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Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

In Australia, Warner said cricketers do not have many options apart from training in their home states as of now.

Team for Lanka to be chosen on Sunday

Team for Lanka to be chosen on Sunday

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

The Indian squad for the short tour of Sri Lanka starting later this month would be picked in Mumbai on January 18, according to BCCI.

SL contract row clouds India tour

SL contract row clouds India tour

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

A protracted contract dispute between Sri Lanka Cricket and its players has reached boiling point just weeks before India are due to tour there.

'Rohit Sharma is India's No.1 cricketer'

'Rohit Sharma is India's No.1 cricketer'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Following the T20I series, the teams will play two Tests, which form a part of the 2021-23 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Mohali will host the first Test from March 4 to 8, while the second Test will be played in Bengaluru from March 12 to 16.

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

PCB says it has signed hosting rights agreement of 2025 Champions Trophy with ICC

Shaheen Afridi to undergo treatment in London: PCB

Shaheen Afridi to undergo treatment in London: PCB

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The knee injury ruled him out of the second Test against Sri Lanka and subsequent ODI series in Netherlands as well as the ongoing Asia Cup in the UAE.

Will Indian Batters Come Good In Pune?

Will Indian Batters Come Good In Pune?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Given India's batting collapses in the last two matches, key changes to the playing XI are anticipated.

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'I have always taken pride while donning the Indian jersey during my playing days and it is going to be no different when I take up this new role.'

ODI World Cup: 'Pakistan have signed a participation agreement...'

ODI World Cup: 'Pakistan have signed a participation agreement...'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

ICC said that Pakistan had signed a participation agreement to compete in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup this year in October-November.

Cricket Buzz: Mushfiqur wants board to decider his future

Cricket Buzz: Mushfiqur wants board to decider his future

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The long-serving Bangladesh skipper has come under heavy criticism for the two heavy losses with critics questioning his decision to field first on batting-friendly pitches in both Potchefstroom and Bloemfontein.

SL pull out of hosting Pakistan-Australia series

SL pull out of hosting Pakistan-Australia series

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Pakistan are looking for alternative venues for their one-day series against Australia after Sri Lanka withdrew an offer to host the matches.

Indian business houses buy all 7 SLPL franchisees

Indian business houses buy all 7 SLPL franchisees

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Indian business enterprises showed keen interest in the inaugural edition of the Sri Lanka Premier League, buying all the seven contesting franchises on offer, even as the Board of Control for Cricket in India decided not to allow its players to participate in the Twenty20 league.

Repeat offender Gunathilaka gets some reprieve in sexual assault case

Repeat offender Gunathilaka gets some reprieve in sexual assault case

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Three out of his four sexual assault charges dropped by Public Prosecutor in Sydney.

Home sweet home: Pakistan savour emotional series win

Home sweet home: Pakistan savour emotional series win

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

After a decade as Test nomads, Pakistan were unsure how to exploit their home advantage.

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The T20 showpiece is also seen as a major stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make a comeback after 128 years when the big event kicks off on June 1.

Asia Cup: Pakistan wants to host more matches now?

Asia Cup: Pakistan wants to host more matches now?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

The PCB will try to get more matches of the Asia Cup to be staged in Pakistan when the ACC board meets in Dubai on Sunday.

Australian cricket team 'comfortable' with London security

Australian cricket team 'comfortable' with London security

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The Australian cricket board said it is comfortable with the level of security provided to their Champions Trophy team following Saturday night's attack in London that killed seven people.

Misbah wants help from world for regular home series in Pakistan

Misbah wants help from world for regular home series in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Pakistan have been forced to play most of their 'home' matches in the United Arab Emirates, but have hosted teams such as Zimbabwe and West Indies in recent years.

Shakib devises new technique to aid batting

Shakib devises new technique to aid batting

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

However, during the Chennai Test, Shakib's performance with the bat was underwhelming, and he conceded over six runs an over in the 21 overs he bowled and questions arose about a possible finger issue.

