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Why PCB doesn't want its finances made public

Why PCB doesn't want its finances made public

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board has filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court against the Pakistan Information Commission's directive to disclose its confidential financial records, player contracts, and employee salary details. The PCB argues that such disclosure would harm its commercial interests and contractual negotiations, as it operates in a competitive international environment and does not receive government funding.

4 South Africa players depart; 9 West Indies stars leave for home

4 South Africa players depart; 9 West Indies stars leave for home

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The ICC said the South African contingent had begun departing for home on Wednesday with "four players and five family members having boarded the flight".

Travel chaos ends: Proteas, Windies squads fly home after Gulf airspace crisis

Travel chaos ends: Proteas, Windies squads fly home after Gulf airspace crisis

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The International Cricket Council confirmed that stranded players from the South Africa national cricket team and West Indies cricket team have finally left India after Gulf airspace closures during the West Asia conflict disrupted travel following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2nd T20I: Will India stick with Samson or pick Sooryavanshi?

2nd T20I: Will India stick with Samson or pick Sooryavanshi?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Sanju Samson heads into the second T20I against England with his place under the spotlight, as teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waits in the wings after another underwhelming outing from the India opener.

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Youth & Experience: Meet India's World Cup 15

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Defending champions India have unveiled a well-rounded 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Gujarat woman held for links to global cyber slavery racket

Gujarat woman held for links to global cyber slavery racket

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Gujarat police arrest a woman allegedly involved in trafficking job aspirants to Myanmar and Thailand for cyber slavery. The accused lured people with promises of high-paying jobs and forced them to work for international cyber crime syndicates.

Windies cricketers depart for 'bio-secure' Test tour of England

Windies cricketers depart for 'bio-secure' Test tour of England

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The West Indies cricket team on Monday departed from Antigua for their scheduled three-test tour of England as international cricket is finally set to resume. Two planes collected players from various islands in the West Indies earlier on Monday before they all took a private charter flight for the UK, which will reach Manchester on Tuesday.

Foreign IPL players head home

Foreign IPL players head home

Rediff.com10 May 2025

"We're deeply grateful for the swift coordination and support from the BCCI, local authorities, and the police who made this possible," the RCB statement added.

Akram, Miandad to conduct online sessions for Pakistan cricketers

Akram, Miandad to conduct online sessions for Pakistan cricketers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday said that former greats like Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram will be holding online sessions with current and emerging cricketers in Pakistan to help them remain focused in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown. These sessions have been arranged by the Pakistan national men's cricket team management in collaboration with the International Cricket Operations Department as they are looking at innovative ideas to ensure its elite players and future prospects remain connected with the game.

Lucknow Super Giants get massive boost

Lucknow Super Giants get massive boost

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

His availability will be a massive boost for LSG's bowling department, with Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan and Akash Deep doing most of the heavy lifting.

'Curbs on sporting engagements standard safeguard'

'Curbs on sporting engagements standard safeguard'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Implementation of sports bill in 6 months, regulation of participation standard safeguard: Mandaviya

Shaheen apologises to Afif Hussain for directing throw at him

Shaheen apologises to Afif Hussain for directing throw at him

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has personally apologised to Bangladesh batter Afif Hussain after hitting him with a throw during the second Twenty20 between the two teams in Dhaka.

Australia captain Paine fined for dissent

Australia captain Paine fined for dissent

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Paine admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by David Boon

Mendis hits century as Sri Lanka crush Australia

Mendis hits century as Sri Lanka crush Australia

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

This is Sri Lanka's biggest victory over Australia in ODIs in terms of runs.

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.

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'

Sri Lanka Cricket official arrested; Ranatunga seeks India's help

Sri Lanka Cricket official arrested; Ranatunga seeks India's help

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Sri Lanka Cricket, currently fighting the menace of deep-rooted corruption, was dealt a blow after its Chief Financial Officer was arrested for alleged financial fraud, police said on Monday.

Victory Parade For Rohit & Co In Mumbai

Victory Parade For Rohit & Co In Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'Rohit Sharma's victorious team will take a ride on an open-top bus in a parade from the National Centre for Performing Arts in Nariman Point to the iconic Wankhede stadium at 4 pm on Thursday evening, said a report in The Indian Express newspaper.

