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Modi govt to decide on India-Pakistan series in UAE in December

Modi govt to decide on India-Pakistan series in UAE in December

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

India are scheduled to play a bilateral series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in December.

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.

Shastri will step down! 'I've achieved all I wanted'

Shastri will step down! 'I've achieved all I wanted'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Team India head coach Ravi Shastri intends to step down from his role after the T20 World Cup. He says he has achieved everything there was and does not want to overstay his welcome.

Pakistan dreads becoming no-go area again after NZ snub

Pakistan dreads becoming no-go area again after NZ snub

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

After a decade spent trying to woo back cricket's international elite, Pakistan is facing the prospect of being declared the game's no-go area again, and the anger is palpable.

36 summers later, Arshdeep has same fate as Chetan Sharma

36 summers later, Arshdeep has same fate as Chetan Sharma

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Maninder Singh, the talented left-arm spinner, was taken to cleaners with utter disdain, but he never faced public wrath.

Cricket Buzz: England drop Moeen, Woakes for 2nd Test against New Zealand

Cricket Buzz: England drop Moeen, Woakes for 2nd Test against New Zealand

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The fitness of Ben Stokes remains an issue. The all-rounder did not bowl in the first Test due to a back problem and could play again as a specialist batsman ahead of Vince.

'Virat doesn't take a backward step'

'Virat doesn't take a backward step'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

'His team mirrors the way he plays his cricket.'

How England can get Kohli, Dhoni to play in The Hundred

How England can get Kohli, Dhoni to play in The Hundred

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Former opener Mark Butcher feels the England and Wales Cricket Board should have agreed to the BCCI's request to change the Test series schedule to accommodate the remaining games of IPL as it would have given ECB the leverage to get top Indian players for its The Hundred tournament.

Pakistan include Sarfaraz, Haider in T20 World Cup squad

Pakistan include Sarfaraz, Haider in T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq was named interim head coach following the resignation of Misbah ul-Haq.

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.

Will big money lure foreign players to play in Pakistan?

Will big money lure foreign players to play in Pakistan?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

In a bid to convince foreign players to fly down to Lahore and play in the final of the second edition of Pakistan Super League, the Pakistan Cricket Board is luring overseas recruits with extra money and better accomodation facilities at the National Cricket Academy.

PIX: India's biosecure bubble for Tests in Australia

PIX: India's biosecure bubble for Tests in Australia

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Those players not involved in the Indian Premier League, as well as coaching and support staff, will make the Adelaide Oval their home once the white-ball tour of England concludes following Wednesday's third ODI in Manchester.

Not expecting England to tour Pak in return: Misbah

Not expecting England to tour Pak in return: Misbah

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Pakistan are scheduled to play three Tests and as many T20Is. The first of three-match Test series is slated to get underway from July 30

Tambe, the oldest and first Indian player in CPL T20

Tambe, the oldest and first Indian player in CPL T20

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Pravin Tambe made his IPL debut at the age of 41 in 2013.

Up to 'match-winner' Kuldeep to help himself: Raju

Up to 'match-winner' Kuldeep to help himself: Raju

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The former India spinner has also backed the underperforming left-arm Chinaman bowler to make the cut for the T20 World Cup squad.

Unrealistic to give opportunity to all youngsters in Sri Lanka: Dravid

Unrealistic to give opportunity to all youngsters in Sri Lanka: Dravid

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Dravid said Sri Lanka tour can't be looked at as an India 'A' tour where most players get to play.

2015: Indian cricket went from despair to deliverance

2015: Indian cricket went from despair to deliverance

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Test series victories over Sri Lanka and South Africa ensured Virat Kohli could justify the team's failures earlier in the year.

The birth of Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler

The birth of Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

First coach Manhas remembers 17-year-old terrorising Ranji batters at nets

Pakistan ready to play against India at neutral venue: PCB CEO

Pakistan ready to play against India at neutral venue: PCB CEO

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

PCB is trying to convince other boards to start sending their teams to Pakistan to play limited overs matches.

Check Out Asia Cup 2022 Schedule

Check Out Asia Cup 2022 Schedule

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The tournament, which returns after a four-year absence, will be played in the T20 format this year with an eye on the T20 World Cup later this year.

Hopefully it swings a bit in morning and we can get them: Kyle Jamiesion

Hopefully it swings a bit in morning and we can get them: Kyle Jamiesion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson on Thursday said his team will need to make the most of the second new ball when play resumes on the second morning of the first Test against India.

