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ICC action on home soil has Pakistan fans buzzing

ICC action on home soil has Pakistan fans buzzing

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The national team, captained for the bulk of those years by Misbah Ul Haq, hosted its 'home' games in the United Arab Emirates and remained relatively successful until fixtures trickled back onto Pakistani soil in 2018.

ICC suffers heavy losses in hosting T20 World Cup

ICC suffers heavy losses in hosting T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday formed a three-member committee to "review the delivery" of the T20 World Cup which was co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies last month.

U-19 Women's T20 WC: Sri Lanka sign off in style!

U-19 Women's T20 WC: Sri Lanka sign off in style!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Earlier in the day, Nigeria ended their campaign with a thrilling six-run victory over Ireland.

Semis slot sealed, England will look to fix batting vs Kiwis

Semis slot sealed, England will look to fix batting vs Kiwis

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Having already secured a place in the semi-finals, England will be hoping to acquire some quality workout time for their batters in their last league match against a beleaguered and rain-tormented New Zealand in the women's World match Cup, in Visakhapatnam, on Sunday.

Guwahati to host maiden Test during India vs SA series

Guwahati to host maiden Test during India vs SA series

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

This will be the maiden Test in Guwahati, which often hosts white-ball matches, and has also been hosting IPL matches for the last two seasons.

ICC introduces women's T20 World Cup

ICC introduces women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday introduced the women's edition of the Twenty20 World Cup alongside its men's version. It will be held in England next year. Eight nations, including India, will participate in it. The other contenders are Australia, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies, who all will also compete in next year's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in Australia, an ICC statement said.

Rohit named ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year captain

Rohit named ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year captain

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Australia opener Travis Head is a player of great class who saves his greatest performances for the biggest occasions. He was at his best throughout the majority of 2023, and when it counted most, he helped Australia win a sixth World Cup in India. He hammered an unbelievable 137 against India in the decider to help Australia lift the trophy.

Kohli is ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year again!

Kohli is ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year again!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu won her maiden women's ODI Cricketer of the Year award, becoming the first female cricketer from the country to win an ICC award.

U-19 Women's World Cup: Vaishnavi's hat-trick powers India to big win!

U-19 Women's World Cup: Vaishnavi's hat-trick powers India to big win!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Debutant left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma (5/5) recorded the best-ever figures in the ICC Under-19 Women's World Cup, including a hat-trick, to lead India to a commanding 10-wicket victory over Malaysia.

What will happen if Pakistan pulls out of Asia Cup?

What will happen if Pakistan pulls out of Asia Cup?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Pakistan's reported threat to pull out from the ongoing Asia Cup after demanding ICC match referee Andy Pycroft's removal won't be particularly easy

Ganguly replaces Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

Ganguly replaces Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Ramiz Raja part of ICC working group formed to review cricket in Afghanistan

ODI Rankings: New high for Jemimah!

ODI Rankings: New high for Jemimah!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Meanwhile, Smriti Mandhana remained in third place while Laura Wolvaardt retained her top spot.

India won't travel to Pakistan for CT 2025: BCCI informs ICC

India won't travel to Pakistan for CT 2025: BCCI informs ICC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

BCCI has intimated the International Cricket Council about India's inability to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy next year.

ICC T20I Rankings: Richa jumps 21 positions

ICC T20I Rankings: Richa jumps 21 positions

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Following a fruitful outing in the recently-concluded Women's T20 World Cup, Richa Ghosh gained massive points in the ICC T20I Rankings.

Didn't allow Lankan spinners to settle: Sciver-Brunt

Didn't allow Lankan spinners to settle: Sciver-Brunt

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt attributed her century and big victory against Sri Lanka in the Women's World Cup match on Saturday to not allowing the rival spinners to settle down on a pitch that was slow and offering quite a bit of turn.

'Don't be desperate...' Jemimah cautions teammates

'Don't be desperate...' Jemimah cautions teammates

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Scary for opponents to know that we did not have a perfect match, but still winning: Rodrigues

In-form Mandhana moves up the charts

In-form Mandhana moves up the charts

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Meanwhile, England fast bowler Lauren Bell moved up two places to reach fourth in the rankings for bowlers after her three-wicket haul in the first T20I against India.

ICC Women's T20I rankings: Radha remains in 2nd, Deepti, Poonam slip to 5th & 6th spots

ICC Women's T20I rankings: Radha remains in 2nd, Deepti, Poonam slip to 5th & 6th spots

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Saturday.

'Face of Operation Sindoor now used as entertainment'

'Face of Operation Sindoor now used as entertainment'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday alluded to private companies promoting patriotism on one side while profiting off the India-Pakistan cricket matches, as the Army's Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Air Force's Wing Commander Vyomika Singh are set to appear on an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC).

