News for 'ICC World XI'

Powell to lead WI, as Hope, Thomas return for India T20Is

Powell to lead WI, as Hope, Thomas return for India T20Is

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Kyle Mayers has been named vice-captain in the squad announced by the CWI senior men's selection panel.

Rohit positive about Bumrah's fitness but unsure of his return

Rohit positive about Bumrah's fitness but unsure of his return

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Last week the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) provided medical updates on star pacer and released a statement.

Morgan has big praise for his World No 1 batter Malan

Morgan has big praise for his World No 1 batter Malan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

England's batting has been taken care of as it is power-packed from start to end, comprising of Jason Roy, Morgan, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, and Jos Buttler.

Meet the first Singapore cricketer set to play in IPL

Meet the first Singapore cricketer set to play in IPL

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The second phase of IPL 2021 will feature a Singapore cricketer for the first time with Royal Challengers Bangalore bringing in T20 specialist Tim David, who has made a name for himself in the leagues around the world.

IPL: Upbeat Daredevils take on formidable Royal Challengers

IPL: Upbeat Daredevils take on formidable Royal Challengers

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Riding high after an emphatic victory against Kings XI Punjab, a rejuvenated Delhi Daredevils will aim at posing a serious challenge to a formidable Royal Challengers Bangalore when the two teams square off in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter in Bengaluru on Sunday.

1st Test: Gill Or SKY? Pick Your Team

1st Test: Gill Or SKY? Pick Your Team

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the first Test against Australia?

Hussain's advice to India: Read conditions well

Hussain's advice to India: Read conditions well

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India made the blunder of reading the conditions wrong during the last WTC final in 2021 and shouldn't repeat the mistake this time as they eye their maiden ICC title in 10 years.

Stokes or Pandya -- who is the better all-rounder?

Stokes or Pandya -- who is the better all-rounder?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Former Australian spin wizard Brad Hogg believes that England cricketer Ben Stokes is a better all-rounder than Hardik Pandya. Pandya has always drawn comparisons with Stokes as the two all-rounders are explosive with the bat and also capable pace bowlers.

Stokes won't change mind about ODI retirement

Stokes won't change mind about ODI retirement

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Stokes acknowledged that he is nearing the conclusion of his career rather than the beginning, but he stated he still wants to stick around to play in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia at the end of 2025.

Pakistan to sue BCCI for refusing to play bilateral series

Pakistan to sue BCCI for refusing to play bilateral series

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Senior Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official Najam Sethi on Wednesday claimed that they have intimated the Board of Control for Cricket in India on taking legal recourse as the Indian Cricket Board has not honoured the agreement pertaining to bilateral series between the two nations.

Sri Lanka refuse to play in Pakistan following Lahore blast

Sri Lanka refuse to play in Pakistan following Lahore blast

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The Sri Lankan cricket board has turned down an invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board to send its team to Lahore to play two T20 International matches at the start of its home series in October.

Cash-strapped PCB proposes Indo-Pak series

Cash-strapped PCB proposes Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

The cash-strapped Pakistan Cricket Board has requested the ICC's special task force to arrange a series of matches for its national team against India and a World XI at neutral venues to raise much needed funds.

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passes away

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passes away

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak died on Sunday at the age of 49.

SWOT Analysis: Team India buoyed by strong squad, but...

SWOT Analysis: Team India buoyed by strong squad, but...

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

But the Rohit Sharma-led team has it's fair share of problems in terms of picking an ideal playing XI.

'Who says an off-spinner can't perform on a green pitch?'

'Who says an off-spinner can't perform on a green pitch?'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'Lyon has over 400 Test wickets and dismissed India's best batter in this crucial moment.'

Shakib will lead Bangladesh to 2023 World Cup: Mortaza

Shakib will lead Bangladesh to 2023 World Cup: Mortaza

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The Bangladesh Test and T20 captain was handed a two-year suspension by the ICC for failing to report three corrupt approaches.

What makes the Ashwin-Jadeja special

What makes the Ashwin-Jadeja special

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The duo collected 16 wickets in the Delhi Test to add to their 15 in the first Test at Nagpur as India took a 2-0 lead in the four-Test series.

WTC Final: How India's openers kept Kiwis at bay

WTC Final: How India's openers kept Kiwis at bay

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill thwarted New Zealand's plans with a gutsy batting display in tough conditions.

Jury still out on video umpire rulings

Jury still out on video umpire rulings

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

World XI captain Graeme Smith said he supports the use of television replays after the video umpire gave out three Australian batsmen on the opening day of the ICC Super Test.

