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Will ask ICC to break ties with nations supporting terror: BCCI

Will ask ICC to break ties with nations supporting terror: BCCI

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

In a meeting to address the spiralling speculation around the match, the CoA deliberated on the matter but did not take any position for now.

'New rules will make ODIs more interesting'

'New rules will make ODIs more interesting'

Rediff.com21 May 2005

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar also said new coach Greg Chappell will help 'Team India' reach the number one spot.

Australia's Cummins wants artificial substance to shine ball

Australia's Cummins wants artificial substance to shine ball

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Cricketers have long used saliva and sweat to shine one side of the ball, altering the aerodynamics in an attempt to generate movement in the air as it flies towards the batsman.

Degrees of flexion not specific: Gavaskar

Degrees of flexion not specific: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 May 2004

The ICC's Cricket Committee-Playing chairman said there is a certain amount of bending the arm in most bowlers' actions when seen in slow motion.

Berrington to lead Scotland's squad in T20 World Cup

Berrington to lead Scotland's squad in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Richie Berrington will lead Scotland's 14-member squad in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, the Cricket Scotland (CS) announced the squad on Wednesday.

Four-day Test matches 'nonsense', says Patil

Four-day Test matches 'nonsense', says Patil

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Former India batsman Sandeep Patil on Wednesday joined the bandwagon of past and present cricketers to oppose the idea of four-day Tests, saying the five-day game tests the character of an individual. He said it is up to the International Cricket Council to take a call on the proposal but for him there should not be any tinkering on the five-day format.

SLC takes legal action against Sports Minister

SLC takes legal action against Sports Minister

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Sri Lankan Cricket, on Wednesday, slapped a defamation lawsuit against sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe for making "damaging defamatory statements" against it, deepening the administrative crisis in the country.

This could be Ganguly's first major task as BCCI chief

This could be Ganguly's first major task as BCCI chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The new BCCI regime could soon be engaged in a bitter turf battle with the ICC since the world governing body's proposed Futures Tours Programme (FTP) could significantly hit Indian Cricket Board's revenue stream.

2nd Test: Umpires disinfect ball after Sibley accidentally uses saliva

2nd Test: Umpires disinfect ball after Sibley accidentally uses saliva

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Gough pulled out a disinfectant wipe from his pocket and rubbed down the shiny side of the ball prior to handing it back to Bess.

Former PCB chairman Sethi says ready to take over as ICC president

Former PCB chairman Sethi says ready to take over as ICC president

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi has made himself available for the post of International Cricket Council's president, which was on Wednesday left vacant by the sudden resignation of Bangladesh's Mustafa Kamal.

Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman

Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

According to a media release sent by the ICC, Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja will take over as interim chairman till the election process is set in motion.

BCCI AGM set to approve 10-team IPL from 2022

BCCI AGM set to approve 10-team IPL from 2022

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The inclusion of two new franchises in the Indian Premier League, a discussion on the contentious tax exemption demanded by the ICC for global events in India and the formation of various cricket committees will be on top of the agenda when the BCCI holds its 89th AGM, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.

Injured Mujeeb to miss remainder of T20 WC

Injured Mujeeb to miss remainder of T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Afghan batter Zazai named replacement

Major changes unlikely in Pakistan despite T20 WC flop

Major changes unlikely in Pakistan despite T20 WC flop

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Naqvi previously mentioned that a "major surgery" was required in the team after Pakistan's defeat to India

Srinivisan to represent BCCI at ICC meet

Srinivisan to represent BCCI at ICC meet

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Narayanaswami Srinivasan might have been barred from becoming the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India but he is set to represent the Indian Board in the International Cricket Council meeting.

New penalty for slow over-rate in T20 Internationals

New penalty for slow over-rate in T20 Internationals

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Slow over-rates in T20 Internationals will invite stricter penalties with the ICC on Friday announcing that teams which fail to keep up with the schedule will end up with one fielder less outside the 30-yard circle for the remainder of the innings, starting this month.

Rift in Team: Coach Gambhir's Future Hangs in the Balance

Rift in Team: Coach Gambhir's Future Hangs in the Balance

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir's position as India's head coach is under scrutiny following a string of disappointing results and reports of discontent within the team.

Dhoni, Mithali, Jhulan receive MCC life membership

Dhoni, Mithali, Jhulan receive MCC life membership

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The club's cricket committee considers the nomination of players for life membership as recognition to the 'outstanding international careers for some of the greats of the game'.

No Head Coach till SL series; Hardik likely to succeed Rohit

No Head Coach till SL series; Hardik likely to succeed Rohit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'...VVS Laxman is going to Zimbabwe but new coach will join from Sri Lanka series'

T20 World Cup contingency plans top ICC agenda

T20 World Cup contingency plans top ICC agenda

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will on Thursday review contingency plans for this year's men's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia and discuss ways to re-start the sport once the coronavirus pandemic subsides, the governing body said on Monday. The global health crisis, which has forced travel and other restrictions in several countries, has halted professional cricket and jeopardises Twenty20 cricket's flagship event scheduled to begin on October 18 in Geelong.

