News for 'New South Wales Cricket'

Hussain confirmed as England Test captain

Hussain confirmed as England Test captain

Rediff.com18 Apr 2003

He will lead for the home series against Zimbabwe and South Africa.

ECB requests Modi to rework CL T20 schedule

ECB requests Modi to rework CL T20 schedule

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has asked the organisers of Champions League Twenty20 to rework the event's schedule as a clash of dates with the domestic season in London could prevent the counties from playing in the cash-awash tournament.

Warner regrets rushed comeback from groin injury

Warner regrets rushed comeback from groin injury

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Warner managed only 67 runs while still hampered by the injury and Australia lost the series 2-1.

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

Will be back in action from next week: Warner

Will be back in action from next week: Warner

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Dynamic Australian opener David Warner reckons he will have to face "at least six to nine months" of rehab for his groin injury but will be back in action for New South Wales next week.

Delhi Capitals look to corner under-pressure Rahul's LSG

Delhi Capitals look to corner under-pressure Rahul's LSG

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Neither DC nor LSG look like outfits that give you the vibe of a champion side

Cricket Buzz: Aus recall White as Lynn replacement for England ODIs

Cricket Buzz: Aus recall White as Lynn replacement for England ODIs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

A calf injury to explosive batsman Lynn opened an unlikely door for 34-year-old White, who played the last of his 88 ODIs in 2015 and has since been critical of a pro-youth policy he felt did not reward the performance of senior players.

Cricket World Cup has major potential to change the world: US

Cricket World Cup has major potential to change the world: US

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo described the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2019 as one of the most important global events.

Former groundstaff Lyon set to join legends in 100 club

Former groundstaff Lyon set to join legends in 100 club

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Spinner Nathan Lyon will be pinching himself when he dons the baggy green cap of Australia and joins the 100-Test club for the fourth and final match against India at the Gabba on Friday.

Bradman's 452 bat to go under the hammer

Bradman's 452 bat to go under the hammer

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The cricket bat Australia's Don Bradman used to make his highest first-class score is up for sale. The bat with which Bradman scored 452 not out for New South Wales against Queensland in 1930 will be auctioned in Melbourne next week.

Team India's training camp could be held 'end of June'

Team India's training camp could be held 'end of June'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India believes that it will be able to 'pull something off' towards the end of June as the body discusses resumption of training for the top Indian cricketers.

England flying to Zimbabwe

England flying to Zimbabwe

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

England's five-match cricket tour of Zimbabwe will go ahead after a ban on 13 British journalists was rescinded.

Gough retires from Tests

Gough retires from Tests

Rediff.com5 Aug 2003

"It has become apparent to me that my knee will not allow me to play Test match cricket," said the England fast bowler.

NSW approach Afridi for Sheffield Shield

NSW approach Afridi for Sheffield Shield

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi who guided Pakistan to glory in the Twenty20 World Cup in England may soon receive an offer to play in Sheffield Shield for the Australian domestic side New South Wales.

Off-form Amla makes South Africa World Cup squad

Off-form Amla makes South Africa World Cup squad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

South Africa have included off-form opening batsman Hashim Amla in their squad for the Cricket World Cup in England and Wales starting next month, but there is no place for all-rounder Chris Morris.

Steve Waugh's son Austin scores brilliant ton to help team claim U-17 national title

Steve Waugh's son Austin scores brilliant ton to help team claim U-17 national title

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh's son Austin is following in his father's footsteps. Playing in the Under 17 National Championships, Austin scored a brilliant century to help his team New South Wales Metro seal a massive victory over Queensland in the final. Austin smashed 122 runs from 136 balls, which included four fours and four sixes respectively, to help NSW Metro reach 6-274 from their 50 overs.

Vaughan handed England central contract

Vaughan handed England central contract

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Former captain Michael Vaughan, who stood down during this year's series defeat by South Africa, is among 12 players given central contracts, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.

World Record! Mumbai rout Uttarakhand by 725 runs

World Record! Mumbai rout Uttarakhand by 725 runs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Domestic giants Mumbai on Thursday broke the world record for highest margin of victory in the history of first-class cricket as they crushed minnows Uttarakhand by a staggering 725 runs on the fourth day of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

The ICC Cricket Committee recently recommended a ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball but allowed sweat as an interim measure to counter the coronavirus threat.

KP not a team-man, says ex-ECB boss

KP not a team-man, says ex-ECB boss

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Former England and Wales Cricket Board ( ECB) boss Lord MacLaurin has endorsed the move not to include Kevin Pietersen in the national squad, saying he was never a ' team-man '.

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

John Edrich scored a triple Test hundred and over 100 first class hundreds in a magnificent career.

