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BCCI's reluctance to give up autonomy blocking cricket's Olympics chances?

BCCI's reluctance to give up autonomy blocking cricket's Olympics chances?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

After the MCC Committee meetings this week, the panel of former players requested the BCCI to reconsider its stance.

Afghanistan deserve associate membership: ACC

Afghanistan deserve associate membership: ACC

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to give associate membership to Afghanistan which would elevate the war-torn country to the second tier of membership behind the 10 Test-playing nations.

'New ICC rules put to make cricket safe as possible'

'New ICC rules put to make cricket safe as possible'

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The safety measures announced by ICC include the appointment of chief medical officers, a 14-day pre-match isolation training camp and use of gloves by umpires while handling the ball.

Ashwin 'Mankading' Buttler within Laws of Cricket: MCC

Ashwin 'Mankading' Buttler within Laws of Cricket: MCC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

The Marylebone Cricket Club, custodians of the laws of cricket, on Tuesday, said Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was under no obligation to warn Jos Buttler before 'Mankading' him in the Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.

West Indies to host England in five T20Is, three Tests in 2022

West Indies to host England in five T20Is, three Tests in 2022

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The venues for matches will be announced in April.

Pakistan cricketers told to ditch smartwatches

Pakistan cricketers told to ditch smartwatches

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Match-fixing has become a major concern for the ICC in recent years.

ODI World Cup: Promising pleasant fan experience, Delhi set for major renovation

ODI World Cup: Promising pleasant fan experience, Delhi set for major renovation

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The Arun Jaitley Stadium will be undergoing a major renovation, worth Rs 20 to 25 crore, for the five matches it hosts during the ODI World Cup in October-November.

SHOCKING! Sex bribe scandal rocks Sri Lankan women's cricket

SHOCKING! Sex bribe scandal rocks Sri Lankan women's cricket

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Sri Lanka's sports ministry said on Friday that an investigation had found evidence that members of the national women's cricket team had been forced to perform sexual favours for officials.

India submits 'Letter of Intent' to host 2036 Olympics

India submits 'Letter of Intent' to host 2036 Olympics

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

India face competition from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, who are positioning themselves as strong contenders to host the 2036 Olympics.

Did you know of these changes in cricket rules?

Did you know of these changes in cricket rules?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Two Test series starting on Thursday, Pakistan v Sri Lanka and South Africa v Bangladesh, will mark the introduction of a number of new rules in cricket.

Pakistan will come to India for World Cup only if...

Pakistan will come to India for World Cup only if...

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Pakistan will not play its World Cup matches in India unless the BCCI and ICC give written guarantees India will come to Pakistan to play in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Gambhir calls for 'permanent solution' against racial abuse

Gambhir calls for 'permanent solution' against racial abuse

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Gambhir's remarks came after the touring team was subjected to racial abuse by a few individuals in the stands

Why Ashwin is the ICC Cricketer of the Year

Why Ashwin is the ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Rajneesh Gupta explains the numbers that led to the world's cricket cognoscenti to vote Ravichandran Ashwin as the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016 and the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2016.

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Officials 'disappointed' as major cricket centres miss out on staging ODI World Cup games

Rinku's magic lights up India's evening!

Rinku's magic lights up India's evening!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'What a match, unbelievable. Rinku bhai kabhi na haare! (What a match, unbelievable, Rinku bhai never loses!)'

ICC awards: Siraj, Pant in contention among others

ICC awards: Siraj, Pant in contention among others

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Siraj, Pant, Ashwin, Natarajan and Root are nominated for new ICC player of month awards for January

Should Cheteshwar Pujara play county cricket?

Should Cheteshwar Pujara play county cricket?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

"I would like those who are not playing IPL, especially Pujara, to go and play county cricket in England. He would encounter different types of wickets especially in April and May which will give good experience and exposure," Azhar said.

Flower named Afghanistan team consultant for T20 WC

Flower named Afghanistan team consultant for T20 WC

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The T20 World Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates and Oman from October 17.

'Have never seen you in this jersey appa...'

'Have never seen you in this jersey appa...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday shared a picture of himself donning the T20 World Cup jersey.

We are not cars: Stokes criticises packed schedule

We are not cars: Stokes criticises packed schedule

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

'You can't just fill us up and we'll go out there and be ready to be fuelled up again'

With visas for World Cup in limbo, PCB writes to ICC

With visas for World Cup in limbo, PCB writes to ICC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Subject to visa, the team will now leave for Hyderabad from Lahore in the wee hours of September 27 and reach Hyderabad via Dubai in the night.

