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PIX: Champions Trophy launched at historic Lahore Fort

PIX: Champions Trophy launched at historic Lahore Fort

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Members of the trophy-winning squad from 2017 were present at the event with then captain Sarfaraz Ahmed in conversation with former West Indies pacer and broadcaster Ian Bishop.

Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach despite CT debacle

Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach despite CT debacle

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

A PCB official said due to time constraints between the ICC Champions Trophy and New Zealand tour, Aaqib Javed will continue as interim head coach.

Team India must play Tests only in Bangladesh, West Indies and Zimbabwe!

Team India must play Tests only in Bangladesh, West Indies and Zimbabwe!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Only the Board of Control for Cricket in India, says Haresh Pandya, could have thought of inviting a team like the West Indies to provide practice to the Indian cricketers before they embark on a difficult tour of Australia for a four-Test series later this year.

Failure-ridden Windies may disband within 10 years, warns ex-board director

Failure-ridden Windies may disband within 10 years, warns ex-board director

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

A former West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) director has said that the once-formidable Windies can completely lose its credibility and disintegrate ten years from now due to its constant failure at the international level.

We have put WI cricket back on the map: Ganga

We have put WI cricket back on the map: Ganga

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

Trinidad & Tobago's impressive performance in the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 would definitely help in putting West Indies cricket back on track, feels the island nation's captain Darren Ganga.

MI worst hit as SA players to give IPL playoffs a miss

MI worst hit as SA players to give IPL playoffs a miss

Rediff.com15 May 2025

WTC-bound SA players to miss play-offs after BCCI asks teams to release them by May 26

Wriddhiman ready to 'shoulder' responsibility as India 'A' take on West Indies 'A'

Wriddhiman ready to 'shoulder' responsibility as India 'A' take on West Indies 'A'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Wriddhiman and Hanuma Vihari are the two Test specialists who have been included in the 'A' squad to prepare for the two-Test series starting late August.

Taliban loves cricket: Afghanistan Board CEO

Taliban loves cricket: Afghanistan Board CEO

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Afghanistan will play T20 World Cup, says media manager.

ECB surprise! Data analysts axed ahead of India Tests

ECB surprise! Data analysts axed ahead of India Tests

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The England and Wales Cricket Board has sacked its data analysts, Freddie Wilde and Nathan Leamon, weeks ahead of the Test series against India, as head coach Brendon McCullum wants to put more emphasis on gut feeling and intuition.

Why Test cricket's survival depends on India

Why Test cricket's survival depends on India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'To date, they've been fantastic in how they've continued to play all three formats of the game. Their commitment to Test cricket... I don't think it has ever been as strong as it is now'

'New approach needed to take WI cricket forward'

'New approach needed to take WI cricket forward'

Rediff.com4 May 2011

The West Indies Cricket Board is clueless about how to take the game forward in the country and its President Julian Hunte and CEO Ernerst Hilaire should resign from their posts, feels former pacer Andy Roberts.

West Indies to play 2 Tests and 3 ODIs in India

West Indies to play 2 Tests and 3 ODIs in India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Thursday that the four-week tour, which will comprise of two Tests and three One-day Internationals apart from a three-day warm-up game, will begin on October 31 and conclude on November 27.

Mark Wood ruled out, will miss India Test series?

Mark Wood ruled out, will miss India Test series?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Wood has had issues with his left knee for a year and the 35-year-old experienced "increased stiffness and discomfort" during England's Champions Trophy

Revenue sharing model completely broken: Cricket WI CEO

Revenue sharing model completely broken: Cricket WI CEO

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Hopefully, the South Africa series has woken up the Australian media to the realities of what it's like to operate Test cricket, and unless the boards change the economic model, I don't think Test cricket will thrive outside of the Big Three.'

Shaheen Afridi's Test future in doubt

Shaheen Afridi's Test future in doubt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Shaheen Shah Afridi's Test future is under scrutiny after he was sidelined for the two-Test series against the West Indies at home.

Ahead of West Indies tour, no clarity on Dhoni's future

Ahead of West Indies tour, no clarity on Dhoni's future

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Dhoni's future has been widely speculated ever since India lost to New Zealand in the World Cup semifinal on July 9

Top international stars give Pakistan Super League a miss!

Top international stars give Pakistan Super League a miss!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Several high-profile international cricketers have pulled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to the overlapping of dates with other franchise-based tournaments and many cricket boards denying permission to their players to compete in domestic T20 competitions.

England skipper Buttler declared fit for Windies tour

England skipper Buttler declared fit for Windies tour

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will return to the side for their One-Day International and Twenty20 tour of the West Indies later in October after recovering from a calf injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday.

