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Warner exposes CA's cover-up: Was India involved in ball-tampering?

Warner exposes CA's cover-up: Was India involved in ball-tampering?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

David Warner has called on Cricket Australia to provide more information about why umpires changed the ball used by India A in a match in Mackay on Sunday which led to a heated exchange between wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan and an on-field umpire.

Rain Is Wrecking IPL 2025's Playoffs

Rain Is Wrecking IPL 2025's Playoffs

Rediff.com7 May 2025

GT vaulted to the top of the table with 16 points, while MI now find themselves in must-win territory in their remaining games.

Neutral Venue Cricket: Who Loses Out?

Neutral Venue Cricket: Who Loses Out?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The ongoing debate about India and Pakistan playing on each other's soil has given rise to a new term in cricket: The 'hybrid model'. While most people associate 'hybrid' with vehicles, this term has now found its way into the cricket lexicon, points out K R Nayar.

Head spat with Maxwell, Stoinis: 'Just a bit of banter'

Head spat with Maxwell, Stoinis: 'Just a bit of banter'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head opened up after the IPL match against Punjab Kings on Saturday and shared his thoughts on the verbal spat between him, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis.

'Why Have Technology At All?'

'Why Have Technology At All?'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'The defection can be an optical illusion.'

Hosting CT is proof of Pakistan cricket's resilience: Bari

Hosting CT is proof of Pakistan cricket's resilience: Bari

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Bari said he is delighted to see the ICC Champions Trophy being held in Pakistan now and multiple teams landing in the country.

IPL PIX: Shreyas, Chahal end CSK's playoff dreams

IPL PIX: Shreyas, Chahal end CSK's playoff dreams

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Skipper Shreyas made an excellent fifty to support Yuzvendra Chahal's hat-trick as Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by four wickets in their IPL match here on Wednesday.

How Yorker Master Starc Rattled RR Batters

How Yorker Master Starc Rattled RR Batters

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

A Mitchell Starc-inspired Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals via the Super Over.

ICC charges Indian umpire for anti-corruption violation

ICC charges Indian umpire for anti-corruption violation

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The ICC did not specify the incidents related to the breach.

Third umpire should have intervened: Pant

Third umpire should have intervened: Pant

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The umpires stood their ground, saying the delivery was legal.

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel timed out after falling asleep!

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel timed out after falling asleep!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Saud was playing for State Bank in the final and he was waiting for his turn to bat when two wickets fell in two balls, pacer Muhammad Shahzad dismissing Umar Amin and Fawad Alam.

Harshal Patel Shines On Night When Batters Ruled

Harshal Patel Shines On Night When Batters Ruled

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

He also got clobbered along the way but was always in contention for wickets and weaved his magic particularly at the backend of the innings.

PBKS face combination dilemma against confident KKR

PBKS face combination dilemma against confident KKR

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

If Punjab goes for a flat deck, there is no guarantee that the bowling unit can defend anything in the 220 range, especially when KKR have the likes of Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, and Venkatesh Iyer in their ranks.

Tempers flare in Karachi! Afridi, Shakeel, Ghulam fined

Tempers flare in Karachi! Afridi, Shakeel, Ghulam fined

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Pakistan beat South Africa by six wickets in Wednesday's high-scoring contest in Karachi but not before tempers flared in the first innings when the tourists were batting.

'Vaibhav has two options: Gill Highway & Shaw Bylane'

'Vaibhav has two options: Gill Highway & Shaw Bylane'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Bihar Cricket Association president Rakesh Tiwary, along with the Royals management, Dravid, and Vaibhav's father Sanjiv, are trying to create a safety net around the teenager, whose life has changed after becoming the youngest ever centurion in IPL's history.

IPL PIX: Rohit, Boult dazzle as MI bury hapless SRH

IPL PIX: Rohit, Boult dazzle as MI bury hapless SRH

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Rohit Sharma fires again as Mumbai Indians pulverise hapless Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets.

Djokovic trounces Musetti to reach Miami Open quarters

Djokovic trounces Musetti to reach Miami Open quarters

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic won 12 of the last 14 games of his match against Lorenzo Musetti to crush the Italian 6-2, 6-2 and move into the quarter-finals of the Miami Open in his best performance since the Australian Open.

Gill punished for challenging umpiring call on Twitter

Gill punished for challenging umpiring call on Twitter

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Gill accepted the sanction so there was no need for a formal hearing

T20 World Cup: Nitin Menon Only Indian Umpire

T20 World Cup: Nitin Menon Only Indian Umpire

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'16 umpires will officiate across the tournament with Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Kumara Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus having been the umpires in charge of the 2021 final which saw this year's hosts claim their first ICC Men's T20 World Cup title,' the ICC said in a statement.

