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Ranji Trophy: Maharashtra's Ankeet Bawne suspended

Ranji Trophy: Maharashtra's Ankeet Bawne suspended

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Serving suspension, he is not included in the tie against Baroda, currently underway in Nashik.

Windies cricketer Thomas suspended for alleged match fixing

Windies cricketer Thomas suspended for alleged match fixing

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'In collaboration with ICC and the West Indies Players' Association (WIPA), CWI remains committed to sensitizing and educating our players and officials on anti-corruption in sports.'

Former Australia cricketer Yardley dies at 71

Former Australia cricketer Yardley dies at 71

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Former Australian bowler and influential coach Bruce Yardley died on Wednesday at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer.

Australian players brace for pay-cuts

Australian players brace for pay-cuts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Cricket Australia's revenue pool was originally forecast at around A$400 million ($276 million) in the 2020/21 season but had been slashed due to COVID-19's impact on the schedule.

Isha Guha has a suggestion for women's cricket team

Isha Guha has a suggestion for women's cricket team

Rediff.com24 May 2021

She pointed out the areas that need to be looked into by the game's stakeholders to 'reach equity'.

Smith bats for women's cricketers, reiterates stance on player revenue

Smith bats for women's cricketers, reiterates stance on player revenue

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

Rohit makes his way back into Test squad for Sri Lanka series

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'The IPL provides a different ladder in terms of recognition.' 'If you do well, you will obviously get noticed and it enhances your selection into white-ball formats.'

Australia cricket board cuts 40 staff in restructure

Australia cricket board cuts 40 staff in restructure

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

CA said in a statement it would ensure elite men's and women's teams were "appropriately and prudently resourced" but chairman Earl Eddings declined to clarify whether the nation's high-performance staff and programmes would be unaffected.

Sachin Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Sachin Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Sachin Tendulkar, whose batting records and impact on international cricket have stood the test of time, was on Saturday conferred with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award

This Indian mom leads Aussie kho kho team

This Indian mom leads Aussie kho kho team

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Sonam said that in a sports-loving and multi-cultural country like Australia it was not difficult to build a team from scratch even for lesser-known sport.

'Aussie players unhappy with split-innings trial'

'Aussie players unhappy with split-innings trial'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

Australian cricketers are "very disappointed" with their Board for putting the controversial split-innings One-day format on trial in the National Cup as they were not even consulted before the radical move, Players' Association chief Paul Marsh has claimed.

'Tired players should skip IPL instead of national duty'

'Tired players should skip IPL instead of national duty'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Slamming Cricket Australia's rotation policy for players, former national selector Jamie Cox said those who are worried about fatigue should consider skipping the cash-rich Indian Premier League in April-May.

Why India's cricketers fear taking a break

Why India's cricketers fear taking a break

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Former batsman Yuvraj Singh claimed that India's cricketers feel compelled to play even when they are not in a condition to for the fear of losing their place.

Will Rohit play Mumbai's next Ranji match?

Will Rohit play Mumbai's next Ranji match?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma last played for Mumbai way back in 2015 against Uttar Pradesh.

After 11 years, Kohli returns to Ranji... but...

After 11 years, Kohli returns to Ranji... but...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli has been named in Delhi's 22-member provisional squad for their next Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra in Rajkot but doubts remain about his participation after it came to light that he is nursing a niggle.

Why Test cricket's survival depends on India

Why Test cricket's survival depends on India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'To date, they've been fantastic in how they've continued to play all three formats of the game. Their commitment to Test cricket... I don't think it has ever been as strong as it is now'

Australia, England cricketers set for pay cut

Australia, England cricketers set for pay cut

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Australian cricketers might have to accept a pay cut due to the coronavirus pandemic, conceded Test captain Tim Paine but insisted that making financial sacrifices is a "small thing" in the current situation and they are prepared to "do their bit". A pay cut for the top cricketers seems to be on the cards with Cricket Australia delaying annual contracts for both the men's and women's national teams. CA is preparing for the possibility of a severely-affected home summer due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Glitz and glamour: Saudi Arabia to host IPL Mega Auction 2025

Glitz and glamour: Saudi Arabia to host IPL Mega Auction 2025

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, the BCCI announced on Tuesday.

Mumbai awaits Rohit's call as Jaiswal joins Ranji camp

Mumbai awaits Rohit's call as Jaiswal joins Ranji camp

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal on Wednesday joined the Mumbai camp after confirming his availability for the next round of Ranji Trophy

'Ashwin Was Absolutely Fearless'

'Ashwin Was Absolutely Fearless'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'The brain would always react first, he was an intelligent cricketer, a good thinking cricketer.'

