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Former player unhappy with Yorkshire's racism probe

Former player unhappy with Yorkshire's racism probe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

The investigation was initiated in September last year to look into allegations made by the off-spinner stretching back to 2008.

3rd Ashes Test: Anderson left out as England go unchanged

3rd Ashes Test: Anderson left out as England go unchanged

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Anderson, who is recuperating from a right calf injury, will feature against Leicestershire in a three-day friendly match starting on Tuesday.

'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.

'Decision on playing IPL made before NZ Tests were announced'

'Decision on playing IPL made before NZ Tests were announced'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The British media grilled Buttler on players in all likelihood skipping the Test series against New Zealand starting June 2 if their franchises get to the play-offs starting in last week of May.

England's leadership power lies with Morgan not Root

England's leadership power lies with Morgan not Root

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'I am pretty sure that Morgan went to the selectors and Ashley Giles and said he wanted his best team at all times this year in Twenty20'

Who will replace Manohar as ICC chairman?

Who will replace Manohar as ICC chairman?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

The International Cricket Council is expected to finalise the nomination process to elect outgoing chairman Shashank Manohar's replacement next week as it was still trying to reach a consensus on some key issues. The ICC Board met via video-conference on Thursday with key point in the agenda was whether to adopt a process that selects or elects the new Chairman.

England's Wood ruled out of Ashes series through injury

England's Wood ruled out of Ashes series through injury

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Wood had knee surgery this week to clear up excess cartilage.

Injured Anderson ruled out of Ireland Test

Injured Anderson ruled out of Ireland Test

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Anderson, 36, tore his right calf when playing for his county Lancashire against Durham this month, but was included in the 13-man squad for the four-day match against Ireland, which begins on Wednesday.

New penalty for slow over-rate in T20 Internationals

New penalty for slow over-rate in T20 Internationals

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Slow over-rates in T20 Internationals will invite stricter penalties with the ICC on Friday announcing that teams which fail to keep up with the schedule will end up with one fielder less outside the 30-yard circle for the remainder of the innings, starting this month.

Asian heritage cricketers insulted at Yorkshire: Rafiq tells parl committee

Asian heritage cricketers insulted at Yorkshire: Rafiq tells parl committee

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'I felt isolated, humiliated at times. I lost my career to racism.'

England's Robinson to take break after storm over racist, sexist posts

England's Robinson to take break after storm over racist, sexist posts

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Robinson was suspended from all international cricket by ECB pending the outcome of a disciplinary investigation following the tweets he posted in 2012 and 2013.

IPL bowling sensation could play for England in World Cup

IPL bowling sensation could play for England in World Cup

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said overseas players would, from January 1 2019, become eligible to play for England after living in the country for three years rather than a previous seven.

England bowler Anderson seeks Man City's help

England bowler Anderson seeks Man City's help

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The country's leading wicket-taker with 575 Test wickets, is targeting a return when they tour South Africa for a four-Test series starting at the end of December.

England set for Ashes after Root confirms participation

England set for Ashes after Root confirms participation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Captain Joe Root confirmed his participation in the five-Test series at the meeting and will likely be joined by a full-strength squad.

PSL to be completed in Abu Dhabi in June

PSL to be completed in Abu Dhabi in June

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The sixth edition of the tournament was suspended in March after 14 games, after seven individuals, including six players, tested positive for COVID-19.

PIX: Rain spoils long-awaited international cricket return

PIX: Rain spoils long-awaited international cricket return

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

After a 117-day absence, international cricket returned in familiar fashion on Wednesday as rain and bad light restricted the first Test between England and West Indies to 17.4 overs and the hosts closed a frustrating day on 35-1.

Why Warner enjoyed playing without fans in stadium

Why Warner enjoyed playing without fans in stadium

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Star Australian opener David Warner felt "bizzare" playing in front of empty stands during the first T20 International in Southampton but he is not complaining as it was the first time he was not "abused" by hostile English crowd.

Stiff ECB norms may see rollback

Stiff ECB norms may see rollback

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

Now, Sri Lanka's data analyst COVID positive

Now, Sri Lanka's data analyst COVID positive

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Sri Lanka are set to take on India in a six-match white-ball series starting July 13.

ECBs face stiff end-use norms

ECBs face stiff end-use norms

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

Short-term ECBs may be allowed

Short-term ECBs may be allowed

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

Will be interesting to see McCullum-Stokes partnership: DK

Will be interesting to see McCullum-Stokes partnership: DK

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'I think McCullum wants to take this up because he sees this as a major challenge.'

