News for 'cricket controversy'

'BCCI has no intention to lecture Ashwin after Mankading controversy'

'BCCI has no intention to lecture Ashwin after Mankading controversy'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Indian cricket board said there is no need for it to step in.

An Iftar At Lord's

An Iftar At Lord's

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

In an effort to inculcate and promote diversity, the England Cricket Board hosted an Iftar party in the iconic Long Room at the Lord's cricket ground.

Kings XI eager to put controversy behind as they face RCB

Kings XI eager to put controversy behind as they face RCB

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

KL Rahul and Co would like forget the unsavoury incident and focus on the task ahead.

Storm over Kohli's 'leave India' response to cricket fan

Storm over Kohli's 'leave India' response to cricket fan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli found himself embroiled in a controversy over his "I don't think you should live in India" response to an enthusiast who called the India captain overrated while expressing his admiration for English and Australian batsmen.

Kohli reckons controversy will spur Pandya to be better player

Kohli reckons controversy will spur Pandya to be better player

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'You don't need do anything extra (in a situation like Pandya's). Whoever comes out of it positive, his career can scale new heights, like we have seen with many cricketers in the past. I hope he goes on that right path and emerges as a better cricketer and I think he can do that'

When 'headmaster' Kumble and Microsoft CEO Nadella talked cricket

When 'headmaster' Kumble and Microsoft CEO Nadella talked cricket

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'As a cricketer, you have to hit refresh literally at the end of the every series. Challenges from one series to another are different'

Should the 'soft signal' rule be changed in cricket?

Should the 'soft signal' rule be changed in cricket?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

India captain Virat Kohli has called for changes to the 'soft-signal' rule for outfield catches after team mate Suryakumar Yadav was controversially dismissed in Thursday's fourth T20 International against England.

SRK courts two decades of controversies

SRK courts two decades of controversies

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Here's a look at the numerous other occasions when King Khan made news for the wrong reasons.

Controversy erupts over third umpire's DRS gaffe

Controversy erupts over third umpire's DRS gaffe

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

England were left frustrated after a blunder by third umpire Anil Chaudhary denied them the wicket of India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane and a DRS review.

'Australian cricket is the laughing stock of the sporting world'

'Australian cricket is the laughing stock of the sporting world'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Reaction after Australia's Steve Smith, who has stepped down as captain, confessed on Saturday that the team's "leadership group" had hatched a plan to alter the condition of the ball during the third day of the third Test against South Africa.

It's a baby girl for cricketer Sreesanth!

It's a baby girl for cricketer Sreesanth!

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Controversial Indian medium-pacer S Sreesanth has been blessed with a baby girl.

ICC to continue dope-testing in cricket

ICC to continue dope-testing in cricket

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Dope-testing on players will carry on as the International Cricket Council (ICC) continues negotiations with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over the controversial "whereabouts" clause, the ICC said on Wednesday. The ICC implemented the new WADA code on January 1, according to which players are supposed to reveal details of their location for an hour every day for the next three months to an ICC-nominated officer.

Former Pakistan cricketers ask ICC to ban Kohli

Former Pakistan cricketers ask ICC to ban Kohli

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Despite the International Cricket Council's (ICC) clause nullifying the ball-tampering allegation against Virat Kohli, former Pakistan cricketers have demanded the world's cricketing governing body to penalise the Indian Test skipper in the incident which relates to the drawn Rajkot Test against England. After the 'mintgate' row involving South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis in which he was found guilty of ball-tempering, a British tabloid had on Tuesday accused that some footages of the Rajkot Test indicated that Kohli appeared to shine the ball using residue from a sweet.

'Totally false! No Indian cricketer arrested for rape in Zimbabwe'

'Totally false! No Indian cricketer arrested for rape in Zimbabwe'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

India's cricket tour of Zimbabwe was on Sunday hit by a massive controversy after an official associated with one of the sponsors of the series was arrested for alleged rape even though he pleaded innocence to the charge.

Dravid controversially 'given out' again

Dravid controversially 'given out' again

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

For the second match in a row, Rahul Dravid found himself at the receiving end of controversial umpiring decisions as he was given out for caught behind in India's second innings in the final Test against England at the Oval.

BCCI seeking Hindi speaking, controversy-free candidate for team coach job

BCCI seeking Hindi speaking, controversy-free candidate for team coach job

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The BCCI finally invited applications for the head coach of the Indian cricket team, on Wednesday, with the circular comprising a nine-point criteria including one stating a 'desire' to have a Hindi speaking coach.

'Cricketers have right to choose country or club'

'Cricketers have right to choose country or club'

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev has joined the club versus country debate in the wake of Gautam Gambhir injury controversy, saying that the cricketers have the right to choose whether to play for the national team or for cash-rich IPL.

Mankaded Ruckus: 'I'll just stay in my crease from now on'

Mankaded Ruckus: 'I'll just stay in my crease from now on'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

With 17 needed to win, Dean was run out for 47 with veteran off-spinner Deepti Sharma deciding to clip the bails during her delivery stride to put an end to the 35-run partnership that gave India 3-0 sweep.

