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Umpires to use stump microphones in W Cup

Umpires to use stump microphones in W Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

A British company would be providing the software.

Australia divided over 'chucking' report

Australia divided over 'chucking' report

Rediff.com11 Nov 2004

Australia captain Allan Border criticised the move and current skipper Ricky Ponting also expressed reservations.

Why Pakistan wants T20 World Cup moved out of India...

Why Pakistan wants T20 World Cup moved out of India...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani said they will push for the upcoming T20 World Cup's 'relocation' to the UAE if India doesn't provide a written assurance that its team, fans and scribes will be granted visas for the event.

Harmanpreet, Smriti, Rodrigues to miss Big Bash League due to national commitments

Harmanpreet, Smriti, Rodrigues to miss Big Bash League due to national commitments

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

WBBL is likely to clash with India's month-long tour of the Caribbean

Hotel stocks to ride the elevator to revenue growth on room rates

Hotel stocks to ride the elevator to revenue growth on room rates

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Hotel companies, which have experienced substantial share price gains in the past six months, are not only expected to post robust revenue growth in the seasonally weak July-September quarter (second quarter, or Q2) of 2023-24 (FY24), with the trend continuing in the second half (H2) of FY24, but according to some analysts, they will also benefit from a structural uptrend in progress. To begin with, larger players in the listed hotel sector are expected to report strong growth in Q2 compared to the year-ago quarter. Led by higher demand from the business segment, the sector is expected to achieve a growth rate of 15-30 per cent.

PIX: Ashwin shines as India dominate Day 1 in Windies

PIX: Ashwin shines as India dominate Day 1 in Windies

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and the West Indies in Dominica, on Wednesday.

IPL will have two-and-half month window in next FTP: Shah

IPL will have two-and-half month window in next FTP: Shah

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

BCCI secretary Jay Shah spoke on a range of subjects related to Indian cricket, IPL's place in the global cricket calendar, running the cricket establishment in times of COVID-19 and the road ahead for both Indian cricket and IPL.

BCCI forms committee for sexual harassment complaints

BCCI forms committee for sexual harassment complaints

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The complainant must file the complaint within three months from the date of the incident and the Internal Committee will give seven working days to the accused to respond to the allegations. The respondent gets 10 days to respond.

Will IPL replace postponed T20 World Cup?

Will IPL replace postponed T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The International Cricket Council on Monday postponed the T20 World Cup in Australia owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, a long-anticipated decision which paves the way for the BCCI to organise the IPL during the October-November window.

Ranji likely to start in December; no Irani, Duleep Trophy this year

Ranji likely to start in December; no Irani, Duleep Trophy this year

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Ranji Trophy, India's premier tournament which was cancelled for the first time in 87 years in 2020, has been planned between December and March in the upcoming season.

BCCI to discuss Ranji sched, FTP 2023-31 at apex meet

BCCI to discuss Ranji sched, FTP 2023-31 at apex meet

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

There are seven items on the agenda and right at the top of the list is domestic cricket, which also includes junior and women's categories.

I-Day celebrations: Govt wants BCCI to host India vs World XI match

I-Day celebrations: Govt wants BCCI to host India vs World XI match

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The government has sent a proposal to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to organise a cricket match on August 22 between India and the rest of the world as part of celebrations to mark 75 years of India's independence.

Why Tendulkar-Ganguly would have relished new ODI rules

Why Tendulkar-Ganguly would have relished new ODI rules

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The most successful opening pair in One-Day Internationals -- Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly -- believe that they would have scored a lot more runs if the new rules were in operation during their playing days.

Former IPL COO Sundar Raman named CSK consultant

Former IPL COO Sundar Raman named CSK consultant

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

The sources also said the chief executive officer (CEO) K S Viswanathan would be the head on the cricket front.

What happens to tickets purchased for postponed T20WC?

What happens to tickets purchased for postponed T20WC?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The tournament was to be held in October-November but will now be conducted later because of the pandemic.

'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.

Butt sidelines Bari, nominates Zakir for ICC meet

Butt sidelines Bari, nominates Zakir for ICC meet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Suspecting his role in the recent leak of the probe committee's video recordings, PCB chairman Ejaz Butt has started sidelining chief operating officer Wasim Bari and has nominated Zakir Khan to attend ICC Chief Executive Committee meeting.

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

40 must know nuggets about the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

A look at India's follies that led to Oval disaster!