'Weaker BCCI means weaker Bangladesh cricket'?

'Weaker BCCI means weaker Bangladesh cricket'?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

"We don't want any member country to get hurt. Especially India as they have always supported us. If India becomes weak, we also become weak."

U-19 Asia Cup: Seven-star Raj helps India beat Nepal to enter semis

U-19 Asia Cup: Seven-star Raj helps India beat Nepal to enter semis

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Limbani, the lanky 18-year-old right-armer from Baroda, who primarily bowls inswingers at mid 120s, didn't let any of the Nepalese batters settle down and pitched it up, getting sufficient movement.

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Shashank Manohar has resigned according to reports.

Will India resume bilateral cricketing ties with Pakistan?

Will India resume bilateral cricketing ties with Pakistan?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq hopes bilateral cricketing ties with India will resume despite the chief of the neighbouring board ruling out the possibility in the near future after the recent attack on an army camp in Kashmir.

Eyeing LA Olympics, ICC could award 2024 T20 World Cup to US

Eyeing LA Olympics, ICC could award 2024 T20 World Cup to US

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The United States is likely to host the T20 World Cup in 2024, which could serve as a launch pad in the International Cricket Council's bid for cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Bangladesh board denies not paying players ICC prize money

Bangladesh board denies not paying players ICC prize money

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

The BCB said it has often given additional incentives to its cricketers, topping up what has been due to them from the ICC prize money.

Can Australia complete WTC-Ashes double?

Can Australia complete WTC-Ashes double?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'That's great for our team and in a way Ashes are bloody hard to win. It's not going to be easy but if we were to win it, that is legacy defining stuff.'

'ICC's structural changes a serious challenge to Sri Lanka Cricket'

'ICC's structural changes a serious challenge to Sri Lanka Cricket'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Sri Lanka Cricket is set to oppose the proposed changes in the International Cricket Council's administrative structure which seeks to place India, Australia and England in a position of power over the rest of the members.

Rohit Sharma feels cricket rules need 'serious look in'

Rohit Sharma feels cricket rules need 'serious look in'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

England were announced as the winner as they had hit more boundaries, 26, as compared to New Zealand's 17 boundaries in the match.

Amid coronavirus, Manohar may continue as ICC chief for 2 extra months

Amid coronavirus, Manohar may continue as ICC chief for 2 extra months

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

ECB chairman Colin Graves, who is supposed to step down from his country's board in November 2020, has emerged as the favourite for the ICC top job. It is learnt that Shashank Manohar has decided against seeking an extension for a third two-year-term.

Australian cricket team 'comfortable' with London security

Australian cricket team 'comfortable' with London security

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The Australian cricket board said it is comfortable with the level of security provided to their Champions Trophy team following Saturday night's attack in London that killed seven people.

England's Buttler fined for verbal volley at Philander

England's Buttler fined for verbal volley at Philander

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Jos Buttler was heard swearing at Vernon Philander through the stump microphone on day five as the South African batted to save the Test for the home side

ICC suspends Pakistan's Yasir for failed dope test

ICC suspends Pakistan's Yasir for failed dope test

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Pakistan rising leg-spinner Yasir Shah on Sunday was handed a provisional suspension by the International Cricket Council after being charged with an anti-doping rule violation.

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Zoysa was provisionally suspended in October 2018 and charged with three offences under the ICC's anti-corruption code

Bangladesh pacer gets 10-month ban for doping

Bangladesh pacer gets 10-month ban for doping

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The 10-month suspension has been backdated to May 28, the day he admitted to the offence, meaning the Bangladesh pacer will be eligible to play from March 28, 2023.

Asia Cup will be held in UAE, says Ganguly

Asia Cup will be held in UAE, says Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Asia Cup, which was scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, has been shifted to the United Arab Emirates, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said on Thursday.

PCB eyeing home series against South Africa, Bangladesh

PCB eyeing home series against South Africa, Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi said he wants India to send their team for the Asian Cricket Council's Emerging Nations Cup to be held in Pakistan next April.

Historic! Female umpires to officiate in Ranji Trophy

Historic! Female umpires to officiate in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Vrinda Rathi, Janani Narayan and Gayathri Venugopalan are set to break new ground and officiate in the Ranji Trophy.

Former India seamer Roger Binny is new BCCI president

Former India seamer Roger Binny is new BCCI president

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Binny succeeds former India captain Sourav Ganguly.