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'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

International Cricket Council recommended a host of 'back to cricket' guidelines including 14-day pre-match isolation training camps to ensure the teams are free from COVID-19. Former India opener Chopra said it is still pre-mature to prepare a fixed set of guidelines for resumption of cricket as the situation is evolving 'every day'.

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who is in line to take over as Pakistan cricket team's head coach, is yet to make up his mind despite the PCB accepting his remuneration demands.

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

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.

Will cricket make a comeback at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?

Will cricket make a comeback at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Cricket's Twenty20 format is tailor-made for Olympics but the sport's administrators will consider any format which would ensure the game's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, USA Cricket chief Paraag Marathe said.

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

India ended an 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to claim the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time on June 29 last year, in Barbados.

Television money not driving cricket: ICC

Television money not driving cricket: ICC

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

ICC Chief Executive Speed also said the ICC is not taking all the money generated from tours.

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,"

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

Govt. still mum on Indo-Pak cricket: Dalmiya

Govt. still mum on Indo-Pak cricket: Dalmiya

Rediff.com14 Jun 2003

The BCCI chief ruled out the possibility of the issue figuring at the ICC's Executive Committee meeting.

PIX: Check out cricket's new 'normal'

PIX: Check out cricket's new 'normal'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Strict health protocols are in place during the first England-West Indies Test.

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

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shah, the son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, will have his task cut out as the ICC looks to find an acceptable solution to implement the 'Hybrid Model' for the Champions Trophy originally scheduled in Pakistan.

Indian cricket's 'Superfan' Charulata no more

Indian cricket's 'Superfan' Charulata no more

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Charulata Patel, 87, was in the limelight after she was seen cheering for India by blowing a vuvuzela during a World Cup game against Bangladesh last year.

'A strong BCCI based on solid governance foundations is good for cricket'

'A strong BCCI based on solid governance foundations is good for cricket'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

International Cricket Council chairman Shashank Manohar on Wednesday said that he is following the developments in the Board of Control for Cricket in India and that a 'strong BCCI' based on solid governance foundations is good for the game.

'No reason why India couldn't come to Pakistan'

'No reason why India couldn't come to Pakistan'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

PCB chief Ramiz Raja said Pakistan would not accept the Asia Cup being moved out of the country only because India could not tour the country.

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.

ICC dedicating two-and-a-half month IPL window?

ICC dedicating two-and-a-half month IPL window?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Pakistan wants ICC to regulate growth of T20 leagues

Cricket Buzz: ICC refuses to recognise USACA events involving India

Cricket Buzz: ICC refuses to recognise USACA events involving India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The south Asian country has remained largely starved of international cricket since the 2009 attacks on a bus carrying Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore, wounding six players and a British coach and killing eight Pakistanis.

BCCI requests government to clarify stand on India-Pakistan cricket

BCCI requests government to clarify stand on India-Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com28 May 2018

It is understood that the BCCI wants a formal communication before they head to ICC Disputes Resolution Forum where they are set to counter PCB's compensation claim of US$ 70 million for not honouring the MoU signed in 2014.

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.

Why is BCCI grateful to the ICC?

Why is BCCI grateful to the ICC?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The ICC from the next cycle will award the same prize money to men's and women's champions and runners-up teams at its global events.

Best cricketing moment of Sachin Tendulkar's life...

Best cricketing moment of Sachin Tendulkar's life...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the finals of the tournament.

Cricket has no place for Azhar: ICC

Cricket has no place for Azhar: ICC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2004

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.

Australia postpones West Indies T20I series amid COVID-19

Australia postpones West Indies T20I series amid COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Cricket Australia (CA) said on Tuesday it had agreed with the West Indies Cricket Board to postpone the Twenty20 series against the Caribbeans scheduled in October. Australia were to host West Indies in three warmup matches in Queensland ahead of the T20 World Cup, which has been postponed by the International Cricket Council because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sanjana Aap Bahut Sundar Ho

Sanjana Aap Bahut Sundar Ho

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

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

MCC chief Sangakkara wants to bring cricket back to Pakistan

MCC chief Sangakkara wants to bring cricket back to Pakistan

Rediff.com1 May 2020

England and Australia must tour Pakistan to facilitate regular international cricket in the South Asian country, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) president Kumar Sangakkara said. Top teams have shunned Pakistan since the 2009 attack on a bus carrying the Sri Lanka team in Lahore in which six players were injured and eight Pakistanis, including six policemen, were killed.

Virat Kohli, Babar Azam could play together

Virat Kohli, Babar Azam could play together

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Virat Kohli could line up beside Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in the same team next year

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.

Asia Cup: Pakistan to take on Nepal in sweltering Multan

Asia Cup: Pakistan to take on Nepal in sweltering Multan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Pakistan will begin their campaign in the Asia Cup on Wednesday taking on Nepal

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.

ICC to push for cricket's inclusion at 2028 Olympics

ICC to push for cricket's inclusion at 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'We believe cricket would be a great addition to the Olympic Games, but we know it won't be easy to secure our inclusion as there are so many other great sports out there wanting to do the same. But we feel now is the time to put our best foot forward and show what a great partnership cricket and the Olympics are.'

When Sanjana interviewed Bumrah

When Sanjana interviewed Bumrah

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

At first there are giggles, followed by awkward small talk before things get professional.

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.

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.

Eng cricketers could join BLM protest during WI series

Eng cricketers could join BLM protest during WI series

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Earlier this week, former England batsman Michael Carberry said cricket was "rife with racism". ]

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.

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.

Don't isolate us, Afghan cricket board pleads

Don't isolate us, Afghan cricket board pleads

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) chief executive Hamid Shinwari issued a statement on Friday expressing the board's "shock and immense disappointment" at the Australian stance, which he called a "knee-jerk reaction".