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Aaqib Javed relieved of assistant coach's job

Aaqib Javed relieved of assistant coach's job

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

After getting rid of Intikhab Alam, manager of the national team, the Pakistan Cricket Board sacked assistant coach Aaqib Javed and assistant manager Shahid Aslam for tour of Zimbabwe.

India 'A' closing in on victory

India 'A' closing in on victory

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

The Zimbabwe Select XI were 125 for nine in their second innings, just 18 runs ahead with only one wicket remaining.

Streak for Rhinos

Streak for Rhinos

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak will back a fund raising initiative in Perth designed to raise money for conservation of the endangered Black Rhino in his native Zimbabwe.

Jayawardene ton leads weighty SL innings

Jayawardene ton leads weighty SL innings

Rediff.com3 May 2004

Jayawardene scored 113 as the visitors were dismissed for 461 in reply to Zimbabwe A's first innings of 294.

Mohsin Khan named Pakistan interim coach

Mohsin Khan named Pakistan interim coach

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Pakistan have appointed chief selector Mohsin Khan as interim coach for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. The Pakistan Cricket Board is hunting for a new coach after the sudden resignation of Waqar Younis, who stepped down for personal reasons after the recent tour of Zimbabwe.

PHOTOS: Rohit's record ton puts India on course for win

PHOTOS: Rohit's record ton puts India on course for win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Rohit Sharma completed a century in each innings in his maiden Test as opener as India pressed for victory in the first Test against South Africa by setting the touring side a daunting target of 395.

Lehmann will miss two ODIs

Lehmann will miss two ODIs

Rediff.com19 May 2003

The Aussie batsman strained his calf muscle in the opening ODI against the Windies.

Crazy fans in Pakistan set for a dose of international cricket

Crazy fans in Pakistan set for a dose of international cricket

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

World XI captain Faf du Plessis on Monday said that their tour of Pakistan is not just about playing a series but way bigger than that where the crazy fans get a dose of top flight international cricket.

Unprecedented security as World XI arrive in Lahore for T20 series

Unprecedented security as World XI arrive in Lahore for T20 series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Soon after landing in Lahore, the World Eleven players and officials were taken to a five-star hotel on the main Mall road which was closed for traffic from all sides.

T20 Rankings: Rahul rises to career-high third spot, India move up to second place

T20 Rankings: Rahul rises to career-high third spot, India move up to second place

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Lokesh Rahul has jumped nine places to reach a career-high third spot in the latest ICC T20 rankings

Sodhi replaces injured Astle in New Zealand's ODI squad

Sodhi replaces injured Astle in New Zealand's ODI squad

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Leggie Ish Sodhi will replaced the injured Todd Astle in New Zealand's squad for the three-match One-Day International series against India, commencing in Mumbai on October 22.

Day-Night Tests: All the Numbers!

Day-Night Tests: All the Numbers!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

The second Test between India and Bangladesh at Kolkata's Eden Gardens will be the first day-night Test on Indian soil, making India the seventh country to host a day-night Test.

Injured Kiwi pacer Southee pulls out of CL T20

Injured Kiwi pacer Southee pulls out of CL T20

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee, on Tuesday, pulled out of the Champions League Twenty20 cricket tournament after suffering a knee injury.

I knew I've the ability to do well in all formats: Rahul

I knew I've the ability to do well in all formats: Rahul

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The only Indian batsman to get a chance to shine in the lop-sided ODI series against Zimbabwe, opener Lokesh Rahul says he always knew he has the ability to do well in every format. The 24-year-old from Karnataka, who amassed 196 runs in the series from three innings, which included an unbeaten century and a half-century, was adjudged the player of Wednesday's the third and final and man of the series.

PCB won't accept change of Asia Cup schedule to accommodate IPL

PCB won't accept change of Asia Cup schedule to accommodate IPL

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

The IPL has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic but there is speculation that it could be held later this year if the situation improves.

Sachin seeks another waiver

Sachin seeks another waiver

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

Sachin has now applied for a homologation waiver of Rs 15 lakh.

Watson ruled out of Australia's series against Pakistan

Watson ruled out of Australia's series against Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Injury-prone all-rounder Shane Watson has been ruled out of Australia's entire series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates with a calf injury, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.

Ganguly back as captain

Ganguly back as captain

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Cricket Buzz: Australia name master blaster Finch new T20 captain

Cricket Buzz: Australia name master blaster Finch new T20 captain

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Australia have named swashbuckling batsman Aaron Finch captain of the Twenty20 cricket team, replacing George Bailey, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Monday.

