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August 14: 29 years since Sachin's maiden international ton

August 14: 29 years since Sachin's maiden international ton

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Tendulkar scored 119 runs against England in 1990, helping India save the match at Old Trafford.

Explained: Changes Ahead of IPL Auction

Explained: Changes Ahead of IPL Auction

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The Indian Premier League governing council revealed changes ahead of the IPL mega auction, which is likely to be scheduled for November.

Nagpur Pitch: Healy Slams India

Nagpur Pitch: Healy Slams India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'It's really embarrassing, the scuppering of our plans to get some practice sessions on that Nagpur wicket.'

Who is your favourite cricket captain of the decade?

Who is your favourite cricket captain of the decade?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

No sooner than the International Cricket Council asked fans to name their favourite captain of the decade, the name of Indian cricketing great Mahendra Singh Dhoni took social media by storm. The cricket fans went all out to back Dhoni, who has won two World Cups -- the World T20 in 2007 and the 50-overs World Cup in 2011, while also leading India to the Champions Trophy title in 2013 and the World No 1 ranking in Test cricket.

Australia's WTC Final squad revealed: Hazlewood makes the cut

Australia's WTC Final squad revealed: Hazlewood makes the cut

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Hazlewood makes the cut as Australia confirm WTC final squad

Cricket Buzz: England go with winning squad for Windies tour

Cricket Buzz: England go with winning squad for Windies tour

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

England also named their final one-day squad before the World Cup, with fast bowlers Tom Curran and David Willey returning to a unit who defeated Sri Lanka 3-1. Tom replaces brother Sam as Liam Dawson and Olly Stone also miss out.

Rain, Drama, Controversial DRS: Australia's Boxing Day battle vs Pak

Rain, Drama, Controversial DRS: Australia's Boxing Day battle vs Pak

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Australia make solid start to Boxing Day Test in rainy Melbourne

Spirit of cricket reasserting its place: Speed

Spirit of cricket reasserting its place: Speed

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

The introduction of the Code of Conduct for players has seen a fall in the number of on-field offences in the last two years.

India-Pakistan series on cards this year?

India-Pakistan series on cards this year?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Ramiz Raja says he will discuss his proposal to launch a four-nation ODI tournament with Sourav Ganguly

Pakistan cricket doesn't need India to survive, says PCB chief Mani

Pakistan cricket doesn't need India to survive, says PCB chief Mani

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Pakistan Cricket Board has suffered massive revenue losses but it doesn't need India to 'survive' and keep its finances flowing, PCB chairman Ehsan Mani said on Tuesday. Terming the BCCI as 'unreliable', Mani said Pakistan cricket is vibrant and strong enough despite not playing any bilateral series with India for a long time now.

Delhi air not ideal, but we have to play: Bangladesh coach

Delhi air not ideal, but we have to play: Bangladesh coach

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The ICC says it is monitoring the air quality in smog-shrouded New Delhi ahead of the World Cup match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on Monday.

'We'll come out with policy to prevent pre-determined retirement'

'We'll come out with policy to prevent pre-determined retirement'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The trend of players plying their trade in overseas leagues right after their retirement from international cricket or IPL has irked the board.

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'The pitch did not have a great deal of pace and bounce in it for the seamers nor assisted the spinners as the match progressed. In my view this does not represent an even contest between bat and ball.'

How a 'cricket nomad' is coping in war-torn Ukraine

How a 'cricket nomad' is coping in war-torn Ukraine

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

As Russian forces closed in on Kyiv, the chief executive of the Ukraine Cricket Federation (UCF) locked himself in his seventh-floor apartment in the capital.

Gayle first to hit first-ball six in Test cricket

Gayle first to hit first-ball six in Test cricket

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Flamboyant West Indies opener Chris Gayle became the first player to hit a six from the first ball of a Test match when he launched his big-hit against Bangladesh on Tuesday, the International Cricket Council said.

Cricket has no place for Azhar: ICC

Cricket has no place for Azhar: ICC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2004

ICC mourns Willis' death, calls him one of cricket's biggest heroes

ICC mourns Willis' death, calls him one of cricket's biggest heroes

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Willis ended his 90-match Test career with 325 wickets.

Why players are prioritising T20 leagues over Tests...

Why players are prioritising T20 leagues over Tests...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

A crammed international calendar in three formats of the game and the added strain of playing in biosecure bubbles during the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed players like Trent Boult to breaking point.

What cricket's world body must do to make it global sport...

What cricket's world body must do to make it global sport...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Often criticised for not being able to make cricket a global sport, the ICC has pinned its hopes on South Asian migrants in Germany and USA to expand the game's footprint in the untapped markets of Europe and Americas.

'Without diversity cricket is nothing': ICC stands against racism

'Without diversity cricket is nothing': ICC stands against racism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The International Cricket Council said "cricket is nothing without diversity" as racism remained a topic of global debate following the death of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd died last week gasping for breath as a white police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on the handcuffed man's neck, leading to violent protests across America.

