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2-tier Test system; T20 WC expansion: Key points of ICC meeting

2-tier Test system; T20 WC expansion: Key points of ICC meeting

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The much-debated idea of a two-tier Test system, expansion of the T20 World Cup and ratification of new members are some of the topics that will be discussed in depth during the four-day AGM of the International Cricket Council.

Meet England's 12th Man: Harry Singh!

Meet England's 12th Man: Harry Singh!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Harry Singh's father, R P Singh Senior, played two ODIs for India in the 1980s.

Is your favorite cricket league rigged?

Is your favorite cricket league rigged?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Alex Marshall said that he is happy to find that more and more players are reporting corrupt approaches with the ICC ACU, ensuring them to keep the game clean.

West Indies player dispute worries Sri Lanka

West Indies player dispute worries Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

The Sri Lankan cricket board has expressed concerns over the prospect of an understrength West Indies squad being sent to tour the island next month.

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction saw some foreign names earning big bucks, headlined by Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green

How Sri Lanka lost the plot and ODI series

How Sri Lanka lost the plot and ODI series

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Sri Lanka coach Nic Pothas, on Sunday said the two soft dismissals in the 28th over set the team back after being 'well ahead of the game' up until that point in the third and final ODI against India in Visakahpatnam on Sunday.

From 1983 to 2025: India's Legacy Of ICC Titles

From 1983 to 2025: India's Legacy Of ICC Titles

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

India won their seventh ICC trophy, while registering their third Champions Trophy triumph.

'BCCI's greed stands above sacrifice of the armed forces'

'BCCI's greed stands above sacrifice of the armed forces'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray targeted the BCCI over India Pakistan cricket matches in the Asia Cup

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

There was talent and a pathway, but a decade down the road the UAE have not made any other appearances in a global event.

Warner hits maiden T20 ton as Australia rout Sri Lanka

Warner hits maiden T20 ton as Australia rout Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Opener David Warner thumped a maiden Twenty20 international century as Australia kicked off their home summer with a ruthless 134-run thrashing of Sri Lanka, at Adelaide Oval, on Sunday.

Rain threatens Asia Cup: Venue change sparks controversy

Rain threatens Asia Cup: Venue change sparks controversy

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Asia Cup matches likely to be shifted out of Colombo after heavy rains

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

This is the first-ever India vs Pakistan final across 17 editions of the Men's Asia Cup since the tournament's inception in 1984.

England's record wicket-taker Anderson to be knighted

England's record wicket-taker Anderson to be knighted

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

James Anderson, who made his Test debut in 2003 at Lord's, retired from international duty in July last year after his 188th Test, having taken 704 wickets in a career spanning 21 years.

Sri Lanka demand US $2m for ODI series

Sri Lanka demand US $2m for ODI series

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

The Sri Lankan board is believed to have demanded a whopping two million dollars from Ten Sports for a proposed one-day series against Pakistan.

PIX: A Memorable World Cup for Afghanistan!

PIX: A Memorable World Cup for Afghanistan!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

A spirited Afghanistan upset Sri Lanka by seven wickets to continue their memorable campaign at World Cup 2023.

Why the English cricket board loves Kohli & Co

Why the English cricket board loves Kohli & Co

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The Indian team boosts ECB revenues. No wonder that the ECB wants India to come as often as possible and for full five-Test series, regardless of their poor showing, reports Ashis Ray.

Sri Lanka confirm split Indian tour

Sri Lanka confirm split Indian tour

Rediff.com16 Jul 2005

Seven ODIs will be played in October and three Tests in November-December.

Run machine Guptill guides Kiwis past Sri Lanka in first ODI

Run machine Guptill guides Kiwis past Sri Lanka in first ODI

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Martin Guptill became the highest run scorer in One-Day International cricket this year as he guided New Zealand to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first game of their five match series in Christchurch, on Saturday.

India to tour Lanka for T20 tri-series in 2018; Bangladesh 3rd team

India to tour Lanka for T20 tri-series in 2018; Bangladesh 3rd team

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

During a meeting of the top board officials in Colombo on the occasion of Bangladesh's historic 100th Test match, BCCI CEO Rahul Johri is believed to have had discussions with Bangladesh Cricet Board (BCB) supremo Nazmul Hasan Papon and SLC chief Thilanga Sumathipala.

Chief selector blames 'external conspiracy' for SL's WC debacle

Chief selector blames 'external conspiracy' for SL's WC debacle

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The former champions were marred by a series of injuries, warranting replacements outside the original squad. That even led to a change of captaincy mid tournament.

