News for 'Managing Director of England Cricket'

'England must stop players from playing in IPL'

'England must stop players from playing in IPL'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

England's Test squad came under criticism after they lost the Ashes series 4-0 against Australia

Next England coach: Langer emerges as top contender

Next England coach: Langer emerges as top contender

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Retired players disgusted at Langer treatment as England job possibly looms

England men's national selector Smith to leave role

England men's national selector Smith to leave role

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

James Taylor, Smith's deputy, has had his job title change from England selector to head scout.

England to tour Pakistan in September for T20Is, Tests

England to tour Pakistan in September for T20Is, Tests

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

England pulled out of their Pakistan tour last year soon after New Zealand had abandoned their tour of the South Asian country over security concerns.

England sack assistant coach Thorpe after Ashes debacle

England sack assistant coach Thorpe after Ashes debacle

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

While England failed miserably on the field under his watch, Thorpe's departure was also expedited after reports emerged that police had to be called in to the team hotel in Hobart after he had lit a cigar inside the premise following a drinking session that lasted till 6 a.m.

Will tweak in dynamics bring Anderson more success?

Will tweak in dynamics bring Anderson more success?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

'Everybody talks about his age but with Jimmy you have to take age out of it. If he keeps taking wickets he keeps playing. If he doesn't, he doesn't, it's that simple.'

How Inzamam managed to secure Arthur with Pakistan team

How Inzamam managed to secure Arthur with Pakistan team

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn, the foreign coaches attached with the Pakistan cricket team, are likely to continue in their respective roles

England star Stokes announces shock ODI retirement

England star Stokes announces shock ODI retirement

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

One of the most exciting players of his era, Ben Stokes has battled a spate of injuries in recent times and took a break from the game last year to focus on his mental well-being.

Strauss in running for Cricket Australia CEO job?

Strauss in running for Cricket Australia CEO job?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Cricket Australia has been in a financial mess since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

MCC changes 'batsman' to 'batter' in Laws of Cricket

MCC changes 'batsman' to 'batter' in Laws of Cricket

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The term 'batsman' has been amended to the gender-neutral term 'batter' in the Laws of Cricket to stress the importance of the women's game, the Marylebone Cricket Club said on Wednesday.

Buttler replaces Morgan as England's white-ball captain

Buttler replaces Morgan as England's white-ball captain

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The 31-year-old, who had been Morgan's deputy since 2015, has played 151 one-day internationals and 88 Twenty20s for England after making his international debut in 2011.

'Gill Can Be A Great Captain'

'Gill Can Be A Great Captain'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'Shubman Gill is a great thinker and player, but man management will be key to his leadership success.'

Stokes backs Root's decision to quit England captaincy

Stokes backs Root's decision to quit England captaincy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Root stepped down last week, saying the job had taken a heavy toll on him recently, after dispiriting tours of Australia and the Caribbean capped a string of poor results.

England reveal Test squad for the tour of Pakistan

England reveal Test squad for the tour of Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Nottinghamshire seam bowler Broad was not considered for selection, with his partner expecting their first child towards the end of November.

Anderson keen to return to test team under Stokes

Anderson keen to return to test team under Stokes

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

England's fast bowler, James Anderson, said he would like to return to the test team under new captain Ben Stokes after being controversially dropped from the squad.

Now, Root follows Stokes in skipping IPL 2024

Now, Root follows Stokes in skipping IPL 2024

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Root played just three matches for Rajasthan Royals in his IPL debut this year, and Rob Key, managing director of England's men's cricket, had said the 32-year-old "needs a break" after the 50-overs World Cup in India.

'Bahut, Bahut Mubarak Ho India Ko'

'Bahut, Bahut Mubarak Ho India Ko'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Cricket lovers across the globe flooded social media to celebrate the Indian cricket team and congratulate the Rohit Sharma-led squad on winning the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, March 9.

England players likely to miss rescheduled IPL 2021

England players likely to miss rescheduled IPL 2021

Rediff.com11 May 2021

England's centrally contracted players are likely to miss the remainder of the Indian Premier League which is likely to be held later in the year, according to the managing director of England and Wales Cricket Board Ashley Giles.

New captain Stokes wants Anderson, Broad back in England team

New captain Stokes wants Anderson, Broad back in England team

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Test captain Ben Stokes said on Tuesday as he looks to wipe the slate clean and start afresh.

England head coach Silverwood steps down after Ashes humiliation

England head coach Silverwood steps down after Ashes humiliation

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Following Chris Silverwood's exit, England are now on the hunt for their third head coach since 2019

Cricket Buzz: Why Vidarbha-ROI Irani Cup game was called off

Cricket Buzz: Why Vidarbha-ROI Irani Cup game was called off

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The decision left everyone wondering if the on-field umpires faltered in calling off the game, but the Vidarbha player, said nothing like that had happened.

