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Proteas penalised for slow over-rate in Cape Town ODI

Proteas penalised for slow over-rate in Cape Town ODI

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

South Africa were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their 31-run win in the fifth and final ODI against Australia in Cape Town on Wednesday.

'Where's the evidence? BCCI or IPL is no authority to ban me'

'Where's the evidence? BCCI or IPL is no authority to ban me'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Tainted Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf hit out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India after being handed a five-year ban for corruption, saying the Indian cricket authorities did not have any evidence to pronounce him guilty.

'He's off my Christmas card list': Broad after being penalised by father

'He's off my Christmas card list': Broad after being penalised by father

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Stuart was docked 15 per cent of his match fees and a third demerit point was added to his disciplinary record - a punishment made on the recommendation of Broad senior for using inappropriate language against Pakistan's player Yasir Shah during the first Test in Manchester.

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Pakistan have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate against Sri Lanka during their last Group B fixture in the ICC Champions Trophy at the Sophia Gardens.

India manager Phadke fined for comments against umpire

India manager Phadke fined for comments against umpire

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

India's team manager, Vinod Phadke, has been fined 40 per cent of his match fee after being found guilty of making inappropriate comments about umpire Vineet Kulkarni ahead of Wednesday's second One-Day International against South Africa in Indore.

South Africa fined for slow over-rate during 2nd Test

South Africa fined for slow over-rate during 2nd Test

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The victorious South African team were fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second Test against India, which concluded in Pretoria, on Wednesday.

Protesting wrestlers will be allowed to compete in Asian Games trials

Protesting wrestlers will be allowed to compete in Asian Games trials

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Elite wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who are staging a sit-in protest at Jantar, will not be stopped from competing in the trials for this year's Asian Games.

Bangladesh's Shakib reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct

Bangladesh's Shakib reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has received an official reprimand for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's five-wicket win against Pakistan in their Asia Cup clash in Mirpur on Wednesday.

Kohli fined for showing dissent at umpire

Kohli fined for showing dissent at umpire

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Virat Kohli has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for showing dissent at the umpire after being adjudged lbw during his side's Asia Cup T20 match against Pakistan in Mirpur.

Ajmal still believes he got Tendulkar out in 2011 WC

Ajmal still believes he got Tendulkar out in 2011 WC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Saeed Ajmal said he was heart-broken after the third umpire ruled Tendulkar not out. Tendulkar, who made crucial 85 runs in the semifinal at Mohali, was on 23 when Gould ruled him out LBW off Ajmal. But third umpire Billy Bowden, after a review, overturned the decision.

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.

Finch, Australia fined after first T20

Finch, Australia fined after first T20

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Australia have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first T20 International against India in Brisbane.

Starc reprimanded for Vijay send-off

Starc reprimanded for Vijay send-off

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc was reprimanded for "exaggerated celebration" after dismissing batsman Murali Vijay in the ongoing fourth and final Test in Sydney.

India series opener to be England's 1000th Test, ICC congratulates

India series opener to be England's 1000th Test, ICC congratulates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The series-opener against India will be a milestone Test for England as they will be taking the field for their 1000th five-day match, starting Wednesday at Edgbaston.

IPL: Umpire Llong busts door after argument with Kohli

IPL: Umpire Llong busts door after argument with Kohli

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Llong reportedly lost his cool after being confronted by Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Kohli over a contentious no ball call against Sunrisers Hyderabad during an IPL match on Saturday in Bengaluru.

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.

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.

EXPLAINED: New Rule Changes In IPL 2023

EXPLAINED: New Rule Changes In IPL 2023

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

In a bid to make the popular tournament more interesting for fans, the BCCI has introduced new major rules this year.

Indian umpires Chaudhary, Nandan to officiate at ICC Under-19 World Cup

Indian umpires Chaudhary, Nandan to officiate at ICC Under-19 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The 12th edition of the tournament will feature Robert Bailey, Gregory Brathwaite, Anil Chaudhary, Nigel Duguid, Shaun George, Shaun Haig, Mark Hawthorne, Ranmore Martinesz, C.K. Nandan, Ahsan Raza, Shozab Raza, Timothy Robert Robinson, Langton Rusere and Paul Wilson in umpiring role.

