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BCCI likely to haul up Vijay, Karun for breach of central contract

BCCI likely to haul up Vijay, Karun for breach of central contract

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) is likely to haul up discarded Karun Nair and Murali Vijay and seek an explanation from them about their comments on the 'communication policy' of the MSK Prasad-led national selection committee.

I've still got a big desire...: Boult on the ODI World Cup

I've still got a big desire...: Boult on the ODI World Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Having opted out of a New Zealand contract last year, pacer Trent Boult expressed his desire to play in the ODI World Cup.

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

Pak drop Shoaib Akhtar from central contracts list

Pak drop Shoaib Akhtar from central contracts list

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

The Pakistan Cricket Board has dropped fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Sami from the list of players who will get new central contracts this month. Board chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf announced on Friday that the two pacers and opener Imran Nazir had not been given an annual central contract because of fitness and performance issues.

Sameer Rizvi's IPL auction journey unleashes tears, joy

Sameer Rizvi's IPL auction journey unleashes tears, joy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Sameer Rizvi's Rs 8.40 crore windfall brings smile on ailing father's face

Afridi's future bleak after being delisted from central contract

Afridi's future bleak after being delisted from central contract

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Yasir Shah promoted, Shoaib Malik retained in top category

Five domestic stalwarts drop curtains on illustrious Ranji careers

Five domestic stalwarts drop curtains on illustrious Ranji careers

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The ongoing Ranji Trophy season marks the end of an era in domestic cricket with five heavyweights bidding adieu to the game, leaving a huge void to fill.

Gillette slashes Hardik Pandya's contract

Gillette slashes Hardik Pandya's contract

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul are facing the heat for their controversial comments on women in a TV show.

'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

If KL Rahul leads Lucknow Super Giants to their maiden IPL title, he will automatically be rewarded with a spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, reckons head coach Justin Langer, who wants his team's national hopefuls to "concentrate" on doing well for the franchise first.

Cricket Buzz: Security delegation from Sri Lanka to visit Pakistan

Cricket Buzz: Security delegation from Sri Lanka to visit Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani said that the Sri Lankan delegation will visit the grounds and hotels where the teams will stay in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad besides meeting the board, police and security officials.

Inzamam resigns as PCB chief selector over conflict of interest

Inzamam resigns as PCB chief selector over conflict of interest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The legendary Inzamam-ul Haq has resigned as chairman of the national selection committee after the Pakistan Cricket Board initiated an inquiry to probe if his association with a company that manages a number of the national team's players pertains to conflict of interest.

West Indies cricketers not paid match fees since January

West Indies cricketers not paid match fees since January

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Cricketers in the West Indies have not been paid their match fees since January this year due to a severe cash crunch in their governing body. While the players' retainer has been cleared, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has admitted the non-payment of match fees.

All eyes on Panyda, Gill as MI take on Titans

All eyes on Panyda, Gill as MI take on Titans

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Hardik Pandya will be aiming to build on the rich legacy of his predecessor Rohit Sharma when he begins his Mumbai Indians captaincy stint in the IPL 2024 match against Gujarat Titans, a team that the star all-rounder himself marshalled over last two seasons, in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

NZ paceman Martin gets surprise contract renewal

NZ paceman Martin gets surprise contract renewal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Veteran fast bowler Chris Martin is among the 20 players, who have been handed New Zealand Cricket contracts for another year.

BCCI clears Shami of match-fixing charges, hands central contract

BCCI clears Shami of match-fixing charges, hands central contract

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

BCCI cleared India speedster Mohammed Shami's central contract after its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) exonerated him of corruption charges levelled by his wife Hasin Jahan.

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.

We've done our research, very excited to play in Ahmedabad: Babar

We've done our research, very excited to play in Ahmedabad: Babar

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Most of the Pakistan squad members have not played in India before but skipper Babar Azam on Tuesday exuded confidence, saying his team has done its homework for the ODI World Cup beginning on October 5.

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

Amir backs Dubai Cricket Council's offer to host India-Pakistan series

Amir backs Dubai Cricket Council's offer to host India-Pakistan series

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir on Thursday backed chairman of the Dubai Cricket Council Abdul Rahman Falaknaz's offer to host bilateral series between India and Pakistan in the UAE.

