News for 'ICC Elite'

Tenacity, altruism define white-ball maestro Dhawan

Tenacity, altruism define white-ball maestro Dhawan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

In a career that spanned over 14 years, the calmness that Dhawan exuded on and off the field was one characteristic that set him apart from the other stalwarts of Indian cricket.

England fined for slow over-rate in fourth T20I

England fined for slow over-rate in fourth T20I

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

ICC elite panel match referee Javagal Srinath imposed the sanction after Eoin Morgan's side was ruled to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration at the Narendra Modi stadium.

Mitchell, Blundell bag NZ cricket honours

Mitchell, Blundell bag NZ cricket honours

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Glenn Phillips was rewarded for a brilliant season for New Zealand in the shortest format of the game and was named the ANZ Men's T20I Player of the Year award, having thrilled New Zealand supporters with 740 runs at 38.94, scored a strike rate of 148.89.

T20I rankings: Surya holds onto pole position, Rashid back in top-10

T20I rankings: Surya holds onto pole position, Rashid back in top-10

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Suryakumar Yadav maintained his numero uno position among batters despite being out of competitive cricket for past three months while ace spinner Rashid Khan, back in Afghan jersey after an injury lay-off, is back among top-10 in bowlers' list in the latest ICC T20I rankings published on Wednesday.

Rohit, Virat decide to cut short holiday break

Rohit, Virat decide to cut short holiday break

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Both skipper Rohit and main batter Kohli will play in the upcoming series so that Gambhir can tactically think about the combinations.

Will Delhi's Kohli, Pant play Ranji Trophy cricket?

Will Delhi's Kohli, Pant play Ranji Trophy cricket?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In the first Chennai Test against Bangladesh, Pant scored a magnificent century and returned to Test side with a bang.

What is common between Gill, Jaiswal and Maphaka?

What is common between Gill, Jaiswal and Maphaka?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The future looks bright for Maphaka as he joins the elite list of cricketing talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill

Nepal cricketer Airee enters record books

Nepal cricketer Airee enters record books

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Smashes six sixes in an over in T20I vs Qatar

Match officials named for T20 WC Super 8 fixtures

Match officials named for T20 WC Super 8 fixtures

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The English duo of Richard Kettleborough and Richard Illingworth will officiate the titanic Group 1 Super Eight clash between India and Australia in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia on June 24

'When people don't like a dismissal under the laws, they cite spirit of cricket'

'When people don't like a dismissal under the laws, they cite spirit of cricket'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Former ICC elite umpire Simon Taufel said people cite the 'spirit of the game' when they don't like a dismissal under the laws of cricket.

Why ICC recommended extra review in Tests post COVID-19

Why ICC recommended extra review in Tests post COVID-19

Rediff.com26 May 2020

ICC Cricket Committee chairman Anil Kumble says the inexperience of local umpires, who are expected to officiate in Test matches once action resumes post the COVID-19 pandemic, is the reason behind recommending an extra review, which according to him will give a level playing field to both the teams.

This Indian umpire keeps the blue flag flying high

This Indian umpire keeps the blue flag flying high

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Menon spoke about how challenging the series was for him as an umpire and how he wants to see more Indian umpires being named in ICC's Elite Panel.

Gabba pitch criticism amplified because of bowling standards

Gabba pitch criticism amplified because of bowling standards

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'Just because of the nature of how good those bowling attacks were they probably embellished it a bit. So, you wouldn't want to play on it every day, but I think for occasional Test matches it's not the worst thing.'

Pakistan pushing to remove Hair from elite panel

Pakistan pushing to remove Hair from elite panel

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

The PCB is pushing for Darrell Hair's removal from the ICC's list of elite umpires before the Champions Trophy.

Australia captain Paine fined for dissent

Australia captain Paine fined for dissent

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Paine admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by David Boon

India lose 2 WTC points for slow over-rate in 5th Test

India lose 2 WTC points for slow over-rate in 5th Test

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

India have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee and penalised two ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham.

ICC match Referee Mahanama steps down

ICC match Referee Mahanama steps down

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Former Sri Lanka batsman Roshan Mahanama will step down from the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees at the end of the year, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday.

BCCI to set up National Umpires Academy

BCCI to set up National Umpires Academy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Keen to have a representation in the ICC's Elite panel of Umpires, the BCCI is all set to set up a National Umpires Academy in the country to improve the standard of officials.

Dravid inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Dravid inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Dravid became only the fifth player from India to be named in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

England cricketers -- both men and women -- will undergo anti-racism training courses this year after a survey revealed that more than one-third of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) players have faced the prejudice in the game.

