News for '-karnataka-state-cricket-association'

Nair not thinking of future, but gets Bhajji's vote of confidence

Nair not thinking of future, but gets Bhajji's vote of confidence

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'Never understood how he was dropped after a triple century.'

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The former India all-rounder and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team's name appeared on the BCCI's Draft Electoral Rolls (on the BCCI's website) for the October 18 elections and Annual General Meeting as a representative of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, instead of KSCA secretary Santosh Menon.

Water scarcity threatens IPL kickoff in Bengaluru?

Water scarcity threatens IPL kickoff in Bengaluru?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Bengaluru is reeling under a severe water crisis, the worst in the last four decades, and there have been calls from several quarters to shift the IPL games, beginning here on March 25, out of the city.

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Former India pace bowler David Johnson, who played two Tests in 1996, passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Mayank Agarwal hospitalised after drinking 'poisonous liquid'

Mayank Agarwal hospitalised after drinking 'poisonous liquid'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Mayank Agarwal is believed to be out of danger after drinking liquid from a pouch, which he thought was water and was kept on his seat as he was on board with IndiGo airlines

Two hattricks, a ton, ten wickets! Record-breaking day for Bengaluru boy

Two hattricks, a ton, ten wickets! Record-breaking day for Bengaluru boy

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Young Bengaluru schoolboy Shaahan Shadab enjoyed a record-breaking day in a KSCA tournament as he scored a century and then went on to pick up ten wickets.

ODI World Cup: Chinnaswamy Stadium's preparations under full swing

ODI World Cup: Chinnaswamy Stadium's preparations under full swing

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2023, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has undertaken the renovation works that are essential prior to the quadrennial extravaganza.

Focus on KL Rahul's fitness as India gear up for Asia Cup

Focus on KL Rahul's fitness as India gear up for Asia Cup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

India's Asia-Cup-bound squad have started reaching Bengaluru for a 6-day conditioning camp that starts on Thursday at the Karnataka State Cricket Association's campus

Want to join Netherlands' nets for the ODI World Cup?

Want to join Netherlands' nets for the ODI World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The Netherlands cricket board, in a surprise move, has posted an advertisement on social media, inviting Indian cricketers to join them as net bowlers in their preparatory camp for the World Cup.

Binny & Co Take Charge At BCCI

Binny & Co Take Charge At BCCI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Roger Binny was elected unopposed at the BCCI's AGM in Mumbai alongside Jay Amit Shah, who was re-elected secretary for a second successive term.

Bengaluru Test: Full attendance allowed at Chinnaswamy

Bengaluru Test: Full attendance allowed at Chinnaswamy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The prices of the tickets per day has been kept at Rs 1250 (Grand Terrace), Rs 750 (E-Executive), Rs 500 (D Corporate) and Rs 100 respectively.

RCB's incredible gesture towards army men

RCB's incredible gesture towards army men

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

KSCA, RCB to invite 60 armymen each for every home game

Congress victory dashes Yediyurappa loyalist Bommai's dream of return

Congress victory dashes Yediyurappa loyalist Bommai's dream of return

Rediff.com13 May 2023

There are critics who say the Bommai's government was not able to counter the Congress narrative to paint his administration as corrupt, a factor that helped the Congress surge in the May 10 assembly elections.

'A World Cup Winner As BCCI President!'

'A World Cup Winner As BCCI President!'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'Binny is a very amiable guy, he has got a mind of his own. He might not be a flippant type, but when he opens his mouth, I'm sure that he will be heard, especially on cricketing matters.'

Foundation stone laid for new NCA in Bengaluru

Foundation stone laid for new NCA in Bengaluru

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

The foundation stone was laid in the presence of BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla, treasurer Arun Dhumal, joint secretary Jayesh George and NCA head VVS Laxman.

Binny bets big on women's cricket gaining popularity

Binny bets big on women's cricket gaining popularity

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

"Surprisingly, not as popular as men's cricket but women's cricket is going to get very popular. The game has taken giant strides in the last two-three years. Hope a lot of people come to watch the tournament,"

Dravid's son Samit hits double century in U-14 match

Dravid's son Samit hits double century in U-14 match

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid's son Samit seems to be following in his illustrious father's footsteps with consistent performances with the bat in age group cricket. The in-form Samit Dravid scored a brilliant 201 in the Karnataka State Cricket Association's Under-14 inter-zonal tournament in Bengaluru.

Dravid's son grabs eyeballs with hundred in school cricket

Dravid's son grabs eyeballs with hundred in school cricket

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Rahul Dravid's elder son Samit has attracted attention by scoring a century in the Karnataka State Cricket Association's (KSCA) BTR Cup Under-14 Inter-School tournament.

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Jay Shah, son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will continue as BCCI secretary for his second consecutive term.

Wadiyar succeeds Kumble as KSCA president

Wadiyar succeeds Kumble as KSCA president

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Srikantadatta Narasimharaaja Wadiyar has been elected President, while Brijesh Patel was voted back as Secretary in the Karnataka State Cricket Association in the polls held during its Annual General Meeting in Bangalore on Sunday.

India's Probable Squad For World Cup

India's Probable Squad For World Cup

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

A look at the players who could make it to India's provisional squad for the World Cup.

