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In Naseem's absence, opportunity for Zaman Khan to prove himself

In Naseem's absence, opportunity for Zaman Khan to prove himself

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Pakistan's bowling coach Morne Morkel hoped that spinners would lift their game against Sri Lanka, a virtual semi-final, on Thursday.

Smith steps down as South Africa's T20 captain

Smith steps down as South Africa's T20 captain

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Graeme Smith will step down as captain of South Africa's One-Day International and Twenty20 teams in order to prolong his career, he said on Wednesday.

'Dhoni still has cricket left in him to represent India for some more years'

'Dhoni still has cricket left in him to represent India for some more years'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has praised the India's limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, stating that he still has a lot of cricket left in him.

Pak poll result: Imran-backed Independents win more seats, PML-N largest party

Pak poll result: Imran-backed Independents win more seats, PML-N largest party

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Among the political parties, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) emerged as the largest party, winning 227 seats, followed by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) with 160 seats.

Percy Sonn to take over as ICC chief

Percy Sonn to take over as ICC chief

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

South African Percy Sonn takes over as International Cricket Council president on July 7 from incumbent Ehsan Mani

Dhoni wants Sachin to celebrate 20 years with ton

Dhoni wants Sachin to celebrate 20 years with ton

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni wants Sachin Tendulkar to celebrate his 20 years in international cricket by scoring a hundred in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Motera.

Can South Africa find right balance for World Cup glory?

Can South Africa find right balance for World Cup glory?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

South Africa look to balance last of their World Cup preparations

India series opener to be England's 1000th Test, ICC congratulates

India series opener to be England's 1000th Test, ICC congratulates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The series-opener against India will be a milestone Test for England as they will be taking the field for their 1000th five-day match, starting Wednesday at Edgbaston.

1st ODI: Windies batters keep things simple in chase

1st ODI: Windies batters keep things simple in chase

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Hetmyer said he was not thinking of the upcoming IPL auction while batting to lead Windies to victory in the 1st ODI in Chennai on Sunday.

Aus coach uncertain about timeframe for Head's return from injury

Aus coach uncertain about timeframe for Head's return from injury

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'There will be an extended period of time out and we're just going to weigh whether that time falls potentially with an option to carry him through the front half of the World Cup.'

Plenty of questions to be answered: Shastri

Plenty of questions to be answered: Shastri

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Seven years after the International Cricket Council (ICC) gave its go ahead, India finally embraced the revamp which is aimed at bringing back the crowds to the Test format.

Zimbabwe could play Test in six months

Zimbabwe could play Test in six months

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Zimbabwe could return to Test cricket in six months, ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed said on Tuesday.

Pakistan board faced bankruptcy before ICC changes

Pakistan board faced bankruptcy before ICC changes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faced bankruptcy and isolation if it did not back the radical changes made by the International Cricket Council (ICC) last week, chairman Najam Sethi said on Monday.

Pakistan wants six-day Tests in winter

Pakistan wants six-day Tests in winter

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

Pakistan would also start experimenting with orange cricket balls in domestic matches to combat the problem of poor light.

Hayden announces retirement

Hayden announces retirement

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Australia batsman Matthew Hayden announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday. The 37-year-old told a Brisbane news conference he was quitting immediately, drawing stumps on a dazzling career that saw him being regarded among the greatest opening batsmen of all time. The 37-year-old had planned to retire after this year's Ashes tour of England but told a Brisbane news conference he knew his time to quit had come.

Taibu confident of winning series

Taibu confident of winning series

Rediff.com31 Dec 2004

The Zimbabwe skipper believes his team will win next month's Test and the one-day series in Bangladesh.

1 thing South Africa captain learnt from India series

1 thing South Africa captain learnt from India series

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

South Africa have not asked for quick pitches to be prepared for their four-Test series against Australia, which starts in Durban on Thursday, after the ploy backfired just over a month ago, captain Faf du Plessis said on Wednesday.

Pawar to hand over ICC reins to Isaac

Pawar to hand over ICC reins to Isaac

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Sharad Pawar's tenure as International Cricket Council (ICC) president will come to an end next week and New Zealand's Alan Isaac will take over from the Indian.

Rajasthan Royals have faith in young Indian pacers

Rajasthan Royals have faith in young Indian pacers

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

The weak link for Royals, over the years, has been their Indian pace attack

'Performance, not money, counts'

'Performance, not money, counts'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan attributed the team's massive reversal in fortunes in the second leg of IPL-14 to his bowlers' aggressive approach.

