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Kaneria not entitled to play for Pakistan: PCB

Kaneria not entitled to play for Pakistan: PCB

Rediff.com5 May 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board has made it clear that even if Danish Kaneria is cleared of any spot-fixing charges by the disciplinary committee of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the leg-spinner will still have to get clearance from PCB's integrity committee.

PCB withdraws Abdur Rehman from CLT20

PCB withdraws Abdur Rehman from CLT20

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has withdrawn Abdul Rehman from the Champions League Twenty20 tournament in the wake of Test spinner failing a dope test in England.

ECB grants annual central contracts for Foakes, Livingstone

ECB grants annual central contracts for Foakes, Livingstone

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Last year, England switched to a new system of central contracts which was a departure from the previous separation of red-ball and white-ball deals, introduced by the ECB in 2016.

England's Robinson suspended for historic racist, sexist posts

England's Robinson suspended for historic racist, sexist posts

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has been suspended from "all international cricket" after historical racist and sexist tweets came to light earlier this week when he made his Test debut against New Zealand.

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?

BCCI has not officially sought any change in schedule: ECB

BCCI has not officially sought any change in schedule: ECB

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The BCCI stands to lose revenues to the tune of Rs 2500 crore if the 2021 edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) is not completed.

Injured England pacer Wood out of IPL 2022

Injured England pacer Wood out of IPL 2022

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of IPL 2022 and the remainder of England's tour of the West Indies due to an elbow injury.

Butt withdraws corruption allegations

Butt withdraws corruption allegations

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt withdrew on Wednesday allegations of match-fixing against the England team during the third One-day International at the Oval on September 17.

ICL cannot sue BCCI in UK courts: Delhi HC

ICL cannot sue BCCI in UK courts: Delhi HC

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

The Delhi high court on Tuesday barred the unsanctioned Indian Cricket League from filing a suit against the Board of Control for Cricket in India in the United Kingdom courts.

Strauss to resign from England captaincy?

Strauss to resign from England captaincy?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The future of England captain Andrew Strauss was the subject of increasing speculation by local media on Wednesday after the national cricket board announced it had scheduled news conference for 1100 GMT.

Another England player investigated for historical racism on social media

Another England player investigated for historical racism on social media

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

A second England cricketer is being investigated for historical "offensive" social media posts, cricket website Wisden.com reported on Monday.

Pawar, Morgan in race to head ICC

Pawar, Morgan in race to head ICC

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

England and Indian cricket board chiefs are in the running to succeed South Africa's Percy Sonn as president of the ICC.

England reject corruption allegations

England reject corruption allegations

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

England on Monday angrily rejected allegations from a senior Pakistani official that they were involved in match-fixing in the third one-day international against Pakistan last week.

Tweets taken out of context: England's Morgan

Tweets taken out of context: England's Morgan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Morgan and white-ball vice-captain Jos Buttler were accused of mocking the Indian use of English language

Stokes ruled out for three months with fractured finger

Stokes ruled out for three months with fractured finger

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will be sidelined for about three months after fracturing his finger while playing for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Friday.

Hampshire drop Afridi after PCB withdraw NOC

Hampshire drop Afridi after PCB withdraw NOC

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Pakistan's sacked and retired captain Shahid Afridi suffered a setback on Wednesday when English county Hampshire said it would not be playing the all-rounder in their Twenty20 league after the Pakistan Cricket Board revoked the requisite NOC.

How much money will English cricket lose if season is wiped out

How much money will English cricket lose if season is wiped out

Rediff.com5 May 2020

English cricket could lose as much as 380 million pounds if the entire season is wiped out due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ECB chief executive Tom Harrison has claimed. The ECB has already created a 61 million pound rescue package for the 18 county sides and has been offering grants and loans to recreational clubs, impacted by the outbreak.

West Indies are 'no slouches', reckons Burns

West Indies are 'no slouches', reckons Burns

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'The last time we played each other, they won, so they're no slouches certainly'

ECB, BCCI agree to two-year IPL deal

ECB, BCCI agree to two-year IPL deal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Top England stars, including Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff, will be available for the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) both this year and the next season after the Indian Cricket Board and their English counterparts reached an agreement on Tuesday.

England's Roy ruled out of Pakistan T20Is

England's Roy ruled out of Pakistan T20Is

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

All three T20 matches against Pakistan are at Old Trafford with the others being on Sunday and Tuesday.

