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Cricket's bid for Asian Games 2026 gains momentum

Cricket's bid for Asian Games 2026 gains momentum

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Organisers keen on cricket in 2026 Asian Games despite venue headache

ICC must make sure there is level-playing field: Gavaskar

ICC must make sure there is level-playing field: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The advantage teams have had batting second in the just-concluded T20 World Cup is something the ICC can look into to ensure a level-playing field, Indian batting great Sunil Gavaskar said on Monday.

Champions Trophy: Defeating India is Pakistan's 'real task'

Champions Trophy: Defeating India is Pakistan's 'real task'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi says the selection committee "will review" the national squad picked for the Champions Trophy even as he defended the controversial selections of batter Khushdil Shah and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf.

PCB unhappy with ICC's revenue sharing model

PCB unhappy with ICC's revenue sharing model

Rediff.com16 May 2023

"In principle, India should get more, there is no doubt about that but ... how is this table being developed?" Sethi said.

2023 World Cup: ICC rejects Pakistan's request!

2023 World Cup: ICC rejects Pakistan's request!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board had asked to move its match against Afghanistan from Chennai to Bengaluru and the game against Australia from Bengaluru to Chennai.

New Zealand Cricket appoint first woman chair

New Zealand Cricket appoint first woman chair

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Diana Puketapu-Lyndon will become the first female chair of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) after incumbent Martin Snedden announced on Wednesday he would be standing down early.

Miller replaces Narine in Windies WC squad; ICC approves

Miller replaces Narine in Windies WC squad; ICC approves

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The ICC has approved Nikita Miller as replacement for Sunil Narine in West Indies' WC squad

Why the ICC World Cup Super league is 'incredibly complex'

Why the ICC World Cup Super league is 'incredibly complex'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'What you've really got to try and get is something that's less complex and a bit more straightforward in order for people to understand.'

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Short's injury prompts Connolly call-up

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Young spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly will replace injured Matthew Short in the Australian squad for the knock-out stages of the ongoing Champions Trophy.

Will lack of facilities push cricket out of 2026 Asiad?

Will lack of facilities push cricket out of 2026 Asiad?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Venue woes present but organisers keen on cricket in next Asian Games in Japan

Shammi Silva replaces Jay Shah as ACC head

Shammi Silva replaces Jay Shah as ACC head

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Silva's tenure begins at a pivotal time, with the ACC focusing on the upcoming Asia Cup and striving to strengthen Asia's position as a powerhouse in global cricket.

'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).

Cricket excluded from provisional list of '28 LA Games

Cricket excluded from provisional list of '28 LA Games

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Boxing and weightlifting federations were given 18 months time to set their house in order to be considered for the 2028 Games.

ICC's revenue distribution model is flawed: Atherton

ICC's revenue distribution model is flawed: Atherton

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Former England skipper Michael Atherton said that despite ICC's profit-sharing model being flawed, it wouldn't face any pushback.

How Hardik can win back T20I captaincy

How Hardik can win back T20I captaincy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar, on the other hand, feels that Pandya has the ability to replicate Mahendra Singh Dhoni's role as a finisher in the Indian ODI set-up.

'ICC guidelines banning use of saliva will be hard on bowlers'

'ICC guidelines banning use of saliva will be hard on bowlers'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

The ICC Cricket Committee, led by former India captain Anil Kumble, last month recommended a ban on using saliva on the ball as an interim measure to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

ICC denies allowing Aamir to play domestic cricket

ICC denies allowing Aamir to play domestic cricket

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has dismissed media reports in Pakistan that banned left arm pacer, Muhammad Aamir had been allowed to resume playing domestic cricket by them.

Why ICC and BCCI reluctant about PCB's hybrid model...

Why ICC and BCCI reluctant about PCB's hybrid model...

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Sethi has already indicated that if the Pakistan government doesn't give clearance or has security concerns about sending the team to India, PCB could ask the ICC to hold Pakistan's matches at a neutral venue.

Will India accept Pakistan skipper's Champions Trophy 2025 invitation?

