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South Africa ignore Klusener for England tour

South Africa ignore Klusener for England tour

Rediff.com20 May 2003

The all-rounder has also been excluded from the one-year contracts to 20 players.

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner bans to end during Pakistan ODI series

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner bans to end during Pakistan ODI series

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner could be in line for an immediate return to the Australian team when their bans expire midway through the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Rediff.com27 May 2018

The ICC said it is investigating but also stated that the channel has not cooperated in the matter.

Big 3 to lose clout? ICC Board calls for 'independent' chairman

Big 3 to lose clout? ICC Board calls for 'independent' chairman

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The ICC Board, at its first meeting of 2016 in Dubai on Wednesday, considered amendments made to the ICC's constitution in 2014 and agreed that, in order to avoid any potential conflicts of interest and follow best practice principles of good governance, it will seek to re-establish as quickly as possible the 'independent' position of ICC chairman.

Pakistan players holiday in US after T20 WC exit

Pakistan players holiday in US after T20 WC exit

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Babar Azam and five other players will prolong their stay in the United States

Amir clears COVID tests, joins Pakistan squad in England

Amir clears COVID tests, joins Pakistan squad in England

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Pakistan expects England to reciprocate and tour in 2022.

Indian police question Gibbs, Boje

Indian police question Gibbs, Boje

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

The questions, sent to the UCB, relate to the investigation into alleged match-fixing and corruption during South Africa's tour of India in 2000.

PCB clears tainted Amir's return to Pakistan cricket team

PCB clears tainted Amir's return to Pakistan cricket team

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Spot-fixing-tainted pacer Mohammad Amir is eligible for national team selection though it's up to the selectors to pick him or not, the Pakistan Cricket Board said.

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Olympic finals, this time till August 16, prolonging the Indian wrestler's wait for a resolution.

Chappell slams ICC, member Boards for doing little against corruption

Chappell slams ICC, member Boards for doing little against corruption

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell slammed the International Cricket Council and the cricket Boards for their "weak leadership" while dealing with corruption in the game and said they need to do more to stamp out the menace.

'It's the end of an era'

'It's the end of an era'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

BCCI secretary Jay Shah called Dhoni "one of the greats of the modern era".

India players refused to play fifth Test vs England, says Ganguly

India players refused to play fifth Test vs England, says Ganguly

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly said their players refused to play the fifth and final Test against England due to COVID-19 concerns and denied that the upcoming IPL had played any part in the decision.

Why India-England 5th Test was cancelled...

Why India-England 5th Test was cancelled...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

India not fielding a team for the final Test against England had nothing to do with the rescheduled Indian Premier League which left no room for the match to be postponed, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) CEO Tom Harrison said on Friday.

India cricketer Shami's wife joins Congress

India cricketer Shami's wife joins Congress

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The Mumbai Congress made the announcement on their Twitter page.

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Stakeholders have shown a distinct lack of seriousness in bringing a law against corruption in Indian sports, a reason why someone like tainted former pacer S Sreesanth got away despite strong evidence of spot-fixing against him in the 2013 IPL, former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar has said.

No substance to death threat, say police

No substance to death threat, say police

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

South African police investigated an alleged death threat against West Indian umpire Steve Bucknor and found there was no substance to the threat.

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.

Ex-BCCI chief Srinivasan's daughter elected TNCA president

Ex-BCCI chief Srinivasan's daughter elected TNCA president

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Rupa Gurunath, daughter of former Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Narayanswami Srinivasan, was elected unopposed as president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association on Thursday. She is the first woman to head a state unit of the Indian cricket board.

Gibbs, Boje doubtful for Indian tour

Gibbs, Boje doubtful for Indian tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

The Delhi Police has not yet confirmed whether it will question the two players over the match-fixing allegations.

Inzamam blames Pakistan's selectors for WC T20 debacle

Inzamam blames Pakistan's selectors for WC T20 debacle

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Legendary Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq ripped into the team's selection for the recent T20 World Cup, highlighting the lack of specialist middle-order batsmen as a key reason for their group stage exit.

Jayawardene named consultant for Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup

Jayawardene named consultant for Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed the national team's consultant for the first round of next month's Twenty20 World Cup, the country's cricket board said.

