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De Kock-led Proteas touchdown in Karachi

De Kock-led Proteas touchdown in Karachi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

CSA on Friday said that Marco Jansen has replaced Ottniel Baartman, who has been ruled out "due to medical reasons of a separate nature.".

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'This is a landmark moment for Lord's, with women's cricket now documented in the dressing rooms for the first time.'

Buzz: BCCI sponsors not concerned over Ganguly endorsing rival

Buzz: BCCI sponsors not concerned over Ganguly endorsing rival

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Asked if Ganguly would be cornered at the meeting, he laughed and cited an example.

I don't think we are begging India to play with us: PCB

I don't think we are begging India to play with us: PCB

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan on Thursday said that the BCCI was willing to play a bilateral series with Pakistan but it was the Indian government which has refused to clear such a contest. Khan told the media that as far as he knew the Indian Cricket Board was willing to schedule a bilateral series with Pakistan. "But at the moment they can't do anything as their government is not giving clearance for such a series. So even our hands are tied now," he said.

1st Test, Day 1: Seamer Fernando puts Sri Lanka on top

1st Test, Day 1: Seamer Fernando puts Sri Lanka on top

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Vishwa Fernando bagged four wickets as Sri Lanka took the honours on day one of the first Test against South Africa by reducing their hosts to 235 all out at Kingsmead on Wednesday.

ICC approves stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

ICC approves stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

A player guilty of ball-tampering could now be banned for up to six Tests or 12 Oone-dayers after the International Cricket Council introduced harsher sanctions at its five-day Annual Conference in Dublin.

ICC events: Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy, India to host 2026 World T20

ICC events: Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy, India to host 2026 World T20

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Major cricket event will return to Pakistan after more than two decades with the country set to host the 2025 Champions Trophy, an ICC flagship tournament.

For first time in 6 years Pakistan set to play home series

For first time in 6 years Pakistan set to play home series

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Zimbabwe set to become first team to tour Pak after terror fears in March 2009.

Delhi smog: Will BCCI call off India v Bangladesh T20?

Delhi smog: Will BCCI call off India v Bangladesh T20?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Air pollution levels in New Delhi escalated to hazardous and visibility dropped significantly as a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts of the city on Sunday morning.

IPL: Clash of new captains as CSK take on Gujarat Titans

IPL: Clash of new captains as CSK take on Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings clash against Gujarat Titans in a repeat of last season's final in the IPL 2024 match in Chennai on Tuesday.

BCCI seeks govt nod to host Asia Cup involving Pakistan

BCCI seeks govt nod to host Asia Cup involving Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will seek the government's clearance to conduct the 2018 Asia Cup, involving Pakistan, in India despite losing the hosting rights of the Under-19 continental event due to Pakistan Cricket Board's objections.

No World Cup panic for Pakistan despite Aussie drubbing

No World Cup panic for Pakistan despite Aussie drubbing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Mani said the selectors and management had solid reasons for resting six regular players against Australia.

Mumbai Indians to seek replacement for Malinga

Mumbai Indians to seek replacement for Malinga

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Mumbai Indians have decided to ask the Board of Control for Cricket in India for a replacement for their injured pace bowler Lasith Malinga.

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Will Ravi Shastri be retained or will the BCCI opt for a new face?

Bangladesh hope batters come good against Afghanistan

Bangladesh hope batters come good against Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Bangladesh eye an improved performance from their batters in their 2nd group match against Afghanistan on Sunday in the Asia Cup 2023.

Ashwin stars as India crush SL to win T20I series

Ashwin stars as India crush SL to win T20I series

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin weaved his magic with a career-best four-wicket haul as India thrashed Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the deciding third and final Twenty20 International, to clinch the three-match series 2-1, in Visakhapatnam, on Sunday.

'India and Pakistan can play a bilateral series after IPL'

'India and Pakistan can play a bilateral series after IPL'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Najam Sethi is confident that Pakistan and India can play a short bilateral series after the Indian Premier League (IPL) this summer.

West Indies call off tour, Sri Lanka fill void with five ODIs

West Indies call off tour, Sri Lanka fill void with five ODIs

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

In an extraordinary turn of events, the West Indies cricket team today pulled out of the remaining part of its India tour in the wake of an acrimonious ongoing pay dispute with their Board, prompting a livid BCCI to rope in Sri Lanka for a five-match ODI series.

Lahore may host an ODI series later this year: Sethi

Lahore may host an ODI series later this year: Sethi

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Devoid of any international cricket since the 2009 terror attack on the Sri Lankan team, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi is hopeful of an international series in Lahore later this year.

Zimbabwe team arrives in Pakistan amid tight security

Zimbabwe team arrives in Pakistan amid tight security

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The Zimbabwe cricket team arrived in Lahore on Tuesday, the first test-playing nation to tour Pakistan since a gun attack on Sri Lanka's team bus in 2009 had left six policemen and a van driver dead.

