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Lisa Sthalekar inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Lisa Sthalekar inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Sthalekar was a member of four Australian World Cup-winning teams across the ODI and T20 formats and captained Australia in three ODIs against New Zealand in 2006.

BCCI likely to run losses if ICC doesn't get tax break from GOI

BCCI likely to run losses if ICC doesn't get tax break from GOI

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

As per ICC norm, the host nation is required to get tax exemption from the government for hosting tournaments organised by the global body. Since India's tax rules don't allow such exemptions, the BCCI has already lost close to Rs 193 crore as the government didn't exempt tax surcharge for hosting the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup. The ICC is expecting US$ 533.29 million (Rs 4400 crores approx) from the broadcasting revenue of the 2023 event in India.

Harmanpreet Kaur first Indian to win ICC women's player of month

Harmanpreet Kaur first Indian to win ICC women's player of month

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India's inspirational captain Harmanpreet Kaur claimed the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for September 2022.

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The changes were announced after the Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) ratified recommendations made by the ICC Cricket Committee

CA congratulate 'legend' Sthalekar

CA congratulate 'legend' Sthalekar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Earlier in the day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) inducted three retired greats of the game namely South Africa's Jacques Kallis, Sthalekar, and Pakistan's Zaheer Abbas, into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Cricket excluded from provisional list of '28 LA Games

Cricket excluded from provisional list of '28 LA Games

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Boxing and weightlifting federations were given 18 months time to set their house in order to be considered for the 2028 Games.

World Cup reaches 315 mn viewers in first 2 weeks

World Cup reaches 315 mn viewers in first 2 weeks

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Star India is showing the matches across its sports network.

More misery for England over slow over rate at Gabba

More misery for England over slow over rate at Gabba

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The ICC added that Australian batter Travis Head was fined 15% of his match fee for using bad language in the 77th over of their first innings on Thursday, when he was beaten by a ball from England all-rounder Ben Stokes.

Let there be light! ICC panel likely to discuss rules

Let there be light! ICC panel likely to discuss rules

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Rain and bad light have combined to limit action in the second Test between England and Pakistan in Southampton, frustrating players and television viewers hoping for live cricket amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

England captain Morgan retires from international cricket

England captain Morgan retires from international cricket

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Eoin Morgan is the all-time leading run-scorer and most-capped player for England in both ODI and T20I matches.

Leave Test cricket alone, says Botham

Leave Test cricket alone, says Botham

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Botham is the latest among the illustrious bandwagon of cricketers led by current India captain Virat Kohli, the iconic Sachin Tendulkar and Australian master batsman Ricky Ponting who have spoken against the proposed change for the 2023-2031 cycle.

Shaheen apologises to Afif Hussain for directing throw at him

Shaheen apologises to Afif Hussain for directing throw at him

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has personally apologised to Bangladesh batter Afif Hussain after hitting him with a throw during the second Twenty20 between the two teams in Dhaka.

Dhoni completes 15 years in international cricket

Dhoni completes 15 years in international cricket

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Dhoni, who is hailed as the best finisher in the world by many, brought many laurels to the country.

Ponting inducted into ICC 'Hall of Fame'

Ponting inducted into ICC 'Hall of Fame'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Ponting received his commemorative cap from compatriot ICC Cricket Hall of Famer Glenn McGrath during the tea break

Ajit Agarkar responds to saliva ban

Ajit Agarkar responds to saliva ban

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The ICC's ban will be effective from the first international series between England and West Indies, starting July 8.

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The ICC flagship event will return to the country after more than a decade.

ICC changes points system for second edition of WTC

ICC changes points system for second edition of WTC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

New Zealand claimed the inaugural WTC title with an eight-wicket victory over India in the final last month.

Sthalekar, Abbas and Kallis inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Sthalekar, Abbas and Kallis inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

'Never in my wildest dreams did I believe that I would ever get to join such an illustrious group of players'

Women's Asia Cup: India crush Thailand to enter final

Women's Asia Cup: India crush Thailand to enter final

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

India crushed minnows Thailand by 74 runs to storm into the final of Women's Asia Cup

Dravid inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Dravid inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Dravid became only the fifth player from India to be named in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

ICC must make sure there is level-playing field: Gavaskar

ICC must make sure there is level-playing field: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The advantage teams have had batting second in the just-concluded T20 World Cup is something the ICC can look into to ensure a level-playing field, Indian batting great Sunil Gavaskar said on Monday.

