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Wade tests positive for COVID, but likely to play against England

Wade tests positive for COVID, but likely to play against England

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Wade opted out of Australia's optional indoor session on Thursday afternoon.

'Modi shouldn't have entered Indian dressing room'

'Modi shouldn't have entered Indian dressing room'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'Would @narendramodi allow his supporters to come and console or congratulate him in his bedroom, dressing room or the toilet?'

West Indies to host England in five T20Is, three Tests in 2022

West Indies to host England in five T20Is, three Tests in 2022

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The venues for matches will be announced in April.

Cricket Buzz: Here's Ponting's favourites for World Cup

Cricket Buzz: Here's Ponting's favourites for World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Ponting shrugged off Australia's injury worries and the idea of there being risk in rushing Smith and Warner into the team.

'Stokes victim of crazy schedule'

'Stokes victim of crazy schedule'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'Stokes is done with one format aged 31, which can't be right, really.'

Preparations continue for T20 World Cup this year: ICC

Preparations continue for T20 World Cup this year: ICC

Rediff.com27 May 2020

A Cricket Australia spokeswoman told Reuters she was unaware of any decision being taken to postpone the World Cup.

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Fans can now register for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 tickets to secure their spot at experiencing the joy of cricket in the one-day format.

Australia will field best team: Mani

Australia will field best team: Mani

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

The ICC president said the member boards were committed to send their best teams for the Champions Trophy

Fitness and form a worry as Australia search elusive T20 WC title

Fitness and form a worry as Australia search elusive T20 WC title

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

'We have all played enough cricket to know what we need to do to best prepare ourselves for these sorts of tournaments.'

ODI World Cup Revised Schedule: India vs Pakistan date changed

ODI World Cup Revised Schedule: India vs Pakistan date changed

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The to and fro continues as the ICC once again announces rescheduled dates for the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.

Rohit takes dig at ICC after 'best pull shot poll' tweet

Rohit takes dig at ICC after 'best pull shot poll' tweet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

India's swashbuckling opener Rohit Sharma took a dig at the ICC on Sunday after his name did not feature in a poll, initiated by the apex body, on who has got the best pull shot in international cricket.

Australia demand ICC answers over DRS after Khawaja's controversial dismissal

Australia demand ICC answers over DRS after Khawaja's controversial dismissal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Cricket's decision review system was further dragged through the mire on Thursday after another controversial decision in the third Ashes Test with the irate Australian board and even Prime Minister Kevin Rudd weighing in.

2023 World Cup: ICC rejects Pakistan's request!

2023 World Cup: ICC rejects Pakistan's request!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board had asked to move its match against Afghanistan from Chennai to Bengaluru and the game against Australia from Bengaluru to Chennai.

Historic! Female umpires to officiate in Ranji Trophy

Historic! Female umpires to officiate in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Vrinda Rathi, Janani Narayan and Gayathri Venugopalan are set to break new ground and officiate in the Ranji Trophy.

Smith, Warner thumbs down for four-day Tests

Smith, Warner thumbs down for four-day Tests

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith and star opener David Warner say they have no desire to play four-day Tests.

Australia captain Smith fined for slow over rate

Australia captain Smith fined for slow over rate

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Australia captain Steve Smith was fined 60 perc ent of his match fee for a slow over rate in his first Test as skipper in a four-wicket victory in the second Test against India in Brisbane.

It's India vs New Zealand, Australia vs England

It's India vs New Zealand, Australia vs England

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

After 45 games in the ICC men's cricket World Cup the group stage is complete, and the final four now know who will play who in the semi-finals. Australia, India, England and New Zealand knew prior to Saturday's final group matches that they would be in the top four and that all that was to be decided was the end of group standings.

With an eye on India, Australia include two spinners for Sydney

With an eye on India, Australia include two spinners for Sydney

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

All-rounder Hilton Cartwright will make his debut for Australia in the dead rubber third Test against Pakistan in Sydney on Tuesday, with left-armer Steve O'Keefe returning to the side as a second spinner alongside Nathan Lyon.

Captain Paine loses cool after unsuccessful Aus review

Captain Paine loses cool after unsuccessful Aus review

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Australia appealed for a catch off Cheteshwar Pujara's inside edge at short leg by Matthew Wade, off the bowling of Nathan Lyon, which was turned down by umpire Wilson following which the hosts opted to take the review.

'Performance in IPL will be important for T20 World Cup selection'

'Performance in IPL will be important for T20 World Cup selection'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Veteran coach Tom Moody on Thursday said the players' performance in highly-competitive leagues like IPL and ILT20 will have an added heft this time because of the impact it can have on the team selection ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Botha suspended from bowling

Botha suspended from bowling

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

His suspension is with immediate effect after independent analysis found that he was bowling with an illegal action during South Africa's third Test against Australia.