New Zealand cricketers to depart from India on May 7

New Zealand cricketers to depart from India on May 7

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Williamson, Kyle Jamieson and Mitchell Santner, along with the team physiotherapist, were unable to secure an exemption to travel to Britain until May 11 so will remain in New Delhi until then.

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

It is also understood that the board is quite happy with the way Dravid has managed the team along with captain Rohit over the last two years despite not landing any global trophies.

BCCI to monitor workload of top 50 Indian players during IPL

BCCI to monitor workload of top 50 Indian players during IPL

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is all set to monitor workload of top 50 Indian cricketers, starting with the seven-week Indian Premier League, and will create a database for their workload and injury management to keep them fresh for big international assignments.

Rift brewing between Langer and Australia players?

Rift brewing between Langer and Australia players?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The report suggested that Langer is no longer able to cope up with demands of being a three-format coach.

PCB not to renew Whatmore's contract

PCB not to renew Whatmore's contract

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will reportedly not renew current coach Dav Whatmore's contract, when it expires ahead of the Asia Cup in late February 2014.

IPL 2024: How god-fearing Mayank turned struggle into success

IPL 2024: How god-fearing Mayank turned struggle into success

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The Delhi youngster had had his fair share of struggles while transforming from a frail 15-year-old to a frighteningly quick fast bowler.

Gavaskar, Tendulkar on how to improve Mumbai cricket

Gavaskar, Tendulkar on how to improve Mumbai cricket

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar believe that the T20 Mumbai League will benefit the youngsters in the city and also them give them an opportunity to catch the attention of the IPL teams.

England players should not miss international duty to play in IPL: Atherton

England players should not miss international duty to play in IPL: Atherton

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

The English cricketers should not miss international duty at the expense of playing in the IPL, former England captain Michael Atherton has said in the wake of the team's disastrous Ashes campaign in Australia.

Why Australia's top players may not play in Ashes

Why Australia's top players may not play in Ashes

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The ongoing pay dispute might leave Australia without their top players in the home Ashes series against England later this year, vice-captain David Warner warned.

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.

Ian Bell retires from professional cricket

Ian Bell retires from professional cricket

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The batsman said that he would be playing his final red-ball game Warwickshire on Sunday, and his last T20 match for the county will be played next week.

Shastri's contract ends, India set to get a new coach

Shastri's contract ends, India set to get a new coach

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

'Ravi Shastri's contract has ended. We are looking at a full-time coach.'

'Not sure who was going easy on Kohli to protect IPL contracts'

'Not sure who was going easy on Kohli to protect IPL contracts'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'As we've seen the last 12 or 18 months, we still do that, we still stick up for each other, we still fight as hard as any Australian team, but we've probably just had to move with the times and I've been really proud of the way we've played out cricket'.

Want to join Netherlands' nets for the ODI World Cup?

Want to join Netherlands' nets for the ODI World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The Netherlands cricket board, in a surprise move, has posted an advertisement on social media, inviting Indian cricketers to join them as net bowlers in their preparatory camp for the World Cup.

Pakistan coach Lawson keen to extend contract

Pakistan coach Lawson keen to extend contract

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Under fire Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson has no intention of quitting and is keen to extend his contract with the team until the 2011 World Cup. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ejaz Butt has said he is not impressed with the team's performance over the last year, while former players have called for Australian Lawson to step down.

'Players' interests not protected': COA chief Rai blasts BCCI

'Players' interests not protected': COA chief Rai blasts BCCI

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

India will finish their home series against Sri Lanka on December 24 before leaving for South Africa on December 28. They are scheduled to play a two-day warm-up tie starting on December 30 before taking on South Africa in the first Test on January 5.

Cricket South Africa adopt football-style management structure

Cricket South Africa adopt football-style management structure

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Cricket South Africa will appoint a team manager, who will select his own coaching staff and captains in the three formats of the game.

Stalwart Chhetri reveals post-retirement plans

Stalwart Chhetri reveals post-retirement plans

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'Virat Kohli is very close to me, understands me'

'He is a high-quality player'

'He is a high-quality player'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'The senior players made me feel very comfortable. It was my debut, but it didn't feel like I was playing for the first time.'

Jaffer rejects claims of favouring Muslim players in U'khand team

Jaffer rejects claims of favouring Muslim players in U'khand team

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

'If I was communal, I could have adjusted the practice timings according to our prayer timings but that's not the way I am.'