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Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

PCB says it has signed hosting rights agreement of 2025 Champions Trophy with ICC

Can ICC convince BCCI to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy?

Can ICC convince BCCI to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The PCB has now left it up to the ICC to finalise and announce the tournament schedule and also get confirmation from the BCCI whether the Indian team will travel to Pakistan.

Big boost for women's cricket as ICC announces equal prize money

Big boost for women's cricket as ICC announces equal prize money

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

ICC announced equal prize money for men's and women's teams at ICC events while also making changes to the over-rate sanctions in Test cricket.

'PCB, Pakistan cricket structure in need of major overhaul'

'PCB, Pakistan cricket structure in need of major overhaul'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Former president of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Ehsan Mani has said that Pakistan Cricket Board ( PCB) and the country's cricket structure are in "need of a major overhaul" following Pakistan's defeat at the hands of fast-rising Bangladesh.

'Indian cricket doesn't need Olympics to grow'

'Indian cricket doesn't need Olympics to grow'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Athens Olympics silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says instead of clashing with WADA on the 'whereabouts' clause, the ICC and BCCI should formulate a dope testing norm that is better suited to the sport and ensure regular testing to keep the sport free of dope-criminals.

ICC hopes to retain all-format players in busy calendar

ICC hopes to retain all-format players in busy calendar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The International Cricket Council is optimistic of retaining the game's all-format players despite their mounting workload in a busy calendar, chief executive Geoff Allardice said.

'Asif, Butt can return to competitive cricket after Sep 1'

'Asif, Butt can return to competitive cricket after Sep 1'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Pakistani cricketers Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt will be free to return to competitive action on Sept. 2 after serving bans for involvement in match-fixing, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday.

No India, No Champions Trophy? ICC pushes PCB to compromise

No India, No Champions Trophy? ICC pushes PCB to compromise

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The emergency meeting of the International Cricket Council's executive board could not achieve a consensus on the much-awaited Champions Trophy schedule and will reconvene on Saturday after Pakistan once again rejected the 'Hybrid' model of hosting the event.

England gives cricket the boot

England gives cricket the boot

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

Pakistan presenter covering World Cup leaves India amid backlash

Pakistan presenter covering World Cup leaves India amid backlash

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Pakistani presenter Zainab Abbas, part of the ICC digital team covering the ODI World Cup, on Monday left India after facing backlash on social media over her alleged anti-India posts in the past.

Dhoni defies age: To play IPL 2025 as uncapped player

Dhoni defies age: To play IPL 2025 as uncapped player

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Dhoni's fans can now look forward to seeing him captivate the crowd at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

WTC rollercoaster: India's rise, Pakistan's woes continue

WTC rollercoaster: India's rise, Pakistan's woes continue

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

India claimed the top spot in the World Test Championship standings

Cricketers will have to live with COVID-19: Gambhir

Cricketers will have to live with COVID-19: Gambhir

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'I don't think a lot of rules and regulations will be changed, you can probably have an alternate for the usage of saliva -- apart from that I don't think so many changes will happen'

Cricket Buzz: Cairns probed by British police over corruption, fixing

Cricket Buzz: Cairns probed by British police over corruption, fixing

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has reportedly been interviewed by British police in London regarding their investigation into allegations of corruption and match-fixing.

Resumption of Indo-Pak cricket not possible: Pawar

Resumption of Indo-Pak cricket not possible: Pawar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

International Cricket Council president Sharad Pawar has said a resumption of cricket ties between India and Pakistan is on hold for now.

MCC bats for Tests to remain five-day

MCC bats for Tests to remain five-day

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The International Cricket Council is all set to discuss the four-day Test proposal during its cricket committee meeting in March.

'ICL does not satisfy norms of authorised cricket'

'ICL does not satisfy norms of authorised cricket'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

In a statement that could worsen the already-strained relationship between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Indian Cricket League, Lalit Modi said the International Cricket Council cannot grant sanction to the 'rebel' league as it does not satisfy the norms of 'authorised cricket'.

ICC to continue dope-testing in cricket

ICC to continue dope-testing in cricket

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Dope-testing on players will carry on as the International Cricket Council (ICC) continues negotiations with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over the controversial "whereabouts" clause, the ICC said on Wednesday. The ICC implemented the new WADA code on January 1, according to which players are supposed to reveal details of their location for an hour every day for the next three months to an ICC-nominated officer.

Sanjana Aap Bahut Sundar Ho

Sanjana Aap Bahut Sundar Ho

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Her fashion choices is one that's hard to ignore.

Indian ascent augurs well for Test cricket: Lorgat

Indian ascent augurs well for Test cricket: Lorgat

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on hailed India's rise as the number one Test team in the world and said it augurs well for the longer version of the game.

