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Cricket Buzz: ICC to work with Interpol to tackle corruption

Cricket Buzz: ICC to work with Interpol to tackle corruption

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Alex Marshall, ICC's general manager of its anti-corruption unit, met Interpol officials in Lyon last week to seek closer working relations, it added.

Srinivasan is BCCI representative to ICC: Richardson

Srinivasan is BCCI representative to ICC: Richardson

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

"At the moment Mr Srinivasan is the BCCI representative to the ICC and we have no issues with that," the former South African player said on sidelines of a function in Mumbai.

ICC board proposes Richardson for post of Chief Executive

ICC board proposes Richardson for post of Chief Executive

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The International Cricket Council board on Thursday recommended former South Africa wicketkeeper David Richardson's name as Haroon Lorgat's successor for the post of Chief Executive Officer.

Should Pakistan be banned from Cricket World Cup?

Should Pakistan be banned from Cricket World Cup?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

A top BCCI source said even if a note is sent and the ICC agrees to put it out in front of member boards for a vote, India is unlikely to find any support from other nations.

No comeback for Srinivasan, Thakur to represent BCCI at ICC

No comeback for Srinivasan, Thakur to represent BCCI at ICC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

BCCI President Anurag Thakur will continue as India's representative in the International Cricket Council.

ICC hearing is a farce: Abdul Qadir

ICC hearing is a farce: Abdul Qadir

Rediff.com31 Oct 2010

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir, has called for the International Cricket Council to deal evenly with its member boards as he felt that the parent body was being biased towards PCB.

Cricket Buzz: Fit-again Prithvi Shaw to make comeback

Cricket Buzz: Fit-again Prithvi Shaw to make comeback

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

West Indies right-hand batsman Shai Hope believes that their upcoming five-match ODI series against England would be a good gauge for them ahead of the 2019 World Cup.

African cricket's decade of mismanagement and missed opportunities

African cricket's decade of mismanagement and missed opportunities

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

For Africa's Test-playing nations, administrative turmoil has defined the dying days of the 2010s.

Lee finds place in initial Aus World Cup squad

Lee finds place in initial Aus World Cup squad

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Former Test fast bowler Brett Lee was included in Australia's initial 30-man squad for next year's World Cup, which was announced by Cricket Australia on Friday.

Australia's Ponting a 'true legend', says ICC

Australia's Ponting a 'true legend', says ICC

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Ricky Ponting is "one of the true legends of the sport" the International Cricket Council (ICC) said of the former Australia captain who ended his Test career on Monday.

USA begin India 2023 bid with first ODI on home soil

USA begin India 2023 bid with first ODI on home soil

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

USA have played three ODIs, including two at the 2004 Champions Trophy, and lost all of them.

Cricketers to be educated on off-field behaviour

Cricketers to be educated on off-field behaviour

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

With the #MeToo movement taking the world by storm, sexual harassment came up for discussion at the three-day ICC Board meetings in Singapore, which concluded on Saturday.

Miandad wants ICC to ban Chris Broad

Miandad wants ICC to ban Chris Broad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad wants the International Cricket Council (ICC) to ban match referee Chris Broad for criticising security after Sri Lanka's team were attacked by gunmen in Lahore on Tuesday.

Howard bowled out in ICC role bid

Howard bowled out in ICC role bid

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Former Australia Prime Minister John Howard has failed in his bid to become the next vice-president of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Howard had been nominated for the position by Cricket Australia (CA) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC), who have been asked to put forward another candidate by the ICC.

'Sangakkara will rightly go down as one of cricket's greatest-ever players'

'Sangakkara will rightly go down as one of cricket's greatest-ever players'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Sangakkara was one of the leading cricketers in world cricket for the last 15 years during which played in 134 Tests (scoring 12,400 runs, 182 catches (131 catches as a wicket-keeper) as well as 20 stumpings), 404 ODIs (14,234 runs, 402 catches (383 as wicket-keeper) and 99 stumpings) and 56 T20Is (1,382 runs, 26 catches as wicket-keeper and 20 stumpings).

When Stalin Met Thala...

When Stalin Met Thala...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to over the weekend.

Why Pakistan should forget about playing cricket with India...

Why Pakistan should forget about playing cricket with India...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Indian Premier League chairman Rajiv Shukla made it clear that there is no possibility of bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan unless they get the government's nod.

ICC is not a police station: Ganguly

ICC is not a police station: Ganguly

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said the International Cricket Council (ICC) is not a policing body and the cricketers themselves should have responsibility towards the game.

Davis, Dharmasena umpires for India-B'desh opener

Davis, Dharmasena umpires for India-B'desh opener

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

The ICC on Wednesday announced umpire and match referee appointments for the warm-up and group stage matches for the World Cup, which will be staged from February 19 to April 2 in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. Steve Davis and Kumar Dharmasena will stand in the tournament opener, between Bangladesh and India, in Mirpur on Saturday, February 19.

'ICC's approval to revamped proposal will harm world cricket'

'ICC's approval to revamped proposal will harm world cricket'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zaka Ashraf has said that the widespread change in the ICC's governance and structure, initiated by the India, Australia and England cricket boards, would harm world cricket.

