes India as women lose T20I series to England

Wyatt crushes India as women lose T20I series to England

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

India posted 153/6 in their 20 overs after winning the toss and England chased the target down in 18.4 overs to clinch the series

England call-up Robinson to replace Stokes for Pakistan Test

England call-up Robinson to replace Stokes for Pakistan Test

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

England have named uncapped seam bowler Ollie Robinson in their 14-man squad to replace all-rounder Ben Stokes for the second Test against Pakistan starting on Thursday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday.

England's Sam Curran out of fourth India Test

England's Sam Curran out of fourth India Test

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Curran, who was rested for the first two matches, was due to fly to Ahmedabad in time for the fourth Test, which begins on March 4, but will instead arrive with the limited-overs squad.

Archer misses second Test after protocol breach

Archer misses second Test after protocol breach

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The ECB did not specify the nature of the breach but said the West Indies team were satisfied with the measures taken.

England to tour Pakistan, play first series in 16 years

England to tour Pakistan, play first series in 16 years

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'This will be the first time since 2005 that an England team has toured Pakistan and as such it represents a significant moment for both nations.'

'Ganguly's four-nation tournament will be a flop'

'Ganguly's four-nation tournament will be a flop'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Former Pakistan skipper Rashid Latif believes the four-nation tournament proposal revealed by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will f'lop' like the Big Three model. The former Pakistan wicketkeeper saw it as an attempt by the formidable trio of India, Australia and England to isolate other member nations.

Rupee depreciates by 25% since December 2014

Rupee depreciates by 25% since December 2014

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Indian rupee has declined by about 25 per cent since December 31, 2014, and is nearing 80 against the dollar, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. The value of the rupee declined from 63.33 against a dollar on December 31, 2014, to 79.41 on July 11, 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in a reply quoting RBI data. The exchange rate of the Indian Rupee against the dollar was Rs 78.94 per dollar as of June 30, 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in a written reply.

PIX: England, West Indies players take a knee

PIX: England, West Indies players take a knee

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The England and West Indies players took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement before the start of play in the first Test at Southampton on Wednesday as international cricket returned after almost four months. Rain delayed the start of the first Test before England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat.

Cummins plays down hip niggle

Cummins plays down hip niggle

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Cummins said the injury was "nothing major at all."

Pakistan 'used and binned' by 'Western bloc', says PCB chief Raja

Pakistan 'used and binned' by 'Western bloc', says PCB chief Raja

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Pakistan have been let down by the "Western bloc" and the back-to-back pullouts by New Zealand and England could have a "domino effect" for cricket in the South Asian country, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja said.

Injured Morgan ruled out of series; Livingstone to make debut

Injured Morgan ruled out of series; Livingstone to make debut

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Jos Buttler will captain England in Morgan's absence.

WAGs can't accompany players during England tour: PCB

WAGs can't accompany players during England tour: PCB

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Pakistan will be competing in a three-Test and three-T20 series starting July 30 in a bio-secure environment owing to the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Archer has been very foolish breaching protocol'

'Archer has been very foolish breaching protocol'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'Although the protocols might seem very severe, they've had to put those in place to get government approval for these games to happen'

England will host day-night Test match, says ECB

England will host day-night Test match, says ECB

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The concept of day-night Test found a new taker in England with board chairman Colin Graves confirming the country will host a twilight Test.

Buzz: UAE-Ireland 3rd ODI called off due to quarantine protocols

Buzz: UAE-Ireland 3rd ODI called off due to quarantine protocols

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The second match of the four-game series was postponed on Tuesday when four more UAE players tested positive for the novel coronavirus, taking the total to seven COVID-19 cases.

PIX: Woakes, Buttler propel England to unlikely win over Pakistan

PIX: Woakes, Buttler propel England to unlikely win over Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

A magnificent partnership between Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler helped propel England to an unlikely three-wicket victory over Pakistan in a topsy-turvy first Test at Old Trafford on Saturday. Images from Day 4 of the first Test between England and Pakistan in Manchester on Saturday.

Moeen Ali named England vice-captain for Ireland ODIs

Moeen Ali named England vice-captain for Ireland ODIs

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The first ODI of the three-match series will be played on July 30 followed by the other two on August 1 and 4.