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Raja's exit was only a matter of time after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had appointed him last year, was ousted in April after losing a confidence vote in parliament.

Indo-Pak series: Sharif has given Pakistan approval to play in Lanka?

Indo-Pak series: Sharif has given Pakistan approval to play in Lanka?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

According to sources, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has given his nod to Pakistan to play a bilateral series against India in Sri Lanka.

'Situation not ideal': Rohit on alarming pollution level

'Situation not ideal': Rohit on alarming pollution level

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

India captain Rohit Sharma expressed deep concerns about the vitiated air quality in Indian cities.

'Pakistan hungry for Asia Cup and World Cup glory'

'Pakistan hungry for Asia Cup and World Cup glory'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Every player in this team is hungry for success: Babar Azam

Malinga set to quit international cricket next year

Malinga set to quit international cricket next year

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

'I want to play in the T20 World Cup and then end my career'

MCC backs umpires in Angelo Mathews 'time-out' furore

MCC backs umpires in Angelo Mathews 'time-out' furore

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The MCC, custodians of the game's laws, said on Saturday that the umpires had made the correct call in declaring that Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews had "timed out" in his side's World Cup clash against Bangladesh.

Find out why Pakistan suspended 16 bowlers

Find out why Pakistan suspended 16 bowlers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

In a major crackdown against chucking, a senior official revealed that Pakistan on Thursday suspended 16 domestic bowlers with suspect actions following the ban of ace off-spinner Saeed Ajmal.

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.

Why PCB chief Sethi took a dig at BCCI secretary Shah

Why PCB chief Sethi took a dig at BCCI secretary Shah

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The simmering tension between India and Pakistan cricket boards was palpable after PCB chief Najam Sethi took a sarcastic jibe at BCCI secretary Jay Shah.

Buzz: This cricketer was sacked for fixing, now appointed coach by PCB

Buzz: This cricketer was sacked for fixing, now appointed coach by PCB

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Fired four years ago following allegations of match-fixing, Ejaz Ahmed junior has been controversially appointed head coach of the Pakistan squad for the Asian Emerging Nations Cup, to be held in Karachi and Colombo in December.

Hockey India boss slams BCCI over Indo-Pak cricket ties

Hockey India boss slams BCCI over Indo-Pak cricket ties

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

'It is all about money (that BCCI wants to play Pakistan) but in times like these you have to rise above monetary gains'

IPL 2022: Why Bangladesh's Taskin won't join Lucknow

IPL 2022: Why Bangladesh's Taskin won't join Lucknow

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed, who was approached by IPL side Lucknow Super Giants as a replacement for injured England quick Mark Wood, will not participate in the T20 league, the Bangladesh Cricket board said.

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.

Why Williamson rejected New Zealand national contract

Why Williamson rejected New Zealand national contract

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Kane Williamson will opt out of a handful of internationals in January to take up a contract in South Africa's Twenty20 league.

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.

Got the shock of my life when I watched PCB's video: Wasim Akram

Got the shock of my life when I watched PCB's video: Wasim Akram

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram asked PCB to delete and apologise to fans for making a commemorative video clip without featuring Imran Khan.

BCCI unaware of Dhoni's pull-out plan

BCCI unaware of Dhoni's pull-out plan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

The Cricket Board on Monday said it has not received any intimation from India's ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to exclude him from the Sri Lanka-bound squad.

Injured Tamim steps down as Bangladesh ODI captain

Injured Tamim steps down as Bangladesh ODI captain

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Tamim Iqbal will miss the Asia Cup as he continues to recover from a back injury.

England to appoint Jayawardene as short-term batting consultant

England to appoint Jayawardene as short-term batting consultant

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene is set to be appointed as a batting consultant by England for their upcoming Test and limited-overs series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

Siraj's form 'a great sign for us going into the World Cup'

Siraj's form 'a great sign for us going into the World Cup'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feel pacer Mohammed Siraj's outstanding run of form in 50-over cricket augers well for the Indian team heading into the World Cup later this year.

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.