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BCCI to seek government nod to hold IPL in UAE

BCCI to seek government nod to hold IPL in UAE

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'We will continue to look at the coronavirus situation till September then we will decide whether we host the tournament in India or UAE'

Bored during lockdown? ICC has help at hand

Bored during lockdown? ICC has help at hand

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

ICC events dating back to 1975 including the men's and women's ICC Cricket World Cups and T20 World Cups, the Champions Trophy as well as the U-19 World Cups have been made available.

Never imagined I would be in the BCCI: Rangaswamy

Never imagined I would be in the BCCI: Rangaswamy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy, who is set to be a part of the powerful nine-member BCCI apex council, says she never imagined that a woman cricketer would "storm the male bastion" that the Indian cricket board is.

5 talking points as India-Pak prepare for showdown to remember

5 talking points as India-Pak prepare for showdown to remember

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Sunday's clash at Old Trafford is the most eagerly-anticipated of all the group-stage matches at this ICC men's cricket World Cup.

T20 World Cup postponed due to coronavirus

T20 World Cup postponed due to coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

This year's Twenty20 World Cup, which was scheduled to begin in Australia on October 18, has been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sport's governing International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

Afghan fans celebrate big win in T20 World Cup opener

Afghan fans celebrate big win in T20 World Cup opener

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The team's remarkable rise has been cricket's biggest fairytale story in recent times but Afghanistan risk isolation following the country's takeover by the Taliban in August.

July 29, 1980: When 'The Babes of Indian Hockey' struck gold in Moscow

July 29, 1980: When 'The Babes of Indian Hockey' struck gold in Moscow

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Hockey greats Vasudevan Baskaran, M M Somaya and Mervyn Fernandis relive India's gold medal-winning campaign at the Moscow Olympics in 1980.

Cricket set for Asian Games return in 2022

Cricket set for Asian Games return in 2022

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The decision was taken at the OCA's General Assembly in Bangkok.

COVID-19 crisis: How YMCA helps the economically weak

COVID-19 crisis: How YMCA helps the economically weak

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'It is only natural that in such a national crisis, we should lend a helping hand to the less privileged members of our communities.'

Battle royale for BCCI media rights

Battle royale for BCCI media rights

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Who will win the BCCI media rights? Star or Sony?

PIX: Dhoni complies with ICC, wears gloves without logo

PIX: Dhoni complies with ICC, wears gloves without logo

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

The rule states that no personal messages are allowed on apparel or sporting gears and even Chris Gayle wasn't allowed to use Universe Boss Logo on his bat for same reason.

PCB calls on Akmal to explain match-fixing comments

PCB calls on Akmal to explain match-fixing comments

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is to seek an explanation from wicketkeeper Umar Akmal after he said in a television interview that he had been approached to fix matches.

With This Ring... Mary Kom and women's boxing in India

With This Ring... Mary Kom and women's boxing in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Ameesha Joshi tells Harish Kotian/Rediff.com what made her and Anna Sarkissian devote much of the last 10 years on a movie on women's boxing in India.

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Our future is in limbo. The government saved us with Operation Ganga; now, they must save our careers.'

Lack of clarity in India's tax laws: ICC

Lack of clarity in India's tax laws: ICC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2004

Cricket's ruling body said the country could lose its bid to host the 2006 Champions Trophy, and probably all ICC events in future, if it fails to amend its tax laws.

COVID-19: BMC to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility

COVID-19: BMC to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The said premises will be used for emergency staff of 'A' Ward and quarantine the person whoever is in contact with a positive COVID-19 patient and are not symptomatic.'

BCCI wants quick decision on fate of T20 World Cup in Australia

BCCI wants quick decision on fate of T20 World Cup in Australia

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Uncertainty surrounding this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia due to the COVID-19 pandemic has created a scheduling headache and a decision should be made as quickly as possible, a top BCCI official said. Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts has said the tournament's October-November schedule is under "very high risk" and the International Cricket Council is set to discuss contingency plans at its board meeting on Wednesday.

ICC rejects Pakistan's compensation claim against India

ICC rejects Pakistan's compensation claim against India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had demanded Rs 447 crore compensation after alleging that the BCCI didn't honour the MoU that required India to play six bilateral series between 2015 to 2023.

Covering of Imran's pictures highly regrettable, PCB tells BCCI

Covering of Imran's pictures highly regrettable, PCB tells BCCI

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The Pakistan Cricket Board has said it will take up with the Board of Control for Cricket in India the 'regrettable' removal of pictures of its former players at a couple of venues in India, owing to the Pulwama terror attack.

Kohli & Co ordered to play in empty stadiums due to virus

Kohli & Co ordered to play in empty stadiums due to virus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The remaining two One-Day Internationals between India and South Africa will be played in empty stadiums following an order by the government to combat the spread of coronavirus. While the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) confirmed that Lucknow ODI will be held behind closed doors, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has also put ticket sales on hold with immediate effect, an indicator of things to come.

