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ICC readies back-up pitch to negate protesters

ICC readies back-up pitch to negate protesters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

If the pitch gets hampered then the match officials will assess the pitch and see whether it is in good condition to play or not if yes they will continue playing on the same and if not then they will look at the other pitch condition and take a call on whether they can play on the other one or not, according to ANI.

Sorry state of affairs: SC on lack of sexual harassment panels at workplace

Sorry state of affairs: SC on lack of sexual harassment panels at workplace

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The top court said there are serious lapses in the enforcement of the 2013 Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act.

Why India has forgotten Dr BC Roy

Why India has forgotten Dr BC Roy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'But India needs to remember Dr Roy, the multifaceted genius who excelled as a physician and was most loved as a leader,' notes Dr Sudhir Bisht.

India mulls late bid for 2019 Asian Games

India mulls late bid for 2019 Asian Games

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

With a new government assuming power late last month, the Indian Olympic Association wrote to its members on Monday seeking their view on submitting a late bid before the July 1 deadline.

Tendulkar lands in Rio Games Village to cheer for India

Tendulkar lands in Rio Games Village to cheer for India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

One of his cherished memories was being in the Commonwealth Games village in Kuala Lumpur way back in 1998 and Sachin Tendulkar had that same feeling of deja vu as he dropped in at the Olympic Games athletes village in Rio on Saturday. "That incredible feeling of being in a Games village came back today (Saturday). The memories of being a part of the Indian cricket team during the 1998 CWG kept coming back. The sheer magnitude of the Games can't be compared. But the spirit and energy level is same as 1998, the ambience of being around champions is also no different," Tendulkar told PTI from Rio de Janeiro.

Why Pakistan should forget about playing cricket with India...

Why Pakistan should forget about playing cricket with India...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Indian Premier League chairman Rajiv Shukla made it clear that there is no possibility of bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan unless they get the government's nod.

FIFA postpones U-17 Women's World Cup in India due to COVID-19

FIFA postpones U-17 Women's World Cup in India due to COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The women's age group showpiece was to be held at five venues in the country --Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad and Navi Mumbai -- from November 2-21. FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup was postponed by football's governing body due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic across the globe.

Meet new ICC chairman

Meet new ICC chairman

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Greg Barclay has been elected as the International Cricket Council's new independent chairman

Nearly 90,000 COVID cases pushes India tally past 43L

Nearly 90,000 COVID cases pushes India tally past 43L

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

There are 8,97,394 active cases of COVID-19, which is 20.53 per cent of the total caseload in the country, the data stated.

ISO-9001 certification for India's dope control ce

ISO-9001 certification for India's dope control ce

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

The center at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium took a significant step towards becoming only the sixth IOC-accredited laboratory in the Asia-Pacific region.

Sports Shots: FIFA looks to ease the fixture burden on players

Sports Shots: FIFA looks to ease the fixture burden on players

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

A round-up of all football-related news...

Pakistan seek ICC action against India for donning military hats

Pakistan seek ICC action against India for donning military hats

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

As a mark of respect to the CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the Pulawama terrorist attack last month, Indian cricketers sported the Army cap and also donated their match fee for the welfare of the families of the martyrs.

ICC World Cup: India vs Pakistan game on the cards

ICC World Cup: India vs Pakistan game on the cards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

BCCI had expressed concern about security during the World Cup in a letter to the ICC after last month's attack in the disputed region that killed 40 Indian paramilitary troops.

Shorts: Tokyo finishes building stadium for 2020

Shorts: Tokyo finishes building stadium for 2020

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

West Indies and India to kick off World Test Championship

West Indies and India to kick off World Test Championship

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

ICC has created the World Test Championship in an effort to give the five-day game greater context a

What Happens To The BJP After Modi?

What Happens To The BJP After Modi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

How many more years, how many more states, how many more campaigns, how many more candidates can he ask votes for, before he or the voters or both tire?, asks Krishna Prasad.

Pakistan wants Under-19 Asia Cup moved out of India

Pakistan wants Under-19 Asia Cup moved out of India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday said it wants the upcoming Under-19 Asia Cup to be moved out of India to a neutral venue due to security concerns.

Fasten your seat belts and savour pro fight night in India

Fasten your seat belts and savour pro fight night in India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

In a massive fillip to the still nascent professional boxing scene in India, the country will host its maiden WBA-sanctioned fight card, in new Delhi, on Saturday, under the aegis of the Indian Boxing Council.

T20 World Cup final highlights India's gender pay gap

T20 World Cup final highlights India's gender pay gap

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

When defending champions Australia compete in the Women's Twenty20 World Cup final in Melbourne on Sunday, they will earn the same as their male counterparts would - in stark contrast to their rivals, India. In cricket-mad India, male players are revered as gods, paid handsomely and showered with lucrative endorsement deals, from watches and shoes to snacks, headphones and even toothbrushes. The women barely get a look-in.