What kind of pitch can India and Australia expect for second Test?

What kind of pitch can India and Australia expect for second Test?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Bengaluru curator says a sporting, Test match pitch being prepared

Who is Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka's new CM

Who is Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka's new CM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The 61 year-old leader was the Minister for Home Affairs, Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislature in Yediyurappa's council of ministers that was dissolved on Monday and was also the Minister in-charge of Haveri and Udupi Districts.

Chinnaswamy is first cricket stadium with rooftop solar plant

Chinnaswamy is first cricket stadium with rooftop solar plant

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The roof top installation by the Karnataka State Cricket Association is a novel initiative executed for the first time at any stadium in the country and, probably, also the first cricket stadium in the world to have such facility, the Karnataka State Cricket Association said.

Rahane, Rijiju contribute to fight COVID-19

Rahane, Rijiju contribute to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday donated a month's salary over and above Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directive to all BJP MPs to contribute Rs one crore from MPLAD funds in the country's fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

Cricket Buzz: Kumble, Srinath stage walkout from KSCA AGM

Cricket Buzz: Kumble, Srinath stage walkout from KSCA AGM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Former India captain Anil Kumble and speedster Javagal Srinath on Sunday staged a walk-out from the Annual General Body meeting of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) alleging misuse of funds by the current set-up.

Warm-Up: Ruturaj, Shubman, Surya shine in India A's win

Warm-Up: Ruturaj, Shubman, Surya shine in India A's win

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

India 'A' scored 279 for 8 in 50 overs and then dismissed New Zealand XI for 187 in 41.1 overs

Anil Kumble questions BCCI's age-verification process

Anil Kumble questions BCCI's age-verification process

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Former India captain and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president Anil Kumble has raised questions about the Indian Cricket Board's age-verification process for various junior level tournaments.

Former India all-rounder Stuart Binny announces retirement

Former India all-rounder Stuart Binny announces retirement

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

India all-rounder Stuart Binny, who owns the record of the best bowling figures in One-Day Internationals, announced his retirement from first class and international cricket on Monday.

Australia tour of India: Visakhapatnam to host first T20I

Australia tour of India: Visakhapatnam to host first T20I

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Bengaluru will host the second T20 International on February 27 instead of Visakhapatnam after KSCA wrote to the BCCI about its inability to host the inaugural match. The date and venue swap was okayed by Committee of Administrators (COA) members Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji.

Kumble named chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

Kumble named chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Former India captain Anil Kumble was on Thursday unanimously appointed chairman of ICC's Cricket Committee by the game's governing body, replacing West Indies great Clive Lloyd.

VVS Laxman felicitated by KSCA

VVS Laxman felicitated by KSCA

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Recently-retired Indian cricketer VVS Laxman was felicitated by the Karnataka State Cricket Association and insisted that his decision to retire despite being named in the squad is correct.

Pakistan to arrive in Bangalore on Saturday

Pakistan to arrive in Bangalore on Saturday

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

The Pakistan cricket team will arrive in Bangalore on Saturday night to play the first bilateral series against India in five years.

Steve Waugh is my role model: Dravid

Steve Waugh is my role model: Dravid

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

He is a role model to many but recently-retired Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid himself looked up to Steve Waugh during his playing days and says he imitated the former Australian captain's mannerisms to build a successful career.

Anil Kumble: The only interest I have is for the good of cricket

Anil Kumble: The only interest I have is for the good of cricket

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Karnataka State Cricket Association president and former India captain Anil Kumble has broken his silence on allegations of conflict of interest. The allegations, which appeared in a news magazine last week, claimed that his role as a promoter of a player management firm is in conflict with his administrative responsibilities. "I am no player-manager, nor do I run a talent management company," the ace leg spinner declared, in an interview with CNN-IBN.

'Need more warm-up games for tour of Australia'

'Need more warm-up games for tour of Australia'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Former India captain and current Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president Anil Kumble has suggested BCCI to find ways to include two or three warm-up first class games in the run-up to the opening Test against hosts Australia when India visit Down Under later this year.

Dispute settled, Bengaluru to get new national cricket academy

Dispute settled, Bengaluru to get new national cricket academy

Rediff.com19 May 2017

"Congratulations to BCCI and Karnataka Government for resolving this long-standing issue. Special thanks to Amitabh Choudhary for making extra effort," Khanna said in a statement.

Kumble, Srinath, Prasad to contest KSCA elections

Kumble, Srinath, Prasad to contest KSCA elections

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

In a landmark move in India's cricket administration, former India captain Anil Kumble and pace bowling partners Javagal Srinath and Venkatesh Prasad are set to contest Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) elections for the 2011-2013 term, scheduled to be held on November 21.

Is the Kolkata 'curse' haunting Bangalore?

Is the Kolkata 'curse' haunting Bangalore?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

First, it was the lathicharge on the fans that saw Karnataka State Cricket Association officials get a lot of criticism for their mismanagement. And now, another headache seems to have cropped up.

Dravid welcomes Kumble's election in KSCA

Dravid welcomes Kumble's election in KSCA

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Rahul Dravid on Monday welcomed Anil Kumble faction's landslide victory in the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) elections but said the real work for the group begins now.