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Powar's term ends, Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Powar's term ends, Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Powar had replaced WV Raman, who had guided the team into the T20 World Cup final in 2020.

Cricket's top guns to meet in Mumbai

Cricket's top guns to meet in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

Key issues facing the game will be discussed when the ICC's Cricket Committee - Management meets at the CCI on September 18-19.

Red-faced Ashraf does damage control; hails India's 'fantastic' reception

Red-faced Ashraf does damage control; hails India's 'fantastic' reception

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

PCB supremo Zaka Ashraf in his desperate bid to do damage control after indirectly terming India "enemy nation", hailed the warm reception that was accorded to the Pakistani team.

'Shocking, truly shocking'

'Shocking, truly shocking'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Upbringing matters a lot.'

BCCI AGM set to approve 10-team IPL from 2022

BCCI AGM set to approve 10-team IPL from 2022

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The inclusion of two new franchises in the Indian Premier League, a discussion on the contentious tax exemption demanded by the ICC for global events in India and the formation of various cricket committees will be on top of the agenda when the BCCI holds its 89th AGM, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.

T20 World Cup: Shami named as Bumrah's replacement

T20 World Cup: Shami named as Bumrah's replacement

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Mohammed Shami was named as the replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup.

'Kohli, Rohit would want to have Olympic medal'

'Kohli, Rohit would want to have Olympic medal'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Big cricketers can win the World Cup but if a big player gets an opportunity to claim an Olympic medal they will definitely work towards'

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Stakeholders have shown a distinct lack of seriousness in bringing a law against corruption in Indian sports, a reason why someone like tainted former pacer S Sreesanth got away despite strong evidence of spot-fixing against him in the 2013 IPL, former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar has said.

MCC call for T20 at 2024 Olympics

MCC call for T20 at 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

The MCC World Cricket committee has called for the inclusion of Twenty20 cricket at the 2024 Olympics. It believes it could lead to "a potential boost" in the sport's profile.

Cool head, sound technique drivers of Uday Saharan's success

Cool head, sound technique drivers of Uday Saharan's success

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Uday Saharan plays copybook, conventional cricket, his style which has so far given India dividends.

Why Dhoni's a special captain?

Why Dhoni's a special captain?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

"We were used to seeing that from Dhoni but even those little touches of his where he makes a fielder, a player feel 7 feet tall, are the touches that make him stand out from the other."

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Latif said India have superior spinners and based on current form, Rohit Sharma's men are favourites for a win on Sunday.

Should Pakistan be banned from Cricket World Cup?

Should Pakistan be banned from Cricket World Cup?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

A top BCCI source said even if a note is sent and the ICC agrees to put it out in front of member boards for a vote, India is unlikely to find any support from other nations.

Did Babar, Arthur ignore crucial spin bowling advice?

Did Babar, Arthur ignore crucial spin bowling advice?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Misbah said in a TV interview that despite the advice from him and Mohammad Hafeez, PCB chose to not have a relook at Pakistan's spin attack.

MCC recommends India for hosting first ever D/N Test match

MCC recommends India for hosting first ever D/N Test match

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

The world cricket committee of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), who are English cricket's original law makers, has suggested that the first ever day/night Test match should be held in India, or in the Indian subcontinent, where attendance during Test matches is currently recorded as being on the lower side.

Inzamam resigns as PCB chief selector over conflict of interest

Inzamam resigns as PCB chief selector over conflict of interest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The legendary Inzamam-ul Haq has resigned as chairman of the national selection committee after the Pakistan Cricket Board initiated an inquiry to probe if his association with a company that manages a number of the national team's players pertains to conflict of interest.

'ICC's structural changes a serious challenge to Sri Lanka Cricket'

'ICC's structural changes a serious challenge to Sri Lanka Cricket'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Sri Lanka Cricket is set to oppose the proposed changes in the International Cricket Council's administrative structure which seeks to place India, Australia and England in a position of power over the rest of the members.

'Nobody knows why Ishan Kishan isn't there'

'Nobody knows why Ishan Kishan isn't there'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Ishan Kishan has scored 796 runs in 32 T20I matches with 6 half-centuries and a strike rate of 124.37.

England Tests: Who Should Replace Virat Kohli?

England Tests: Who Should Replace Virat Kohli?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane along with the uncapped duo of Rajat Patidar and Sarfaraz Khan are in the running for a place in the Indian Test team.

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

If CAS rules in Vinesh's favour, she will be awarded a joint-silver in the women's 50kg freestyle category.

