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Karachi a security concern, says ECB

Karachi a security concern, says ECB

Rediff.com5 Jun 2005

The ECB expressed reservations about playing a Test match in Karachi, which has been the target of several bomb attacks.

ICC bans Bangladesh cricketer Hossain on corruption charges

ICC bans Bangladesh cricketer Hossain on corruption charges

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain was on Tuesday banned from all cricket for two years, with six months of that suspended, after he accepted three charges of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Code.

PCB, ECB reach settlement over forfeited Test

PCB, ECB reach settlement over forfeited Test

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

The cricket boards of Pakistan and England have resolved the financial dispute that arose after the forfeited Oval Test on Pakistan's tour to England in 2006. Umpires Darrell Hair and Billy Doctrove ruled Pakistan had forfeited the fourth Test at the Oval, as the visitors had refused to come out after tea on the fourth day in protest at being docked five runs for alleged ball tampering.

Pakistan-England Test to proceed as scheduled

Pakistan-England Test to proceed as scheduled

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

England indicated that they're in a position to field a playing XI in Rawalpindi against Pakistan in the opening Test.

Govt likely to ease ECB restrictions

Govt likely to ease ECB restrictions

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

ECB blockage may hit RIL plans

ECB blockage may hit RIL plans

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

Reliance Industries' plans to raise $500 million from overseas markets may suffer a setback after the government decided to "discourage" all external commercial borrowings above $100 million.

Irked BCCI to discuss Hussain issue with ECB

Irked BCCI to discuss Hussain issue with ECB

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Taking strong objection to former England captain Nasser Hussain's comparison of Indian cricketers to 'donkeys', the BCCI on Monday decided to take up the issue with the English Cricket Board (ECB).

Pietersen open to England return if ECB chief Giles quits

Pietersen open to England return if ECB chief Giles quits

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

As fanciful a scenario as it may seem but Kevin Pietersen says he could yet be open to the idea of coming out of retirement to play for England again if ECB boss Giles Clarke exits the scene.

PCB gears up for legal battle with ECB

PCB gears up for legal battle with ECB

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board is readying itself for a legal battle with the England and Wales Cricket Board, who has demanded financial compensation for PCB chief Ijaz Butt's accusation against English players.

Moeen comes out of Test retirement, added to Ashes squad

Moeen comes out of Test retirement, added to Ashes squad

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Moeen made his Test debut in 2014 and played his last Test against India at the Oval in September 2021. He scored 2,914 runs in 64 Tests at an average of 28.29, and picked up 195 wickets with his off-spin.

Will he, won't he? Stokes' bowling return sparks speculation

Will he, won't he? Stokes' bowling return sparks speculation

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Stokes, who is still recovering from a knee surgery, hasn't bowled since the second Ashes Test in June last year.

Gayle slams 'disrespectful' ECB for sacking Pietersen

Gayle slams 'disrespectful' ECB for sacking Pietersen

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has reportedly slammed the ''disrespectful'' English Cricket Board (ECB) over sacking of his buddy Kevin Pietersen from the England team.

After 4 months, forex reserves once again above $600 bn

After 4 months, forex reserves once again above $600 bn

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

India's foreign exchange reserves increased to $604 billion as on December 1, surpassing the $600 billion mark after a gap of about four months. The forex reserves were last above the $600 billion mark on August 11 this year. "India's foreign exchange reserves stood at $604 billion as on December 1, 2023.

World XI to visit Pakistan: ECB chairman Clarke

World XI to visit Pakistan: ECB chairman Clarke

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

An International Cricket Council (ICC) World XI will visit Pakistan in a gesture of support for a country which is unable to stage international cricket at home because of security threats.

Bashir's magic stuns India: Can the hosts bounce back?

Bashir's magic stuns India: Can the hosts bounce back?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

England eye lead after Bashir wrecks India in Ranchi

KP not a team-man, says ex-ECB boss

KP not a team-man, says ex-ECB boss

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Former England and Wales Cricket Board ( ECB) boss Lord MacLaurin has endorsed the move not to include Kevin Pietersen in the national squad, saying he was never a ' team-man '.

PICS: 5 in a row! RCB thrash DC to stay alive

PICS: 5 in a row! RCB thrash DC to stay alive

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Images from the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Eng players-ECB in dispute over new contract

Eng players-ECB in dispute over new contract

Rediff.com30 May 2010

Barely six months before the Ashes, the England and Wales Cricket Board finds itself in a pay dispute with star players, including skipper Andrew Strauss, who are unhappy with the new central contracts tabled last October.

England go unchanged for fourth Ashes Test

England go unchanged for fourth Ashes Test

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

England must win the fourth Test in Manchester to keep the series alive ahead of the fifth Test at the Oval in London.

ECB threatens to take legal action against Butt

ECB threatens to take legal action against Butt

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

The England and Wales Cricket Board has threatened to take legal action against Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt unless he apologises for accusing England of losing a game.

