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ICC CEO Sawhney steps down after internal review over conduct

ICC CEO Sawhney steps down after internal review over conduct

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) chief executive Manu Sawhney will step down with immediate effect, four months after he was sent on leave following an investigation into his style of working.

Chappell backs Warner in leadership ban review drama

Chappell backs Warner in leadership ban review drama

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

'This indicated Warner -- who had been advised by CA against a public outburst -- didn't trust the authorities to be mindful of his interests. It was a wise decision by Warner as CA is renowned for only protecting their own interests, not those of players.'

Joe Root eyes maiden IPL stint in 2022

Joe Root eyes maiden IPL stint in 2022

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Root put forth his desire of being a part of the IPL 2022 mega auction that is expected to take place in February.

Carlos Brathwaite isolating after COVID-19 case on flight from UK

Carlos Brathwaite isolating after COVID-19 case on flight from UK

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite is in doubt for Jamaica Tallawahs opening game of the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after being forced into isolation due to a positive COVID-19 case on the flight from the UK.

England sack assistant coach Thorpe after Ashes debacle

England sack assistant coach Thorpe after Ashes debacle

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

While England failed miserably on the field under his watch, Thorpe's departure was also expedited after reports emerged that police had to be called in to the team hotel in Hobart after he had lit a cigar inside the premise following a drinking session that lasted till 6 a.m.

Tripathi ready for India call-up?

Tripathi ready for India call-up?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'He's a seriously special player and he comes out and takes that momentum away and that's his attitude every time he bats.'

Factions in Mumbai Indians? Players unhappy?

Factions in Mumbai Indians? Players unhappy?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

MI became the first team in IPL history to lose its first seven matches in a season.

Tendulkar had a small weakness against off-spin: Muralitharan

Tendulkar had a small weakness against off-spin: Muralitharan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Sri Lanka cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan revealed that India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar had a slight weakness against off-spin bowling.

Pujara could have rotated strike better: Steyn

Pujara could have rotated strike better: Steyn

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Pujara's strike-rate has been a constant subject of debate for sometime now

'When India plays against Pakistan, world stops to watch'

'When India plays against Pakistan, world stops to watch'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'When Pakistan plays India the world stops to watch and it's a great spectacle'

Pant will 'definitely be better than Dhoni'

Pant will 'definitely be better than Dhoni'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'At such a young age, he has already played some of the most incredible knock so in the coming 8-10 years, I feel he'll be more mature.'

Feels like a best of three-match series against India: Rizwan

Feels like a best of three-match series against India: Rizwan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani ruled out of India game with side strain

T20 World Cup: Will England captain Morgan bench himself?

T20 World Cup: Will England captain Morgan bench himself?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Out-of-form England skipper Eoin Morgan is open to dropping himself during the T20 World Cup if it helps the team win the title.

Umran Malik is a 'gem' but should be managed carefully: Vettori

Umran Malik is a 'gem' but should be managed carefully: Vettori

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Vettori said the BCCI should quickly step in and manage Malik's workload to safeguard his unique talent.

Boucher apologises for racist behaviour in playing days

Boucher apologises for racist behaviour in playing days

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

In his response to the allegations, Boucher said he and his teammates should have been more sensitive.

Cric Buzz: Why is there a dearth of non-white umpires?

Cric Buzz: Why is there a dearth of non-white umpires?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Former Test umpire and Hampshire cricketer John Holder is among those who have called for an independent inquiry into the dearth of non-white match officials in English cricket.

Pant should bat in the 'Russell mode' in T20s: Shastri

Pant should bat in the 'Russell mode' in T20s: Shastri

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Former India coach Ravi Shastri says Rishabh Pant must bat in the "Andre Russell mode" and not change the tempo once he gets going in T20 cricket.

Bishop points to the area of concern in Kohli's slump

Bishop points to the area of concern in Kohli's slump

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Bishop points to the area of concern in Kohli's slump

Players should be allowed to review wide, high no-balls: Vettori, Tahir

Players should be allowed to review wide, high no-balls: Vettori, Tahir

Rediff.com3 May 2022

'The players should be able to decide in such crucial matters'

Kohli wanted to make himself 'unsackable': Manjrekar

Kohli wanted to make himself 'unsackable': Manjrekar

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

'When his captaincy is under threat, he tends to quit': Manjrekar on Kohli

Shastri wants life ban for player who hung Chahal

Shastri wants life ban for player who hung Chahal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Taking exception to leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's allegations of physical harassment by a player in his early IPL days, former India head coach Ravi Shastri suggested that the offender be never allowed to come near a cricket field.

Smith a caged lion ready to burst out: Moody

Smith a caged lion ready to burst out: Moody

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Smith, considered one of the best batsmen in international cricket, could managed just 10 runs in the four innings he has played so far in the series and Moody said he is overdue for a big score.

