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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.

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.

Comments by Windies players inappropriate, disrespectful: ICC

Comments by Windies players inappropriate, disrespectful: ICC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The International Cricket Council said that certain comments and actions by some of the West Indies players after clinching the World T20 were "inappropriate, disrespectful and brought the event into disrepute". After clinching the World T20 on April 4 following a thrilling last-over win over England in the finals, West Indies skipper Darren Sammy had launched a scathing attack on West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) in an emotional speech at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The ICC, which held its second meeting this year at the ICC Headquarters in Dubai on Sunday, said: "The Board considered the behaviour of some of the West Indies players in the immediate aftermath of the final, and unanimously agreed that certain comments and actions were inappropriate, disrespectful and brought the event into disrepute. "The Board acknowledged an apology by the WICB but was disappointed to note that such behaviour had detracted from the success of what was otherwise a magnificent tournament and final," it added.

ICC summons Gavaskar over twin role

ICC summons Gavaskar over twin role

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Sunil Gavaskar may be asked to step down as ICC cricket committee chairman due to a conflict of interests between his honorary post and paid role as a commentator.

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.

Pakistan doesn't want next ICC chairman from India, Aus or England

Pakistan doesn't want next ICC chairman from India, Aus or England

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani is against the idea of someone from among the 'big three' nations of India, England and Australia becoming the next ICC chairperson, saying it would be "healthier" for the game to select someone from other boards.

BCCI has its way again; ICC retains DRS arrangement

BCCI has its way again; ICC retains DRS arrangement

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India again had its way on the contentious Decision Review System (DRS), as the ICC Board failed to ratify its universal application following India's strong opposition to the technology.

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.

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.

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.

India's dominance hurts Test cricket: Chappell

India's dominance hurts Test cricket: Chappell

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has criticized the ICC, calling it an "event management company" and stating that financially stronger boards are dictating a self-serving schedule that harms Test cricket.

Pakistan's rising star's Champions Trophy hopes dashed

Pakistan's rising star's Champions Trophy hopes dashed

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy after sustaining an ankle injury in South Africa in January.

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.

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.

BCCI's earnings hit record highs as per latest reports

BCCI's earnings hit record highs as per latest reports

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

BCCI's healthy bank balance got healthier this year with an approximate increase of Rs 4200 crore, taking the overall earnings to a whopping Rs 20,686 crore.

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

While retirement is very much a cricketer's individual call, the counter point will be if the national selectors or the BCCI feel that they need to look at the bigger picture and have only one among Rohit and Virat in the ODI set-up going forward.

BCCI VP clears air on India-Pakistan cricket future

BCCI VP clears air on India-Pakistan cricket future

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla has reiterated that the resumption of bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan is contingent upon the Indian government's approval.

'It Will Be A Miracle If Bumrah...'

'It Will Be A Miracle If Bumrah...'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is facing mounting doubts about his availability for the Champions Trophy 2025, set to begin on February 19.

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.

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next month.

Another blow to Indo-Pak cricket ties

Another blow to Indo-Pak cricket ties

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

India has not sent its cricket team to Pakistan since 2008 when they last came for the Asia Cup under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan Deploys 12,000 Cops

Champions Trophy: Pakistan Deploys 12,000 Cops

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

A staggering 12,000 police officers and personnel will be deployed in Lahore and Rawalpindi during the matches.

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.

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.

Women's T20 World Cup: Free entry for U.18s, ticket prices start from 5 Dirhams

Women's T20 World Cup: Free entry for U.18s, ticket prices start from 5 Dirhams

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The 20 league matches will be split between Dubai and Sharjah with the semi-finals slated for Dubai and Sharjah on October 17 and 18 respectively. The final will be played in Dubai.

'You've made the nation proud girls'

'You've made the nation proud girls'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, the country hailed the Indian team's title triumph in the U-19 Women's T20 World Cup.

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.

Shaheen Afridi's Test future in doubt

Shaheen Afridi's Test future in doubt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Shaheen Shah Afridi's Test future is under scrutiny after he was sidelined for the two-Test series against the West Indies at home.

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.

India-Pakistan won't face-off in Champions Trophy?

India-Pakistan won't face-off in Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

So, will the members discuss the possibility of placing India and Pakistan in different groups in the league stage of the tournament to avoid Men in Blue's travel to the neighbouring country?

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.

PIX: Clinical New Zealand crush Pak in CT opener

PIX: Clinical New Zealand crush Pak in CT opener

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

India to tour Sri Lanka in Jul-Aug amidst ICC ban drama

India to tour Sri Lanka in Jul-Aug amidst ICC ban drama

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

India to tour Sri Lanka in July-August, 2024 for six-match white-ball series