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New rules for slow over rates: Captains won't be suspended

New rules for slow over rates: Captains won't be suspended

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The ICC has instead decided to dock points and fine the entire side for any such violations.

'We are open to DRS, IF...' : BCCI

'We are open to DRS, IF...' : BCCI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

The International Cricket Council General Manager Geoff Allardice all set to submit a presentation on upgraded Decision Review System before the Board of Control for Cricket in India in New Delhi on October 20 in presence of president Anurag Thakur.

India vs England: Tags like 'favourites' or 'underdogs' don't matter

India vs England: Tags like 'favourites' or 'underdogs' don't matter

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

England will compete against India, who are the only unbeaten team in the ongoing premier tournament so far, at Edgbaston on June 30.

Four-day Test matches 'nonsense', says Patil

Four-day Test matches 'nonsense', says Patil

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Former India batsman Sandeep Patil on Wednesday joined the bandwagon of past and present cricketers to oppose the idea of four-day Tests, saying the five-day game tests the character of an individual. He said it is up to the International Cricket Council to take a call on the proposal but for him there should not be any tinkering on the five-day format.

Richardson to quit ICC CEO post after 2019 World Cup

Richardson to quit ICC CEO post after 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The former South Africa wicketkeeper joined as General Manager (Cricket Operations) back in 2002 and was promoted as Chief Executive in 2012 after Haroon Lorgat quit.

PIX: 'Queen' spotted celebrating England's World Cup win

PIX: 'Queen' spotted celebrating England's World Cup win

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Fan dressed up as Queen Elizabeth was spotted with a replica trophy on Day 2 of the first Ashes Test

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Using saliva won't pose any risk, says Pollock

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

The ICC Cricket Committee recently recommended a ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball but allowed sweat as an interim measure to counter the coronavirus threat.

Kohli named Wisden's 'Leading Cricketer' for third straight year

Kohli named Wisden's 'Leading Cricketer' for third straight year

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

India captain Virat Kohli was named the 'Leading Cricketer in the World' for the third time in a row in this year's edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, the publication said on Wednesday.

Early exit from 2007 World Cup among the worst moments of my career: Tendulkar

Early exit from 2007 World Cup among the worst moments of my career: Tendulkar

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The Indian batting legend said the disappointment in the West Indies served as a boost to prove critics wrong four years later.

Cricket is a great teacher, Kohli tells school kids

Cricket is a great teacher, Kohli tells school kids

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Members of the Indian team, including Kohli, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant attended a cricket clinic for school kids arranged by the ICC at the Rose Bowl Stadium on Thursday.

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Rodrigues, Kaur, Mandhana and Sharma were also a part of the now-defunct Kia Super League (KSL) in 2019, the ECB's domestic T20 tournament that made way for the Women's Hundred.

Here's Shashi Tharoor's take on India-Pak WC match ban

Here's Shashi Tharoor's take on India-Pak WC match ban

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Tharoor's statement came just ahead of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA)'s a crucial decision on whether India should play Pakistan in the 2019 ICC World Cup in the wake of Pulwama terror attack.

Take the Sporting Challenge!

Take the Sporting Challenge!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Take Norma Godinho's quiz to find out just how much you know about sport.

BCCI to oppose recommendation on DRS

BCCI to oppose recommendation on DRS

Rediff.com12 May 2011

A staunch critic of the Decision Review System, the Board of Control for Cricket in India says it will oppose the ICC Cricket Committee's recommendation for the controversial innovation's introduction in all Test matches when the matter comes up before the governing body's executive board next month.

Saliva ban major handicap for pace bowlers: Pathan

Saliva ban major handicap for pace bowlers: Pathan

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Former India pacer Irfan Pathan reckons that the ban on using saliva for shining the ball is a significant blow to bowlers and authorities should ensure preparation of bowling-friendly Test wickets to prevent complete domination of the game by the batsmen. The ICC cricket committee, led by former India captain Anil Kumble, has recommended a ban on use of saliva as an interim measure to combat the coronavirus threat.

Nominees for LG ICC Awards 2011

Nominees for LG ICC Awards 2011

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

England batsmen Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott, Hashim Amla of South Africa and last year's ICC Cricketer of the Year Sachin Tendulkar have all been short-listed for the top honour at the LG ICC Awards 2011

Australia considering using disinfectants on match balls

Australia considering using disinfectants on match balls

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Cricket Australia will seek the International Cricket Council's permission to use disinfectants on match balls to understand if it can help reduce the health risk to players as the game gears up for a new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic. Cricket Australia's Sports Science and Sports Medicine Manager Alex Kountouris said they have drawn up a set of overall guidelines for players to safely return to training though competitive cricket is likely to be played only later this year.

Umpire's Call to stay, ICC makes other changes to DRS

Umpire's Call to stay, ICC makes other changes to DRS

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Kohli had argued that the batsman should be declared out if the ball is hitting the stumps, even if marginally.

