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Zimbabwe tri-series under match-fixing cloud

Zimbabwe tri-series under match-fixing cloud

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

ACU officials, Martin Hawkins and Allen Peacock, arrived in New Delhi to investigate links between players and bookies

New ICC boss Jay Shah to continue as BCCI secretary till...

New ICC boss Jay Shah to continue as BCCI secretary till...

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

No election for BCCI secretary's post at BCCI's Annual General Body Meeting later this month.

ICC says no list of IPL players under scanner

ICC says no list of IPL players under scanner

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday refuted media reports that 29 players who participated in the Indian Premier League are under the scanner of its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit for suspected match-fixing or spot-fixing.

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Butt was suspended for five years for his role in spot-fixing during the Pakistan and England Test match in August, 2010.

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

India played the tournament's best cricket for nearly six weeks but it was the familiar sight of Australia celebrating with the trophy as fireworks exploded overhead when the 13th edition of the World Cup came to a close on Sunday.

Resume cricket but only if there is no risk of spurt in local transmission: ICC

Resume cricket but only if there is no risk of spurt in local transmission: ICC

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'Safety first' is one of the primary considerations of the ICC's back-to-cricket guidelines and involving the governments at all stages is a must.

' Aussies tend to lose composure under fire'

' Aussies tend to lose composure under fire'

Rediff.com13 May 2003

Australia's cricket team had a tendency to lose composure in the heat of battle, national coach John Buchanan said on Tuesday.

ICC charges Indian umpire for anti-corruption violation

ICC charges Indian umpire for anti-corruption violation

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The ICC did not specify the incidents related to the breach.

More corruption in cricket?

More corruption in cricket?

Rediff.com10 May 2019

ICC suspends Zoysa, Gunawardene alleging corruption in T10 league

How a 'cricket nomad' is coping in war-torn Ukraine

How a 'cricket nomad' is coping in war-torn Ukraine

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

As Russian forces closed in on Kyiv, the chief executive of the Ukraine Cricket Federation (UCF) locked himself in his seventh-floor apartment in the capital.

Sri Lankan player under ICC investigation

Sri Lankan player under ICC investigation

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

The International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit has been monitoring the unusual activities of a leading Sri Lankan player after team members alerted their captain Kumar Sangakkara of his late-night activities with a man believed to be an illegal bookmaker.

I'm not under any extra pressure: Flintoff

I'm not under any extra pressure: Flintoff

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

The England all rounder says he is not under any extra pressure to reproduce his top form in the World XI's matches against Australia.

Warner silences critics with breezy ton to put Australia in control

Warner silences critics with breezy ton to put Australia in control

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Opener David Warner brushed aside any doubts about his Test match pedigree on Thursday with a brutal 164-run assault on Pakistan's bowlers.

'Women's cricket is here to stay; BCCI has also realised it'

'Women's cricket is here to stay; BCCI has also realised it'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

India may have lost in the final at the Women's ODI World Cup in England earlier this year, but the team's excellent showing in the tournament was a huge fillip for the sport in the country, believes Ratnakar Shetty, in-charge of BCCI women's cricket.

'Modi shouldn't have entered Indian dressing room'

'Modi shouldn't have entered Indian dressing room'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'Would @narendramodi allow his supporters to come and console or congratulate him in his bedroom, dressing room or the toilet?'

BCCI requests government to clarify stand on India-Pakistan cricket

BCCI requests government to clarify stand on India-Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com28 May 2018

It is understood that the BCCI wants a formal communication before they head to ICC Disputes Resolution Forum where they are set to counter PCB's compensation claim of US$ 70 million for not honouring the MoU signed in 2014.

Cricket Buzz: England go with winning squad for Windies tour

Cricket Buzz: England go with winning squad for Windies tour

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

England also named their final one-day squad before the World Cup, with fast bowlers Tom Curran and David Willey returning to a unit who defeated Sri Lanka 3-1. Tom replaces brother Sam as Liam Dawson and Olly Stone also miss out.

India juggernaut faces familiar Kiwi hurdle

India juggernaut faces familiar Kiwi hurdle

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

India were also heavily fancied to beat New Zealand at the same stage of the 2019 edition, only to lose by 18 runs at Old Trafford.

South Africa's Zubayr Hamza Tests positive for banned substance

South Africa's Zubayr Hamza Tests positive for banned substance

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'The positive test relates to the substance Furosemide, which is not a performance enhancing substance, and Zubayr has been able to identify how the substance entered his system.'

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'The pitch did not have a great deal of pace and bounce in it for the seamers nor assisted the spinners as the match progressed. In my view this does not represent an even contest between bat and ball.'

