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Ponting says Lord's pitch for second Ashes Test unfair to bowlers

Ponting says Lord's pitch for second Ashes Test unfair to bowlers

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Ricky Ponting says "the balance between bat and ball was nowhere near what it needs to be for a Test match" after watching Australia pile up 337 for one on the first day of the second Test against England at Lord's.

Vaughan ready to make England return

Vaughan ready to make England return

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Former captain Michael Vaughan expects he will have to regain his place in the England team by next month if he is to make the Ashes squad.

PM seeks votes for 'air strike men', EC takes cognizance

PM seeks votes for 'air strike men', EC takes cognizance

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The PM treaded sensitive ground by asking first-time voters to dedicate their first vote to those who carried out air strike in Balakot.

PHOTOS: Legends felicitated in low-key opening for IPL 10

PHOTOS: Legends felicitated in low-key opening for IPL 10

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The 10th edition of the Indian Premier League began on Wednesday with India's four cricket icons, including Sachin Tendulkar, being felicitated for their contribution to the game during an opening ceremony that was low on glamour quotient.

'Cricket needs its Dravids as much as Kohli-like characters'

'Cricket needs its Dravids as much as Kohli-like characters'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

ICC Chief Executive David Richardson informed that the world cricketing body is working on "educating the players on what it means to play the game within the spirit."

Ashwin's action was disgraceful and embarrassing: Warne on Buttler's 'Mankading'

Ashwin's action was disgraceful and embarrassing: Warne on Buttler's 'Mankading'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Shane Warne has come down heavily on Ravichandran Ashwin for 'Mankading' Jos Buttler

ICC Cricket Committee urges members to try out Day/Night Tests

ICC Cricket Committee urges members to try out Day/Night Tests

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The ICC Cricket Committee has recommended the Test Playing nations to try out Day/Night Test matches after a lengthy discussion during its recent two-day meeting that concluded on Saturday.

Windies great Sir Everton Weekes dies at 95

Windies great Sir Everton Weekes dies at 95

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'He was literally a founding father of our cricket. May he rest in peace'

Lord's set for  a facelift

Lord's set for a facelift

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Lord's, cricket's most famous ground, is set for a 200 million pounds redevelopment, owners the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) announced on Wednesday.

England planning rival to IPL

England planning rival to IPL

Rediff.com12 Jul 2008

With the Indian Premier League, and its unsanctioned rival the Indian Cricket League, dominating headlines in recent months, four major English county clubs are planning a new 50m Twenty20 tournament in England in June and July from 2010. The MCC, Lancashire, Hampshire and Surrey are proposing a new 57-match tournament, spanning 25 days, with nine franchises competing for the main prize, according to BBC Sport.

How Warner plans to counter Ashwin

How Warner plans to counter Ashwin

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Australia opener David Warner said he will not back down from playing his shots against Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin despite the many risks involved in such an approach.

Indian archers to star at Lord's

Indian archers to star at Lord's

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

The historic cricket ground will play host to its first international archery competition on Monday.

IPL proposes matches at Lord's, Oval

IPL proposes matches at Lord's, Oval

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

MCC and Surrey are mulling over a proposal by IPL organisers to hold exhibition matches at the Lord's and Oval.

Madras Christian College alumni meet

Madras Christian College alumni meet

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

The Madras Christian College (MCC) Class of 1983 celebrates the Silver Jubilee of its graduation.

Soper in line to replace Morgan as ECB chairman

Soper in line to replace Morgan as ECB chairman

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Six years after being told he had six months to live Michael Soper is in line to land the top job in English cricket.

Gavaskar, Pataudi to ring bell at Lord's

Gavaskar, Pataudi to ring bell at Lord's

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Before the start of play every day an eminent cricketing personality will ring the bell in the pavilion, which signifies proceedings will commence in five minutes.

England start final run-up to Ashes series

England start final run-up to Ashes series

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Cricket returns to Lord's on Thursday only days after the ground was enveloped in snow to open a season that will show if England can mount a credible challenge to Australia next year. With rain predicted for the rest of the week, the four-day match between MCC and county champions Sussex may be largely spent dodging April showers. No member of the England team that defeated New Zealand 2-1 in March is playing.

England start final run-up to Ashes series

England start final run-up to Ashes series

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The Kiwis return to England this month for a three-Test series, starting at Lord's on May 15, followed by the altogether sterner challenge of a South Africa side who have just completed a crushing innings victory over India.

Another feather in Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane's cap

Another feather in Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane's cap

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Sandeep Lamichhane continued his rapid rise in international cricket as he was named in the ICC World XI squad to take on the West Indies in a charity T20 International on May 31.