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Archer was released by the franchise last week. His name doesn't figure in the list of players who have registered for the IPL auction, set to be held on December 19 in Dubai.

Hales withdrawn from England's World Cup squad

Hales withdrawn from England's World Cup squad

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The Nottinghamshire batsman will not travel to Ireland for a one-off ODI on Friday and has also been removed from England's ODI and Twenty20 squads against Pakistan.

Cricket Buzz: ECB and Downton issue Pietersen apology

Cricket Buzz: ECB and Downton issue Pietersen apology

Rediff.com31 May 2014

The England and Wales Cricket Board and their managing director Paul Downton have apologised to Kevin Pietersen regarding comments he made about the former England captain earlier this month, British media reported on Friday.

England IPL players likely to miss Test series against New Zealand

England IPL players likely to miss Test series against New Zealand

Rediff.com15 May 2021

New Zealand will lock horns with England in a two-match Test series

England to return home on Friday

England to return home on Friday

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

England will fly home on Friday after the militant attacks in Mumbai, England and Wales Cricket Board managing director Hugh Morris said on Thursday.

Stokes to lead new England team to face Pakistan after COVID-19 cases

Stokes to lead new England team to face Pakistan after COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

England selected an entirely new squad for their limited-overs series against Pakistan after three players and four staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

Moeen comes out of Test retirement, added to Ashes squad

Moeen comes out of Test retirement, added to Ashes squad

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Moeen made his Test debut in 2014 and played his last Test against India at the Oval in September 2021. He scored 2,914 runs in 64 Tests at an average of 28.29, and picked up 195 wickets with his off-spin.

Who should be the next England manager?

Who should be the next England manager?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

As England begin the search for their fifth new manager in 10 years following their humiliating exit from Euro 2016, there appear more unemployed former holders of the job than serious contenders to replace Roy Hodgson.

'No differences between Babar and Shaheen'

'No differences between Babar and Shaheen'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf denied any groupings in the dressing room.

PCB strips captain, coach of authority

PCB strips captain, coach of authority

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Pakistan captain Shan Masood and head coach Jason Gillespie will no longer have a say in selection matters after the PCB selectors cut down their powers, according to a source.

Unfit Patel dropped from England ODI squad

Unfit Patel dropped from England ODI squad

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Left-arm spinner Samit Patel has been dropped from England's one-day squad in West Indies because he is not fit enough. The 24-year-old last played for his country in a one-dayer against India in November and has since failed two fitness assessments.

Pietersen's England career over after squad omission

Pietersen's England career over after squad omission

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Kevin Pietersen's England career was ended on Tuesday after he was left out of the squad for this year's World Twenty20 and the limited overs tour of the Caribbean.

Joe Root steps down as England Test captain

Joe Root steps down as England Test captain

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Joe Root has stepped down as England's Test captain, the country's cricket board said on Friday, succumbing to pressure from influential figures within the game following a run of poor results capped by dispiriting tours of Australia and the Caribbean.

How Jaiswal prepared for Aussie bouncers...

How Jaiswal prepared for Aussie bouncers...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal's intense and innovative pre-tour training against short-pitched balls at the Thane Stadium contributed to his unbeaten 90 in Perth

Can a T20 league salvage English cricket?

Can a T20 league salvage English cricket?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Former England paceman Mathew Hoggard urges England cricket to have shift in mindset

ECB grants annual central contracts for Foakes, Livingstone

ECB grants annual central contracts for Foakes, Livingstone

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Last year, England switched to a new system of central contracts which was a departure from the previous separation of red-ball and white-ball deals, introduced by the ECB in 2016.

England's Root not ready to relinquish captaincy

England's Root not ready to relinquish captaincy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'I'm very passionate. I feel I've got the support of the men behind me to take the team forward. That's not changed at all.'

Heads set to roll after England's Caribbean flop show?

Heads set to roll after England's Caribbean flop show?

Rediff.com4 May 2015

England cricket captain Alastair Cook has denied there is any need for a review of the team's failure to win the Test series against West Indies but coach Peter Moores may feel uneasy on the flight back from the Caribbean.

No way back for Pietersen despite Cook sacking

No way back for Pietersen despite Cook sacking

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

England cricket chiefs have moved quickly to make it clear that Alastair Cook's dismissal as one-day captain has not opened the door for a return to international cricket for batsman Kevin Pietersen.