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Mithali wants Under-19 champs groomed for senior level

Mithali wants Under-19 champs groomed for senior level

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'The next ODI World Cup is at home and we have not won a global event yet at the senior level. I am sure the BCCI is prioritising that and will keep these players in the mix.'

'Performance in IPL will be important for T20 World Cup selection'

'Performance in IPL will be important for T20 World Cup selection'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Veteran coach Tom Moody on Thursday said the players' performance in highly-competitive leagues like IPL and ILT20 will have an added heft this time because of the impact it can have on the team selection ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Why is Travis Head ruling himself out of the Test opener role?

Why is Travis Head ruling himself out of the Test opener role?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Australia's star batter Travis Head believes opening the batting in Test cricket is a "specialist job" and has ruled himself out of contention to replace veteran David Warner.

Australia to 'manipulate' match to knock out England?

Australia to 'manipulate' match to knock out England?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Tim Paine wants Mitchell Marsh and Co. to 'manipulate' their final group game against Scotland to ensure that England are knocked out of the T20 World Cup.

Social media erupts with memes as India thrash Pak

Social media erupts with memes as India thrash Pak

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

As soon as India registered the victory, social media came up with unique ways to describe Pakistan's cricket team

Will Langer take up an offer as India Head Coach?

Will Langer take up an offer as India Head Coach?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Being India head coach is one of the biggest assignments in the cricket world, and former Australia head coach Justin Langer believes it could be very exhausting if the timing isn't right for the incumbent.

Najam Sethi withdraws nomination for ICC president's post

Najam Sethi withdraws nomination for ICC president's post

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi withdrew his candidature for the ICC president's post and requested the PCB to nominate a former Test great instead.

Rashid and Co win brings small joy to war-ravaged Afghanistan

Rashid and Co win brings small joy to war-ravaged Afghanistan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

'I feel like we are so lucky to be here giving this happiness to people back home. We hardly see these kind of events back home where they could celebrate and enjoy those moments. That's something which really, really satisfies me.'

How India beat the odds and won the U-19 World Cup

How India beat the odds and won the U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Having battled a COVID-19 outbreak in their camp, which nearly derailed their campaign, India beat England by four wickets in the final of this edition on Saturday to extend their dominance in the age-group showpiece.

Ashwin: Why Dhoni Stood Out As Captain

Ashwin: Why Dhoni Stood Out As Captain

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'Under his regime, where I also played, he will pick a squad of 15. The same squad of 15 and the XI will play throughput the year. That sense of security is very important for a player.'

Steve Elworthy appointed MD of ICC World Cup 2019

Steve Elworthy appointed MD of ICC World Cup 2019

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) jointly announced that Steve Elworthy had been appointed as Managing Director of the ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be held in England and Wales in 2019. Elworthy will also have an oversight of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 and the ICC Women's World Cup 2017, which will both be staged in England and Wales. Elworthy has previously been Tournament Director for three different ICC global events: the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 and the ICC World T20 tournament in 2009, which were staged in England and Wales, as well as the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 tournament in South Africa in 2007.

Sachin, Akram's plan for ODI makeover revealed!

Sachin, Akram's plan for ODI makeover revealed!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Tendulkar wants to break the ODIs to four innings of 25 overs each to break the "monotony".

Babar Azam's captaincy under threat, PCB hints at shake-up

Babar Azam's captaincy under threat, PCB hints at shake-up

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Calls have grown for Babar to be removed from 50-over captaincy following the shocking eight-wicket loss to Afghanistan in Chennai.

ESPN-Star wins ICC global rights

ESPN-Star wins ICC global rights

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

The ICC announced ESPN-Star Sports as its global media and production partner for its audio-visual rights for ICC events from late 2007 to 2015.

Arthur set to return as Pakistan coach

Arthur set to return as Pakistan coach

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

ICC withdraws demerit point to Rawalpindi stadium

ICC's annual conference moved to Dubai

ICC's annual conference moved to Dubai

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

The International Cricket Council's annual conference will take place in Dubai rather than at Lord's in London, the ICC said on Monday. 'The decision to move the location to the United Arab Emirates was made by the ICC board on the basis that all delegates required to attend would be permitted entry,' the Dubai-based ICC said in a statement.

'Hope you add many more': Kumble, Ashwin laud Lyon

'Hope you add many more': Kumble, Ashwin laud Lyon

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Celebrated Indian spin maestros Anil Kumble and Ravichandran Ashwin showered praise upon Lyon.

Cricket set for Olympic glory: T20s for 2028 LA Games!

Cricket set for Olympic glory: T20s for 2028 LA Games!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

ICC banking on T20 for cricket's inclusion in Olympics

WADA expects ICC to apply whereabouts clause

WADA expects ICC to apply "whereabouts" clause

Rediff.com6 May 2010

The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) is awaiting the International Cricket Council (ICC) to apply the controversial "whereabouts" clause, which has been opposed by the BCCI, in its Anti-Doping Code.

