News for '-technical-committee'

Advocaat to coach UAE

Advocaat to coach UAE

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

Former Netherlands coach Dick Advocaat signed a one-year deal to take charge of the United Arab Emirates national side.

Modi must oversee India's trade policy

Modi must oversee India's trade policy

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

India needs a National Trade Policy Council, chaired by a minister who reports directly to the PM, says Jayanta Roy, former economic advisor to the Union commerce ministry.

Player replacements approved for Champions Trophy

Player replacements approved for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

The Event Technical Committee for the ICC Champions Trophy has approved requests from four countries for the replacement of players.

BCCI captains' conclave: Home and away format in Ranji finds favour

BCCI captains' conclave: Home and away format in Ranji finds favour

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The concept of going back to the home and away format in Ranji Trophy games after one year's experiment with neutral venue format found favour from the majority of participants in the Board of Control for Cricket in India's captains-cum-coaches conclave in Mumbai on Tuesday.

BCCI set to name new India coach on June 24

BCCI set to name new India coach on June 24

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The Working Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India will meet in Dharamsala on June 24 to take stock of matters, including appointment of the Indian team's head coach.

Good turn-out for BCCI conclave

Good turn-out for BCCI conclave

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

Massive blow to Bangladesh! ICC suspends bowlers Taskin, Sunny

Massive blow to Bangladesh! ICC suspends bowlers Taskin, Sunny

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Bangladesh pace sensation Taskin Ahmed and left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny were suspended, on Saturday, for bowling with an illegal action by the International Cricket Council (ICC), dealing a massive blow to the team's campaign in the ongoing World Twenty20.

Tendulkar replacement approved

Tendulkar replacement approved

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

The Event Technical Committee for the ICC Champions Trophy allowed the Indians to replace the injured batting ace with Rohan Gavaskar.

Buzz: Cricket Australia sacks employee for abortion tweets

Buzz: Cricket Australia sacks employee for abortion tweets

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

In a startling revelation, a former Cricket Australia employee, on Monday, alleged she was sacked because she campaigned for improved abortion rights and criticised the state government on social media.

Rooney may lose credit for one goal

Rooney may lose credit for one goal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

The UEFA said it would study video replays of Rooney's second goal to determine whether or not it should count as an own goal by Swiss keeper Joerg Stiel.

Gavaskar baffled at his integrity being questioned

Gavaskar baffled at his integrity being questioned

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

'Show me one instance where I have tried to influence the selection committee. Indian cricket has done more for me than I have done for it'

'Trent Bridge outfield was like a skating rink'

'Trent Bridge outfield was like a skating rink'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

New Zealand coach Gary Stead termed World Cup game wash-out against India as "unfortunate and frustrating", but agreed with the International Cricket Council's assertion that reserve days will be a "logistical nightmare".

Ranji Trophy skippers to meet

Ranji Trophy skippers to meet

Rediff.com10 May 2003

The BCCI wants feedback on the tournament's new format.

Dhawan sustains hand injury, set to miss minimum three games

Dhawan sustains hand injury, set to miss minimum three games

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out of at least three World Cup matches after sustaining a hairline fracture on his left hand.

Why are Covid cases going up in Kerala?

Why are Covid cases going up in Kerala?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'It is a political failure, and not a medical failure.'

Quadrangular cricket series involving India-Pak on cards?

Quadrangular cricket series involving India-Pak on cards?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Pakistani and Indian cricket officials will get another opportunity on December 17 to sit across the table and discuss the strained and suspended bilateral cricket ties between the two nations.

Hockey coach Nobbs should perform or perish, says Pargat

Hockey coach Nobbs should perform or perish, says Pargat

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Pargat Singh played a key role in Michael Nobbs' appointment as India's chief hockey coach but the former captain now says it is high time the under-performing Australian is given the "marching orders".

Egypt's wheat market open to India

Egypt's wheat market open to India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

In a major breakthrough, Egypt on Friday opened up its 7 million tonne wheat market to India with its technical authorities clearing Indian grain quality for imports.\n\n\n\n

Virat has agreed to play Day/Night Tests: Ganguly

Virat has agreed to play Day/Night Tests: Ganguly

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly revealed on Friday that India skipper Virat Kohli is open to the idea of playing day-night Tests. His comments come following a meeting with Kohli, in Mumbai on Thursday, during which the idea was floated.

KEY decisions taken at BCCI's AGM, multiple roles for Ganguly

KEY decisions taken at BCCI's AGM, multiple roles for Ganguly

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar on Tuesday took over as the International Cricket Council replacing his predecessor Narayanswami Srinivasan, while the BCCI's rules conflict of interest were unanimously approved by the members.

