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After Kohli's comment, Australia gears up for D/N Test

After Kohli's comment, Australia gears up for D/N Test

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

It is understood that both the BCCI and Cricket Australia are on same page as far as playing one Day/Night Test in Australia is concerned.

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The push for a two-tier system gained traction following Australia's blockbuster series against India, which set attendance records.

Aussie cricketer tests positive for COVID-19

Aussie cricketer tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Peter Handscomb was forced to miss his county match against Leicestershire in England after testing positive for COVID-19.

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

ECB should offer BCCI minority ownership in Hundred to attract Indian players: Lancashire CEO

Post coronavirus, women's cricket limps into future

Post coronavirus, women's cricket limps into future

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Australia has blazed a trail for women's cricket in recent few years but some players are worried that the national board may trim back domestic competitions as part of cost-cutting measures.

England all-rounder Moeen retires from Test cricket

England all-rounder Moeen retires from Test cricket

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Moeen Ali said he was satisfied with his Test career and hoped it would inspire other British Muslims to play for England.

England skipper Buttler declared fit for Windies tour

England skipper Buttler declared fit for Windies tour

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will return to the side for their One-Day International and Twenty20 tour of the West Indies later in October after recovering from a calf injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday.

Indian women's cricket team pulls out of England tour

Indian women's cricket team pulls out of England tour

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Indian women's team was originally slated to play a bilateral series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is against England in June which got postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

McCullum takes over England's charge across all formats

McCullum takes over England's charge across all formats

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

England Test head coach Brendon McCullum will also take charge of their white-ball teams from January next year, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday.

Pakistan doesn't want next ICC chairman from India, Aus or England

Pakistan doesn't want next ICC chairman from India, Aus or England

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani is against the idea of someone from among the 'big three' nations of India, England and Australia becoming the next ICC chairperson, saying it would be "healthier" for the game to select someone from other boards.

Is BCCI not bothered about women's cricket?

Is BCCI not bothered about women's cricket?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Top Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy expressed disappointment at the cancellation of the Indian women's team's proposed tour of England owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indian women's team was originally slated to play a bilateral series comprising three ODIs and as many T20Is against England in June which got postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. But the UK sojourn was called off earlier this week.

Root and Edwards named England cricketers of the year

Root and Edwards named England cricketers of the year

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Joe Root was named on Monday as England's cricketer of the year for 2014-15, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Cricket has been shortlisted for potential inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games along with baseball-softball, flag football, lacrosse, breakdancing, karate, kickboxing, squash and motorsport.

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?

England's Buttler might skip Ashes series in Australia

England's Buttler might skip Ashes series in Australia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

'Until we get more information about what it (the Australia tour) might look like, it's impossible to know what decision you're making.'

Sunrisers Hyderabad acquire Northern Superchargers in Hundred

Sunrisers Hyderabad acquire Northern Superchargers in Hundred

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

This is SRH's second overseas investment after owning the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20.

'A part of cricket died today'

'A part of cricket died today'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

From Australian captain Michael Clarke to other big names, tributes flew in for former Australian cricket captain and commentator Richie Benaud, who died of skin cancer late on Thursday aged 84. Here are some reactions...

Andy Flower is England's technical director of elite cricket coaching

Andy Flower is England's technical director of elite cricket coaching

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Andy Flower, who stepped down as head coach in January following the 5-0 Ashes rout by Australia, was appointed England's technical director of elite coaching on Monday. The Zimbabwean will incorporate working with the next generation of players and coaches with creating a leadership programme for youngsters, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.

Can England survive without their captain?

Can England survive without their captain?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Jos Buttler will miss this month's three-match Twenty20 series against Australia due to a right calf injury, with Phil Salt leading the side in his absence, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

Gilchrist inducted into ICC Hall of fame

Gilchrist inducted into ICC Hall of fame

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The International Cricket Council on Friday inducted Australia's legendary wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist into its Hall of Fame during the tea interval of the ongoing third Ashes Test at the WACA in Perth.

'No reason why India couldn't come to Pakistan'

'No reason why India couldn't come to Pakistan'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

PCB chief Ramiz Raja said Pakistan would not accept the Asia Cup being moved out of the country only because India could not tour the country.