3 Indians in first ever all-women match officials' panel for T20 WC

3 Indians in first ever all-women match officials' panel for T20 WC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

In a significant first for world cricket, the International Cricket Council has named an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa.

Odisha student's death: CCTV footage shows a woman seen buying petrol

Odisha student's death: CCTV footage shows a woman seen buying petrol

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Odisha Police are investigating the purchase of petrol by a woman matching the description of a student who died by self-immolation after alleging sexual harassment. CCTV footage is being analyzed, and filling stations have stopped selling petrol in bottles. A UGC fact-finding team is also investigating the incident.

Australia women thrash India; seal ODI series

Australia women thrash India; seal ODI series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Opener Georgia Voll (101) and Ellyse Perry (105) smashed commanding centuries as Australia secured a series-clinching 122-run win over India in the second women's ODI.

Afghan women aim for cricket comeback as refugees

Afghan women aim for cricket comeback as refugees

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

In a letter written to the global governing body, the women cricketers praised the splendid performance of the men's team in the T20 World Cup but rued that they were not getting opportunities to flourish.

Pakistan's Azam is ICC Men's Cricketer of The Year

Pakistan's Azam is ICC Men's Cricketer of The Year

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

A haul of eight hundred and 17 fifties during the calendar year was Babar's best of his career to date.

'Genuine chance': Harmanpreet upbeat ahead of WC

'Genuine chance': Harmanpreet upbeat ahead of WC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'It is a very exciting moment for us and I just want all of us to stay in a very positive frame of mind where we can give our best.'

Historic milestone: India women to play Test at Lord's

Historic milestone: India women to play Test at Lord's

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Lord's, the 'home of cricket', will host its first-ever Women's Test between India and England in 2026, the ECB announced on Thursday.

Shafali, Radha join Sydney Sixers for women's Big Bash

Shafali, Radha join Sydney Sixers for women's Big Bash

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Sydney Sixers on Monday confirmed the signing of Shafali Verma and Radha Yadav for the upcoming Women's Big Bash League (WBBL).

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Azam scooped the honour following a number of thrilling batting displays in Pakistan's multi-format series against Australia.

ICC launches women's T20I rankings: Find out where India stands

ICC launches women's T20I rankings: Find out where India stands

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

India are placed fifth while three-time champions Australia lead the 46-team table as the International Cricket Council (ICC), on Friday, launched global Women's T20I Team Rankings.

Double joy for Bumrah, Mandhana as they bag BCCI top honours

Double joy for Bumrah, Mandhana as they bag BCCI top honours

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

The 28-year-old cricketer's ODI runs came at an average of 57.86 and an impressive strike rate of 95.15.

Women's ICC ODI rankings: Raut breaks into top 20

Women's ICC ODI rankings: Raut breaks into top 20

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Raut jumped eight places to 18th after scores of 62 not out, 77 and 104 not out in her last three matches.

India's cricket jersey gets new sponsor - Apollo Tyres

India's cricket jersey gets new sponsor - Apollo Tyres

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Apollo Tyres has been locked in as the new jersey sponsor for the Indian cricket team following the exit of online game platform Dream11, a senior BCCI official told PTI on Tuesday.

Healy up for India challenge after Pakistan rout

Healy up for India challenge after Pakistan rout

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Ahead of India game, Alyssa Healy derives confidence from Australia's incredible depth

India commence Women's U-19 WC title defence with big win

India commence Women's U-19 WC title defence with big win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Kenika Cassar top-scored for the West Indies with a 29-ball 15 while opener Asabi Callender contributed 12. All the other West Indies batters could score in single digit figures with five of them getting out without opening their account.

World Cup Dream Shattered In Seconds

World Cup Dream Shattered In Seconds

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

West Indies bowler Zaida James' Women's T20 World Cup 2024 debut ended tragically in just one ball.

How S Africa can become Champions Trophy favourites?

How S Africa can become Champions Trophy favourites?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Former South African captain Graeme Smith is confident that his country will end its long wait for an ICC trophy in 2023, with the Champions Trophy and World Test Championship final on the horizon. He believes the team is in a strong position to break their drought and is focused on developing the nation's cricket ecosystem ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

T20 WC: India women rout SL; keep semis hopes alive

T20 WC: India women rout SL; keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Images from the Women's T20 World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka in Dubai on Wednesday.

Who'll take home ICC 'Player of the Month' honours?

Who'll take home ICC 'Player of the Month' honours?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

An asset in India's bowling attack, Axar enjoyed a prolific September to earn his first nomination for Player of the Month.

King Kohli crowned ICC player of the month

King Kohli crowned ICC player of the month

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli was named as the ICC men's player of the month for October following following a series of star performances as India charged their way to the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

England's Harry Brook bagged his second player of the month award after his exploits in New Zealand Test series,