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'Player obstruction should come under third umpire's watch'

'Player obstruction should come under third umpire's watch'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

England captain Jos Buttler declined to appeal for obstructing the field, however, saying later that he had not seen the incident clearly and wanted to avoid controversy at the start of the series.

World Cup 2015: Know the West Indies cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the West Indies cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the West Indies squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Ex-Australia spinner MacGill kidnapped for ransom

Ex-Australia spinner MacGill kidnapped for ransom

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Australian police arrested four men in dawn raids on Wednesday in connection with the alleged kidnap and assault of former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill.

Windies' 'laid back' approach not what it seems

Windies' 'laid back' approach not what it seems

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

While the Carribs have been panned even by coach Phil Simmons for 'poor body language', former West Indies captain Richie Richardson reckons that the Windies Cricket Board needs to be united in order to improve the scenario.

Fans likely to be allowed for India vs Australia Test at MCG

Fans likely to be allowed for India vs Australia Test at MCG

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia might feature crowds with the Victoria government saying that it is "very confident" of having fans in the stands for the much-awaited clash.

South Africa paceman Ngidi ruled out of second New Zealand Test

South Africa paceman Ngidi ruled out of second New Zealand Test

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

New Zealand eye top spot and a first series win over South Africa.

Will Holder & Co. give India tough competition in ODIs?

Will Holder & Co. give India tough competition in ODIs?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Holder said the challenge in the batting friendly Indian conditions would be to get scores of 300-plus consistently.

Can Adani Do A Dhirubhai?

Can Adani Do A Dhirubhai?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The last time a bear attack was launched on a controversial businessman was when a cabal of brokers launched an assault in the early 1980s on what they thought was an over-priced Reliance share, recalls T N Ninan.

'I don't place Kohli in same class as Tendulkar'

'I don't place Kohli in same class as Tendulkar'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Razzaq feels overall the standard of cricket worldwide has declined.

Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

CA confirmed media reports that Cummins was dining at an Adelaide restaurant on Wednesday night where a positive COVID-19 case was identified.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

McGrath backs day-night Tests to revive popularity

McGrath backs day-night Tests to revive popularity

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Five-day cricket remains the ultimate format for Australia fast bowling great Glenn McGrath, who believes day-night Tests are the way forward for the format to survive in the age of the shorter Twenty20 version. The future of the longest format has been the subject of debate since the rise of popular T20 leagues over the last decade coincided with dwindling crowds at Test matches outside cricket hotbeds Australia and England.

Mumbai HC declines bargirl Tarannum bail

Mumbai HC declines bargirl Tarannum bail

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Tarannum has to be in judicial custody until October 10.

COVID-19: Three WI players pull out of England tour

COVID-19: Three WI players pull out of England tour

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

CWI also named 11 reserve players who will travel and quarantine with the squad to ensure replacements are readily available in case of injuries.

'Very high risk' of T20 WC being postponed, CA bracing up for losses

'Very high risk' of T20 WC being postponed, CA bracing up for losses

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The International Cricket Council, the sport's world governing body, has the final say over whether the Oct. 18-Nov. 15 event will go ahead.

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Oshane Thomas was named a reserve in West Indies' 25-member squad for the England tour, where they will engage in a three-Test series with the hosts, starting July 8 at Southampton.

Waqar slams PCB for leaking his confidential report

Waqar slams PCB for leaking his confidential report

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has been accused of being non-serious throughout the Asia Cup and World Twenty20 in a report filed by under-fire coach Waqar Younis, who is furious about it being leaked to the media.

Amir clears COVID tests, joins Pakistan squad in England

Amir clears COVID tests, joins Pakistan squad in England

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Pakistan expects England to reciprocate and tour in 2022.

Confident India look to ride momentum in Sydney

Confident India look to ride momentum in Sydney

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

India head into the third Test with momentum after dampening Australia's Christmas cheer with a dominant eight-wicket win in the second match in Melbourne.

Sidhu lodged in Patiala jail with 4 inmates, didn't eat on 1st night

Sidhu lodged in Patiala jail with 4 inmates, didn't eat on 1st night

Rediff.com21 May 2022

He didn't have dinner as he had already taken his meal, they said, adding that the former state Congress chief is prisoner number 1,37,683.

When Ganguly took off shirt at Lord's

When Ganguly took off shirt at Lord's

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'Sourav wanted the whole team to take off their jerseys and wave it.'

