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'Let's not schedule international cricket around IPL'

'Let's not schedule international cricket around IPL'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

If the teams they represent reach the business end of the T20 league, they either have to miss the finale or skip the national duty.

'What is need to have clarity on Rohit right now?'

'What is need to have clarity on Rohit right now?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Hardik likely to return for Afghanistan T20Is next month and Dravid's contract to be discussed after South Africa tour, BCCI secretary Jay Shah told media on Saturday.

Want to carry forward my finisher role: RCB 'keeper-batter Anuj Rawat

Want to carry forward my finisher role: RCB 'keeper-batter Anuj Rawat

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

RCB wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat said that the franchise will be starting its preparations for the IPL from March 10 onwards.

Samson vaults to WC spot, but will India stick with Pant?

Samson vaults to WC spot, but will India stick with Pant?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Samson is outdoing his competition, sitting at the fourth spot in the IPL 2024 run charts with 385 runs at an average of 77.00 and a strike rate of 161.08

Uproar Over PCB's 'Dushman' Remark

Uproar Over PCB's 'Dushman' Remark

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'My aim was to keep the players' morale high when they go to dushman mulk.'

Pakistan announce contracts

Pakistan announce contracts

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Vice captain Younis Khan and all rounder Shahid Afridi have been promoted to the top category.

Babar named Pakistan ODI captain, Amir loses contract

Babar named Pakistan ODI captain, Amir loses contract

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Pakistan named Babar Azam as their new captain in one-day internationals, putting the elegant batsman in charge of both their limited-overs teams after a stellar year with the bat. The top order batsman, who took over Twenty20 captaincy earlier this year, succeeds Sarfaraz Ahmed as Pakistan's white-ball leader while Azhar Ali also got an extension as skipper of the Test side for the 2020-21 season.

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Trent Boult said that he is hungry as ever to represent the country and play a big role in Kiwis lifting their maiden ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023

Don't isolate us, Afghan cricket board pleads

Don't isolate us, Afghan cricket board pleads

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) chief executive Hamid Shinwari issued a statement on Friday expressing the board's "shock and immense disappointment" at the Australian stance, which he called a "knee-jerk reaction".

Post coronavirus, women's cricket limps into future

Post coronavirus, women's cricket limps into future

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Australia has blazed a trail for women's cricket in recent few years but some players are worried that the national board may trim back domestic competitions as part of cost-cutting measures.

Suspended Ajmal gets Pakistan central contract

Suspended Ajmal gets Pakistan central contract

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board has extended the central contracts of 31 players and retained suspended off-spinner Saeed Ajmal in the top category.

BCCI finally clears players' central contract payments

BCCI finally clears players' central contract payments

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

As per the revised contracts, the players in the A+ category will get Rs 7 crore, while ones in the A, B and C will get Rs 5 crore, Rs 3 crore and Rs 1 crore respectively.

BCCI hikes match fee for domestic cricketers

BCCI hikes match fee for domestic cricketers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The BCCI announced that domestic cricketers affected by the COVID-curtailed 2020-21 season will be paid 50 per cent additional match fee as compensation for the disruption and also hiked their remuneration for the upcoming season.

From Kerala's paddy fields to WPL: Sajana's incredible journey

From Kerala's paddy fields to WPL: Sajana's incredible journey

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Sajana stamped her mark in her WPL debut itself, smoking off-spinner Alice Capsey for that match-winning six over long-on.

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The All India Tennis Association claimed that Sumit Nagal demanded an annual fee of $50,000 to play Davis Cup ties for India.

ECB cancels contracts of players signed up for 'The Hundred'

ECB cancels contracts of players signed up for 'The Hundred'

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has cancelled contracts of the players who were due to participate in the inaugural edition of 'The Hundred' which was pushed to next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new 100-balls-per-side format, to be played by eight teams in separate men's and women's tournaments, was scheduled to be held between July 17 and August 15 but had to be postponed because of the pandemic.

Why players are prioritising T20 leagues over Tests...

Why players are prioritising T20 leagues over Tests...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

A crammed international calendar in three formats of the game and the added strain of playing in biosecure bubbles during the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed players like Trent Boult to breaking point.

If England players unite, they can play in IPL: KP

If England players unite, they can play in IPL: KP

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Ashley Giles has indicated that their centrally contracted cricketers might not be available for the IPL

Three Lanka cricketers probed for fixing

Three Lanka cricketers probed for fixing

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

However, Sri Lanka Cricket insisted no current players were involved in the ICC investigation.

PCB announces fresh contracts

PCB announces fresh contracts

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

The players will get one-year contracts. Those unfit or under scrutiny for illegal bowling actions will be reviewed after six months.

