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Now Rathour's name crops up for NCA batting consultant's position, Kanitkar also in fray

Now Rathour's name crops up for NCA batting consultant's position, Kanitkar also in fray

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

It has been learnt that Rathour and Kanitkar are among the four applicants for the NCA coach's job.

Yousuf has passed fitness test: sources

Yousuf has passed fitness test: sources

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Former Pakistan captain and senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf cleared the first hurdle in his bid to revive his international cricket career as he passed a fitness test held at the National Cricket Academy.

Amre has conflict of interest; Vengsarkar, Shukla cleared

Amre has conflict of interest; Vengsarkar, Shukla cleared

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former India Test batsman Praveen Amre and ex-Karnataka left-arm spinner Raghuram Bhat have been found to be in Conflict of Interest by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Ombudsman. However, former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar was cleared of a similar charge.

Law to take up coaching job at Australia academy

Law to take up coaching job at Australia academy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Stuart Law, who announced he was quitting the Bangladesh national coach's job on Monday, has taken up a coaching role with Cricket Australia's Centre of Excellence (COE).

Lawsuit filed against USACA by Ram Varadarajan and CCA

Lawsuit filed against USACA by Ram Varadarajan and CCA

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

Ram Varadarajan and California Cricket Academy have filed a lawsuit against United States of America Cricket Association,Inc(USACA) alleging history of electoral delays and manipulation at the USACA present board members.

Photos: Yuvraj bats in NCA nets on Day 2 of rehab programme

Photos: Yuvraj bats in NCA nets on Day 2 of rehab programme

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Yuvraj Singh continues to work towards his comeback to cricket. He had a gruelling net session for the second consecutive day at the National Cricket Academy, in Bangalore, on Tuesday.

Kumble quits as NCA chairman

Kumble quits as NCA chairman

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

In a surprise development, former Indian captain Anil Kumble, on Monday, tendered his resignation from the chairmanship of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), almost two months after a controversy broke out over an apparent conflict of interest.

This key word will combine Ranji and national teams

This key word will combine Ranji and national teams

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Uniformity in Training: Ranji team trainers may soon follow national team module

BCCI lost Rs 50 crore on fraud land deal, admits NCA

BCCI lost Rs 50 crore on fraud land deal, admits NCA

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Members of the National Cricket Academy's sub-committee were in for a rude shock when it was intimated that the Board of Control for Cricket in India lost a whopping Rs 50 crore on a dubious land deal and is now mulling initiating criminal proceedings against those involved in the mess.

Saha returns home post surgery, to begin rehab after 3 weeks

Saha returns home post surgery, to begin rehab after 3 weeks

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Saha will begin his rehabilitation at National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru after completing a mandatory three-week rest period.

Dravid asked to depose before ethics officer on September 26

Dravid asked to depose before ethics officer on September 26

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Earlier this month, former Supreme Court judge Jain had asked Dravid to respond in writing after receiving a complaint from Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) life member Sanjeev Gupta.

Kamran Akmal likely to get recall for B'desh series

Kamran Akmal likely to get recall for B'desh series

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Pakistan's troubled wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal could finally make a comeback to the national team for the ODI and Twenty20 match against Bangladesh in Lahore later this month.

As Rahul Dravid turns 47, here's a look at his finest Test knocks!

As Rahul Dravid turns 47, here's a look at his finest Test knocks!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Let's have a look at some of Rahul Dravid's finest knocks in international cricket.

Spotted: Yuvraj Singh with Ojha at the NCA

Spotted: Yuvraj Singh with Ojha at the NCA

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Yuvraj Singh is busy working on his comeback at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore.

We've made no commitment on South Africa tour: BCCI

We've made no commitment on South Africa tour: BCCI

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The senior BCCI office-bearer said that unless the government clears international travel, BCCI won't be in a position to make a commitment to any country.

BCCI Working Committee to meet on Monday

BCCI Working Committee to meet on Monday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2011

Resolving payment-related issues with broadcast rights holder for India's home matches, Nimbus, and revamp of various cricket academies will top the agenda when the BCCI's Working Committee will meet in New Delhi, on Monday.

Saha to undergo shoulder surgery in Manchester: BCCI

Saha to undergo shoulder surgery in Manchester: BCCI

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

"The labral repair surgery will be done by Dr. Lennard Funk in Manchester, UK. The entire course of treatment and consultation that was carried out at the NCA was performed in co-ordination with the India Team management and the GM of Operations," it added.

Whatmore favourite to replace Pak interim coach Mohsin: Official

Whatmore favourite to replace Pak interim coach Mohsin: Official

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

A Pakistan Cricket Board official has confirmed that Australian Dav Whatmore, who currently in India's National Cricket Academy, is the front-runner to take over as head coach of the national team.

PHOTOS: Team India gearing up to face South Africa in Dharamsala

PHOTOS: Team India gearing up to face South Africa in Dharamsala

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Indian cricket team, led by skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, arrived in Dharamsala, four days before the tour-opener of the Mahatma Gandhi-Mandela series against South Africa.

Buzz: Ish Sodhi returns to Royals as spin consultant

Buzz: Ish Sodhi returns to Royals as spin consultant

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Sodhi has represented Royals in eight IPL matches, taking nine wickets at an economy rate of 6.69.

