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Asia Cup: Pakistan's Ali, Afghan duo fined for breaching code of conduct

Asia Cup: Pakistan's Ali, Afghan duo fined for breaching code of conduct

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

They have also received one demerit point each for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.

England fined for slow over-rate in 2nd ODI vs India

England fined for slow over-rate in 2nd ODI vs India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

As if the loss was not enough, England cricket players were on Friday fined 10 per cent of their match fees while captain Eoin Morgan was docked 20 per cent his earnings for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second ODI against India in Cuttack.

Broad fined for public criticism of match officials

Broad fined for public criticism of match officials

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

England captain Stuart Broad was fined 15 per cent of his match fee for publicly criticising match officials following his side's Group 1 match against New Zealand in the ICC World Twenty20 on Saturday.

Tahir fined over spat with Warner during Cape Town ODI

Tahir fined over spat with Warner during Cape Town ODI

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

South Africa leg-spinner Imran Tahir has been fined 30 percent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the side's 31-run win in the fifth and final ODI against Australia in Cape Town last evening.

Hardik Pandya reprimanded for celebrating excessively

Hardik Pandya reprimanded for celebrating excessively

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was reprimanded by the ICC for celebrating aggressively after taking a wicket during the first Twenty20 International against Australia in Adelaide, on Tuesday.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

Queen's Park Oval outfield rated poor by the match referee

Queen's Park Oval outfield rated poor by the match referee

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The outfield of the Queen's Park Oval, the venue for the fourth Test between India and the West Indies, has been rated "poor" by the Match Referee as only 22 overs could be bowled on the opening day while unplayable conditions prevented play on four consecutive days. The match ended in a draw, denying India chance to defend their top rank in the Test table.

West Indies captain Bravo suspended for Sri Lanka match

West Indies captain Bravo suspended for Sri Lanka match

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo has been suspended for one match after his side was fined for a second minor over-rate offence within 12 months during their tri-series ODI against India at Port of Spain, Trinidad.

Dasun Shanaka fined for ball tampering

Dasun Shanaka fined for ball tampering

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The incident happened in the 50th over when TV cameras caught Shanaka picking the seam of the ball.

Why ICC recommended extra review in Tests post COVID-19

Why ICC recommended extra review in Tests post COVID-19

Rediff.com26 May 2020

ICC Cricket Committee chairman Anil Kumble says the inexperience of local umpires, who are expected to officiate in Test matches once action resumes post the COVID-19 pandemic, is the reason behind recommending an extra review, which according to him will give a level playing field to both the teams.

ICC plans trial of new DRS in third Ashes Test to remove host broadcaster's 'control'

ICC plans trial of new DRS in third Ashes Test to remove host broadcaster's 'control'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken the first step towards controlling the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) in the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford with trial of an alternative system to reduce the third umpire's reliance on the host broadcaster.

West Indies keeper Ramdin banned for two matches

West Indies keeper Ramdin banned for two matches

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

West Indies wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin has been banned for two One-day Internationals for "conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game", the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

Check out new suggestions to improve Indian domestic cricket!

Check out new suggestions to improve Indian domestic cricket!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The BCCI is planning to replace the official kookaburra ball with SG white for India's limited overs matches at home.

Kohli gets demerit point for breaching Code of Conduct

Kohli gets demerit point for breaching Code of Conduct

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Kohli was found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct in the match which South Africa won by nine wickets.

ICC Cricket Committee backs stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

ICC Cricket Committee backs stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The International Cricket Council's Cricket Committee backed stricter punishments for ball-tampering but decided not to do away with the toss in test cricket during a two-day meeting which concluded in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Stokes reprimanded for inappropriate comments

Stokes reprimanded for inappropriate comments

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct after he was charged for making inappropriate comments during the opening day's play in the third cricket Test against India in Mohali on Saturday.

The other side of Dhoni: When Captain Cool's temper flared up on field

The other side of Dhoni: When Captain Cool's temper flared up on field

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

There were times when MS Dhoni let emotions get the better of him.

DRS is 98.5 per cent accurate, claims ICC

DRS is 98.5 per cent accurate, claims ICC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The International Cricket Council Chief Executive David Richardson has revealed that the Emirates Panel of Umpires' usage of the Decision Review System (DRS) has enabled them to attain a staggering accuracy rate of 98.5 per cent.

Erasmus, Dharmasena to officiate India vs Pak Champions Trophy game

Erasmus, Dharmasena to officiate India vs Pak Champions Trophy game

Rediff.com18 May 2017

India's Sundaram Ravi has been appointed one of the on-field umpires for the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy beginning June 1.