Six-hitting sprees, hat-tricks: T20 World Cup thrills unfold

Six-hitting sprees, hat-tricks: T20 World Cup thrills unfold

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Majestic cricket milestones mark T20 World Cup journey

Broad fines Broad: Chris penalises son Stuart for using 'inappropriate language'

Broad fines Broad: Chris penalises son Stuart for using 'inappropriate language'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Stuart Broad was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match."

Drop Hair from elite panel: Miandad

Drop Hair from elite panel: Miandad

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Javed Miandad said the four-match ban on Inzamam was an expected one given the seriousness of the issue.

Ex-umpire Hair not surprised by fixing claims

Ex-umpire Hair not surprised by fixing claims

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Former ICC elite panel umpire Darrell Hair is not at all surprised by the allegations of fixing against match officials, and said such rumours started doing rounds since the birth of the cash-rich Indian Premier League.

What is the road ahead for Hardik Pandya?

What is the road ahead for Hardik Pandya?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

After being overlooked for the India T20I captaincy, Hardik Pandya's leadership future at Mumbai Indians looks to be on shaky ground.

Yunus appeals for peace as chaos reigns in Bangladesh

Yunus appeals for peace as chaos reigns in Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Nobel laureate Prof Mohammad Yunus, the designated head of Bangladesh's interim government, on Wednesday fervently appealed everybody 'to stay calm' and 'refrain from all kinds of violence' as the country witnessed a major reshuffle in the security establishment after the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government.

WT20 final to be Taufel's last game as umpire

WT20 final to be Taufel's last game as umpire

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Australian Simon Taufel will officiate in Sunday's World Twenty20 summit clash between Sri Lanka and West Indies -- his last assignment as an ICC Elite panel umpire.

Brathwaite fined for showing dissent in India match

Brathwaite fined for showing dissent in India match

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

He was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC code of conduct for players and player support personnel, which relates to "showing dissent at an umpire's decision during an international match".

Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77

Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Sunday mourned the death of one of country's finest all-rounders Mike Procter.

India fined again after slow over-rate in Hamilton ODI

India fined again after slow over-rate in Hamilton ODI

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

The Indian cricket team was fined for slow over-rate for the third successive match after it was four overs short of the target in the opening One Day International against New Zealand, in Hamilton, on Wednesday.

ICC open to talks on new events amid India opposition

ICC open to talks on new events amid India opposition

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Media reports have said England and Australia are set to join India in opposing the new ICC tournaments, which would cut into the windows of opportunity for cricket's 'Big Three' to hold lucrative bilateral series.

Last Dance: Final chance for Kohli, Rohit to give India a World Cup Trophy

Last Dance: Final chance for Kohli, Rohit to give India a World Cup Trophy

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It's tough to find two cricketers who are so different from each other yet so closely intertwined by the same thread of fate as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Rahul fined for showing dissent at umpire's decision

Rahul fined for showing dissent at umpire's decision

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

James Anderson bowled a peach of delivery that rose from full length and got a faint edge, which went straight into the gloves of wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow.

'Standard of Indian umpires up because of IPL'

'Standard of Indian umpires up because of IPL'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Only the second Indian to be inducted into the ICC's Elite Panel of umpires, Sundaram Ravi feels many of his compatriots are on the verge of breaking into the top bracket after improving their skills by officiating in the Indian Premier League.

Umpire's Call to stay, ICC makes other changes to DRS

Umpire's Call to stay, ICC makes other changes to DRS

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Kohli had argued that the batsman should be declared out if the ball is hitting the stumps, even if marginally.

'Ashwin's been one of my biggest coaches in a way'

'Ashwin's been one of my biggest coaches in a way'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'We've gone head-to-head many times in different conditions around the world. I've definitely learned from him.'

Australia get cover for Starc, Sri Lanka recall Rajapaksa

Australia get cover for Starc, Sri Lanka recall Rajapaksa

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Sri Lanka fined 40 percent of match fee for slow-over rate in second T20 against Australia

Boon to replace Hurst as ICC Match Referee

Boon to replace Hurst as ICC Match Referee

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Former Australia batsman David Boon will quit his job as Australian national selector to replace retiring compatriot Alan Hurst on the ICC Emirates Elite Panel of Match Referees in July.

500 Wickets Club Welcomes Ashwin

500 Wickets Club Welcomes Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

He is the ninth bowler and fifth spinner to complete the feat in Tests.

Pakistan list charges against Hair

Pakistan list charges against Hair

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

Pakistan lodged six charges against umpire Darrell Hair in their complaint with the ICC.