My records not under threat for now: Usain Bolt

My records not under threat for now: Usain Bolt

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Usain Bolt is going to be back at the Olympics after eight years.

5 Life Lessons From India's T20 World Cup Victory

5 Life Lessons From India's T20 World Cup Victory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

As the dust settles on the celebrations, let's delve into the inspiring lessons we can learn from India's historic T20 World Cup win.

ICC dismisses inaccurate tri-series speculation

ICC dismisses inaccurate tri-series speculation

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

ICC dismissed media speculation regarding the integrity of the recent triangular ODI tournament in Zimbabwe as totally inaccurate and without foundation.

Controversy erupts as Prasad slams BCCI's mismanagement

Controversy erupts as Prasad slams BCCI's mismanagement

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

My criticism for BCCI was about ticketing, scheduling and not against any individual: Prasad

Du Plessis Eyes T20 World Cup Return

Du Plessis Eyes T20 World Cup Return

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'I do a lot of hard work to ensure I look after my body to be able to play this brilliant game we love so much.'

World Cup: Pakistan team touches down in India after seven years

World Cup: Pakistan team touches down in India after seven years

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Pakistan cricket team arrived in Hyderabad on Wednesday, its first visit to India in seven years, to compete in the ODI World Cup beginning on October 5.

Aussie media act like team's support staff: Gavaskar

Aussie media act like team's support staff: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Gavaskar feels that one should do the talking with the bat or ball rather than words.

India-Pakistan epic surpasses IPL final on HotStar

India-Pakistan epic surpasses IPL final on HotStar

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Disney Star creates new viewership record in high-voltage India Pak match

ICC's Cricket Committee 'concerned' about quality of Test pitches

ICC's Cricket Committee 'concerned' about quality of Test pitches

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The high-powered International Cricket Council's Cricket Committee, chaired by former India captain Anil Kumble, on Friday expressed concerns about the "quality of Test pitches", especially the tendency of home teams to prepare tailor-made strips that suit them.

Maxwell cleared: Ready for semis showdown vs SA

Maxwell cleared: Ready for semis showdown vs SA

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Maxwell battled cramps and severe pain to score a scintillating double century

Punjab minister slams BCCI: Why exclude Mohali from WC?

Punjab minister slams BCCI: Why exclude Mohali from WC?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

What is criteria of excluding Mohali from list of World Cup venues? Punjab sports minister writes to Binny and Shah

India-Pakistan clash 'not for cowards,' warns Shoaib Akhtar

India-Pakistan clash 'not for cowards,' warns Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Pressure is on India, Pakistan have nothing to lose: Shoaib Akhtar on India-Pakistan World Cup clash

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup

Pune pitch rated as 'poor' by ICC match referee

Pune pitch rated as 'poor' by ICC match referee

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The pitch used for the first Test between India and Australia in Pune last week has been rated as 'poor' by the International Cricket Council match referee Chris Broad.

Gavaskar quits as ICC cricket panel chief

Gavaskar quits as ICC cricket panel chief

Rediff.com8 May 2008

India's Sunil Gavaskar has resigned as the International Cricket Council's (ICC) cricket committee chairman, the governing body said on Thursday. "Mr Gavaskar confirmed his decision to the ICC on Wednesday, a day after chairing this year's meeting in Dubai," an ICC statement said.

Ehsan Mani wants Pakistan to boycott India in ICC meet

Ehsan Mani wants Pakistan to boycott India in ICC meet

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Former International Cricket Council president Ehsan Mani has criticised BCCI chief Anurag Thakur for his "inflammatory" comments on Pakistan and asked the PCB to push for India to be stripped off hosting ICC events. Mani said on Tuesday night that Pakistani cricket officials should come strong at the ICC executive board meeting in Cape Town next week.

Women's T20 World Cup hit by spot-fixing allegation

Women's T20 World Cup hit by spot-fixing allegation

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Bangladesh cricketer reports fixing approach at Women's T20 World Cup

'Harmanpreet does well when she has her back to wall'

'Harmanpreet does well when she has her back to wall'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Brilliant centuries from Smriti and Harmanpreet were backed by courageous bowling performance as India beat WI by 155 runs.

#metoo in Indian cricket: BCCI CEO Johri pulls out of ICC meeting

#metoo in Indian cricket: BCCI CEO Johri pulls out of ICC meeting

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The allegations against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri have been made by an unnamed person, who claimed to be his colleague during his stint at Discovery Channel.

Team India's London Adventure

Team India's London Adventure

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja and K S Bharat enjoyed their outing.

Social media helps up popularity of Indian women cricketers

Social media helps up popularity of Indian women cricketers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The impact of social media cannot be understated in the recent rise in the profile of women cricketers.