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Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Ganguly is one of the 11 members of the world cricket committee, chaired by Mike Brearley of MCC, which announced the new Laws of Cricket, to be incorporated in the ICC Playing Conditions.

PM's Mission Shakti speech didn't violate poll code: EC

PM's Mission Shakti speech didn't violate poll code: EC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'He did not seek vote. He did not describe the missile launch as an achievement of the government. He only hailed the scientists. There was no electioneering involved'

Soper in line to replace Morgan as ECB chairman

Soper in line to replace Morgan as ECB chairman

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Six years after being told he had six months to live Michael Soper is in line to land the top job in English cricket.

Gavaskar, Pataudi to ring bell at Lord's

Gavaskar, Pataudi to ring bell at Lord's

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Before the start of play every day an eminent cricketing personality will ring the bell in the pavilion, which signifies proceedings will commence in five minutes.

England start final run-up to Ashes series

England start final run-up to Ashes series

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Cricket returns to Lord's on Thursday only days after the ground was enveloped in snow to open a season that will show if England can mount a credible challenge to Australia next year. With rain predicted for the rest of the week, the four-day match between MCC and county champions Sussex may be largely spent dodging April showers. No member of the England team that defeated New Zealand 2-1 in March is playing.

England start final run-up to Ashes series

England start final run-up to Ashes series

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The Kiwis return to England this month for a three-Test series, starting at Lord's on May 15, followed by the altogether sterner challenge of a South Africa side who have just completed a crushing innings victory over India.

Chinese firm may build Essar plant

Chinese firm may build Essar plant

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

The proposed steel plant is a joint venture wherein Essar would hold 65 per cent stake, VSC 20 per cent and the rest 15 per cent would be held by Vietnam General Rubber.

Bollywood stars including Hrithik, Shahid set to rock IPL opening night

Bollywood stars including Hrithik, Shahid set to rock IPL opening night

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

The eighth edition of the Indian Premier League is set to open with stage-burning performances by megastars Hrithik Roshan and Shahid Kapoor.

Lord's PA - 40th anniversary

Lord's PA - 40th anniversary

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

The first morning of the India England first Test marked 40 years since the PA was first introduced during the India series in 1967 at Lord's.

Brearley on how to stop players from choosing T20s over Test cricket

Brearley on how to stop players from choosing T20s over Test cricket

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

International cricket needs more context and support from administrators to stop players from choosing lucrative Twenty20 leagues over the traditional Test format, former England captain Mike Brearley has said.

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.

Metro Cash & Carry India expands

Metro Cash & Carry India expands

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

Metro Cash and Carry, a supply chain provider on Wednesday opened its third centre in India and the first in Andhra Pradesh.

Pietersen still dreams of playing for England

Pietersen still dreams of playing for England

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen says he still harbours dreams of turning out for his country despite being controversially axed from the national team.

Never interested in what Lara says, never will be: Holding

Never interested in what Lara says, never will be: Holding

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Legendary fast bowler Michael Holding on Wednesday dismissed Brian Lara's criticism of his conduct during West Indies' 1980 tour of New Zealand, saying he has "never been interested" in the batting great's opinions.

PHOTOS: Rajnath becomes first Defence Minister to fly in Tejas

PHOTOS: Rajnath becomes first Defence Minister to fly in Tejas

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Wearing a G suit, the minister buckled himself in the seat behind the pilot in the aircraft.

Bravo's diving catch image is Wisden Photo of the Year

Bravo's diving catch image is Wisden Photo of the Year

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

An image of West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo taking a full-length diving catch in mid-air has been named the Wisden-MCC 'Cricket Photograph of the Year 2014'.

Congress, BJP move EC against each other

Congress, BJP move EC against each other

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Congress complained against Modi, Shah, Irani; the BJP against Rahul Gandhi.

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Before the MCC came into effect, Modi was busy laying stones, cutting ribbons, and unveiling plaques across the country.

Here's Ponting's solution for slowing over rates...

Here's Ponting's solution for slowing over rates...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Shot clocks and run penalties could be used to speed up over rates in all forms of cricket, according to former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Both Mahinda Rajapaksa and Modi have learnt from their past mistakes. Modi has understood that Rajapaksa is a 'forever politician' that India has to live with, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ashes urn arrives in Australia

Ashes urn arrives in Australia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

The four-inch high artefact was sealed in a protective case and had its own seat in business class as it arrived in Sydney for a three-month tour.

'Team India will need three good days to retain the World Cup'

'Team India will need three good days to retain the World Cup'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Former India captain Rahul Dravid feels that it will require "three good days" to win the coveted World Cup cricket tournament for Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his men.

Sachin-Warne fund-raising act axed

Sachin-Warne fund-raising act axed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

A fund-raising event involving Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar has been cancelled because of internet hoaxers

ICC to review legality of Ponting's bat

ICC to review legality of Ponting's bat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

An ICC statement said that Ponting would be allowed to continue to use the bat till a decision is reached.

Ultras abduct 19 labourers in Orissa

Ultras abduct 19 labourers in Orissa

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

About 40 armed MCC cadres stormed the camps early in the morning and took away at least 23 men with them, Sambalpur Superintendent of Police Susant Kumar Nath said.

Stephen Fleming to replace Tendulkar

Stephen Fleming to replace Tendulkar

Rediff.com27 May 2005

Tendulkar had surgery this week on his left elbow and will not play in the match.

Indian eves set for Lord's debut

Indian eves set for Lord's debut

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

India will take on England at the Lord's cricket ground in an ODI next year

'Pink balls ready for day-night Tests'

'Pink balls ready for day-night Tests'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Pink-coloured cricket balls are ready to be used if the inaugural day-night Test match goes ahead in Australia in November, manufacturer Kookaburra said on Tuesday.

England recall Buttler for first Pakistan Test

England recall Buttler for first Pakistan Test

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Jos Buttler was rewarded for his good showing in the Indian Premier League with a place in England's 12-man squad for the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's, starting May 24.

Kumble lucky to be alive

Kumble lucky to be alive

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Top teams for Murugappa Cup

Top teams for Murugappa Cup

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

It is the country's richest prize money (Grade-A) hockey event with the winner set to get Rs 1.30 lakhs and a glittering gold cup.

Murugappa Gold Cup sans stars

Murugappa Gold Cup sans stars

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

Yet the organisers expect a strong field and good fare in the tournament.

Vaughan doubtful for first Test

Vaughan doubtful for first Test

Rediff.com18 May 2004

The England captain hurt his right knee facing a delivery from a member of the MCC groundstaff in the nets at Lord's.

Why Indian cricket must thank Vasant Raiji

Why Indian cricket must thank Vasant Raiji

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'With his passing comes the end of Indian cricket history.'

Graeme Smith: born to lead

Graeme Smith: born to lead

Rediff.com6 Aug 2003

Graeme Smith's remarkable rise has not surprised those in the know, writes Jon Henderson in London.

Lord's bowled over by first female scorer

Lord's bowled over by first female scorer

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

A woman will keep official score of an international match in England for the first time.

Happy birthday MOM! One year and many more to go for India's orbiter

Happy birthday MOM! One year and many more to go for India's orbiter

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The Mars Orbiter Mission, or MOM, India's first planetary mission to explore Mars, has successfully completed one year around the Red planet on Thursday.

8 Maoists, including 5 Nepalis, arrested in Patna

8 Maoists, including 5 Nepalis, arrested in Patna

Rediff.com27 Feb 2003

They were engaged in getting three seriously injured Nepali Maoists treated in a private nursing home in Patna.