News for 'cricket decline'

Wait for my book to read all about 'Monkeygate': Kumble

Wait for my book to read all about 'Monkeygate': Kumble

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Former India captain Anil Kumble declined to comment on Ricky Ponting's observation on Sachin Tendulkar's role in the 'Monkeygate' scandal, saying people should wait for his book to know his version of the incident.

Sahara takeover won't affect BCCI deal

Sahara takeover won't affect BCCI deal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Team India sponsorship will not be affected due to the takeover of the Sahara airline by competitor Jet Airways

Suspense over BJP action against Akash Vijayvargiya

Suspense over BJP action against Akash Vijayvargiya

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

"We have not taken a decision. BJP follows a procedure. You will be informed accordingly," Singh said.

Pakistan's Dar asks PCB to have central contracts, raise pay for umpires

Pakistan's Dar asks PCB to have central contracts, raise pay for umpires

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Pakistan's top umpire Aleem Dar has called on the country's Cricket Board to take a leaf out of India's book and improve the pay scales for officials in the country.

Maxwell called in as cover for injured Warner

Maxwell called in as cover for injured Warner

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Vice-captain Warner remains a doubt after hurting his neck when going for a high catch during training at the Gabba on Tuesday, although Australia skipper Steve Smith backed him to be fit and ready for the start of the five-match series.

Shane Watson: Failure to justify talent and the infamous Homework Gate

Shane Watson: Failure to justify talent and the infamous Homework Gate

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The injuries and form aside, it was that famous fall-out with then captain Michael Clarke and coach Mickey Arthur that brought ignominy unto Watson.

Is this how India is fighting COVID-19?

Is this how India is fighting COVID-19?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Why did we go into nationwide lockdown when we were adding 100 cases a day and why are we not going into lockdown but allowing cricket stadiums, political rallies and Kumbh Melas when we are adding 40,000 cases a day? asks Aakar Patel.

Dethroned South Africa seek remedy for batting woes

Dethroned South Africa seek remedy for batting woes

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Unceremoniously dethroned as the world's top-ranked Test team, an embarrassed South Africa are in a race against time to find answers to their steady decline before they begin the final Test against England on Friday.

Dhoni, Harbhajan give slip to police

Dhoni, Harbhajan give slip to police

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Indian cricket captain M S Dhoni and off-spinner Harbhajan Singh gave some anxious moments to the police in Chandigarh when they left the team hotel without informing them.

Are T20 Leagues threatening the future of bilateral series?

Are T20 Leagues threatening the future of bilateral series?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

ICC chief executive David Richardson warned that the growing popularity of the domestic Twenty20 leagues like the Indian Premier League, Big Bash and Caribbean Premier League are threatening the survival of bilateral series.

There is a risk of an overkill of T20: founder

There is a risk of an overkill of T20: founder

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Use Twenty20 cricket as an appetiser before the start of a series but don't overdo it, warned the founder of the format Stuart Robertson.

Ranbir Kapoor to ditch Pepsi for Coke

Ranbir Kapoor to ditch Pepsi for Coke

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

After Sanju's success, Ranbir has been charging Rs 6 crore to Rs 8 crore per brand per year.

Has terrorism reduced in J-K as Amit Shah claimed?

Has terrorism reduced in J-K as Amit Shah claimed?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

On his first visit to Srinagar post the abrogation of Article 370, Home Minister Amit Shah claimed that incidents of terrorism have declined and stone-throwing incidents too have ended in Jammu-Kashmir.

Limited Twenty20 and new style Tests on cards: Lorgat

Limited Twenty20 and new style Tests on cards: Lorgat

Rediff.com14 May 2010

ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat wants to see Twenty20 cricket kept in its place and Test matches become more meaningful as the game's international governing body tries to deal with a crammed calendar.

Harbhajan told to appear before court

Harbhajan told to appear before court

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

A Chandigarh court on Wednesday declined the exemption application seeking permanent injunction from personal appearance of cricketer Harbhajan Singh and directed him to be present before the court on July 1 in a case of allegedly hurting religious sentiments of particular community.

After Waqar begs for forgiveness, former captains say apology too little too late

After Waqar begs for forgiveness, former captains say apology too little too late

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Unimpressed by Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis' public apology for the team's disastrous World Twenty20 captain, former captains Ramiz Raja and Muhammad Yousuf have said it was a case of too little too late.

80,000 Indians to head for World Cup

80,000 Indians to head for World Cup

Rediff.com13 May 2019

The demand is the highest for the India-Pakistan match at Old Trafford in Manchester on June 16 and also for the final at Lords on July 14.

REVEALED! Why Chanderpaul retired...

REVEALED! Why Chanderpaul retired...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Stating that he was forced to retire from international cricket in order to get a NOC to play in the Masters Champions League, veteran West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has warned that such shabby treatment by selectors is a worrying sign for future cricketers.

Pakistan seek neutral umpires for ODIs

Pakistan seek neutral umpires for ODIs

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

The PCB has also asked the ICC for a review of all umpiring decisions in the triangular series series in Australia.