Cricket's expansion: Africa aims for IPL-like league

Cricket's expansion: Africa aims for IPL-like league

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

The Africa Cricket Association (ACA) has started dialogue with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and other stakeholders to revive the once popular Afro-Asia Cup

Mandhana's blazing ton fires India to tri-series title

Mandhana's blazing ton fires India to tri-series title

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Clinical India crush Sri Lanka by 97 runs to win Women's Tri-Nation tournament

Stokes returns! England announce squad for Pakistan Tour

Stokes returns! England announce squad for Pakistan Tour

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Stokes, who sustained a hamstring tear in English domestic tournament The Hundred last month, is continuing his recovery along with Zak Crawley who fractured his right little finger at Edgbaston in July.

SL cricket chief stands down

SL cricket chief stands down

Rediff.com5 Mar 2005

Sri Lanka cricket board president Mohan de Silva is not to seek re-election, making way for Thilanga Sumathipala to return uncontested for a fifth term in charge.

Images: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 8th T20

Images: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 8th T20

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Images from the eighth match of the T20 World Cup between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, in Guyana on Monday

'Shamelessly, BCCI is sending a team to play Pakistan'

'Shamelessly, BCCI is sending a team to play Pakistan'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Is BCCI above national interest? Aaditya on proposed India-Pak match in Asia Cup

'Genuine chance': Harmanpreet upbeat ahead of WC

'Genuine chance': Harmanpreet upbeat ahead of WC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'It is a very exciting moment for us and I just want all of us to stay in a very positive frame of mind where we can give our best.'

Pakistan Cricket Board ready to take legal recourse against BCCI

Pakistan Cricket Board ready to take legal recourse against BCCI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan said it is ready to take legal recourse and seek compensation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India after the ICC ruled in Pakistan's favour in a dispute over the women's series which was not held in September-October in Dubai.

Lanka Test captain Karunaratne arrested for drink driving

Lanka Test captain Karunaratne arrested for drink driving

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

"He was arrested early this morning for drinking and driving after the vehicle driven by him hit a three wheeler and injured its driver," police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera told Reuters.

Prasad misses out on Lanka assistant coach's job

Prasad misses out on Lanka assistant coach's job

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

Booted out unceremoniously by the Indian Cricket Board, former Test pacer Venkatesh Prasad applied for the job of Sri Lanka's assistant coach but failed to find favour with the SLC who appointed former Australia batsman Stuart Law for the job.

Lanka officials head to India for T20 league talks

Lanka officials head to India for T20 league talks

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials are hopeful that hastily arranged talks with their Indian counterparts will succeed in releasing players from that country to participate in the inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) Twenty20 tournament.

No practice for Sri Lanka ahead of first Test

No practice for Sri Lanka ahead of first Test

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Sri Lanka's practice match against Board President's XI was on Friday called off without a ball being bowled due to unsuitable ground conditions. Two days of play had already been lost after unrelenting rains lashed the city since Wednesday, and the visitors were not willing to take the field on the third and final day as some parts of the ground were still damp.

Do Sri Lanka bowlers have it in them to take 20 wickets?

Do Sri Lanka bowlers have it in them to take 20 wickets?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

'Even though the immediate past has not been good we are looking for a new leaf to start with'

Cricket: SL all-rounder Perera announces retirement

Cricket: SL all-rounder Perera announces retirement

Rediff.com3 May 2021

SLC said Perera decided to retire to focus on his family life and to make way for younger players to come into the team.

'No Champions Trophy matches outside Pakistan'

'No Champions Trophy matches outside Pakistan'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

The Pakistan cricket board (PCB) will not stage matches of the 2025 Champions Trophy outside the country if India do not travel for the tournament, chairman Mohsin Naqvi said.

Champions Trophy in jeopardy, ICC cancels schedule launch

Champions Trophy in jeopardy, ICC cancels schedule launch

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) plans for a high-profile event in Lahore next week to unveil the 2025 Champions Trophy schedule have been derailed.

Perth ODI: Will Ro-Ko Fire?

Perth ODI: Will Ro-Ko Fire?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Pat Cummins captured the sentiment perfectly, calling this potentially the 'last chance' for fans Down Under to witness these legends in action. With both stalwarts set to be 39 and 40 respectively by the 2027 World Cup, every appearance carries added significance. Ro-Ko have been the heartbeat of Indian cricket for over 15 years. Their return brings an emotional lift to the team and raises expectations for the series against the world champions.

CT: Will Pak fans get to watch their fav Indian cricketers?

CT: Will Pak fans get to watch their fav Indian cricketers?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'The ICC board will meet on November 29 to discuss the Champions Trophy schedule.'

Pakistan won't travel to India for Women's ODI World Cup

Pakistan won't travel to India for Women's ODI World Cup

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

The PCB chief said India and ICC being the hosts of the tournament would decide on the neutral venue.

'Indian cricket is in good shape because of IPL'

'Indian cricket is in good shape because of IPL'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'...Now, we are dominating because we have the right facilities. We have the IPL, the richest board is India and India is the powerhouse'.