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ICC to scrap neutral umpires system?

ICC to scrap neutral umpires system?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) might do away with the concept of neutral umpires by this year's Ashes as it feels the Decision Review System would clear the decks for officials to stand in matches featuring their home country.

Kohli reacts to Jadeja's controversial run out

Kohli reacts to Jadeja's controversial run out

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

The third umpire ruled Jadeja out after which Kohli looked miffed and rose from his seat before having a word with the fourth umpire Anil Choudhary. However, he did not enter the field of play.

PHOTOS: New Zealand on top after India's batting fails again

PHOTOS: New Zealand on top after India's batting fails again

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Images from Day 1 of the second Test between New Zealand and India in Christchurch on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Gritty Kohli hits century to lead India's fightback

PHOTOS: Gritty Kohli hits century to lead India's fightback

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli took a giant stride towards exorcising the ghosts of 2014 with a masterful century as he single-handedly pulled India out of the woods against England on an eventful second day of the first Test, in Birmingham, on Thursday.

Pujara, Rahane hit centuries as India dominate Day 1

Pujara, Rahane hit centuries as India dominate Day 1

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane hit unbeaten centuries to power India to 344 for three against Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, on Thursday.

Dominant India humiliate Sri Lanka in first Test

Dominant India humiliate Sri Lanka in first Test

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

A dominant India on Saturday outclassed an injury-ravaged and out-of-sorts Sri Lanka by 304 runs in the opening Test to bury the ghosts of a humilating loss at the same venue, exactly two years ago.

'Repeat offenders' Australia face scorn over ball-tampering shame

'Repeat offenders' Australia face scorn over ball-tampering shame

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The intense interest in the incident around the world reflects not only surprise at Steve Smith blithely admitting the conspiracy to cheat but also a perception that the Australian team are serial offenders in bending and breaking the rules.

No Decision Review for India-SA Tests

No Decision Review for India-SA Tests

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

The controversial Decision Review System will not be in use for the India-South Africa Test series, commencing February 6 in Nagpur.

ICC to put umpire communications to air during Aus-SA ODIs

ICC to put umpire communications to air during Aus-SA ODIs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The International Cricket Council confirmed on Wednesday that it will conduct a trial during the forthcoming One-Day International series between Australia and South Africa whereby communication between the on-field and television umpire during decision-making will be available to the host broadcaster, the Nine Network, to put to air.

Here's how you can spice up your sex life!

Here's how you can spice up your sex life!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Bored with your sex life? Well, then sensate-focused sex is the name of the game for you. The nice, slow lovemaking where all you do is focus on your sensations, is the new mantra to renew your sex life as you rediscover each other.

Absence of review system did us in: Sangakkara

Absence of review system did us in: Sangakkara

Rediff.com6 Dec 2009

In a veiled attack on the standard of umpiring in the Test series against India, Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara on Sunday said the three-match rubber should have had the Decision Review System (DRS) in place as dodgy decisions cost his side "over 500 runs and a lot of wickets".

Communications between umpires to be aired during knock-outs

Communications between umpires to be aired during knock-outs

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The ICC on Tuesday confirmed that TV umpire communications during decision-making will be put to air for the knock-out stages of the World Cup.

Travel: 10 terrific stress-busting views

Travel: 10 terrific stress-busting views

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Whether it's the One & Only Reethi Rah with its stunning views of the Indian Ocean or the awe-inspiring peaks seen from Wildflower Hall, these hotels attract those looking for untouched beauty and a natural surrounding that can only be found in that particular destination.

ICC defends Dharmasena's overthrow call during World Cup final

ICC defends Dharmasena's overthrow call during World Cup final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The International Cricket Council came out in defence of umpire Kumar Dharmasena for his controversial decision to award six overthrow runs, instead of five, to England during the World Cup final against New Zealand.

Miller and Du Plessis hit tons as South Africa seal series

Miller and Du Plessis hit tons as South Africa seal series

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

David Miller and Faf du Plessis scored sparkling centuries in a partnership of 252 runs as South Africa beat Australia by 40 runs in a one-day international, in Hobart, on Sunday, to win the three-match series 2-1.

PIX: Russell steals thunder from Warner; leads KKR to dramatic win

PIX: Russell steals thunder from Warner; leads KKR to dramatic win

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Andre Russell played a whirlwind unbeaten knock of 49-runs to script his side's dramatic win after Nitish Rana scored 68 at top of the batting order.

India gain upper hand after exciting day's play

India gain upper hand after exciting day's play

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

On a pitch offering extensive lateral movement, a target of 175 could prove to be a match-winning one for India.

BCCI's reluctance to give up autonomy blocking cricket's Olympics chances?

BCCI's reluctance to give up autonomy blocking cricket's Olympics chances?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

After the MCC Committee meetings this week, the panel of former players requested the BCCI to reconsider its stance.

PICS: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Day 4

PICS: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Day 4

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and India, at the SCG, on Sunday.

Australian cricketers are no longer friends, says Kohli

Australian cricketers are no longer friends, says Kohli

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said he no longer considers Australian cricketers his friends after being targetted both on and off the field by them in a fiercely-fought Test series that his team won.

