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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.

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.

Pietersen deserves the treatment meted out by the ECB

Pietersen deserves the treatment meted out by the ECB

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

It's hard to imagine the England authorities changing their stand in Kevin Pietersen's case, writes Haresh Pandya.

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.

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.

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.

ECB opposes Warne-backed T20 competition: report

ECB opposes Warne-backed T20 competition: report

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

IPL team Rajasthan Royals' tie-up with Hampshire is likely to be opposed by England and Wales Cricket Board, which feels sanctioning such a competition may divert attention away from the re-launch of its own Twenty20 series.

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.

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 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.

Govt rules out auctioning rights to tap ECBs

Govt rules out auctioning rights to tap ECBs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Capital inflows have reached record levels as investors borrow cheap from advanced countries and invest in high-yielding assets in developing countries.

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.

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.

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.

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'

Suspended Stokes named in England one-day squad

Suspended Stokes named in England one-day squad

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'Should the ECB Board receive formal confirmation that Ben Stokes has either been charged or that he will face no charges, they would convene within 48 hours to make a decision on his availability for the team at that stage'

England add Pope to Ashes squad as cover for Roy

England add Pope to Ashes squad as cover for Roy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Roy was struck on the neck during training on Tuesday and although the 29-year-old passed required concussion protocols on Wednesday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to have an extra option at the top of the order.

England suspend Stokes, Hales after nightclub incident

England suspend Stokes, Hales after nightclub incident

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

England suspended all-rounder Ben Stokes and opener Alex Hales from international cricket until further notice on Thursday after the pair were involved in an altercation outside a Bristol nightclub.

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.

ECB scraps 50-over format from domestic structure

ECB scraps 50-over format from domestic structure

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

The England and Wales Cricket Board on Thursday scrapped the 50-over format from its domestic cricket calender for the 2010 season, claiming that the ICC will review the future of ODIs after the 2011 World Cup. The revised domestic structure, finalised after a 12-month detailed discussion with the first-class counties, now comprise four-day matches, enhanced Twenty20 competitions and 40-over leagues, which would be played only on Sundays.

2nd Test, Day 4, PHOTOS: England take 219-run lead

2nd Test, Day 4, PHOTOS: England take 219-run lead

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test played between England and West Indies at Manchester on Sunday.

Injured Anderson out of 2nd Ashes Test

Injured Anderson out of 2nd Ashes Test

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

England's gamble to include Anderson in the 1st Ashes Test soon after he had torn his right calf muscle, forcing him to miss the one-off Ireland Test, backfired spectacularly.

Archer delays joining England squad after taking COVID-19 test

Archer delays joining England squad after taking COVID-19 test

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Jofra Archer was supposed to link up with the England team, who are going into isolation head of their Test series against West Indies, in Southampton on Tuesday.

PIX: 3rd Test drawn, Eng win series after Anderson milestone

PIX: 3rd Test drawn, Eng win series after Anderson milestone

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 3rd and final Test played between England and Pakistan played at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday.

1st ODI PIX: Australia ease to victory over England

1st ODI PIX: Australia ease to victory over England

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Images from the first ODI between England and Australia, at Old Trafford in Manchester, on Friday

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.

'Guys desperate to get back but safety is paramount'

'Guys desperate to get back but safety is paramount'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

England Test captain Joe Root is keen to play international cricket this summer but not by compromising on quality of the game or its intensity, the 29-year-old has said. With professional cricket suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is considering playing the series against West Indies and Pakistan behind closed doors.

Illness strikes England camp again in South Africa

Illness strikes England camp again in South Africa

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Influenza has ravaged England with several players and staff taken ill since arriving on Dec. 14.

Cricket Buzz: England eye one coach for all formats

Cricket Buzz: England eye one coach for all formats

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

ECB confirms playing conditions for The Hundred

Foreign loan limit on airlines likely to be lifted

Foreign loan limit on airlines likely to be lifted

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Jet already has $300 mn of ECB.

West Indies win MCC's Spirit of Cricket award

West Indies win MCC's Spirit of Cricket award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

West Indies have won this year's Spirit of Cricket award after sending both their men's and women's teams to tour England during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) announced.

T20I rankings: Malan displaces Azam from top spot

T20I rankings: Malan displaces Azam from top spot

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Malan enjoyed a fruitful series against Australia, scoring 66, 44 and 21 in three games to guide England to a 2-1 series victory.

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.'

England call up Curran to replace injured Finn for Ashes

England call up Curran to replace injured Finn for Ashes

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The 22-year-old is uncapped at test level, but made his international debut against South Africa in a Twenty20 at Taunton on June 23, where he took three wickets. He won his first and only ODI cap against the West Indies on September 29.

Archer won't rush return risking T20 World Cup, Ashes prospects

Archer won't rush return risking T20 World Cup, Ashes prospects

Rediff.com27 May 2021

ECB will review his progress next month

Trescothick to join England coaching staff for Ashes

Trescothick to join England coaching staff for Ashes

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Former England player Jonathon Trott has also fulfilled a similar role with the team ahead of the Test match against Ireland, ESPN Cricinfo reported.

Cricket Buzz: Waugh steps down as Australia selector

Cricket Buzz: Waugh steps down as Australia selector

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Former test batsman Mark Waugh will step down as a national selector at the end of August, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.

Dravid lists challenges of resuming cricket in bio-secure space

Dravid lists challenges of resuming cricket in bio-secure space

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'We're going to have to work with the Health Department and Government authorities to find out a way in which even if a player tests positive, the whole tournament isn't cancelled'

Stokes, Archer back for first two Tests against India

Stokes, Archer back for first two Tests against India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Both Stokes and Archer were rested for the ongoing two-match Test series in Sri Lanka