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Lalit Modi: How BCCI, ICC 'finished' ICL

Lalit Modi: How BCCI, ICC 'finished' ICL

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi on Monday blamed the International Cricket Council and the Board of Control for Cricket in India for scuttling the Indian Cricket League.

Buzz: ICC urges people to donate in Aus bushfire relief fund

Buzz: ICC urges people to donate in Aus bushfire relief fund

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the cricket field

Will BCCI allow Indian players for Afghanistan Premier League?

Will BCCI allow Indian players for Afghanistan Premier League?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Friday launched its very own franchise-based T20 league, to be held in the UAE in October, but the BCCI is expected to maintain its current stand of not allowing Indian players to turn freelancers.

Big opportunity for India to lift World Cup: Mithali Raj

Big opportunity for India to lift World Cup: Mithali Raj

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Former captain of Indian women's cricket team Mithali Raj on Sunday said 'Men in Blue' have a big opportunity to lift the ICC World Cup in home conditions later this year.

Be Wary Of These Afghans!

Be Wary Of These Afghans!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

India won't want to take the Afghans lightly. At the 2019 World Cup, it took a late hat-trick from Mohammed Shami to help India eke out an 11-run victory.

I haven't been everyone's cup of tea, signs off Warner

I haven't been everyone's cup of tea, signs off Warner

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Well aware that he has not been "everyone's cup of tea", the enigmatic David Warner says he would have toned down a bit if he were to start all over again.

ICC cracks whip on players abandoning international tours

ICC cracks whip on players abandoning international tours

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

The representatives of ICC Board expressed their deep disappointment at West Indies team's decision of abandoning their India tour mid-way, stating that a repeat of this kind from any team or players may lead cancellation of their T20 contracts with their franchises.

Rain could interrupt Australia-South Africa semis

Rain could interrupt Australia-South Africa semis

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The situation in fact is not that worrying for Thursday and IMD regional director Ganesh Das said the rain is expected to be "light and moderate".

Chahal somehow misses big tournaments: Sourav Ganguly

Chahal somehow misses big tournaments: Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Former Indian captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly backed spinner Yuzvendra Chahal to shine in the forthcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

ICC authorises BCCI to decide on ICL

ICC authorises BCCI to decide on ICL

Rediff.com1 Feb 2009

The ICC on Sunday virtually authorised the BCCI to decide on the Indian Cricket League's plea for official recognition, saying member countries would determine if a match or tournament within their territory was "approved or disapproved".

Head has heart and soul on T20 World Cup glory

Head has heart and soul on T20 World Cup glory

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Travis Head raised his career graph a few notches up in 2023, but the Australian batter understands that staying at that level is a challenging task, and the first stop for him in that journey is the upcoming T20 World Cup.

England coach bets on Stokes, Archer availability for WC

England coach bets on Stokes, Archer availability for WC

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

'There has not been a clear direction on what he's going to do yet, but we are still hopeful. I've always said his bowling would be a bonus, but just look at what he brings with the bat, even in the field.'

Cricket Buzz: ICC refuses to recognise USACA events involving India

Cricket Buzz: ICC refuses to recognise USACA events involving India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The south Asian country has remained largely starved of international cricket since the 2009 attacks on a bus carrying Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore, wounding six players and a British coach and killing eight Pakistanis.

WC PIX: Kiwis on threshold of semis after Lanka rout

WC PIX: Kiwis on threshold of semis after Lanka rout

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy stadium, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

ICC unhappy as current players seek retirement to play in MCL

ICC unhappy as current players seek retirement to play in MCL

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

With current players from three full member nations seeking no objection certificates to participate in the upcoming Masters Champions League (MCL), the ICC warned the boards against entertaining such demands and called it 'unacceptable'.

Pakistan, WI in ICC's executive committee but no place for SA

Pakistan, WI in ICC's executive committee but no place for SA

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

West Indies cricket president James Cameron and Pakistan board chairman Najam Sethi have been awarded seats on the International Cricket Council's new executive committee, but South Africa has been snubbed from the game's new world order.

Sidhu returns to 'first love', back as commentator for IPL 2024

Sidhu returns to 'first love', back as commentator for IPL 2024

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

After a decade-long stint in politics, Navjot Singh Sidhu will be back as commentator for IPL 2024.

How BCCI plans to make up for reduced ICC revenue share

How BCCI plans to make up for reduced ICC revenue share

Rediff.com7 May 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's general body on Sunday discussed late former president Jagmohan Dalmiya's proposed model to make up for the notional loss due to the reduced revenue share from the International Cricket Council.

