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'Strict bio-bubbles for players needs to be abolished'

'Strict bio-bubbles for players needs to be abolished'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday called for abolishing strict bio-bubbles for players and support staff in international cricket, saying that the set-up meant to contain COVID-19 is 'ruining the best job in the world'.

'Players win or lose matches, not coaches!'

'Players win or lose matches, not coaches!'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Australian great Ian Chappell does not understand all the fuss over the resignation of Justin Langer, saying it is the captain and players who win matches not the coach.

Got no demons in my head now, says Maxwell

Got no demons in my head now, says Maxwell

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Glenn Maxwell thanked Cricket Australia for supporting him and insisted that he had greatly benefited from the break.

Yorkshire racism episode fracture our game: Joe Root

Yorkshire racism episode fracture our game: Joe Root

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

England's Test captain Joe Root on Thursday said the "intolerable" Yorkshire racism episode has "fractured our game and torn lives apart" and pledged his support in a bid to bring about a change at his childhood club.

Coaching offers: Will Ponting choose Australia T20I team over Delhi Daredevils?

Coaching offers: Will Ponting choose Australia T20I team over Delhi Daredevils?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

It was earlier reported that with Darren Lehmann's contract as coach expiring in 2019, Cricket Australia is in negotiations with Ponting to coach the home team for the event, which is to be played in Australia in 2020.

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli stepped down as India's 20-overs skipper and lost ODI captaincy too with Rohit Sharma taking over as their sole white-ball leader.

Sandpaper Gate: Clarke, Vaughan not convinced with bowlers' explanation

Sandpaper Gate: Clarke, Vaughan not convinced with bowlers' explanation

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Clarke said their statement finds no mention of the incident's chief protagonist, Cameron Bancroft

Now, Australia cricketers can bat on after having kids

Now, Australia cricketers can bat on after having kids

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Cricket Australia unveiled a "game-changing" parental leave scheme on Thursday designed to let players in its history-making women's team remain in the game while raising a family.

Why no Aussies in women's IPL?

Why no Aussies in women's IPL?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

An email from Cricket Australia's top official Belinda Clark, which is in possession of PTI, indicates that stopping the three is a "pressure tactic" to ensure postponement of the men's ODI series.

As soon as hard border shut, we got anxious: Cummins

As soon as hard border shut, we got anxious: Cummins

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The IPL 2021 was being held at four venues during the league stage before the tournament was postponed.

Forgotten Australia opener Renshaw to take break from game

Forgotten Australia opener Renshaw to take break from game

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Renshaw made his Test debut at 20 against South Africa in 2016 but is taking a break from cricket after being dropped by Queensland ahead of the resumption of the Sheffield Shield season.

Injured Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test

Injured Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The batsman suffered a 'lateral ligament injury' when he fell trying to take a catch in the tour opener.

Australia thump Windies in rain-hit opening ODI

Australia thump Windies in rain-hit opening ODI

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Starc took five wickets for 48 runs and Josh Hazlewood 3-11 as Australia bowled out the West Indies for 123 to win the 1st ODI

India to start Australia Tests in Brisbane on December 3: report

India to start Australia Tests in Brisbane on December 3: report

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Cricket Australia has locked in four venues for the financially crucial Test series against India and the first match is tentatively set for a December 3 start in Brisbane, as per local media reports. The 7news.com.au report also stated that there will be no quarantine hub or "bio bubble" required as of now.

Banned Smith, Warner could be back for India series

Banned Smith, Warner could be back for India series

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Cricket Australia has come under pressure from the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) to end the bans following the release of the Longstaff review.

Injury-marred Australia fret over Finch's fitness

Injury-marred Australia fret over Finch's fitness

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Speculation is rife over who would lead Australia should Finch fail to regain his fitness.

Stokes swore at me: Siraj

Stokes swore at me: Siraj

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

England's star all-rounder in his defence said he was 'being competitive'.

England call off Pakistan tour after NZ security scare

England call off Pakistan tour after NZ security scare

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The England teams were each scheduled to play two Twenty20 international matches on October 13 and 14 in Rawalpindi, with the women's side due to stay on for a three-match One-day international series from October 17-21.

Australia board apologises after India players complain of racist abuse

Australia board apologises after India players complain of racist abuse

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Play was halted for a few minutes on the fourth day of the third Test between India and Australia after the visiting players complained of abuse from the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

T20 WC's likely postponement will open door for IPL: Taylor

T20 WC's likely postponement will open door for IPL: Taylor

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Also, the Indian cricket team is scheduled to tour Australia from October 2020 to January 2021 for a full series that includes four Test matches as part of the World Test Championships besides three ODIs and as many T20Is.