ICC postpones Zimbabwe Tests

ICC postpones Zimbabwe Tests

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

ICC chief Shashank Manohar defers resignation

ICC chief Shashank Manohar defers resignation

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

According to report, he will continue to serve as ICC Chairman 'to enable a smooth transition'.

Coach McCullum explains what's ailing KKR in IPL 2022

Coach McCullum explains what's ailing KKR in IPL 2022

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders have been found wanting on more than one front in IPL 2022, but head coach Brendon McCullum singled out their struggles in the powerplay in a disappointing campaign.

'Zimbabwe may play Tests in six months'

'Zimbabwe may play Tests in six months'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed said Zimbabwe could return to Test cricket in six months.

Afghanistan to play first Test in India, BCCI ignores Pakistan

Afghanistan to play first Test in India, BCCI ignores Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday rolled out the red carpet for war-ravaged Afghanistan by agreeing to host the country's maiden Test match but chose to cold-shoulder a cricket-starved Pakistan in its latest Future Tours Programme (FTP).

PCB plan to host India next year

PCB plan to host India next year

Rediff.com5 May 2003

PCB chief Tauqir Zia said if India first tours Pakistan, it would review its decision on playing in the Asia Cup.

'Players may stage a coup against ICC'

'Players may stage a coup against ICC'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

FICA warned that the players may stage a revolt against the ICC if it remains 'incompetent' in its handling issues in the sport.

This cricketer has won 2 World Cups for India

This cricketer has won 2 World Cups for India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'Disability is god's gift.' 'Had I not been blind, I don't think I would have got the chance to represent my country.'

Like Ponting, should Sachin quit ODIs? Have your say

Like Ponting, should Sachin quit ODIs? Have your say

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Following Ricky Ponting's decision to retire from ODIs should Sachin Tendulkar also quit the One-day game? Have your say.

Harbhajan eyes Surrey future with optimism

Harbhajan eyes Surrey future with optimism

Rediff.com31 May 2005

The Indian off-spinner will make his Surrey debut in a four-day game against Warwickshire starting on Wednesday.

'We encouraged the lads to play good cricket and have fun'

'We encouraged the lads to play good cricket and have fun'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Interim England coach Paul Farbrace emphasised the fun factor after leading his team to a thrilling 124-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test on Monday.

Kohli, Root bag top honours; Ashwin leading bowler

Kohli, Root bag top honours; Ashwin leading bowler

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Star India batsman Virat Kohli was on Monday named Ceat T20 Player of the Year while former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at a glittering function attended by several past and present players in Mumbai. England batsman Joe Root was named as the Ceat International Cricketer of the Year as well as International Batsman of the Year. India off-spinner R Ashwin won the Ceat International Bowler of the Year award while Rohit Sharma was named as the Indian Cricketer of the Year. Kohli has been in the form of his life in the shortest format recently as he was named as Player-of-the-Tournament in the World T20 held in India earlier this year and won the orange cap for amassing the most runs of 973 in 16 matches in the just-concluded IPL-9.

Sachin Tendulkar first sportsman to be honoured with Bharat Ratna

Sachin Tendulkar first sportsman to be honoured with Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

India cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar was conferred with the Bharat Ratna by President Pranad Mukherjee at a ceremony in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Rohit's fierce reply to Kapil Dev over Kohli

Rohit's fierce reply to Kapil Dev over Kohli

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'If you talk about form then everyone goes through ups and downs'

Sad day for cricket: Tendulkar, Kohli react to Hughes's death

Sad day for cricket: Tendulkar, Kohli react to Hughes's death

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The cricket fraternity from across the globe reacted with shock and sadness at the sad demise of Australian batsman Philip Hughes.

Former Bangladesh captain Mashud retires

Former Bangladesh captain Mashud retires

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Former Bangladesh captain and wicketkeeper Khaled Mashud announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday, after being ignored for next month's home series against New Zealand.

'Someone who hasn't played for the country has no right to comment'

'Someone who hasn't played for the country has no right to comment'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

India's Test captain Virat Kohli is unhappy that some of the former international cricketers have run down the team despite their comprehensive 3-0 win against South Africa in the recently concluded Test series.

PIX: Team India touch down in London ahead of World Cup

PIX: Team India touch down in London ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Team India, on Wednesday, arrived in London to participate in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Cricket World Cup, beginning May 30.

BCCI to get US $405 million from ICC

BCCI to get US $405 million from ICC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Originally, the ICC had agreed to give US$293 million but, after hectic negotiations, its chairman Shashank Manohar agreed to increase it by US$100 million.