Cricket Buzz: Australian coach Lehmann considers Pakistan tough opponent

Cricket Buzz: Australian coach Lehmann considers Pakistan tough opponent

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Australian cricket team coach Darren Lehmann has described Pakistan as tough opponent despite the absence of off-spinner Saeed Ajmal, who is under the ICC scanner for a suspect bowling action.

T20 World Cup: Kirsten added to Netherlands' coaching staff

T20 World Cup: Kirsten added to Netherlands' coaching staff

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Netherlands cricket board said former India and South Africa coach Gary Kirsten and Australia batter Dan Christian are joining the Dutch team's coaching staff for the Twenty20 World Cup as consultants.

UCB non-committal on Boje, Gibbs

UCB non-committal on Boje, Gibbs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

The UCB said it was too early to say whether Nicky Boje and Herschelle Gibbs would be part of the squad for the India tour.

Boje in a 'fix' on India tour

Boje in a 'fix' on India tour

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

The South African vice-captain said he would tour India only if he gets an undertaking that he would not be prosecuted on charges of match-fixing.

NZ coach plays down doubts over Williamson's fitness

NZ coach plays down doubts over Williamson's fitness

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Stead also revealed that former paceman Bond has been hired by his country's cricket board to "work specifically" with the national team's spinners ahead of the T20 World Cup.

SA will be wary of weakened Windies

SA will be wary of weakened Windies

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Captain Graeme Smith says his team will be giving 100 per cent at all times on the upcoming tour.

MI vs CSK: Should Madhwal have bowled the final over against Dhoni?

MI vs CSK: Should Madhwal have bowled the final over against Dhoni?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'But their bowling is poor. Beyond Jasprit Bumrah, there is no one to actually support them in that bowling attack, and the CSK batters took them apart.'

Langeveldt not ruled out of fourth Test

Langeveldt not ruled out of fourth Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

South African pace bowler Charl Langeveldt broke his left hand while batting in the third Test in Cape Town on Monday.

Peterson replaces injured Langeveldt

Peterson replaces injured Langeveldt

Rediff.com6 Nov 2004

Charl Langeveldt withdrew from South Africa's squad for their Two-test tour of India with a back injury he sustained in a domestic match at the weekend.

Gibbs unavailable for India tour

Gibbs unavailable for India tour

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

He ruled himself out because of continued pressure from Indian police over his role in the 2000 match-fixing scandal.

'Mumbai Indians a very confused team; Hardik looks flattened'

'Mumbai Indians a very confused team; Hardik looks flattened'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

India vice-captain Hardik Pandya looks drained, flattened, under pressure and Mumbai Indians appear like a confused unit under him, reckon former cricketers Aaron Finch and Greame Smith.

'Thank you for supporting Test cricket so passionately'

'Thank you for supporting Test cricket so passionately'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Spin legend Shane Warne has thanked star batter Virat Kohli for "passionately supporting" Test cricket, a day after he stepped down as skipper of the Indian Test team.

PCB gets Imran Khan's backing to criminalise match-fixing

PCB gets Imran Khan's backing to criminalise match-fixing

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Under the new code, the board intends to criminalise match-fixing and spot-fixing and also specify punishments for offenders, including jail time.

Ishan Kishan fiasco: Will BCCI make 3-4 Ranji games mandatory for IPL participation?

Ishan Kishan fiasco: Will BCCI make 3-4 Ranji games mandatory for IPL participation?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Jharkhand keeper-batter Ishan Kishan's reluctance to play first-class cricket and focus only on the IPL could prompt the BCCI to make a minimum number of Ranji Trophy games mandatory for players in order to be eligible for the cash-rich league's lucrative auction pool.

How hockey team crushed mental hurdles in bronze-medal run

How hockey team crushed mental hurdles in bronze-medal run

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Harmanpreet said all of it helped when the team was faced with nervy situations like the the quarter-final against Britain, when they were reduced to 10 men for more than 40 minutes after Amit Rohidas was red-carded for dangerous play.

BCCI AGM: Dalmiya, Dhumal re-elected in IPL GC

BCCI AGM: Dalmiya, Dhumal re-elected in IPL GC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Former India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha will no longer be Indian Cricketers' Association's representative in the Apex Council.

South African flip-flop

South African flip-flop

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Proteas agree again to tour Pakistan with revised itinerary.

Klusener to sue UCB

Klusener to sue UCB

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

Lance Klusener is to take legal action against the UCB of South Africa for unfair dismissal after his exclusion from the team following the World Cup.