Will India Pick Ashwin For Final?

Will India Pick Ashwin For Final?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

India could field three spinners against Australia in the final.

Waugh wants more charity games

Waugh wants more charity games

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Steve Waugh called for charity matches to be played every two years to support various causes round the world.

Super Series deadline for Sachin

Super Series deadline for Sachin

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

The ICC has given Sachin Tendulkar a September 21 deadline to prove fitness for the Super Series.

Inzamam set to replace Tendulkar

Inzamam set to replace Tendulkar

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

'I am available to play because it is a big honour to play alongside the world's best,' the Pakistan captain said.

Uthappa says there is room for youngsters in T20 side

Uthappa says there is room for youngsters in T20 side

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Uthappa pointed out Sanju Samson and Rahul Tripathi as players he would like to see be given more opportunities, with the duo among the highest runs in the most recent session of the India Premier League (IPL).

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.

Why Sangakkara can't wait to work with Rajasthan Royals...

Why Sangakkara can't wait to work with Rajasthan Royals...

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Sangakkara will be responsible for overseeing the entire cricketing ecosystem of Royal's franchise including coaching structure, auction plans, and team strategy

Will Mayank be included in playing XI against NZ?

Will Mayank be included in playing XI against NZ?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Agarwal in a tweet shared a picture from India's practice session. He can be seen batting in the nets. "Doing what I love. Loving what I do," Agarwal tweeted.

WTC Final: 'Once in a lifetime moment'

WTC Final: 'Once in a lifetime moment'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur said the WTC final is a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity.

Kedar Jadhav fit to travel with Team India for World Cup

Kedar Jadhav fit to travel with Team India for World Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Team India physio Patrick Farhart submitted Jadhav's fitness report, which cleared him. The fitness test was conducted on Thursday in Mumbai.

Australia's Zampa misses Sri Lanka match with COVID-19

Australia's Zampa misses Sri Lanka match with COVID-19

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Earlier, Ireland's George Dockrell played against Sri Lanka on Sunday in Hobart despite the team identifying him as "potentially positive". Dockrell was forced to travel separately from his teammates, with team medical staff managing his movements and interactions. If Zampa was to be selected, he and Cricket Australia would need to operate under the same guidelines.

1st ODI: Will Dhawan Open With Rohit?

1st ODI: Will Dhawan Open With Rohit?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Who do YOU think should be part of India's playing XI for Tuesday's opening ODI against England?

India hope to not repeat mistakes of last WTC final

India hope to not repeat mistakes of last WTC final

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

India's last ICC title win came a decade ago in the 2013 Champions Trophy, but Rohit said there was no point in dwelling on past disappointments.

Cricket Buzz: ICC probes UAE T20 league

Cricket Buzz: ICC probes UAE T20 league

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

"There is currently an ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) investigation underway in relation to the Ajman All Stars League held recently in Ajman, UAE," ACU general manager Alex Marshall said in a statement.

Afro-Asia Cup evokes nostalgia

Afro-Asia Cup evokes nostalgia

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Did you know? Women's ODI World Cup was first held before men's...

Did you know? Women's ODI World Cup was first held before men's...

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The first Women's Cricket World Cup was held in England in 1973, two years before the first men's world cup in 1975.

Shastri's winning formula: Spinners hold Key in WTC

Shastri's winning formula: Spinners hold Key in WTC

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Shastri wants both Ashwin and Jadeja in Indian playing XI for WTC Final

Kohli named captain of ICC's Test, ODI teams of the year

Kohli named captain of ICC's Test, ODI teams of the year

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

India captain and batting mainstay Virat Kohli was named skipper of the International Cricket Council's Test and ODI teams of the year, following a remarkable run in 2018.

Here's what needs to be done for survival of Test cricket...

Here's what needs to be done for survival of Test cricket...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

As per the International Cricket Council (ICC), the nine top-ranked sides will compete in the championship with each side playing six series on a home-and-away basis against mutually selected opponents in a two-year cycle.

CSA announces men's international fixtures for 2022-23 home season

CSA announces men's international fixtures for 2022-23 home season

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced the men's international fixtures for the 2022-23 home season, with South Africa set to host England, West Indies and the Netherlands.

Did umpiring error help England win World Cup?

Did umpiring error help England win World Cup?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'It is unfair to look at one decision, one ball out of 600-plus on the day and say that was the reason one team won and one team lost.'