England's bullying culture: Ask the Indians, says Pietersen!

England's bullying culture: Ask the Indians, says Pietersen!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Kevin Pietersen has named India among the teams that could confirm the "horrendous and highly disturbing" culture of bullying within the English cricket outfit.

2 killed in suicide blast near Gaddafi stadium in Pakistan

2 killed in suicide blast near Gaddafi stadium in Pakistan

Rediff.com30 May 2015

A suicide bomber got within striking distance of Gaddafi stadium where over 20,000 people were watching a Pakistan-Zimbabwe ODI but was foiled by a policeman, who along with a civilian, was killed when the militant blew himself up.

Buzz: 'Pollard as WI skipper is step in right direction'

Buzz: 'Pollard as WI skipper is step in right direction'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The 50-year-old Lara also gave his opinion as to what the team is required to do to become successful in the longest format of the game.

2015 Rewind: Kohli leads new dawn of Indian cricket

2015 Rewind: Kohli leads new dawn of Indian cricket

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Indian cricket's fortunes ebbed and flowed in 2015 with Virat Kohli successfully leading the national side in Tests and Mahendra Singh Dhoni appearing to be losing his midas touch, while in off the field drama Shashank Manohar returned as the president of Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Cricket Buzz: India 'A' beat South Africa 'A' by innings and 30 runs

Cricket Buzz: India 'A' beat South Africa 'A' by innings and 30 runs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Pacer Mohammed Siraj bagged his maiden 10-wicket haul as India 'A' beat South Africa 'A' by a comprehensive innings and 30 runs after stiff resistance from the middle order on the final day of the first 'Test'.

Why are the legends of Indian cricket silent?

Why are the legends of Indian cricket silent?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

'How do any of the cricketers who have been idolised by millions of fans not just for their ability, but also for their integrity and strength of character, continue to stay silent spectators, asks Faisal Shariff.

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'

New Indian coach to have tenure till 2019 World Cup: BCCI

New Indian coach to have tenure till 2019 World Cup: BCCI

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acting president C.K. Khanna on Wednesday said that the new coach for the Indian cricket team, whose tenure will be fixed at least till 2019 World Cup, will be announced before the Sri Lankan tour.

India vs Bangla T20: Delhi's post-Diwali air pollution a cause of concern

India vs Bangla T20: Delhi's post-Diwali air pollution a cause of concern

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

The rotation policy followed by the BCCI and the travel route for the visiting team forced the BCCI to schedule the first match of the tour in Delhi

Venues to be decided for SL tour on Sep 6

Venues to be decided for SL tour on Sep 6

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

The Indians will play the best-of-seven ODI series from Oct 25 to Nov 12 and the three-Test series between Dec 1 and 22 against Sri Lanka.

U19 WC: Afghanistan seek history against England

U19 WC: Afghanistan seek history against England

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Having punched above their weight, Afghanistan now face England in the Super League semifinals of the U-19 World Cup

FIVE reasons why India lost the Galle Test

FIVE reasons why India lost the Galle Test

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Harish Kotian/Rediff.com highlights what Virat Kohli needs to ponder about, after the Galle defeat

Oz will take time to get back to the top: Clarke

Oz will take time to get back to the top: Clarke

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Australia's journey back up the Test world rankings is not going to happen overnight but the upcoming series in Sri Lanka will be an indication of their current status, captain Michael Clarke said on Thursday.

India are not invincible, says Kohli

India are not invincible, says Kohli

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

India captain Virat Kohli said his team were not invincible after the defending champions allowed Sri Lanka to chase down a target of 322 to win a pulsating Champions Trophy match at The Oval on Thursday.

Lankans face wet start to tour

Lankans face wet start to tour

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Rain may wash out the opening day of the tourists' three-day match against the BCCI President's XI in Bangalore on Saturday.

Of Sanga's glittering career and a regret...

Of Sanga's glittering career and a regret...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

'I would have loved to win a 50-over World Cup. We had two chances, but we didn't convert them.' 'There are regrets, but not regrets that I will be thinking about for years and years.'

It was strange even by usual standards: Sangakkara

It was strange even by usual standards: Sangakkara

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara showered encomiums on his teammates after they scored a comprehensive 97-run win over New Zealand in the first ODI of the Compaq Cup tri-series on Tuesday.

Rohit wants more from his players even after convincing win

Rohit wants more from his players even after convincing win

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

After the batters' fine performances, speed merchants Umran Malik (3/57) and Mohammed Siraj (2/30) put the icing on the cake in a lopsided game, though Rohit said India could have bowled better as a team.

PHOTOS, Day 3: Mendis hits ton as Sri Lanka stay alive in Colombo Test

PHOTOS, Day 3: Mendis hits ton as Sri Lanka stay alive in Colombo Test

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, on Saturday.

Pakistan sack captain Sarfaraz

Pakistan sack captain Sarfaraz

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Azhar Ali to lead the Test side, Babar Azam to lead T20s