Royals captain Rahane made to wait outside stadium

Royals captain Rahane made to wait outside stadium

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rahane and a few Rajatshan Royals players, who had come for training found the SMS gates locked by the sports council employees for close to half an hour before they could enter after the intervention from franchise officials.

Will India bid for 2024 Olympics? IOC chief Bach to meet PM Modi on Monday

Will India bid for 2024 Olympics? IOC chief Bach to meet PM Modi on Monday

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during his one-day whirlwind visit to discuss ways to take Indian sports forward amid speculation that the country might bid for the 2024 Olympic Games.

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

There was a huge uproar in the Commonwealth Games gold medal match after Australia cricketer Tahlia McGrath was allowed to play the T20 final against India on Sunday despite testing positive for COVID-19.

BYJU'S is ICC's global partner until 2023

BYJU'S is ICC's global partner until 2023

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

As a global partner, BYJU's will have extensive in-venue, broadcast, and digital rights across all ICC events.

How Green can fit into Australia's World Cup squad

How Green can fit into Australia's World Cup squad

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Australia have until Oct. 15 to make changes to their 15-man squad

Batra writes to Bach on allegations of electoral irregularity

Batra writes to Bach on allegations of electoral irregularity

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Mittal, in a letter to the FIH, has alleged that "a major cover up" was done to allow Batra to contest the election for the top sports job of the country. Batra offered a rebuttal in a communication to Bach.

REWIND! No, Mankad didn't cheat on December 13, 1947...

REWIND! No, Mankad didn't cheat on December 13, 1947...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

For the past 75 years, one of India's greatest all-rounder's name is repeatedly dragged whenever a batter wilfully tries to steal yards at non-striker's end and is legally run out.

Cricketers will have to live with COVID-19: Gambhir

Cricketers will have to live with COVID-19: Gambhir

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'I don't think a lot of rules and regulations will be changed, you can probably have an alternate for the usage of saliva -- apart from that I don't think so many changes will happen'

Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking: Sehwag

Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking: Sehwag

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has called out Shoaib Akhtar's bowling action, saying that the Pakistan fast bowler used to jerk his elbow while bowling and 'knew he was chucking too'.

Orange jerseys for India players at World Cup?

Orange jerseys for India players at World Cup?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The jersey, which will be predominantly orange with a tinge of blue, will be unveiled during the course of the tournament.

The Indian footballer working in fight against Coronavirus

The Indian footballer working in fight against Coronavirus

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

CK Vineeth joins COVID-19 helpline centre in Kerala

As soon as hard border shut, we got anxious: Cummins

As soon as hard border shut, we got anxious: Cummins

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The IPL 2021 was being held at four venues during the league stage before the tournament was postponed.

Toy makers face a 'glocal' challenge

Toy makers face a 'glocal' challenge

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The Chinese dependence is far from over, industry players are also citing a shortage of electronic toys in the country.

World Cup reaches 315 mn viewers in first 2 weeks

World Cup reaches 315 mn viewers in first 2 weeks

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Star India is showing the matches across its sports network.

'Indian Olympic Association infighting should stop'

'Indian Olympic Association infighting should stop'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

A day after president Narinder Batra called for truce among the warring factions of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Secretary General Rajeev Mehta also spoke in the same vein wanting to end the acrimony which he feels is hurting Indian sports.

Kolkata could host India's first-ever day-night Test

Kolkata could host India's first-ever day-night Test

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

The second Test match between India and Bangladesh will be played under lights if Bangladesh Cricket Board approves the Board of Control for Cricket in India's request.

Cricket On the Rise in US of A

Cricket On the Rise in US of A

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'We are recreating the biggest sports rivalry in the world, which is Indians versus Pakistanis right here in the United States.'

Formula One return to India in 2015 unlikely

Formula One return to India in 2015 unlikely

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday asserted that the troubled Indian Grand Prix has run out of time for a 2015 return and its organisers must settle the contractual obligations for a possible comeback in 2016.

Intolerance, anger reign supreme in India: Rahul

Intolerance, anger reign supreme in India: Rahul

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

Gandhi, who is in the United Arab Emirates on the second day of his maiden visit to the country, said India did not force one idea on the people and can absorb multiple ideas.

Swapan Dasgupta renominated to Rajya Sabha

Swapan Dasgupta renominated to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The former journalist unsuccessfully contested the recent West Bengal assembly elections on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket.

Will India agree to play Pakistan in neutral venue?

Will India agree to play Pakistan in neutral venue?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Pakistan Cricket Board CEO Wasim Khan on Saturday hinted that India's league matches in the Asia Cup, which it will be hosting, could be held at a neutral venue if the sport's continental body gives the nod. Pakistan is scheduled to host the Asia Cup T20 tournament in September this year but there remains doubts over India's participation considering the prevailing political climate.