Without conflict sports would be dull: Swann on Kohli-Gambhir spat

Without conflict sports would be dull: Swann on Kohli-Gambhir spat

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Talking about Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir's conflict, former England off-spinner Graeme Swann said without conflict sports would be dull.

Indian cricket team avoids Mallya at Kohli's event in London

Indian cricket team avoids Mallya at Kohli's event in London

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya landed up at a 'charity dinner' organised by Virat Kohli's foundation in London on Monday but the national cricket team including the skipper maintained a safe distance from him.

Ball tampering incidents that rocked cricket

Ball tampering incidents that rocked cricket

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Factbox on major ball-tampering incidents in cricket

Cricket Australia concerned over team's image

Cricket Australia concerned over team's image

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Cricket Australia's (CA) recent research says that the team's image is sound, yet something is going wrong.

DRS will always be controversial: MacGill

DRS will always be controversial: MacGill

Rediff.com1 Jan 2012

Former Australian leg-spinner Stuart MacGill feels the Decision Review System will remain controversial whether it is used or not but the prerogative to use the technology should remain with the on-field umpires and not the players.

Buzz: This cricketer was sacked for fixing, now appointed coach by PCB

Buzz: This cricketer was sacked for fixing, now appointed coach by PCB

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Fired four years ago following allegations of match-fixing, Ejaz Ahmed junior has been controversially appointed head coach of the Pakistan squad for the Asian Emerging Nations Cup, to be held in Karachi and Colombo in December.

Danushka Gunathilaka in a choke hold of legal trouble

Danushka Gunathilaka in a choke hold of legal trouble

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The left-handed batter has been denied bail on Monday and is facing a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.

Former cricketers bat for Tendulkar

Former cricketers bat for Tendulkar

Rediff.com22 Jul 2006

They slammed Sanjay Manjrekar for his controversial remarks on the master batsman.

Bowler is not the villain here: MCC

Bowler is not the villain here: MCC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The MCC once again clarified that if a bowler attempts to run out a batsman at the non-striker's end, the bowler was well within his rights and it was the batter who was at fault.

DRS controversy: Angry Kohli slams 'TV guys'

DRS controversy: Angry Kohli slams 'TV guys'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

India captain Virat Kohli wasn't happy that his team lost out on a perfect DRS call just because replay of the delivery bowled to Matthew Wade was shown on giant screen before the permissible limit of 15 seconds.

How Mohali curator steers clear of controversy...

How Mohali curator steers clear of controversy...

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Amid intense speculation on the nature of the PCA pitch ahead of the opening Test between India and South Africa, chief curator Daljit Singh, on Thursday, said the ageing track might be on the slower side but it will definitely be result-oriented.

Dravid falls to yet another controversial decision

Dravid falls to yet another controversial decision

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

Rahul Dravid continues to be at the receiving end of controversial decisions on the current England tour as he was ruled out caught behind despite Hot Spot not detecting en edge off his bat.

'It's called that bit of dressing room pressure'

'It's called that bit of dressing room pressure'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

McGrath, who is known to make predictions ahead of the Ashes series, said it's going to be a great contest between Australia and England.

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

800 gets so lost in celebrating its grand subject that it forgets something pretty elementary: Cricket is a team sport!, notes Sreehari Nair.

'Home ministry will decide if India will travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup'

'Home ministry will decide if India will travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Players' security is important said Sports Minister Anurag Thakur.

Finch wants warning for non-striker run outs

Finch wants warning for non-striker run outs

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Australia's T20 captain Aaron Finch said he is not a big fan of bowlers running out batters backing up too far at the non-striker's end and wants the bowlers to give a warning before executing the mode of dismissal.

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Cricket Australia have signed a four-year agreement with energy provider Alinta Energy, potentially laying to rest concerns over a financial fallout from the ball-tampering scandal in March.

Fighting corruption one of modern cricket's biggest challenges: Gatting

Fighting corruption one of modern cricket's biggest challenges: Gatting

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Former England captain Mike Gatting has said that fighting corruption is one of the biggest challenges that modern cricket is facing today.

PHOTOS: President bestows controversy-marred Arjuna awards

PHOTOS: President bestows controversy-marred Arjuna awards

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Amidst controversies, the National Sports Awards were presented by President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday.

ICC plays down WC final toss controversy

ICC plays down WC final toss controversy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat on Monday played down the toss controversy during the India-Sri Lanka World Cup final, when the coin had to flipped twice by India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, following a confusion.

Cricket Buzz: Former England skipper Collingwood calls time on career

Cricket Buzz: Former England skipper Collingwood calls time on career

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Collingwood, 42, became the first England captain to win a trophy at a global tournament when he guided them to the ICC World T20 in 2010. He was part of three Ashes series wins over Australia before retiring from international cricket in 2011.

BCCI VP briefs Pranab on IPL controversy

BCCI VP briefs Pranab on IPL controversy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Board of Control for Cricket in India Vice President Rajiv Shukla on Friday briefed Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on the ongoing Indian Premier League controversy.