Pakistan won't travel to India for Women's ODI World Cup

Pakistan won't travel to India for Women's ODI World Cup

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

The PCB chief said India and ICC being the hosts of the tournament would decide on the neutral venue.

Why the English cricket board loves Kohli & Co

Why the English cricket board loves Kohli & Co

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The Indian team boosts ECB revenues. No wonder that the ECB wants India to come as often as possible and for full five-Test series, regardless of their poor showing, reports Ashis Ray.

West Indies to play 3 Tests, 5 ODIs in India in October-November

West Indies to play 3 Tests, 5 ODIs in India in October-November

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Tours and Fixtures Committee shortlisted Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad for India's three-Test series against the West Indies during October and November this year.

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Gujarat Titans set to miss Buttler in play-offs, Moeen Ali not to return for KKR

Pant, Shami's return in spotlight as Ranji season kickstarts

Pant, Shami's return in spotlight as Ranji season kickstarts

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Perhaps, another Ranji title with Mumbai will be a fitting send off for Ajinkya Rahane.

India Vs Sri Lanka: What India Could Try

India Vs Sri Lanka: What India Could Try

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

To defend their Asia Cup title, India must improve catching and find a steady middle order. Friday's dead rubber is a good chance to try these out.

What Did Gavaskar Tell Babar Azam?

What Did Gavaskar Tell Babar Azam?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Pakistan captain Babar Azam caught up with India's batting great Sunil Gavaskar in the US.

Powell praises Windies' progress despite T20 WC exit

Powell praises Windies' progress despite T20 WC exit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Rovman Powell remained extremely proud of the progress the 'Men in Maroon' have made in the past year.

Players must go through board to play IPL: WICB

Players must go through board to play IPL: WICB

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

The West Indies Cricket Board, acting on BCCI's advice, has asked its cricketers who wish to play in the next three seasons of the IPL to approach the league through WICB and not through agents or directly.

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The second Test begins on Thursday, with a third and final Test scheduled at Birmingham starting on July 26.

India vs WI: Trinidad Board faces ICC action over washed out Test

India vs WI: Trinidad Board faces ICC action over washed out Test

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board has launched an investigation after only 22 overs could be played over five days in the fourth and final Test between West Indies and India at the Queen's Park Oval due to a soggy outfield.

Windies board gets reprieve as BCCI waives $41.97m penalty

Windies board gets reprieve as BCCI waives $41.97m penalty

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The Indian cricket board has decided to waive off the financial penalty of $41.97 million that was imposed on the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) for pulling out midway during their 2014 series against India, BCCI president Shashank Manohar stated.

'Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket?'

'Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh has slammed the ICC and top cricket boards, including the BCCI, for not caring about Test cricket after South Africa named a depleted red-ball squad for the tour of New Zealand.

India's dominance hurts Test cricket: Chappell

India's dominance hurts Test cricket: Chappell

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has criticized the ICC, calling it an "event management company" and stating that financially stronger boards are dictating a self-serving schedule that harms Test cricket.

Bangladesh coach fired for shocking behaviour

Bangladesh coach fired for shocking behaviour

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has suspended men's team head coach Chandika Hathurusingha due to inappropriate conduct by him during last year's ODI World Cup in India.

Antigua set to host cricket after 1 year ban

Antigua set to host cricket after 1 year ban

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The ICC has cleared the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua to host international cricket after it passed an inspection by the governing body following a 12-month suspension.

Narine banned from bowling in international cricket

Narine banned from bowling in international cricket

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

An independent assessment revealed that all variations of Narine's deliveries exceeded the 15-degree limit.

Cricket Buzz: Dananjaya to assess action in Brisbane

Cricket Buzz: Dananjaya to assess action in Brisbane

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Nic Pothas appointed as interim coach of Windies

Unpaid T20 WC winnings trigger global cricket storm

Unpaid T20 WC winnings trigger global cricket storm

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) is in talks with several boards which have yet to pay prize money from this year's Twenty20 World Cup to the players, sources told Reuters on Thursday.

Bowling great Andy Roberts's honest thoughts about Windies' cricket

Bowling great Andy Roberts's honest thoughts about Windies' cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Dejected by the shambolic state of the West Indies cricket team, legendary pacer Sir Andy Roberts feels the side is not even competing anymore and players cannot escape the blame by continuously citing their dispute with the country's Board.

Saving Test Cricket! ICC's multi-million dollar rescue plan

Saving Test Cricket! ICC's multi-million dollar rescue plan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

ICC is mulling a dedicated fund of at least US$ 15 million for Test cricket that will help increase the players' match fee and address the migration of talent to T20 leagues.

'I am committed to whatever cricket I play'

'I am committed to whatever cricket I play'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Chris Gayle is happy to take on the West Indies captain's role again following an end to the bitter dispute between the players and the West Indies Cricket Board, the opening batsman has said.