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England call up Johnson

England call up Johnson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

He replaces James Anderson who pulled out of the Test series in Bangladesh with a knee injury last week.

Anderson to miss Bangladesh Tests

Anderson to miss Bangladesh Tests

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

The England fast bowler, who has a knee injury, will, however, play in the one-day series.

England face hectic 2004

England face hectic 2004

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

England will host three Tests against New Zealand and four against the West Indies next season

Bicknell, Ali included

Bicknell, Ali included

Rediff.com18 Aug 2003

The duo were added to the squad as possible replacements for Steve Harmison, who is suffering from a calf injury.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pietersen's book has tarnished English cricket, says Cook

Pietersen's book has tarnished English cricket, says Cook

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Denying Kevin Pietersen's claims that a bullying culture had flourished in the England dressing room in recent years, captain Alastair Cook says the maverick cricketer's controversial autobiography has "tarnished" one of the most successful eras for the national team.

England to host their first day/night Test vs WI

England to host their first day/night Test vs WI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

England will become the third country to host a day-night Test match when they meet West Indies in Birmingham next August. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and hosts Warwickshire County Cricket Club said in a joint statement on Thursday that the first test of the series would be held under lights, probably with a 1400 local time start. "It's a great opportunity to attract more fans to the game and see how staging test cricket in the afternoon and evening fits with working patterns and modern lifestyles," said ECB chief executive Tom Harrison.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Injured Anderson ruled out of Ireland Test

Injured Anderson ruled out of Ireland Test

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Anderson, 36, tore his right calf when playing for his county Lancashire against Durham this month, but was included in the 13-man squad for the four-day match against Ireland, which begins on Wednesday.

England's Hales suspended for recreational drug use

England's Hales suspended for recreational drug use

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

According to a report in the Guardian, Hales is currently serving a 21-day ban after returning a second positive test, having pulled out of Nottinghamshire's Royal London Cup campaign, shortly after the World Cup squad was announced, for undisclosed "personal reasons".

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 to face Ireland and Pakistan in packed summer schedule

England to face Ireland and Pakistan in packed summer schedule

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The Ireland squad will arrive in England and set up their base at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton on July 18, before facing world champions England in three ODIs at the same venue.

Now is not the time to be silent: Sammy to ICC

Now is not the time to be silent: Sammy to ICC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Former West Indies captain, Darren Sammy said that if the world of cricket, even after watching the video of George Floyd's death, did not take a stand, "...you are also part of the problem".

MCC to offer Sangakkara second term as president

MCC to offer Sangakkara second term as president

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Wednesday announced its decision to recommend former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara for a second term as president due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The former wicketkeeper-batsman had became the first non-British President of the club after he assumed office on October 1 last year.

Sangakkara named first non-British president of MCC

Sangakkara named first non-British president of MCC

Rediff.com1 May 2019

MCC was founded in 1787 and has been based at Lord's, which it owns, since 1814.

New coach may not be appointed before the start of the Ashes: Strauss

New coach may not be appointed before the start of the Ashes: Strauss

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The new director of England and Wales Cricket Board( ECB), Andrew Strauss, has said that the new coach may not be appointed before the start of the Ashes in July.

No question of forfeiting 5th Test, says BCCI VP Shukla

No question of forfeiting 5th Test, says BCCI VP Shukla

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president Rajeev Shukla says negotiations with the England and Wales Cricket Board are underway to resolve issues "amicably" following the cancellation of the fifth and final Test of the series, which was scheduled to commence in Manchester on Friday.

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Sting claims corruption in cricket; ICC demands complete footage

Rediff.com27 May 2018

The ICC said it is investigating but also stated that the channel has not cooperated in the matter.

Six Pakistan players negative in second COVID test ahead of England tour

Six Pakistan players negative in second COVID test ahead of England tour

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Six of the 10 Pakistan cricketers bound for England who tested positive for COVID-19 have now registered negative results on re-testing, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Saturday. Mohammad Hasnain, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Hafeez and Wahab Riaz, however, must return a second negative result before they can join the main squad of 20 players who will leave for England on Sunday.

Pakistan confirm England series in UAE in late 2015

Pakistan confirm England series in UAE in late 2015

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Pakistan will host England for a full series of tests and limited-overs matches in the United Arab Emirates from next October, the country's cricket board confirmed on Wednesday.

Bess named in England squad for first Windies Test

Bess named in England squad for first Windies Test

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Spinner Dom Bess was named in England's 13-man squad for the first Test against West Indies and there was no place for Moeen Ali among nine reserves, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Saturday.All-rounder Ben Stokes will lead England in the match, which will begin at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday in a bio-secure environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Zealand gears up to host West Indies and Pakistan

New Zealand gears up to host West Indies and Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The Black Caps were also scheduled to travel to Australia for an ODI series but the fixture was on Friday postponed to next summer (2021-22) due to the pandemic.

Maxwell returns as Australia set to tour England in Sept

Maxwell returns as Australia set to tour England in Sept

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The Australian government on Wednesday granted travel exemptions for Aaron Finch and his men, Cricket Australia (CA) said while announcing a 21-member squad for the team's first international tour since the coronavirus outbreak began.

England sack assistant coach Thorpe after Ashes debacle

England sack assistant coach Thorpe after Ashes debacle

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

While England failed miserably on the field under his watch, Thorpe's departure was also expedited after reports emerged that police had to be called in to the team hotel in Hobart after he had lit a cigar inside the premise following a drinking session that lasted till 6 a.m.

India to tour England for white-ball series next July

India to tour England for white-ball series next July

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

England men will begin their 2022 home summer with a three-match Test series against world champions New Zealand.

Who will be new ICC Chairman?

Who will be new ICC Chairman?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Nomination of candidates by Oct 18, still no unanimity on voting process.

Bangladesh tour a 'concern' for England

Bangladesh tour a 'concern' for England

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

England have major concerns about the planned tour to Bangladesh later this year, the team's limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan has said in the wake of Friday's attack by gunmen at an upmarket Dhaka restaurant that left 20 dead.

Pollard, Warner among top draft picks for The Hundred

Pollard, Warner among top draft picks for The Hundred

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

All teams now have one wild card pick each to fill their final slots in June.

Giles a strong candidate to replace Flower: ECB

Giles a strong candidate to replace Flower: ECB

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Limited-overs supremo Ashley Giles is a strong candidate to succeed Andy Flower as England's coach in all formats, cricket board chief Giles Clarke said on Saturday.

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.

England's Buttler might skip Ashes series in Australia

England's Buttler might skip Ashes series in Australia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

'Until we get more information about what it (the Australia tour) might look like, it's impossible to know what decision you're making.'

Archer won't rush return risking T20 World Cup, Ashes prospects

Archer won't rush return risking T20 World Cup, Ashes prospects

Rediff.com27 May 2021

ECB will review his progress next month