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Security concerns force Australia to withdraw from u-19 World Cup

Security concerns force Australia to withdraw from u-19 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Australia have withdrawn from the under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh later this month because of concerns over the 'safety and security' of the squad, Cricket Australia said.

Will BCCI get tax exemption for 2023 World Cup?

Will BCCI get tax exemption for 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

BCCI could lose as much as Rs 955 crore if the government sticks to its decision to levy 21.84 percent tax surcharge on ICC's broadcast revenue from the 2023 ODI World Cup.

South Africa seeks compensation from ICC over Aus no-show

South Africa seeks compensation from ICC over Aus no-show

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

They also said CA's decision devalues the ICC's World Test Championship.

T20 World Cup: India play Australia, New Zealand in warm ups

T20 World Cup: India play Australia, New Zealand in warm ups

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

India will face defending champions Australia and New Zealand in their ICC T20 World Cup warm-up games on October 17 and October 19 respectively.

Cricket will witness lots of changes post COVID-19 pandemic: Tendulkar

Cricket will witness lots of changes post COVID-19 pandemic: Tendulkar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

But with increased focus on social distancing and personal hygiene to contain the spread of the virus, the sport stares at a changing landscape.

Wright, Ganguly defend Dravid

Wright, Ganguly defend Dravid

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

"It was an innocent mistake," India coach John Wright said of the incident.

SKY again in line for top ICC T20 award

SKY again in line for top ICC T20 award

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Suryakumar Yadav was named as one of the four nominees for the ICC Men's T20 Cricketer of the Year 2023.

How to prevent ball-tampering...

How to prevent ball-tampering...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Federation of International Cricketers Association (FICA) chief executive Tony Irish has advocated the use of educational programs to check the menace of ball-tampering in the game.

Cricket Buzz: PCB in talks with CA for two-match ODI series in Pakistan

Cricket Buzz: PCB in talks with CA for two-match ODI series in Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani said that the five-match series is scheduled to be held in UAE sometime in late March and early April and PCB was trying to persuade the Australians to play two games in Pakistan.

Aus to play UAE in one-off T20I as warm-up before Pak series

Aus to play UAE in one-off T20I as warm-up before Pak series

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Australia and Pakistan are currently playing the second match of a two-Test series in the UAE, with Tim Paine's side seeking their first series win in Asia since 2011 after a battling draw in the last match.

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

CA confirms Indian players were racially abused in Sydney

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, said Cricket Australia, which has submitted its report to the International Cricket Council.

ICC overturns ban, clears Rabada to play against Australia

ICC overturns ban, clears Rabada to play against Australia

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Rabada had his punishment for brushing against the shoulder of Australia captain Steven Smith in the second Test in Port Elizabeth reduced from a fine of 50 percent of his match fee and three demerit points, to 25 percent and one demerit point.

Lehmann to resign as Australia coach, claims report

Lehmann to resign as Australia coach, claims report

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The former Test batsman clearly played a part in trying to cover up the cheating by getting word to Bancroft that his use of some tape to try and scuff up one side of the ball had been spotted by the television cameras.

Ashes aspirant Ahmed to join Australia 'A' in England

Ashes aspirant Ahmed to join Australia 'A' in England

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Ashes aspirant Fawad Ahmed is to join Australia 'A' on their tour of England after legislation designed to fast-track immigration applications passed through Australia's parliament on Wednesday.

Ball tampering incidents that rocked cricket

Ball tampering incidents that rocked cricket

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Factbox on major ball-tampering incidents in cricket

PHOTOS: Culture and cricket at WC opening in New Zealand

PHOTOS: Culture and cricket at WC opening in New Zealand

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Children mingled with cricketing greats in "backyard" matches and Maori warriors shared the stage with dancers as the Cricket World Cup opened with a vibrant and quirky ceremony in Christchurch.

Who will win the ICC Women's T20 WC?

Who will win the ICC Women's T20 WC?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Bangladesh will take on Scotland in the tournament opener in an afternoon fixture followed by a clash between Asian teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka later in the day at Sharjah.

Australia run-machine Labuschagne is World No 1 Test batter

Australia run-machine Labuschagne is World No 1 Test batter

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Australia's run-machine Marnus Labuschagne has displaced England captain Joe Root to claim the world's number one Test batter spot following a run of big scores in the ongoing Ashes series.

PCB unhappy with ICC's revenue sharing model

PCB unhappy with ICC's revenue sharing model

Rediff.com16 May 2023

"In principle, India should get more, there is no doubt about that but ... how is this table being developed?" Sethi said.

By looks of it, T20 World Cup will not go ahead: Warner

By looks of it, T20 World Cup will not go ahead: Warner

Rediff.com8 May 2020

All cricketing activity has come to a halt due to the health crisis and there are serious doubts over the future of T20 World Cup. However, the International Cricket Council is yet to take the final call on the T20 showpiece event.