In World Cup season, 'bat men' of J&K swamped by demand

In World Cup season, 'bat men' of J&K swamped by demand

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'With the World Cup around the corner and being hosted by India, the demand has risen manifold. We manufacture around three million bats annually but the demand for this month and the previous one was 15 times higher. We manufactured around three to four million bats in two months that we delivered'

'India to bid for 2030 Youth Games but focus on 2036 Olympics'

'India to bid for 2030 Youth Games but focus on 2036 Olympics'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The 2030 Youth Olympics will be the fifth edition of the international event.

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The 49-year-old announced his retirement at the age of 31, in 2005. Streak still remains the only Zimbabwe bowler with more than 100 Test and over 200 ODI wickets.

ICC suspends Zimbabwe's Waller over illegal bowling action

ICC suspends Zimbabwe's Waller over illegal bowling action

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council confirmed that an independent analysis has found the bowling action of Zimbabwe's Malcolm Waller to be illegal.

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.

Battle royale for BCCI media rights

Battle royale for BCCI media rights

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Who will win the BCCI media rights? Star or Sony?

Three Indians charged for corrupt acts at Emirates T10 league

Three Indians charged for corrupt acts at Emirates T10 league

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

"The charges relate to the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League and attempts to corrupt matches in that tournament -- these attempts were disrupted. The ICC was appointed by the ECB as the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (DACO) for the purposes of the ECB's Code for this tournament and as such are issuing these charges on the ECB's behalf," ICC said in a statement.

Kanpur pitch comes under ICC scanner

Kanpur pitch comes under ICC scanner

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

The ICC has sent a letter to the BCCI seeking an explanation over the pitch in Kanpur, where India beat South Africa in three days.

Pakistan series loss to Australia under investigation

Pakistan series loss to Australia under investigation

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption unit is examining Pakistan's dismal tour of Australia this year when they were whitewashed in the Test and One-day series.

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The International Cricket Council is taking allegations in a British newspaper about attempts to organise spot-fixing during the third Ashes Test "extremely seriously" but do not think the match has been compromised, global cricket's governing body said on Thursday.

Disney Star mulls legal action against ZEEL for backing out of $1.4 bn deal

Disney Star mulls legal action against ZEEL for backing out of $1.4 bn deal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Disney Star is mulling legal actions against Zee Entertainment for backing out from a $1.4 billion sub-licensing agreement for TV broadcast of international cricket matches in India, according to industry sources. This could brew another legal trouble for Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL), which is already facing an arbitration plea by Sony Group at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, claiming $90 million for breach of conditions of their merger agreement. Disney Star, an Indian subsidiary of media conglomerate The Walt Disney Company, is working on its strategy over the development, said industry sources.

Khawaja to defy ICC? Gaza support sparks controversy

Khawaja to defy ICC? Gaza support sparks controversy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Cricket Australia expects Khawaja to abide by rules in Gaza support

Authorities investigate fraudulent activity in South Africa cricket

Authorities investigate fraudulent activity in South Africa cricket

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Cricket South Africa (CSA) is investigating potentially fraudulent activities by an international syndicate attempting to corrupt the domestic game, it said in a statement on Friday.

Pakistan-New Zealand semi-final under the scanner

Pakistan-New Zealand semi-final under the scanner

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption unit is studying New Zealand's victory over Pakistan in the second Champions Trophy semi-final, raising doubts of corrupt play, after Pakistani skipper Younus Khan dropped a catch at a crucial juncture of the match.

'ICC probe against me a premeditated witchhunt'

'ICC probe against me a premeditated witchhunt'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney was sent on 'leave' in March after his conduct came under the scanner during an internal investigation by by audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Pakistan Cricket Board ready to counter India at ICC meeting

Pakistan Cricket Board ready to counter India at ICC meeting

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The Pakistan Cricket Board has prepared a counter in case the Board of Control for Cricket in India decides to boycott the June 16 World Cup game in Manchester in the wake of Pulwama terror attack.

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Dutch cricket ventures to a new frontier in maiden New Zealand voyage

Dubai U-19 spinner Harshit picks 6 wickets in an over!

Dubai U-19 spinner Harshit picks 6 wickets in an over!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Dubai teenager Harshit Seth, on November 28, achieved a unique landmark of picking up a double hat-trick - a wicket of every ball in his over - in the six-team Under-19 Karwan Global Twenty20 League tournament.

Sri Lanka Cricket official arrested; Ranatunga seeks India's help

Sri Lanka Cricket official arrested; Ranatunga seeks India's help

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Sri Lanka Cricket, currently fighting the menace of deep-rooted corruption, was dealt a blow after its Chief Financial Officer was arrested for alleged financial fraud, police said on Monday.