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Australia cancel Afghanistan T20s over women's rights

Australia cancel Afghanistan T20s over women's rights

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Australia have called off a T20 series against Afghanistan citing a deteriorating human rights situation for women and girls in the Taliban-ruled country.

Newlands pitch avoid severe sanction after ICC 'unsatisfactory' rating

Newlands pitch avoid severe sanction after ICC 'unsatisfactory' rating

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The Newlands contest lasted 642 balls with India registering a series-levelling victory in the shortest ever Test

Three Lanka cricketers probed for fixing

Three Lanka cricketers probed for fixing

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

However, Sri Lanka Cricket insisted no current players were involved in the ICC investigation.

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The members who were present at the 93rd BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bengaluru on Sunday requested incumbent secretary Jay Shah to speed up the process of finding his successor to keep the transition of power as smooth as possible.

BCCI bats for cricket's Olympic inclusion

BCCI bats for cricket's Olympic inclusion

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Cricket last featured in the 1900 Olympics in Paris and the ICC has been pushing for the inclusion of the sport's Twenty20 format in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

I've never seen anything like it: Cook on England's 'Bazball'

I've never seen anything like it: Cook on England's 'Bazball'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Speaking to ICC in an interview, Cook said that the game has certainly made a big jump in regards to what is possible in Tests.

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Matt Short will have a role in Australia's leadership group during the Twenty20 series against Pakistan and has put his hand up to stand in as captain

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The cricket World Cup could be staged for the first time in the USA with some matches of the T20 World Cup 2024 likely to held at Central Broward Regional Park.

Champions Trophy in Pakistan: Will India participate?

Champions Trophy in Pakistan: Will India participate?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Champions Trophy headlines Pakistan's home season but India uncertainty remains

No reason to believe that Champions Trophy will not be held in Pakistan: PCB

No reason to believe that Champions Trophy will not be held in Pakistan: PCB

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is optimistic that it will be able to host Champions Trophy next year as a delegation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to reach the country on Monday to inspect the ongoing preparations for the prestigious tournament.

ICC makes stop clocks permanent in ODIs, T20s

ICC makes stop clocks permanent in ODIs, T20s

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Clocks can be stopped in some cases as determined by the third umpire, such as when a new batter comes to the wicket in between overs, during official drinks breaks and injury breaks among other circumstances.

Pujara crosses 6000-run mark in Test cricket

Pujara crosses 6000-run mark in Test cricket

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

He is only the 11th Indian to perform the feat. The Saurashtra batsman reached the milestone in his 80th Test.

Men's and women's cricket bodies to merge

Men's and women's cricket bodies to merge

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

The integration of women's cricket will be formally recognised at the ICC annual conference in June this year.

ICC suffers heavy losses in hosting T20 World Cup

ICC suffers heavy losses in hosting T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday formed a three-member committee to "review the delivery" of the T20 World Cup which was co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies last month.

'India have made themselves strong'

'India have made themselves strong'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'Will India visit Pakistan for the Asia Cup? Will we boycott the ODI World Cup in India? We need to take a stand at some point or the other.'

Former New Zealand cricketers in match-fixing investigation

Former New Zealand cricketers in match-fixing investigation

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The International Cricket Council is investigating former New Zealand players over their involvement in alleged match-fixing, New Zealand Cricket said on Thursday.

ICC's double standards? 'Why aren't India and Pakistan banned?'

ICC's double standards? 'Why aren't India and Pakistan banned?'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The BCCI has refused to send its team to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy and there speculation that the entire tournament could be moved out of the country.

Four international captains reported fixing approaches last season: ICC

Four international captains reported fixing approaches last season: ICC

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

With T20 leagues mushrooming around the world, ICC conceded that the challenge to root out corruption from the game is bigger than ever.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan relents; India's matches in UAE

Champions Trophy: Pakistan relents; India's matches in UAE

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board is willing to make 'adjustments' in the schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy, with matches involving India taking place in the UAE.

SL appoint Sumathipala as international envoy

SL appoint Sumathipala as international envoy

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

Sumathipala is the longest serving ICC executive board member who has been handling the most important affairs in the international arena for Sri Lanka Cricket.

North America get taste of India-Pakistan rivalry!