India need to change batting approach in series decider

India need to change batting approach in series decider

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

A change in approach is required and for that a paradigm shift in the mindset during tricky run-chases unlike the first game at the Oval where the game was singlehandedly won by Jasprit Bumrah's six-wicket haul.

Check out India's tour of Australia schedule

Check out India's tour of Australia schedule

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Ending weeks of speculation, Cricket Australia on Thursday confirmed that India will make the trip Down Under starting October this year for an assignment comprising four Tests, along with three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals.

Funding winter hits start-up advertising spend across properties

Funding winter hits start-up advertising spend across properties

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

A long and bitter funding winter in the start-up world is beginning to take its toll on start-up advertising across properties. Earlier this week, Mastercard replaced Paytm as the title sponsor for all international and domestic cricket matches organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). But this is just one part of the story. The other side is that organisers of high-impact shows and events on Hindi general entertainment channels, too, are feeling the winter chill.

Bumrah fitness evaluation will be done at NCA, says Ganguly

Bumrah fitness evaluation will be done at NCA, says Ganguly

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Friday asserted that Jasprit Bumrah's fitness evaluation will be done at the National Cricket Academy after it was speculated that the Rahul Dravid-led body is not keen to conduct the test in Bengaluru. Bumrah is on his way to regaining fitness after being laid low by a stress fracture of the back.

McDonald named Australia head coach

McDonald named Australia head coach

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

McDonald will lead Australia through a busy year which includes Test tours of Sri Lanka and India, and the T20 side's World Cup defence on home soil.

Are Shikar Dhawan's ODI days numbered?

Are Shikar Dhawan's ODI days numbered?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

There is a school of thought that Dhawan should be given at least the last six ODIs in January against Sri Lanka and New Zealand and then the call should be taken, before the Australia ODIs at the end of March.

Hinduphobia has no place in UK, we must fight this: Oppn Labour Party leader

Hinduphobia has no place in UK, we must fight this: Oppn Labour Party leader

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Labour Leader Keir Starmer told a gathering of hundreds of British Indians that he was determined to put an end to 'divisive politics' and extremist elements exploiting social media to spread hatred within communities.

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The BCCI is also mulling a couple of more windows in 2022 in case October-November is not feasible in India.

Was Younis waving knife at Flower just friendly banter?

Was Younis waving knife at Flower just friendly banter?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

PCB, Pak team management decline comment on Flower's charge against Younis.

Big-hitting WI opener Lewis pulls out of India tour

Big-hitting WI opener Lewis pulls out of India tour

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Lewis had recently declined a central contract offered by the Cricket West Indies, potentially making him more available for leagues around the world, following in the footsteps of Chris Gayle and other stars from the region.

Smith backs Ganguly to lead ICC post-COVID-19 pandemic

Smith backs Ganguly to lead ICC post-COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Graeme Smith's backing of Sourav Ganguly comes right after former England captain David Gower's comments that former India captain has right political acumen to become ICC president

IPL starts March 26; Mumbai, Pune to host matches

IPL starts March 26; Mumbai, Pune to host matches

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The 10-team Indian Premier League will kick-off in Mumbai on March 26 and end on May 29, with around 40 percent crowd being allowed at the start of the tournament.

India to play day-night Test in Australia

India to play day-night Test in Australia

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

While the venue has not been finalised yet, the pink ball game is likely to be held either in Adelaide or Perth. Hosting the game in one of these venues makes sense given the better time slot for the Indian broadcast audience.

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Australia great Ian Chappell says India's attitude towards achieving excellence should be copied by the ambitious cricket nations for the well-being of the Test format.

Successful coach Law to leave West Indies for Middlesex

Successful coach Law to leave West Indies for Middlesex

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Law, who took charge of West Indies in February 2017, leaves after guiding the Test team to series wins against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh and the one day team to qualification for the 2019 World Cup.

Madhav Apte: A Mumbai khadoos who never got bitter

Madhav Apte: A Mumbai khadoos who never got bitter

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

He scored 460 of his 542 Test runs in West Indies and played only one more Test after that.

Lodha Report: BCCI may have to change IPL schedule

Lodha Report: BCCI may have to change IPL schedule

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

If the Supreme Court makes Justice RM Lodha committee's recommendations on BCCI reforms final and binding, the parent cricket body might have to alter the date of the ninth edition of Indian Premier League, scheduled to start on April 9, this year.

'India selfish to refuse day-night Test'

'India selfish to refuse day-night Test'

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Mark Waugh criticises India's 'selfish' day-night Test refusal