Kohli took a smart decision to relinquish captaincy: Shastri

Kohli took a smart decision to relinquish captaincy: Shastri

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Former India coach Ravi Shastri said Virat Kohli took a 'smart decision' by giving up captaincy from all forms of cricket, paving the way to express himself better in IPL 2022.

Two West Indies women cricketers collapse on field

Two West Indies women cricketers collapse on field

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Two West Indies women cricketers -- Chinelle Henry and Chedean Nation -- collapsed briefly on the field in two separate incidents during the second T20 International against Pakistan here and taken to hospital where they were "stable".

Langer hoping Cameron gets Green light for 1st Test

Langer hoping Cameron gets Green light for 1st Test

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

With David Warner and Will Pucovski ruled out of the first Test and looking at Joe Burns's worrying form, Australia can't afford to miss Green for the day-night fixture.

'India series can set the ball rolling in right direction for SA'

'India series can set the ball rolling in right direction for SA'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi reckons the upcoming home series against India can set the "ball rolling" in the right direction for South African cricket, which has gone through a transition phase over the past few years while enduring upheavals.

Concussed du Plessis ruled out of remaining PSL matches, returning home

Concussed du Plessis ruled out of remaining PSL matches, returning home

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Faf du Plessis suffered the concussion following a nasty collision with his Quetta Gladiators teammate Mohammad Hasnain

Smith on his role with at T20 World Cup

Smith on his role with at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

'My job is to fix it if our top order doesn't come off'

South Africa's Miller ready to put Amla's teachings into practice

South Africa's Miller ready to put Amla's teachings into practice

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

South Africa will open their T20 World Cup campaign against Australia on October 23 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Bowlers reduced to virtual bowling machines, says Chappell

Bowlers reduced to virtual bowling machines, says Chappell

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

The ludicrous combination of better bats and smaller boundaries is reducing bowlers to virtual bowling machines, says the legendary Australian Ian Chappell.

IPL: Who's performed better? Dhoni or Morgan?

IPL: Who's performed better? Dhoni or Morgan?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels one shouldn't compare Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan despite the two players having a similar record with the bat in the ongoing 14th edition of the Indian Premier League.

'Received death threats after SA's 2011 WC exit'

'Received death threats after SA's 2011 WC exit'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Led by Daniel Vettori, New Zealand had batted first and posted 221 for 8 in 50 overs. In reply, the Proteas were bowled out for 172 with du Plessis, playing in only his 10th ODI, making 36.

Watch: Greame Swann-Rochelle Rao prepare 'Googly Gujiyas'

Watch: Greame Swann-Rochelle Rao prepare 'Googly Gujiyas'

Rediff.com16 May 2018

An initiative started by ESPNcricinfo and Zorawar Kalra, Founder and MD, Massive Restaurants, 'Googly Gujiya' a contemporary twist to the traditional gujiya, 'is a beautiful amalgamation of rich, contemporary ingredients, bringing a delicious burst of flavour with every bite'.

NZ's IPL players in Maldives might head to England this weekend

NZ's IPL players in Maldives might head to England this weekend

Rediff.com12 May 2021

New Zealand's cricketers, including skipper Kane Williamson, who are quarantining in Maldives after the suspension of IPL 2021 last week might head to England this weekend for an upcoming two-Test series, head coach Gary Stead said.

Mark Boucher set to be interim coach of South Africa

Mark Boucher set to be interim coach of South Africa

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

South Africa is going through one of its toughest phases both on and off the field. Mark Boucher is set to be the interim coach of the South Africa

England all-rounder Moeen retires from Test cricket

England all-rounder Moeen retires from Test cricket

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Moeen Ali said he was satisfied with his Test career and hoped it would inspire other British Muslims to play for England.

Bangladesh batsman, coaching staff contract COVID

Bangladesh batsman, coaching staff contract COVID

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Bangladesh batsman, coaching staff contract COVID.

NZ 'keeper Seifert to replace injured Ali Khan at KKR

NZ 'keeper Seifert to replace injured Ali Khan at KKR

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert will replace injured United States fast bowler Ali Khan, whose maiden stint at the IPL ended without any game time due to a side strain sustained while playing in the Caribbean Premier League.

Why Kiwi pacer Jamieson decided to skip IPL

Why Kiwi pacer Jamieson decided to skip IPL

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson said it was a difficult call to skip IPL and he hopes to be a part of it in the future.

2021 WC: BCCI, ICC collectively working on resolving tax issue

2021 WC: BCCI, ICC collectively working on resolving tax issue

Rediff.com27 May 2020

According to the ICC's host agreement signed by the members in 2015, tax exemption is must to host an ICC tournament.