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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'

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.'

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.

Why England are opposed to Saudi-backed T20 league

Why England are opposed to Saudi-backed T20 league

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

ECB chief executive Richard Gould said they would not support a proposed global Twenty20 league bankrolled by Saudi Arabia.

Why India didn't prepare rank turners for Windies

Why India didn't prepare rank turners for Windies

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

We didn't ask for rank turners so need to put in more effort to get bounce and turn: Jadeja

Last-man Holder's heroics earn West Indies a tie against Pak

Last-man Holder's heroics earn West Indies a tie against Pak

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

West Indies number 11 Jason Holder smashed 14 runs off the final over to earn his side a dramatic tie with Pakistan in the third one-day international at Beausejour Stadium in St Lucia on Friday.

Naqvi refused to congratulate India for Asia Cup triumph?

Naqvi refused to congratulate India for Asia Cup triumph?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The Men in Blue refused to take the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from Naqvi, who is also Pakistan Interior Minister.

Wrist injury forces Samuels to return home from New Zealand

Wrist injury forces Samuels to return home from New Zealand

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels will need surgery on a chronic right wrist injury and has been ruled out of their limited overs series in New Zealand, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.

Gayle signs agreement with Windies Board

Gayle signs agreement with Windies Board

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Chris Gayle has signed an agreement with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) but there is still no clarity on the explosive opener's return to the national side. The agreement was brokered by CARICOM. Apart from the agreement, Gayle has written a 'side-letter' to the WICB, the contents of which were not disclosed.

'Virat Kohli will beat me': Sachin Tendulkar predicted

'Virat Kohli will beat me': Sachin Tendulkar predicted

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Rajeev Shukla recalled his conversations with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, revealing that the 'Master Blaster' had expressed confidence that a young Virat Kohli could one day break his major batting records.

Buttler, Dawson guide England to win in 1st T20I

Buttler, Dawson guide England to win in 1st T20I

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

West Indies finished on 167-9, with Romario Shepherd caught on the final ball of the match.

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that head coach Gautam Gambhir has a firm grip on the team and is popular among the players.

India will witness Sachin's 200th Test; Windies to tour in Nov

India will witness Sachin's 200th Test; Windies to tour in Nov

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Here is some good news for Sachin Tendulkar fans. They will get to watch their cricketing hero play his milestone 200th Test at home.

He just hit Australia's quickest T20 century- Guess who?

He just hit Australia's quickest T20 century- Guess who?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

David hit 11 sixes and six fours to finish on unbeaten 102 off 37 deliveries, with Australia crushing the hosts with 23 balls to spare at Warner Park in Basseterre, Saint Kitts.

Ireland cancel home series against Afghanistan

Ireland cancel home series against Afghanistan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Ireland were scheduled to host Afghanistan for one Test, three ODIs and three T20s in July.

BCCI goes back on its decision, keeps Subramaniam for West Indies tour

BCCI goes back on its decision, keeps Subramaniam for West Indies tour

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

"He will complete this tour as I have now accepted his apology," Rai added.

Trophy row: BCCI fumes at Naqvi over Asia Cup snub

Trophy row: BCCI fumes at Naqvi over Asia Cup snub

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

BCCI demanded trophy be handed over to India, but ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi "still hasn't agreed", an ACC source.

England recall star spinner for India T20 series

England recall star spinner for India T20 series

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Sophie Ecclestone returns as England announce squad for T20Is against India

WICB seeks meeting with Gayle ahead of return

WICB seeks meeting with Gayle ahead of return

Rediff.com11 May 2012

The West Indies Cricket Board has asked Chris Gayle to meet with its officials to put an end to 'residual matters' related to their seemingly concluded spat after the destructive opener confirmed his availability for national duty.

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.

Windies tour to Zimbabwe cleared

Windies tour to Zimbabwe cleared

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

The West Indies tour of Zimbabwe will go ahead this month after a security report gave the all-clear for the trip.

'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.

'No plan to remove Gambhir or bring in new head coach'

'No plan to remove Gambhir or bring in new head coach'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

"There is no plan to remove Gautam Gambhir": Rajeev Shukla quashes reports of change in Test coach

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.

Under-par Babar, Rizwan demoted, no players in elite list

Under-par Babar, Rizwan demoted, no players in elite list

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

This year's roster sees ten players each placed in Categories B, C, and D. Notably, no player has been selected for Category A in this cycle, the PCB said in a statement.

'Not the way I would prepare': Botham slams England's Ashes preparations

'Not the way I would prepare': Botham slams England's Ashes preparations

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

England did not have their full squad in Perth until last Sunday and will play one internal match before the first Ashes Test on November 21.

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.

Windies players against Canada series

Windies players against Canada series

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

West Indies cricketers are threatening to pull out of the tri-series in Canada because they say the Board 'disregarded' a recent agreement signed with the Players' Association.

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.

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.

IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players, 77 Vacancies

IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players, 77 Vacancies

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

At the top end of the spectrum sits the familiar figure: The 2 crore bracket, where 40 players have thrown their hats in.

Top Windies cricketers set for return as truce with Board nears

Top Windies cricketers set for return as truce with Board nears

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Cricket West Indies (CWI) showed it was willing to welcome back top players on Thursday when it cleared Darren Bravo to play in all forms of cricket after the batsman apologised to the board and its president, Dave Cameron, for a Twitter outburst.

Women's T20 WC: India-Pakistan Blockbuster on...

Women's T20 WC: India-Pakistan Blockbuster on...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on June 14.

Why India Must Play Kuldeep In Adelaide ODI

Why India Must Play Kuldeep In Adelaide ODI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for Thursday's second ODI against Australia?

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.

Windies players snub T20 World Cup launch

Windies players snub T20 World Cup launch

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

The simmering rift between the West Indies cricketers and their board further widened after they boycotted the launch of the 2010 Twenty20 World Cup, which was held at the Beausejour Stadium, St Lucia.

COVID-19 scare: WI likely to call off ongoing Pakistan tour

COVID-19 scare: WI likely to call off ongoing Pakistan tour

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

CWI said in a statement just hours before the third Twenty20 International is scheduled to begin in Karachi that the boards were meeting to "determine whether the tour can continue".

WI Board irked by Gayle's decision to play in IPL

WI Board irked by Gayle's decision to play in IPL

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Former captain Chris Gayle's decision to give the entire home series against Pakistan a miss for the lucrative IPL has angered the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), which described the opener's move as 'unacceptable and disappointing '.

BCCI rejected Test championship, claims WICB chief

BCCI rejected Test championship, claims WICB chief

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

In a startling revelation, West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) chief Julian Hunte accused the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of rejecting ICC's proposal of organising Test cricket with a four-year championship structure in place. Hunte made the statement in his report at the annual general meeting of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) this month.

Windies legends demand dissolution of 'obsolete' WICB

Windies legends demand dissolution of 'obsolete' WICB

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

West Indian cricket legends, including Sir Garfield Sobers and Sir Vivian Richards, have demanded the "dissolution" of the West Indies Cricket Board and formation of an interim one in place of the "obsolete" body.