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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.

Cricket Buzz: England go with winning squad for Windies tour

Cricket Buzz: England go with winning squad for Windies tour

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

England also named their final one-day squad before the World Cup, with fast bowlers Tom Curran and David Willey returning to a unit who defeated Sri Lanka 3-1. Tom replaces brother Sam as Liam Dawson and Olly Stone also miss out.

Number of teams in WT20 may increase: ICC

Number of teams in WT20 may increase: ICC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The International Cricket Council said on Thursday it may consider increasing the number of participating teams in the World Twenty20 while reducing the number in the 50-over World Cup.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Former ESPN Star Sports MD Sawhney has already been working alongside outgoing Chief Executive Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

Cricket Buzz: Smriti Mandhana continues rich run in England's Super League

Cricket Buzz: Smriti Mandhana continues rich run in England's Super League

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Smriti Mandhana continued her impressive run in the Women's Cricket Super League

Kohli not a certainty for T20 World Cup?

Kohli not a certainty for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Kohli will lead RCB in the IPL next week and it will be his only chance to impress selectors and the management ahead of the team selection for the World Cup.

Will DRS become reality during India-England series?

Will DRS become reality during India-England series?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

In what could be termed as a marked departure from its earlier stance, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is seriously contemplating using Decision Review System (DRS) during India's upcoming home series against England.

ICC plans to start Test league from 2013

ICC plans to start Test league from 2013

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

In its bid to promote the traditional version of the game in the age of slam bang Twenty20 cricket, the ICC is contemplating of introducing a Test league from where top four teams would qualify for a quadrennial play-off event to begin in 2013.

ICC revamp a recognition of India's revenue generation, says BCCI

ICC revamp a recognition of India's revenue generation, says BCCI

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

BCCI said the plan, which would leave executive decision-making in the hands of India, Australia and England, is a "recognition" of the country's revenue generation capacity.

We're going to play the World Cup not just India in India: Babar Azam

We're going to play the World Cup not just India in India: Babar Azam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said his team is looking at the World Cup as a whole and not just the marquee clash against arch-rivals India.

'It is difficult to correct the bowling action as you go along'

'It is difficult to correct the bowling action as you go along'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

With ICC cracking the whip on bowlers with suspect actions, legendary Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble has said those with illegal actions should be spotted and corrected at an early age.

Can former IPL chief Modi overthrow ICC? Tell Us

Can former IPL chief Modi overthrow ICC? Tell Us

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Lalit Modi reveals blueprint of breakaway cricket body to rival ICC.

ICC still ready to pay $390m but BCCI wants $450m

ICC still ready to pay $390m but BCCI wants $450m

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

With India's Champions Trophy participation in doubt, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is still willing to pay the Board of Control for Cricket in India $100 million more than the original share from the revamped revenue model.

CSA, BCCI deal sad day for cricket, says SA Cricketers' Association

CSA, BCCI deal sad day for cricket, says SA Cricketers' Association

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) on Tuesday described the curtailed India-South Africa series as a sad day for the sport and said cricket in the country would be at an overall loss due to this decision.

World Cup: Toilets at main nets being built overnight: HCA races against time

World Cup: Toilets at main nets being built overnight: HCA races against time

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A toilet being built adjacent to the main nets of the Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium at the eleventh hour, new spectator seats yet to be fully installed less than 48 hours left for Pakistan's opening World Cup warm-up fixture but Hyderabad Cricket Association officials are still promising "they will get there".

ODI World Cup: He's one of India's trump cards: Agarkar

ODI World Cup: He's one of India's trump cards: Agarkar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Indian cricket team's chief selector Ajit Agarkar lauded the 28-year-old chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav and said that he will be one of the trump cards for the Men in Blue in the ODI WC.

Wearing neck guard is players' choice: BCCI

Wearing neck guard is players' choice: BCCI

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Compulsory neck guards on helmets for Australian cricketers are "not far away", the national team's sports medicine chief said on Monday after Jofra Archer's snorter felled Steve Smith during the second Ashes Test.

Sri Lanka fire cricket selectors ahead of World T20

Sri Lanka fire cricket selectors ahead of World T20

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Sri Lanka Cricket has sacked the national cricket selection committee ahead of International Cricket Council World T20 which begins with the qualifiers, on Tuesday, in India.

Bangladesh cricketers end strike, India tour to go on as planned

Bangladesh cricketers end strike, India tour to go on as planned

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

As well as hefty pay increases, players in the cricket-mad Asian country demanded a return to a franchise-based model in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and the resignation of the present committee of the country's Cricketers Welfare Association.

Will cricket have new overthrow rules after WC incident?

Will cricket have new overthrow rules after WC incident?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

The Marylebone Cricket Club, custodians of cricket laws, is likely to review the overthrow rules in the aftermath of the controversy that rocked the just-concluded World Cup final between New Zealand and England.

ICC keeps minnows in loop for 2015 World Cup

ICC keeps minnows in loop for 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Associate nations, like Ireland and the Netherlands, may not be dumped out of the 2015 cricket World Cup, as the ICC Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) on Monday recommended that there should be a qualifying tournament for participation in the elite event.

