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NZ's limited-overs series in Australia postponed indefinitely

NZ's limited-overs series in Australia postponed indefinitely

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and Cricket Australia (CA) said they were discussing when the fixtures could be played.

T20 WC: Afghanistan deserve to be in the semis: Rashid

T20 WC: Afghanistan deserve to be in the semis: Rashid

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Afghanistan scripted history by qualifying for their maiden T20 World Cup semi-final with a win over Bangladesh on Tuesday.

HCL Tech to hire 40,000-45,000 freshers for FY23 to meet attrition threat

HCL Tech to hire 40,000-45,000 freshers for FY23 to meet attrition threat

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

HCL Technologies plans to double its fresher hiring for the upcoming financial year (FY23) as attrition continues to inch up. The company said that it will hire 40,000-45,000 freshers for FY23, up from 20,000-22,000 target for FY22. The company also stated that to ease supply-side constraints and to have access to diversified skills, it was expanding into other geographies over the next three-four quarters. "Some of the geographies that we are investing in to source talent include countries like Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Guatemala, Costa Rica. We are also ramping up our presence in Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, etc.

BCCI tells players to steer clear of Lanka league

BCCI tells players to steer clear of Lanka league

Rediff.com19 Jun 2011

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has denied permission to a dozen cricketers to play in the inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League, local media reported on Sunday.

England bowlers toil for second day

England bowlers toil for second day

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Sri Lanka Board President's XI took their first innings total to 500 for five declared on the second day of their three-day match.

'Why can't the Indian cricket team come to Pakistan?'

'Why can't the Indian cricket team come to Pakistan?'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

There is a "very real possibility" that Pakistan will boycott this year's World Cup in India if they lose hosting rights to the Asia Cup

PCB boss makes bizarre claim about India

PCB boss makes bizarre claim about India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

PCB chief Mani has called India a 'far greater security risk' than his strife-torn country.

Bangladesh 'reluctant' to play Tests in Pakistan, says PCB

Bangladesh 'reluctant' to play Tests in Pakistan, says PCB

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Bangladesh are "slightly reluctant" to play a Test series in Pakistan and have offered only to tour the country for three Twenty20 internationals next month, the Pakistan Cricket Board said. Bangladesh were due to arrive in January for three T20s and two Tests and the PCB is hopeful the full tour would go ahead given that Sri Lanka had returned to the country for the Test series.

World Cup-bound Pakistan cricket team await India visa

World Cup-bound Pakistan cricket team await India visa

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

A total of 33 members of the Pakistan contingent, including players, three travelling reserves and team officials, are awaiting their visas.

'Kohli will break Sachin's record of 100 international tons'

'Kohli will break Sachin's record of 100 international tons'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Akhtar who is currently playing in the Legends League Masters in Qatar, also wants that India and Pakistan to play in the finals of the Asia Cup and World Cup.

1st ODI: Plunkett hits last-ball six as England tie with Lanka

1st ODI: Plunkett hits last-ball six as England tie with Lanka

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

England's Liam Plunkett smashed the last ball of the match for six to earn his team a dramatic tie with Sri Lanka in the first one-day international in Nottingham on Tuesday.

Gambhir shines in tame draw

Gambhir shines in tame draw

Rediff.com20 Jul 2008

Gautam Gambhir made up for his first innings flop show with a strokeful 60 as the three-day match between India and Sri Lanka Board XI petered to a mundane draw at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo on Sunday. India lost Virender Sehwag (14) and Rahul Dravid (26) before reaching 129 for two in 31 overs as the match ended in a stalemate.

India struggle in warm-up match

India struggle in warm-up match

Rediff.com19 Jul 2008

The Indian team was reduced to 196 for eight on a rain-truncated second day of their three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Board XI.

Will India pick Gill or Iyer for 1st Test?

Will India pick Gill or Iyer for 1st Test?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Who do you should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka?

Pakistan ready to play against India at neutral venue: PCB CEO

Pakistan ready to play against India at neutral venue: PCB CEO

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

PCB is trying to convince other boards to start sending their teams to Pakistan to play limited overs matches.

PCB confirms receiving government nod for India series

PCB confirms receiving government nod for India series

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Pakistan cricket authorities confirmed on Friday that they had received the green signal from the government to play a series against arch-rivals India to be hosted in Sri Lanka next month.

You Can Buy The iPhone 16 Pro Or Do This

You Can Buy The iPhone 16 Pro Or Do This

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Have you wondered how many days of work -- depending on your net monthly income -- you would have to put in to buy the top-end iPhone 16 Pro?

Pakistan's Naseem breaks Afghanistan's hearts again!

Pakistan's Naseem breaks Afghanistan's hearts again!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Pakistan tailender Naseem Shah cut down Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi in the final over of a cliff-hanger once again on Thursday.

