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England name four replacements for ODIs

England name four replacements for ODIs

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

Ashley Giles has yet to recover from a hip injury.

BCCI planning to sidestep ICC with four-nation tournament?

BCCI planning to sidestep ICC with four-nation tournament?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The proposed event, to be hosted by India, England and Australia on rotational basis from 2021, has divided opinions as it is likely to increase revenue of the boards involved. The ICC doesn't approve tournaments involving more than three teams, which are not part of its own multi-lateral roster.

Sidebottom out of first ODI against India

Sidebottom out of first ODI against India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Pace bowler Ryan Sidebottom will miss England's first match of the one-day series against India in Southampton on Tuesday because of injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Monday.

Broad urges ECB to ensure players comfortable for Ashes tour amid travel curbs

Broad urges ECB to ensure players comfortable for Ashes tour amid travel curbs

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

England seamer Stuart Broad doubted whether Australia's travel and quarantine restrictions would lead to a postponement of the end-of-year Ashes series but he said players would want to be promised the best possible environment for the tour.

Jones added to England Test squad

Jones added to England Test squad

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

The fast bowler has been included in the squad for the four-Test series against the West Indies in March.

Collingwood wants one-day captaincy

Collingwood wants one-day captaincy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The England batsman said he would like to succeed Michael Vaughan as one-day captain.

England add Scott Borthwick and James Tredwell to Ashes squad

England add Scott Borthwick and James Tredwell to Ashes squad

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Leg-spinner Scott Borthwick and off-spinner James Tredwell have been added to the England Test squad for the remainder of the Ashes series following Graeme Swann's surprise retirement, the country's cricket board said on Monday.

Day 3 in Eng-WI Test washed out

Day 3 in Eng-WI Test washed out

Rediff.com27 May 2007

England had been in control of the match after two days, scoring 570 for seven before bowling West Indies out for 146 and then reducing them to 22 for two when following on.

Donald to help England bowlers

Donald to help England bowlers

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Donald, 40, will aid the England team's fast bowling programme on a "short-term consultancy basis", a media release by the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Friday.

Revealed! ICC planning COVID-19 substitutes for Tests

Revealed! ICC planning COVID-19 substitutes for Tests

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is discussing the possibility of introducing substitutes if a player tests positive for COVID-19 during a Test match, England and Wales Cricket Board director of special projects Steve Elworthy said. Last year, the ICC approved "like for like" substitutes across all formats of international cricket to replace concussed players during matches and Elworthy said the same rule would have to be applied for COVID-19 substitutes.

Harmanpreet to play in ECB's Kia Super League

Harmanpreet to play in ECB's Kia Super League

Rediff.com27 May 2017

India's T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur is set to represent the Surrey Stars in Kia Super League, the T20 tournament hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after a successful stint with Sydney Thunders in Women's Big Bash League, last year.

Buttler, Morgan under probe for mocking Indians

Buttler, Morgan under probe for mocking Indians

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

A homophobic tweet dating back to 2010 from Jimmy Anderson has also emerged.

Sarfraz Nawaz urges ECB, CA to pressurise Srinivasan to quit ICC post

Sarfraz Nawaz urges ECB, CA to pressurise Srinivasan to quit ICC post

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shahryar Khan and ECB and CA to put pressure on N Srinivasan to step down as ICC chairman on moral grounds following the Indian Supreme Court's verdict on Thursday.

Injury scare for Vaughan

Injury scare for Vaughan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

The England captain was hit on the right elbow by fast bowler Chris Tremlett during net practice.

England's Archer out of New Zealand series with elbow injury

England's Archer out of New Zealand series with elbow injury

Rediff.com16 May 2021

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of their two-Test series against New Zealand starting next month due to pain in his elbow, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.

Batty called up as cover for Giles

Batty called up as cover for Giles

Rediff.com24 May 2005

Gareth Batty will provide cover for Ashley Giles who is struggling with a hip injury for the first Test against Bangladesh.

India to tour England in July

India to tour England in July

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

India will play three Tests and seven one-day internationals during their three-month tour of England starting in July.

England name 3 uncapped players

England name 3 uncapped players

Rediff.com17 May 2003

James Anderson, James Kirtley and Anthony McGrath have been included in the 13-man squad for the first Test against Zimbabwe.

Hollioake backs Vaughan

Hollioake backs Vaughan

Rediff.com1 May 2003

Adam Hollioake has given his backing to rival candidate Michael Vaughan as England's next one-day captain.

Fletcher wants to stay on as England coach

Fletcher wants to stay on as England coach

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

The ECB said Fletcher's position would be reviewed after next year's World Cup in the West Indies.

