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Kookaburra come up with alternative to polish cricket balls post-COVID-19

Kookaburra come up with alternative to polish cricket balls post-COVID-19

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Responding to the extraordinary situation, Kookaburra started developing a wax applicator, which could be ready in a month's time. Acting on guidelines framed by Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Australia has already restricted the use of saliva and sweat.

Warne cleared of dissent

Warne cleared of dissent

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

The Australian leg spinner was found not guilty of dissent towards an umpire during the third and final Test against the West Indies.

West Indies captain Bravo suspended for Sri Lanka match

West Indies captain Bravo suspended for Sri Lanka match

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo has been suspended for one match after his side was fined for a second minor over-rate offence within 12 months during their tri-series ODI against India at Port of Spain, Trinidad.

Miffed BCCI lodges official complaint against Smith, Handscomb

Miffed BCCI lodges official complaint against Smith, Handscomb

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

It has been learnt that BCCI has emailed the documents along with video footage of the incident to the ICC, pressing Level 2 charges under the global body's Code of Conduct.

Avoid cash transactions: ECB combats corruption

Avoid cash transactions: ECB combats corruption

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

The report said the use of debit cards would allow the ICC Anti-Corruption sleuths to keep trackof all financial transactions during the tournament by players, team and match officials.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

Hardik Pandya reprimanded for celebrating excessively

Hardik Pandya reprimanded for celebrating excessively

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was reprimanded by the ICC for celebrating aggressively after taking a wicket during the first Twenty20 International against Australia in Adelaide, on Tuesday.

Windies captain Pollard slams bowlers after loss

Windies captain Pollard slams bowlers after loss

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

West Indies captain Kieron Pollard lauded his batsmen for putting up a good show but came down hard on the bowlers for failing to defend 200-plus score against India in the first T20 International.

Kohli shouts expletives at match ref after RCB loss

Kohli shouts expletives at match ref after RCB loss

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Replays showed the Sri Lanka fast bowler had clearly overstepped the crease for a no-ball, meaning a free hit for Bangalore.

Saheba, Tarapore to officiate in 2011 World Cup

Saheba, Tarapore to officiate in 2011 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Indian umpires Amiesh Saheba and Shavir Tarapore were on Sunday named among the umpires who would officiate in the upcoming cricket World Cup scheduled to begin in Dhaka on February 19.

Sri Lanka's Chandimal charged with ball-tampering

Sri Lanka's Chandimal charged with ball-tampering

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The same charge was levelled against Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft who was caught on camera rubbing a piece of sandpaper on the ball against South Africa in March.

Paine joins India huddle, Langer calls him class act after racism mars Sydney Test

Paine joins India huddle, Langer calls him class act after racism mars Sydney Test

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Play was halted for a few minutes after India pacer Mohammed Siraj complained of racial abuse from a section of the crowd

Bangladeshi bowler reported for suspect action

Bangladeshi bowler reported for suspect action

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

Razzaq, a left arm orthodox spinner, can continue to play international cricket while working with specialist advisors.

Kohli's decision to walk leaves Twitter abuzz

Kohli's decision to walk leaves Twitter abuzz

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Pakistani players made a prolonged appeal but umpire Marais Erasmus was not convinced.

Did Perera consult dressing room before taking DRS?

Did Perera consult dressing room before taking DRS?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Sri Lanka batsman Dilruwan Perera was caught on camera looking at the dressing room before he asked for a review to overturn an leg before wicket decision by onfield umpire Nigel Llong, on Day 4 of the first Test against India in Kolkata.

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

John Edrich scored a triple Test hundred and over 100 first class hundreds in a magnificent career.

'South African curators were too kind to India in the recent Test series'

'South African curators were too kind to India in the recent Test series'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

England legend and commentator Geoffrey Boycott has slammed South African curators for being 'too kind' to India in the recent Test series, saying that had be been the captain of the African side, he would have 'strangled' the groundsmen.

We were warned over deliberate no-balls: Hair

We were warned over deliberate no-balls: Hair

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Former Test umpire Darrell Hair is not surprised by the recent match-fixing scandal as he claimed that ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) had issued a warning a decade ago mentioning the possibilities of Pakistan bowling deliberate no-balls in matches.

Error of judgement on Dasun's part: Gurusinha on ball tampering

Error of judgement on Dasun's part: Gurusinha on ball tampering

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Shanaka was seen trying to pick the seam of the ball in the 50th over of India's first innings, for which he was docked 75 per cent of his match fees by ICC Match Referee David Boon.

No discussion on DRS, 5-run penalty if ball is changed

No discussion on DRS, 5-run penalty if ball is changed

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

The BCCI again had its way as there was no specific discussions during ICC Cricket Committee Meeting on uniform implementation of DRS but recent ball change controversy during Champions Trophy in England prompted the parent body to take some strong measures.