PCB unhappy with ICC's revenue sharing model

PCB unhappy with ICC's revenue sharing model

Rediff.com16 May 2023

"In principle, India should get more, there is no doubt about that but ... how is this table being developed?" Sethi said.

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Ganguly is one of the 11 members of the world cricket committee, chaired by Mike Brearley of MCC, which announced the new Laws of Cricket, to be incorporated in the ICC Playing Conditions.

BCCI didn't follow Lodha committee guidelines, says Verma

BCCI didn't follow Lodha committee guidelines, says Verma

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Cricket Association of Bihar (CAB) Secretary, Aditya Verma has criticised BCCI for appointing a new CEO without following the guidelines prescribed by the Lodha committee.

Inzamam 2.0: Will his choices lead Pakistan to WC glory?

Inzamam 2.0: Will his choices lead Pakistan to WC glory?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Inzamam expects second stint as Pakistan chief selector to be even better

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

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain after WC flop!

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain after WC flop!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Following Pakistan's forgettable World Cup in India, Babar Azam stepped down as skipper of the national team.

BCCI set to launch vaccination drive for cricketers

BCCI set to launch vaccination drive for cricketers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'We are working on having the IPL in India and we are hopeful that we would be able to organise it'

Babar forced out: Miandad, Akhtar furious at PCB

Babar forced out: Miandad, Akhtar furious at PCB

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

'There was no need to remove Babar from the captaincy. They have acted in haste'

Why ICC will never get rid of 50-overs cricket

Why ICC will never get rid of 50-overs cricket

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Fast bowling great Michael Holding feels that ODI cricket is here to stay despite the many concerns being raised about its loss of relevance as the format remains financially lucrative for the ICC. In the past, stalwarts of the game like Ricky Ponting and Rahul Dravid have feared ODIs losing context with the rapid growth of T20 cricket and Tests remaining the ultimate challenge for a cricketer.

Nick Hockley appointed chief executive of Cricket Australia

Nick Hockley appointed chief executive of Cricket Australia

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Raised in Birmingham, Hockley held senior positions in the organising committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Australia in 2015 and 2012 London Olympics and Paralympic Games.

Afghan pacer Naveen slapped with 20-month ban

Afghan pacer Naveen slapped with 20-month ban

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq was on Monday handed a 20-month ban from participating in the International League T20

'Sangakkara will rightly go down as one of cricket's greatest-ever players'

'Sangakkara will rightly go down as one of cricket's greatest-ever players'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Sangakkara was one of the leading cricketers in world cricket for the last 15 years during which played in 134 Tests (scoring 12,400 runs, 182 catches (131 catches as a wicket-keeper) as well as 20 stumpings), 404 ODIs (14,234 runs, 402 catches (383 as wicket-keeper) and 99 stumpings) and 56 T20Is (1,382 runs, 26 catches as wicket-keeper and 20 stumpings).

Ranatunga to lead Sri Lankan cricket panel

Ranatunga to lead Sri Lankan cricket panel

Rediff.com22 May 2005

The former Sri Lanka captain has been appointed chairman of a nine-member cricket committee that includes seven former national team skippers.

'Pakistan's performance in World Cup is not bad at all'

'Pakistan's performance in World Cup is not bad at all'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already announced that its revamped cricket committee will hold a robust inquiry into the team's performances

First Look: Ganguly rings the bell on Day 5 of Lord's Test

First Look: Ganguly rings the bell on Day 5 of Lord's Test

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly rang the bell on Day 5 of the second Test between England and India at Lord's on Monday. Ringing the bell signifies the start of the day's play.

BCCI invites application for one selector: Who will be replaced?

BCCI invites application for one selector: Who will be replaced?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The BCCI on Monday invited applications to replace one among the five senior national selectors and in all likelihood, former pacer Salil Ankola would be the one on his way out as West Zone is already represented by chairman Ajit Agarkar.

Cricket Buzz: Inzamam's 'most challenging job ever'

Cricket Buzz: Inzamam's 'most challenging job ever'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Inzamam-ul-Haq says the tenure has been the most challenging of his professional career as he was subjected to 'hurtful criticism'

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The rejection of Vinesh's appeal means India's tally from the Paris Olympics will be of six medals which includes one silver and five bronze.

'Indian cricket in good hands under Rohit's captaincy'

'Indian cricket in good hands under Rohit's captaincy'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Rohit will take charge as full time India white ball captain in the upcoming series against West Indies

ICC World Cup: India vs Pakistan game on the cards

ICC World Cup: India vs Pakistan game on the cards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

BCCI had expressed concern about security during the World Cup in a letter to the ICC after last month's attack in the disputed region that killed 40 Indian paramilitary troops.