Extras: No broadcast of Arsenal-City game in China

Extras: No broadcast of Arsenal-City game in China

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

I'm not connected with BCCI administration: Gavaskar

I'm not connected with BCCI administration: Gavaskar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

With the Supreme Court observing that players and officials having commercial interests should stay away from administering the game, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar clarified that he is "not connected in anyway" with the BCCI administration.

With Jayalalithaa in hospital, TN Guv meets her ministers, chief secy

With Jayalalithaa in hospital, TN Guv meets her ministers, chief secy

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The governor enquired "about the general administration of the affairs of the government," a Raj Bhavan release said.

Should we scrap quarterly job surveys?

Should we scrap quarterly job surveys?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

A government panel examined the records of employees surveyed by Labour Bureau's quarterly enterprises surveys and mapped it with the EPFO's subscribers and found "unexplained variations" between the two.

Can Yuvraj make 'meaningful contribution' in Champions Trophy?

Can Yuvraj make 'meaningful contribution' in Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Yuvraj Singh is hopeful that he can make a 'meaningful contribution' in India's Champions Trophy title defence during the June 1-18 marquee event in England.

Georgian lifts gold as Iran cry foul

Georgian lifts gold as Iran cry foul

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Security forces were called to the Olympic weightlifting arena on Tuesday after Iranian coaches reacted furiously when Georgia's Lasha Talakhadze beat Behdad 'Salimi' Salimikordasiabi with a world record tally in the men's super-heavyweights.

Agusta heat reaches Chhattisgarh, CM denies allegations

Agusta heat reaches Chhattisgarh, CM denies allegations

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Swaraj Abhiyan leaders Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav in Delhi accused the Raman Singh government of paying $1.57 million (Rs 10 crore) as 'commission' to a company registered in tax-haven British Virginia Islands to procure the chopper.

Govt moves to clean Ganges; no remains to be immersed in holy river

Govt moves to clean Ganges; no remains to be immersed in holy river

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

With the Government actively looking for ways to check pollution in river Ganga, Union Water Resource Minister Uma Bharti on Monday said immersion of mortal remains would not be allowed on the banks of the holy river.

BCCI to hold mini IPL in September overseas

BCCI to hold mini IPL in September overseas

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will hold a shortened version of the Indian Premier League overseas every September, starting this year.

I-League has been a failure, says India's most popular footballer

I-League has been a failure, says India's most popular footballer

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Former captain and current advisor to All India Football Federation, Bhaichung Bhutia has admitted that the eight-year old I-League has been a failure and feels that the 'successful' Indian Super League should be given a few more seasons before a possible merger of the two.

Pakistan Cricket Board ready to take legal recourse against BCCI

Pakistan Cricket Board ready to take legal recourse against BCCI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan said it is ready to take legal recourse and seek compensation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India after the ICC ruled in Pakistan's favour in a dispute over the women's series which was not held in September-October in Dubai.

Why small EVs are unlikely to be hugely popular

Why small EVs are unlikely to be hugely popular

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

For a petrol car with a Rs 500,000-600,000 price tag, an EV variant would not cost less than Rs 12 lakh, making it virtually unaffordable.

Shastri feels DRS can be used for 'howlers'

Shastri feels DRS can be used for 'howlers'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

India cricketers' stance on the Decision Review System (DRS) seem to be softening with the national team director Ravi Shastri saying that the technology can be used in the event of "howlers".

An open letter to the RBI governor

An open letter to the RBI governor

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Central banking is a science, not an art, Tamal Bandyopadhyay tells RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

BCCI in talks with Dukes for pink balls' supply

BCCI in talks with Dukes for pink balls' supply

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is in talks with British manufacturer 'Dukes' for supply of pink balls which can be tested before zeroing in on a particular brand for the proposed day-night Test matches later this year.

Mayne-Nicholls still undecided about FIFA presidency bid

Mayne-Nicholls still undecided about FIFA presidency bid

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Prospective FIFA presidential candidate Harold Mayne-Nicholls will decide whether to run against embattled incumbent Sepp Blatter in the New Year, the Chilean said on Thursday.

Tainted IOA official Bhanot set to contest Asian Athletics Association polls

Tainted IOA official Bhanot set to contest Asian Athletics Association polls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

It is learnt that Bhanot has been recommended by the Athletics Federation of India to contest the AAA elections to be held on June 1 prior to the Asian Athletics Championships at Wuhan in China from June 3 to 7.