'What is ICC without BCCI?'

'What is ICC without BCCI?'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

New BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal spoke about his immediate priorities, which include increasing the Board's revenue despite the fact that the BCCI remains the richest body in international cricket.

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'I have always taken pride while donning the Indian jersey during my playing days and it is going to be no different when I take up this new role.'

ICC hails new ODI rules as 'good success, overall'

ICC hails new ODI rules as 'good success, overall'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The new ODI rules may have demoralised bowlers during the recent India-Australia seven-match series, which saw 300-plus scores being comfortably chased down by both teams. However, the ICC hailed the rule change on Tuesday, as "good success, overall".

Pakistan Cricket Board pays compensation to BCCI

Pakistan Cricket Board pays compensation to BCCI

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The Pakistan Cricket Board has paid the BCCI approximately $1.6 million as compensation after losing the case in the ICC's Dispute Resolution Committee, PCB chairman Ehsan Mani claimed.

ICC still planning for T20 World Cup in October

ICC still planning for T20 World Cup in October

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Planning for this year's men's Twenty20 World Cup and next year's women's 50-over World Cup is going ahead even though cricket remains suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, the International Cricket Council said on Thursday. The ICC hosted a Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) meeting with the CEOs of the 12 full members and three associate representatives to discuss the challenges boards will face in the coming months in their respective countries.

'Test cricket is going to fizzle out as a mainstream attraction'

'Test cricket is going to fizzle out as a mainstream attraction'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Former England captain Andrew Strauss has said the skewed distribution of power among the India-led big three in ICC can lead to a situation in future when the "rich will only get richer and the poor poorer".

'Rohit Sharma is India's No.1 cricketer'

'Rohit Sharma is India's No.1 cricketer'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Following the T20I series, the teams will play two Tests, which form a part of the 2021-23 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Mohali will host the first Test from March 4 to 8, while the second Test will be played in Bengaluru from March 12 to 16.

Asia Cup: Pakistan wants to host more matches now?

Asia Cup: Pakistan wants to host more matches now?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

The PCB will try to get more matches of the Asia Cup to be staged in Pakistan when the ACC board meets in Dubai on Sunday.

Gambhir era begins with 'Surya Uday' in T20s

Gambhir era begins with 'Surya Uday' in T20s

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The firebrand Gautam Gambhir announced his arrival as India's head coach by successfully ensuring the ascension of Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20 captain in place of Hardik Pandya

BCCI's reluctance to give up autonomy blocking cricket's Olympics chances?

BCCI's reluctance to give up autonomy blocking cricket's Olympics chances?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

After the MCC Committee meetings this week, the panel of former players requested the BCCI to reconsider its stance.

'In a way India's business houses are running Pakistan cricket'

'In a way India's business houses are running Pakistan cricket'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ramiz Raja says the PCB can 'collapse' if India wants as 90 per cent of the ICC's funding comes from that country, which effectively means that the sport is being run by 'India's business houses'.

How Will Rs 125 Crore be Divided?

How Will Rs 125 Crore be Divided?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The 15-member squad of the Indian team which won the T20 World Cup will take home Rs 5 crore each.

Ajit Agarkar responds to saliva ban

Ajit Agarkar responds to saliva ban

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The ICC's ban will be effective from the first international series between England and West Indies, starting July 8.

PCB boss unhappy: What really happened in Pak vs India tie?

PCB boss unhappy: What really happened in Pak vs India tie?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Zaka Ashraf back in Pakistan, discussing 'incidents' in India with senior board officials

Rahane steers clear of Wasim Jaffer controversy

Rahane steers clear of Wasim Jaffer controversy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Ajinkya Rahane steered clear of the controversy surrounding domestic stalwart and his former Mumbai teammate Wasim Jaffer

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on 'leave' after internal probe

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on 'leave' after internal probe

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

International Cricket Council Chief Executive Manu Sawhney has been sent on 'leave' after his conduct came under the scanner during an internal investigation by audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and may resign before his term ends.

How ICC plans to finish WTC next year amid COVID

How ICC plans to finish WTC next year amid COVID

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Aiming to complete the World Test Championship cycle and host the final in June as per schedule, the ICC is contemplating splitting points for all those WTC bilateral series that had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BCCI backs ICC revamp plan

BCCI backs ICC revamp plan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Set to benefit immensely from the structural overhaul of the ICC, the BCCI today unanimously backed the plan which would cede executive decision-making in world cricket to India, Australia and England.

Tax War: ICC wants BCCI's annual revenue slashed

Tax War: ICC wants BCCI's annual revenue slashed

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

All the details from the meetings of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) held on July 6 and on June 29

Jay Shah to represent BCCI at ICC CEC

Jay Shah to represent BCCI at ICC CEC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

BCCI to seek SC approval to relax tenure reform