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Auto, ancillary sectors to see strong earnings momentum

Auto, ancillary sectors to see strong earnings momentum

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The automobile and auto-ancillary sector is expected to show strong Q3FY26 results, aided by festival-led demand, rationalisation in goods and services tax (GST) rates for select categories of vehicles, easing interest rates, and improving rural sentiment.

ICL announce World series

ICL announce World series

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Three teams -- ICL India, ICL Pakistan and ICL World -- will play the 'ICL 20s World Series 2008', in Hyderabad from April 9 to 15. The tournament will have seven matches, with each team playing against each other twice, followed by the final.

ICL training camp commences

ICL training camp commences

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

The Indian Cricket League on Monday commenced its two-week training camp for its forthcoming season under the guidance of Jock Campbell, High Performance Director, ICL. One of ICL's chief objectives is to stress on anti-doping at the training camp at Jain International School in Bangalore. The camp aims at getting the players match fit for ICL's forthcoming busy season, the ICL said in a statement.

Shane Bond joins ICL

Shane Bond joins ICL

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Senior ICL official Ashish Kaul said the New Zealand fast bowler signed a three-year contract.

BCCI shoots down ICL

BCCI shoots down ICL

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

A top BCCI source revealed that the Working Committee criticised both Kapil Dev and Kiran More, for joining ICL's Executive Board.

ICL World through to final

ICL World through to final

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

The ICL World booked their place in the final of the Indian Cricket League's World Series Twenty20 competition by beating ICL Pakistanis by six wickets in Hyderabad on Monday. The Chris Cairns-led World team will now face ICL India in Tuesday's title clash. Inzamam-ul-Haq won the toss but his team could manage only 113 before being bowled out in 19.4 overs. In reply, ICL World achieved the target without much trouble and finished with 117 for four in 17.2 overs.

Pak board bans ICL players

Pak board bans ICL players

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

Pakistan's cricket authorities have banned players who appeared in the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) from playing in the ongoing domestic season.

ICL asks for ICC recognition

ICL asks for ICC recognition

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

The Indian Cricket League has asked for recognition from the ICC and the matter is under consideration.

ICL announces team lists

ICL announces team lists

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The Indian Cricket League announced the name list of players in each of the six teams and their respective coaches for the upcoming ICL Twenty20 tournament.

ICL unveils teams' uniforms

ICL unveils teams' uniforms

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

Chandigarh Lions, Mumbai Champs, Kolkata Tigers, Delhi Jets, Chennai Superstars and Hyderabad Heroes are the six teams that will take part in the inaugural Twenty20 league tournament.

ICL targetting Bond: report

ICL targetting Bond: report

Rediff.com26 Aug 2007

The Indian Cricket League is offering the pace ace a "staggering" sum to play in the tournament.

Bangladesh in crisis after ICL swoop

Bangladesh in crisis after ICL swoop

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

Bangladesh cricket plunged into crisis and its Test future looked bleak on Tuesday after 13 leading players signed up for the unofficial Indian Cricket League (ICL). Former skipper Habibul Bashar was unveiled in New Delhi to lead ICL's new Dhaka Warriors team in the Twenty20 league. Playing in the ICL attracts an automatic ban from all forms of official cricket.

New Zealand welcomes back ICL players

New Zealand welcomes back ICL players

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have agreed to allow players returning from the 'rebel' Indian Cricket League (ICL) to be selected for their national team with immediate effect.

'Pakistan players may skip IPL, ICL'

'Pakistan players may skip IPL, ICL'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2009

The escalating tension between India and Pakistan in the wake of Mumbai terror strikes will make it impossible for the players in Pakistan to participate in the Indian Cricket League (ICL) or the Indian Premier League (IPL), feels ICL-recruit all-rounder Abdul Razzaq. Razzaq said with the ICL players banned from playing domestic cricket, it is going to be a very frustrating period for them.

