News for 'West Indian Cricket Board'

Buzz: WI tour to go ahead despite COVID-19 breaches

Buzz: WI tour to go ahead despite COVID-19 breaches

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Babar named Pakistan Test captain, takes charge of all three formats.

Bhuvneshwar undergoes sports hernia surgery in London; rehab in NCA

Bhuvneshwar undergoes sports hernia surgery in London; rehab in NCA

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The Board did not specify any timeline for Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recovery but it is learnt that he will return to action during the Indian Premier League

Former captain Edulji takes on Engineer for 'snide remarks'

Former captain Edulji takes on Engineer for 'snide remarks'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Former India captain and Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji took on Farokh Engineer for his 'snide remarks' made earlier this year targetting her and the COA.

Dravid would make a very good coach of India: Ponting

Dravid would make a very good coach of India: Ponting

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Monday backed Rahul Dravid as one of the best candidates to coach the Indian cricket team.

Pollard, Simmons boost for Mumbai Indians

Pollard, Simmons boost for Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Mumbai Indians' hopes of starting Indian Premier League's season 10 well got a boost with information received that West Indies T20 specialists, Kieron Pollard and Lendl Simmons, would reach in time for their lung-opener against Rising Pune Giant on April 6.

All about the Kumble-Kohli rift

All about the Kumble-Kohli rift

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

As Team India begins its campaign in the Champions Trophy, many await the outcome of the Virat Kohli-Anil Kumble tangle.

Can Aussies salvage pride in Adelaide?

Can Aussies salvage pride in Adelaide?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Going into the final Test against South Africa, Australia are staring at the lowest ebb in their 140-year cricketing history.

Sri Lanka's Herath, Perera approached by bookies to fix Windies Test

Sri Lanka's Herath, Perera approached by bookies to fix Windies Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Lanka's sports minister said some 10 million rupees (around $70,000) had been offered to the players to lose the match. Police had mounted a search for the suspect who was said to have approached the two players

Shaw's attacking batting making it easier for seniors: Chase

Shaw's attacking batting making it easier for seniors: Chase

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

'I just think that was their strategy, to really go hard with the young guy because that is his natural game, and make it easier for the other guys coming in after him. We tried to contain the batsmen. We set more defensive fields and tried to put more pressure back on them after they got the quick start and it paid off for us. But then, we had a few lapses in the field and that really cost it'

Will miss Tendulkar's presence in the Indian squad: Bedi

Will miss Tendulkar's presence in the Indian squad: Bedi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

India's legendary left-arm spinner Bishan Singh Bedi on Monday said he is not surprised by Sachin Tendulkar's decision to retire from cricket, after the two-Test series against the West Indies next month.

Injured Bumrah ruled out of Asia Cup, Kohli returns

Injured Bumrah ruled out of Asia Cup, Kohli returns

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The Indian squad for the continental championship will be selected on Monday, but it is still not clear if the official announcement will happen on the day.

Gautam Gambhir slams BCCI

Gautam Gambhir slams BCCI

Rediff.com17 May 2018

The Indian board has not done 'enough' to market Test cricket, revered by the purists, says former India opener Gautam Gambhir.

Should India play 3 spinners in first Test?

Should India play 3 spinners in first Test?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Should India exploit South Africa's weakness against the turning ball?

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Trott, who played 68 ODIs and seven T20 matches, has scored 18,662 runs in first class cricket.

C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award for Kirmani

C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award for Kirmani

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Former wicketkeeper-batsman Syed Kirmani was nominated for this year's Col. C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award, which comprises a trophy, citation and cheque for Rs 25 lakh.

CA should allow Smith, Cummins play in IPL: Langer

CA should allow Smith, Cummins play in IPL: Langer

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The T20 World Cup is expected to be postponed due to the challenges of hosting 16 international teams amid the pandemic, and the Indian board hopes to use that window for the IPL.

Archer suggests ways to bring life to empty stadiums

Archer suggests ways to bring life to empty stadiums

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'... I think it will be one of those things you don't realise how much you need until it's gone. Take it away, and we will realise how much the supporters mean to us.'

Rahane, Pujara, Bumrah aim to get going in warm-up

Rahane, Pujara, Bumrah aim to get going in warm-up

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The three-day practice game will give a chance for the players who are already in the West Indies to shift from limited overs to the five-day format.

'Everyone wants Ganguly to continue for a long time'

'Everyone wants Ganguly to continue for a long time'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

'We need to respect our players. Our players are as good as anybody.'

Will Champions Trophy be Kumble's last assignment as India coach?

Will Champions Trophy be Kumble's last assignment as India coach?