IPL could resume on either side of T20 WC: RR owner

IPL could resume on either side of T20 WC: RR owner

Rediff.com13 May 2021

'The calendars are incredibly packed, and particularly this year after COVID, Boards from around the world and trying to get as many competitions and as many Test matches in as possible'

England's Buttler to miss third T20I after leaving 'bubble'

England's Buttler to miss third T20I after leaving 'bubble'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Batsman Jos Buttler will not play in the third Twenty20 international against Australia after leaving the team's bio-secure bubble to be with his family, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

Amir clears COVID tests, joins Pakistan squad in England

Amir clears COVID tests, joins Pakistan squad in England

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Pakistan expects England to reciprocate and tour in 2022.

World XI lined up if Pakistan pull out

World XI lined up if Pakistan pull out

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

England could play a World XI if Pakistan pull out of the Twenty20 game in the ongoing dispute over the actions of captain Inzamam-ul-Haq.

Archer breach could have cost ECB millions, says Giles

Archer breach could have cost ECB millions, says Giles

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Paceman Jofra Archer's breach of bio-secure protocols could have been a "disaster" and ended up costing the board tens of millions of pounds, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) director of cricket Ashley Giles has said. England dropped Archer from the second Test against the West Indies following the breach, announcing the decision only hours before the start of the match on Thursday.

Flintoff to undergo surgery

Flintoff to undergo surgery

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

The England captain is expected to be out of action for 12 weeks.

Half-fit Stokes a cause for concern for CSK?

Half-fit Stokes a cause for concern for CSK?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

According to ESPNCricinfo, Stokes, who has played for Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant in the past, will likely play as a specialist batter initially to manage his knee injury, for which he has been administered cortisone shots -- an anti-inflammation injection.

Cricket Buzz: Stewart wants IPL cut-off date after Surrey lose Curran

Cricket Buzz: Stewart wants IPL cut-off date after Surrey lose Curran

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Curran went unsold in February's IPL auction but Kolkata Knight Riders recruited him for around $247,000 earlier this month to replace injured Australian paceman Mitchell Starc.

Jones out of Sri Lanka series

Jones out of Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com5 May 2006

England pace bowler Simon Jones will miss the series against Sri Lanka due to a knee injury

Vaughan doubtful for first Test

Vaughan doubtful for first Test

Rediff.com18 May 2004

The England captain hurt his right knee facing a delivery from a member of the MCC groundstaff in the nets at Lord's.

How coronavirus break could extend career by two years!

How coronavirus break could extend career by two years!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The cricket season was brought to a halt in March. James Anderson believes cricket's suspension during the COVID-19 pandemic could prolong his career

Vaughan may miss one-day series

Vaughan may miss one-day series

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

A specialist has advised Vaughan to rest completely for two weeks before beginning his rehabilitation.

Blackwell replaces Giles in tour squad

Blackwell replaces Giles in tour squad

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

England spinner Ashley Giles will miss the start of England's tour of India because of a hip injury.

Stokes a doubt for first Test after father taken ill

Stokes a doubt for first Test after father taken ill

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will spend Tuesday at the bedside of his father Ged, who is in a critical condition in hospital in Johannesburg. The England and Wales Cricket Board said Ged Stokes, a former New Zealand rugby league player, had suffered a "serious illness" on Monday.

England star Stokes announces shock ODI retirement

England star Stokes announces shock ODI retirement

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

One of the most exciting players of his era, Ben Stokes has battled a spate of injuries in recent times and took a break from the game last year to focus on his mental well-being.

Pujara's Gloucestershire deal off due to COVID-19

Pujara's Gloucestershire deal off due to COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The county championship Division one was scheduled to start on April 12 before it was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

ICC World Cup: India vs Pakistan game on the cards

ICC World Cup: India vs Pakistan game on the cards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

BCCI had expressed concern about security during the World Cup in a letter to the ICC after last month's attack in the disputed region that killed 40 Indian paramilitary troops.

Giles to miss Pakistan one-dayers

Giles to miss Pakistan one-dayers

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

The England spinner will return home for surgery on a long standing hip cartilage problem after the third Test in Lahore.

England's spin consultant Saqlain eager to assist Pak spinners

England's spin consultant Saqlain eager to assist Pak spinners

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq will continue to help the touring English spinners in the upcoming ODI series in India.

3rd Ashes Test: Anderson left out as England go unchanged

3rd Ashes Test: Anderson left out as England go unchanged

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Anderson, who is recuperating from a right calf injury, will feature against Leicestershire in a three-day friendly match starting on Tuesday.