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Moin Khan asked to explain casino night out

Moin Khan asked to explain casino night out

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Pakistan's misery continues during the World Cup now chief selector Moin Khan is in the dock for a Casino night out with his wife after the team's defeat against the West Indies on Saturday night.

'India is committed to 'Pink Ball' debut...but there are modalities to be taken care of'

'India is committed to 'Pink Ball' debut...but there are modalities to be taken care of'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

New Zealand Cricket's Head of Operations Lindsay Crocker said that there are a lot of modalities that needs to be taken care of before the much-awaited Day/Night Test match against India becomes a reality.

Shorter World Cup format proposed

Shorter World Cup format proposed

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

The ICC chief executives' committee has recommended that the 2011 cricket World Cup be cut from 16 to 14 teams.

Speed deplores Modi's comments

Speed deplores Modi's comments

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed said Lalit Modi's 'inflammatory and provocative comments will serve only to distract from the Champions Trophy'.

Shiv Sena workers 'gherao' BCCI chief; talks with PCB rescheduled

Shiv Sena workers 'gherao' BCCI chief; talks with PCB rescheduled

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The much-anticipated talks between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Shashank Manohar and his Pakistan counterpart Shahryar Khan will not take place, on Monday, after Shiv Sena, a right-wing political party,

Will India agree to Adelaide day-night Test?

Will India agree to Adelaide day-night Test?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Cricket Australia are confident that India will agree to play a day-night Test match in Adelaide next year, chief executive James Sutherland said on Sunday.

More teams in World T20? Probably...

More teams in World T20? Probably...

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson is satisfied with the current format of the World T20 but said he would like to see the inclusion of two more teams in the first and second rounds in future competitions.

England women's captain Charlotte Edwards retires

England women's captain Charlotte Edwards retires

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Long-serving England women's captain Charlotte Edwards announced her retirement after a sparkling and pioneering 20-year career. The 36-year-old led her country to glory in the Ashes, World Cup and ICC World Twenty20, winning a world-record 309 caps and scoring over 10,000 runs across the formats. "Everyone who knows me -- and how much I love playing for England -- will appreciate what a difficult decision it has been for me to retire from international cricket," she said in a statement. "It's a decision I've reached after much thought and detailed discussion with (England coach) Mark Robinson and (director of England women's cricket) Clare Connor about what is best for the team going forward. "I have given 20 years to playing for England and I leave very proud of the standing in which the women's game is held and of my contribution as a player and captain." Edwards led England on 220 occasions, with the highlights of her captaincy including three Ashes triumphs against Australia -- in 2008, 2013 and 2014 -- and a World Cup/World Twenty20 double in 2009.

Former NZ batsman Vincent confirms match-fixing probe

Former NZ batsman Vincent confirms match-fixing probe

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Batsman Lou Vincent has confirmed he is one of three former New Zealand players under investigation by the International Cricket Council for alleged match-fixing.

Bangladesh 'reluctant' to play Tests in Pakistan, says PCB

Bangladesh 'reluctant' to play Tests in Pakistan, says PCB

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Bangladesh are "slightly reluctant" to play a Test series in Pakistan and have offered only to tour the country for three Twenty20 internationals next month, the Pakistan Cricket Board said. Bangladesh were due to arrive in January for three T20s and two Tests and the PCB is hopeful the full tour would go ahead given that Sri Lanka had returned to the country for the Test series.

Lorgat ready to mend bridges with BCCI

Lorgat ready to mend bridges with BCCI

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Having clashed with the BCCI over issues ranging from FTP to DRS during his time in the ICC, Cricket South Africa's newly-appointed CEO Haroon Lorgat is willing to go the extra mile to improve relations with India and said he was ready to apologise if need be.

Bangladesh team leave a changed New Zealand after mosque shootings

Bangladesh team leave a changed New Zealand after mosque shootings

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White said the country would now also need to accept they were no longer immune from acts of extreme violence and that would need to be factored in when they hosted sports events and teams.

Aamir's attitude and behaviour will be monitored: PCB

Aamir's attitude and behaviour will be monitored: PCB

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

His career handed a fresh lease of life, tainted Pakistan pacer Muhammad Aamir's attitude and behaviour would be as much under scrutiny as his on-field performances when he makes an international comeback, the PCB has asserted.

Zimbabwe could play Test in six months

Zimbabwe could play Test in six months

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Zimbabwe could return to Test cricket in six months, ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed said on Tuesday.

CSA affiliates divided over sacrificing Lorgat

CSA affiliates divided over sacrificing Lorgat

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Cricket South Africa (CSA) affiliates are divided over letting its chief executive Haroon Lorgat go to save the board from financial ruin in the on-going spat with the BCCI.

Umpires stripped of right to terminate matches

Umpires stripped of right to terminate matches

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

The International Cricket Council decided to take away the right to terminate matches from umpires and handed it instead to match referees.

Why India refused to play Day-Night Test in Australia

Why India refused to play Day-Night Test in Australia

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The Indian team management, headed by coach Ravi Shastri, intimated the Committee of Administrators that the team will take at least 18 months to prepare for the Day-Night Test.

