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PCB adamant about holding Champions Trophy final in Lahore

PCB adamant about holding Champions Trophy final in Lahore

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The source said that the PCB is expecting to get some sort of viable answer from the BCCI officials at the upcoming meeting on the progress they have made (if any) on seeking clearance from their government to send their team to Pakistan early next year for the tournament.

Champions Trophy: PCB makes India a unique proposal

Champions Trophy: PCB makes India a unique proposal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The Indian team has long gap between its group matches and Lahore is located close to the Indian border.

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.

Pant Or Rahul? Who Will India Pick For 1st ODI?

Pant Or Rahul? Who Will India Pick For 1st ODI?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Choose Your India team for the first ODI against England in Nagpur.

Asia Cup: Pakistan call up Dahani, Zaman as back-ups

Asia Cup: Pakistan call up Dahani, Zaman as back-ups

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Shahnawaz Dahani and Zaman Khan will come into the Asia Cup squad but no decision had been made yet regarding Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah.

Bangladesh replace injured duo for Lanka Tests

Bangladesh replace injured duo for Lanka Tests

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Bangladesh batsman Naeem Islam and left-arm spinner Enamul Haque have been ruled out of two-Test series against Sri Lanka after picking up injuries, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Monday.

Mumbai rain delays India's Asia Cup squad announcement

Mumbai rain delays India's Asia Cup squad announcement

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The BCCI press conference scheduled at 1.30pm in Mumbai is 'expected to be delayed owing to weather disruptions'.

Hafeez front-runner to don Pakistan's chief selector's cap

Hafeez front-runner to don Pakistan's chief selector's cap

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is a front-runner to become the national team's chief selector after the conclusion of the team's ongoing Sri Lanka tour.

Ranatunga to lead Sri Lankan cricket panel

Ranatunga to lead Sri Lankan cricket panel

Rediff.com22 May 2005

The former Sri Lanka captain has been appointed chairman of a nine-member cricket committee that includes seven former national team skippers.

SL players to abide by board's IPL dictat

SL players to abide by board's IPL dictat

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara said his national team-mates playing in the Indian Premier League will have to abide by their cricket board's decision asking them to return home midway into the Twenty20 league for the tour of England.

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The push for a two-tier system gained traction following Australia's blockbuster series against India, which set attendance records.

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Days after the Board of Control for Cricket in India's request to the government for clearance on resumption of cricketing ties with Pakistan, the External Affairs Ministry said no decision has been taken on it.

Shakib steers B'desh to victory amid 'time out' drama

Shakib steers B'desh to victory amid 'time out' drama

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, in New Delhi, on Monday.

Trott wants Afghanistan to breach next frontier...

Trott wants Afghanistan to breach next frontier...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Armed with a potent bowling attack, Afghanistan initially felt more comfortable defending totals but their batters have shown maturity as they have taken the side to back-to-back victories, chasing totals.

World Cup impasse: ICC chairman Barclay, CEO Allardice to meet Sethi

World Cup impasse: ICC chairman Barclay, CEO Allardice to meet Sethi

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The ICC chairman Greg Barclay and CEO Geoff Allardice will be meeting PCB chairman Najam Sethi at board's Lahore headquarters to discuss the issues related to their participation in the ODI World Cup.

Knee injury rules Malinga out of IPL, confirms SLC

Knee injury rules Malinga out of IPL, confirms SLC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Sri Lanka pace spearhead Lasith Malinga has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League after his franchise, Mumbai Indians' medical team found him unifit for at least another four months because of an recurring knee injury.

Murali's doosra report sent to ICC

Murali's doosra report sent to ICC

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

The report from the University of Western Australia was sent with the observations of the bowling review group to the ICC.

'PCB has to be very careful as the Indian board can't be trusted'

'PCB has to be very careful as the Indian board can't be trusted'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Former Pakistan captain and batting great, Javed Miandad believes that the Pakistan Cricket Board should tread carefully while dealing with the Indian cricket board over the planned bilateral series in December.

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.'

India-Pakistan cricket series: PCB's ultimatum to BCCI

India-Pakistan cricket series: PCB's ultimatum to BCCI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

With time running out for the proposed India-Pakistan cricket series, the Pakistan Cricket Board has said it would call off the much-talked-about rubber if the Indian government does not give its approval in the next couple of days.

