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Windies offer Pak Tests in Abu Dhabi

Windies offer Pak Tests in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

The West Indies have offered to play two Tests against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi in November.

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Former Cricket South Africa president Dr Ali Bacher is not pleased that India, Australia and England are "marginalising" other boards to enjoy complete hegemony.

WIPA president Hinds refuses to step down after conflict with team

WIPA president Hinds refuses to step down after conflict with team

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

His fallout with the Caribbean players currently on tour in India notwithstanding, a defiant Wavell Hinds has refused to step down as the West Indies Players' Association (WIPA) President.

Narine, Pollard pull out of World Twenty20

Narine, Pollard pull out of World Twenty20

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

West Indies' hopes of winning the World Twenty20 for the second time in four years suffered a setback on Friday when off-spinner Sunil Narine and all-rounder Kieron Pollard pulled out of their squad.

Cricket Buzz: India A take handy lead against WI A

Cricket Buzz: India A take handy lead against WI A

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

After resuming on 70 for 1, India A added 229 runs at the expense of seven wickets as the visitors were placed at 299 for 8 at stumps on Day 2 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. India A had bowled out the home side for 228 on the first day.

Eden to have 20,000 spectators for 3rd T20I vs Windies

Eden to have 20,000 spectators for 3rd T20I vs Windies

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will allow 20,000 spectators, mostly ticket-holding members of Cricket Association of Bengal, to watch the third and final T20I between India and the West Indies on October 20.

Select Team: Will India Drop SKY?

Select Team: Will India Drop SKY?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

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

Recreational cricket set to resume in England from July 11

Recreational cricket set to resume in England from July 11

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The British government said on Friday that recreational cricket which has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be allowed to resume from July 11. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would set out a timetable next week for when amateur cricket can return as well as the reopening of indoor gyms and swimming pools which were closed due to the coronavirus lockdown.

Holding slams England over pullout from Pakistan tour

Holding slams England over pullout from Pakistan tour

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

West Indies legend Michael Holding says England's decision to cancel its limited overs tours of Pakistan smacked of 'western arrogance' and the country wouldn't have ever done this to a rich and powerful cricket board like India.

Ian Chappell reckons DRS encourages 'player dissent'

Ian Chappell reckons DRS encourages 'player dissent'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

'There have already been some cynical examples of DRS use in the series between England and West Indies that epitomise how far the system has been devalued. It's time the DRS was the subject of a thorough overhaul'.

Srinivisan to represent BCCI at ICC meet

Srinivisan to represent BCCI at ICC meet

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Narayanaswami Srinivasan might have been barred from becoming the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India but he is set to represent the Indian Board in the International Cricket Council meeting.

Quarantine rule renders Root doubtful for first Test

Quarantine rule renders Root doubtful for first Test

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The Test series, to be played in a bio-secure environment to counter the COVID-19 threat, is subject to the final approval of the UK government.

I have left BCCI, no comments on Windies's pullout: Srinivasan

I have left BCCI, no comments on Windies's pullout: Srinivasan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman N Srinivasan refused to comment on the West Indies team's sudden pullout of the India series.

KL Rahul tests positive for COVID-19; set to miss WI T20s

KL Rahul tests positive for COVID-19; set to miss WI T20s

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Star India batter K L Rahul on Thursday tested positive for COVID-19, which is likely to rule him out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against the West Indies, starting on July 29.

'Fulfilled', Pakistan's Azhar Ali to retire post Eng series

'Fulfilled', Pakistan's Azhar Ali to retire post Eng series

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'From being a kid who started as a leg-spinner to becoming a mainstay in the Test batting line-up, I had the loveliest moments of my life that I will cherish forever.

Ganguly replaces Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

Ganguly replaces Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Ramiz Raja part of ICC working group formed to review cricket in Afghanistan

Select Your Team: 1st ODI: India Vs WI

Select Your Team: 1st ODI: India Vs WI

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

For India, this series serves as the perfect platform for the coming World Cup to be played at home in October-November.

Shastri wins 'close race' to continue as head coach of men's cricket team

Shastri wins 'close race' to continue as head coach of men's cricket team

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Ravi Shastri was reappointed as the India head coach, the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee announced on Friday.

Bravo, Pollard omissions ridiculous: Gayle

Bravo, Pollard omissions ridiculous: Gayle

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Chris Gayle accused the West Indies Cricket Board of victimisation after key all-rounders Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard were left out of the country's World Cup squad.

Finch set to lead Australia in T20 WC after knee surgery

Finch set to lead Australia in T20 WC after knee surgery

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Australia have never won the T20 World Cup with their best finish of runners-up coming in the 2010 edition in West Indies, when they lost to England in the final.

