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Ashes fate uncertain for Warner

Ashes fate uncertain for Warner

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Warner has struggled for runs in recent Tests, making a total of 26 in three innings in the recent tour of India before returning home injured.

Cric Buzz: BCCI bans Delhi player; Smith set to join CSA

Cric Buzz: BCCI bans Delhi player; Smith set to join CSA

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Prince Ram Niwas Yadav has been banned by the BCCI from domestic cricket for the next two seasons after being found guilty of fudging his age in under-19 tournaments.

Unfair to say we need same pay as male cricketers: Mandhana

Unfair to say we need same pay as male cricketers: Mandhana

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Revenue comes from men's cricket, unfair if women ask for the same pay, says India opener Smriti Mandhana.

Simon Katch quits competitive cricket

Simon Katch quits competitive cricket

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Simon Katich is retiring from Australian first class cricket to spend more time with his family, the former Test opener announced on Tuesday.

Sarwan told to get fit after WI contract snub

Sarwan told to get fit after WI contract snub

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

West Indies batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan has been told to get in shape by the national selectors after failing to earn a central contract for the coming year.

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Rahul Dravid needs time to reflect on his future with the national team even as his his two-year contract ended on Sunday.

Amol Muzumdar set to take charge as head coach of Indian women's team

Amol Muzumdar set to take charge as head coach of Indian women's team

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Muzumdar was the only one to appear for the interview in person.

Langer quits as Australia coach

Langer quits as Australia coach

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Langer's tenure culminated in a 4-0 thrashing of England in the Ashes serie

Injured Prasidh out of first 2 England Tests

Injured Prasidh out of first 2 England Tests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Pacer Prasidh Krishna picks up injury during Ranji match

A tour of the WI, SA and Australia part of India's WTC cycle

A tour of the WI, SA and Australia part of India's WTC cycle

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The structure of the nine-team WTC remains intact with each side playing three home and as many away series over a two-year period culminating in the final of a one-off Test.

African cricket's decade of mismanagement and missed opportunities

African cricket's decade of mismanagement and missed opportunities

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

For Africa's Test-playing nations, administrative turmoil has defined the dying days of the 2010s.

Kirsten extracts best out of players: Dhoni

Kirsten extracts best out of players: Dhoni

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Gary Kirsten has the uncanny ability to extract the best out of the players in pressure situations and India will sorely miss him if he does not renew his contract with the Cricket Board after the World Cup starting next month, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said.

IPL is a threat to international cricket: Survey

IPL is a threat to international cricket: Survey

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

The Indian Premier League has failed to impress Australian fans of the game. In a survey, they have termed the mega BCCI event the biggest threat to the health of international cricket.

After tearful apology, Pakistan players accept Amir

After tearful apology, Pakistan players accept Amir

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir broke down during the national conditioning camp and offered to leave the game before being accepted by protesting players, who had reservations training with him.

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The 49-year-old announced his retirement at the age of 31, in 2005. Streak still remains the only Zimbabwe bowler with more than 100 Test and over 200 ODI wickets.

Mumbai eye 42nd Ranji title! Can Vidarbha stop them?

Mumbai eye 42nd Ranji title! Can Vidarbha stop them?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

A battle-hardened Vidarbha won't make it easy for 41-times Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy final, starting on Sunday.

SRK, Anushka, Taapsee elated with BCCI's landmark pay ruling

SRK, Anushka, Taapsee elated with BCCI's landmark pay ruling

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Taking to Instagram Stories, Anushka shared the screenshot of BCCI secretary Jay Shah's tweet and reacted to the post with three clapping emojis. The actor is set to play former pacer Jhulan Goswami in the upcoming film "Chakda Xpress".

Are Tim Paine's playing days finally over?

Are Tim Paine's playing days finally over?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine's career appears to have come to an end as Tasmania has not offered him a fresh contract.

I had signed contract with KKR last August: Razzaq

I had signed contract with KKR last August: Razzaq

Rediff.com3 May 2010

The exclusion of Pakistani cricketers from this year's Indian Premier League tournament was a premeditated plan, according to all rounder Abdul Razzaq.

'International cricket needs fixing'

'International cricket needs fixing'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'T20 isn't the killer. The T20 format is good for the game.' 'The majority of international cricketers still value Test cricket.'

Lanka selectors ask players to clear availability for England

Lanka selectors ask players to clear availability for England

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

With the contract dispute between Sri Lanka Cricket and the players yet to resolved, the selectors have asked players to come clear on their availability for the forthcoming tour of Ireland and England.

