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ICC updates concussion protocols, to trial new wide-ball rule

ICC updates concussion protocols, to trial new wide-ball rule

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

The ICC said two new rules will be trialled by full members for a period of six months starting from October 2025. It includes a new wide-ball rule for ODIs and T20Is

'Dhoni has got hands faster than a pickpocket'

'Dhoni has got hands faster than a pickpocket'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'His glove work defied convention. Dhoni's technique behind the stumps was unorthodox, yet extraordinarily effective.'

How Lamb played hand in Tendulkar's maiden Test ton

How Lamb played hand in Tendulkar's maiden Test ton

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Speaking to PTI, Lamb also spoke passionately about his playing days with Kapil Dev in County cricket and why he rates Sachin Tendulkar over Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli.

CT 2025: Williamson's poor ICC ODI finals run continues

CT 2025: Williamson's poor ICC ODI finals run continues

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

The spinners kept a lid on the scoring with Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja taking wickets at regular intervals.

ICC may tweak two-ball rule in ODIs

ICC may tweak two-ball rule in ODIs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Format-change for U19 men's World Cup

India's secret weapon vs NZ in Champions Trophy final?

India's secret weapon vs NZ in Champions Trophy final?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

With an impressive blend of composure and aggression, Iyer has been a standout performer in the 50-over format, particularly against the Blackcaps.

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

India ended an 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to claim the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time on June 29 last year, in Barbados.

Kohli was 'dazed' following WC 2019 semis loss

Kohli was 'dazed' following WC 2019 semis loss

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Ravindra Jadeja and Mahendra Singh Dhoni infused life in the match. However, with Dhoni run out during the final moments of the match, India fell short of the target and was bundled out for 221 in 49.3 overs.

SEE: Bumrah back in the nets, interacts with Jemimah

SEE: Bumrah back in the nets, interacts with Jemimah

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Jemimah who plays for Delhi Capitals in the WPL was practicising at the venue at the same time Bumrah was bowling in the nets as part of his rehab.

Gill back in action! 2-hour grind before NZ showdown

Gill back in action! 2-hour grind before NZ showdown

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

India batter Shubman Gill, who missed practice on Wednesday, returned to training at the ICC Cricket Academy on Thursday, putting to rest speculation about his availability for the Champions Trophy match against New Zealand.

India Post's special tribute to Team India's CT triumph

India Post's special tribute to Team India's CT triumph

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

The special cancellation highlights the national pride and sporting excellence displayed by the Indian cricket team in securing the Champions Trophy.

Gun Shots Or Cricket Shots?

Gun Shots Or Cricket Shots?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

'I will watch India's match against New Zealand with no tension -- just enjoy the cricket.'

'ODI World Cup is Olympics of cricket'

'ODI World Cup is Olympics of cricket'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

ODIs will remain relevant because World Cup is Olympics of cricket: Steve Waugh

RBI Forex Intervention Hits Highest In 17 Years

RBI Forex Intervention Hits Highest In 17 Years

Rediff.com23 May 2025

In response to the panic triggered by Trump's trade policies, the RBI net sold approximately $43 billion in the second half of FY25 to curb volatility, as the rupee plunged to a low of 87.95 per dollar in February this year.

Legend calls for urgent wide ball rule overhaul

Legend calls for urgent wide ball rule overhaul

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Shaun Pollock says the ICC Cricket Committee is working towards giving bowlers "bit more leeway on wides" as the current rule is "very strict on them"

Shreyas gifts boots to net bowler in Dubai

Shreyas gifts boots to net bowler in Dubai

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

'We have been with Team India since the first session and today is the fourth. Shreyas bhai is really joyful around the field.'

Shreyas gives Kohli competition with fan-following in Dubai

Shreyas gives Kohli competition with fan-following in Dubai

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

With little time wasted, the fans captured the cricketers' pictures and videos on their phones, standing a mere 5 metres away and separated only by a barricade and a few security personnel.

Champions Trophy: No warm-up games for India

Champions Trophy: No warm-up games for India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The BCCI decided against playing practice games as India is already participating in a three-match ODI series against England.

Modi Look-Alike Graces India NZ Final

Modi Look-Alike Graces India NZ Final

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

A few, acting like his followers, cheered him into the stadium while calling out, "Modi, Modi, welcome Modi."

Bumrah is humility personified after winning top ICC honour

Bumrah is humility personified after winning top ICC honour

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'I'm very happy with the honour, but I don't let myself get too high'

Who did Travis Head cradle his bat for?