Suspended Asif trains with ICL rebels

Suspended Asif trains with ICL rebels

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Suspended from the national team, embattled Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif is keeping himself busy training with the Pakistani 'rebels' of the Indian Cricket League as they prepare for the new season that gets underway next month.

ICL goes Bollywood with Rakhi

ICL goes Bollywood with Rakhi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

Taking the cricketainment factor to the next level, the Indian Cricket League (ICL) recently unveiled the country's first indigenous Indian Cheerleading Squad called 'ICL Zeebras'.

ICL drops case against Yousuf

ICL drops case against Yousuf

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The Indian Cricket League has dropped its case against Mohammad Yousuf after the senior Pakistan batsman, described as a 'turncoat' by the PCB legal adviser, withdrew his counter-charges against the rebel Twenty20 venture.

ICL ups prize money, matches IPL

ICL ups prize money, matches IPL

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

To keep interest levels alive and compete with the star and money power of rival Indian Premier League (IPL), the Subhash Chandra-promoted Indian Cricket League (ICL) today matched the prize money of IPL for its next tournament. ICL will pay a prize money of $3.08 million (Rs 12.33 crore) for 'Edelweiss 20s Challenge', matching the $3 million (Rs 12 crore) offered by IPL. The second edition of the ICL tournament kicks-off on Tuesday at Panchkula, Hyderabad and Gurgaon.

Greg, Jones to do ICL commentary

Greg, Jones to do ICL commentary

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

The Indian Cricket League (ICL) has roped in six former cricketers -- including Tony Greig and Dean Jones -- as commentators for the rebel Twenty20 tournament starting November 30 in Panchkula

Yousuf rejoins ICL; PCB shocked

Yousuf rejoins ICL; PCB shocked

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

Pakistan cricket authorities were left in a state of shock as prolific batsman Mohammad Yousuf left for New Delhi on Monday to play in the Indian Cricket League. The move certainly jeopardises his international career even as he was named in the national squad for series against the West Indies.

Lahore Badshahs leave for ICL

Lahore Badshahs leave for ICL

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

The 16 Pakistani players who have signed up with the Indian Cricket League will play in the second edition of the tournament at Lahore Badshahs.

BCCI said close ICL, then talk: Kapil

BCCI said close ICL, then talk: Kapil

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Indian Cricket League chief Kapil Dev said there was hardly meeting with the BCCI as they were told to shut down the ICL and they only talks would be held.

ICL demands damages from Yousuf

ICL demands damages from Yousuf

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

Indian Cricket League (ICL) on Monday filed a statement of claims before the arbiter, seeking damages of Rs 4 crore from Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Yousuf for alleged breach of contract.

ICL moves Delhi HC against BCCI

ICL moves Delhi HC against BCCI

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

The breakaway group wants the court to restrain the BCCI from "intimidating" its players and interfering in its affairs.

Aamir, Kareena to join ICL?

Aamir, Kareena to join ICL?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

If sources are to be believed, Zee group's Indian Cricket League (ICL) will rope Aamir in to promote their league. Apparently, the company has decided that it is important to have a brand name like Aamir associated with the month-long Twenty-20 league matches, which started on March 9.

Why Gavaskar Jr joined ICL

Why Gavaskar Jr joined ICL

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Rohan Gavaskar said the prospect of playing alongside leading international cricketers lured him into joining the multi-million dollar Indian Cricket League.

Diktat ideas for BCCI to crush ICL

Diktat ideas for BCCI to crush ICL

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

A ten-point list to help the BCCI wipe out the ICL.

I won't play for ICL: Andrew Hall

I won't play for ICL: Andrew Hall

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

A peeved Andrew Hall has vowed not to play for unsanctioned Indian Cricket League (ICL) unless he gets his dues paid. The South African all-rounder is among the several international cricketers, who are still waiting to be fully paid by the ICL.

ICL-bound Pak players to face ICC penalty?