Tendulkar opts out of Super Series

Tendulkar opts out of Super Series

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

BCCI bid to change two white balls rule in ODIs opposed

BCCI bid to change two white balls rule in ODIs opposed

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's bid to change the existing rule of using two new white balls in One-Day Internationals encountered opposition from some other member Boards following which the ICC decided that only one ball will be used in a curtailed match.

Kolkata to host India-Pakistan World T20 clash

Kolkata to host India-Pakistan World T20 clash

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Dharamsala's loss is Kolkata's gain! The marquee India-Pakistan encounter of the International Cricket Council's World Twenty20, on March 19, will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens, in Kolkata.

Test of maturity for Kohli and Smith in Ranchi

Test of maturity for Kohli and Smith in Ranchi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Keeping a lid on emotion will be nearly as important as executing gameplans for both India and Australia when the world's top two teams continue their captivating series with the third Test in Ranchi on Thursday.

We have the calibre to be destructive, Windies captain warns

We have the calibre to be destructive, Windies captain warns

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

West Indies captain Darren Sammy said he is not concerned as the ones who are in the side have enough calibre to be simply destructive.

Indo-Pak cricket series to be a money-spinner for big hitters

Indo-Pak cricket series to be a money-spinner for big hitters

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

India-Pak face-off saw brands pay up to Rs 20 lakh in last-minute spot buying.

SACA pleads for early end to India tour speculation

SACA pleads for early end to India tour speculation

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The South African Cricketers Association has called on the BCCI and the CSA to urgently work out the itinerary for the upcoming tour by India, saying that the continuing delay is "worrying and frustrating" for the players.

Women's T20 cricket included in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Women's T20 cricket included in 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Cricket's last appearance at the Games was at Kuala Lumpur in 1998, when a South African team featuring Jacques Kallis won the men's 50-over competition.

CSA planning to send Lorgat on leave to please BCCI?

CSA planning to send Lorgat on leave to please BCCI?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Bowing to pressure from the BCCI, Cricket South Africa is likely to keep its CEO Haroon Lorgat out of any future engagement with the Indian Board to ensure that the marquee tour by India goes ahead without any further hiccups.

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Pakistan women cricket team's head coach New Zealander Mark Coles has resigned on Thursday, months before the ICC World T20 in Australia.

Beware of honey traps! New Zealand cricketers cautioned

Beware of honey traps! New Zealand cricketers cautioned

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

New Zealand's cricketers have been warned to be wary of 'honey traps', which could be laid by sophisticated match fixing syndicates and betting chiefs during the upcoming ODI World Cup.

Why BCCI's state units are unhappy with COA

Why BCCI's state units are unhappy with COA

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Around 13 state units of the BCCI have demanded a Special General Meeting (SGM) on June 22 to discuss lingering policy issues such as players' contracts, a long-standing revenue dispute with the ICC, and commercial ventures of the board.

World XI lined up if Pakistan pull out

World XI lined up if Pakistan pull out

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

England could play a World XI if Pakistan pull out of the Twenty20 game in the ongoing dispute over the actions of captain Inzamam-ul-Haq.

'New FTP has given meaningful context to T20s'

'New FTP has given meaningful context to T20s'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Johri presented a proposed FTP that has 81 international matches at home in the next five-year cycle, including 27 T20s.

Cricket Buzz: PCB to demand around $ 70 million from BCCI

Cricket Buzz: PCB to demand around $ 70 million from BCCI

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wants its Indian counterpart (BCCI) to pay approximately $ 70 million as compensation for not playing two 'home' bilateral series.

PCB to warn Bari after outburst

PCB to warn Bari after outburst

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

The Pakistan Cricket Board will reprimand its chief selector for an outburst against English umpire David Shepherd.

Former champions Windies could pull out of World T20

Former champions Windies could pull out of World T20

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

A contract row threatened West Indies' participation in the upcoming World T20 in India with the head of the region's cricket board saying the players will be thrown off the squad for the big-ticket event if they do not agree to the financial terms by Sunday's deadline.

Suspension used to force us to tour: Lamb

Suspension used to force us to tour: Lamb

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

ECB's chief executive said changes to ICC regulations was taken at the last minute before an ICC board meeting in New Zealand in March.

Pakistan seek neutral umpires for ODIs

Pakistan seek neutral umpires for ODIs

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

The PCB has also asked the ICC for a review of all umpiring decisions in the triangular series series in Australia.

MCG crowds warned for ODIs

MCG crowds warned for ODIs

Rediff.com11 Dec 2002

We want to play in the Ashes, says Australia captain Smith

We want to play in the Ashes, says Australia captain Smith

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith played down a tense stand-off in pay negotiations between the players' union and the national cricket board, saying his team is highly motivated to cut a deal and play the Ashes against England.

Penguin to produce Ali Bacher's biography

Penguin to produce Ali Bacher's biography

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

Rodney Hartman, a former sports editor of leading South African newspapers, will research and write it.

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

A former pace bowler, James Sutherland helped turn the game into a commercial powerhouse in Australia's crowded sports market.