ICC President agrees to meet ICL representatives

ICC President agrees to meet ICL representatives

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

In what could be termed as a major breakthrough for the 'rebel' Indian Cricket League, the President of the International Cricket Council David Morgan on Thursday agreed to meet ICL representatives and hear their case.

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Trent Boult said that he is hungry as ever to represent the country and play a big role in Kiwis lifting their maiden ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023

ICC asks boards to introduce anti-corruption code

ICC asks boards to introduce anti-corruption code

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has directed all member countries to introduce an anti-corruption code in their domestic leagues by April in the wake of spot-fixing allegations against the Pakistan cricketers.

Champions League dates to be reviewed

Champions League dates to be reviewed

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Organisers of the multi-million dollar Twenty20 Champions League due to start in September will review its scheduling following objections by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the governing body said in a statement. The India, Australia and South Africa cricket boards told the ICC executive board they would reconsider if they could change the dates for the September 29-October 8 event, after a meeting of top administrators discussed the issue, it said.

India will win the World Cup, says a confident Shastri

India will win the World Cup, says a confident Shastri

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

India will be overwhelming favourites in the upcoming World Cup final against Australia, the team's former head coach Ravi Shastri said on Friday while urging the hosts to stick to their game plans.

Dada at 51: Ganguly's untold stories revealed

Dada at 51: Ganguly's untold stories revealed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

A complete look at Ganguly's career, accomplishments of legendary Indian batter

ICC want Sri Lanka to tour England

ICC want Sri Lanka to tour England

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is hoping a solution will be soon found to end doubts over Sri Lanka's Test tour of England next year over a date clash with the Indian Premier League (IPL). Sri Lanka are due to tour England in next April and May but many leading players are keen to play in the lucrative IPL scheduled around the same time.

Brearley, McCullum warn domestic T20 leagues pose a threat to Test cricket

Brearley, McCullum warn domestic T20 leagues pose a threat to Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Mike Brearley and Brendon McCullum warned of "a looming potential crisis" in international cricket and stated the game could soon reach a "point of no return" as it struggles to compete with T20 leagues across the world.

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.

ICC waiting for BCCI report on ICL

ICC waiting for BCCI report on ICL

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat said cricket's apex body will decide on the Indian Cricket League's recognition request only after receiving the BCCI's report.

WPL: 'We weren't able to obtain medical clearance on time'

WPL: 'We weren't able to obtain medical clearance on time'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Gujarat Giants were dealt a blow as they failed to obtain a medical clearance on time for all-rounder Deandra Dottin in the ongoing edition of the Women's Premier League.

India will be nervous but NZ's task will be Herculean: Taylor

India will be nervous but NZ's task will be Herculean: Taylor

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Taylor said if New Zealand can strike early, it will put tremendous pressure on the Indian middle-order.

Why Brian McMillan has stayed away from cricket

Why Brian McMillan has stayed away from cricket

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Disillusioned with the 'politics' in South African cricket administration, Brian McMillan decided to stay away from the game.

From IPL to WTC Final: Gill's confidence soars, but challenges await

From IPL to WTC Final: Gill's confidence soars, but challenges await

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Gill said his team has learnt plenty from the disappointing defeat against the Kiwis.

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

South Africa's premier left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj is confident that slow bowlers will play a vital role on flat decks expected to be on offer during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas in June.

Bumrah, Shreyas to make Asia Cup return?

Bumrah, Shreyas to make Asia Cup return?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

In April, Bumrah underwent a lower back surgery in New Zealand. The successful medical procedure has kept the bowler pain free.

'We will not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they end terrorism'

'We will not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they end terrorism'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

India and Pakistan haven't played a bilateral series since 2012/13, after that series the bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan have been suspended due to the heightened diplomatic tensions between the two neighbours.

Former Pak players hail India's WC run: 'Their cricket is in a good place'

Former Pak players hail India's WC run: 'Their cricket is in a good place'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The Pakistan cricket fraternity showered the Indian team with praise for their incredible run to the final of the ODI World Cup, with the legendary Wasim Akram saying their cricket "is in a good place" despite the loss to Australia in the title clash.

PCB to launch IPL style league in March

PCB to launch IPL style league in March

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will launch its own Twenty20 Super League in March with the five franchises involved allowed to sign six overseas players each.

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

As he gears up to surpass legendary Dennis Lillee in the tally of Test wicket-takers for Australia, pacer Mitchell Starc opened up on strong words from his former head coach Tim Nielsen that paved way for his durability and said that it would be humbling to surpass the Aussie icon in wicket-taking charts.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

ODI World Cup: Probe underway after Sri Lanka fail to earn direct qualification

ODI World Cup: Probe underway after Sri Lanka fail to earn direct qualification

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

After Sri Lanka failed to earn direct qualification for the upcoming ODI World Cup, a technical committee began their investigation.