ICL-bound Pak players to face ICC penalty?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

Just disassociating themselves from the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) won't fetch the ICL-bound Pakistani players a berth in the national team as they risk the prospect of facing penalties once again before being cleared for national duty.

BCCI lifts ban on ICL players

BCCI lifts ban on ICL players

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

In a surprise decision, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday agreed to lift ban on players associated with the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) if they severed their links with the Subhash Chandra-owned League. BCCI president Shashank Manohar said the decision was taken after some ICL players and their support staff met the Board members and admitted committing mistake by joining the ICL.

Pakistan likely to induct ICL players

Pakistan likely to induct ICL players

Rediff.com19 Apr 2009

Many of the Pakistani players who had signed for the 'rebel' Indian Cricket League (ICL) are likely to be considered for national selection again after they complete a 'cooling period', according to a senior Pakistan Cricket Board official in Karachi. Following the ICC's decision that home boards would decide whether they should allow their ICL players back into international cricket, the PCB would now let its legal advisors decide on what would be the next line of action.

ICL to be shown live in Pakistan

ICL to be shown live in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2008

The second edition of the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) will have much stronger viewership with Geo Super sports channel airing the matches in Pakistan.

IPL bonanza awaits ex-ICL players

IPL bonanza awaits ex-ICL players

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Players who have severed their links with the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) through the one-time amnesty offer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seem all set to be seen in action in the Indian Premier League's next edition. A formal decision to clear the deck on ex-ICL players' participation in the third edition of the IPL, to be held in 12 venues from March 12 to April 25, is expected to be taken by the BCCI's Working Committee in Mumbai.

ICL India players meet WWE star Khali

ICL India players meet WWE star Khali

Rediff.com10 May 2008

The ICL India players met WWE wrestler Daleep Singh Rana, aka Khali, in Mumbai on Saturday.

ICL mulls legal action over recognition

ICL mulls legal action over recognition

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

The Indian Cricket League (ICL) is considering legal action after failing in the latest bid for recognition because of staunch opposition by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, former India skipper Kapil Dev said on Wednesday. The International Cricket Council was unsuccessful in its bid to end a dispute between the BCCI and the ICL after a meeting held in Johannesburg on Monday proved fruitless.

ICL unveils ninth team, Dhaka Warriors

ICL unveils ninth team, Dhaka Warriors

Rediff.com16 Sep 2008

Indian Cricket League (ICL) on Tuesday unveiled its ninth city-based team, Dhaka Warriors, for its second season starting October 10, a move which would plunge Bangladesh cricket into crisis.

Memorable day for ICL, says More

Memorable day for ICL, says More

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Welcoming the decision by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to allow the cricketers aligned with the 'rebel' Indian Cricket League to play in domestic tournaments, former India wicketkeeper Kiran More on Friday said it is not only a memorable day for the ICL but also "victory of cricket". The decision was taken by the interim committee of the Sri Lanka Cricket, led by former skipper Arjuna Ranatunga.

ICL not meant to confront BCCI: More

ICL not meant to confront BCCI: More

Rediff.com16 May 2007

The former India wicketkeeper and selector said the planned series would contribute to the game's growth in the country.

Damien Martyn stars in ICL World XI win

Damien Martyn stars in ICL World XI win

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

A dazzling unbeaten half century by Damien Martyn (67) and Lou Vincent's 43 helped ICL World XI beat ICL India XI by eight wickets in the ICL 20s World Series, at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium in Hyderabad, on Wednesday night. ICL World XI, replying to India XI's 141 for 5 in 20 overs, hit up 145 runs for the loss of two wickets in 18.3 overs.

PCB bans Yousuf for joining ICL

PCB bans Yousuf for joining ICL

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

The Pakistan Cricket Board banned Mohammad Yousuf after the veteran batsman announced his tie-up with the rebel Indian Cricket League. 'He is now contracted to the ICL and just like the other players who joined the league, our policy is clear he can't play for or in Pakistan,' PCB Director of Cricket Operations Zakir Khan told media persons on Wednesday.