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BCCI likely to allow 50 percent crowds for England Tests

BCCI likely to allow 50 percent crowds for England Tests

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The BCCI is believed to be taking a cue from Cricket Australia which had allowed entry of spectators during the India series that concluded on Tuesday.

Could New Zealand be neutral venue for Tests?

Could New Zealand be neutral venue for Tests?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

On Sunday, New Zealand lifted most of the restrictions imposed due to the pandemic after no active cases were reported.

Australian players concerned about Pakistan tour

Australian players concerned about Pakistan tour

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

There is increasing concern among Australia's cricketers about their planned tour of Pakistan next year

Players prepare to face tall fast bowlers

Players prepare to face tall fast bowlers

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

India coach Greg Chappell said the 'rolling camp' in Bangalore is aimed at addressing the individual needs of players.

Coming soon... cricket mania set to grip United States

Coming soon... cricket mania set to grip United States

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that a cricket Combine will take place in Indianapolis, USA, in September to select an ICC Americas representative team.

Australia bounce back with easy victory

Australia bounce back with easy victory

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Australia beat India by 24 runs in the fourth One-Day International to level the seven-match series 2-2.

SEE: Kohli makes his intent clear in practice session

SEE: Kohli makes his intent clear in practice session

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Having roared back to form with a much awaited hundred in Asia Cup, the spring in Kohli's stride was palpable.

Steve Smith voted ICC Cricketer of the Year

Steve Smith voted ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Indian players failed to make a mark as Australians and South Africans swept the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Annual Awards with Steve Smith clinching the coveted trophies of Cricketer of the Year and the Test Cricketer of the Year.

Buzz: Ex-BCCI umpire translates Laws of Cricket into Hindi

Buzz: Ex-BCCI umpire translates Laws of Cricket into Hindi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

He expressed hope that it will also benefit a large number of Hindi-speaking umpires and those giving training in this field, to whom the rules in English are hard to understand.

West Indies settle contract dispute

West Indies settle contract dispute

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

The players have now agreed to sign contracts for the Australia tour subject to negotiations.

Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Ahead of their departure, the skipper shared a picture on Twitter and captioned it as: "Next stop, New Zealand."

Will India include Shami Or Ashwin?

Will India include Shami Or Ashwin?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against Bangladesh?

FICA urges players to boycott CL T20

FICA urges players to boycott CL T20

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

The Federation of International Cricketers' Association is urging players to stay away from this year's Champions League Twenty20, saying the tournament has 'little or no credibility' given that prize money from last year's edition has still not been paid.

Finch backs Warner, Smith to come good in T20 WC

Finch backs Warner, Smith to come good in T20 WC

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Australia captain Aaron Finch's recovery after knee surgery in August has been ahead of schedule and he will be available for the T20 World Cup warm-up game against India on October 20.

PICS: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Day 1

PICS: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India at the SCG, on Thursday.

Check out BCCI's plans for women's cricket

Check out BCCI's plans for women's cricket

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Top women cricketers, Punam Raut and Harmanpreet Kaur, on Saturday gave their thumbs up to Board of Control for Cricket in India's reported plans for women's cricket, like introduction of India 'A' series and inclusion of more domestic fixtures.

You can't be an administrator forever: Ganguly

You can't be an administrator forever: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Sourav Ganguly is set to be replaced as BCCI president by 1983 World Cup winning-team member Roger Binny.

Cricketers, political class mourn Chetan Chauhan's death

Cricketers, political class mourn Chetan Chauhan's death

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

After his cricket career, Chetan Chauhan twice served as a Member of Parliament and also worked for the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) in various capacities.

PIX: India women end Australia's 26-ODI winning run

PIX: India women end Australia's 26-ODI winning run

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

India's young batters Yastika Bhatia and Shafali Verma dazzled at the top with contrasting half-centuries to power their team to a consolation two-wicket victory over Australia in the third women's ODI, which ended the home team's 26-match unbeaten streak in Mackay.

Smith-Maxwell partnership propels Australia

Smith-Maxwell partnership propels Australia

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

# Smith's unbeaten 178 is the third highest by an Australian captain in Tests in Asia -- the top two being 334 not out by Mark Taylor vs Pakistan at Peshawar in October 1998 and 235 by Greg Chappell vs Pakistan at Faisalabad in March 1980.

