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Yuvraj mulls retirement; may pursue freelance T20 career

Yuvraj mulls retirement; may pursue freelance T20 career

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Yuvraj played for Mumbai Indians in this year's IPL but didn't get many chances which might have prompted him to seriously think about future plans.

Confident of securing Test status for Dharamsala soon: Thakur

Confident of securing Test status for Dharamsala soon: Thakur

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

BCCI joint secretary and Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) boss Anurag Thakur is confident about bringing Test cricket to the picturesque HPCA Stadium as he will push for ICC approval during the India-West Indies ODI scheduled to be held on October 17.

Pulwama attack: Indian sports caught in Pak conundrum

Pulwama attack: Indian sports caught in Pak conundrum

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The fallout of the Pulwama terror attack, which killed over 40 CRPF personnel, on the sporting ties between India and Pakistan was felt the strongest on Friday.

Azhar hits back as Rayudu alleges corruption in HCA

Azhar hits back as Rayudu alleges corruption in HCA

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Taking to Twitter, the former Hyderabad captain accused several HCA members of have Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) cases pending against them.

CAB planning Dalmiya Memorial Lecture during home season

CAB planning Dalmiya Memorial Lecture during home season

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is planning to hold a cricket lecture in memory of late ICC and BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya during the upcoming Indian home season. Dalmiya passed away last September as sitting BCCI president after a brief illness.

Afghanistan's cricketers to train in Noida after MoU with BCCI

Afghanistan's cricketers to train in Noida after MoU with BCCI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Afghanistan's cricket team will shifted its home base from Sharjah to the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association stadium in Noida where they will play their matches and practice after an MoU was signed on Thursday in this regard.

No long-term place of CoA in BCCI, says Vinod Rai

No long-term place of CoA in BCCI, says Vinod Rai

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Vinod Rai, the head of the Board of Control for Cricket in India Committee of Administrators (CoA), has hoped that the Cricket Board and the state associations will implement the Lodha Committee recommendations by October.

14-team format for 2015 cricket World Cup

14-team format for 2015 cricket World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Under fire for its decision to restrict the 2015 World Cup to 10 teams, the ICC on Tuesday decided to reinstate the associate nations by reverting to the 14-team format for the mega event.

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

'No-one has the courage to stand up to the power of BCCI and ECB'

'No-one has the courage to stand up to the power of BCCI and ECB'

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Ian Smith, the Chief Operating Officer of the Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA), reckons that no one in the ICC has the "courage to stand upto" Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanaswami Srinivasan and ECB chairman Giles Clarke, as they cast a "very large shadow" in world cricket.

Foolproof security to be in place at PCA

Foolproof security to be in place at PCA

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Punjab Cricket Association on Saturday promised foolproof security arrangements during the two league matches and one semi-final tie of the Cricket World Cup.

'Having only 10 teams in the next World Cup is a backward step'

'Having only 10 teams in the next World Cup is a backward step'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Calling the ICC's decision to reduce the number of teams in the 2019 World Cup "a backward step", cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar said such a move is unfair to the Associate nations

'Spinners must make friends with 'keepers first'

'Spinners must make friends with 'keepers first'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Former India spinner Venkatapathy Raju explains the mysteries of spin bowling.

Why was Mithali dropped? COA likely to summon captain Harmanpreet...

Why was Mithali dropped? COA likely to summon captain Harmanpreet...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

It is learnt that Committee of Administrators could look into issues like alleged bias in team selection following Mithali Raj's controversial omission for the World T20 semi-final against England.

3 India Tests under scanner in pitch-fixing sting; BCCI, CA to wait and watch

3 India Tests under scanner in pitch-fixing sting; BCCI, CA to wait and watch

Rediff.com27 May 2018

The BCCI reacted cautiously to a sting operation which alleged pitch doctoring in three Test matches featuring India, saying it would consider action against implicated former cricketer Robin Morris only if he is found guilty in an ongoing ICC probe.

PHOTOS: Hero's welcome for victorious U-19 team

PHOTOS: Hero's welcome for victorious U-19 team

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Newly-crowned ICC U-19 World Champions, India were, on Monday, accorded a warm welcome on their arrival at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, in Mumbai.

'We did everything possible, also offered to host SA'

'We did everything possible, also offered to host SA'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Cricket South Africa (CSK) expressed its 'extreme disappointment' over the postponement, forcing Hockley to come out in CA's defence.

Hong Kong's Irfan Ahmed suspended for breaching Anti-Corruption Code

Hong Kong's Irfan Ahmed suspended for breaching Anti-Corruption Code

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The International Cricket Council suspended Hong Kong all-rounder Irfan Ahmed for two years and six months after he admitted breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. The player was charged with offences under the Code and provisionally suspended by the ICC on November 4, 2015.

Lodha recommendations: Lots at stake for BCCI at Friday's SGM

Lodha recommendations: Lots at stake for BCCI at Friday's SGM

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The far-reaching effect on the implementation of the Justice Lodha Committee's recommendations and the subsequent scathing observation on the matter by the Supreme Court has left the BCCI members thoroughly shaken.

Cricket Buzz: Jones replaces Rajput as Afghanistan head coach

Cricket Buzz: Jones replaces Rajput as Afghanistan head coach

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Afghanistan were granted Test status in June by the International Cricket Council, putting them in an elite group of 12 sides permitted to compete in the longest form of the game.