King Kohli sweeps all three major ICC awards

King Kohli sweeps all three major ICC awards

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

India captain Virat Kohli becomes the first player to win all three top awards after being named captain of the Test and ODI teams.

Pakistan in danger of missing spot for 2019 World Cup

Pakistan in danger of missing spot for 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Languishing at the bottom of ICC ODI team ranking, Pakistan have set sight on direct qualification for the ICC Cricket World Cup when they take on the in-form reigning world champions and number-one ranked Australia in a five-ODI series starting in Brisbane on Friday.

Why the ICC World Cup Super league is 'incredibly complex'

Why the ICC World Cup Super league is 'incredibly complex'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'What you've really got to try and get is something that's less complex and a bit more straightforward in order for people to understand.'

My heart is heavy: Rohit after semis loss

My heart is heavy: Rohit after semis loss

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Rohit Sharma admitted that they failed to deliver, and thanked fans for their colossal support

PIX: Fans pray for India's win against New Zealand

PIX: Fans pray for India's win against New Zealand

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Fans offered prayers at 'Sangam' in Varanasi and also laid a 'chaadar' at the dargah

Best cricketing moment of Sachin Tendulkar's life...

Best cricketing moment of Sachin Tendulkar's life...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the finals of the tournament.

5-run penalty for saliva use, COVID-19 replacements...

5-run penalty for saliva use, COVID-19 replacements...

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The Anil Kumble-led cricket committee's recommendations were announced by the ICC's on Tuesday.

'ICC guidelines banning use of saliva will be hard on bowlers'

'ICC guidelines banning use of saliva will be hard on bowlers'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

The ICC Cricket Committee, led by former India captain Anil Kumble, last month recommended a ban on using saliva on the ball as an interim measure to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sehwag criticises India's defensive approach against spinners

Sehwag criticises India's defensive approach against spinners

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

"Can't be so defensive against the spinners," Sehwag tweeted.

Dhoni's last over heroics applauded

Dhoni's last over heroics applauded

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Dhoni's unbeaten knock of 56 runs against Windies had Twitter applauding his gutsy effort.

Rohit Sharma's dismissal sparks debate

Rohit Sharma's dismissal sparks debate

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Sharma was sent back to the pavilion in the sixth over of India's innings.

Kohli's decision to walk leaves Twitter abuzz

Kohli's decision to walk leaves Twitter abuzz

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Pakistani players made a prolonged appeal but umpire Marais Erasmus was not convinced.

Scotland fined for slow over-rate vs Afghanistan

Scotland fined for slow over-rate vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Scotland has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Pool A match against Afghanistan in their ICC Cricket World Cup match at Dunedin in New Zealand.

Want to bid for piece of World Cup history? Find out how...

Want to bid for piece of World Cup history? Find out how...

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

The ICC is giving cricket fans across the world an opportunity to bid for an official piece of the 2015 World Cup history.

ICC appoints Sachin Tendulkar as ambassador for 2015 World Cup

ICC appoints Sachin Tendulkar as ambassador for 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Sachin Tendulkar was named 2015 World Cup's ambassador for the second successive edition.

'IPL is just money grab, shouldn't come before T20 WC'

'IPL is just money grab, shouldn't come before T20 WC'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

There is speculation that the 13th IPL, which was suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, might be conducted in October-November if the T20 World Cup in Australia is postponed.

Now, it's TV and DTH bonanza for cricket fans

Now, it's TV and DTH bonanza for cricket fans

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

"Every Cricket enthusiast would like to watch the matches in the best quality format. Hence it is obvious that players are hoping for a good sales year. But this will also mean plethora of schemes for the users to chose from," said a market expert.

Miller replaces Narine in Windies WC squad; ICC approves

Miller replaces Narine in Windies WC squad; ICC approves

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The ICC has approved Nikita Miller as replacement for Sunil Narine in West Indies' WC squad

Two time champs will fight it out for a berth at World Cup

Two time champs will fight it out for a berth at World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Two-time world champions West Indies will be the star attraction when 10 teams battle it out at next month's ICC Cricket World Cup qualifier for the two remaining places at the mega-event in 2019.

Kumble to be inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame

Kumble to be inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Joining Kumble as the 78th inductee will be the late Betty Wilson of Australia, one of the greatest women cricketers of all-time.

ICC Committee recommends use of DRS in 2011 WC

ICC Committee recommends use of DRS in 2011 WC

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The ICC Cricket Committee on Friday suggested using Decision Review System in the 2011 World Cup in the Indian sub-continent and all Test matches apart from recommending a research into reduction of teams for future ODI World Cups.

Waqar, Gilchrist to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Waqar, Gilchrist to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis and ex-Australia wicketkepeer Adam Gilchrist will be inducted into the ICC's Hall of Fame next week.