4000 fans to be allowed for India vs NZ WTC final

4000 fans to be allowed for India vs NZ WTC final

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand in Southampton will be held in the presence of 4000 spectators, Hampshire County Club head Rod Bransgrove said.

Aus to play UAE in one-off T20I as warm-up before Pak series

Aus to play UAE in one-off T20I as warm-up before Pak series

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Australia and Pakistan are currently playing the second match of a two-Test series in the UAE, with Tim Paine's side seeking their first series win in Asia since 2011 after a battling draw in the last match.

Third day of Test abandoned as rain washes out play

Third day of Test abandoned as rain washes out play

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Play was abandoned without a ball being bowled on the third day of the second Test between England and the West Indies as rain fell persistently over Old Trafford on Saturday.

Coronavirus break could help prolong careers, says Buttler

Coronavirus break could help prolong careers, says Buttler

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The novel coronavirus shutdown has allowed cricketers to recharge their batteries and could help prolong their careers by a few years, England wicket-keeper Jos Buttler said. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) last month extended the suspension of the professional game in the country until July 1 and Buttler believes the extended break will prove beneficial in the long run.

PIX: Crawley's maiden ton lifts England in third Test

PIX: Crawley's maiden ton lifts England in third Test

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Images from the opening day of the third and final Test between England and Pakistan in Southampton, on Friday.

Shaw, Iyer and Kishan power India 'A' to big win

Shaw, Iyer and Kishan power India 'A' to big win

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

India 'A' began their UK tour on a promising note, thrashing England Cricket Board XI by 125 runs following half centuries from captain Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw and Ishan Kishan.

IPCL lines up $100 million ECB

IPCL lines up $100 million ECB

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

England want Archer to miss IPL and play for Sussex

England want Archer to miss IPL and play for Sussex

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

England's Jofra Archer is likely to miss the Indian Premier League as national team coach Chris Silverwood wants the fast bowler to play cricket with Sussex to get up to speed before the home Test series against West Indies in June. Archer, who has a contract with the Rajasthan Royals franchise in the IPL, has been out of action since January with an elbow injury.

WT20: 'ICC is taking up Pak cricketers' visa issue with BCCI'

WT20: 'ICC is taking up Pak cricketers' visa issue with BCCI'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

India would be hosting the global T20 event in October and given the tense diplomatic ties between the two neighbours, the PCB has sought assurances that the visa process of their players and support staff would be dealt with by the ICC.

PIX: England cricket team receives WWE championship title

PIX: England cricket team receives WWE championship title

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The custom WWE Championship Title will remain with the ECB as a permanent fixture at Lord's.

Stokes rejoins England team as father's condition improves

Stokes rejoins England team as father's condition improves

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Ben Stokes returned to practice with England on Wednesday after the condition of his critically ill father improved, but three others missed out as illness continue to plague the tourists, 24 hours ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Centurion. Stokes spent Tuesday at the bedside of father Ged, who was hospitalised the day before due to a "serious illness".

BCCI planning to sidestep ICC with four-nation tournament?

BCCI planning to sidestep ICC with four-nation tournament?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The proposed event, to be hosted by India, England and Australia on rotational basis from 2021, has divided opinions as it is likely to increase revenue of the boards involved. The ICC doesn't approve tournaments involving more than three teams, which are not part of its own multi-lateral roster.

Coach Shastri, support staff may leave UK on Wednesday

Coach Shastri, support staff may leave UK on Wednesday

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

India head coach Ravi Shastri and his support staff colleagues Bharat Arun and Ramakrishnan Sridhar are likely to leave for India on Wednesday provided they have two negative RT-PCR reports prior to their departure date.

Fed, ECB cut rates: Why India's different

Fed, ECB cut rates: Why India's different

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

While the Fed and the ECB slash and raise rates when needed, the RBI seems to move in just one direction.

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.

West Indies are 'no slouches', reckons Burns

West Indies are 'no slouches', reckons Burns

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'The last time we played each other, they won, so they're no slouches certainly'

ICC dedicating two-and-a-half month IPL window?

ICC dedicating two-and-a-half month IPL window?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Pakistan wants ICC to regulate growth of T20 leagues

Stokes to join England in New Zealand this week

Stokes to join England in New Zealand this week

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Ben Stokes will join his England team mates in New Zealand later this week after the cricketer appeared at a magistrates' court on Tuesday to indicate a plea of not guilty to a charge of affray.