Undisciplined Smith in trouble again

Undisciplined Smith in trouble again

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Fined for dissent in Sheffield Shield match

Blow for Smith, Warner as no respite offered

Blow for Smith, Warner as no respite offered

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Duo to serve out bans in full, deems Cricket Australia

Australia wants ICC to create space for BBL, IPL

Australia wants ICC to create space for BBL, IPL

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts' apprehension about the global body's plans will be music to BCCI's ears.

Don't isolate us, Afghan cricket board pleads

Don't isolate us, Afghan cricket board pleads

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) chief executive Hamid Shinwari issued a statement on Friday expressing the board's "shock and immense disappointment" at the Australian stance, which he called a "knee-jerk reaction".

Up to England whether or not to travel for Ashes: Aus Minister

Up to England whether or not to travel for Ashes: Aus Minister

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The five-Test series pours about A$200 million ($145.68 million) into Cricket Australia (CA) coffers through broadcast, sponsorship and ticketing, local media have reported.

PIX: Smith shines despite Archer bouncer blow

PIX: Smith shines despite Archer bouncer blow

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Australia's Steve Smith was out for 92 after resuming his innings having been forced to retire hurt when he was struck by a short ball from England fast bowler Jofra Archer on the fourth day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Saturday.

BCCI paying for Aus IPL players' quarantine in Sydney: CA

BCCI paying for Aus IPL players' quarantine in Sydney: CA

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'BCCI at the outset committed to ensuring that they got home safely and as quickly as possible. They've delivered on that promise.'

South Africa seeks compensation from ICC over Aus no-show

South Africa seeks compensation from ICC over Aus no-show

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

They also said CA's decision devalues the ICC's World Test Championship.

Australia's Green struck on head during warm-up match

Australia's Green struck on head during warm-up match

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Green was attended to by the medical team and was able to walk off the field.

Troy Cooley to be NCA's new fast bowling coach

Troy Cooley to be NCA's new fast bowling coach

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Troy Cooley is considered one of the best fast bowling coaches in world cricket. His moment of glory came as England's bowling coach during the historic 2005 Ashes, when the home team's fast bowlers were a nightmare for the Aussie batters.

BCCI is fully entitled to protect its team: Gavaskar

BCCI is fully entitled to protect its team: Gavaskar

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Former India captain Sunil Gavskar says the BCCI's appeal for quarantine relaxation of its players ahead of the fourth Test is justified

Australia's men's cricket team joins cause to tackle cyber bullying

Australia's men's cricket team joins cause to tackle cyber bullying

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Research shows that kids who suffer cyberbullying can go through depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

Australia leave out big names for Windies tour

Australia leave out big names for Windies tour

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Smith ruled out; Cummins, Warner rested for white-ball tour.

Stabbing him in the back: Khawaja slams players over Langer

Stabbing him in the back: Khawaja slams players over Langer

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Out-of-favour opener Usman Khawaja, who clashed with Justin Langer during Australia's tour of UAE in 2018, has backed the embattled coach to continue in the position through the Ashes and urged the payers to stop undermining him.

Langer inducted into Australian cricket Hall of Fame

Langer inducted into Australian cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Raelee Thompson too honoured

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Allegations of spot-fixing by English cricketers have been dismissed by the England and Wales Cricket Board's Integrity Team and Cricket Australia.

Five-six teams good enough to start women's IPL: Mandhana

Five-six teams good enough to start women's IPL: Mandhana

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Mandhana feels the league could give the women the right kind of exposure that is required to improve their games.

BCCI likely to allow 50 percent crowds for England Tests

BCCI likely to allow 50 percent crowds for England Tests

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The BCCI is believed to be taking a cue from Cricket Australia which had allowed entry of spectators during the India series that concluded on Tuesday.

Team mates want 'rogue' Warner gone

Team mates want 'rogue' Warner gone

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Some Australian players want a 'rogue' David Warner out of the team hotel in South Africa

Aus pacer sets up unique COVID fundraiser for India

Aus pacer sets up unique COVID fundraiser for India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Cricket Australia's new CEO, Nick Hockley and Todd Greenberg, the CEO of the Australian Cricketers' Association will also make an appearance.