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

England cricketers -- both men and women -- will undergo anti-racism training courses this year after a survey revealed that more than one-third of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) players have faced the prejudice in the game.

ICC suspends umpires caught in sting operation

ICC suspends umpires caught in sting operation

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday suspended the six umpires caught in a TV sting, which alleged that they were willing to fix Twenty20 matches, pending the completion of an inquiry against them.

Hope ICC suspending SLC doesn't affect our schedule: Mendis

Hope ICC suspending SLC doesn't affect our schedule: Mendis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

A concerned Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis on Sunday hoped the ICC's suspension of the nation's cricket body will not affect the upcoming fixtures of the national team and the preparations for the men's U19 World Cup in Colombo early next year.

Gabba is docked a point for not meeting ICC guidelines

Gabba is docked a point for not meeting ICC guidelines

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

"There was extra bounce and occasional excessive seam movement. The odd delivery also kept low on the second day, making it very difficult for batters to build partnerships."

ICC to consider Anderson verdict after BCCI protest

ICC to consider Anderson verdict after BCCI protest

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The International Cricket Council will consider a judicial commissioner's verdict clearing England fast bowler James Anderson of a code of conduct breach after the Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) expressed its disappointment with the decision.

Inzamam says not right if IPL held in place of T20 World Cup

Inzamam says not right if IPL held in place of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said that questions will be raised if Indian Premier League is slotted in the window allotted to ICC T20 World Cup in Australia, which in all likelihood will be cancelled in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. The ICC is yet to decide the fate of the T20 World Cup in Australia which is scheduled to take place from October 18 to November 15.

Biscuit trophy fiasco leaves Pakistan Cricket Board 'embarrassed'

Biscuit trophy fiasco leaves Pakistan Cricket Board 'embarrassed'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Social media was flooded with jokes ridiculing the PCB after a biscuit-shaped trophy was unveiled for the T20I series against Australia earlier this month, which Pakistan won 3-0.

'Makes rules fair and equitable for everyone': Khawaja slams ICC

'Makes rules fair and equitable for everyone': Khawaja slams ICC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Usman Khawaja said the black armband he wore in the first Test against Pakistan was for a "personal bereavement".

Tell us: Should Test cricket continue to be a five-day affair?

Tell us: Should Test cricket continue to be a five-day affair?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

MCC chief executive Guy Lavender has said even though there are reasons to consider four-day Tests, retaining five-day Tests make sense "from a cricketing perspective".

ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average' after Pakistan v England Test

ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average' after Pakistan v England Test

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'I found the pitch to be below average as per the ICC guidelines'

Sehwag's solution to empty stands at ICC WC...

Sehwag's solution to empty stands at ICC WC...

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

A massive turnout can be expected at Ahmedabad, however, when India face arch-rivals Pakistan on October 14.

Disney Star mulls legal action against ZEEL for backing out of $1.4 bn deal

Disney Star mulls legal action against ZEEL for backing out of $1.4 bn deal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Disney Star is mulling legal actions against Zee Entertainment for backing out from a $1.4 billion sub-licensing agreement for TV broadcast of international cricket matches in India, according to industry sources. This could brew another legal trouble for Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL), which is already facing an arbitration plea by Sony Group at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, claiming $90 million for breach of conditions of their merger agreement. Disney Star, an Indian subsidiary of media conglomerate The Walt Disney Company, is working on its strategy over the development, said industry sources.

NZ thrash Sri Lanka in second T20 to level series

NZ thrash Sri Lanka in second T20 to level series

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Seifert smashed six sixes in his 43-ball blitz as New Zealand romped home

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The former India all-rounder and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team's name appeared on the BCCI's Draft Electoral Rolls (on the BCCI's website) for the October 18 elections and Annual General Meeting as a representative of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, instead of KSCA secretary Santosh Menon.

Ex-England player Ballance hits century on debut for Zimbabwe

Ex-England player Ballance hits century on debut for Zimbabwe

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Gary Ballance joins Kepler Wessels as the only players to have scored centuries for two countries.

UAE player gets 14-year ban for match-fixing

UAE player gets 14-year ban for match-fixing

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Chhayakar was found guilty by an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal of attempting to influence aspects of the UAE's one-day international series in Zimbabwe in 2019

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Dutch cricket ventures to a new frontier in maiden New Zealand voyage

Khawaja to defy ICC? Gaza support sparks controversy

Khawaja to defy ICC? Gaza support sparks controversy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Cricket Australia expects Khawaja to abide by rules in Gaza support

ICC charges Indian umpire for anti-corruption violation

ICC charges Indian umpire for anti-corruption violation

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The ICC did not specify the incidents related to the breach.

'India, massively important part of world cricket'

'India, massively important part of world cricket'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

New ICC boss Barclay said that the Indian board is an integral part of the cricketing family and a hugely contributing member.