Indian Olympic Association wants to bid for 2019 Asian Games

Indian Olympic Association wants to bid for 2019 Asian Games

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Ending days of speculation, the Indian Olympic Association on Friday officially informed the Olympic Council of Asia its expression of interest to bid for the 2019 Asian Games after Vietnam capital Hanoi withdrew its hosting rights in April this year.

Coke eyes IPL

Coke eyes IPL

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Coca-Cola will, apart from the coming World Cup in England and Wales, feature as the exclusive non-alcoholic beverage partner at all major ICC events -- men's and women's T20 World Cups in Australia in 2020, ICC Women's World Cup 2021 in New Zealand... Also, the World Cup 2023, to be hosted by India.

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma awards to 73 individuals, some posthumously, at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

Will IPL replace postponed T20 World Cup?

Will IPL replace postponed T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The International Cricket Council on Monday postponed the T20 World Cup in Australia owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, a long-anticipated decision which paves the way for the BCCI to organise the IPL during the October-November window.

Cricket in line to be included in 2028 LA Olympics

Cricket in line to be included in 2028 LA Olympics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Cricket could be part of the 2028 Olympics as the International Cricket Council is working towards getting the sport included in the roster for the Los Angeles Games.

BCCI allows India women's team to play against Pakistan?

BCCI allows India women's team to play against Pakistan?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

India has agreed to play against Pakistan in the women's Asia Twenty 20 Cup in Thailand, PCB sources have claimed.

Noted Mumbai coach Vasu Paranjape passes away

Noted Mumbai coach Vasu Paranjape passes away

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

On behalf of the Apex Council members of MCA, all the member clubs as also the cricketing fraternity we condole his demise," secretary Sanjay Naik and joint secretary.

Randhir slams Malhotra, Chautala for IOA mess

Randhir slams Malhotra, Chautala for IOA mess

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

In the wake of the International Olympic Committee's threat to ban India from the Olympic movement, IOC member Randhir Singh, who withdrew from the race for the post of Indian Olympic Association president, accused acting president V K Malhotra of creating a mess that would ultimately bring shame to the nation.

Zimbabwe's cricketers ready to 'play for free'

Zimbabwe's cricketers ready to 'play for free'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Zimbabwe's cricketers are willing to 'play for free' to keep the game alive in the country, expressing their desperation to compete in the upcoming World Twenty20 Qualifiers.

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Chatterjee, whose early career was in the Indian Army, was decorated for gallantry by the President of India in 1995.

Cricket World Cup qualifiers postponed due to coronavirus

Cricket World Cup qualifiers postponed due to coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Thursday that all qualifying events for the 2021 Twenty20 World Cup and 50-overs version in 2023 that were scheduled to be held before June 30 have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The flu-like virus has infected more than 470,800 people around the world and killed over 21,200 so far, since appearing in China at the end of last year.

ICC tells India to sort out tax issues

ICC tells India to sort out tax issues

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Failing which, the ICC said it will relocate next year's Champions Trophy.

Will we be able to see the India-Pakistan series?

Will we be able to see the India-Pakistan series?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

Ten Sports has now moved the Indian Supreme Court for a stay on the Indian guidelines on sharing the feed with Prasar Bharti.

Chances of T20 World Cup improve in Australia

Chances of T20 World Cup improve in Australia

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said stadiums with a capacity below 40,000 will be allowed to house up to 10,000 fans, leaving out iconic cricket grounds like MCG, SCG and Adelaide Oval.

Women's IPL is in progression stage: Chopra

Women's IPL is in progression stage: Chopra

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The idea of having a full-fledged women's IPL is in a "progression stage" and a World Cup title for India can actually help in turning that into a reality sooner than later, says former captain Anjum Chopra. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian team sailed into the final of the women's T20 World Cup in March, but was thrashed by home favourites and defending champions Australia when it mattered the most.

PHOTOS: 12th South Asian Games open with a colourful ceremony

PHOTOS: 12th South Asian Games open with a colourful ceremony

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The rich and diverse culture of India's North East was on display in all its splendor as curtains went up on the 12th South Asian Games in a colorful opening ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of other dignitaries in attendance.

Opposed to 'unilateral actions' on Kashmir: China after Xi-Imran meet

Opposed to 'unilateral actions' on Kashmir: China after Xi-Imran meet

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

In the past, India strongly rejected references made to Jammu and Kashmir in a previous joint statement by Pakistan and China.

COVID-19 impact: Foreign players not available for IPL till April 15 due to fresh visa restrictions

COVID-19 impact: Foreign players not available for IPL till April 15 due to fresh visa restrictions

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The government issued a fresh advisory with a ban on all existing foreign visas, except a few categories like diplomatic and employment, till April 15 in the wake of new positive cases of novel coronavirus in the country.

This year's IPL could be a big hit with advertisers

This year's IPL could be a big hit with advertisers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'That it is happening in the second half of the year, during the festive season, will only encourage many to step up advertising.'

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

International Cricket Council recommended a host of 'back to cricket' guidelines including 14-day pre-match isolation training camps to ensure the teams are free from COVID-19. Former India opener Chopra said it is still pre-mature to prepare a fixed set of guidelines for resumption of cricket as the situation is evolving 'every day'.