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Gunathilaka's six-match ban reduced by half on appeal

Gunathilaka's six-match ban reduced by half on appeal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The remaining three matches will be part of a suspended sentence over a one-year period, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement.

Asia Cup: Watch Out For These Players!

Asia Cup: Watch Out For These Players!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Players from the other teams who could push the Men in Blue to the limit.

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.

India to skip Dhaka meet? 'Asia Cup can happen only if...'

India to skip Dhaka meet? 'Asia Cup can happen only if...'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The future of the Asia Cup -- a six-team tournament, which will be played in T20 format, is clouded in uncertainty.

SL calls tenders to sell premier league franchises

SL calls tenders to sell premier league franchises

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

The Sri Lanka Cricket Board invited bids to sponsor the seven teams in their IPL-style Twenty20 premier league, amid continued refusal by their Indian counterparts to send their players.

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.

India to host T20 Asia Cup in 2025

India to host T20 Asia Cup in 2025

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

India will host the next edition of the men's Asia Cup cricket tournament in the T20 format in 2025 as a pre-cursor to the T20 World Cup scheduled in the country in 2026.

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that head coach Gautam Gambhir has a firm grip on the team and is popular among the players.

India vs Pakistan: A rivalry bereft of fire and fury!

India vs Pakistan: A rivalry bereft of fire and fury!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Pakistan have managed three wins in 16 matches in T20Is but they have never beaten India in the ODIs in 11 attempts.

'Virat Kohli will beat me': Sachin Tendulkar predicted

'Virat Kohli will beat me': Sachin Tendulkar predicted

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Rajeev Shukla recalled his conversations with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, revealing that the 'Master Blaster' had expressed confidence that a young Virat Kohli could one day break his major batting records.

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The 45-year-old former Delhi captain, who becomes the BCCI's 37th president, succeeds Roger Binny, who resigned last month after turning 70.

SL urges India to send players for T20 league

SL urges India to send players for T20 league

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Sri Lanka Cricket chairman Somachandra de Silva on Wednesday revealed that the island nation's sports minister has written to his Indian counterpart, urging him to resolve the deadlock over Indian players' participation in its Twenty20 league.

India gear up for Sri Lanka ODIs; Saha set to play

India gear up for Sri Lanka ODIs; Saha set to play

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Uncertanity over the availability of Wriddhiman Saha, who had a split webbing in his right hand, for the first One-Day International against Sri Lanka seems to be over as the wicketkeeper batsman looked fit ahead of the opening game, in Cuttack on Sunday.

'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.

Afghanistan's series against Pakistan in SL on schedule

Afghanistan's series against Pakistan in SL on schedule

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The Afghanistan cricket team might take a roundabout route to reach Sri Lanka for their three-match ODI series against Pakistan, scheduled to begin in Colombo on September 3.

India unlikely to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: BCCI sources

India unlikely to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: BCCI sources

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The Indian cricket team is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year, BCCI sources told ANI.

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.'

Indo-Pak ties continue to impact ICC Champions Trophy prep

Indo-Pak ties continue to impact ICC Champions Trophy prep

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) expressed its satisfaction over the detailed briefing of arrangements presented by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials for next year's Champions Trophy, sources told Geo News.

Hope ICC suspending SLC doesn't affect our schedule: Mendis

Hope ICC suspending SLC doesn't affect our schedule: Mendis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

A concerned Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis on Sunday hoped the ICC's suspension of the nation's cricket body will not affect the upcoming fixtures of the national team and the preparations for the men's U19 World Cup in Colombo early next year.

BCCI's visit to Pakistan: What did they discuss?

BCCI's visit to Pakistan: What did they discuss?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Binny and Shukla travelled to Pakistan following an invitation to members of the Asian Cricket Council

Sri Lankan cricket team arrive in Kolkata

Sri Lankan cricket team arrive in Kolkata

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Dinesh Chandimal-led Sri Lankan squad,on Wednesday arrived for their six-week tour of India, which starts here with the first of the three-Test series, beginning on November 16.

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.

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Babri has in the past also worked with some players helping them understand how to handle pressure situations and get through bad performances and personal issues.

ICC's double standards? 'Why aren't India and Pakistan banned?'

ICC's double standards? 'Why aren't India and Pakistan banned?'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The BCCI has refused to send its team to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy and there speculation that the entire tournament could be moved out of the country.

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.

Why UAE Sacrificed Knock-Out Entry Against Pakistan

Why UAE Sacrificed Knock-Out Entry Against Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

When I asked UAE Skipper Muhammad Waseem why his team did not appeal for a walkover, he said his team had come to play, and that they had decided to wait as per the request from the authorities. Would any Test-playing country have waited and remained sporting enough to sacrifice their opportunity to play in the knock-out stage?

Can't stop players from participating in IPL: Lanka Board

Can't stop players from participating in IPL: Lanka Board

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Reacting to mounting pressure on the authorities to prevent the Sri Lankan cricketers from taking part in the upcoming Indian Premier League, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has said it was powerless to stop the players.

Women's World Cup prize money hits historic high

Women's World Cup prize money hits historic high

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The 13th edition of the global showpiece event, beginning on September 30, is being jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: Will Sanju Samson Replace Abhishek Sharma?

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: Will Sanju Samson Replace Abhishek Sharma?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the must-win match against Zimbabwe on Thursday?

Shanaka replaces injured Perera as SL captain for India series

Shanaka replaces injured Perera as SL captain for India series

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Left-arm fast bowler Binura Fernando will miss the three one-dayers against India after spraining his left ankle during practice but will be available for the T20 matches.

Pakistan-Afghanistan ODI series postponed until next year

Pakistan-Afghanistan ODI series postponed until next year

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

With commercial flights from Kabul airport yet to resume, media reports said the Afghanistan team had been looking to travel to Pakistan by road and fly to Colombo via Dubai.

Noida Test: Opening day's play called off

Noida Test: Opening day's play called off

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

This is the first-ever Test between New Zealand against Afghanistan who got their Test status in 2017.

Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya key for India in T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma

Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya key for India in T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Former captain Rohit Sharma highlighted Arshdeep Singh's effectiveness with the new ball and in the death overs.

Malinga named SL specialist bowling coach for Aus tour

Malinga named SL specialist bowling coach for Aus tour

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

The appointment will be effective from February 1 to 20.

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Matt Short will have a role in Australia's leadership group during the Twenty20 series against Pakistan and has put his hand up to stand in as captain

Cricket Buzz: Inzamam's 'most challenging job ever'

Cricket Buzz: Inzamam's 'most challenging job ever'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Inzamam-ul-Haq says the tenure has been the most challenging of his professional career as he was subjected to 'hurtful criticism'

Pak plan tournament with Eng and Lanka

Pak plan tournament with Eng and Lanka

Rediff.com26 Dec 2002

The triangular series with Sri Lanka and England is one of the main alternatives being pursued in case the Indians do not tour Pakistan in April-May next year.\n\n\n\n

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.

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Save Jasprit Bumrah, whose injury-prone body and exceptional skills demand workload management, questions are now being raised as to why the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja opted out of Duleep Trophy.