A look at India's follies that led to Oval disaster!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

India's hopes of breaking their ICC trophy drought after 2013, remained unfulfilled as Australia handed them a crushing loss at the WTC Final.

T20 World Cup can be pushed to 2021 with IPL taking its slot: McCullum

T20 World Cup can be pushed to 2021 with IPL taking its slot: McCullum

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum on Wednesday advocated for this year's T20 World Cup to be postponed to early next year, saying the currently-suspended IPL should take the mega-event's slot. The coronavirus pandemic has halted all global sporting activities, jeopardising the T20 World Cup, scheduled in Australia from October 18-November 15, and also "indefinitely" suspending the 13th edition of IPL, which was slated to begin on March 29.

Cricket Buzz: Irfan Pathan signs up for CPL players' draft

Cricket Buzz: Irfan Pathan signs up for CPL players' draft

Rediff.com16 May 2019

It remains to be seen if he gets a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the BCCI, which has maintained a tough stance in not allowing Indian cricketers to participate in T20 leagues such as BBL, CPL and BPL.

I also deserve a second chance, says banned Malik

I also deserve a second chance, says banned Malik

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Tainted former captain Salim Malik is ready to co-operate with the International Cricket Council and Pakistan Cricket Board to get their clearance, which will allow him to earn a living from the game. In a video message, the former Test captain, who was banned in 2000 for life for match-fixing by the PCB on the recommendations of the Justice (Retd) Malik Qayyum judicial commission report, also apologised to the nation and his fans for his actions.

Modi govt to decide on India-Pakistan series in UAE in December

Modi govt to decide on India-Pakistan series in UAE in December

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

India are scheduled to play a bilateral series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in December.

Will imposing cap on player participation in T20 leagues work?

Will imposing cap on player participation in T20 leagues work?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Rahul Johri has been included in the six-member working group, set up by the ICC, to consider the sanctioning of players' release for the franchise-based Twenty20 leagues across the world.

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.

Hardik Pandya set to lead Ahmedabad team in IPL 2022

Hardik Pandya set to lead Ahmedabad team in IPL 2022

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'Hardik with his local connect was an obvious choice as captain and premier player'

ICC to clear India's doubts over UDRS

ICC to clear India's doubts over UDRS

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

The International Cricket Council has proposed to clear India's and other subcontinent teams' concerns over the umpire decision review system (UDRS) and its cost, so that it can be made mandatory.

Indian team to stay in managed isolation before WTC final

Indian team to stay in managed isolation before WTC final

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The Indian team will stay in 'managed isolation' before the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand, the ICC said on Saturday but did not mention the exact period of hard quarantine upon reaching UK.

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.

Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years!

Australia to tour Pakistan for first time in 24 years!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The three-format is due to start in March 2022.

Avoid cash transactions: ECB combats corruption

Avoid cash transactions: ECB combats corruption

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

The report said the use of debit cards would allow the ICC Anti-Corruption sleuths to keep trackof all financial transactions during the tournament by players, team and match officials.

No outcome from PCB meet; BCCI unlikely to pay compensation

No outcome from PCB meet; BCCI unlikely to pay compensation

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The meeting between the top officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Pakistan Cricket Board ended without any conclusive outcome after the Indian government on Monday refused to give clearance for any bilateral series with Pakistan.

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As per ICC rule, every team has to submit its initial squad of 15 by September 5 but the final submission can be done by September 27

India have a fantastic bowling attack: Williamson

India have a fantastic bowling attack: Williamson

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson speaks about the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship final between his team and India.

Will Champions Trophy be Kumble's last assignment as India coach?

Will Champions Trophy be Kumble's last assignment as India coach?

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Questions are also being raised as to whether Anil Kumble will be again taking part in the interview process despite his stupendous record, after what all has transpired in the past 72 hours.

Indian cricket's superstar culture will continue to thrive

Indian cricket's superstar culture will continue to thrive

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Indian cricket, it seems, pays overwhelming obeisance to a vapid, old adage: The more it changes, the more it remains the same.

WTC final: What if the match ends in extraordinary fashion?

WTC final: What if the match ends in extraordinary fashion?

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to release the 'Playing Conditions' for the WTC final. Also, before boarding the flight to London, for the England tour, every male and female member needs to carry six RT-PCR negative results.

How BCCI plans to stop U19 boys from going off radar

How BCCI plans to stop U19 boys from going off radar

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'There is a plan to add a '19 plus' level where all these boys could be integrated'