2011 Cricket World Cup subject to WADA code

2011 Cricket World Cup subject to WADA code

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

The World Anti-Doping Agency on Saturday confirmed that the 2011 Cricket World Cup will be subject to the world body's anti-doping code.

MCA to resurrect T20 Mumbai League

MCA to resurrect T20 Mumbai League

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Selection of emerging players for UK Tour

Lodha Committee report has 'destroyed' cricket: Pawar

Lodha Committee report has 'destroyed' cricket: Pawar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The Justice Lodha Panel had recommended a slew of structural reforms in the BCCI, which were approved by the Supreme Court.

Two new-ball rule unfair to finger spinners: Gambhir

Two new-ball rule unfair to finger spinners: Gambhir

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has urged the International Cricket Council to revisit the two new-ball rule in limited-over formats, saying it is "unfair" to finger spinners.

How Imran's ouster has affected Pakistan Cricket

How Imran's ouster has affected Pakistan Cricket

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Since Ramiz took over as PCB chairman last September he has made a lot of changes in the Board

ICC may revamp FTP to protect Test cricket

ICC may revamp FTP to protect Test cricket

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday said it will consider amendments in the Future Tours Programme (FTP) so that Test cricket remains the top form of the game.

Khawaja reprimanded by ICC for wearing black armband

Khawaja reprimanded by ICC for wearing black armband

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Usman Australia's Usman Khawaja was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday for sporting a black armband after the global body's rules prevented him from wearing shoes with messages of support for Gaza in a Test against Pakistan.

Pakistan promises 'maximum security' for Sri Lankan cricketers

Pakistan promises 'maximum security' for Sri Lankan cricketers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Pakistan have assured maximum security to the touring Sri Lankan cricket team after reports of a possible terrorist threat had put the limited over series in jeopardy.

Zimbabwe cricketers withdraw from dispute process

Zimbabwe cricketers withdraw from dispute process

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

The Zimbabwe players in dispute with the Zimbabwe Cricket Union have withdrawn from the process set up to resolve issues between the two parties, the ICC said.

Musharraf wants cricket team to tour Pakistan

Musharraf wants cricket team to tour Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Dec 2002

Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf expressed hope that India will resume its cricketing ties with Pakistan with their scheduled visit in 2003.

Meet India's middle-order dynamo for T20 World Cup

Meet India's middle-order dynamo for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Ravi Shastri expects big-hitting Shivam Dube to set the T20 World Cup alight

Women's T20 World Cup hit by spot-fixing allegation

Women's T20 World Cup hit by spot-fixing allegation

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Bangladesh cricketer reports fixing approach at Women's T20 World Cup

'New ICC resolution will pave way for stability in world cricket'

'New ICC resolution will pave way for stability in world cricket'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan, who is set to take over as the new ICC chairman, said his prime focus during his tenure would be to make all the three formats of the game equally important.

Cricket unlikely in Olympics

Cricket unlikely in Olympics

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Jacques Rogge said he did not see cricket being included in the Olympic Games in the near future.

India vs Pak: PCB files complaint over 'inappropriate conduct' by fans

India vs Pak: PCB files complaint over 'inappropriate conduct' by fans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

A furious Pakistan Cricket Board lodged a complaint with the ICC over delays in visas and 'inappropriate conduct' targetted towards the Pakistan players.

'Yuvraj a hero not just in cricket but outside it too'

'Yuvraj a hero not just in cricket but outside it too'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Yuvraj Singh played pivotal roles in India winning the 2011 World Cup and the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.

India to play Bangladesh in T20 World Cup warm-up match on June 1

India to play Bangladesh in T20 World Cup warm-up match on June 1

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India's only warm-up game ahead of the T20 World Cup is likely to be played against Bangladesh in New York on June 1, the day when Canada will play co-hosts USA in the tournament opener in Dallas.

Taibu upbeat on return to Test cricket

Taibu upbeat on return to Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

"It is motivating as we are playing Test cricket again," said Taibu ahead of the match in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

PCB says Pakistan to pull out of 2023 World Cup if Asia Cup shifts

PCB says Pakistan to pull out of 2023 World Cup if Asia Cup shifts

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

"As such, the PCB has written to the Asian Cricket Council to convene an emergency meeting of its Board as soon as practically possible, on this important and sensitive matter,"

ICC, CWI delegates inspect T20 WC 2024 venues

ICC, CWI delegates inspect T20 WC 2024 venues

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Delegates of International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) have started a second inspection of the venues in the Caribbean and in the USA ahead of next year's T20 World Cup.