Milne reprimanded, Misbah fined for Code of Conduct breach

Milne reprimanded, Misbah fined for Code of Conduct breach

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Pakistan cricket captain Misbah-ul-Haq was fined 15 per cent of his match fee showing dissent to the umpire after his dismissal in the second one-dayer against New Zealand in Sharjah.

Chandimal faces ICC hearing over ball tampering charges

Chandimal faces ICC hearing over ball tampering charges

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has pleaded not guilty to ball-tampering charges, prompting a hearing into the episode after the conclusion of the ongoing second Test against West Indies, the International Cricket Council said.

Shakib fined for fracas; Sri Lanka cricket boss slams Bangladesh

Shakib fined for fracas; Sri Lanka cricket boss slams Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

'Regrettable and unacceptable' is how Sri Lanka Cricket chief Thilanga Sumathipala described the behaviour of the Bangladesh team during their do-or-die match against the hosts on Friday night.

Samuels, Shillingford reported for suspect bowling actions

Samuels, Shillingford reported for suspect bowling actions

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

As if the humiliating Test series loss to India was not enough, West Indies off-spinners Marlon Samuels and Shane Shillingford have been reported for suspected illegal bowling actions during the second Test.

ICC rates Wanderers strip 'poor'

ICC rates Wanderers strip 'poor'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The ICC, on Tuesday, expectedly rated the Wanderers pitch, used for the third cricket Test between India and South Africa, as 'poor' and slapped it three demerit points in the process.

Dravid, Jayawardene appointed to ICC Cricket Committee

Dravid, Jayawardene appointed to ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Anil Kumble was re-appointed as Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee for a three-year term.

Former captains flip out over plans to scrap coin toss

Former captains flip out over plans to scrap coin toss

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Proposals to scrap the time-honoured tradition of a coin toss prior to Test matches defy logic and should not be considered, according to several former South Asian cricket captains.

'More than just three involved in Sandpaper-gate'

'More than just three involved in Sandpaper-gate'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Erskine said he had told Warner to keep quiet so that everyone could move on from the scandal.

'Why are you smiling at me? Do you like boys?'

'Why are you smiling at me? Do you like boys?'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Shannon Gabriel extends unreserved apology to Joe Root for sledging

Top moments that defined IPL 2019

Top moments that defined IPL 2019

Rediff.com15 May 2019

From Captain Cool losing his, well, cool to Rabada's super over, and Malinga's unbelievable bowling for the cup, IPL 2019 was not short of magical moments. Here are a few.

Bowling India's biggest worry at World Cup, says Venkataraghavan

Bowling India's biggest worry at World Cup, says Venkataraghavan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Former India captain Srinivas Venkataraghavan is of the opinion that Mahendra Singh Dhoni's team lacks consistency.

Why Ashwin is the ICC Cricketer of the Year

Why Ashwin is the ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Rajneesh Gupta explains the numbers that led to the world's cricket cognoscenti to vote Ravichandran Ashwin as the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016 and the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2016.

Ishant among four players sanctioned for breaching Code of Conduct

Ishant among four players sanctioned for breaching Code of Conduct

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Three Sri Lanka players and India's Ishant Sharma were found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct in two separate incidents during the penultimate day's play in the third Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.

ICC confirm Hair's return

ICC confirm Hair's return

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Former India paceman Javagal Srinath has been named Match Referee for the January 17-24 tri-series in Mombasa.

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Cricket Australia have signed a four-year agreement with energy provider Alinta Energy, potentially laying to rest concerns over a financial fallout from the ball-tampering scandal in March.

De Kock-led Proteas touchdown in Karachi

De Kock-led Proteas touchdown in Karachi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

CSA on Friday said that Marco Jansen has replaced Ottniel Baartman, who has been ruled out "due to medical reasons of a separate nature.".

Timeline: IPL spot-fixing scandal

Timeline: IPL spot-fixing scandal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

India pacer Shantakumaran Sreesanth and his Rajasthan Royals team mate Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila were on Sunday cleared of charges by a Delhi court in the spot-fixing and betting scandal in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League in 2013. A flashback of the events that unfolded in the episode.

ICC chief Srinivasan hails 2015 World Cup as most popular ever

ICC chief Srinivasan hails 2015 World Cup as most popular ever

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

International Cricket Council chairman Narayanswami Srinivasan said the event's success has proved that the One-Day International format is in good health.

12 cricketers called to rest on the field

12 cricketers called to rest on the field

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Rajneesh Gupta lists the instances when cricketers died while playing a match.

When death came calling on the cricket field

When death came calling on the cricket field

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Following the demise of Ankit Keshri here other instances when cricketers died while playing a match.

Sports Shorts: Clijsters, Roddick to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Sports Shorts: Clijsters, Roddick to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

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