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ECB to review players' social media after Robinson's racist, sexist posts

ECB to review players' social media after Robinson's racist, sexist posts

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will review players' social media to address past issues and remind them of their responsibilities, the board said on Saturday, after Ollie Robinson's old sexist and racist tweets came to light last week.

Miandad flays PCB over England request

Miandad flays PCB over England request

Rediff.com30 Jul 2005

The former Pakistan captain criticised his country's cricket authorities for allowing England to play just one tour match in Karachi.

Former NZ batsman Vincent gets life ban after match-fixing confession

Former NZ batsman Vincent gets life ban after match-fixing confession

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced a life ban on disgraced former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent on Tuesday, just hours after the player admitted he was a "cheat" and had shamed his country and the sport by fixing matches.

ECB holds talks with Stanford

ECB holds talks with Stanford

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) raised the prospect of a lucrative Twenty20 series against a West Indies team on Tuesday after confirming they had held further talks with Texas billionaire Allen Stanford.

ECB hit back over Anderson misconduct allegation

ECB hit back over Anderson misconduct allegation

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

England will contest misconduct accusations against bowler James Anderson made by India, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday.

Will tainted Hales get back into England squad?

Will tainted Hales get back into England squad?

Rediff.com1 May 2022

ECB managing director Key suggests England return for Hales

Pakistan to sue BCCI for refusing to play bilateral series

Pakistan to sue BCCI for refusing to play bilateral series

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Senior Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official Najam Sethi on Wednesday claimed that they have intimated the Board of Control for Cricket in India on taking legal recourse as the Indian Cricket Board has not honoured the agreement pertaining to bilateral series between the two nations.

England to tour Pakistan in September for T20Is, Tests

England to tour Pakistan in September for T20Is, Tests

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

England pulled out of their Pakistan tour last year soon after New Zealand had abandoned their tour of the South Asian country over security concerns.

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Allegations of spot-fixing by English cricketers have been dismissed by the England and Wales Cricket Board's Integrity Team and Cricket Australia.

WT20: 'ICC is taking up Pak cricketers' visa issue with BCCI'

WT20: 'ICC is taking up Pak cricketers' visa issue with BCCI'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

India would be hosting the global T20 event in October and given the tense diplomatic ties between the two neighbours, the PCB has sought assurances that the visa process of their players and support staff would be dealt with by the ICC.

West Indies to tour England in 2009

West Indies to tour England in 2009

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

West Indies will tour England next year instead of Sri Lanka. West Indies will play two Tests in England at Lord's and Durham followed by three one-day internationals.

Mushtaq withdrawn from England's touring party

Mushtaq withdrawn from England's touring party

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

The England cricket board's failure to get Mushtaq Ahmed's travel documents in order means the Pakistan leg-spinner, who was appointed the team's spin bowling coach, will not be travelling to India to assist Monty Panesar and company. England take on India in two Tests after the completion of the ODI series and Ahmed's priority was to help Panesar hone his skills on the spin-friendly tracks.

DRS for India-England series, no LBW reviews

DRS for India-England series, no LBW reviews

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

While ECB were in favour of full usage of DRS, which would have included ball tracking technology, the BCCI indicated their desire for the system to be limited to the agreed minimum standards in this series.

PCB, ECB reach settlement over forfeited Test

PCB, ECB reach settlement over forfeited Test

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

The cricket boards of Pakistan and England have resolved the financial dispute that arose after the forfeited Oval Test on Pakistan's tour to England in 2006. Umpires Darrell Hair and Billy Doctrove ruled Pakistan had forfeited the fourth Test at the Oval, as the visitors had refused to come out after tea on the fourth day in protest at being docked five runs for alleged ball tampering.

BCCI issues Lalit Modi fresh notice

BCCI issues Lalit Modi fresh notice

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Lalit Modi's troubles compounded on Thursday, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India slapping another showcause notice on the suspended IPL Commissioner for activities 'detrimental to Indian cricket, English cricket and World cricket at large'.

Buttler's warm parting message for India

Buttler's warm parting message for India

Rediff.com6 May 2021

SunRisers Hyderabad's Director of Cricket Tom Moody also urged everyone in India to stay safe and take all precautions to curb the spread of Covid-19.

ECB security experts arrive in Pakistan

ECB security experts arrive in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

England have expressed safety concerns about playing in Karachi on the tour which starts in October.

Windies skipper Holder says won't force players to tour England

Windies skipper Holder says won't force players to tour England

Rediff.com19 May 2020

West Indies skipper Jason Holder says he will not force his team mates to travel to England for a three-Test series delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

ODI World Cup: Brook, Archer miss out as Stokes named in provisional squad

ODI World Cup: Brook, Archer miss out as Stokes named in provisional squad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

England Test skipper Ben Stokes on Wednesday came out of ODI retirement to be included in the provisional squad for the 50-over World Cup

England to return home on Friday

England to return home on Friday

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

England will fly home on Friday after the militant attacks in Mumbai, England and Wales Cricket Board managing director Hugh Morris said on Thursday.