Jason Swift named Bangladesh fielding coach

Jason Swift named Bangladesh fielding coach

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Australian Jason Swift has been appointed fielding coach of the Bangladesh cricket team, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said late on Sunday. The 40-year-old, who has spent the past six years as a coach and performance analyst with English county club Lancashire, has agreed a two-year term with Bangladesh.

Tim Paine to lead Australia's ODI team in England

Tim Paine to lead Australia's ODI team in England

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Cricket Australia said on Tuesday that Test skipper Tim Paine will also captain the one-day international team during next month's tour of England

Stuart Law named Bangladesh coach

Stuart Law named Bangladesh coach

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Former Australia all-rounder Stuart Law will succeed compatriot Jamie Siddons as coach of the Bangladesh cricket team, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Monday.

Bangladesh name three uncapped players for England

Bangladesh name three uncapped players for England

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

The Habibul Bashar-led team will play two Tests against England and a triangular one-day series also involving Australia.

Revealed! The 6 candidates short-listed for India coach's job

Revealed! The 6 candidates short-listed for India coach's job

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The six, including current head coach Ravi Shastri, will give a presentation to the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) headed by the legendary Kapil Dev.

Aaqib tipped to replace Waqar as Pakistan coach

Aaqib tipped to replace Waqar as Pakistan coach

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed, who was removed as assistant coach of the national team for the tour of Zimbabwe, is being tipped as a strong candidate to fill in the head coach's post left vacant by the sudden resignation of Waqar Younis.

Pakistan recall former captain Shoaib Malik

Pakistan recall former captain Shoaib Malik

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Pakistan have recalled former captain and all-rounder Shoaib Malik to the squad for next month's tour of Zimbabwe, the PCB said on Sunday.

Lack of prep before ODI World Cup has Aus skipper worried

Lack of prep before ODI World Cup has Aus skipper worried

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'It's something the ICC will have to weigh up in whether the tournament goes ahead. Will every team in the competition have the opportunity to prepare adequately for a World Cup? There are still a few teams that have to go through the qualifying process so I'm not sure how that will pan out.'

How Ravindra Jadeja became Mr Indispensable

How Ravindra Jadeja became Mr Indispensable

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Supremely versatile and unique, Ravindra Jadeja is now an indispensable part of the Indian Test set-up.

Lankans concerned over Pakistan security

Lankans concerned over Pakistan security

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

The Lankans told the PCB they will not be comfortable playing at some venues in Pakistan.

Ahmed handed Australia call-up for England ODI series

Ahmed handed Australia call-up for England ODI series

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Pakistan-born Fawad Ahmed is likely to make his full Australia debut over the next month after being named as the specialist spinner in the squad for six one-day and two Twenty20 internationals against England on Thursday.

West Indies lose Bravo for rest of World Cup

West Indies lose Bravo for rest of World Cup

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

West Indies batsman Darren Bravo will be sent home from the World Cup after failing to recover from a hamstring injury sustained in the second match of the campaign, a team spokesman said on Friday.

Indian team heads for Asia Cup in Colombo

Indian team heads for Asia Cup in Colombo

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Eight members the Indian team, including captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on Sunday left for Colombo to participate in the Asia Cup starting June 15. The eight cricketers, who had assembled in Chennai for a two-day camp ahead of tournament, flew to the Lankan capital on Sunday morning.

Ganguly for a short tri-series

Ganguly for a short tri-series

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

"Three games each against the two teams and three finals would be nice," the Indian captain said.

Raina rehearsed, repetitive and restrained

Raina rehearsed, repetitive and restrained

Rediff.com25 May 2010

If Suresh Raina appeared rehearsed, repetitive and restrained in his first major interaction with the media since assuming his role as the captain of Team India, he can be forgiven.

ICC bans Shakib for not reporting corrupt approach

ICC bans Shakib for not reporting corrupt approach

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Shakib received an offer from a bookie before an international match, which he did not report to the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU).

India-Australia open tri-series Down Under

India-Australia open tri-series Down Under

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

The itinerary for the Indian cricket team's 82-day tour of Australia.

England to visit India in 2006

England to visit India in 2006

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

England are scheduled to play three Tests between March 6 and 30 and seven one-dayers from April 1 to 23.

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The one thing that a cricketer aspires for is earning the respect of the dressing room and that respect is earned only when any player puts his hand up in adverse conditions and does his job for the team.'

Sri Lanka to play limited-overs series in Pakistan

Sri Lanka to play limited-overs series in Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Pakistan did not host international cricket for six years following the 2009 attack, with the team playing their home matches in the United Arab Emirates.

Butt apologises to Afridi for spot-fixing fiasco

Butt apologises to Afridi for spot-fixing fiasco

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Pakistan's disgraced cricketer Salman Butt has tendered a personal apology to his former captain Shahid Afridi when they crossed paths at the national cricket academy in Lahore.