Broad fines Broad: Chris penalises son Stuart for using 'inappropriate language'

Broad fines Broad: Chris penalises son Stuart for using 'inappropriate language'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Stuart Broad was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match."

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

From working in a garment factory, selling bread, and driving an autorickshaw, the 24-year-old fast bowler's path to representing domestic giants Mumbai was anything but easy.

Claims of Kohli participating in ball tampering nullified

Claims of Kohli participating in ball tampering nullified

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Allegations of ball tampering levelled against Indian Test captain Virat Kohli by a British tabloid do not hold ground as per the specific clauses in the ICC's Rules and Regulations about playing conditions.

England's bowling crisis deepens as Archer ruled out for season

England's bowling crisis deepens as Archer ruled out for season

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Archer has not played international cricket since March last year due to an elbow injury, and had a second round of surgery on his elbow in December.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

'Cricket is like God for Shardul'

'Cricket is like God for Shardul'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'He knows that cricket has given him an identity without which nobody will care about who Shardul Thakur is.'

PIX: Jaiswal, spinners steer India to strong start

PIX: Jaiswal, spinners steer India to strong start

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

IMAGES from the 1st Test, Day 1 between India and England played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Thursday

I-Day celebrations: Govt wants BCCI to host India vs World XI match

I-Day celebrations: Govt wants BCCI to host India vs World XI match

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The government has sent a proposal to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to organise a cricket match on August 22 between India and the rest of the world as part of celebrations to mark 75 years of India's independence.

Bangladesh rule out neutral venue for England series

Bangladesh rule out neutral venue for England series

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has ruled out a neutral venue for their home series against England should the visiting team cancel their tour of the south Asian country after the July 1 attack at an upmarket Dhaka restaurant that left 20 dead.

'Fantastic Talent' Mr Reliable comes to England's rescue once again

'Fantastic Talent' Mr Reliable comes to England's rescue once again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

As a traditional innings by Joe Root turned it around for England, Jonny Bairstow lauded his 'talented' teammate following Day 1's play.

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner bans to end during Pakistan ODI series

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner bans to end during Pakistan ODI series

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner could be in line for an immediate return to the Australian team when their bans expire midway through the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

Harmanpreet, Smriti, Rodrigues to miss Big Bash League due to national commitments

Harmanpreet, Smriti, Rodrigues to miss Big Bash League due to national commitments

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

WBBL is likely to clash with India's month-long tour of the Caribbean

RCB bring in Hasaranga; Katich steps down as coach

RCB bring in Hasaranga; Katich steps down as coach

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Sri Lankans Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera were included in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the second leg of the IPL in UAE, starting next month.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

PHOTOS: India beat Ireland by 7 wickets in 1st T20I

PHOTOS: India beat Ireland by 7 wickets in 1st T20I

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Images from the ongoing T20 International between Ireland and India in Malahide, Ireland

IPL 2021: What works and what doesn't for CSK

IPL 2021: What works and what doesn't for CSK

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

After last year's low, there is lot to gain for CSK

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

Shoaib to meet wife Sania, son before joining team in England

Shoaib to meet wife Sania, son before joining team in England

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Shoaib Malik has been stuck in Pakistan while his wife, tennis player Sania Mirza, and one-year-old son Izhaan, have been in India due to the ban on international travel due to the pandemic.

Umar Gul fails to impress selectors at the NCA

Umar Gul fails to impress selectors at the NCA

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Pakistan pacer Umar Gul failed to impress the national selectors in his comeback bid.

Ali gets maiden call-up, Sohail recalled for Eng tour

Ali gets maiden call-up, Sohail recalled for Eng tour

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The selectors have also put Bilal Asif, Imran Butt, Musa Khan and Mohammad Nawaz on standby to cover for any player who fails pre-tour COVID-19 Testing scheduled later this month.

'ICC powerless to face India's dominance'

'ICC powerless to face India's dominance'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Former head of International Cricket Council's legal department David Becker accused BCCI president N Srinivasan of working against the interests of the game and using "manipulative tactics" to dominate the ICC.

Buzz: Ish Sodhi returns to Royals as spin consultant

Buzz: Ish Sodhi returns to Royals as spin consultant

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Sodhi has represented Royals in eight IPL matches, taking nine wickets at an economy rate of 6.69.