Shastri claims vindication of India's DRS stance following Ashes howlers

Shastri claims vindication of India's DRS stance following Ashes howlers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Former Indian captain Ravi Shastri has insisted that widespread criticism has vindicated India's blunt and uncompromising position on the Decision Review System (DRS), saying that the 'shit' has hit the roof in a massive series, referring to the Ashes.

Chappell's extreme suggestion to decide LBWs

Chappell's extreme suggestion to decide LBWs

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'The current law encourages "pad play" to balls pitching outside leg while this change would force them to use their bat. The change would reward bowlers who attack the stumps and decrease the need for negative wide deliveries to a packed off-side field'

Shakib quits MCC world cricket committee following anti-corruption suspension

Shakib quits MCC world cricket committee following anti-corruption suspension

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shakib accepted charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and therefore does not have the right to appeal against the punishment, which could have been a maximum of five years.

Dickie Bird not in favour of DRS

Dickie Bird not in favour of DRS

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

The Decision Referral System will belittle the authority of the on-field match officials and International Cricket Council (ICC) has committed a serious mistake by introducing it, said former umpire Dickie Bird.

BCCI open to DRS only if it's close to perfection: Thakur

BCCI open to DRS only if it's close to perfection: Thakur

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Anurag Thakur on Monday indicated that the Board is open to implementing the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) provided the technology reaches close to the level of perfection.

Queen's Park Oval outfield rated poor by the match referee

Queen's Park Oval outfield rated poor by the match referee

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The outfield of the Queen's Park Oval, the venue for the fourth Test between India and the West Indies, has been rated "poor" by the Match Referee as only 22 overs could be bowled on the opening day while unplayable conditions prevented play on four consecutive days. The match ended in a draw, denying India chance to defend their top rank in the Test table.

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.

Sri Lanka play under protest after being accused of ball tampering

Sri Lanka play under protest after being accused of ball tampering

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Sri Lanka's players refused to take the field on the third day of the match in St Lucia on Saturday, delaying the resumption of play for almost two hours, after umpires Aleem Dar and Ian Gould had changed the ball and awarded West Indies five penalty runs.

Ramdin charged with conduct contrary to spirit of the game

Ramdin charged with conduct contrary to spirit of the game

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday charged West Indies' Denesh Ramdin for conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game during a Champions Trophy match against Pakistan but the wicket-keeper batsman has pleaded not guilty and faces a hearing on Monday.

Misbah supports mandatory use of DRS

Misbah supports mandatory use of DRS

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has backed the ICC's decision to enforce the Decision Review System in Tests and ODIs, saying the innovation reduces pressure on on-field umpires.

BCCI opposed to Hair's appointment

BCCI opposed to Hair's appointment

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Champions Trophy: Did England indulge in ball tampering?

Champions Trophy: Did England indulge in ball tampering?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Former captain Bob Willis made a sensational claim that England players indulged in ball tampering which led to umpires changing the ball during the group league match of the ICC Champions Trophy against Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan fined for showing dissent

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan fined for showing dissent

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was fined 75 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's loss in the second One-day International against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo.

Rabada sorry for letting team down

Rabada sorry for letting team down

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Rabada was handed a one-match ban by the International Cricket Council

Jeff Crowe match referee for India-SA ODIs

Jeff Crowe match referee for India-SA ODIs

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

Daryl Harper and an Indian umpire will officiate on-field during the five-match series, from November 16-28.

Three cricketers reprimanded for Level 1 breaches

Three cricketers reprimanded for Level 1 breaches

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Three cricketers have been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during their teams' quarter-finals in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2012 in Townsville on Monday.

One thing that still haunts Saeed Ajmal

One thing that still haunts Saeed Ajmal

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Saeed Ajmal still can't 'understand' how Sachin Tendulkar was adjudged not out when he was rapped on the pad by him during the 2011 World Cup semi-final.

New BCCI regime says no change in stance on DRS

New BCCI regime says no change in stance on DRS

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Newly-elected BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur says there could be a rethink only if there's a change in technology.

Referrals system looks certain to stay

Referrals system looks certain to stay

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Excluding match officials from replays of controversial decisions freely available to the casual television viewer is unlikely to be endorsed by the ICC's cricket committee in Dubai in May.

Saliva ban may upset balance between bat and ball: Taylor

Saliva ban may upset balance between bat and ball: Taylor

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor on Sunday warned that ban on the usage of saliva in cricket, in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, runs the risk of upsetting balance between bat and ball in Test matches. The International Cricket Council has banned the use of saliva on ball as an interim health safety measure to combat the spread of coronavirus -- a move that has raised concerns about the game becoming even more batsmen friendly.