One-day world league is not needed: Morgan

One-day world league is not needed: Morgan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

England one-day international captain Eoin Morgan has played down the need for a new world league in the shorter format of the game, adding that the World Cup and Champions Trophy remain appealing enough to attract audiences. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to discuss a new league of 13 teams at their annual meeting in Edinburgh this month, with the top two finishers playing off in a final in a revamp of the ODI format, according to media reports. However, Morgan said that the current 50-overs format was exciting for viewers, despite being threatened by the emergence of the Twenty20 cricket.

Dalmiya was a visionary cricket administrator: Srinivasan

Dalmiya was a visionary cricket administrator: Srinivasan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The International Cricket condoled the sudden death of BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya, saying "cricket has lost a very experienced and seasoned administrator" in him.

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Ganguly is one of the 11 members of the world cricket committee, chaired by Mike Brearley of MCC, which announced the new Laws of Cricket, to be incorporated in the ICC Playing Conditions.

Kolkata to host India-Pakistan World T20 clash

Kolkata to host India-Pakistan World T20 clash

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Dharamsala's loss is Kolkata's gain! The marquee India-Pakistan encounter of the International Cricket Council's World Twenty20, on March 19, will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens, in Kolkata.

Kohli on the importance of World Test Championship

Kohli on the importance of World Test Championship

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

India captain Virat Kohli says the competition in the traditional format has "gone up two-fold" in recent years.

Thakur set to become youngest BCCI President

Thakur set to become youngest BCCI President

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Anurag Thakur is set to be unanimously elected as the BCCI's youngest President in the Board's Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai on Sunday, replacing Shashank Manohar who quit the position to take up the ICC chief's job.

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Allegations of spot-fixing by English cricketers have been dismissed by the England and Wales Cricket Board's Integrity Team and Cricket Australia.

When former chief Srinivasan faced resistance in BCCI meeting

When former chief Srinivasan faced resistance in BCCI meeting

Rediff.com7 May 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan on Sunday had to backtrack after initially suggesting that a notice be sent to the International Cricket Council for reducing India's revenue share from $570 million to $293 million.

Security concerns force Australia to withdraw from u-19 World Cup

Security concerns force Australia to withdraw from u-19 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Australia have withdrawn from the under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh later this month because of concerns over the 'safety and security' of the squad, Cricket Australia said.

Sporting competitions in India to return by October

Sporting competitions in India to return by October

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Narinder Batra said that the government is supporting all sports in the country and there is a lot of positivity among players and they want to get back on the track.

On this day in 2011: India defeated Pak to enter WC final

On this day in 2011: India defeated Pak to enter WC final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

India went on to maintain its 100 per cent winning rate against Pakistan in the 2011 World Cup after defeating them by 29 runs in the semi-final clash at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.

Ten-team format best for World Cup: NZC

Ten-team format best for World Cup: NZC

Rediff.com24 Apr 2011

Associate nations' outrage over exclusion from the 2015 World Cup might have prompted the ICC to reconsider its decision but co-hosts New Zealand's Board has backed the trimming, saying a 10-team format works best from the organisers' point of view.

Post coronavirus, women's cricket limps into future

Post coronavirus, women's cricket limps into future

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Australia has blazed a trail for women's cricket in recent few years but some players are worried that the national board may trim back domestic competitions as part of cost-cutting measures.

England ODI series called off on medical grounds

England ODI series called off on medical grounds

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

England's One-Day International series with South Africa has been cancelled after reported breaches of the teams' bio-secure environment in Cape Town.

BCCI makes Rs 2.61 crore payment to Dravid as coaching fees

BCCI makes Rs 2.61 crore payment to Dravid as coaching fees

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Details of the Board of Control for Cricket in India payments of above Rs 25 lack during the month of April 2016.

It's just not cricket, MS

It's just not cricket, MS

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'Insignias or not, Dhoni's will remain the deadliest pair of gloves behind the stumps,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Arjun Tendulkar, Sreesanth register for IPL auction

Arjun Tendulkar, Sreesanth register for IPL auction

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The player registration deadline closed on Thursday and the list comprises 207 international players including 21 capped Indians.

Authorities investigate fraudulent activity in South Africa cricket

Authorities investigate fraudulent activity in South Africa cricket

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Cricket South Africa (CSA) is investigating potentially fraudulent activities by an international syndicate attempting to corrupt the domestic game, it said in a statement on Friday.

Sourav Ganguly has no conflict of interest: BCCI chief

Sourav Ganguly has no conflict of interest: BCCI chief

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

After industrialist Sanjeev Goenka's company, New Rising, successfully bid for the Pune Indian Premier League team, questions on potential conflict of interest were raised since Ganguly is a Governing Council member as well as co-owner of Indian Super League football team Atletico de Kolkata, of which Goenka is one of its owners.

Cricket Buzz: MCC backs neutral Test umpires

Cricket Buzz: MCC backs neutral Test umpires

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

As many as 10 decisions by rookie West Indian umpire Joel Wilson and Pakistan's Aleem Dar were overturned by the Decision Review System during last week's Edgbaston Test. There were at least five more errors that went unreviewed.