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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.

Virat Kohli fined for showing dissent

Virat Kohli fined for showing dissent

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

India batsman Virat Kohli has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the tri-series ODI against New Zealand in Dambulla on Wednesday.

Broad match referee for India-Australia series

Broad match referee for India-Australia series

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday appointed Chris Broad as match referee to oversee the proceedings of the four-match Test series between India and Australia. The ICC also appointed four umpires -- Rudi Koertzen, Asad Rauf, Billy Bowden and Aleem Dar -- for the series beginning in Bangalore on October 9.

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.

Bangladesh batsman Mushfiqur reprimanded

Bangladesh batsman Mushfiqur reprimanded

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim has been officially reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the first Test against South Africa at Bloemfontein. Mushfiqur was found guilty of showing dissent at an umpire's decision by Alan Hurst of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees at a hearing that took place after play concluded in Bloemfontein on Thursday.

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.

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.

Srinath to officiate in NZ-WI series

Srinath to officiate in NZ-WI series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Javagal Srinath of ICC Elite Panel was on Tuesday named as match referee for the one-day as well as Test series between New Zealand and the West Indies starting at Dunedin from Thursday.

ICC match Referee Mahanama steps down

ICC match Referee Mahanama steps down

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Former Sri Lanka batsman Roshan Mahanama will step down from the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees at the end of the year, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday.

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.

ICC appointments

ICC appointments

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Steve Bucknor, David Shepherd and Jeremy Lloyds will rotate as umpires for the series in Amsterdam, involving Australia, India and Pakistan.

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.

Madugalle appointed match referee for Ind-Pak tour

Madugalle appointed match referee for Ind-Pak tour

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

While Chris Broad will be the match referee for the five-match ODI series.

England win the Spirit of Cricket award

England win the Spirit of Cricket award

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

The award is presented to the team which has best conducted itself on the field within the spirit of the game.

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.

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.

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.

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.".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shastri claims vindication of India's DRS stance following Ashes howlers

Shastri claims vindication of India's DRS stance following Ashes howlers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Former Indian captain Ravi Shastri has insisted that widespread criticism has vindicated India's blunt and uncompromising position on the Decision Review System (DRS), saying that the 'shit' has hit the roof in a massive series, referring to the Ashes.

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.

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.

'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

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.

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.

Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid not worried about security in India

Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid not worried about security in India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

England's security advisor Reg Dickason has played down speculations that his side's Muslim players, Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid have any concerns about touring India for the five-match Test series, starting from November 9 in Gujarat. Dickason's comments came following reports of Pakistan origin ICC Elite panel umpire Aleem Dar's withdrawal from standing in the series due to the escalating tension between India and Pakistan.

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.

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.

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.

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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