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Questions are also being raised as to whether Anil Kumble will be again taking part in the interview process despite his stupendous record, after what all has transpired in the past 72 hours.

Why UAE was ideal destination for IPL 2020

Why UAE was ideal destination for IPL 2020

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

'Unlike India and Sri Lanka, there was no internal air travel needed.' 'For all 8 teams, different hotels are available, a separate one for the broadcasting team too.'

Bowling coach Mhambrey lauds Arsh, Avesh's bowling

Bowling coach Mhambrey lauds Arsh, Avesh's bowling

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey says Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh have shown their ability to perform under pressure.

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

Whom will Rahul replace for 2nd ODI?

Whom will Rahul replace for 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second ODI against the West Indies?

'People don't realise if there's no T20s, Test cricket will die'

'People don't realise if there's no T20s, Test cricket will die'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

India's team director Ravi Shastri has agreed with former captain Rahul Dravid's views on not having too many bilateral ODI and T20 matches and said there should be more emphasis on the World Cup for the limited overs formats of the game.

Shastri's contract doesn't have extension clause: BCCI official

Shastri's contract doesn't have extension clause: BCCI official

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

BCCI will be forced to restart the process as the India coach's service contract doesn't have an extension or renewal clause.

Niranjan Shah questions Lodha Panel over 'age discrimination'

Niranjan Shah questions Lodha Panel over 'age discrimination'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'If Indian Prez can be over 70, why can't we be in BCCI'

India women's team gets third new head coach in 18 months

India women's team gets third new head coach in 18 months

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Powar's term will include a tour to Sri Lanka, a bilateral series in the West Indies in October followed by the ICC Women's World T20 in West Indies in November.

PIX: Bumrah gets prestigious award

PIX: Bumrah gets prestigious award

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Bumrah receives Polly Umrigar and Dilip Sardesai awards

Why BCCI picked Kumble as India's coach

Why BCCI picked Kumble as India's coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Explaining the decision to appoint Anil Kumble despite his lack of experience as an international coach, BCCI president Anurag Thakur said the former spinner's record itself is a testimony to his worthiness for the job.

Selectors await update on Kohli's injury, Bhuvi-Bumrah to be rested

Selectors await update on Kohli's injury, Bhuvi-Bumrah to be rested

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

The national selection committee is awaiting an update on skipper India Virat Kohli's injured wrist as they get ready to announce the squad for the two-Test series against the West Indies.

Rohit hails BCCI's move to postpone IPL

Rohit hails BCCI's move to postpone IPL

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The five-time champions posted a series of tweets and shared the travel plans of its players and support staff.

'Raina, arguably one of India's finest T20 batsmen'

'Raina, arguably one of India's finest T20 batsmen'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

"Attacking left-hand batsman Suresh Raina officially communicated to BCCI on Sunday about his decision to retire from international cricket," said the BCCI in a statement.

Kohli has a suggestion for WTC, are you listening ICC?

Kohli has a suggestion for WTC, are you listening ICC?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

As per the existing format, a team is supposed to play six series in the WTC, three home and three away but they are not scheduled alternatively.

How doping 'mistake' transformed young Prithvi Shaw

How doping 'mistake' transformed young Prithvi Shaw

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

e time spent away from cricket felt like a "torture" but India opener Prithvi Shaw believes he returned hungrier after serving a doping ban last year. Shaw was handed a back-dated eight-month suspension by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the doping violation after the opener said he had inadvertently ingested a prohibited substance.

ICC T20 Rankings: India stay put, Kuldeep drops a notch

ICC T20 Rankings: India stay put, Kuldeep drops a notch

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Indian opener KL Rahul's two impressive knocks in the recently concluded two-match T20 series against Australia helped him climb to fifth in the latest ICC Rankings for T20 batsmen, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

Akshar Patel recalled to Indian ODI squad

Akshar Patel recalled to Indian ODI squad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Gujarat left-arm spinner Akshar Patel was recalled to the Indian squad for the last two One-Day Internationals against West Indies, while senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin continues to be rested.

'Chappell suggested I should take over the captaincy from Dravid'

'Chappell suggested I should take over the captaincy from Dravid'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Dropping a bombshell, Sachin Tendulkar has disclosed that the then India coach Greg Chappell had made a "shocking" suggestion to him to take over India's captaincy from Rahul Dravid months before the 2007 World Cup in West Indies.

It's a happy birthday for opener 'Gabbar' Dhawan

It's a happy birthday for opener 'Gabbar' Dhawan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

From the International Cricket Council (ICC) to master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, a number of people took to Twitter to extend their good wishes to Dhawan on his special day.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.