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ICC gets 'altered' contracts from India

ICC gets 'altered' contracts from India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

The Cricket World Cup Contracts Committee will discuss whether the altered contracts will be accepted, ICC corporate affairs manager Brendan McClements said.

Will foreign players be available for IPL 2021 in Sept-Oct?

Will foreign players be available for IPL 2021 in Sept-Oct?

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to take a call around July on the availability of foreign players for the remainder of IPL 2021.

Contract row behind, Sammy eyes WT20 title for WI fans

Contract row behind, Sammy eyes WT20 title for WI fans

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Having managed to field a strong side in the last minute amid a contract row with their Board (WICB), West Indies captain Darren Sammy today said their aim is to bring back the World Twenty20 title to restore the faith among the Caribbean fans. "As of now we are in the World Twenty20 and that's what our focus is on. It's just cricket. At the end we are professionals, but this event means a lot to us as a group. The next World Twenty20 is in 2020 and a few of our guys won't be part of that event so this one is very important for us," Sammy said. "Everyone's focus is on winning. A win here will mean a lot to us and people at home, especially in the current situation of our cricket. It's not just about the men team but the women team as well. "The message is cricket. Once you step out on the cricket field you should not be worried about contracts and other stuff. It's about making your country proud," the skipper of the 2012 World T20 champion side in Sri Lanka told reporters in Kolkata. Presently ranked world no 2 in Twenty20 rankings, West Indies cricket was in serious crisis involving players' contracts in the run up to the upcoming event and a second string side was expected to be named had the row been not resolved at the last minut

Will Australian cricketers pick domestic competitions over IPL?

Will Australian cricketers pick domestic competitions over IPL?

Rediff.com22 May 2020

There is speculation that the 13th IPL, which was suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, might be conducted in October-November if the T20 World Cup in Australia is postponed.

Shardul Thakur out for three months after foot surgery

Shardul Thakur out for three months after foot surgery

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The 32-year-old shared a post-surgery photo on his Instagram page.

Eager to be play in the T20 World Cup, Boult returns for Aus series

Eager to be play in the T20 World Cup, Boult returns for Aus series

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Trent Boult was named in the New Zealand squad for part of the upcoming Twenty20 series against Australia on Wednesday, indicating that the veteran fast bowler is still in the frame for the World Cup in June.

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.

Razzaq signs contract with Deccan Chargers

Razzaq signs contract with Deccan Chargers

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

All-rounder Abdul Razzaq has become the first Pakistani player to fetch an Indian Premier League contract this year, signing up with Deccan Chargers.

BCCI to consider player demands for increased pay

BCCI to consider player demands for increased pay

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The Indian board (BCCI) will consider a further increase in salaries for its contracted players after leading cricketers expressed dissatisfaction with the pay raise announced last month.

Buzz: Bangladesh expect India players in BPL

Buzz: Bangladesh expect India players in BPL

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Match-fixing scandals and payment delay of some foreign players have shattered the image of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) which was launched in 2011, forcing the country's cricket board to take control of the event and rename it the 'Bangabandhu BPL'.

Duleep: Gill, Gaikwad, Iyer captains; no Rohit, Kohli

Duleep: Gill, Gaikwad, Iyer captains; no Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Seniors Rohit Sharma,Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin received exemptions for the Duleep Trophy, starting in Bengaluru on September 5.

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.

T20 WC: 'New Zealand looked rusty and disorganised'

T20 WC: 'New Zealand looked rusty and disorganised'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Former player Ian Smith questioned New Zealand's preparations for the T20 World Cup.

Did senior players scuttle Dravid's plans for Team India?

Did senior players scuttle Dravid's plans for Team India?

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Dravid was really invested in India becoming the best team in the world.' 'Sadly, not everyone in the team had the same feeling. They would rather concentrate on being in the team.'

Shreyas vindicated: 'His success is not an accident'

Shreyas vindicated: 'His success is not an accident'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Under intense scrutiny, Iyer looked rusty at the start of the IPL and got out for a two-ball duck in their opener against SRH. He had some significant contributions later on but his efforts were all overshadowed by Narine and Salt's explosive batting.

PCB to continue with contracts

PCB to continue with contracts

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Pakistan would continue with the system of central contracts for its players except for those with fitness or bowling action problems

Shoaib refuses to sign contract

Shoaib refuses to sign contract

Rediff.com28 Nov 2004

The Pakistan fast bowler refused to sign the central contract with the PCB because of concerns over individual sponsorship and commercial contracts.

Mortaza likely to mediate between players and BCB

Mortaza likely to mediate between players and BCB

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

According to a report in 'ESPNcricinfo', the players are likely to meet with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials later on Wednesday.