Why Test cricket is running out of time...

Why Test cricket is running out of time...

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Just 54 people turned up on the first day of an England-Pakistan Test a few weeks ago.

Caddick to undergo back surgery

Caddick to undergo back surgery

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

The 34-year-old will miss tours to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka but hopes to be available for England's tour to West Indies in February next year.

England's Woakes flies back home without playing a match!

England's Woakes flies back home without playing a match!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that Woakes has returned home as per pre-arranged plan.

Twenty20 Champions League launched

Twenty20 Champions League launched

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

A Twenty20 Champions League involving eight teams playing 15 matches will be staged this year either in India or the Middle East, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Saturday.

Kaneria admits role in Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case

Kaneria admits role in Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Pakistan's Danish Kaneria has finally admitted his role in a fixing scandal that led to the imprisonment of former Essex team-mate Mervyn Westfield after six years of denials, Britain's Daily Mail reported.

'Pietersen first offered to quit in India'

'Pietersen first offered to quit in India'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Kevin Pietersen had first offered his resignation as captain after last month's drawn second Test against India in Mohali but he was advised to sleep over it before taking a final call, disclosed England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) vice-chairman Dennis Amiss. Amiss said Pietersen is a "marvellous, exciting" player whose future commitment is strongly welcomed.

England keen to host India for women's tri-series

England keen to host India for women's tri-series

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is currently in talks with India and South Africa to host a women's tri-series later this year. The Indian women's team were scheduled to play a bilateral series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is against England which was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mascarenhas receives Twenty20 call

Mascarenhas receives Twenty20 call

Rediff.com9 Sep 2007

Dimitri Mascarenhas was drafted into England's Twenty20 World Cup squad in place of injured Ryan Sidebottom.

Sussex youngster Wright called up by England

Sussex youngster Wright called up by England

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

Wright was called up for Wednesday's sixth match at The Oval and Saturday's finale at Lord's because of injuries to Ravi Bopara, Andrew Flintoff and Chris Tremlett, the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement on Monday.

Will Ganguly replace Manohar as ICC chairman?

Will Ganguly replace Manohar as ICC chairman?

Rediff.com27 May 2020

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Shashank Manohar is to step down when his term ends this year, the governing body said on Wednesday. The ICC is set to discuss the process to elect its new chief at its board meeting on Thursday with media reports saying that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief Colin Graves is favourite to fill the post.

McGrath: How the story unfolded

McGrath: How the story unfolded

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

A factfile on Australian bowler Glenn McGrath, who is set to retire from cricket after the 2007 World Cup in West Indies.

ECB extend Donald's coaching job

ECB extend Donald's coaching job

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Allan Donald will stay on as a consultant to England's fast-bowling programme until the end of the Twenty/20 World Championship in his native South Africa in September.

Women's T20 likely to get 2022 Commonwealth Games spot

Women's T20 likely to get 2022 Commonwealth Games spot

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The decision needs to be ratified by Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) members and follows a bidding process which included a joint presentation by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

PHOTOS: Fans, players pay tribute to Phillip Hughes #63notout

PHOTOS: Fans, players pay tribute to Phillip Hughes #63notout

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Cricket fans paid tribute to the late Test batsman Phillip Hughes on the first anniversary of his death.

Aussies don't sledge: Brett Lee

Aussies don't sledge: Brett Lee

Rediff.com2 May 2005

Fans throng cricket stadia across Australia to bid Hughes farewell

Fans throng cricket stadia across Australia to bid Hughes farewell

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

It was, though, his fighting attitude -- encapsulated by his desire to reclaim his spot in the Australia Test team after being dropped several times -- that meant he was remembered so fondly by many of the hundreds of mourners at the SGC.

Why Australia pacer Cummins can't wait to play in IPL

Why Australia pacer Cummins can't wait to play in IPL

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Australia's pace spearhead Pat Cummins believes the IPL will be a great way to resume cricket after the coronavirus-forced hiatus and the high-octane tournament will also help in preparing for the T20 World Cup this year. Cummins was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping Rs 15.5 crore, making him the most expensive foreign player in the IPL.

Donald turns down England bowling job

Donald turns down England bowling job

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

South African Allan Donald rejected an offer to be England's full-time bowling coach because of family reasons.

Shah Rukh's KKR interested in The Hundred?

Shah Rukh's KKR interested in The Hundred?

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore did not entirely rule out the possibility of the popular IPL franchise "evaluating" investment opportunities in England and Wales Cricket Board's ambitious franchise league 'The Hundred', which had to be shelved this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. British newspaper The Telegraph on Tuesday quoted Mysore saying that they would surely be keen to "explore" investment opportunities in The Hundred.