Who did Travis Head cradle his bat for?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Travis Head's blistering century powered Australia's innings on Day 2 of the second Test against India

Double joy for Bumrah, Mandhana as they bag BCCI top honours

Double joy for Bumrah, Mandhana as they bag BCCI top honours

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

The 28-year-old cricketer's ODI runs came at an average of 57.86 and an impressive strike rate of 95.15.

ICC Cricket World Cup: Ahmedabad airport sees surge in chartered flights

ICC Cricket World Cup: Ahmedabad airport sees surge in chartered flights

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Ahmedabad airport recorded thrice the number of private chartered/VIP flights in the build-up to the final of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup as compared to the average four-day period. The airport, which usually operates around 64 chartered flights in a span of four days, is set to handle 205 such flights between November 17 and 20, as celebrities and other VIPs descended to watch the India-Australia match.

Flavours of ICC Cricket World Cup final on apps: Food and flowers

Flavours of ICC Cricket World Cup final on apps: Food and flowers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

As the Men in Blue took on Australia in an intriguing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, the orders on quick delivery platforms reflected the pulsating mood of the nation.

Dravid, Jayawardene appointed to ICC Cricket Committee

Dravid, Jayawardene appointed to ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Anil Kumble was re-appointed as Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee for a three-year term.

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.

Shastri resigns from ICC's Cricket Committee

Shastri resigns from ICC's Cricket Committee

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The former India captain and Team Director said there are personal commitments and he has been there for six years.

'Virat, Babar shouldn't be mentioned in the same line'

'Virat, Babar shouldn't be mentioned in the same line'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin said on Tuesday that star Pakistan batter Babar Azam "should not be mentioned in the same line" as Indian icon Virat Kohli

Steve Smith voted ICC Cricketer of the Year

Steve Smith voted ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Indian players failed to make a mark as Australians and South Africans swept the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Annual Awards with Steve Smith clinching the coveted trophies of Cricketer of the Year and the Test Cricketer of the Year.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 trophy in the UAE

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 trophy in the UAE

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 trophy returned to Dubai on Thursday after embarking on a world tour, which started at the ICC headquarters in the city on July 3. The trophy has so far visited India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Papua New Guinea.

BCCI invites applications for men's head coach

BCCI invites applications for men's head coach

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Rahul Dravid was given an extension till June, which also marks the month during which the ICC T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA will take place from June 1 to 29.

Ashwin, ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016

Ashwin, ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

The World No 1 bowler is also the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year.

Sachin Tendulkar turns 51: Throwback to his glorious performances at ICC events

Sachin Tendulkar turns 51: Throwback to his glorious performances at ICC events

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

After hitting runs all over the ground throughout a two-decade glorious career filled up with many centuries and fifties, legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as the greatest batter after Sir Don Bradman, turned 51 on Wednesday.

Saeed Ajmal reveals how he outfoxed Sachin Tendulkar

Saeed Ajmal reveals how he outfoxed Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Saeed Ajmal opened up on dismissing legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar in international cricket, saying that it was a very happy moment for him

Gary Kirsten in ICC Cricket Committee

Gary Kirsten in ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

India coach Gary Kirsten was named in the International Cricket Council's Cricket Committee as representative of national coaches. He replaces Mickey Aurthur, who recently resigned as South Africa coach.

Vote: Your ICC Cricketer of the Year

Vote: Your ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the lone Indian to be short-listed for top honours at the LG ICC Awards 2013. Does Dhoni have a good chance of winning? Take the poll and have your say.

Sivaramakrishnan replaces May in ICC Cricket Committee

Sivaramakrishnan replaces May in ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com6 May 2013

In an appointment backed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan replaced Tim May as a players' representative on the ICC Cricket Committee.

Kumble named chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

Kumble named chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Former India captain Anil Kumble was on Thursday unanimously appointed chairman of ICC's Cricket Committee by the game's governing body, replacing West Indies great Clive Lloyd.

Sunil Gavaskar inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Sunil Gavaskar inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on Wednesday in Dubai, when he received his commemorative cap from fellow-Hall of Famer and team-mate Kapil Dev.

Vaughan blames pro-India scheduling for Afghanistan's loss

Vaughan blames pro-India scheduling for Afghanistan's loss

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Michael Vaughan put the blame on alleged 'India-centric' scheduling for Afghanistan's disappointing show