News for '-select-committee'

Congress appoints fifth working president in poll-bound Karnataka

Congress appoints fifth working president in poll-bound Karnataka

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Chandrappa's appointment follows the demise of KPCC working president and former MP R Dhruvanarayana.

Washington Sundar replaces Deepak Chahar in squad for SA ODIs

Washington Sundar replaces Deepak Chahar in squad for SA ODIs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Chahar, who had stiffness in his back after the third and final T20I against South Africa in Indore, will now head back to the National Cricket Academy where he will be monitored by the Medical Team there, according to a statement from the BCCI on Saturday.

Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape in new Cricket Advisory Committee

Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape in new Cricket Advisory Committee

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

In November, the BCCI had sacked the entire selection panel headed by Chetan Sharma. The other members were Harvinder Singh, Sunil Joshi and Debasish Mohanty.

'Hardik should captain 2024 WC team'

'Hardik should captain 2024 WC team'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

'If I was the chairman of the selection committee, I would say that Hardik Pandya should be the captain of the 2024 World Cup straight away.'

ODI World Cup: Ashwin, Prasad picks youngster as India's potential X-factor

ODI World Cup: Ashwin, Prasad picks youngster as India's potential X-factor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

R Ashwin has urged selectors and team management to show faith in Tilak Varma and include the left-hander in the World Cup squad.

How Ganguly 'undermined' India's selectors

How Ganguly 'undermined' India's selectors

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sourav Ganguly has gone against the Board's constitution by attending every selection meeting since taking over the BCCI president, said the Indian Express revealed on Friday.

World Cup: Why Pakistan don't want to play in Chennai, Bengaluru

World Cup: Why Pakistan don't want to play in Chennai, Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Pakistan are wary of playing Afghanistan on a spin-friendly pitch in Chennai against the likes of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, who did well for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023.

Will West Indies Tour determine Rohit's captaincy fate?

Will West Indies Tour determine Rohit's captaincy fate?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Rohit will lead Indian in the two-Test series in the West Indies and then perhaps sit with BCCI and decide on his future in traditional format.

'There has to be continuity and consistency in selection'

'There has to be continuity and consistency in selection'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'Selectors should have a clear idea about him (Pujara). Do they need him to play Test cricket anymore or do they want to continue with youngsters and communicate it to him. Somebody like Pujara can't be dropped, then picked, dropped again and then picked. Same with Ajinkya Rahane also.'

Shahbaz Ahmed gets maiden India call-up, replaces injured Washington

Shahbaz Ahmed gets maiden India call-up, replaces injured Washington

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Shahbaz has been rewarded for his stellar performance in the 2022 IPL season

Kishan named as Rahul's replacement in WTC final squad

Kishan named as Rahul's replacement in WTC final squad

Rediff.com8 May 2023

India face Australia in the WTC final on June 7 at The Oval in London.

Marathi author returns award over Kobad Ghandy book translation row

Marathi author returns award over Kobad Ghandy book translation row

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Marathi author Anand Karandikar on Tuesday announced that he would return his award in protest against the Maharashtra government withdrawing an award for a Marathi translation of the memoir of alleged Maoist ideologue Kobad Ghandy by author Anagha Lele.

Parliament nod for data protection bill, to come into force in 10 months

Parliament nod for data protection bill, to come into force in 10 months

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 by voice vote following a walkout by opposition members over the Manipur issue.

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As per ICC rule, every team has to submit its initial squad of 15 by September 5 but the final submission can be done by September 27

HC quashes Kerala guv's decision on 15 senate members

HC quashes Kerala guv's decision on 15 senate members

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The court said the chancellor's order to withdraw nominations of the members was not based on any reason and "was rather founded on prejudice".

Former India opener, noted curator Sudhir Naik dies

Former India opener, noted curator Sudhir Naik dies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

He played 85 first class games and scored nearly 4500 runs(4376) at an average of 35 plus and seven hundred including a double ton.

DDCA Ranji Mess: Selector stages walkout; questionable calls by coach

DDCA Ranji Mess: Selector stages walkout; questionable calls by coach

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

When DDCA secretary Verma was contacted, he said that there hasn't been any wrong selections.

Indian-origin MIT professor Hari Balakrishnan bags Marconi prize

Indian-origin MIT professor Hari Balakrishnan bags Marconi prize

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Hari Balakrishnan, an Indian-origin MIT professor, has received the prestigious Marconi Prize for his fundamental discoveries in wired and wireless networking, mobile sensing, and distributed systems.

Antim Panghal wins 53kg trial despite legal battle

Antim Panghal wins 53kg trial despite legal battle

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The 19-year-old Panghal put up a dominant show in the 53kg category, winning all her bouts without much fuss.

National selector's job: Will increase in salary attract the likes of Sehwag?

