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BCCI rubbishes reports on CAC claiming money to select coach

BCCI rubbishes reports on CAC claiming money to select coach

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday rubbished media reports that the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) wants to be suitably remunerated for picking the Indian team's head coach, terming them 'baseless and malicious'.

Cook breaks Tendulkar's record; youngest to score 10,000 Test runs

Cook breaks Tendulkar's record; youngest to score 10,000 Test runs

Rediff.com30 May 2016

England captain Alastair Cook broke legendary batsman Sachin's Tendulkar's record to become the youngest batsman in the history of the game to score 10,000 Test runs.

Thank God! I'm in Sachin's team, says Shoaib Akhtar

Thank God! I'm in Sachin's team, says Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar heaved a sigh of relief when he was named in the team of his long-time rival Sachin Tendulkar for an inaugural three-match series in the US and said he's done bowling against the Indian batting legend whom he considers a 'brutal force' and the 'greatest player history has ever seen'.

Tendulkar's tribute to Kohli ahead of landmark 100th Test

Tendulkar's tribute to Kohli ahead of landmark 100th Test

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'It's been fantastic to watch you over the years. Numbers will have their roles and but your real strength is being able to motivate the whole generation.'

What a memorable year for the women of Indian cricket!

What a memorable year for the women of Indian cricket!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The legend of Virat Kohli grew exponentially with his clinical decimation of rivals in a year during which the Indian women's team finally found love and acceptance in the cricket-crazy nation after an emotionally charged World Cup While 'King Kohli' geared up for a watershed next 18 months after nine straight Test series wins, mostly at home, the last six months witnessed Mithali Raj turn from women's cricket team captain into a brand.

Magnificent Mary claims gold on CWG debut

Magnificent Mary claims gold on CWG debut

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The legend of M C Mary Kom (48kg) grew larger as she added the Commonwealth Games gold to her packed medal cabinet, thrashing Northern Ireland's Kristina O'Hara in the final, in Gold Coast, on Saturday.

Why Gavaskar is unhappy with Karthik

Why Gavaskar is unhappy with Karthik

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The legendary opener has always been very touchy about how players treat their jerseys and caps.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

What you do in second half of IPL matters: Royals spinner Shamsi

What you do in second half of IPL matters: Royals spinner Shamsi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Rajasthan Royals are currently not in the top four of the IPL points table but their world No.1 T20 spinner Tabraiz Shamsi believes it won't matter when the COVID-hit league resumes on Sunday as it would be a fresh start for all the teams.

Is Shastri among the contenders for new India coach's job?

Is Shastri among the contenders for new India coach's job?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India's secretary Anurag Thakur on Wednesday left for Colombo where he will be meeting Indian cricket team's director Ravi Shastri on the sidelines of the second Test against Sri Lanka, starting on Thursday.

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The timing of Sunil Gavaskar's comments upset some of Shane Warne's legion of Indian fans, particularly his suggestion that the Australian's lifestyle had contributed to his early death.

Tendulkar junior helps England ahead of Australia clash

Tendulkar junior helps England ahead of Australia clash

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Arjun marked his run-up at the Lord's nets during England's practice session.

Shastri has just ONE word for Dhoni's critics...

Shastri has just ONE word for Dhoni's critics...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Dhoni's contribution is second to none in Indian cricket, says Ravi Shastri.

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Can Tendulkar recreate the magic of his youth?', asks advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

'Hardik's got to mature a bit more'

'Hardik's got to mature a bit more'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is also back after missing the Asia Cup because of injury-related issues and Bresnan thinks he will hit his straps straightaway.

VOTE: India's Sportsperson of 2017

VOTE: India's Sportsperson of 2017

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Srikanth or Sindhu? Advani or Kohli? Or will a 21 year old pip the stars? Vote and tell us who your favourite Indian sportsperson of the year is.

'Four-day Test a conspiracy against Asian teams, BCCI will not let it happen'

'Four-day Test a conspiracy against Asian teams, BCCI will not let it happen'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Shoaib Akhtar said the ICC cannot implement the idea without the nod of world's richest cricket board, the BCCI.

ICC Awards 2020: Dhoni named captain of ODI and T20I teams of decade

ICC Awards 2020: Dhoni named captain of ODI and T20I teams of decade

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Indians dominated the limited-over teams by having three and four players in the ODI and T20I respectively

Australia can win, India more vulnerable at home this time: Chappell

Australia can win, India more vulnerable at home this time: Chappell

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Batting great Greg Chappell believes Australia can win the upcoming high-profile four-match Test series as India are "vulnerable" this time with injuries to key players like Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah.

