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Latif refuses to publicly divulge details on alleged Indian bookie

Latif refuses to publicly divulge details on alleged Indian bookie

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Pakistan's former captain Rashid Latif has refused to make public any evidence to back his claim that the PCB hosted an alleged Indian bookmaker Anu Bhatt during the national team's 2005-06 series against England and India.

Bangladesh team leave a changed New Zealand after mosque shootings

Bangladesh team leave a changed New Zealand after mosque shootings

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White said the country would now also need to accept they were no longer immune from acts of extreme violence and that would need to be factored in when they hosted sports events and teams.

Blow to BCCI: Amicus Curiae sticks to most of Lodha Reforms

Blow to BCCI: Amicus Curiae sticks to most of Lodha Reforms

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The only major point, where the amicus suggested a change was reverting to the five-man selection panel from the current three-member committee. It also suggested a change in 'Test Players Only' clause to minimum 20 first-class matches.

South Africa, Bangladesh to tour Pakistan

South Africa, Bangladesh to tour Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2002

South Africa and Bangladesh will tour from September to November next year.

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Assume Voot, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar are merged into one entertainment app, and you have a streaming service with more than 233 million unique visitors. That is a reach just under half of India's largest streaming app: YouTube. 'This level of consolidation does not exist even in the US.'

SA players to be briefed on Pak tour

SA players to be briefed on Pak tour

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

South Africa's cricketers are to be consulted over the next 24 hours before a final decision is taken on whether they will tour Pakistan.

'Bowlers have a lot of restrictions but batters don't'

'Bowlers have a lot of restrictions but batters don't'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Jhulan Goswami rallied behind the seam attack, saying they are all quality bowlers and it is just about sticking with them and showing patience.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI set to snub Pakistan, correct flawed FTP

Cricket Buzz: BCCI set to snub Pakistan, correct flawed FTP

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The two-day meeting is scheduled in Singapore from December 7.

SA welcome back Olivier with open arms for India series

SA welcome back Olivier with open arms for India series

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

South Africa have often relied on fast bowlers on spicy home wickets to get them to victory, but are also well aware that India have developed an excellent pace attack that has brought them overseas success in the last few years.

PCB seeks government clearance on proposed bilateral series with India

PCB seeks government clearance on proposed bilateral series with India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)has sought the permission of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to play their proposed bilateral series with India on a mutually agreed neutral venue.

'We don't want Botham's advice on IPL, we have Gavaskar and Kapil'

'We don't want Botham's advice on IPL, we have Gavaskar and Kapil'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The Cricket Board has rubbished former England great Ian Botham's criticism of the highly lucrative Indian Premier League, saying he had no locus standi, and advised him to first get his facts right before commenting on the Twenty20 League.

South Africa's Ram Slam T20 caught in match-fixing web

South Africa's Ram Slam T20 caught in match-fixing web

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Cricket South Africa charges 'intermediary' with trying to fix Twenty20 games

TNCA, Haryana, Maharashtra barred from attending BCCI AGM

TNCA, Haryana, Maharashtra barred from attending BCCI AGM

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The three non-compliant units will not have any voting rights in case there is an election during the BCCI AGM.

Safety of players is of paramount importance: Ganguly

Safety of players is of paramount importance: Ganguly

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

ICC had clarified that BCCI would keep the hosting rights of the tournament even if it is moved out of India.

Buzz: WI tour to go ahead despite COVID-19 breaches

Buzz: WI tour to go ahead despite COVID-19 breaches

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Babar named Pakistan Test captain, takes charge of all three formats.

Kaneria challenges ECB petition in Sindh High Court

Kaneria challenges ECB petition in Sindh High Court

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria, who is serving a life ban for spot-fixing, has challenged the petition of the England and Wales Cricket Board filed in the Sindh High Court to recover costs and fines of the case from him.

Elections force first two weeks of IPL 7 to be shifted to UAE

Elections force first two weeks of IPL 7 to be shifted to UAE

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The first two weeks of the 2014 Indian Premier League will be played in United Arab Emirates, after the Board of Control for Cricket in India was forced to shift the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament outside the country because of the Lok Sabha elections in April-May.

FICA urges ICC to address payment delays, other issues

FICA urges ICC to address payment delays, other issues

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'We continue to urge decision makers to work with FICA at global level, and players' associations at domestic level, to develop joint solutions to issues ... many of which are likely to be exacerbated by the current global situation.'

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

MP was a good team but it was Pandit, who brought about changes that were required to transform it into a champion team

BCCI likely to haul up Vijay, Karun for breach of central contract

BCCI likely to haul up Vijay, Karun for breach of central contract

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) is likely to haul up discarded Karun Nair and Murali Vijay and seek an explanation from them about their comments on the 'communication policy' of the MSK Prasad-led national selection committee.