England's Pope ruled out for 4 months with dislocated shoulder

England's Pope ruled out for 4 months with dislocated shoulder

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

He missed three months of cricket last summer after dislocating the same shoulder playing for Surrey.

England to host 2017 World Test Championship

England to host 2017 World Test Championship

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

England and Wales will host the inaugural World Test Championship in 2017, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Saturday.

More controversy for Pak: ECB demands apology from PCB chief

More controversy for Pak: ECB demands apology from PCB chief

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Pakistan's chaotic tour of England degenerated into near anarchy on the morning of the fourth One-Day International at Lord's on Monday, a match the visitors went on to win by 38 runs.

Archer to join England squad after testing negative for COVID-19

Archer to join England squad after testing negative for COVID-19

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

England pacer Jofra Archer was on Thursday cleared to join his teammates at Southampton's Ageas Bowl ahead of the three-Test series against West Indies after he tested negative for COVID-19 for the second time. The 25-year-old Archer did not join the team's training earlier after a member of his household fell ill. He had tested negative for COVID-19 the first time too, but as a precautionary measure he went through another test ahead of joining his England teammates.

England invited to play limited-overs series in Pakistan

England invited to play limited-overs series in Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Top teams have declined to play in Pakistan since a 2009 militant attack on the Sri Lanka team bus in the city of Lahore, though international cricket returned to the country in 2015 when Zimbabwe played limited-overs matches.

ICC approves concussion substitutes in cricket

ICC approves concussion substitutes in cricket

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The incoming player, who will be allowed to bat and bowl, must be deemed a "like for like" replacement approved by the match referee.

McCullum favourite to become England's next Test coach

McCullum favourite to become England's next Test coach

Rediff.com11 May 2022

McCullum, who is currently in charge of Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders, was keen on taking the job

Hussain slams Pietersen, ECB

Hussain slams Pietersen, ECB

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has lashed out at Kevin Pietersen and Cricket Board authorities for the captain-coach row which pushed the country's cricket into a turmoil.

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Virat Kohli joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club.

Unwell Sam Curran undergoes COVID-19 test

Unwell Sam Curran undergoes COVID-19 test

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

England all-rounder Sam Curran on Thursday underwent COVID-19 test after he got ill and is currently self-isolating in his hotel room at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, ruling him out of the remainder of the intra-squad warm-up match.

Rashid among top picks in The Hundred; Gayle not picked

Rashid among top picks in The Hundred; Gayle not picked

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

West Indies opener Chris Gayle, who is a popular name among T20 leagues around the world, was not picked along Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga.

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.

IPL to be held in UAE this year due to COVID-19?

IPL to be held in UAE this year due to COVID-19?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The Emirates Cricket Board has confirmed that it had expressed interest in hosting the Indian Premier League this year if India decides to shift the cash-rich T20 tournament out of the country in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 13th edition of IPL was scheduled to start in late March but it was postponed indefinitely due to the global health crisis. There is speculation that the BCCI is looking for an October window to hold the event in case the T20 World Cup in Australia is not held this year.

Strauss wants players' IPL stint regulated

Strauss wants players' IPL stint regulated

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

England captain Andrew expressed concern about his leading Test players suffering burn-out or pick up injuries playing in the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament.

England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The opening day was washed out by rain on Thursday and there will be no extra day tagged on, meaning that the series decider is effectively now a three-day Test.

PCB rubbishes Kaneria's discrimination claims

PCB rubbishes Kaneria's discrimination claims

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board has rubbished claims by banned Test leg-spinner Danish Kaneria that he was discriminated against by the board because he is a Hindu.

Pakistan to create bio-secure bubble; seeks advice from ECB

Pakistan to create bio-secure bubble; seeks advice from ECB

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Pakistan has sought advice from the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on creating a bio-secure environment

Bairstow replaces injured Hales in England T20 squad

Bairstow replaces injured Hales in England T20 squad

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Opener Alex Hales was ruled out of Sunday's third and final ODI and the T20 series, starting on Thursday, against the hosts after breaking his right hand during the second ODI in Cuttack on Thursday.

ECB threatens to take legal action against Butt

ECB threatens to take legal action against Butt

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

The England and Wales Cricket Board has threatened to take legal action against Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt unless he apologises for accusing England of losing a game.

Will former ECB chief Giles convince India to play against Pakistan in UAE?

Will former ECB chief Giles convince India to play against Pakistan in UAE?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan on Friday said that former England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief Giles Clarke is playing a role in trying to revive the planned India-Pakistan bilateral cricket series in December.