PHOTOS: Five-star Shami lifts India to big win in Vizag Test

PHOTOS: Five-star Shami lifts India to big win in Vizag Test

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami picked up a five-wicket haul while left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja took four in South Africa's second innings to hand India a convincing 203-run victory, in the opening Test.

Too early to compare Babar with Virat: Akram

Too early to compare Babar with Virat: Akram

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'Shaheen's absence big setback for Pakistan'

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Akram wishes that Indian and Pakistani players could have played in each other's T20 league -- IPL and Pakistan Super League.

IPL Final: Will Gill Ruin Dhoni's Farewell Party?

IPL Final: Will Gill Ruin Dhoni's Farewell Party?

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni would be hoping for a memorable farewell but he faces a major roadblock in the form of Gujarat Titans' run machine Shubman Gill.

India have never lost after scoring 300 in England

India have never lost after scoring 300 in England

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 2 of the India-England Test at Lord's.

Whatever you do in life, don't take a shortcut: Tendulkar to son Arjun

Whatever you do in life, don't take a shortcut: Tendulkar to son Arjun

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar says he followed his father's advice of not taking shortcuts in his journey and has passed on the same message to his son Arjun.

Shastri set to apply for India coach job

Shastri set to apply for India coach job

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Former Team Director Ravi Shastri is set to apply for the post of chief coach of the Indian cricket team after the Board of Control for Cricket in India decided to extend the deadline till July 9.

Minnows to Challengers: Bangladesh's 20 Test years

Minnows to Challengers: Bangladesh's 20 Test years

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

As Bangladesh completes 20 years in Test cricket, Norma Astrid Godinho picks nuggets about a cricket-passionate nation who no team can take lightly anymore.

1st WODI: Mithali's fifty in vain as NZ rout India

1st WODI: Mithali's fifty in vain as NZ rout India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Skipper Mithali Raj's well-crafted half-century went in vain as Indian batting flopped once again with the visitors losing the first WODI against New Zealand by 62 runs in Queenstown on Saturday.

ICC should wait, there's no WC without fans: Akram

ICC should wait, there's no WC without fans: Akram

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'I believe that they (ICC) should wait for a more suitable time and once this pandemic subsides and restrictions are eased then we can have a proper World Cup.'

When Dada-Viru Stole the Show from AB

When Dada-Viru Stole the Show from AB

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Ganguly and Sehwag were in dazzling form on KBC 13's Shandaar Shukravar episode.

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 3

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 3

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

From a Sri Lanka cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara's final Test innings, Virender Sehwag's felicitation ceremony, FC Barcelona's Luis Suarez celebrating the La Liga title with his family, these and many more scintillating moments are frozen in time in this beautiful photo-feature.

Self belief secret behind Kohli's superb run-of-form

Self belief secret behind Kohli's superb run-of-form

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'I need rest. My body has taken a toll in the last couple of years. Right now is the perfect time to rest before the tour of South Africa'

FIFA Ranking: Indian football team drops to lowest in history

FIFA Ranking: Indian football team drops to lowest in history

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Indian national football team slumped to its worst-ever FIFA rankings, 171, in the 209-nation chart.

CSK v KKR: Test for two new captains

CSK v KKR: Test for two new captains

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'He could be the franchise player for KKR for the best part of the decade'

'Dhoni at No 3 would have broken most records'

'Dhoni at No 3 would have broken most records'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

MS Dhoni in his career usually batted lower down the order and was more of a finisher.

'Pressure of being Sachin's son looms on Arjun'

'Pressure of being Sachin's son looms on Arjun'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Zaheer Khan said that Arjun will need to prove himself in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.

PHOTOS: Ahmedabad Test ends in draw; India win series 2-1

PHOTOS: Ahmedabad Test ends in draw; India win series 2-1

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

India clinched the four-Test series against Australia 2-1 after the fourth and final Test ended in a draw in Ahmedabad on Monday.

The old dog has plenty to offer: Shastri on Dhoni

The old dog has plenty to offer: Shastri on Dhoni

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

India head coach Ravi Shastri on Friday dispelled doubts about Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future, stating that the stalwart is not even "half finished yet" and is very much in the scheme of things for the 2019 World Cup in England.

Good, bad and ugly: Indian cricket had it all in 2014

Good, bad and ugly: Indian cricket had it all in 2014

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

From Rohit Sharma's record breaking double century in One-Day Internationals, the team's never-ending woes in overseas Tests, to the controversy surrounding Board of Control for Cricket in India's president-in-exile Narayanswami Srinivasan over the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal, Indian cricket had the good, bad and ugly in equal measure in 2014.

Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The ultimate consequences of Rahul Gandhi's yatra may be known only in 2024, points out Dr Sudhir Bisht.