Kohli slump raises old questions over poor form

Kohli slump raises old questions over poor form

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Kohli has managed just 111 runs in three Tests against Australia but Ponting is not worried about lack of runs.

Shocked players to be counselled following Hughes's nasty head blow

Shocked players to be counselled following Hughes's nasty head blow

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Traumatised players from the New South Wales and South Australia teams are being offered counselling after batsman Phillip Hughes was taken to hospital following a shocking head injury that needed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and surgery.

Cricket Buzz: MCC backs neutral Test umpires

Cricket Buzz: MCC backs neutral Test umpires

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

As many as 10 decisions by rookie West Indian umpire Joel Wilson and Pakistan's Aleem Dar were overturned by the Decision Review System during last week's Edgbaston Test. There were at least five more errors that went unreviewed.

Harmanpreet first woman cricketer to bag CEAT bat deal

Harmanpreet first woman cricketer to bag CEAT bat deal

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Harmanpreet Kaur, who guided India to the final of the ICC World Cup 2017, on Monday became the first woman cricketer from the country to sign a bat endorsement deal with CEAT.

England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The opening day was washed out by rain on Thursday and there will be no extra day tagged on, meaning that the series decider is effectively now a three-day Test.

World Cup: Pakistan eager to fine-tune concerns in opener against Netherlands

World Cup: Pakistan eager to fine-tune concerns in opener against Netherlands

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Pakistan would be desperate to plug the gaping holes and hope their star players regain form when they open their World Cup campaign against a free spirited Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday.

Mini IPL auction: Stokes, Green to set off bidding war

Mini IPL auction: Stokes, Green to set off bidding war

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

With most of the top Indian players already in one team or the other, out-of-favour national players Mayank Agarwal and Manish Pandey at Rs 1 crore base price will command a fair bit of bidding.

Women's cricket: From bunk beds to five-stars

Women's cricket: From bunk beds to five-stars

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

From bunk beds and unreserved train tickets to staying in five-star hotels and flying business class, women's cricket has undergone a 'massive' change, feels one of its biggest stars Jhulan Goswami.

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'They're just trying to shove us on the court because we're qualifiers'

Women's U-19 World Cup: Meet the winners

Women's U-19 World Cup: Meet the winners

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Shafali Verma is by far the most decorated of the lot having already played in three World Cup finals at senior level.

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Azharuddin, whose nomination was rejected two years ago, submitted his papers to former Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath on Wednesday.

Cricketers go into depression after retirement: study

Cricketers go into depression after retirement: study

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

A survey of former professional cricketers in Australia has found that a quarter experienced depression or feelings of helplessness after leaving the sport, according to reports.

India's Journey To World Cup Final

India's Journey To World Cup Final

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

This is India's fourth ODI World Cup final.

Dean Elgar replaces Graeme Smith in list of contracted players

Dean Elgar replaces Graeme Smith in list of contracted players

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has named Dean Elgar in the list of its contracted players, in place of the retired Test captain Graeme Smith.

PHOTOS: Handscomb-Marsh earn draw for Australia

PHOTOS: Handscomb-Marsh earn draw for Australia

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Resolute rearguard action by Peter Handscomb and Shaun Marsh helped Australia escape with a remarkable draw against India on the final day of the third Test in Ranchi on Monday.

'Disgrace to the baggy green': Aus media slam team

'Disgrace to the baggy green': Aus media slam team

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Australia's hapless performances in the 2-0 series loss to South Africa came in for huge criticism from the country's local media on Wednesday, with demands for heads to roll in both the dressing room and the corridors of power at Cricket Australia.

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

Warner, Smith bans will stand, CA says ahead of India series

Warner, Smith bans will stand, CA says ahead of India series

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Cricket Australia will not reconsider reducing the ban on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft in the ball-tampering case despite a series against a full-strength India awaiting them next month.

Cricket Buzz: Jones replaces Rajput as Afghanistan head coach

Cricket Buzz: Jones replaces Rajput as Afghanistan head coach

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Afghanistan were granted Test status in June by the International Cricket Council, putting them in an elite group of 12 sides permitted to compete in the longest form of the game.

Ganguly hopeful of PCB playing D/N Test

Ganguly hopeful of PCB playing D/N Test

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is hopeful that Bangladesh will agree to play the first-ever Day/Night Test between the two countries, notwithstanding the neighbours' apprehension about facing the pink ball.