Lorgat not suspended, says Cricket South Africa chief Nenzani

Lorgat not suspended, says Cricket South Africa chief Nenzani

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Cricket South Africa (CSA) chairman Chris Nenzani said CEO Haroon Lorgat has not been suspended and his removal relates only to the allegations contained in the David Becker article and he remains responsible for all other areas of the board's operations.

Amol Muzumdar set to take charge as head coach of Indian women's team

Amol Muzumdar set to take charge as head coach of Indian women's team

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Muzumdar was the only one to appear for the interview in person.

Lorgat 'distressed' to face ICC probe over India tour controversy

Lorgat 'distressed' to face ICC probe over India tour controversy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Faced with an International Cricket Council inquiry for his alleged role into a dispute with India, Cricket South Africa chief executive Haroon Lorgat said that he is "distressed" by the turn of events.

'There has to be continuity and consistency in selection'

'There has to be continuity and consistency in selection'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'Selectors should have a clear idea about him (Pujara). Do they need him to play Test cricket anymore or do they want to continue with youngsters and communicate it to him. Somebody like Pujara can't be dropped, then picked, dropped again and then picked. Same with Ajinkya Rahane also.'

Will Pakistan sack captain Sarfaraz?

Will Pakistan sack captain Sarfaraz?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Arthur suggested to the members that Shahdab Khan should replace Sarfaraz as captain in the limited-over formats while Babar Azam should be given the reins of the Test side.

PCB Compensation Case: BCCI hires Dubai-based law firm for ICC hearing

PCB Compensation Case: BCCI hires Dubai-based law firm for ICC hearing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Pakistan has claimed damages of approximately Rs 447 crore for India not playing any bilateral cricket with them despite a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which guarantees six bilateral series between 2015 and 2023. The BCCI has asserted that the MoU is not binding on them and the PCB failed to honour some of the commitments made in the document.

Ranatunga slams SLC for capitulating to ICC's reforms for 'Big Three'

Ranatunga slams SLC for capitulating to ICC's reforms for 'Big Three'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Former Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga has slammed Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) stance on the Big Three- India, Australia and England, and said that it could have an adverse impact in the longer run.

PCB chief calls emergency meeting to discuss ICC draft

PCB chief calls emergency meeting to discuss ICC draft

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Zaka Ashraf, has called an emergency meeting of the governing board on February 3 to discuss the watered down draft proposals put forward by India, Australia and England at the ICC meeting this week in Dubai.

Pakistan are World No 1 in ODIs

Pakistan are World No 1 in ODIs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pakistan has dominated the ODI format over the last year. In 2022, they whitewashed West Indies and Netherlands 3-0 at home and away respectively. They followed this up with a 2-1 series win over New Zealand at home in January 2023.

One-day substitutions get ICC go-ahead

One-day substitutions get ICC go-ahead

Rediff.com26 Jun 2005

Substitutions are to be allowed in one-day internationals from next month, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced.

India to tour Lanka for T20 tri-series in 2018; Bangladesh 3rd team

India to tour Lanka for T20 tri-series in 2018; Bangladesh 3rd team

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

During a meeting of the top board officials in Colombo on the occasion of Bangladesh's historic 100th Test match, BCCI CEO Rahul Johri is believed to have had discussions with Bangladesh Cricet Board (BCB) supremo Nazmul Hasan Papon and SLC chief Thilanga Sumathipala.

Australian cricket team 'comfortable' with London security

Australian cricket team 'comfortable' with London security

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The Australian cricket board said it is comfortable with the level of security provided to their Champions Trophy team following Saturday night's attack in London that killed seven people.

Rohit, Bumrah only Indians in ICC World Cup XI

Rohit, Bumrah only Indians in ICC World Cup XI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Player of the Tournament Williamson leads a team that includes six players from Sunday's dramatic final at Lord's.

'It appears as if Jay Shah settled scores'

'It appears as if Jay Shah settled scores'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

PCB unhappy with ACC President Jay Shah revealing Asia Cup schedule before official ceremony.

Pakistan Cricket Board sends legal notice to BCCI

Pakistan Cricket Board sends legal notice to BCCI

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday sent a legal notice to the Board of Control for Cricket in India, initiating proceedings to seek compensation from the Indian Cricket Board for not honouring the memorandum of understanding (MoU) to play six bilateral series between 2015 and 2023.

Here's what Indian women MUST do to win elusive ICC trophy

Here's what Indian women MUST do to win elusive ICC trophy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Indian women's team will have to learn from the repeated mistakes

BCCI to propose ban on sledging to ICC

BCCI to propose ban on sledging to ICC

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said he will formally make the request at the ICC chief executive committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur next week.

Ghouri implicated by PCB committee: sources

Ghouri implicated by PCB committee: sources

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Suspended Pakistan umpire Nadeem Ghouri, facing corruption charges, has been found guilty of misconduct and is facing punishment on the recommendations of a PCB probe committee, sources have claimed.

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The BCCI on Tuesday announced India's international fixtures at home for the upcoming season. Team India's home assignment will get underway with India hosting Australia in September.