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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

Holder's four-wicket burst gives WI series win over England

Holder's four-wicket burst gives WI series win over England

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

'Not the best of starts but (we were) just trying to stay in the game.'

Windies eyeing to make full use of only warm-up game

Windies eyeing to make full use of only warm-up game

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Denied adequate preparation time in India, the West Indies would look to utilise all their resources when they take on Board President's XI

England's Archer fined, warned over protocol breach

England's Archer fined, warned over protocol breach

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Jofra Archer was handed a fine and an official warning, on Saturday, by ECB for breaching the team's bio-secure protocols

Windies batsman Marshall tests positive

Windies batsman Marshall tests positive

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

West Indies opening batsman Xavier Marshall has tested positive for a banned substance, a senior cricket board official said. Jamaican Marshall and Tonito Willett from Leeward Islands tested positive last month at a camp to pick the side to face England in the Stanford Twenty20 winner-take-all $20 million (11.1 million pound) match on November 1, a report said.

KKR stars join Los Angeles Knight Riders for inaugural MLC season

KKR stars join Los Angeles Knight Riders for inaugural MLC season

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) have signed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stars players for the inaugural season of the MLC, as per ESPNcricinfo.

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Glimpses from a glittering career...

Sri Lanka all-rounder Mathews opts out of India series

Sri Lanka all-rounder Mathews opts out of India series

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

All-rounder Angelo Mathews has taken an indefinite break from national duties but his Sri Lanka team mates have signed tour contracts ahead of the limited-overs series against India.

Did Big Three ignore ICC's study to save Test cricket?

Did Big Three ignore ICC's study to save Test cricket?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Hockley, when asked about the report, denied suggestions that the powerful nations were turning a blind eye to Test cricket, saying he had met Snedden during the New Zealand-Australia first Test in Wellington and conveyed to him that Australia was very much committed to help ICC ensure all the three formats flourish.

NZ paceman Gillespie out of Windies Tests

NZ paceman Gillespie out of Windies Tests

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Injury-prone paceman Mark Gillespie has been ruled out of New Zealand's two-Test series in West Indies after failing to recover from an ankle injury, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Tuesday.

SEE: Tendulkar marks retirement day with special reveal

SEE: Tendulkar marks retirement day with special reveal

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

His retirement came after his 200th Test match against the West Indies at his home ground in Mumbai.

'Maiden title should spur women's game in Caribbeans'

'Maiden title should spur women's game in Caribbeans'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

"We have to move on from here not just enjoy look at it stepping stone. We don't want to stuck here. We definitely need some infrastructure like in Australia and England."

Why No Score Is Safe In IPL 2024

Why No Score Is Safe In IPL 2024

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'The impact player rule has skewed the game heavily in favour of the batters.' 'The second factor is that all venues have BCCI-appointed curators as opposed to local curators.' 'This has essentially taken the home advantage out of the equation.'

'PCB hopeful that India can be convinced to tour Pakistan'

'PCB hopeful that India can be convinced to tour Pakistan'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

With an intention of hosting India in August next year, the Pakistan Cricket Board has convinced its West Indies counterpart not split the national team's scheduled tour to the Caribbean and instead play a full series in July.

South Africans cricketers to get state guest level security

South Africans cricketers to get state guest level security

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

The South African team is scheduled to play two Tests and three T20 matches in Lahore.

Windies batsman Marshall tests positive

Windies batsman Marshall tests positive

Rediff.com21 Sep 2008

West Indies opening batsman Xavier Marshall has tested positive for a banned substance

ICC unhappy as current players seek retirement to play in MCL

ICC unhappy as current players seek retirement to play in MCL

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

With current players from three full member nations seeking no objection certificates to participate in the upcoming Masters Champions League (MCL), the ICC warned the boards against entertaining such demands and called it 'unacceptable'.

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'This is a landmark moment for Lord's, with women's cricket now documented in the dressing rooms for the first time.'

'Pakistan cricket failed to handle Umar's talent'

'Pakistan cricket failed to handle Umar's talent'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Kamran Akmal voiced his unhappiness at being kept out of the national team despite good performances in domestic cricket.

New Zealand captain Taylor out with shoulder injury

New Zealand captain Taylor out with shoulder injury

Rediff.com1 Jul 2012

New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has been ruled out of Sunday's Twenty20 match against West Indies and is expected to miss the early part of the following five-match One-day series due to a shoulder injury, the county's cricket board (NZC) said.

Malik replaces injured Maqsood in Pak T20 WC squad

Malik replaces injured Maqsood in Pak T20 WC squad

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

This was the fourth change to Pakistan's original squad, coming a day after they drafted in former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, Haider Ali and Fakhar Zaman.