How Shami mastered the art of reverse swing...

How Shami mastered the art of reverse swing...

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

The conditions in Visakhapatnam were ideal for him as the Bengal speedster got the ball to reverse both ways.

Hostilities continue: Did Smith call Vijay a f-----g cheat?

Hostilities continue: Did Smith call Vijay a f-----g cheat?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

There seems to be no love lost between India and Australia players as visiting skipper Steve Smith, on Monday, appeared to have used cuss words against Murali Vijay after the home team opener claimed to have taken a catch that was deemed not clean.

Our boys want to play a series in India: Mashrafe

Our boys want to play a series in India: Mashrafe

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Bangladesh made their foray into Test arena in 2000 against India but in 15 years, have never received invitation from BCCI, something that the current players are looking forward to, insists their limited overs captain Mashrafe Mortaza.

What Smith did was 'absolute stupidity': Ganguly

What Smith did was 'absolute stupidity': Ganguly

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Sourav Ganguly slammed Australian cricket team's 'win at all cost' attitude

Lead conceded, but Pujara reckons India won the mini battles on Day 2

Lead conceded, but Pujara reckons India won the mini battles on Day 2

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

The Indian batsmen have been outwitted by Australian spinners in the ongoing Test series but Cheteshwar Pujara insists that there is "nothing wrong" with their batting line-up.

'Need to respect game when I'm batting well'

'Need to respect game when I'm batting well'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

For someone whose consistency was an issue some years ago, Mayank Agarwal has now scored two double hundreds in his last four Test appearances. And he wants to make every opportunity count.

Cricket Buzz: MCC backs neutral Test umpires

Cricket Buzz: MCC backs neutral Test umpires

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

As many as 10 decisions by rookie West Indian umpire Joel Wilson and Pakistan's Aleem Dar were overturned by the Decision Review System during last week's Edgbaston Test. There were at least five more errors that went unreviewed.

2nd Test: Pakistan reclaim advantage after Lyon wreaks havoc

2nd Test: Pakistan reclaim advantage after Lyon wreaks havoc

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The tourists were left on 20-2 after seven overs going into the second day.

Kohli clarifies: Friendship comment was 'blown out of proportion'

Kohli clarifies: Friendship comment was 'blown out of proportion'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

India captain Virat Kohli, on Thursday, claimed his comment on friendship with the Australian team was 'blown out of proportion'.

IMA asks BCCI, ICC to consider pollution levels before deciding match venue

IMA asks BCCI, ICC to consider pollution levels before deciding match venue

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'They did the right thing if they were protesting against it. Medically there was no reason to continue the match; it must have been taken off'

Gambhir praises Australia for proving pundits wrong

Gambhir praises Australia for proving pundits wrong

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Australia's Test side deserve credit for impressive performances in the ongoing four-match tour of India, proving wrong a host of experts and pundits who predicted a whitewash for the home side, batsman Gautam Gambhir has said.

Team India to have new coach in Sept: BCCI

Team India to have new coach in Sept: BCCI

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur confirmed that a call on India's new chief coach will be taken in September.

Check out new suggestions to improve Indian domestic cricket!

Check out new suggestions to improve Indian domestic cricket!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The BCCI is planning to replace the official kookaburra ball with SG white for India's limited overs matches at home.

Australia respect Kohli despite 'offensive' claims

Australia respect Kohli despite 'offensive' claims

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Australia retain respect for Virat Kohli despite the India captain's "absurd" and "offensive" allegations against counterpart Steve Smith, assistant coach David Saker said on Thursday.

2nd Test: Batsmen put India in the driver's seat in Colombo

2nd Test: Batsmen put India in the driver's seat in Colombo

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

India, resuming the day at 344 for three, went on to declare at 622 for nine post tea, thanks to half centuries from Ravichandran Ashwin (54 off 92), Wriddhiman Saha (67 off 134) and Ravindra Jadeja (70 not out off 85).

Coach Kumble won't ask Kohli and Co. to curb aggression

Coach Kumble won't ask Kohli and Co. to curb aggression

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

India coach Anil Kumble on Tuesday said there is no need for his team to curb its aggression despite the din over on-field behaviour in what is turning out to be an intensely-fought Test series against Australia.

ICC says England-Australia game ended incorrectly

ICC says England-Australia game ended incorrectly

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

ICC acknowledged that the match between Australia and England ended 'incorrectly'.

Kohli, Mukund put game beyond Lanka after rain intervenes

Kohli, Mukund put game beyond Lanka after rain intervenes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Virat Kohli (76 batting) and Abhinav Mukund (81) put on 133 runs for the third wicket as India reached 189 for three in 46.3 overs at stumps on a rain-affected day three.

1st Test: Pandya, pacers put India in command against Lanka

1st Test: Pandya, pacers put India in command against Lanka

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Bowlers put their foot on the pedal after a flamboyant innings from debutant Hardik Pandya enabling India to be in firm control of the proceedings in the first Test against Sri Lanka, in Galle.

WATCH these thrillers ahead of India-Pak clash

WATCH these thrillers ahead of India-Pak clash

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

We take a look at Team India's dominating performance against Pakistan in the World Cup