Don't deal with suspended BCCI officials: ECB

Don't deal with suspended BCCI officials: ECB

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Without mentioning Lalit Modi's name, the England and Wales Cricket Board has warned its counties against holding discussions with "suspended" officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Kaneria cleared by ECB to play for Essex

Kaneria cleared by ECB to play for Essex

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has been cleared by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to return to Essex in time for the Friends Provident Twenty20 semi-final against Hampshire at the Rose Bowl.

Blow for Punjab Kings! Bairstow out of IPL 2023

Blow for Punjab Kings! Bairstow out of IPL 2023

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Punjab Kings' Jonny Bairstow will miss the entire IPL 2023 as the England and Wales Cricket Board refused to grant him the No Objection Certificate.

Rupee Rebound Expected in April-June

Rupee Rebound Expected in April-June

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

A potential risk to the rupee's appreciation trajectory lies in the event of a delay in the Federal Reserve's rate cut cycle, particularly if core inflation in the US remains elevated.

Govt may allow SEZ developers to raise ECBs

Govt may allow SEZ developers to raise ECBs

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

An announcement to this effect could be made in the Budget scheduled to be unveiled by finance minister Pranab Mukherjee in the Lok Sabha on July 6. The decision to permit SEZ developers to raise ECBs, sources said, would promote development of the special economic zones, besides helping the government in arresting decline in the foreign exchange reserves.

IPL 2024: Hazlewood available only in May; Rehan pulls out

IPL 2024: Hazlewood available only in May; Rehan pulls out

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Josh Hazlewood, who was released by RCB, has been bracketed in the top-of-the-line Rs 2 crore base price in Tuesday's IPL auction.

'You epitomise everything that England cricket is about'

'You epitomise everything that England cricket is about'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Former pacer Andrew Flintoff hailed England's experienced bowler Adil Rashid, stating that the veteran spinner "epitomises everything that England cricket is about" after the veteran spinner earned his 100th T20 cap.

Visa woes to Rohit's scalp: Bashir's spectacular debut

Visa woes to Rohit's scalp: Bashir's spectacular debut

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Always knew I would get Indian visa, getting Rohit as my first wicket is incredible: Shoaib Bashir

England's mental toughness: The key to World Cup glory?

England's mental toughness: The key to World Cup glory?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

England's mental strength and ability to grind out wins in high-pressure situations will give them the edge

Did Big Three ignore ICC's study to save Test cricket?

Did Big Three ignore ICC's study to save Test cricket?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Hockley, when asked about the report, denied suggestions that the powerful nations were turning a blind eye to Test cricket, saying he had met Snedden during the New Zealand-Australia first Test in Wellington and conveyed to him that Australia was very much committed to help ICC ensure all the three formats flourish.

ECB, BCCI agree to two-year IPL deal

ECB, BCCI agree to two-year IPL deal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Top England stars, including Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff, will be available for the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) both this year and the next season after the Indian Cricket Board and their English counterparts reached an agreement on Tuesday.

IPL 2024: Sriram joins Lucknow Super Giants as assistant coach

IPL 2024: Sriram joins Lucknow Super Giants as assistant coach

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Former India spinner Sridharan Sriram has joined Lucknow Super Giants as assistant coach for IPL 2024 next year.

ECB has made cricket a laughing stock: Boycott

ECB has made cricket a laughing stock: Boycott

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Former opener Geoffrey Boycott feels English cricket has become a laughing stock, thanks to the "appalling" way in which the ECB forced Kevin Pietersen to step down from captaincy.

Core sector ECB norms must be flexible: FM

Core sector ECB norms must be flexible: FM

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Finance Minister P Chidambaram said India needs to raise investment in infrastructure from the current level of five per cent of GDP to nine per cent of GDP over the next five years. Theinitiative for dedicated infrastructure funds were stalled due to the lack of projects, he added.

Zee to raise $100 mn through ECB

Zee to raise $100 mn through ECB

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

Zee Telefilms Ltd is to raise upto $100 million through external commercial borrowings by the end of the current fiscal to fund its equipment upgradation plans.

'Who is this? It could be anyone random': Bashir ignored McCullum's Eng selection call

'Who is this? It could be anyone random': Bashir ignored McCullum's Eng selection call

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

A few days ago, when young England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir saw a missed call from a New Zealand dialling code number, he ignored it thinking it could be from "anyone random".

RBI seeks ECB details from real estate firms

RBI seeks ECB details from real estate firms

Rediff.com14 May 2007

After cautioning over an asset bubble in the real estate sector, the Reserve Bank of India has cracked the whip. The apex bank has sought clarification from six real estate companies on their proposal to raise external commercial borrowings.

Morgan's tweet on injury puts ECB in a tizzy

Morgan's tweet on injury puts ECB in a tizzy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

In what could turn out to be a possible embarrassment for the English Cricket Board (ECB) ahead of their World Cup campaign, Eoin Morgan has revealed that the injury which forced him out of the mega-event was not as serious as first thought.

Govt ban on ECBs shuts off $12 bn flow into townsh

Govt ban on ECBs shuts off $12 bn flow into townsh

Rediff.com23 May 2007

The government ban on external commercial borrowing, or ECBs, for integrated townships has shut off a staggering $12 billion that was to be raised for integrated townships, reports CNBC-TV18.