ICC pays tribute to Tiger Pataudi

ICC pays tribute to Tiger Pataudi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

ICC President Sharad Pawar on Friday paid tribute to late former India skipper Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, saying that he was one of the "greatest, most charismatic and flamboyant captains" to lead the country's cricket team.

India is not safe for 2011 World Cup: Miandad

India is not safe for 2011 World Cup: Miandad

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Former captain Javed Miandad argued in International Cricket Council's recent meeting in Dubai that if Pakistan is unsafe to host 2011 World Cup matches, India is not a safe venue either. Sources privy to the meeting said Miandad made a strong plea that if the ICC has security concerns about having the World Cup matches in Pakistan, the situation in India and Bangladesh is also not encouraging.

Taylor could replace Howard as ICC VP candidate

Taylor could replace Howard as ICC VP candidate

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

With John Howard's bid thwarted by the Afro-Asian bloc, former Australian captain Mark Taylor could be proposed as an alternate candidate for the International Cricket Council (ICC) vice-president's post by the cricket boards of Australia and New Zealand.

'Good news soon' for Indo-Pak cricket series?

'Good news soon' for Indo-Pak cricket series?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan has again raised hopes of an Indo-Pak bilateral series saying in the aftermath of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit there could be 'good news soon', evoking sharp criticism in Karachi for continuing to pursue the issue.

'There's a problem with the BCCI'

'There's a problem with the BCCI'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Taking an indirect swipe at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for failing to endorse his candidacy for the post of vice-president of the International Cricket Council (ICC), former Australian prime minister Johan Howard has said: "there is a problem with the administration of cricket in some parts of the cricketing world."

Aus favourites, but T20 WC is anyone's for the taking

Aus favourites, but T20 WC is anyone's for the taking

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Purists may hope for a better balance between bat and ball compared to previous slugfests, and the big grounds and long boundaries may offer some relief for bowlers while putting a premium on fielding.

Outrageous to question Smith's integrity: Cricket Australia

Outrageous to question Smith's integrity: Cricket Australia

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Firmly backing Steve Smith, Cricket Australia said questioning his integrity is 'outrageous' and there was no 'ill-intent' in the captain's move of seeking the help of the dressing room when deciding whether to review a decision during the second Test against India.

World T20 snapshots: England face injury crisis as Wright, Stokes ruled out

World T20 snapshots: England face injury crisis as Wright, Stokes ruled out

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

England all-rounder Luke Wright was ruled out of the World Twenty20 with a side strain on Saturday.

Waugh to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Waugh to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh, along with four others, would be inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame in Sydney on Monday.

Smith BANNED by ICC amid ball-tampering probe

Smith BANNED by ICC amid ball-tampering probe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Steve Smith stepped down as Australia captain on Sunday and has been suspended for one Test by the International Cricket Council amid stunning ball-tampering revelations that have plunged the test team into crisis.

South African Richardson is new ICC chief

South African Richardson is new ICC chief

Rediff.com11 May 2012

David Richardson, the former South Africa wicketkeeper, has been chosen by the International Cricket Council as its new chief executive.

Mani moots seven members in ICC ExCo to cut 'Big 3' veto power

Mani moots seven members in ICC ExCo to cut 'Big 3' veto power

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Welcoming ICC's move to defer a decision on its governance and financial revamp plan, former president Ehsan Mani has insisted on increasing the number of Executive committee members from five to seven so that the 'the Big 3' do not have a veto on any matter.

Vaughan not happy with ICC's spot-fixing verdict

Vaughan not happy with ICC's spot-fixing verdict

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has expressed his displeasure over the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision not to ban three Pakistan players for life for their involvement in spot-fixing.

BCCI refuses to react to Modi's claims

BCCI refuses to react to Modi's claims

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Indian Cricket Board chief Shashank Manohar on Tuesday rejected Lalit Modi's latest tirade against the BCCI and ridiculed him by saying that the former IPL Commissioner might fascinate the media but not him.

Pawar wants Tendulkar to come forward and help Mumbai cricket

Pawar wants Tendulkar to come forward and help Mumbai cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Sharad Pawar appealed to batting great Sachin Tendulkar to help Mumbai cricket in a bid to bring it back to its glory years.

Anderson's rejection: Another setback for ICC

Anderson's rejection: Another setback for ICC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

The International Cricket Council on Saturday received another setback in its search of a new Vice President as New Zealand administrator John Anderson has refused to take up the job.

Pakistan bans players from ICL

Pakistan bans players from ICL

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

PCB will not allow current or former players involved with the board to play in the unofficial Indian Cricket League.

'Aamir's spot-fixing confession has tarnished Pakistan's image'

'Aamir's spot-fixing confession has tarnished Pakistan's image'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Tainted Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Aamir's admission of his involvement in last year's spot-fixing scandal before a court in England has not only brought a bad name to the country, but also proved that the International Cricket Council (ICC)'s decision on the matter was correct, former Pakistan cricketers have said.

BCCI anti-corruption chief Sawani resigns

BCCI anti-corruption chief Sawani resigns

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India's anti-corruption chief Ravi Sawani has resigned citing personal reasons.

World Cup's Uncertain Fate: Schedule and Venues Still Under Wraps

World Cup's Uncertain Fate: Schedule and Venues Still Under Wraps

Rediff.com11 May 2023

While the lack of information, which is unusual for a major sporting event, might be annoying for fans planning to travel to India