Will the India-Pakistan cricket series finally happen in 2016?

Will the India-Pakistan cricket series finally happen in 2016?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is hopeful that following the thaw in India and Pakistan relations a breakthrough will come soon in the restoration of bilateral cricket ties with a short series in England likely to open doors in 2016.

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.

Cricket Buzz: Lehmann quits social media

Cricket Buzz: Lehmann quits social media

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The 49-year-old's Twitter account was hacked on Monday and the hacker had posted derogatory anti-Iran tweets.

England to host Zimbabwe in one-off Test in 2025

England to host Zimbabwe in one-off Test in 2025

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Zimbabwe have not played an away Test against England, India or Australia since 2003.

Top international stars give Pakistan Super League a miss!

Top international stars give Pakistan Super League a miss!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Several high-profile international cricketers have pulled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to the overlapping of dates with other franchise-based tournaments and many cricket boards denying permission to their players to compete in domestic T20 competitions.

No agreement with BCCI on ICC revamp: Cricket South Africa

No agreement with BCCI on ICC revamp: Cricket South Africa

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Cricket South Africa president Chris Nenzani denied reports that his Board has reached an agreement with the BCCI on the controversial ICC revamp proposals in lieu of reinstatement of their CEO Haroon Lorgat into mainstream administration.

Sibley pulls out of England's second-string squad for Australia tour

Sibley pulls out of England's second-string squad for Australia tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Batsman Dom Sibley has decided not to tour Australia with England's second-string Lions squad because he wants to focus on regaining his spot in the first team, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.

Cricket Buzz: Anderson ruled out of Sri Lanka tour

Cricket Buzz: Anderson ruled out of Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

James Anderson has been ruled out of England's one-day international series in Sri Lanka as he continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement on Tuesday.

Injured MI pacer Archer out of IPL 2023; doubtful for Ashes

Injured MI pacer Archer out of IPL 2023; doubtful for Ashes

Rediff.com9 May 2023

England fast bowler Jofra Archer is a doubt for the Ashes after he was ruled out for the remainder of IPL 2023 due to an elbow injur.

Buchanan to work with ECB

Buchanan to work with ECB

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Former Australia cricket coach John Buchanan is to take up a short-term consultancy role with the England and Wales Cricket Board later this month.

Australia optimistic on crowds, schedule for Ashes amid Covid

Australia optimistic on crowds, schedule for Ashes amid Covid

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Chief executive Nick Hockley told local media on Wednesday that rising vaccination rates in Australia gave him "a degree of optimism" that the lucrative series against England would go ahead as planned, starting in Brisbane on December 8.

Cricket buzz: Silverwood named England head coach

Cricket buzz: Silverwood named England head coach

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

England bowling coach Chris Silverwood has been named the head coach of the men's team replacing Australia's Trevor Bayliss, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday.

Moores leaves role as coach, Strauss named director of cricket

Moores leaves role as coach, Strauss named director of cricket

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Peter Moores has left his role as England cricket coach, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Twitter on Saturday.

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Jos Buttler joins greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara as players who failed to translate their many individual triumphs into success as captains.

Cricket Buzz: Aus recall White as Lynn replacement for England ODIs

Cricket Buzz: Aus recall White as Lynn replacement for England ODIs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

A calf injury to explosive batsman Lynn opened an unlikely door for 34-year-old White, who played the last of his 88 ODIs in 2015 and has since been critical of a pro-youth policy he felt did not reward the performance of senior players.

Australia's Warner, Stoinis pull out of The Hundred

Australia's Warner, Stoinis pull out of The Hundred

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Australia batsman David Warner and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis have withdrawn from the inaugural season of The Hundred due to complications related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Australia to switch to Dukes ball to prepare for Ashes

Australia to switch to Dukes ball to prepare for Ashes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

After 15 years of failing to win an Ashes Test series in England, Cricket Australia have decided to give players more experience with the Dukes cricket ball by using it in their domestic first class competition from next year.

England to play Australia in Twenty20

England to play Australia in Twenty20

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

The one-off game of the 20 overs-a-side version of one-day cricket will take place at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on June 13, 2005.

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Ghost-like stands repel rather than attract audiences,' observes Ashis Ray.