News for 'Pakistan Cricket Board's Cricket Committee'

Will ask ICC to break ties with nations supporting terror: BCCI

Will ask ICC to break ties with nations supporting terror: BCCI

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

In a meeting to address the spiralling speculation around the match, the CoA deliberated on the matter but did not take any position for now.

Indo-Pak series: PCB claims to have received invite from India, BCCI says nothing finalised

Indo-Pak series: PCB claims to have received invite from India, BCCI says nothing finalised

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially invited Pakistan to play its 'home' series in India in December, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan said on Saturday.

Side strain kept Harbhajan out

Side strain kept Harbhajan out

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

The injury to Harbhajan gave the chance to Murali Kartik to make another of his infrequent appearances in the team.

Australian McDermott throws his hat into ring for India coach job

Australian McDermott throws his hat into ring for India coach job

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Former Australia fast bowler Craig McDermott has applied for the post of India head coach, which will become vacant after the ongoing Champions Trophy campaign.

'Shami should have been in Asia Cup team'

'Shami should have been in Asia Cup team'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

'I believe they have picked the right squad, considering the conditions in the UAE.'

PCB, former players pay rich tributes to Younis Khan

PCB, former players pay rich tributes to Younis Khan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) congratulated Younis Khan on his 100th Test appearance with former players also praising the senior batsman for his achievements.

Afghanistan and Ireland join Test nations

Afghanistan and Ireland join Test nations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Afghanistan and Ireland have been approved as Full Members by the ICC.

Sri Lanka says pitch-fixing allegations hard to believe

Sri Lanka says pitch-fixing allegations hard to believe

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Sri Lanka's top cricket administrators say it is difficult to believe allegations of pitch-fixing in a 2016 Test match against Australia which have triggered a probe by the International Cricket Council.

Disgraced pacer Aamir will be given chance to play again: PCB

Disgraced pacer Aamir will be given chance to play again: PCB

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board and coach Waqar Younis indicated that disgraced left-arm pacer Muhammad Aamir would soon be given a chance to play for the national team again. PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan told the media in Lahore that the Board was considering giving a comeback chance to Aamir, who served a five-year ban for spot-fixing which expired last September.

Cric Buzz: After Narine, now Suryakumar Yadav reported for suspect action

Cric Buzz: After Narine, now Suryakumar Yadav reported for suspect action

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Suryakumar Yadav has been reported for a suspect illegal bowling action, becoming the fifth bowler to be called in the just concluded Champions League Twenty20 tournament.

If need arises, we will uplift security for Team India: ICC assures BCCI

If need arises, we will uplift security for Team India: ICC assures BCCI

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

At the start of the ICC's Chief Executives Committee (CEC) meeting, BCCI CEO Rahul Johri expressed India's concerns about the security of its players in the mega event which is scheduled to start May 30.

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Dr Samir Shah, who was honoured with a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for services to television and heritage, will replace Richard Sharp, who had been forced to resign after his communication with former prime minister Boris Johnson came under scrutiny.

All speculation of groupism basless, says Malik

All speculation of groupism basless, says Malik

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

'Six of us were not talking during the World T20 in 2009 but we still managed to win the title.'

Kumble steps down as India's coach

Kumble steps down as India's coach

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

According to a source in the BCCI, Kumble said: 'He doesn't want to continue with the team'

ICC set to revise Anti-Corruption Code

ICC set to revise Anti-Corruption Code

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

The ICC has decided that a revised version of a more robust and strengthened ICC Anti-Corruption Code will be submitted for approval at the January 2014 meeting, it was decided on Saturday.

Kohli on Indo-Pak WC game: Will respect government's decision

Kohli on Indo-Pak WC game: Will respect government's decision

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

There have been calls to boycott the June 16 World Cup face-off against Pakistan at the Old Trafford in the aftermath of the dastardly attack but the Indian cricket board has not taken a call, putting the ball in government's court.

Justice For Shami!

Justice For Shami!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

I said to myself, why should the player suffer if he was innocent while I went about settling scores with the Board? If I didn't finish the enquiry in time, Shami's career would be harmed and perhaps irretrievably so. I decided to complete the probe within the stipulated time and got going right away.

Why India Played Pak In 2019 World Cup

Why India Played Pak In 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

I tried to reason in my mind that wouldn't beating Pakistan again and again -- in the league matches and in the knockouts if they made it -- be a better tribute to our martyred soldiers? A revealing excerpt from Vinod Rai's Not Just A Nightwatchman: My Innings In The BCCI.

BCCI says many countries ready to play with India if SA tour fails

BCCI says many countries ready to play with India if SA tour fails

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday blamed breach of protocol by Cricket South Africa for uncertainty over the Indian team's scheduled tour to that country later this year.

ICC lauds Harbhajan for 'adapting action and bowling legally'

ICC lauds Harbhajan for 'adapting action and bowling legally'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

ICC CEO David Richardson lauded Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh for correcting his bowling action after being called twice in his career and making it absolutely legal, insisting that there's no conspiracy in the timing on the crackdown of illegal actions.

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.

Will Anil Kumble be back as India coach?

Will Anil Kumble be back as India coach?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The Sourav Ganguly-led Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to ask the legendary spinner to apply for the post of Head coach of the Indian team, along with VVS Laxman, once Ravi Shastri finishes his term after the T20 World Cup.

