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2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The push for a two-tier system gained traction following Australia's blockbuster series against India, which set attendance records.

It's up to Boards to decide on UDRS: Lorgat

It's up to Boards to decide on UDRS: Lorgat

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

The ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat has admitted that the availability of technology has been an issue in the controversial Umpire Decision Review System and it is up to the Boards to decide on its use in the series among themselves.

Check Out Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule

Check Out Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

2013 winners India are placed in Group A alongside defending champions Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh.

ICC reforms will usher in deal-making era: FICA

ICC reforms will usher in deal-making era: FICA

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

'Self-interest' and 'short-term deal making' will prevail over cricket's long-term health following the recent structural reforms in the International Cricket Council (ICC), the global players' association said on Monday.

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

There was talent and a pathway, but a decade down the road the UAE have not made any other appearances in a global event.

PCB bans media access to stadiums ahead of Champions Trophy

PCB bans media access to stadiums ahead of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has restricted the entry and movement of the mainstream and digital media at its stadiums in Karachi and Lahore, which are under construction ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

CT 2025 Final: Huge challenge for India batting second

CT 2025 Final: Huge challenge for India batting second

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

That said the pitch is going to get challenging for the batters as the game wears on.

CT 2025: UAE offers to host India-Pakistan showdown

CT 2025: UAE offers to host India-Pakistan showdown

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made its stance clear about not travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. On the other hand, the PCB has been firm about hosting the entire tournament in Pakistan.

Indian board opposes ICC plans to add tournaments

Indian board opposes ICC plans to add tournaments

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

BCCI said adding fresh tournaments would affect their plans to secure a regular home series every year during the peak season from October.

Afghanistan players in tricky situation over boycott calls, says coach

Afghanistan players in tricky situation over boycott calls, says coach

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

'I can see the world's concern. I am concerned. I have daughters who play cricket.'

Champions Trophy tour kicks off in Pakistan

Champions Trophy tour kicks off in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

According to a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official, the trophy tour would begin from Skardu in northern Pakistan.

Brathwaite steps down as WI Test captain

Brathwaite steps down as WI Test captain

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Kraigg Brathwaite has resigned as captain of the West Indies Test team after four years in charge, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Monday.

ICC to introduce random dope testing

ICC to introduce random dope testing

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Cricketers can be tested out of competition for the first time under a new anti-doping code announced on Monday by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The rules, revised after amendments to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code and unanimously approved by the ICC Board, will come into effect from January 1.

No reason for Pakistan to go and play in India: Afridi

No reason for Pakistan to go and play in India: Afridi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi wants PCB to adopt a firm stance on cricketing ties with India.

Hero or Zero? Pakistan races against time for Champions Trophy venues

Hero or Zero? Pakistan races against time for Champions Trophy venues

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Concerns mount as Pakistan Cricket Board struggles to get renovated venues in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi ready by the January 31 deadline.

Khawaja slams ICC after Australia docked WTC points

Khawaja slams ICC after Australia docked WTC points

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has vented his frustration after the team lost 10 World Test Championship (WTC) points for slow over-rates.

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.

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.

Severing cricketing ties with nations not our domain: ICC tells BCCI

Severing cricketing ties with nations not our domain: ICC tells BCCI

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The BCCI letter did not make a specific reference to Pakistan, which has been accused of harbouring terrorists by India.

Gaddafi Stadium ready in record time!

Gaddafi Stadium ready in record time!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif will officially inaugurate the stadium on Friday during a ceremony, where notable artists such as Ali Zafar, Aima Baig, and Arif Lohar will perform live.

Former T10 assistant coach Sunny Dhillon banned for 'match-fixing'

Former T10 assistant coach Sunny Dhillon banned for 'match-fixing'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Sunny Dhillon, a former assistant coach of an Abu Dhabi T10 League franchise, was on Tuesday banned from all forms of cricket for six years.

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The last date for filing the nominations for the ICC top job is October 20. The ICC Board will meet from November 11-13 in Melbourne.