National selector's job: Will increase in salary attract the likes of Sehwag?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The big names in Indian cricket, of late, have opted to stay away when it comes to applying for the national selector's job.

WTC Final becomes a do-or-die showdown for Rahane

WTC Final becomes a do-or-die showdown for Rahane

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Rahane stands at crossroads in his comeback Test

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Hasan Ali, who last played a Test against Sri Lanka in Galle in July, has picked up 77 wickets in 21 Tests.

Injured Jadeja ruled out of Asia Cup

Injured Jadeja ruled out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was on Friday ruled out of the Asia Cup after he sustained a knee injury.

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.

Can't take my place for granted: Dhawan

Can't take my place for granted: Dhawan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

In the twilight phase of his career, Dhawan got a chance to lead the national team.

Mohammed Siraj replaces injured Bumrah for remainder of T20I vs SA

Mohammed Siraj replaces injured Bumrah for remainder of T20I vs SA

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Bumrah was on Thursday ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a back stress fracture.

Easwaran replaces injured Rohit in 1st Test vs B'desh

Easwaran replaces injured Rohit in 1st Test vs B'desh

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Pacer Navdeep Saini and uncapped Saurabh Kumar were named as replacements for injured Mohammad Shami and Ravindra Jadeja.

Big update on Shreyas Iyer injury! KKR to miss their skipper?

Big update on Shreyas Iyer injury! KKR to miss their skipper?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

India skipper Rohit Sharma gave an update on Shreyas Iyer's recurring back injury and the captain didn't sound to optimistic of the batter playing anytime soon.

SC slams Centre for 'cherry picking' names in Tribunals

SC slams Centre for 'cherry picking' names in Tribunals

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The top asked the Centre to make appointments within two weeks to the tribunals which are facing severe crunch of presiding officers as well as judicial and technical members, and apprise it of reasons if persons from the recommended list are left out in the process.

New selectors: CAC may interview candidates on Dec 29

New selectors: CAC may interview candidates on Dec 29

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Chetan and his colleague Harvinder were in Delhi to watch the home team's match against Tamil Nadu, while Sunil Joshi is in Hyderabad watching the game between Assam and Hyderabad.

You are messing up chances, Srikkanth tells Pant

You are messing up chances, Srikkanth tells Pant

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Rishabh Pant is "messing up" his chances and should be given a break from international cricket to reinvent his game, said former chairman of selection committee Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

IPL2023: Opportunity for Bharat to showcase his talent

IPL2023: Opportunity for Bharat to showcase his talent

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Bharat was drafted into the Test XI after the flamboyant Rishabh Pant was unavailable after being injured in a horrific road mishap late last year.

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.

Former MyGovIndia chief Gaurav Dwivedi is new Prasar Bharati CEO

Former MyGovIndia chief Gaurav Dwivedi is new Prasar Bharati CEO

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Senior IAS officer and former MyGovIndia chief Gaurav Dwivedi was on Monday appointed the Chief Executive Officer of public broadcaster Prasar Bharati. A 1995-batch officer of Chhattisgarh cadre, Dwivedi will have a five-year tenure from the date he assumes charge. Currently, he is posted as Principal Secretary, Commercial Tax, in the Chhattisgarh government. "The President of India has today appointed, after due recommendation by the Selection Committee, Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, as Executive Member (Chief Executive Officer) in Prasar Bharati for a period of five years from his assumption of charge," a statement from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry said.

India, not China, better suited to resolve Ukraine war: US Congressman

India, not China, better suited to resolve Ukraine war: US Congressman

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'I certainly think India can play a leading role in helping us resolve the Russia-Ukraine crisis. India obviously has an old relationship with Russia'

Collecting biological samples of convicts unconstitutional: Chidambaram

Collecting biological samples of convicts unconstitutional: Chidambaram

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The former Union home minister claimed that the provisions in the bill can be misused as the police can arrest and take fingerprints and DNA samples of even those who are taking part in political rallies.

Why Sarfaraz was not selected for Irani Cup

Why Sarfaraz was not selected for Irani Cup

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Mumbai's run machine Sarfaraz Khan was ruled out of the match because of injury.

'Gutted not to be leading the side for the first time at home'

'Gutted not to be leading the side for the first time at home'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

'The boys have all my support from the sidelines.'

Kabbadi Toilet Scandal: Dhawan Urges Yogi To Take Action

Kabbadi Toilet Scandal: Dhawan Urges Yogi To Take Action

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'This is very disheartening to see Kabaddi players at a State level tournament having food in toilet. Would request @myogiadityanath & @UPGovtSports to look into the same and take necessary action,'

Harmanpreet to lead as BCCI announces squad for Women's Asia Cup

Harmanpreet to lead as BCCI announces squad for Women's Asia Cup

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

India, who will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will launch their campaign with a clash against Sri Lanka