World Cup: Kamran may make it to Pak squad; Gul's comeback doubtful

World Cup: Kamran may make it to Pak squad; Gul's comeback doubtful

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Discarded wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal could be a surprise inclusion in Pakistan's final World Cup squad.

ICC hearing: Khurshid cross-examined, BCCI says testimony lends weight to its case

ICC hearing: Khurshid cross-examined, BCCI says testimony lends weight to its case

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid, on Tuesday, justified India's refusal to play bilateral cricket with Pakistan during the International Cricket Council's Disputes Resolution Committee hearing into a compensation claim against the Board of Control for Cricket in India, a Board official said.

Kamran comes to brother Umar's defence

Kamran comes to brother Umar's defence

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal's scathing attack on the Pakistan team management could hurt his chances of making a comeback to international cricket.

Waqar seeks replacement spinner as Pak ready to look beyond Ajmal

Waqar seeks replacement spinner as Pak ready to look beyond Ajmal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Although the PCB is leaving no stone unturned to allow suspended off-spinner, Saeed Ajmal a chance to make a comeback to international cricket, the national selectors and head coach, Waqar Younis are already planning for the World Cup without the services of the suspended spinner.

Pulwama terror attack: BCCI's letter to ICC

Pulwama terror attack: BCCI's letter to ICC

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Following is the text of the letter that the BCCI has written to the ICC in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack.

Kaneria deposits 28,000 pounds, gets last chance to overturn ban

Kaneria deposits 28,000 pounds, gets last chance to overturn ban

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Pakistan's banned Test leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has deposited a sum of 28,000 pounds with a commercial high court in London in order to get his appeal against the life ban heard on April 11.

Coach Fletcher may face the heat from BCCI

Coach Fletcher may face the heat from BCCI

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's all-powerful Working Committee will meet in Mumbai next week, but it is not known whether the Indian team's recent poor performance against England and Pakistan would be deliberated upon.

Ex-servicemen adamant on cancellation of India-Pakistan WT20 match in Dharamsala

Ex-servicemen adamant on cancellation of India-Pakistan WT20 match in Dharamsala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Uncertainty refused to die down over the fate of the high-profile match between India and Pakistan in the upcoming World Twenty20 as the ex-servicemen league's state chief on Thursday vehemently protested against hosting of the game in Dharamsala, saying the 'matter is non-negotiable'.

BCCI to decide about Indo-Pak series in next 10-12 days

BCCI to decide about Indo-Pak series in next 10-12 days

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan said on Thursday that the Board of Control for Cricket in India President Shashank Manohar has invited him for talks on the proposed Indo-Pak cricket series, the future of which is uncertain in the wake of strained political relations between the two countries.

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Munaf Patel joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL; Sarfaraz pulls out, Malinga unsure

IPL scandal: BCCI to decide fate of tainted Ajit Chandila, Hiken Shah

IPL scandal: BCCI to decide fate of tainted Ajit Chandila, Hiken Shah

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

The fate of tainted cricketers Ajit Chandila and Hiken Shah will be decided by the BCCI's (Board of Control for Cricket in India) Disciplinary Committee, headed by president Shashank Manohar, in Mumbai, on Monday

WC Diary: 'Is the World Cup in Australia?'

WC Diary: 'Is the World Cup in Australia?'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

There are no major, big-ticket banners proclaiming the same, restaurant and coffee shop helpers express surprise when you say we are here to cover the World Cup and even those who have an inkling that the tournament has begun are awaiting the knock-out stage of the tournament.

IPL opening ceremony scrapped, funds to go to Pulwama martyrs' families

IPL opening ceremony scrapped, funds to go to Pulwama martyrs' families

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The opening ceremonies of the cash-rich T20 league have been a heady mix of glitz and glamour with performances by Bollywood and international artistes.

IPL fixing: Chandila, Shah to learn fate next month

IPL fixing: Chandila, Shah to learn fate next month

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's disciplinary committee deferred a decision on the tainted duo of Ajit Chandila and Hiken Shah till January 5, giving them time till January 4 to file a written response to the charges of spot-fixing against them.

PCB Compensation Case: BCCI hires Dubai-based law firm for ICC hearing

PCB Compensation Case: BCCI hires Dubai-based law firm for ICC hearing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Pakistan has claimed damages of approximately Rs 447 crore for India not playing any bilateral cricket with them despite a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which guarantees six bilateral series between 2015 and 2023. The BCCI has asserted that the MoU is not binding on them and the PCB failed to honour some of the commitments made in the document.

Ganguly on restarting Indo-Pak bilateral series...

Ganguly on restarting Indo-Pak bilateral series...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Bilateral ties subject to approval from PMs of both countries, says the BCCI president-elect

Kohli, Ashwin rule supreme as India pass the Test in 2016

Kohli, Ashwin rule supreme as India pass the Test in 2016

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Off the field the Board of Control for Cricket in India looks set for a complete overhaul with Supreme Court's stinging observations tightening the noose around the mandarins of the richest sports body.

PCB proposal of 4-nation tourney unanimously rejected

PCB proposal of 4-nation tourney unanimously rejected

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Ramiz Raja's ambitious proposal of conducting a four-nation tourney comprising India, Australia, England under the aegis of the ICC was unanimously rejected