Aus players to be fully vaccinated by end November

Aus players to be fully vaccinated by end November

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Hockley was thankful they did not have to introduce vaccine mandates for players and that the idea was "almost irrelevant" due to the vaccination rate.

Can Kohli recreate old magic at batting-friendly Cuttack?

Can Kohli recreate old magic at batting-friendly Cuttack?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

It may be hosting an ODI for the first time since December 22, 2019, but Cuttack has always served up belters and it may be no different this time.

IPL's Australian players head for Maldives

IPL's Australian players head for Maldives

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has promised safe return passage for every foreigner involved in the lucrative eight-team league.

'Double' Boost For Pujara's Australian Hopes

'Double' Boost For Pujara's Australian Hopes

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

K L Rahul's indifferent form could throw Cheteshwar Pujara a lifeline for the tour of Australia, where he enjoys a great record.

No charter flight for Aus players at this moment: CA

No charter flight for Aus players at this moment: CA

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Mumbai Indians batsman Chris Lynn had recently requested Cricket Australia to arrange for a charter flight for Australia players after the tournament concludes on May 30.

'Kohli, Rohit Also Need A Pat Sometimes'

'Kohli, Rohit Also Need A Pat Sometimes'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'What is the use of talent if that player plays so many Tests and averages below 35 after a few years of being in the Indian team?'

Australia, NZ cancel domestic first class competition

Australia, NZ cancel domestic first class competition

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

New South Wales have been named Australia's Sheffield Shield champions for the first time in six years after the competition's final was called of due to the coronavirus, governing body Cricket Australia (CA) said on Tuesday.

COVID-19: Australia seals border, cricket calendar in mess

COVID-19: Australia seals border, cricket calendar in mess

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'If the international travel ban in reality exists for six months, then it becomes a logistical nightmare. At least, for the T20 tri-series before the World T20.'

'No one is his enemy, he is his own enemy'

'No one is his enemy, he is his own enemy'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

During the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Shaw missed training sessions regularly after showing up at the team hotel at "six in the morning" being out for most of the night.

Kumble Disowns 'Disgraceful Captaincy' Comment

Kumble Disowns 'Disgraceful Captaincy' Comment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'I want to categorically deny any association with these accounts and their content. The statements being circulated are not my views and do not reflect my opinions in any way.'

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Cricket Australia have signed a four-year agreement with energy provider Alinta Energy, potentially laying to rest concerns over a financial fallout from the ball-tampering scandal in March.

How will IPL's foreign players return home?

How will IPL's foreign players return home?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

We will find a way to send back foreign players, says IPL chairman Brijesh Patel.

Why Australia's top players may not play in Ashes

Why Australia's top players may not play in Ashes

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The ongoing pay dispute might leave Australia without their top players in the home Ashes series against England later this year, vice-captain David Warner warned.

Youngest ever! 13-year-old enters IPL auction

Youngest ever! 13-year-old enters IPL auction

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Thirteen-year-old India U-19 cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar is the youngest among the lot at Rs 30 lakh base price.

Chennai pitch rated 'very good' by ICC

Chennai pitch rated 'very good' by ICC

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The ICC has rated Chennai's M A Chidambaram Stadium pitch, used for India's Test match against Bangladesh in September, as 'very good'

Coach Gambhir under fire after flurry of poor results

Coach Gambhir under fire after flurry of poor results

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Unprecedented series defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand have placed Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure barely three months into his appointment as the head coach of the Indian team.

Ashwin: Evolutionary, cerebral and never a one-trick pony

Ashwin: Evolutionary, cerebral and never a one-trick pony

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

If one has to analyse Ashwin the cricketer, it is very difficult to ignore Ashwin, the person, who had a very independent mind and a brain that probably ticked 24x7. He believed in de-construction of his art and became craftier one ball at a time.

Cummins rethinks donation to PM CARES Fund...

Cummins rethinks donation to PM CARES Fund...

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Allocates donation to UNICEF Australia's India COVID-19 Crisis appeal instead.

SEE: Just-retired Ashwin returns home with 'zero regrets'

SEE: Just-retired Ashwin returns home with 'zero regrets'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin returned home on Thursday after his shock international retirement in the middle of a Test series in Australia

Yuvraj eyes stint in Australia's Big Bash League

Yuvraj eyes stint in Australia's Big Bash League

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Flamboyant Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh, who retired last year, is eyeing a stint in the Big Bash League and Cricket Australia (CA) is trying to help him find a team.