News for 'Pakistan Cricket Board governing council'

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.

PCB to sue BCCI, demands 'millions in compensation'

PCB to sue BCCI, demands 'millions in compensation'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board said that it would file a compensation claim against the Board of Control for Cricket in India with the International Cricket Council's disputes resolution committee in January next year.

Will it be India vs Pakistan for ICC chairman's post?

Will it be India vs Pakistan for ICC chairman's post?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The International Cricket Council will be hoping to end the impasse surrounding the future of this year's T20 World Cup in Australia and sort the nomination process for its next chairman when the board members meet virtually on Wednesday.

BCCI vs PCB: 'Process already beyond amicable settlement'

BCCI vs PCB: 'Process already beyond amicable settlement'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Newly-appointed Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ehsan Mani said that the dispute with the Board of Control for Cricket in India regarding bilateral series is beyond 'amicable settlement' as they are yet to find a common ground of solution.

Former ICC chief urges PCB to consider threats, pull out of Dharamsala WT20 tie

Former ICC chief urges PCB to consider threats, pull out of Dharamsala WT20 tie

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Sources in the PCB said that alternate venues such as Mohali and Kolkata had been discussed by Manohar and Shaharyar Khan but nothing was final as yet.

PCB, CSA deny being part of 'unanimous support' to ICC revamp

PCB, CSA deny being part of 'unanimous support' to ICC revamp

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Cricket South Africa, one of the first to oppose the proposed revamp of the ICC's administrative structure, also denied the governing body's claim that there was "unanimous support" for "key principles" of the plan, which would cede executive decision-making to India, Australia and England.

Women's cricket at 2022 Commonwealth Games?

Women's cricket at 2022 Commonwealth Games?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will apply for the inclusion of women's cricket at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Durban, South Africa, the governing body has said.

Why India opposed ICC's two-tier system for Test cricket

Why India opposed ICC's two-tier system for Test cricket

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

India played a key role in sinking a proposal for a two-tier structure in Tests but it should never have been up for discussion at the International Cricket Council's meeting, according to Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur.

No chance of Indo-Pak bilateral series next year: PCB

No chance of Indo-Pak bilateral series next year: PCB

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

A top official of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) says he does not see any Indo-Pak bilateral series taking place next year owing to the strained relations between the two countries. Najam Sethi, who heads the PCB executive committee, said that it was highly unlikely Pakistan and India will play a bilateral series next year.

Why all countries want to play against Kohli & Co.

Why all countries want to play against Kohli & Co.

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi acknowledged that all countries want to play against India as it enables them to earn maximum revenue.

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If the conditions change and we can have the Asia Cup, it must be held as earnings from it are distributed as development funds to member countries for next two years'

'Pakistan agreed to the 'Big Three' system after India promised renewal of ties'

'Pakistan agreed to the 'Big Three' system after India promised renewal of ties'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan feels India must fulfill its promise of 'rewarding' Pakistan for its support for the 'Big Three' governance system introduced in the International Cricket Council (ICC) last year.

Controversy Erupts Over India's Pitch Swap For Semis

Controversy Erupts Over India's Pitch Swap For Semis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

India allegedly switches semi-final pitch without ICC approval.

PCB boss does not see T20 WC happening later this year in Australia

PCB boss does not see T20 WC happening later this year in Australia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani's comments came a day after Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings conceded that the global T20 showpiece seems "unrealistic" as it will be difficult to fly in 16 teams to the country.

Asia Cup: PCB has reservations about playing in Bangladesh

Asia Cup: PCB has reservations about playing in Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made it clear their team will participate in the Asia Cup in Bangladesh only after getting a clearance from their government due to security concerns in the violence-hit neigbouring country.

BCCI's opposition in vain as ICC Board approves Big 3 rollback

BCCI's opposition in vain as ICC Board approves Big 3 rollback

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The majority of the International Cricket Council's Board members on Saturday voted in favour of restructured revenue sharing model including rollback of the Big 3 formula despite vehement opposition from Board of Control for Cricket in India's representative Vikram Limaye.

Will Indian team travel to UK despite COVID 'red list'?

Will Indian team travel to UK despite COVID 'red list'?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

British health minister Matt Hancock said on Monday most people who have travelled to India in the last 10 days will be banned from entering the UK from Friday.

ICC proposal: 'South Africa did not sell out to Big Three'

ICC proposal: 'South Africa did not sell out to Big Three'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Cricket South Africa (CSA) did not sell out to India, England and Australia over the decision to allow the 'Big Three' to effectively take control of the sport, president Chris Nenzani said on Tuesday.

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

India played the tournament's best cricket for nearly six weeks but it was the familiar sight of Australia celebrating with the trophy as fireworks exploded overhead when the 13th edition of the World Cup came to a close on Sunday.

Lack of popularity sees end of Champions League Twenty20

Lack of popularity sees end of Champions League Twenty20

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The Governing Council of the Champions League T20 tournament confirmed, on Wednesday, that the T20 cricket competition will be discontinued with immediate effect.