North America get taste of India-Pakistan rivalry!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

A sold-out crowd descended on Eisenhower Park on Sunday for a clash of cricketing arch-rivals India and Pakistan.

Test cricket and ODIs will stay, says Sehwag

Test cricket and ODIs will stay, says Sehwag

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Plenty of room for all three formats to flourish, says Sehwag

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Cricket Australia have targeted the inclusion of the sport at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics as part of a strategic plan to expand participation and maintain the game's position at the heart of the country's sporting culture.

ICL is BCCI's internal matter: ICC

ICL is BCCI's internal matter: ICC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

The ICC said it won't interfere at this stage as the BCCI is the competent authority to deal with the issue.

World Cup: Another major injury blow for Sri Lanka

World Cup: Another major injury blow for Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Sri Lanka were dealt another injury blow at the World Cup with seamer Lahiru Kumara ruled out of the rest of the tournament due to a left thigh muscle injury.

ECB chief offers to help Pakistan cricket

ECB chief offers to help Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Giles Clarke, has offered to help restructure Pakistan cricket in the wake of the illegal betting scandal after England successfully pressed for the three players under police investigation to be withdrawn from the One-Day series.

'Let me be here in BCCI. Am I not doing a good job?'

'Let me be here in BCCI. Am I not doing a good job?'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Shah said the board will speak to the ICC about hosting the World Test Championship final at a different venue from 2027. The first two editions of Test cricket's summit clash have been organised in England, including the one for the current 2023-25 cycle.

It's official! Cricket will be played at the 2028 LA Olympic Games!

It's official! Cricket will be played at the 2028 LA Olympic Games!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'Baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash will be in the programme at LA28.'

New Zealand promises bumper summer cricket schedule

New Zealand promises bumper summer cricket schedule

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Under the International Cricket Council's Future Tours Programme, West Indies were scheduled to play three Tests and three T20s in New Zealand, while Pakistan will play Two tests and three T20s.

Champions Trophy 2025: India, Pakistan to face off in Dubai, mark the date...

Champions Trophy 2025: India, Pakistan to face off in Dubai, mark the date...

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

As has been the case with ICC events, India and Pakistan have been clubbed in the same group which also has New Zealand and Bangladesh.

Ranveer stars in 2023 World Cup's official anthem

Ranveer stars in 2023 World Cup's official anthem

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

'The anthem takes fans on an epic journey through India on board the One Day Express.'

Kohli pens heartfelt letter as AB enters ICC Hall of Fame

Kohli pens heartfelt letter as AB enters ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Ab de Villiers, the former South African cricketer has played 114 Tests, scoring 8,756 runs at an average of 50.66, and two wickets. He has played 228 ODIs with 9,577 runs at an average of 53.50, and 7 wickets.

Former IPL cricketer claims fixing approach in TNPL

Former IPL cricketer claims "fixing approach" in TNPL

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

A person named Bunny Anand made an offer of Rs 40 lakhs to Sathish via Instagram.

No India, no Champions Trophy? Here's what could happen

No India, no Champions Trophy? Here's what could happen

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Richard Thompson, have suggested that staging the Champions Trophy without powerhouse India is not an option and there are "contingencies available" if Rohit Sharma's team doesn't travel to host country Pakistan.

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on 'leave' after internal probe

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on 'leave' after internal probe

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

International Cricket Council Chief Executive Manu Sawhney has been sent on 'leave' after his conduct came under the scanner during an internal investigation by audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and may resign before his term ends.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Sri Lankan duo crowned ICC Players of the Month

Sri Lankan duo crowned ICC Players of the Month

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage and Harshitha Samarawickrama were named as the ICC Players of the Month for August 2024.

China promises cricket a memorable Asiad debut

China promises cricket a memorable Asiad debut

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

China will make its bow in international cricket on Saturday amid high-pitched excitement and huge expectations at the sport's Asian Games debut.

Zimbabwe's cricketers ready to 'play for free'

Zimbabwe's cricketers ready to 'play for free'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Zimbabwe's cricketers are willing to 'play for free' to keep the game alive in the country, expressing their desperation to compete in the upcoming World Twenty20 Qualifiers.

Men's Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup to be expanded

Men's Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup to be expanded

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

In the T20 World Cup, there will be four groups of five teams and the top two will go through to a Super Eights stage before semi-finals and a final.