Women's Asia Cup: Whoever comes, we are ready for final, says Harmanpreet

Women's Asia Cup: Whoever comes, we are ready for final, says Harmanpreet

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'We have a talented side, and we'll go upwards as we play more'

T20 WC: Wade hopes Australia don't live to rue slow start

T20 WC: Wade hopes Australia don't live to rue slow start

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Maxwell also lauded the Afghan spinners for keeping things tight.

Bairstow, Wood back in Eng squad for pink ball Test; Moeen to return home

Bairstow, Wood back in Eng squad for pink ball Test; Moeen to return home

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Wood was also given a break after the series in the island nation where he went wicket-less in the first Test and took three wickets in the second.

Pakistan pacer Hasnain cleared to bowl again

Pakistan pacer Hasnain cleared to bowl again

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The 22-year-old was banned from bowling after his action was reported during his Big Bash League stint with the Sydney Thunder earlier this year.

PHOTOS: Bowlers lift India to T20 series sweep

PHOTOS: Bowlers lift India to T20 series sweep

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

India completed a 3-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka on Sunday following their five-wicket victory in the final Twenty20 International at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

If you are serious about countering the Chinese threat, then the best weapon is investing in real freedom, plurality, elections and democracy. Unfortunately, it isn't an approach all Indians currently seem to agree on, asserts Shyam G Menon.

World Cup Casualty: Bangladesh part ways with coach

World Cup Casualty: Bangladesh part ways with coach

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Bangladesh have parted ways with head coach Steve Rhodes after their eighth-placed finish at the World Cup, ESPNcricinfo reported on Monday.

West Indies cricketers not paid match fees since January

West Indies cricketers not paid match fees since January

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Cricketers in the West Indies have not been paid their match fees since January this year due to a severe cash crunch in their governing body. While the players' retainer has been cleared, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has admitted the non-payment of match fees.

England's Moeen Ali tests positive for COVID-19

England's Moeen Ali tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Shakib back in Bangladesh fold, Mashrafe out of ODI mix.

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'Man, what a player!' 'The ease in which he batted brought out a kind of awe in us.'

Lanka to question Gilchrist's use of squash ball

Lanka to question Gilchrist's use of squash ball

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Sri Lanka Cricket officials are to raise with the International Cricket Council Australian Adam Gilchrist's use of a squash ball in his left glove in the World Cup final.

First Look: South Africa's de Kock takes the knee!

First Look: South Africa's de Kock takes the knee!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Opener Quinton de Kock took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement as he returned to South Africa's playing XI for their Super 12 match at the T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Saturday.

Batsmen will have to win final vs Lanka: Kirsten

Batsmen will have to win final vs Lanka: Kirsten

Rediff.com5 Jul 2008

"Bowlers have been struggling on these Karachi wickets which are probably the best batting pitches in the world. They have struggled across the board on these pitches as both fast bowlers and spinners have taken a stick. So batsmen will have to win (on Sunday)," Kirsten told reporters ahead of Sunday's final against Sri Lanka.

Mitchell, Blundell bag NZ cricket honours

Mitchell, Blundell bag NZ cricket honours

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Glenn Phillips was rewarded for a brilliant season for New Zealand in the shortest format of the game and was named the ANZ Men's T20I Player of the Year award, having thrilled New Zealand supporters with 740 runs at 38.94, scored a strike rate of 148.89.

World Cup 2023: Will Gill Join These Guys?

World Cup 2023: Will Gill Join These Guys?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Cricketers missing from World Cup 2023.

BCCI rejects plea to tweak World Cup schedule

BCCI rejects plea to tweak World Cup schedule

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

BCCI tells Hyderabad CA that no further change in schedule possible

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup

PCB eyeing home series against South Africa, Bangladesh

PCB eyeing home series against South Africa, Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi said he wants India to send their team for the Asian Cricket Council's Emerging Nations Cup to be held in Pakistan next April.

Will India Play Gill Against Pakistan?

Will India Play Gill Against Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

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

World Cup 2023: Will Indian fans be the game-changers?

World Cup 2023: Will Indian fans be the game-changers?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The former pacer believes that the Indian team is in possession of a "good squad" but the support from the fan base will also play a crucial role in their journey.

ICC bans Sri Lankan curator over failure to help graft probe

ICC bans Sri Lankan curator over failure to help graft probe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Sri Lankan pitch curator Jayananda Warnaweera was on Wednesday suspended by the International Cricket Council for three years after he 'failed' to cooperate in an ongoing anti-corruption investigation against him.

Cricket Buzz: Dananjaya to assess action in Brisbane

Cricket Buzz: Dananjaya to assess action in Brisbane

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Nic Pothas appointed as interim coach of Windies