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Pakistan will come to India for World Cup only if...

Pakistan will come to India for World Cup only if...

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Pakistan will not play its World Cup matches in India unless the BCCI and ICC give written guarantees India will come to Pakistan to play in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Pakistan name Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches for Aus, NZ tour

Pakistan name Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches for Aus, NZ tour

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Former Pakistan bowlers, Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal have been appointed as the fast bowling and spin bowling coaches of the national squad for the upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Kohli slips behind Smith in ICC Test rankings

Kohli slips behind Smith in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Hat-trick man Jasprit Bumrah attains highest rating points by an India seamer since since Kapil Dev in 1981.

'Back-to-back games not ideal': Another change in World Cup schedule?

'Back-to-back games not ideal': Another change in World Cup schedule?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Hosting two World Cup games in as many days is not ideal for organisational as well as security reasons and hope a one day breather is provided, said a HCA official on Sunday.

'ICC's decision to exclude minnows is backward'

'ICC's decision to exclude minnows is backward'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Malcolm Speed has criticised the decision of the game's governing body to exclude minnow nations from the 2015 World Cup.

Star group bags broadcast rights for ICC events

Star group bags broadcast rights for ICC events

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Rupert Murdoch's Star group have bagged the broadcast rights for events to be held during an eight-year cycle after next year's World Cup, the governing body said on Sunday.

Massive blow to Bangladesh! ICC suspends bowlers Taskin, Sunny

Massive blow to Bangladesh! ICC suspends bowlers Taskin, Sunny

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Bangladesh pace sensation Taskin Ahmed and left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny were suspended, on Saturday, for bowling with an illegal action by the International Cricket Council (ICC), dealing a massive blow to the team's campaign in the ongoing World Twenty20.

Former Pakistan cricketers ask ICC to ban Kohli

Former Pakistan cricketers ask ICC to ban Kohli

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Despite the International Cricket Council's (ICC) clause nullifying the ball-tampering allegation against Virat Kohli, former Pakistan cricketers have demanded the world's cricketing governing body to penalise the Indian Test skipper in the incident which relates to the drawn Rajkot Test against England. After the 'mintgate' row involving South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis in which he was found guilty of ball-tempering, a British tabloid had on Tuesday accused that some footages of the Rajkot Test indicated that Kohli appeared to shine the ball using residue from a sweet.

Dhoni leads star-studded IPL dream team: Who made the cut?

Dhoni leads star-studded IPL dream team: Who made the cut?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Dhoni picked as skipper of IPL's all-time greatest team

Satya Nadella, Shantanu Narayen among investors for US' first T20 league

Satya Nadella, Shantanu Narayen among investors for US' first T20 league

Rediff.com20 May 2022

In a significant push to popularise cricket in the US, a $120 million funding has been secured from prominent Indian-American business leaders, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, to launch the first professional T20 league in the US. Major League Cricket (MLC), the first professional Twenty20 Cricket League in the US, announced Thursday that it has completed an initial close of a $44 million Series A and A1 Fundraising Round led by a group of America's leading business leaders. It said that with an additional commitment of $76 million in further fundraising over the next 12 months in place, MLC plans to deploy more than $120 million to launch the country's first-ever professional T20 league.

ICC hints Test Championship could be delayed

ICC hints Test Championship could be delayed

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The proposed ICC Test Championship could be delayed with the world body, on Tuesday, conceding that it faced commercial challenges to start the ambitious tournament in 2013.

5 All-Rounders Who'll Steal the World Cup Spotlight

5 All-Rounders Who'll Steal the World Cup Spotlight

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

From India's Hardik Pandya to Australia's Mitchell Marsh, and Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, let's dive into the profiles of these remarkable talents who are poised to shine on the grand stage of the World Cup.

Pakistan not in favour of IPL replacing T20 World Cup

Pakistan not in favour of IPL replacing T20 World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said it would not support any move to reschedule this year's World T20 Cup to 2021 as it would hit the entire international calendar. A PCB official, ahead of the International Cricket Council meetings beginning on Thursday to discuss the fate of the World T20, said that Pakistan's stance will be to push for a wait and watch policy.

SA keeper de Kock to retire from ODIs after World Cup

SA keeper de Kock to retire from ODIs after World Cup

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Quinton de Kock will retire from One-Day Internationals after the 50-overs World Cup in India.

ICC still ready to pay $390m but BCCI wants $450m

ICC still ready to pay $390m but BCCI wants $450m

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

With India's Champions Trophy participation in doubt, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is still willing to pay the Board of Control for Cricket in India $100 million more than the original share from the revamped revenue model.

'It's a pasting, it's a battering': Ramiz Raja

'It's a pasting, it's a battering': Ramiz Raja

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja lashed out at his countrymen following Saturday's "battering" by India in the ODI World Cup match in Ahmedabad, saying the national team has got to do something about it.

ICC to consider appointment of Najam Sethi as president in June

ICC to consider appointment of Najam Sethi as president in June

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The ICC Board accepted the resignation of former president Mustafa Kamal, effective from April 2, and confirmed that no replacement would be appointed for the remaining weeks of his term.