Why K L Rahul won't be picked for England series

Why K L Rahul won't be picked for England series

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

K L Rahul is likely to be rested for the white-ball series against England, starting in Kolkata on January 22.

Be very, very careful with Bumrah in England: Shastri

Be very, very careful with Bumrah in England: Shastri

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Former India coach Ravi Shastri cautioned against giving Jasprit Bumrah five Tests in a row in England.

ICC fails to end BCCI-ICL impasse

ICC fails to end BCCI-ICL impasse

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

An attempt to end an ongoing dispute between the unofficial Indian Cricket League and the Board of Control for Cricket in India ended in failure in Johannesburg on Monday. The International Cricket Council said following a three-hour meeting no agreement had been reached. No follow-up meeting is planned.

Will Pakistan host Champions Trophy without India?

Will Pakistan host Champions Trophy without India?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Pakistan on Thursday said that no back channel diplomacy was going on with India after the neighbouring country refused to send its cricket team for the Champions Trophy

Indra Nooyi becomes ICC's first female independent director

Indra Nooyi becomes ICC's first female independent director

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Nooyi will join the world cricket governing body in June 2018 to align with the term of the ICC Independent Chairman, following the unanimous confirmation of her appointment.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan relents; India's matches in UAE

Champions Trophy: Pakistan relents; India's matches in UAE

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board is willing to make 'adjustments' in the schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy, with matches involving India taking place in the UAE.

BCCI still seeking international ban on Pakistan despite ICC snub

BCCI still seeking international ban on Pakistan despite ICC snub

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

At its board meeting in Dubai last week, the International Cricket Council (ICC) dismissed the BCCI's request to sever ties with countries from where terrorism emanates, though the Indian Board did not make a specific reference to Pakistan.

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

'Even in PlayStation games, he was keen to win.'

'All top board chiefs were in India to discuss ICC revenue'

'All top board chiefs were in India to discuss ICC revenue'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The head of Committee of Administrators (COA) Vinod Rai expressed his confidence that the Board of Control for Cricket in India has reached consensus after almost all the top cricket board chiefs have come to India in the last two weeks to discuss the proposed revenue model of International Cricket Council.

CT PIX: Match called-off, Australia advance to semis

CT PIX: Match called-off, Australia advance to semis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Images from the ICC Champions League Group B match between Afghanistan and Australia in Lahore, on Friday.

India hold on to third spot in ICC T20 rankings

India hold on to third spot in ICC T20 rankings

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

India held on to their third spot, while Sri Lanka have retained their position as the number one ranked team after the annual update of the ICC Twenty20 Rankings was announced on Thursday.

Aus through but Afghan dropped catches spark outrage

Aus through but Afghan dropped catches spark outrage

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

Pakistan star players threaten NZ Tour boycott

Pakistan star players threaten NZ Tour boycott

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

According to sources aware of developments in the Board, a few players are contemplating if they should travel to New Zealand.

Why ICC reduced fines for slow over-rates in Tests

Why ICC reduced fines for slow over-rates in Tests

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Usman Khawaja said it was "really frustrating" for players to lose their match fees despite delivering entertaining matches.

ICC upgrades Indore pitch rating from 'poor' to 'below avg'

ICC upgrades Indore pitch rating from 'poor' to 'below avg'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Match referee Chris Broad saying that the pitch was very dry and favoured spinners from the start.

South African board rebuts ICC charge

South African board rebuts ICC charge

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

The ICC President Ehsan Mani had slammed the UCB for failing to consult with the ICC before taking the decision to scrap the tour to Pakistan.

Afghan women cricketers find hope after Taliban ban

Afghan women cricketers find hope after Taliban ban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Afghanistan's exiled women cricketers will be the first beneficiaries of a new refugee fund started by the Marylebone Cricket Club, the MCC said on Friday.

Double joy for Bumrah, Mandhana as they bag BCCI top honours

Double joy for Bumrah, Mandhana as they bag BCCI top honours

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

The 28-year-old cricketer's ODI runs came at an average of 57.86 and an impressive strike rate of 95.15.