How Sports Ministry arm-twisted BCCI to come under NADA

How Sports Ministry arm-twisted BCCI to come under NADA

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Senior BCCI members feel that the "decision to buckle under government pressure" may lead to the Board losing its autonomy despite being financially independent.

Rajasthan court summons Shah Rukh in smoking case

Rajasthan court summons Shah Rukh in smoking case

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Bollywood actor and co-owner of IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders Shahrukh Khan was served summons by a court in Rajasthan to appear before it on May 26, in a case related to him smoking in public at the Sawai Mansingh stadium.

Cricket Buzz: Dravid's proposal gets BCCI backing

Cricket Buzz: Dravid's proposal gets BCCI backing

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Dravid, who is also tipped to take additional charge as the director of NationalCricketAcademy in Bengaluru, had recently suggested that talented young cricketers should get some vocational training, which can help them later in their lives.

BCCI boss Ganguly advices Rohit against playing in IPL

BCCI boss Ganguly advices Rohit against playing in IPL

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly wants injured senior opener Rohit Sharma to tread cautiously while deciding on competing for his IPL team Mumbai Indians in the play-offs as he risks aggravating the hamstring tear that led to his exclusion from the Australia-bound India squad.

'Kumble quit because software proposal was turned down'

'Kumble quit because software proposal was turned down'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

The BCCI and Anil Kumble were at loggerheads on Tuesday over the exact reason for the former Indian captain's sudden resignation as the chairman of the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

I did not want to be just a figurehead: Kumble

I did not want to be just a figurehead: Kumble

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Former India captain Anil Kumble said he resigned from the chairmanship of the National Cricket Academy as he did not want to be just a "figurehead" when none of his plans found support from other committee members.

Heath Streak to quit as Bangladesh bowling coach

Heath Streak to quit as Bangladesh bowling coach

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Bangladesh bowling coach Heath Streak has decided to step down from his current position at the end of this month.

Why no wicket-keeping coach for Team India?

Why no wicket-keeping coach for Team India?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

India didn't need a wicket-keeping coach during the Dhoni era, but would need one once the legend retires.

Life after Mithali: 15-year-old Shafali picked in India's T20 squad

Life after Mithali: 15-year-old Shafali picked in India's T20 squad

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Veteran Mithali Raj's retirement from the T20 format paved the way for the induction of youngsters such as 15-year-old rookie Shafali Verma in the Indian women's team for the upcoming home T20 Internationals against South Africa.

Bhajji says India's failure nothing to worry about!

Bhajji says India's failure nothing to worry about!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

Feisty off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has backed the vanquished Indian cricket team to bounce back strongly from the Test whitewash in Australia, saying that there is "nothing to worry" as such a setback can happen to any side in the world.

It was my father's dream: Virender Sehwag

It was my father's dream: Virender Sehwag

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Promising to do as much as he can for the rural talent of the state, injured India opener Virender Sehwag has said setting up a cricket academy of international standards was the dream of his father.

Samson replaces injured Dhawan for West Indies T20Is

Samson replaces injured Dhawan for West Indies T20Is

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Opener Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against West Indies with an injury and was replaced by Kerala's wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson.

Light day for team as WC camp kicks-off

Light day for team as WC camp kicks-off

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Wednesday saw the commencement of India's short pre-World Cup camp at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore and the Indian team management seemed extra cautious about the players who are returning from injuries, especially after Praveen Kumar's exit from the mega tournament due to elbow injury.

Injury cloud over Praveen ahead of World Cup

Injury cloud over Praveen ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

India face an anxious wait over the fitness status of their fast bowler Praveen Kumar, who is yet to recover from his elbow injury sustained during last month's tour of South Africa.

Cricketers set to meet on 'conflict of interest' issue

Cricketers set to meet on 'conflict of interest' issue

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Several top cricketers are expected to attend the meeting in the presence of at least one Committee of Administrators (CoA) member. They are expected to deliberate on the issue at length.

Shaw, Gill in India's squad for New Zealand Tests

Shaw, Gill in India's squad for New Zealand Tests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Prithvi Shaw, who last played for India in October 2018, returns to the side after Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the ODI and Test series due to a left calf muscle strain.

No respite for Pakistan's captain, his SUV confiscated

No respite for Pakistan's captain, his SUV confiscated

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Misbah-ul-Haq's misfortunes with the Federal Board of Revenue and Taxation continued when his SUV vehicle was confiscated by authorities for non payment of taxes and duty.

Akhtar likely to be appointed as Pakistan's bowling consultant

Akhtar likely to be appointed as Pakistan's bowling consultant

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is mulling over approaching former speedster Shoaib Akhtar for the bowling consultant role as it continues its search for big names to mentor cricketers at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Akhtar's name has come into consideration because of the unavailability of former pacer Aqib Javed, whose name was earlier finalized for the role.

Arjun, business venture keep Sachin busy in London

Arjun, business venture keep Sachin busy in London

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

A new business venture and imparting batting tips to son Arjun are two things that Sachin Tendulkar is currently focussing on before he shifts his concentration to the upcoming England series.

Zaheer happy with 'slow but positive' recovery

Zaheer happy with 'slow but positive' recovery

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

India's pace spearhead Zaheer Khan says his recovery post-ankle surgery is "slow but positive" and has not set any timeframe for making his international comeback.