Melbourne to host ICC Annual Conference 2014

Melbourne to host ICC Annual Conference 2014

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The ICC Annual Conference 2014 - world cricket's biggest annual gathering - will take place in Australia for the first time in its history after Melbourne was awarded the right to host the event.

New Zealand promise respect for no-name Proteas

New Zealand promise respect for no-name Proteas

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

New Zealand have never beaten South Africa in a Test series in nearly a century of trying and will rarely have a better chance to break that drought than in two matches against a severely depleted side starting on Sunday.

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Rediff.com27 May 2018

The ICC said it is investigating but also stated that the channel has not cooperated in the matter.

Taking SFJ's Air India threat 'seriously': Canada

Taking SFJ's Air India threat 'seriously': Canada

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The Canadian government and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have confirmed they are investigating a possible terror threat.

BCCI replies to ICC submission

BCCI replies to ICC submission

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

The BCCI sent a reply to arbitrator Justice Albie Sachs rebutting the ICC's contentions on the six-ODI ban slapped on Sourav Ganguly.

Steve Smith voted ICC Cricketer of the Year

Steve Smith voted ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Indian players failed to make a mark as Australians and South Africans swept the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Annual Awards with Steve Smith clinching the coveted trophies of Cricketer of the Year and the Test Cricketer of the Year.

'England will get absolutely destroyed in India'

'England will get absolutely destroyed in India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

'The hardest place to play in the world is India.'

India's Fab 5 set to shine in U19 World Cup

India's Fab 5 set to shine in U19 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Keep an eye on these five players during the tournament.

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Uday Saharan's India won hearts and held out promise of a bright future for the Fab 15.

Pakistan shuffle squad ahead of Asia Cup

Pakistan shuffle squad ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pakistan, co-hosts of the Asia Cup, will take on Nepal in the tournament opener in Multan on Wednesday and will be in high spirits after their whitewash of Afghanistan.

Mithali to lead India in ICC Women's WC qualifiers

Mithali to lead India in ICC Women's WC qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Mithali Raj will lead the 14-member Indian squad in the next month's ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers which brings together 10 sides in their quest to claim the remaining four places in the main event to be held in June next year. The tournament will run from February 7 to 21 at four Colombo venues and the sides finishing in the top four of the Super Six stage will join defending champion Australia, host England, former winner New Zealand and reigning ICC World Twenty20 champion West Indies in the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 from June 26 to July 23.

Sanju Samson leaves Team India squad: Sources

Sanju Samson leaves Team India squad: Sources

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

In the Super Four stage, the Men in Blue will take on Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

Rahane's message to Jaiswal ahead of opening Test

Rahane's message to Jaiswal ahead of opening Test

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

'It's all about, I think, going out in the middle and playing your game, playing with freedom. That is very important. I'm really happy for him.

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The ICC flagship event will return to the country after more than a decade.

ICC record statements of Waqar, Afridi

ICC record statements of Waqar, Afridi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The ICC anti-corruption and security unit has recorded the statements of Pakistan coach Waqar Younis, One-day captain Shahid Afridi and team security manager Colonel Khawaja Najam as part of its evidence building process in the spot-fixing case.

BCCI welcomes ICC's approval to revamped structural plan

BCCI welcomes ICC's approval to revamped structural plan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

The BCCI has welcomed ICC's decision to approve its revamped proposal, which is aimed at bringing improved governance, financial and competition structures, during the Executive Board meeting in Singapore on Saturday.

Warne to be inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Warne to be inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Former Australia spinner Shane Warne will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on July 19 during the tea interval of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's, ICC announced on Thursday.

ICC suspends umpires caught in sting operation

ICC suspends umpires caught in sting operation

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday suspended the six umpires caught in a TV sting, which alleged that they were willing to fix Twenty20 matches, pending the completion of an inquiry against them.

Why is India Inc reluctant to follow sexual harassment norms?

Why is India Inc reluctant to follow sexual harassment norms?

Rediff.com7 May 2015

India Inc needs to tighten norms against sexual harassment at work.

COA asks states not to nominate Srinivasan as BCCI's ICC nominee

COA asks states not to nominate Srinivasan as BCCI's ICC nominee

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Committee of Administrators (COA) on Thursday informed all state units that they will seek the Supreme Court's directive on BCCI's representative at the International Cricket Council meetings and asked the members to keep that in mind before taking any decision at the Special General Meeting on April 9.

Pakistan decide not to boycott ICC awards

Pakistan decide not to boycott ICC awards

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Pakistan will not boycott the International Cricket Council (ICC) awards despite registering a protest over the omission of off-spinner Saeed Ajmal from the shortlist of candidates.

ICC calls for global life ban on Kaneria

ICC calls for global life ban on Kaneria

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

The ICC Board unanimously acknowledged the lifetime ban on Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria by the England and Wales Cricket Board for his role in the English spot-fixing scandal and urged member nations to enforce the verdict to the fullest.

ICC to trial TV umpires on front-foot no-ball calls

ICC to trial TV umpires on front-foot no-ball calls

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The ICC's decided to test the system again after its Cricket Committee recommended to use it in as many limited overs matches as possible.