New penalty for slow over-rate in T20 Internationals

New penalty for slow over-rate in T20 Internationals

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Slow over-rates in T20 Internationals will invite stricter penalties with the ICC on Friday announcing that teams which fail to keep up with the schedule will end up with one fielder less outside the 30-yard circle for the remainder of the innings, starting this month.

'My performance in T20 WC win against India most memorable'

'My performance in T20 WC win against India most memorable'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The 21-year-old pacer who enjoyed great success in 2021 in all three formats, including the magic spell against India, said senior team-mate Shoaib Malik gave him advice before he got the wicket of KL Rahul.

IPL beats COVID as India's most-searched on Google

IPL beats COVID as India's most-searched on Google

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

More Indians searched for cricket tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) this year than coronavirus

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Zoysa was provisionally suspended in October 2018 and charged with three offences under the ICC's anti-corruption code

SEE: Dhoni shares adorable video of Ziva singing

SEE: Dhoni shares adorable video of Ziva singing

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Dhoni took to Instagram and shared a video in which Ziva can be seen signing a song with a guitar in her hand.

Afghanistan's Naib accuses players of underperforming at the ICC World Cup

Afghanistan's Naib accuses players of underperforming at the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Gulbadin Naib, who had captained the Afghanistan team at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, posted a strongly worded tweet against the national cricket board and teammates.

WTC Final: Gavaskar urges ICC to find solution in event of draw result

WTC Final: Gavaskar urges ICC to find solution in event of draw result

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The match might end in a draw if inclement weather continues to play spoilsport.

PIX: The best way to celebrate your birthday

PIX: The best way to celebrate your birthday

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Best fan frenzy moment captured at Manchester's Old Trafford stadium.

Australia captain Paine fined for dissent

Australia captain Paine fined for dissent

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Paine admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by David Boon

Tendulkar wants review of this aspect of DRS...

Tendulkar wants review of this aspect of DRS...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The DRS system needs to be thoroughly looked into by the @ICC, especially for the 'Umpires Call'," Tendulkar tweeted on Monday.

Ravi Shastri enjoys a night out with SRK, Raveena Tandon

Ravi Shastri enjoys a night out with SRK, Raveena Tandon

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Shastri shared a picture on Twitter on Tuesday along with SRK, Raveena Tandon, and industrialist Gautam Singhania.

Saliva ban interim measure but wax not allowed: Kumble

Saliva ban interim measure but wax not allowed: Kumble

Rediff.com24 May 2020

ICC cricket committee chairman Anil Kumble says the recommendation to ban saliva for shining the ball is only an interim measure and "things will go back to normal" once the coronavirus pandemic is brought under control. The Kumble-led panel recommended a ban on saliva to minimise the risk of infection. On Friday, the ICC, in its guidelines for resumption of the game, also suggested a bar on the practice.

Rahane steers clear of Wasim Jaffer controversy

Rahane steers clear of Wasim Jaffer controversy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Ajinkya Rahane steered clear of the controversy surrounding domestic stalwart and his former Mumbai teammate Wasim Jaffer

Pulwama terror attack: BCCI's letter to ICC

Pulwama terror attack: BCCI's letter to ICC

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Following is the text of the letter that the BCCI has written to the ICC in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack.

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Harbhajan Singh is the first Indian to take a Test hat-trick. He achieved this feat while playing against Australia at Kolkata in March 2001 by dismissing Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne.

'Crowe was a deep and innovative thinker of the game'

'Crowe was a deep and innovative thinker of the game'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

In a statement, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said Crowe was a true legend of the game who had earned the admiration and respect of millions of cricket fans across the globe with his stylish stroke-play and strong-minded determination.

Australia top World Cup Super League table; India 6th

Australia top World Cup Super League table; India 6th

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The Aaron Finch-led Australia side has moved to the top of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League points table following their 2-1 ODI series victory over India.

World Cup: Google's Pichai predicts India vs England final

World Cup: Google's Pichai predicts India vs England final

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Google's Indian-American CEO Sundar Pichai has predicted that India and England would clash in the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and said he was 'rooting' for the men in blue to emerge victorious.

WATCH: Gautam Gambhir announces retirement in emotional post

WATCH: Gautam Gambhir announces retirement in emotional post

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

The ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2009, Gambhir went on to thank his family, friends and current Australia coach and former opener Justin Langer for helping him with his batting in 2015.