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Officials 'disappointed' as major cricket centres miss out on staging ODI World Cup games

'Repeat offenders' Australia face scorn over ball-tampering shame

'Repeat offenders' Australia face scorn over ball-tampering shame

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The intense interest in the incident around the world reflects not only surprise at Steve Smith blithely admitting the conspiracy to cheat but also a perception that the Australian team are serial offenders in bending and breaking the rules.

DRS row: BCCI backs Kohli, wants ICC to step in

DRS row: BCCI backs Kohli, wants ICC to step in

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday came out in strong support of India captain Virat Kohli and requested the International Cricket Council to take note of Australian skipper Steve Smith's 'brain fade' in seeking dressing room's advice for a DRS referral in the second Test.

Ross Taylor eager to play again after virus-linked stoppage

Ross Taylor eager to play again after virus-linked stoppage

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The New Zealand team delayed winter tours to the Netherlands, Scotland, Ireland and West Indies due to the coronavirus outbreak and, like most of his team mates, Ross Taylor has been training indoors to keep up his match fitness.

After Perth, MCG pitch gets 'average rating' from ICC

After Perth, MCG pitch gets 'average rating' from ICC

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

The ICC confirmed the rating on Tuesday, a marked improvement from the three demerit points that they earned after last year's drawn Ashes Test.

Kiwis to tour Zimbabwe

Kiwis to tour Zimbabwe

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

New Zealand's cricketers will proceed with next month's tour despite increasing opposition from their government.

South African fan removed from Newlands after sledging Warner

South African fan removed from Newlands after sledging Warner

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Cricket Australia sent a letter of complaint to their South African counterparts on Friday over what coach Darren Lehmann called 'disgraceful' verbal abuse aimed at his players by the crowd in the third Test at Newlands.

ICC reforms will usher in deal-making era: FICA

ICC reforms will usher in deal-making era: FICA

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

'Self-interest' and 'short-term deal making' will prevail over cricket's long-term health following the recent structural reforms in the International Cricket Council (ICC), the global players' association said on Monday.

Pakistan bans Indian Premier League broadcast

Pakistan bans Indian Premier League broadcast

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The decision comes a month after DSport, the official broadcasters of the Pakistan Premier League (PSL) in India, stopped the coverage of the tournament in protest of the Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel.

Eyeing LA Olympics, ICC could award 2024 T20 World Cup to US

Eyeing LA Olympics, ICC could award 2024 T20 World Cup to US

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The United States is likely to host the T20 World Cup in 2024, which could serve as a launch pad in the International Cricket Council's bid for cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

'Sledge King' Warner wants to calmly lead Australia

'Sledge King' Warner wants to calmly lead Australia

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Australia stand-in skipper David Warner has admitted that he is usually the main 'culprit' whenever there is sledging going on but added that he understands the responsibility that comes with his new role.

Buzz: Sri Lanka to criminalise fixing-related offences

Buzz: Sri Lanka to criminalise fixing-related offences

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The country's Sports Ministry worked closely with the International Cricket Council's (ICC) ACU during the process of drafting the bill.

Will ICC act against India for wearing military caps?

Will ICC act against India for wearing military caps?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Mani said that Pakistan's stance is very clear that cricket must not be used for politics.

How calm and confident Starc bowled Australia to victory

How calm and confident Starc bowled Australia to victory

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Winning while not at their best is a major positive to take for Mitchell Starc, after Australia made it two victories from two by beating West Indies by 15 runs.

Graphite-reinforced bat illegal: ICC

Graphite-reinforced bat illegal: ICC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

The Australian bat manufacturer Kookaburra have agreed to the immediate voluntary withdrawal of those bats.

New rules leave India, Australia players confused

New rules leave India, Australia players confused

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

The new playing condition rules laid down by the International Cricket Council left Indian and Australian cricketers confused after it was applied in the rain-hit first Twenty20 International in Ranchi on Saturday.

Good, bad and ugly: Indian cricket had it all in 2014

Good, bad and ugly: Indian cricket had it all in 2014

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

From Rohit Sharma's record breaking double century in One-Day Internationals, the team's never-ending woes in overseas Tests, to the controversy surrounding Board of Control for Cricket in India's president-in-exile Narayanswami Srinivasan over the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal, Indian cricket had the good, bad and ugly in equal measure in 2014.

Aussies unleash plan to hush roaring Indian crowd

Aussies unleash plan to hush roaring Indian crowd

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Cummins said the best way to overcome a challenge like that was to embrace it.

'There's a problem with the BCCI'

'There's a problem with the BCCI'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Taking an indirect swipe at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for failing to endorse his candidacy for the post of vice-president of the International Cricket Council (ICC), former Australian prime minister Johan Howard has said: "there is a problem with the administration of cricket in some parts of the cricketing world."