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Ashwin's childhood coach Subramaniam named Team India manager

Ashwin's childhood coach Subramaniam named Team India manager

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Subramaniam, who is best known as Ravichandran Ashwin's childhood coach, will join the team before the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, starting August 3.

I am sure I won't need surgery, says Ishant

I am sure I won't need surgery, says Ishant

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

The lanky bowler has been undergoing a rehabilitation programme at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore.

PIX: Narine stars again as Knight Riders win to go top

PIX: Narine stars again as Knight Riders win to go top

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

A fine all-round bowling display saw Trinbago Knight Riders win the battle of the unbeaten teams and go to the top of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) table. Glenn Phillips was the only standout for the Jamaica Tallawahs as the power-hitters struggled for fluency, and Sunil Narine's second consecutive 50 did the bulk of the work even as the Knight Riders took their time about the chase.

Kerala Cricket Association chief to discuss Sreesanth's life ban with BCCI

Kerala Cricket Association chief to discuss Sreesanth's life ban with BCCI

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) president T C Mathew on Thursday said he is planning to take up the matter of banned pacer S Sreesanth with senior Board of Control for Cricket in India official Arun Jaitley.

Sreesanth set to replace injured Praveen for WC

Sreesanth set to replace injured Praveen for WC

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

India's World Cup preparations appear to have suffered a major setback with pacer Praveen Kumar's participation looking doubtful for the upcoming tournament, beginning in Dhaka on February 19, because of a recurring injury. According to sources, the Uttar Pradesh pacer is likely to miss the tournament as he hasn't fully recovered from the elbow injury he sustained in South Africa last month.

Wriddhiman ready to 'shoulder' responsibility as India 'A' take on West Indies 'A'

Wriddhiman ready to 'shoulder' responsibility as India 'A' take on West Indies 'A'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Wriddhiman and Hanuma Vihari are the two Test specialists who have been included in the 'A' squad to prepare for the two-Test series starting late August.

Sreesanth unsure about being fit in time for IPL

Sreesanth unsure about being fit in time for IPL

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth, who is recovering from a toe injury, is unsure of being fit in time for the fifth Indian Premier League, which begins on April 4.

Sehwag says he is still not close to peak fitness

Sehwag says he is still not close to peak fitness

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Swashbuckling opener Virender Sehwag on Thursday said he is not yet close to his peak fitness and want to spend one more week at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore for rehabilitation.

Shami escapes with minor injuries in road accident

Shami escapes with minor injuries in road accident

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Shami, who is in the Delhi Daredevils IPL team, was returning to New Delhi from Dehradun in a car on Saturday when it collided with a truck.

Sreesanth hoping to be fit for England series

Sreesanth hoping to be fit for England series

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Ruled out of the West Indies Test series due to an elbow injury, India pacer S Sreesanth is hoping to be fit for the England tour next month.

Ponting inducted into ICC 'Hall of Fame'

Ponting inducted into ICC 'Hall of Fame'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Ponting received his commemorative cap from compatriot ICC Cricket Hall of Famer Glenn McGrath during the tea break

Players clash but BCCI, Cricket Australia team up

Players clash but BCCI, Cricket Australia team up

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The National Cricket Academy has undertaken an initiative to conduct a refresher course for the existing accredited coaches of the Board of Control for Cricket in India in conjunction with Cricket Australia.

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in Bangalore

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in Bangalore

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Girish M C had an opportunity to service batting ace Sachin Tendulkar's laptop at his hotel suite when he was in Bangalore for fitness training at the National Cricket Academy.

FIR lodged against RCA secretary Sanjay Dixit

FIR lodged against RCA secretary Sanjay Dixit

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

An FIR has been lodged against Rajasthan Cricket Academy (RCA) secretary Sanjay Dixit and contractor Kani Lal over dismantling of a makeshift VIP stand during the second One-day International against New Zealand on December 1 at the Sawai Man Singh stadium.

Sleep deprived Ishant ready to do anything for team

Sleep deprived Ishant ready to do anything for team

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Despite sleeping barely four hours in the past two days speedster Ishant Sharma kept India in the fight with three New Zealand wickets in the first Test even as he struggled hard to deal with "jet-lag".

Modi is an autocrat in cricket: RCA official

Modi is an autocrat in cricket: RCA official

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Rajasthan Cricket Academy (RCA) secretary Sanjay Dikshit has taken Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi to task over the Kochi bidding controversy and accused him of separating the IPL from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Shoaib Akhtar working hard to revive career

Shoaib Akhtar working hard to revive career

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Pakistan's discarded fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is yet to give up hopes of reviving his international career. He was recently seen practicing with the Pakistan 'A' players at Lahore's National Cricket Academy.

'Dhoni should continue as the captain of the Indian ODI side'

'Dhoni should continue as the captain of the Indian ODI side'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

It is not fair to draw conclusions on the basis of one bad series, and MS Dhoni should continue as the captain of the Indian ODI side, believes Mohammed Shami.

Paul Close to take over as Team India physio

Paul Close to take over as Team India physio

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

It's not only the Team India players who are getting a break; now the team's physiotherapist will also get a well-deserved rest.

Team India's WC camp in Bangalore from Feb 9

Team India's WC camp in Bangalore from Feb 9

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

The Indian team will finetune their preparations for the forthcoming World Cup with a three-day training camp at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore.