Will India accept Pakistan skipper's Champions Trophy 2025 invitation?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The tournament is scheduled to be held in Pakistan, and Rizwan expressed confidence in the enthusiastic reception the Indian team would receive from Pakistani fans.

PCB to file case against BCCI before ICC Committee over bilateral series

PCB to file case against BCCI before ICC Committee over bilateral series

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday announced that it would file a compensation case against the BCCI before the ICC Disputes Resolution Committee for India's refusal to play Pakistan in bilateral series.

Who is the next BCCI secretary?

Who is the next BCCI secretary?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

With Jay Shah taking over as International Cricket Council's youngest chairman on December 1, the role of secretary in the mighty BCCI lies vacant and as officials wonder who the replacement might be, they have time to figure out the next course of action.

Hope ICC suspending SLC doesn't affect our schedule: Mendis

Hope ICC suspending SLC doesn't affect our schedule: Mendis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

A concerned Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis on Sunday hoped the ICC's suspension of the nation's cricket body will not affect the upcoming fixtures of the national team and the preparations for the men's U19 World Cup in Colombo early next year.

Blow for India! Injured Bumrah OUT of Champions Trophy

Blow for India! Injured Bumrah OUT of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a back injury.

ICC looking to be permanent member of Olympic Movement: Greg Barclay

ICC looking to be permanent member of Olympic Movement: Greg Barclay

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking to become a permanent member of the Olympic Movement following the inclusion of T20 cricket in the programme of 2028 Olympics, its chairman Greg Barclay said on Monday.

From October 1, DRS to be used in T20Is

From October 1, DRS to be used in T20Is

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

ICC chief executives' committee has approved all recommendations made by the ICC cricket committee in May, which include the use of Decision Review System (DRS) in all T20I games.

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.

ICC ran out of patience with Zimbabwe cricket: Flower

ICC ran out of patience with Zimbabwe cricket: Flower

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Flower said ICC may have wanted Zimbabwe Cricket to put its house in order but actually the current board members were "good people".

Why Rohit could continue as Test captain in England

Why Rohit could continue as Test captain in England

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

India's ICC Champions Trophy triumph has given Rohit Sharma breathing space and elbow room.

Gavaskar meets Speed in Dubai

Gavaskar meets Speed in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Under-pressure to quit his post as Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday met ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed in Dubai.

Test cricket overhaul: Countdown clock, free hit among MCC proposals

Test cricket overhaul: Countdown clock, free hit among MCC proposals

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

A countdown clock could be one way of addressing the issue.

It's unacceptable: Pakistan reacts to India's refusal to play

It's unacceptable: Pakistan reacts to India's refusal to play

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Pakistan's cricket community also reacted with anger to India's decision as former Test captain Rashid Latif insisted that the PCB has to make a strong statement.

PCB nominates Zaheer Abbas for ICC presidency

PCB nominates Zaheer Abbas for ICC presidency

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The International Cricket Council confirmed on Thursday having received the nomination of former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas for presidency, saying it will now be referred to the world body's Nominations Committee for consideration.

World Cup schedule and venues to be announced during WTC final

World Cup schedule and venues to be announced during WTC final

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Following the SGM in Ahmedabad, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said the World Cup schedule is expected to be announced during the WTC Final.

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 treasurer sworn in as Maha minister

BCCI treasurer sworn in as Maha minister

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Shelar is the second official from the incumbent committee to move on from his post after Jay Shah, who moved on from his post as the BCCI secretary to the chairman of the International Cricket Council.

ICC calls meeting on World Test Championships

ICC calls meeting on World Test Championships

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

The International Cricket Council has called a meeting with MCC, custodian of the game's law, to discuss the possibility of hosting a World Test Championship, according to media reports in London.

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup

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.

'We are open to DRS, IF...' : BCCI

'We are open to DRS, IF...' : BCCI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

The International Cricket Council General Manager Geoff Allardice all set to submit a presentation on upgraded Decision Review System before the Board of Control for Cricket in India in New Delhi on October 20 in presence of president Anurag Thakur.

It's official! Cricket will be played at the 2028 LA Olympic Games!

It's official! Cricket will be played at the 2028 LA Olympic Games!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'Baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash will be in the programme at LA28.'