Chinese firm may build Essar plant

Chinese firm may build Essar plant

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

The proposed steel plant is a joint venture wherein Essar would hold 65 per cent stake, VSC 20 per cent and the rest 15 per cent would be held by Vietnam General Rubber.

Leh journalist accuses BJP of handing out bribes

Leh journalist accuses BJP of handing out bribes

Rediff.com9 May 2019

A video of the purported incident is also in circulation on social media, as the entire episode was captured on CCTV.

Abuse, ball-tampering threaten cricket's 'DNA': ICC

Abuse, ball-tampering threaten cricket's 'DNA': ICC

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Richardson also took aim at players claiming confusion over ball-tampering rules, saying the laws were clear and their complaints "disingenuous" in a speech at the MCC's Colin Cowdrey Lecture at Lord's.

Decide on poll code violation plaints against PM, Shah by May 6: SC to EC

Decide on poll code violation plaints against PM, Shah by May 6: SC to EC

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The poll panel has given clean chit to PM Modi for two of his speeches.

Lord's PA - 40th anniversary

Lord's PA - 40th anniversary

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

The first morning of the India England first Test marked 40 years since the PA was first introduced during the India series in 1967 at Lord's.

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Ganguly is one of the 11 members of the world cricket committee, chaired by Mike Brearley of MCC, which announced the new Laws of Cricket, to be incorporated in the ICC Playing Conditions.

Without doubt, Virat deserves the tag of great: Gatting

Without doubt, Virat deserves the tag of great: Gatting

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Former England captain Mike Gatting fell short of labelling India's Virat Kohli the greatest batsman of his generation for consistency across formats, on Thursday.

Bollywood stars including Hrithik, Shahid set to rock IPL opening night

Bollywood stars including Hrithik, Shahid set to rock IPL opening night

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

The eighth edition of the Indian Premier League is set to open with stage-burning performances by megastars Hrithik Roshan and Shahid Kapoor.

Graphite-reinforced bat illegal: ICC

Graphite-reinforced bat illegal: ICC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

The Australian bat manufacturer Kookaburra have agreed to the immediate voluntary withdrawal of those bats.

PM's Mission Shakti speech didn't violate poll code: EC

PM's Mission Shakti speech didn't violate poll code: EC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'He did not seek vote. He did not describe the missile launch as an achievement of the government. He only hailed the scientists. There was no electioneering involved'

Metro Cash & Carry India expands

Metro Cash & Carry India expands

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

Metro Cash and Carry, a supply chain provider on Wednesday opened its third centre in India and the first in Andhra Pradesh.

Brearley on how to stop players from choosing T20s over Test cricket

Brearley on how to stop players from choosing T20s over Test cricket

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

International cricket needs more context and support from administrators to stop players from choosing lucrative Twenty20 leagues over the traditional Test format, former England captain Mike Brearley has said.

Pietersen still dreams of playing for England

Pietersen still dreams of playing for England

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen says he still harbours dreams of turning out for his country despite being controversially axed from the national team.

Bravo's diving catch image is Wisden Photo of the Year

Bravo's diving catch image is Wisden Photo of the Year

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

An image of West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo taking a full-length diving catch in mid-air has been named the Wisden-MCC 'Cricket Photograph of the Year 2014'.

Ashes urn arrives in Australia

Ashes urn arrives in Australia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

The four-inch high artefact was sealed in a protective case and had its own seat in business class as it arrived in Sydney for a three-month tour.

Sachin-Warne fund-raising act axed

Sachin-Warne fund-raising act axed

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

A fund-raising event involving Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar has been cancelled because of internet hoaxers

Never interested in what Lara says, never will be: Holding

Never interested in what Lara says, never will be: Holding

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Legendary fast bowler Michael Holding on Wednesday dismissed Brian Lara's criticism of his conduct during West Indies' 1980 tour of New Zealand, saying he has "never been interested" in the batting great's opinions.

ICC to review legality of Ponting's bat

ICC to review legality of Ponting's bat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

An ICC statement said that Ponting would be allowed to continue to use the bat till a decision is reached.

'Team India will need three good days to retain the World Cup'

'Team India will need three good days to retain the World Cup'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Former India captain Rahul Dravid feels that it will require "three good days" to win the coveted World Cup cricket tournament for Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his men.

Ultras abduct 19 labourers in Orissa

Ultras abduct 19 labourers in Orissa

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

About 40 armed MCC cadres stormed the camps early in the morning and took away at least 23 men with them, Sambalpur Superintendent of Police Susant Kumar Nath said.

Congress, BJP move EC against each other

Congress, BJP move EC against each other

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Congress complained against Modi, Shah, Irani; the BJP against Rahul Gandhi.