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka gets six-match ban for misconduct

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka gets six-match ban for misconduct

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Sri Lanka all-rounder Danushka Gunathilaka has been banned for six international matches for breaching code of conduct regulations, Sri Lanka Cricket said.

Ex-coach Langer tears into 'cowards' in Australian team

Ex-coach Langer tears into 'cowards' in Australian team

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Former Australia coach Justin Langer reopened old wounds over his acrimonious resignation, lashing out at unnamed "cowards" in the team who complained in the media about his intense coaching style.

Guptill retirement rumours: Williamson clears the air

Guptill retirement rumours: Williamson clears the air

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has released veteran opener Martin Guptill from his central contract

'You don't ask for rest during IPL'

'You don't ask for rest during IPL'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'Then, why ask for it while playing for India?'

Keep under-20 players out of IPL: Pandove

Keep under-20 players out of IPL: Pandove

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treasurer M P Pandove on Sunday advocated a ban on the Indian Premier League (IPL) after-match parties and suggested that under-20 players be kept out of the event as the glamour is distracting them from pursuing cricket seriously.

Why cricket needs to reassess the impact of T20s

Why cricket needs to reassess the impact of T20s

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

New Zealand legend Glenn Turner is concerned about the impact of T20 cricket on the "more worthwhile forms" of the game and feels that the coronavirus-forced break is a good time to "reassess" the future of the sport. The 72-year-old Turner, who is also the former chairman of New Zealand's selection panel, believes that cricket administrators have "gone down a path of capitalism".

Security experts ask Eng players to skip IPL

Security experts ask Eng players to skip IPL

Rediff.com21 Feb 2010

England's cricketers have been advised to skip next month's Indian Premier League by their players' body as it has found the security threats to the Twenty20 event credible in its assessment.

IPL: Rajasthan Royals suspend contracts of tainted trio

IPL: Rajasthan Royals suspend contracts of tainted trio

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Rajasthan Royals on Monday terminated the contract of the three players -- including India pacer S Sreesanth -- arrested on charges of spot-fixing in the ongoing Indian Premier League besides filing an FIR against the tainted trio.

Former Australia skipper Paine back in training

Former Australia skipper Paine back in training

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Paine was set to lead Australia into the home Ashes series last year until the sexting allegations became public. He stepped down and was replaced by Pat Cummins.

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Azharuddin, whose nomination was rejected two years ago, submitted his papers to former Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath on Wednesday.

Mithali Raj testing which shoe fits post retirement

Mithali Raj testing which shoe fits post retirement

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

"I am just testing the waters to see if I am apt for commentary. Maybe after a few months, I will see if I still have the keenness to pursue it,"

PM Modi bats for cricket for boosting India-Nepal ties

PM Modi bats for cricket for boosting India-Nepal ties

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, batted for cricket and highlighted the role of Indian Premier League in strengthening people-to-people ties between India and Nepal.

Cricket Buzz: Inzamam's 'most challenging job ever'

Cricket Buzz: Inzamam's 'most challenging job ever'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Inzamam-ul-Haq says the tenure has been the most challenging of his professional career as he was subjected to 'hurtful criticism'

Pay dispute with Board renders Australian cricketers unemployed

Pay dispute with Board renders Australian cricketers unemployed

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'Over 200 of Australia's most senior cricketers are unemployed as of the 1st of July'

Justice For Shami!

Justice For Shami!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

I said to myself, why should the player suffer if he was innocent while I went about settling scores with the Board? If I didn't finish the enquiry in time, Shami's career would be harmed and perhaps irretrievably so. I decided to complete the probe within the stipulated time and got going right away.

Cricket Buzz: Stewart wants IPL cut-off date after Surrey lose Curran

Cricket Buzz: Stewart wants IPL cut-off date after Surrey lose Curran

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Curran went unsold in February's IPL auction but Kolkata Knight Riders recruited him for around $247,000 earlier this month to replace injured Australian paceman Mitchell Starc.

BCCI suggests pay cut for players

BCCI suggests pay cut for players

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Joint secretary of the BCCI, Ratnakar Shetty suggested that the match fees for Tests and ODIs would be cut down by around Rs 65,000.

Sri Lankan players to receive unpaid dues

Sri Lankan players to receive unpaid dues

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Sri Lanka's contracted cricketers will receive 65 percent of their unpaid fees within the next three days when their ruling body receives $2 million from the International Cricket Council for hosting the 2011 World Cup, the country's sports minister said on Tuesday.

After BBL, former U-19 captain set for BPL

After BBL, former U-19 captain set for BPL

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Chand will become the first Indian to feature in the Bangladesh Premier League.