U-19 Asia Cup: India meet Pak on Dec 10

U-19 Asia Cup: India meet Pak on Dec 10

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The tournament final will be played at the Dubai International Stadium on December 17. All group matches and semi-finals will be played at the ICC Academy Ovals 1 and 2.

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Fans can expect a wide open tournament in the absence of an overwhelming favourite in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Lanka selectors ask players to clear availability for England

Lanka selectors ask players to clear availability for England

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

With the contract dispute between Sri Lanka Cricket and the players yet to resolved, the selectors have asked players to come clear on their availability for the forthcoming tour of Ireland and England.

ICC proposal: 'South Africa did not sell out to Big Three'

ICC proposal: 'South Africa did not sell out to Big Three'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Cricket South Africa (CSA) did not sell out to India, England and Australia over the decision to allow the 'Big Three' to effectively take control of the sport, president Chris Nenzani said on Tuesday.

Cricket Buzz: Dravid's proposal gets BCCI backing

Cricket Buzz: Dravid's proposal gets BCCI backing

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Dravid, who is also tipped to take additional charge as the director of NationalCricketAcademy in Bengaluru, had recently suggested that talented young cricketers should get some vocational training, which can help them later in their lives.

Ranatunga blames Jayasuriya, Attapattu and poor planning for SL's ODI failure!

Ranatunga blames Jayasuriya, Attapattu and poor planning for SL's ODI failure!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Refusing to blame the players for the debacle in the ongoing One-Day series in India, former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga said the country's administrators are responsible for the fiasco which has also disturbed the team's World Cup preparations.

SLC reject BCCI request on IPL players

SLC reject BCCI request on IPL players

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

In what could strain the relations between the BCCI and Sri Lanka Cricket, the Lankan government and the Lankan cricket board have decided to stick to their decision of calling back national cricketer, playing in the IPL, by May 5.

'ICC's approval to revamped proposal will harm world cricket'

'ICC's approval to revamped proposal will harm world cricket'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zaka Ashraf has said that the widespread change in the ICC's governance and structure, initiated by the India, Australia and England cricket boards, would harm world cricket.

SL wants Ganguly for the tri-series

SL wants Ganguly for the tri-series

Rediff.com17 Jul 2005

Sri Lanka Cricket chairman Jayantha Dharmadasa said it was improper to punish the skipper alone for team's slow overrates

Hasnain to replace injured Afridi in Pakistan's Asia Cup squad

Hasnain to replace injured Afridi in Pakistan's Asia Cup squad

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Former champions Pakistan begin their Asia Cup campaign in an August 28 blockbuster against arch-rivals India in Dubai.

Narine banned from bowling in international cricket

Narine banned from bowling in international cricket

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

An independent assessment revealed that all variations of Narine's deliveries exceeded the 15-degree limit.

Giles ruled out of Lanka series

Giles ruled out of Lanka series

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

England spinner Ashley Giles will have a groin operation on Tuesday

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

Depleted India face tough warm-up against SL President's XI

Depleted India face tough warm-up against SL President's XI

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

A depleted India will be thoroughly tested by Sri Lanka Cricket Board President's XI, which boasts of six players from the Test squad, in the three-day warm-up match, starting at the Colts Cricket Club in Colombo, on Tuesday.

India vs Pakistan called off! All about WCL controversy

India vs Pakistan called off! All about WCL controversy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

A veterans' cricket match involving India and Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends in London on Sunday has been cancelled after Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, refused to be a part of it citing the Pahalgam terror attack in April.

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.

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

Bangladesh coach fired for shocking behaviour

Bangladesh coach fired for shocking behaviour

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has suspended men's team head coach Chandika Hathurusingha due to inappropriate conduct by him during last year's ODI World Cup in India.

Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan on March 1

Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan on March 1

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The BCCI is yet to give its consent to the tentative schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy next year.

Playing in Pakistan will depend on availability of senior players: SLC

Playing in Pakistan will depend on availability of senior players: SLC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The Sri Lankan team began its tour of Pakistan last week after 10 of its main players refused to travel, citing security concerns.