PCB wants ICC to delay Ajmal's biomechanic test

PCB wants ICC to delay Ajmal's biomechanic test

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Within days of asking the International Cricket Council for dates to conduct the biomechanic tests on suspended spinner Saeed Ajmal, the Pakistan Cricket Board now wants the process to be delayed.

'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.

BCCI allows India women's team to play against Pakistan?

BCCI allows India women's team to play against Pakistan?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

India has agreed to play against Pakistan in the women's Asia Twenty 20 Cup in Thailand, PCB sources have claimed.

Pakistan's Umar Akmal cleared to play again by neurologists

Pakistan's Umar Akmal cleared to play again by neurologists

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Umar Akmal has been given the green light to resume playing after suffering a fit while on duty for Barbados in the Caribbean Premier League last month.

NADA to test players during Duleep games

NADA to test players during Duleep games

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Recently, BCCI's GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim and head of anti-doping unit Dr Abhijit Salvi met senior NADA officials, including Director General Naveen Agarwal, to discuss the road map after the country's richest sporting body came under its ambit.

Remaining IPL games can't be played in India: BCCI chief Ganguly

Remaining IPL games can't be played in India: BCCI chief Ganguly

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The remainder of the suspended Indian Premier League season will have to be played outside the country, Board of Control for Cricket in India said, though it is unclear whether a window can be found to play the outstanding 31 games.

Why COA issued a notice to BCCI's top office-bearers

Why COA issued a notice to BCCI's top office-bearers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

A miffed Committee of Administrators on Thursday served a notice to Board of Control for Cricket in India's top office-bearers, including acting president C K Khanna, for not allowing CEO Rahul Johri to attend its latest Special General Meeting.

BCCI confirms full-fledged domestic season

BCCI confirms full-fledged domestic season

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Kolkata and Ahmedabad will host the knockout stages of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) and Vijay Hazare Trophy, respectively, while BCCI will conduct two Irani Cup ties in a single domestic season.

Lord Patel is first British-Asian appointee to ECB

Lord Patel is first British-Asian appointee to ECB

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Professor Lord Kamlesh Patel of Bradford, an OBE and a leading voice on health, social care and community cohesion in the UK, has become the first British Asian to join the England and Wales Cricket Board.

'Ganguly is doing well, his vital parameters are stable'

'Ganguly is doing well, his vital parameters are stable'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Sourav Ganguly is doing well and all his vital parameters are stable, said the medical bulletin

Whatmore to step down as Pak coach; Langer, Inzamam in fray

Whatmore to step down as Pak coach; Langer, Inzamam in fray

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore will not seek an extension to his two-year contract when it expires in February, the Australian has told the Pakistan Cricket Board.

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.

Moeen Ali wears bands supporting Palestine, ICC to investigate

Moeen Ali wears bands supporting Palestine, ICC to investigate

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

In what has so far been a non-controversial Test match in Southampton, there was a whiff of the same on the second day. England player Moeen Ali was seen wearing a pair of 'Save Gaza' wristbands during the Indian innings. The 27-year-old all rounder also wore a 'Free Palestine' wrist band while batting.

'Tainted trio will tarnish new Pakistan league's image'

'Tainted trio will tarnish new Pakistan league's image'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Involving the tainted trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir will be 'extremely dangerous' for the reputation of the inaugural Pakistan Super League (PSL), former captain Ramiz Raja has said.

Younis named in provisional squad for Australia Tests

Younis named in provisional squad for Australia Tests

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Pakistani selectors have named experienced opener Taufeeq Umar and senior batsman Younis Khan in a 19-member squad for the two-Test series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates, starting next week.

Decks cleared for BCCI life ban on Lalit Modi

Decks cleared for BCCI life ban on Lalit Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

With the Delhi high court allowing the Board of Control for Cricket in India to conduct its Special General Meeting (SGM) in Chennai on Wednesday, the decks are cleared for the Board to impose a possible life ban on former IPL chairman Lalit Modi for alleged financial irregularities while being at the helm of the cash-rich league from 2008-2010.

Suspended Ajmal finds himself in Pak's provisional WC squad

Suspended Ajmal finds himself in Pak's provisional WC squad

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Banned off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been included in Pakistan's provisional World Cup squad of 30 players but it is subject to him clearing the informal biomechanics test in the United Kingdom.

Australian govt may intervene in CA-ACA dispute

Australian govt may intervene in CA-ACA dispute

Rediff.com28 May 2017

'If it got to a last-minute situation, I suspect that we would offer to provide good officers brokering between the parties, but there's six months between now and the Ashes'

Granted visa, Amir to resume international career in New Zealand

Granted visa, Amir to resume international career in New Zealand

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Tainted Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir will resume his international cricket career in New Zealand as immigration officials granted him a visa following a five-year ban and jail time for indulging in spot-fixing during the 2010 tour of England.

PCB not to renew Whatmore's contract

PCB not to renew Whatmore's contract

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will reportedly not renew current coach Dav Whatmore's contract, when it expires ahead of the Asia Cup in late February 2014.