Match officials named for T20 WC Super 8 fixtures

Match officials named for T20 WC Super 8 fixtures

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The English duo of Richard Kettleborough and Richard Illingworth will officiate the titanic Group 1 Super Eight clash between India and Australia in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia on June 24

Heat turned on Boxing Day pitch

Heat turned on Boxing Day pitch

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The Melbourne Cricket Ground is under pressure to produce a pitch that delivers a fairer contest between bat and ball in the Boxing Day Test

Cummins backs Khawaja on dove logo for Gaza crisis

Cummins backs Khawaja on dove logo for Gaza crisis

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

ICC rejected Khawaja's application to have a sticker showing a black dove holding an olive branch on his bat and shoes during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan.

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Butt was suspended for five years for his role in spot-fixing during the Pakistan and England Test match in August, 2010.

Jadeja fined for applying cream on finger

Jadeja fined for applying cream on finger

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Ravindra Jadeja was on Saturday fined 25 per cent of his match fee for applying cream on the swollen index finger of his bowling hand without taking permission from the on-field umpires on Day 1 of the match.

Australia ready to share profits with other boards. Will BCCI agree?

Australia ready to share profits with other boards. Will BCCI agree?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Cricket Australia (CA) is open to parting with its multi-million-dollar television revenue from the high-profile India tours to Australia as part of a collective effort to preserve the financial health of the global game.

World Cup blog: Bat-power rules in modern cricket

World Cup blog: Bat-power rules in modern cricket

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Umpiring equality: Sue Redfern makes history

Umpiring equality: Sue Redfern makes history

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Sue Redfern is poised to make history as the inaugural ICC-appointed female neutral umpire

Amla has sympathy for disgraced Australian trio

Amla has sympathy for disgraced Australian trio

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

South African batsmen Hashim Amla says he has sympathy for the trio of banned Australian cricketers who will have to live with the consequences of their attempt to cheat in the third Test at Newlands.

2015 Cricket World Cup targets families with cut-price tickets

2015 Cricket World Cup targets families with cut-price tickets

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Cricket fans will be able to pick up tickets for the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand for as little as A$5 ($4.66) for children and $20 for adults as organisers bid to get more than 1 million people through the gates.

'Look Out! Here comes the Spider-Pant'

'Look Out! Here comes the Spider-Pant'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'Hits a six, takes a catch... Guiding India to the match.'

BCCI set to launch vaccination drive for cricketers

BCCI set to launch vaccination drive for cricketers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'We are working on having the IPL in India and we are hopeful that we would be able to organise it'

Australia cement No. 1 ranking after Ashes sweep

Australia cement No. 1 ranking after Ashes sweep

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

Ricky Ponting's men have stretched their lead to 21 points over England and their 135 points is the highest rating since a modified format was introduced in 2003.

Women's World Cup make all the right noises

Women's World Cup make all the right noises

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The 2017 Women's World Cup will see a 10 times increase in prize money to $2 million with every ball of the tournament broadcast live, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said.

Rebel league: Clarke, Warner targeted as priority acquisitions?

Rebel league: Clarke, Warner targeted as priority acquisitions?

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Fairfax media on Friday quoted unnamed sources as saying Clarke and Warner would be targeted as "priority acquisitions" on lucrative 10-year deals.

India fined match fee for slow over rate in Sydney

India fined match fee for slow over rate in Sydney

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Virat Kohli's men were found one over short of their target in the stipulated time and were penalised

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The International Cricket Council is taking allegations in a British newspaper about attempts to organise spot-fixing during the third Ashes Test "extremely seriously" but do not think the match has been compromised, global cricket's governing body said on Thursday.

Cricket Buzz: South Africa's Ngidi to miss Pakistan series

Cricket Buzz: South Africa's Ngidi to miss Pakistan series

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi is expected to be sidelined with a knee injury for around 12 weeks, ruling him out of South Africa's home Test series against Pakistan starting next month as he seeks to be regain full fitness for the 2019 World Cup.

'Timed Out' Mathews Seeks Justice!

'Timed Out' Mathews Seeks Justice!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Video evidence shows I still had five more seconds even after the helmet gave away! Can the fourth umpire rectify this please? I mean safety is paramount as I just couldn't face the bowler without a helmet.'

Namibia qualify for men's T20 World Cup 2024

Namibia qualify for men's T20 World Cup 2024

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Namibia on Tuesday qualified for the men's T20 World Cup 2024, courtesy 10 points and a net run rate of +2.643 that assured them a top-two finish on the Africa region qualifiers points table, the International Cricket Council announced.