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.

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.

Protesting wrestlers to have one-bout trials for Asiad, Worlds

Protesting wrestlers to have one-bout trials for Asiad, Worlds

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

By conducting the initial trials, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will be able to send wrestlers' names to Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) within the July 15 deadline but it can later replace the entries if protesting wrestlers end up beating the winners of the initial trials.

Kohli fined for excessive appealing in Afghanistan clash

Kohli fined for excessive appealing in Afghanistan clash

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Virat Kohli was found to have breached Article 2.1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "Excessive appealing during an International Match", read a statement from the International Cricket Council.

Australia, South Africa fined for slow over-rates

Australia, South Africa fined for slow over-rates

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Australia and South Africa have been fined for maintaining slow over-rates during their first One-day International at the WACA.

Rohit Sharma, Bravo fined for verbal volleys

Rohit Sharma, Bravo fined for verbal volleys

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

India's Rohit Sharma and Darren Bravo of the West Indies have both been fined 15 per cent of their respective match fee for verbally engaging with each other in a manner that was not in keeping with the spirit of the game during the final day's play in the third Test.

'Right now, it looks like a technical error'

'Right now, it looks like a technical error'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'We don't know how and why this happened as the route interlock signal works fine millions of times every day across India.'

IPL 2019: Umpires bungle and stars let it rip

IPL 2019: Umpires bungle and stars let it rip

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

For the first time, Dhoni entered the field of play for an angry confrontation with umpire Gandhe

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.

Decks cleared to overturn David Warner's captaincy ban?

Decks cleared to overturn David Warner's captaincy ban?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

CA amends Code of Conduct policy, door now open for Warner to get leadership ban modified

Another blow to Bangladesh; players fined for slow over-rate against India

Another blow to Bangladesh; players fined for slow over-rate against India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Bangladesh have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their World Twenty20 Super 10 group match which they lost to hosts India by a mere one run in Bengaluru.

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.

Warner fined for inappropriate comments

Warner fined for inappropriate comments

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Australia opener David Warner has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee after pleading guilty to a charge of making inappropriate comments about South Africa player AB de Villiers ahead of the third and final Test, which starts on Saturday.

Healy slams umpires for failing to prevent Clarke-Anderson spat

Healy slams umpires for failing to prevent Clarke-Anderson spat

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Former Australian wicket-keeper Ian Healy has criticised the match officials in the ongoing Ashes series, branding them as ''insipid'' and saying that they do not take on their responsibilities seriously.

British Council to brush up Indian umpires' English skills

British Council to brush up Indian umpires' English skills

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

In an effort to enhance communication skills of the umpires, the Board of Control for Cricket in India, as part of the Umpire Development Program has decided to host an English language upskilling course.

ICC annual awards: Bhuvneshwar among the five players nominated

ICC annual awards: Bhuvneshwar among the five players nominated

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has emerged as one of the five players nominated for the LG People's Choice Award ahead of the ICC annual awards.

Kulkarni officiated as umpires' assessment not done for 2 years

Kulkarni officiated as umpires' assessment not done for 2 years

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

A loophole in the Board of Control for Cricket in India's working procedure enabled Maharashtra umpire Vineet Kulkarni to remain India's No 1 match official, as Sundaram Ravi is already in the ICC Elite Panel.

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

What the INDIA alliance needs is neither a counter to Modi's tall personality and undiminished charisma nor a counter-narrative to his Hindutva agenda, now centred on the Ayodhya temple consecration on January 22, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pakistan umpire Dar withdrawn from India-SA series following Shiv Sena threat

Pakistan umpire Dar withdrawn from India-SA series following Shiv Sena threat

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The International Cricket Council on Monday announced that it has withdrawn Pakistan umpire Aleem Dar from the remaining matches in the ongoing India versus South Africa series following threats from Shiv Sena.

Keep good balance of human skills with technology: Taufel

Keep good balance of human skills with technology: Taufel

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'But we should encourage umpires to use good techniques and to make decisions, we shouldn't just abrogate the responsibility that we are making decisions (after referring) everything upstairs, we should be backing our cricket umpires to call it as they see it. The umpires get to the top because they make good decisions'

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.