After one loss we won't change things around: Rohit

After one loss we won't change things around: Rohit

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

India's captain Rohit Sharma says he will continue to back his young bowlers and give them opportunities to showcase their skills at crunch moments of a game.

Taskin blames team selection, not oversleeping, for missing India tie

Taskin blames team selection, not oversleeping, for missing India tie

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Taskin was dropped from T20 WC match against India after missing team bus, pacer denies

Windies great Sir Everton Weekes dies at 95

Windies great Sir Everton Weekes dies at 95

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'He was literally a founding father of our cricket. May he rest in peace'

Vengeful PCB to cancel 'A' team's series against WI

Vengeful PCB to cancel 'A' team's series against WI

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to cancel its 'A' team's series against the West Indies after the Caribbean side refused to tour Pakistan due to of security concerns and offered to play in the United Arab Emirates.

Viv Richards lauds WI team for playing in India despite pay dispute

Viv Richards lauds WI team for playing in India despite pay dispute

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Relieved that the West Indies tour of India remains on track despite the players threatening to go on strike over a pay dispute, former captain Viv Richards said the visitors made him proud by going about its job in the 'best way possible' despite the distraction back home.

Use this break to introspect, stay fit: Pollard

Use this break to introspect, stay fit: Pollard

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

West Indies limited-overs skipper Kieron Pollard, who was ruled out of the Pakistan Super League due to a niggle in his right thigh early this month, said it is time to work on his fitness and prepare for the season ahead.

Who will be Pakistan's new captain?

Who will be Pakistan's new captain?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Babar Azam announced that he will be stepping down as the white-ball captain of the Pakistan cricket team, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is likely to take his place

Hooper says IPL 'one of the biggest threats to cricket'

Hooper says IPL 'one of the biggest threats to cricket'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Former West Indies captain Carl Hooper feels the Indian Premier League is 'one of the biggest threats' to international cricket right now.

1st ODI: Will India Play This XI?

1st ODI: Will India Play This XI?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

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

Gayle calls for hefty paychecks for Indo-Pak WC clash

Gayle calls for hefty paychecks for Indo-Pak WC clash

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Gayle emphasises the massive revenues generated by these two teams whenever they face each other, especially in a World Cup.

What's Ravi Shastri celebrating?

What's Ravi Shastri celebrating?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'Time flies. A Day that changed the FACE of Indian Cricket forever. Old is Gold. 41 years - #TDTY #WorldChampions.'

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Here's a roundup of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Day 1 on Wednesday.

From one bubble to another: A tough year for cricketers

From one bubble to another: A tough year for cricketers

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Jason Holder is unsure when he will set foot in Barbados again as he bounces from one biosecure bubble to another, but after the COVID-19 pandemic took a huge bite out of his pay packet the West Indies skipper wants to grab every opportunity that comes his way.

Cricket Buzz: Warner tells opener Renshaw to avoid newspapers

Cricket Buzz: Warner tells opener Renshaw to avoid newspapers

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The 21-year-old Renshaw has averaged 36.64 from his 10 Tests in a positive start to his international career but has had a tough Shield campaign for Queensland, failing to surpass 20 runs in his four innings.

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner bans to end during Pakistan ODI series

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner bans to end during Pakistan ODI series

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner could be in line for an immediate return to the Australian team when their bans expire midway through the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

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.

ECB announces 16.1 million pounds loss due to COVID-19 impact

ECB announces 16.1 million pounds loss due to COVID-19 impact

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The ECB reduced costs by stopping planned investments, furloughing staff, reducing pay from April to October

Australia, New Zealand look to restart international cricket

Australia, New Zealand look to restart international cricket

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Their scheduled international tours unlikely to go ahead due to coronavirus pandemic, the cricket boards of Australia and New Zealand are exploring the possibility of creating a constant stream of matches between the two neighbouring nations. With the two governments planning to open up a corridor to allow a quarantine-free travel, New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White discussed the possibility with his Cricket Australia counterpart Kevin Roberts.

Legends of Indian cricket meet at Eden Gardens!

Legends of Indian cricket meet at Eden Gardens!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The BCCI took to Twitter to share a photograph of Ganguly and Dravid on Tuesday.

Why aren't Dhoni, Dhawan playing domestic cricket? Asks Gavaskar

Why aren't Dhoni, Dhawan playing domestic cricket? Asks Gavaskar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the Board of Control for Cricket in India for allowing the likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Mahendra Singh Dhoni to skip domestic cricket