Shastri's contract doesn't have extension clause: BCCI official

Shastri's contract doesn't have extension clause: BCCI official

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

BCCI will be forced to restart the process as the India coach's service contract doesn't have an extension or renewal clause.

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Norne Morkel, who has now retired from the international cricket, has said that he is keen to play in the Big Bash and Sheffield Shield having relocated to Sydney with his family.

WPL auction to be held in Mumbai on Dec. 9

WPL auction to be held in Mumbai on Dec. 9

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The players' auction ahead of the 2024 edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will be held on December 9 in Mumbai, the BCCI announced on Friday.

Opener Katich loses Australia contract

Opener Katich loses Australia contract

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Experienced Test opener Simon Katich has not been awarded one of Australia's 25 central contracts for the next season, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.

Australia cricket board under fire for sexist clause

Australia cricket board under fire for sexist clause

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman is investigating the national cricket board's controversial pregnancy clause in contracts offered to elite women players.

Pietersen not among 10 England central contracts

Pietersen not among 10 England central contracts

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

England batsman Kevin Pietersen was not among 10 players awarded central contracts for the 2013 season named by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Friday.

England cricketers to return to individual training next week

England cricketers to return to individual training next week

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Players will undergo temperature checks and observe social distancing guidelines as laid out by the government. With dressing rooms, players and support staff will need to arrive in full kit for training.

Mother's Hug For Debutant Akash Deep

Mother's Hug For Debutant Akash Deep

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

>Deep was picked ahead of Bengal team-mate Mukesh Kumar after his impressive performances for India 'A' against England Lions, when he took 13 wickets in three games and for his consistent performances for Bengal in domestic cricket.

No contract for Bevan, Bichel

No contract for Bevan, Bichel

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

The selectors felt felt Michael's contribution to the one-day side had decreased.

Vaughan handed England central contract

Vaughan handed England central contract

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Former captain Michael Vaughan, who stood down during this year's series defeat by South Africa, is among 12 players given central contracts, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.

IPL Auction: Players To Watch Out For

IPL Auction: Players To Watch Out For

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Lesser known cricketers who could make waves at the IPL auction.

Zaheer gets Grade 'A' contract

Zaheer gets Grade 'A' contract

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday announced enhanced annual retainership amounts for a pool of 33 players, with top grade cricketers being offered a whopping Rs 60 lakh each.

Pietersen given full England contract

Pietersen given full England contract

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Kevin Pietersen rubber-stamped his return to the England set-up by signing a full central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), reports AFP.

Did BCCI threaten SL players for touring Pakistan?

Did BCCI threaten SL players for touring Pakistan?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Fawad Chaudhary, Pakistan's Minister for Science and Technology, had alleged that India was pressuring Sri Lankan players not to tour Pakistan. He had tweeted that Indian "sports authorities" were resorting to cheap tactics.

Bhuvi opens up about his first pay-check in cricket

Bhuvi opens up about his first pay-check in cricket

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Bhuvneshwar Kumar participated in a question and answer session with his fans.

Cricket's new normal faces acid test after shutdown

Cricket's new normal faces acid test after shutdown

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

International cricket will gingerly ease out of a 117-day shutdown in Southampton next week but the scars of the COVID-19 pandemic will be clearly evident at the Ageas Bowl. An encounter between the fourth and eighth ranked teams in Test cricket is hardly a pinnacle but England's series against West Indies could offer a glimpse into a future where the game plods on under the shadow of the new coronavirus.

Youhana asks PCB for contracts

Youhana asks PCB for contracts

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

The Pakistan vice-captain wants the introduction of a central contract system for players in order to stem the recent surge in injuries.

The A, B and C of BCCI's central contracts

The A, B and C of BCCI's central contracts

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India sprang no surprises in the list of central retainership contracts which was announced on Friday by including all their star players in the top group.

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.

Australia, England cricketers set for pay cut

Australia, England cricketers set for pay cut

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Australian cricketers might have to accept a pay cut due to the coronavirus pandemic, conceded Test captain Tim Paine but insisted that making financial sacrifices is a "small thing" in the current situation and they are prepared to "do their bit". A pay cut for the top cricketers seems to be on the cards with Cricket Australia delaying annual contracts for both the men's and women's national teams. CA is preparing for the possibility of a severely-affected home summer due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Shukla vows to pay dues to players of Kochi Tuskers Kerala

Shukla vows to pay dues to players of Kochi Tuskers Kerala

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Interest of the players contracted with terminated IPL franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala will be protected, assured the league's new boss Rajiv Shukla who on Thursday promised to make the cash-rich event more attractive by bringing in "new ideas and elements."

Cook, Panesar awarded central contracts

Cook, Panesar awarded central contracts

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Batsman Alastair Cook and left-arm spinner Monty Panesar have been awarded 12-month central contracts after impressive starts to their England careers this year.