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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cricket Buzz: Waugh steps down as Australia selector

Cricket Buzz: Waugh steps down as Australia selector

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Former test batsman Mark Waugh will step down as a national selector at the end of August, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.

England ask 55 players to return for training

England ask 55 players to return for training

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The ECB statement did not say if the players would be returning for group training sessions with social distancing protocols in place. England cricketers returned to individual skill-based training last week.

England omit Stokes in unchanged squad for third Test vs India

England omit Stokes in unchanged squad for third Test vs India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The court decision on Ben Stokes is expected this week and the ECB said it would assess his availability once the trial is over.

Injury scare for England captain ahead of World Cup

Injury scare for England captain ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com24 May 2019

England captain Eoin Morgan will have a precautionary X-ray after sustaining a finger injury ahead of the World Cup starting on May 30, British media reported on Friday.

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.

Why India-England 5th Test was cancelled...

Why India-England 5th Test was cancelled...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

India not fielding a team for the final Test against England had nothing to do with the rescheduled Indian Premier League which left no room for the match to be postponed, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) CEO Tom Harrison said on Friday.

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.

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.

India-England 5th Test cancelled over COVID-19 fears

India-England 5th Test cancelled over COVID-19 fears

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

After long discussions, the Board of Control for Cricket in India and England and Wales Cricket Board had said more test results will be taken into consideration before taking a call on the match getting underway.

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

Champions Trophy: Will ICC force India to play in Pakistan?

Champions Trophy: Will ICC force India to play in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

A 'hybrid model' to host next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan remains an option as India's participation cannot be decided by the ICC if there is a government policy against it, a source in the governing body's all-powerful executive board told PTI on Friday.

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.

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.

IPL 2021: Will Jofra Archer return to India?

IPL 2021: Will Jofra Archer return to India?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Rajasthan Royals were hopeful he can play a part in the current campaign.

Will players accept ICC's four-day Test match plan?

Will players accept ICC's four-day Test match plan?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The England and Wales Cricket Board are "cautiously" backing a proposal that would mandate four-day World Test Championship matches from 2023. The International Cricket Council (ICC) cricket committee is set to discuss the issue next year as the global governing body and member boards look for ways of freeing up a crowded international calendar and reducing player workload.

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.

4000 fans to be allowed for India vs NZ WTC final

4000 fans to be allowed for India vs NZ WTC final

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand in Southampton will be held in the presence of 4000 spectators, Hampshire County Club head Rod Bransgrove said.

Harmison ruled out of Lanka Tests

Harmison ruled out of Lanka Tests

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

Seamer Richard Johnson will replace Harmison in the squad for the three-Test series.

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.

Harmison misses warm-up game

Harmison misses warm-up game

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

Fast bowler Steve Harmison has been ruled out of England's one day warm-up match against Hampshire on Saturday due to an ankle injury.

Hoggard ruled out of second Test

Hoggard ruled out of second Test

Rediff.com30 May 2003

A torn cartilage in his right knee has sidelined the England pace bowler.\n\n

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.

BCCI likely to allow 50 percent crowds for England Tests

BCCI likely to allow 50 percent crowds for England Tests

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The BCCI is believed to be taking a cue from Cricket Australia which had allowed entry of spectators during the India series that concluded on Tuesday.

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.

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.

Kaneria given clean chit over fixing claims by Essex coach, teammate?

Kaneria given clean chit over fixing claims by Essex coach, teammate?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has released statements from Essex coach Paul Grayson and player Tom Westley's that rule out the fact that leg-spinner Danish Kaneria tried to coax them into spot-fixing.

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.

Former Aus pacer Gillespie closing in on England coach job?

Former Aus pacer Gillespie closing in on England coach job?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Former Australia fast bowler and current Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie is expected to hold talks with the England and Wales Cricket Board's Director for Cricket Andrew Strauss in the next 24 hours on the possibility of him accepting or not accepting the vacant position of the national head coach.

KP not a team-man, says ex-ECB boss

KP not a team-man, says ex-ECB boss

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Former England and Wales Cricket Board ( ECB) boss Lord MacLaurin has endorsed the move not to include Kevin Pietersen in the national squad, saying he was never a ' team-man '.

Pietersen retained as England recall trio to Ashes squad

Pietersen retained as England recall trio to Ashes squad

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Kevin Pietersen was included in a 14-man squad for next week's third Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford despite concerns over his calf injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Sunday.

English cricket moves closer to setting up IPL rival

English cricket moves closer to setting up IPL rival

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

A new city-based Twenty20 tournament for English cricket intended to rival the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Australia's Big Bash moved a step closer on Monday following a key presentation by the sport's governing body.