Was asked to quit and drive auto after unsuccessful 2019 IPL: Siraj

Was asked to quit and drive auto after unsuccessful 2019 IPL: Siraj

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The 27-year-old has since come a long way and is one of the three players retained by the franchise that is still eying its first ever title in the lucrative league.

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If the conditions change and we can have the Asia Cup, it must be held as earnings from it are distributed as development funds to member countries for next two years'

Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of Bangladesh ODIs

Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of Bangladesh ODIs

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Jadeja, 33, was forced to withdraw from India's Asia Cup campaign after the group stages in order to undergo surgery for a chronic knee problem. Jadeja missed the whole T20 World Cup, despite India coach Rahul Dravid's initial optimism that he may recuperate in time to participate in India's campaign.

These Knights are all set for IPL!

These Knights are all set for IPL!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

KKR's Andre Russell is all geared up for the second leg of IPL, starting on September 19, as he departed for the UAE on Thursday.

Former Pak spinner Saqlain to help England for India tour

Former Pak spinner Saqlain to help England for India tour

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq as a spin consultant to the national cricket team for its upcoming tour of India. Saqlain will reach India on November 1 and remain with the English team for 15 days, helping them prepare for a Test series, which is expected to be played on spin friendly pitches. The five-Test series is starting on November 9.

BCCI AGM set to approve 10-team IPL from 2022

BCCI AGM set to approve 10-team IPL from 2022

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The inclusion of two new franchises in the Indian Premier League, a discussion on the contentious tax exemption demanded by the ICC for global events in India and the formation of various cricket committees will be on top of the agenda when the BCCI holds its 89th AGM, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.

Shoaib Malik to miss third Bangladesh T20I due to son's illness

Shoaib Malik to miss third Bangladesh T20I due to son's illness

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Malik is married to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza. The two sports stars have a three-year old son, Izhaan.

How successful is India in catching economic offenders?

How successful is India in catching economic offenders?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Despite Nirav Modi win, in the last five years, India managed to bring only about 20 fugitive offenders.

Asia Cup: Sub-continental giants resume rivalry

Asia Cup: Sub-continental giants resume rivalry

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh can beat each other on their day

ODI series win against India would give us lot of confidence: Bavuma

ODI series win against India would give us lot of confidence: Bavuma

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

South Africa's white-ball skipper Temba Bavuma believes that a series win over India in the upcoming three-match ODI rubber will give the home team a "hell lot of confidence" going ahead.

ECB-BCCI yet to decide on outcome of cancelled Test

ECB-BCCI yet to decide on outcome of cancelled Test

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

ECB writes to ICC, wants the ICC's Dispute Resolution Committee to address the issue and expect that a forfeiture would be granted so that they can claim insurance as they are going to lose 40 million pound if the match is declared abandoned due to COVID.

IPL 2022 will throw open options of future India captains

IPL 2022 will throw open options of future India captains

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'One thing I can say is that they would be watching the fast-bowling department more than anything else as they are going to Australia in four months' times after the IPL.'

How Hardik has infused energy into Gujarat Titans

How Hardik has infused energy into Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Hardik Pandya's philosophy of playing 'not just to win' but 'to entertain' has infused energy and life into Gujarat Titans

Rabada compares IPL bio-bubble to 'luxury prison'

Rabada compares IPL bio-bubble to 'luxury prison'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Rabada is set to enter another bio-secure bubble against visiting England in a white-ball series starting on Friday.

Khawaja asks Finch, Cummins to clean the air over Langer

Khawaja asks Finch, Cummins to clean the air over Langer

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Clearly he didn't get the length of contract extension offer that he was after so it hasn't been ideal, but I don't subscribe to the fact that it was individuals that were key to making the decision, said selection chief, George Bailey.

'Pakistani batsmen don't have Kohli's class'

'Pakistani batsmen don't have Kohli's class'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

'There is a vast difference in pedigree of Virat and Akmal.'

Arjun Tendulkar, Sreesanth register for IPL auction

Arjun Tendulkar, Sreesanth register for IPL auction

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The player registration deadline closed on Thursday and the list comprises 207 international players including 21 capped Indians.

Living in bio-bubble not sustainable lifestyle: Starc

Living in bio-bubble not sustainable lifestyle: Starc

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

'It's tough going -- we get to play cricket, (so) we can't complain too much -- but in terms of wellbeing of players, staff and officials, how long can you stay in hubs for?'

Ex-Pakistan batsman Jamshed jailed in UK over fixing

Ex-Pakistan batsman Jamshed jailed in UK over fixing

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Former Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for his role in a fixing scandal, Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) said. The former Test opener was banned for 10 years by an anti-corruption tribunal in 2018 for his part in the spot-fixing scandal that engulfed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2017.