Karachi a security concern, says ECB

Karachi a security concern, says ECB

Rediff.com5 Jun 2005

The ECB expressed reservations about playing a Test match in Karachi, which has been the target of several bomb attacks.

BCCI rejects DRS for England series

BCCI rejects DRS for England series

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

India's opposition to the Decision Review System continues with the BCCI refusing to allow its use in next month's four-Test cricket series against England.

BCCI seeks MCA explanation on protocol breach

BCCI seeks MCA explanation on protocol breach

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The BCCI has sought an explanation from the Mumbai Cricket Association for hosting England's Performance Programme squad's practice session at its D Y Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai without seeking the parent body's permission.

ECB suggests 40-over World Cup, four-day Tests

ECB suggests 40-over World Cup, four-day Tests

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The matches in the next edition of the cricket World Cup could be 40-overs-a-side affairs and Test matches reduced to four days if discussions between the chairmen of English counties and the England and Wales Cricket Board are proposed and ultimately accepted by the ICC.

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Rishi Sunak speaks of 'sting' of racism growing up in UK

If cricket is played in empty stadiums, so be it: Stokes

If cricket is played in empty stadiums, so be it: Stokes

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The element of competitiveness will not be lost even if action unfolds before empty stadiums, says world's premier all-rounder Ben Stokes who wouldn't mind international cricket becoming a TV only sport till coronavirus pandemic is under control. Stokes' opinion was sought whether the upcoming England vs West Indies series at home in empty stadiums will lose its sheen as the England and Wales Cricket Board is contemplating cricket without spectators for some time.

Cricket Buzz: Game three of West Indies-England ODI series washed out

Cricket Buzz: Game three of West Indies-England ODI series washed out

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The third one-day international between West Indies and England was abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled in Grenada on Monday.

Sharad Pawar takes over as ICC president

Sharad Pawar takes over as ICC president

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief Sharad Pawar took over as the International Cricket Council president on Thursday, July 1, becoming the second Indian, after Jagmohan Dalmiya, to occupy the top post.

Injured Pope doubtful for first Test against India

Injured Pope doubtful for first Test against India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

England batsman Ollie Pope was on Saturday rendered a doubtful starter for the opening Test against India after suffering a thigh injury during his stint for Surrey in the domestic T20 tournament.

ECB sticks by stand of limited IPL window for players

ECB sticks by stand of limited IPL window for players

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

The England and Wales Cricket Board has rejected any change in its stance over not allowing its senior players a clear window to play a full IPL season, saying it cannot make any compromise on the team's Test season.

England agree to Karachi ODI

England agree to Karachi ODI

Rediff.com28 Jul 2005

England's tour of Pakistan from October 25 has been finalised with one match in Karachi, on December 15.

Players' union admits failings in Rafiq racism case

Players' union admits failings in Rafiq racism case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Rafiq testified before a British parliamentary committee and spoke of the discrimination he faced while at Yorkshire

New South Wales yet to receive CL T20 prize money

New South Wales yet to receive CL T20 prize money

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

BCCI may be the world's richest cricket board but it doesn't seem to be the fastest in releasing money and has not yet paid the $2.7 million prize money to inaugural Champions League Twenty20 winners New South Wales.

Joe Root bags hat-trick of England cricket awards

Joe Root bags hat-trick of England cricket awards

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Joe Root was named 'Test Player of the Year', 'Limited Overs Player of the Year' and Fans' 'Player of the Year' at England's annual awards ceremony on Monday. The Yorkshire batsman, 25, hit two centuries in England's Ashes triumph last year, scored four one-day tons and was his team's leading scorer at the recent World Twenty20 tournament in India. He overcame competition from Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes for the Test award and edged Jos Buttler and David Willey in the Limited Overs category, with both prizes decided upon by a media poll.

Former umpire Taufel to deliver Cowdrey Lecture

Former umpire Taufel to deliver Cowdrey Lecture

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Australian Simon Taufel will become the first umpire to give the prestigious MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced in London on Friday.

'To take Pietersen out of the England team equation is failure of management'

'To take Pietersen out of the England team equation is failure of management'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Kevin Pietersen is one of world cricket's heroes and his sacking by England represents a failure by the team's leadership rather than the player, according to former International Cricket Council president Ehsan Mani.

IPL hinders players' growth in first-class cricket: Andy Flower

IPL hinders players' growth in first-class cricket: Andy Flower

Rediff.com26 May 2018

When he was the England coach, Flower was often skeptical of English players' participation in the IPL at the expense of their performance in Test cricket, which put him at loggerheads with stars such as Kevin Pietersen.

Stokes 'looking forward' to Ashes after being added to squad

Stokes 'looking forward' to Ashes after being added to squad

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'I had a break to prioritise my mental wellbeing and I got my finger sorted.'

Banned Kaneria unlikely to play in Pakistan: PCB

Banned Kaneria unlikely to play in Pakistan: PCB

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Former Test bowler Danish Kaneria is unlikely to be allowed to resume his career in Pakistan after being banned for life by the England and Wales Cricket Board, the Pakistan board (PCB) said on Saturday.