Flintoff rejects England contract

Flintoff rejects England contract

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Andrew Flintoff has rejected a central contract from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in order to have more control over his career, the all-rounder said on Tuesday.

Jake Fraser-McGurk: From rookie to run-machine

Jake Fraser-McGurk: From rookie to run-machine

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The man who owns the World record of fastest List A hundred (off 29 balls in the Marsh Cup) has now done enough that Delhi Capitals have been forced to drop David Warner on the pretext of a hand injury.

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Rediff.com19 May 2024

A beaming father Chandrapal, said that the son told his mom that he was confident of stopping the legendary MSD on his tracks.

WPL 2024: Focus on young Indian stars as Mumbai take on Delhi in opener

WPL 2024: Focus on young Indian stars as Mumbai take on Delhi in opener

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The second edition of the Women's Premier League, beginning in Bengaluru on Friday with a high-profile match between defending champions Mumbai Indians and runners-up Delhi Capitals, will be optimistic about meeting its existential purpose of giving a wider platform to promising home-grown talents.

Former Proteas all-rounder to take over as Tripura operations head

Former Proteas all-rounder to take over as Tripura operations head

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Former South African allrounder Lance Klusener will take over as head of cricket operation of Tripura for the upcoming season.

Here's Afridi's game-changing advice for PCB

Here's Afridi's game-changing advice for PCB

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Afridi added that players in The T20 squad should be given a long run ahead of the World Cup later this year.

Bravo recalls supportive BCCI during Windies contract row

Bravo recalls supportive BCCI during Windies contract row

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

'BCCI offered to pay WI players whatever we were losing'

Pakistan cricketers to donate Rs 5 million to combat coronavirus

Pakistan cricketers to donate Rs 5 million to combat coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Pakistan's centrally-contracted cricketers will contribute Rs 5 million to the national government's emergency fund to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ehsan Mani on Wednesday said apart from centrally-contracted players contributing Rs 5 million, the employees in the board, up to the senior manager level, will contribute their one day's salary.

How I should be rated as captain is up to you: Shreyas

How I should be rated as captain is up to you: Shreyas

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'About Gautam bhai, I feel he has got immense knowledge about how the game is played. He has won two titles previously with KKR, and his strategies have been spot-on in terms of what execution we have to make against the opposition.'

Vaughan claims England players were jealous of KP's IPL contract

Vaughan claims England players were jealous of KP's IPL contract

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

According to Vaughan, Pietersen believed playing in the IPL with other top international players would help in the development of the ODI team.

Will Robin Minz Be The Next M S Dhoni?

Will Robin Minz Be The Next M S Dhoni?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Minz is called a 'left-handed Kieron Pollard' on the domestic circuit for his ability to hit big sixes. He boasts of a strike rate in excess of 140.

Byju Raveendran promises to pay July salary to staff once he gets control of accounts

Byju Raveendran promises to pay July salary to staff once he gets control of accounts

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Edtech firm Think and Learn, which owns Byju's brand, has not paid the July salary to employees as the company was unable to access its accounts due to a temporary stay granted by the Supreme Court on the NCLAT's decision, a top official said on Tuesday. On August 2, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) approved the Rs 158.9 crore dues settlement with BCCI and set aside insolvency proceedings against Byju's.

How mum's belief shaped Akash's career despite adversity

How mum's belief shaped Akash's career despite adversity

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'If his father and brother were alive today, they would be brimming with joy. This is the life's most memorable day and only few are lucky to see it. I'm the proudest mom on this earth.'

BCCI AGM: Dalmiya, Dhumal re-elected in IPL GC

BCCI AGM: Dalmiya, Dhumal re-elected in IPL GC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Former India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha will no longer be Indian Cricketers' Association's representative in the Apex Council.

BCCI announces new contracts; Dhoni and Ashwin relegated

BCCI announces new contracts; Dhoni and Ashwin relegated

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators announced a new category 'A+' with an annual retainership of Rs. 7 crore. The top category includes the likes of captain Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah.

WPL Auction: Gujarat Giants bag Kashvee for Rs 2 cr

WPL Auction: Gujarat Giants bag Kashvee for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Kashvee Gautam becomes first uncapped player to fetch Rs 2 cr

South African player's inspirational comeback story

South African player's inspirational comeback story

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

David Bedingham said it is a dream to score a hundred in front of friends and family as he owes them a lot.

Gayle rejects Windies central contract

Gayle rejects Windies central contract

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

West Indies captain Chris Gayle has turned down a central contract with the West Indies Cricket Board.

BCCI to discuss contracts

BCCI to discuss contracts

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and two other senior cricketers will attend a special meeting.

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Archer was released by the franchise last week. His name doesn't figure in the list of players who have registered for the IPL auction, set to be held on December 19 in Dubai.