Pollard, Warner among top draft picks for The Hundred

Pollard, Warner among top draft picks for The Hundred

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

All teams now have one wild card pick each to fill their final slots in June.

Why India-England 5th Test was cancelled...

Why India-England 5th Test was cancelled...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

India not fielding a team for the final Test against England had nothing to do with the rescheduled Indian Premier League which left no room for the match to be postponed, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) CEO Tom Harrison said on Friday.

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

But just like everyone wants a slice of '92 from Babar's team, the core of this current English team also has a date with history

India Inc's overseas borrowing up 6.5% to $2.12 billion in Nov

India Inc's overseas borrowing up 6.5% to $2.12 billion in Nov

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

No capital came in through the approval route, while the rest of $9,86,681 was by way of issuance of rupee denominated bonds.

PHOTOS: Crawley, Buttler, Anderson leave Pakistan in a mess

PHOTOS: Crawley, Buttler, Anderson leave Pakistan in a mess

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Zak Crawley and Jos Buttler shared a record partnership and James Anderson grabbed three wickets to put England in total control at the close on the second day of the third and final Test against Pakistan on Saturday. Images from Day 2 of the third and final Test.

Maxwell returns as Australia set to tour England in Sept

Maxwell returns as Australia set to tour England in Sept

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The Australian government on Wednesday granted travel exemptions for Aaron Finch and his men, Cricket Australia (CA) said while announcing a 21-member squad for the team's first international tour since the coronavirus outbreak began.

BCCI gives Emirates Cricket Board clearance for IPL

BCCI gives Emirates Cricket Board clearance for IPL

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

The ECB had been waiting for the BCCI's final go ahead before intensifying its preparations for the tournament.

English county match abandoned after player tests positive for COVID-19

English county match abandoned after player tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The four-day cricket match between English county sides Northamptonshire and Gloucestershire on Sunday was abandoned on the opening day after a player tested positive for COVID-19.

Sensex tumbles 483 points on selling in IT, banking shares

Sensex tumbles 483 points on selling in IT, banking shares

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Benchmark stock indices opened the week on a muted note on Monday, with the Sensex plunging nearly 483 points due to selling in IT, capital goods and banking shares amid losses in global equities. The Sensex tanked 482.61 points or 0.81 per cent to settle at 58,964.57. During the day, it tumbled 552.78 points or 0.92 per cent to 58,894.40. The 50-issue Nifty declined by 109.40 points or 0.62 per cent to finish at 17,674.95 as 29 of its stocks declined.

ECB issues complaint against referral system

ECB issues complaint against referral system

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

England has submitted a formal complaint and demanded scrapping of the umpire decision referral system after the Daryl Harper controversy in South Africa.

PIX: Holder and Gabriel put West Indies in control

PIX: Holder and Gabriel put West Indies in control

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

IMAGES from the first Test between England and West Indies played at the Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium, Southampton on Thursday

ICC finds ex-SL player Lokuhettige guilty of match fixing

ICC finds ex-SL player Lokuhettige guilty of match fixing

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Former Sri Lanka pacer Dilhara Lokuhettige was charged under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code in November 2019 for his involvement in match-fixing during a T20 tournament in UAE in 2017, where a Sri Lankan team participated.

Moeen Ali named in England training squad for West Indies Tests

Moeen Ali named in England training squad for West Indies Tests

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Moeen Ali had announced a break from Test cricket in September last year after losing out on a central contract for the longest format for the 2019-20 season.

BCCI gives nod to Emirates Cricket Board to host IPL

BCCI gives nod to Emirates Cricket Board to host IPL

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'... both boards will be working together from now on to stage the tournament'.

'We should remember England's gesture after 26/11 attack'

'We should remember England's gesture after 26/11 attack'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Sunil Gavaskar welcomes BCCI's decision to reschedule cancelled 5th Test.

PHOTOS: Crawley, Sibley lead England fightback

PHOTOS: Crawley, Sibley lead England fightback

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

England ended day four with a 170-run lead over West Indies as Zak Crawley and Dom Sibley notched up half-centuries in the second innings of the first Test at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. Images from Day 4 of the first Test between England and West Indies.

'Lack of Black players in county cricket not good enough'

'Lack of Black players in county cricket not good enough'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Only three Black players have made their England debut since 2000 - the most recent being Jofra Archer who is in England's squad to face the West Indies this week in the first test.