Champions Trophy surprise: WI, Ireland to miss out

Champions Trophy surprise: WI, Ireland to miss out

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Top seven teams at ODI World Cup 2023 will qualify for 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, as per ICC's new rules

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Matt Short will have a role in Australia's leadership group during the Twenty20 series against Pakistan and has put his hand up to stand in as captain

We need to improve in all aspects: Jason Holder

We need to improve in all aspects: Jason Holder

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

West Indies' skipper Jason Holder has called for his team to raise their game and close the gap with India in the second Test in Kingston, Jamaica.

England's Joe Root doubtful for World T20 with thumb injury

England's Joe Root doubtful for World T20 with thumb injury

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

England batsman Joe Root is a major doubt for the World Twenty20 tournament this month after fracturing his thumb during England's one-day series clincher in the West Indies.

State funeral for Ajit Wadekar, legendary cricketer

State funeral for Ajit Wadekar, legendary cricketer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Sachin Tendulkar was among the many who paid their last respects to the cricketer, coach-manager and administrator.

Why Williamson rejected New Zealand national contract

Why Williamson rejected New Zealand national contract

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Kane Williamson will opt out of a handful of internationals in January to take up a contract in South Africa's Twenty20 league.

Zimbabwe's cricketers ready to 'play for free'

Zimbabwe's cricketers ready to 'play for free'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Zimbabwe's cricketers are willing to 'play for free' to keep the game alive in the country, expressing their desperation to compete in the upcoming World Twenty20 Qualifiers.

Trinidad honours Lara

Trinidad honours Lara

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

The West Indies captain was named his country's Cricketer of the Year.

Pak probe critical of Inzamam's Cup leadership

Pak probe critical of Inzamam's Cup leadership

Rediff.com17 May 2007

A committee probing Pakistan's embarassing first round exit at the cricket World Cup has cited "poor leadership" from captain Inzamam-ul-Haq as one of the causes.

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

He also picked that knock over the monumental 375 and 400 not out against England, and he had his reasons.

Injured Windies pacer Roach ruled out of S Africa Tests

Injured Windies pacer Roach ruled out of S Africa Tests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

West Indies have lost their most accomplished fast bowler after Kemar Roach was ruled out of the final two matches of the test series in South Africa and replaced by uncapped Kenroy Peters, the country's cricket board announced.

Pakistan doesn't want next ICC chairman from India, Aus or England

Pakistan doesn't want next ICC chairman from India, Aus or England

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani is against the idea of someone from among the 'big three' nations of India, England and Australia becoming the next ICC chairperson, saying it would be "healthier" for the game to select someone from other boards.

'Never take away a World Cup final from Mumbai'

'Never take away a World Cup final from Mumbai'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday said the grand welcome accorded to the T20 World Cup winning Indian cricket team in Mumbai was also a message to the BCCI to never take away the final match of a major tournament from the country's financial capital.

Windies ignore Gayle for India Tests; Cornwall in squad

Windies ignore Gayle for India Tests; Cornwall in squad

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The flamboyant Chris Gayle is unlikely to get a farewell Test match against India after being overlooked in the 13-strong West Indies squad for the two-Test series, starting August 22 at North Sound, in Antigua.

ECB suspends professional cricket till May 28

ECB suspends professional cricket till May 28

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The ECB took the decision following discussions with the First Class Counties, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA). The Board also announced that it is working on three new options, including the three-Test series against the West Indies, the T20 Cup and the women's schedule against India, for a possible start in June, July or August.

England cricketers to pay tribute to COVID-19 warriors

England cricketers to pay tribute to COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

England's players will wear the names of selected COVID-19 workers with cricketing backgrounds on their training shirts during the upcoming Test series against West Indies in recognition of their selfless services. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that the three-match Test series, to be played behind closed doors at The Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford due to the pandemic, will be named "raise the bat" series as a tribute to those on the frontline.

Chris Gayle decides to meet WICB officials

Chris Gayle decides to meet WICB officials

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Chris Gayle's chances of making it to the West Indies squad for the Test series against India brightened with the dashing opener all set to meet his Cricket Board to clear the air over his controversial radio interview last month.

Poor umpiring in 1st ODI a case for DRS

Poor umpiring in 1st ODI a case for DRS

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Rohit Sharma, who scored a match-winning 68 as India beat the West Indies in the first ODI, could have been out early in his innings had the Decision Review System been used.

Same people will be singing your praises: Jaffer backs Hardik to play crucial role in T20 WC

Same people will be singing your praises: Jaffer backs Hardik to play crucial role in T20 WC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer expressed his disappointment with fans trolling Indian all-rounder and Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya for his poor performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that during the T20 World Cup starting from June 1 in West Indies and USA, the all-rounder will play some crucial knocks and the trolls will be singing his praise.