News for 'Wales Cricket Board'

Fit-again Archer returns to England squad for T20 World Cup

Fit-again Archer returns to England squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

'The World Cup squad will fly to the Caribbean on May 31 ahead of England's opening group match against Scotland at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on Wednesday, June 4.'

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.

Kaneria requests PCB to lift life ban

Kaneria requests PCB to lift life ban

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Danish Kaneria is desperate to return to the cricketing fold and is even keen on playing domestic cricket.

Rafiq racism case: Yorkshire punished for 'extremely serious' misconduct

Rafiq racism case: Yorkshire punished for 'extremely serious' misconduct

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Yorkshire have been fined 400,000 pounds and handed a 48-point deduction in the County Championship by the Cricket Discipline Commission over their handling of racism allegations made by Azeem Rafiq.

ECB suspends professional cricket till May 28

ECB suspends professional cricket till May 28

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The ECB took the decision following discussions with the First Class Counties, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA). The Board also announced that it is working on three new options, including the three-Test series against the West Indies, the T20 Cup and the women's schedule against India, for a possible start in June, July or August.

Pakistan unveil Test venues for England series in December

Pakistan unveil Test venues for England series in December

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Multan hosts the second match from December 9 and the last Test begins in Karachi on December 17.

PCB slaps indefinite ban on Abdur Rehman

PCB slaps indefinite ban on Abdur Rehman

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board banned Test player Abdur Rehman for an indefinite period after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) barred the left-arm spinner for three months following a positive test for recreational drug cannabis. The test was conducted during an English county match in August.

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.

Why was Kevin Pietersen forced to apologise?

Why was Kevin Pietersen forced to apologise?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) should answer why Kevin Pietersen was forced to apologise in a press conference in front of the whole world, when the cricket board itself admits the text messages, which the flamboyant batsman sent to South Africa players were only provocative and not derogatory, according to sports journalist, Mike Walters.

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Archer was released by the franchise last week. His name doesn't figure in the list of players who have registered for the IPL auction, set to be held on December 19 in Dubai.

ICC says Pakistani Kaneria not clear to play

ICC says Pakistani Kaneria not clear to play

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Danish Kaneria will be called before the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) integrity committee to explain his involvement in a spot-fixing probe that saw former Essex team mate Mervyn Westfield jailed.

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.

Post surgery, England to review Archer's progress

Post surgery, England to review Archer's progress

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Archer has been ruled out of England's two-Test series against New Zealand starting next month due to pain in his elbow

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 captain Morgan retires from international cricket

England captain Morgan retires from international cricket

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Eoin Morgan is the all-time leading run-scorer and most-capped player for England in both ODI and T20I matches.

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.

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.

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.

'In India, I was dragged and sucked into fixing world'

'In India, I was dragged and sucked into fixing world'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'I felt like I was part of a gang. It almost made me feel better, because I am thinking: 'I am part of a match-fixing gang, I am with a group that's going to have my back and nobody knows our little secret'.'

Why England Players Wore Black Armbands

Why England Players Wore Black Armbands

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

'So sad to hear the news of David English passing away. One of life's great characters, so fun to spend time with and producer of some of the best English cricketers through his wonderful Bunbury Festivals.'

India A tour of England postponed

India A tour of England postponed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The ECB have also held talks with cricket boards of the other three visiting teams this summer -- New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan -- and agreed to cancel their tour matches against English county teams.

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.

PSL to be completed in Abu Dhabi in June

PSL to be completed in Abu Dhabi in June

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The sixth edition of the tournament was suspended in March after 14 games, after seven individuals, including six players, tested positive for COVID-19.

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.

Harry Brook returns home; to miss India series

Harry Brook returns home; to miss India series

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

England's Harry Brook will miss the five-match Test series against India as the middle-order batsman will return home with immediate effect because of personal reasons, the ECB announced on Sunday.

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.

Archer's Ashes dreams in jeopardy after elbow surgery?

Archer's Ashes dreams in jeopardy after elbow surgery?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Jofra Archer had a minor operation on his troublesome right elbow earlier this month

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

England star Hales reprimanded over old blackface photo

England star Hales reprimanded over old blackface photo

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The image was apparently taken in 2009 when the batter was 20 years of age at a New Year's Eve Party.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'