T20 World Cup 2024: ICC marks tentative dates; inspects venues

T20 World Cup 2024: ICC marks tentative dates; inspects venues

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The ICC has tentatively identified the June 4-30 window for the T20 World Cup 2024 to be jointly hosted by the West Indies and the USA.

WT20: India vs Pak will be held as planned in Dharamsala, says ICC

WT20: India vs Pak will be held as planned in Dharamsala, says ICC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Unfazed by the uncertainty that looms over the World Twenty20 clash between India and Pakistan in Dharamsala, the International Cricket Council on Monday said it is confident of the marquee game going ahead as scheduled and has no plans of shifting the venue.

PCB chief threatens to boycott India

PCB chief threatens to boycott India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan has threatened to boycott India in ICC and Asian Cricket Council events if the Board of Control for Cricket in India officially refuses to play the proposed series against Pakistan in December, according to a report.

PCB's earnings could cross $100m if they accept new ICC proposal

PCB's earnings could cross $100m if they accept new ICC proposal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board was paid around $58-60m as its share of the International Cricket Council (ICC) events held in the present cycle of eight years, which ends in 2014.

De Kock-led Proteas touchdown in Karachi

De Kock-led Proteas touchdown in Karachi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

CSA on Friday said that Marco Jansen has replaced Ottniel Baartman, who has been ruled out "due to medical reasons of a separate nature.".

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Unlike football, which offends the sensibilities of some very conservative Muslims because it is normally played in shorts, cricket is played in long sleeves and trousers, in line with traditional dress codes. It also bears some resemblance to traditional Afghan children's games involving throwing and using sticks to hit smaller sticks or balls.

ICC expects India-Pakistan WC match to go through despite tensions

ICC expects India-Pakistan WC match to go through despite tensions

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Amid speculation surrounding India-Pakistan World Cup clash owing to the Pulwama terror attack, the International Cricket Council said it does not foresee any change in the schedule of the mega event, starting on May 30.

Unprecedented security as World XI arrive in Lahore for T20 series

Unprecedented security as World XI arrive in Lahore for T20 series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Soon after landing in Lahore, the World Eleven players and officials were taken to a five-star hotel on the main Mall road which was closed for traffic from all sides.

ICC wants India-Pakistan series to resume: Pawar

ICC wants India-Pakistan series to resume: Pawar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Soon after taking over as president of the International Cricket Council on Thursday, Sharad Pawar declared that he will push for the resumption of Indo-Pak bilateral series.

Should Pakistan players be allowed to play in the IPL?

Should Pakistan players be allowed to play in the IPL?

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Have your say in the poll below.

Ex-ICC chief Mani backs DRS, says it will only get better

Ex-ICC chief Mani backs DRS, says it will only get better

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Former president Ehsan Mani has backed the International Cricket Council's decision to persist with the Decision Review System, saying it has helped in reducing umpires' mistakes.

KEY decisions taken at BCCI's AGM, multiple roles for Ganguly

KEY decisions taken at BCCI's AGM, multiple roles for Ganguly

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar on Tuesday took over as the International Cricket Council replacing his predecessor Narayanswami Srinivasan, while the BCCI's rules conflict of interest were unanimously approved by the members.

World Cup's Uncertain Fate: Schedule and Venues Still Under Wraps

World Cup's Uncertain Fate: Schedule and Venues Still Under Wraps

Rediff.com11 May 2023

While the lack of information, which is unusual for a major sporting event, might be annoying for fans planning to travel to India

Don't put India, Pakistan in same group: BCCI to ICC

Don't put India, Pakistan in same group: BCCI to ICC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) on Friday has requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to not place the two neighbouring countries in the same group during upcoming international events. "Keeping in mind that the [Indian] government has adopted a new strategy to isolate Pakistan and in view of the public sentiment in the country, we request ICC not to put India and Pakistan in the same pool of the multi-nation tournaments," the BCCI president Anurag Thakur said.

Ball is in BCCI's court, says PCB chief Sethi

Ball is in BCCI's court, says PCB chief Sethi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi feels that resumption of bilateral Indo-Pak cricketing ties is solely dependant on India's will.

Cricket Buzz: Dravid's proposal gets BCCI backing

Cricket Buzz: Dravid's proposal gets BCCI backing

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Dravid, who is also tipped to take additional charge as the director of NationalCricketAcademy in Bengaluru, had recently suggested that talented young cricketers should get some vocational training, which can help them later in their lives.

Some not comfortable about playing with Aamir: PCB chief

Some not comfortable about playing with Aamir: PCB chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shaharyar Khan has revealed that some players in the national cricket team are not keen on playing with banned pacer Mohammad Aamir again.

World Test Championship final in June 2021, says ICC

World Test Championship final in June 2021, says ICC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The ICC launched the WTC last year to lend context to bilateral Test series, giving the format its standalone showpiece like the World Cup in other formats.

India will have no objection to playing in Lahore: Shukla

India will have no objection to playing in Lahore: Shukla

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

'I don't think this is such a big issue ... why make an ego issue of it and insist on playing in Dubai only'

Pakistan batting great Abbas takes over as ICC president

Pakistan batting great Abbas takes over as ICC president

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas assumed the role of the International Cricket Council president.