No Aussie would have rejected captaincy: Ponting

No Aussie would have rejected captaincy: Ponting

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting expressed surprise that Ashwell Prince declined the chance to captain South Africa in the third and final Test starting on Thursday. 'When opportunities come around like that I think any Australian would grab it with both hands,' Ponting told reporters on Wednesday.

How money speaks more than medals

How money speaks more than medals

Rediff.com30 May 2017

If you don't have power in a game you are masters of, the world will walk all over you, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Despite its problems, why the IPL continues to fascinate

Despite its problems, why the IPL continues to fascinate

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Not Out! is a brilliant analysis of the IPL that explains why it alternates between thrill and scandal, says Dhruv Munjal.

Spinners have a key role to play in T20s: Tahir

Spinners have a key role to play in T20s: Tahir

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

'You have to just adjust to the conditions quickly because there is a big difference in the 50-over and 20-over cricket.' 'Even in Test cricket you can't be a classical spinner, which you were 20 years ago.' 'If I want to hide myself from my limitations, then I don't want to play this game.'

Tendulkar is in his prime: Wright

Tendulkar is in his prime: Wright

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

"Sachin is not declining. In fact, he is in his prime," coach John Wright told reporters.

Guha doesn't want to be paid for CoA role

Guha doesn't want to be paid for CoA role

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Guha declined a payment of Rs 40 lakh along with another former CoA member, banker Vikram Limaye, who was to be paid Rs 50.5 lakh.

Hayden may retire after SA Tests

Hayden may retire after SA Tests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The continuing form slump coupled with Australia's overall decline may prompt opener Matthew Hayden to retire from cricket after the ongoing Test series against South Africa. Hayden, who has been woefully out of touch all through the season, may end his career after the third Test in Sydney.

'KP's book is the biggest work of fiction since Jules Verne'

'KP's book is the biggest work of fiction since Jules Verne'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Former England team mate Graeme Swann began the backlash against Kevin Pietersen's new book on Monday by labelling it "the biggest work of fiction since Jules Verne".

Never write the Windies off!

Never write the Windies off!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

How wonderful that this grand revival began in Kolkata, and under Clive Lloyd, the Windies' greatest captain, as the team manager, says V Gangadhar, a long-time fan of the West Indies team.

Aus coach Nielsen's contract extended

Aus coach Nielsen's contract extended

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The Australian team may have been on decline since he took over as the coach but Tim Nielsen continues to have the backing of the country's board, which today extended his contract until the 2011 World Cup. Nielsen's contract was due to expire after the 2009 Ashes tour of England and Cricket Australia (CA) said it is "delighted to have retained his services for the next three years".

Neighbour's Envy! India provided with 'favourable' pitches?

Neighbour's Envy! India provided with 'favourable' pitches?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Former Pakistan pacer Sarfraz Nawaz has accused the ICC of favoring the Indian team.

Hughes mourned, Australia to launch immediate safety review

Hughes mourned, Australia to launch immediate safety review

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Australia's cricket board will launch an 'immediate' review into player safety in the wake of Phillip Hughes' death, as the global cricket community mourned on Friday.

A better world after Covid?

A better world after Covid?

Rediff.com13 May 2020

It is time to shrug off the ideological shackles about the way we work, play and live, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Manager asks remaining three girls to return

Manager asks remaining three girls to return

Rediff.com26 Aug 2003

The missing girls have offered 1600 pounds for getting back their passports.

Sports fraternity braces for worldwide pay cuts

Sports fraternity braces for worldwide pay cuts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Several Premier League clubs have furloughed employees since the new coronavirus outbreak while others, such as West Ham United and Southampton, have said their players have accepted wage deferrals. While CA announced plans to furlough almost 80% of staff last week, putting them on 20 per cent pay until June 30 when it is hoped more will be known about how long government curbs to control the coronavirus will last.

Pakistan invite India for ODI series

Pakistan invite India for ODI series

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Pakistan have invited India to play a three-match one-day series next month.

Osaka has bravely shone a light

Osaka has bravely shone a light

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Naomi Osaka's run-in with the tennis authorities shines a light on just how poorly the world tennis bureaucracy is equipped to deal with a young superstar confronted with mental health issues, says Suhit K Sen as Osaka drops out of Wimbledon 2021.

When friends change...

When friends change...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

'Although I feel more comfortable living with my own people, I often remember those cricket matches by the river bank...'

MEA advises 'not to hold IPL at this time' due to coronavirus

MEA advises 'not to hold IPL at this time' due to coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The government's focus is on containing and controlling coronavirus the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday and advised Indians to stay put wherever they are and travel only under compelling reasons. Responding to questions about IPL and other sporting events, it said the MEA's advise would be "not do it at this time but if the organisers want to go ahead, it is their decision".

Younis Khan will lead Pakistan in third Test

Younis Khan will lead Pakistan in third Test

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Pakistan team's media manager Ehsan Malik said there is no truth in reports that the middle order batsman refused to lead the team for the Bangalore Test, beginning Saturday.

Former Australia coach Buchanan leaves New Zealand role

Former Australia coach Buchanan leaves New Zealand role

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Former Australia coach John Buchanan has stepped down as New Zealand's director of cricket with immediate effect, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Friday.