Mental health a big challenge in cricket: Dravid

Mental health a big challenge in cricket: Dravid

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Former India captain and batting great Rahul Dravid believes maintaining good mental health is a "big challenge" in a tough game like cricket and players should strike a balance in everything they do.

PHOTOS: Coach Kumble leads the way as Team India hits the nets

PHOTOS: Coach Kumble leads the way as Team India hits the nets

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Images from Team India's four-day camp, in preparation for the upcoming Test tour of the West Indies later this month, in Bengaluru.

Did J & K have enough time to prepare for Ranji?

Did J & K have enough time to prepare for Ranji?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The prevailing tense situation between India and Pakistan might have affected the preparation of the Jammu and Kashmir for the Ranji Trophy but skipper Pravez Rasool exuded confidence that his team has enough time to make up for the loss.

'Kohli & Co. have every chance to do well at 2019 WC'

'Kohli & Co. have every chance to do well at 2019 WC'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Talking to ANI, Kirsten said that though winning a World Cup requires a lot of hard work, he believes the Kohli-led side have a bright chance to clinch the coveted trophy.

I've made mistakes and learnt from them: Sreesanth

I've made mistakes and learnt from them: Sreesanth

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Do not be surprised if you see Sreesanth refrain from his usual tactics of charging at batsmen or having a few words with them in the coming Test series in Sri Lanka. The Kerala speedster says his bowling will do the talking.

Nagpur schoolboy scores unbeaten 461

Nagpur schoolboy scores unbeaten 461

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Ali Zoren Khan scaled a peak even his idol Sachin Tendulkar couldn't at his age. The 15-year-old created a record of sorts on Friday by scoring an unbeaten 461 for Nagpur Cricket Academy against Reshimbag Cricket Club in an inter-academy tournament, conducted by the Vidarbha Cricket Association.

No conflict of interest in Rahul Dravid's case: COA

No conflict of interest in Rahul Dravid's case: COA

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Committee of Administrators on Tuesday cleared Rahul Dravid's appointment as Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy, ruling that there is "no conflict of interest" case against the former India captain.

'The Indian cricket team will retain the world champions title'

'The Indian cricket team will retain the world champions title'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Praising Mahendra Singh Dhoni's efficient leadership, out-of-favour Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said that the team's spectacular showing in this edition so far makes him believe that the Men in Blue can retain the trophy.

Pak team balanced enough to defend title: Afridi

Pak team balanced enough to defend title: Afridi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Pakistan Twenty20 skipper Shahid Afridi believes the national team is balanced enough to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in the West Indies, despite the absence of their most experienced fast bowler, Umar Gul.

Is Younis Khan veering towards coaching?

Is Younis Khan veering towards coaching?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

A month after he was unceremoniously sacked as Pakistan captain, senior batsman Younis Khan on Monday made his first appearance for a cricketing activity but surprisingly for a coaching course organised by the Board at its National Cricket Academy in Lahore.

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

For far too long, people in J&K have felt the government doesn't exist for them.' 'My first priority is to make them feel that not only does it exist, it is there to work for them.

Patil to replace Whatmore as NCA Director

Patil to replace Whatmore as NCA Director

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Former India batsman Sandeep Patil will take over as Director of Cricket Operations of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bangalore, replacing Dav Whatmore who resigned from the post recently.

Yuvraj vows to return with best form and fitness

Yuvraj vows to return with best form and fitness

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Shown the door for slump in form, and criticised for poor fitness, India batsman Yuvraj Singh on Tuesday said he would come back stronger and answer his detractors with his trademark explosive batting.

Sreesanth hoping to be fit before second Test

Sreesanth hoping to be fit before second Test

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

Paceman Shanthakumaran Sreesanth on Sunday said he was fast recovering from his injury and hopeful of playing in the second Test against South Africa starting on February 14 in Kolkata.

Hazare: Maharashtra beat Himachal Pradesh by three wickets

Hazare: Maharashtra beat Himachal Pradesh by three wickets

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Azim and Naushad Shaikh (36) then stitched a 109-run partnership before the latter was trapped leg before by leg-spinner Priyanshu Khanduri.

Cric Buzz: Prithvi, Hardik named in India 'A' squad

Cric Buzz: Prithvi, Hardik named in India 'A' squad

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

Out-of-favour Ishant released for Ranji Trophy

Out-of-favour Ishant released for Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Delhi's bid for a quarter-final berth received a major boost after their regular captain Ishant Sharma was released by the Indian team management for the fifth round Ranji Trophy Group A game against Maharashtra, starting in New Delhi on Friday.

Younis demands public hearing of his appeal

Younis demands public hearing of his appeal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan on Friday called for a quick resolution to his appeal against the indefinite ban imposed on him by the PCB.

Pandya-Rahul Effect: CoA mulls over behavioural counselling for Indian team

Pandya-Rahul Effect: CoA mulls over behavioural counselling for Indian team

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The programme will also include all the age-group national teams and the 'A' squads.

'BCCI responsible for lack of quality spinners'

'BCCI responsible for lack of quality spinners'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Former Test cricketer Maninder Singh held the BCCI responsible for the lack of quality spin bowlers in the country.