Security concerns plague women's sport

Security concerns plague women's sport

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Although one-in-five women in the UK will experience stalking at some point in their lives, there are no scientific studies around the stalking of athletes.'

Finch reprimanded for using F-word against umpires

Finch reprimanded for using F-word against umpires

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Finch was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "use of an audible obscenity during an International Match."

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

After restricting Lucknow Super Giants to 171 for 7 on a tricky Ekana surface in Lucknow, Punjab Kings chased down the target with ease, losing just two wickets, on Tuesday, April 1 2025.

'Respect the game': Ex-Australia captain slams Siraj

'Respect the game': Ex-Australia captain slams Siraj

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Mohammed Siraj charges down the wicket towards his teammates, without checking the umpire's decision when he thinks that he has got a batter out, said former Australia captain Mark Taylor.

Rohit Drops Sitter, Denies Axar Hat-Trick

Rohit Drops Sitter, Denies Axar Hat-Trick

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Rohit immediately knew the gravity of his mistake. He banged the ground in frustration, visibly furious with himself.

Big rule change! IPL to follow ICC's Code of Conduct

Big rule change! IPL to follow ICC's Code of Conduct

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Indian Premier League will follow the International Cricket Council's Code of Conduct regulation for participating players.

Kohli's clash with Konstas: Did he get off lightly?

Kohli's clash with Konstas: Did he get off lightly?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'Completely acted wrong': Kohli shock as star avoids ban for 'ridiculous' clash with Aussie teen'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

'International cricket is incomplete without Pakistan.'

'You can't drop Head and win': Afghan fans fume

'You can't drop Head and win': Afghan fans fume

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Afghan fans turned out in large numbers, hoping to witness history-a victory over Australia that would have boosted their team's semifinal chances.

IPL 2025: Will bowlers be allowed to use saliva?

IPL 2025: Will bowlers be allowed to use saliva?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The BCCI is considering lifting the ban on applying saliva on the ball in IPL 2025.

What is behind Jaiswal's shock domestic switch to Goa

What is behind Jaiswal's shock domestic switch to Goa

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Jaiswal has been part of Mumbai's Ranji squad since the 2018-19 season and in 34 Ranji Trophy matches he has a first-class average of 61.65.

'Player obstruction should come under third umpire's watch'

'Player obstruction should come under third umpire's watch'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

England captain Jos Buttler declined to appeal for obstructing the field, however, saying later that he had not seen the incident clearly and wanted to avoid controversy at the start of the series.

NZ pacers Duffy, Jamieson demolish Pakistan in first T201

NZ pacers Duffy, Jamieson demolish Pakistan in first T201

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Pakistan's batting crumbled against New Zealand's pace attack and they were all out for 91 in 18.4 overs. In reply, New Zealand easily chased down the total, getting to 92 for 1 in just 10.1 overs.

'RCB's seniors backing new skipper Patidar'

'RCB's seniors backing new skipper Patidar'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

RCB head coach Andy Flower expressed his confidence in newly appointed captain Rajat Patidar, highlighting the presence of experienced players like Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar as a major advantage for him.

Mumbai Test: Pant's Controversial Dismissal Sparks Debate

Mumbai Test: Pant's Controversial Dismissal Sparks Debate

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant's fiery innings was abruptly cut short by a controversial LBW decision that has ignited a debate among cricket fans and experts alike.

4 Star Chahal Leads Mullanpur Miracle

4 Star Chahal Leads Mullanpur Miracle

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Chahal's match-defining spell saw him take home his first Player of the Match for Punjab Kings.

Japan knock out India from Asia Mixed Team C'ship

Japan knock out India from Asia Mixed Team C'ship

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

It's a demoralising loss for especially considering Japan did not field their full-strength team, with several top players absent.

ECB suspends Bangladesh's Shakib for 'illegal bowling'

ECB suspends Bangladesh's Shakib for 'illegal bowling'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Shakib, who is considered the greatest cricketer Bangladesh has produced, could not be immediately reached for comment.

Was Jaiswal really out? Cummins says it was clear

Was Jaiswal really out? Cummins says it was clear

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins said it's tough to repose full "confidence" on ultra-edge technology but maintained that India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal had clearly edged him

Umpire Menon only Indian in ICC's Elite Panel...

Umpire Menon only Indian in ICC's Elite Panel...

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The 38-year-old from Indore remains the only Indian in the 11-member Elite Panel of Umpires.

Ranji Trophy: SKY, Rahane, Shardul put Mumbai in command

Ranji Trophy: SKY, Rahane, Shardul put Mumbai in command

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Suryakumar Yadav and Ajinkya Rahane's half-centuries powered Mumbai to 278/4 at stumps on Day 3, a commanding lead of 292 runs.