News for 'Amitabh Choudhary'

Mumbai lad to lead India in 2018 U-19 World Cup

Mumbai lad to lead India in 2018 U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Promising Mumbai batsman Prithvi Shaw will lead a 16-member Indian team in next year's ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said on Sunday.

Australia to play four-match Test series in India

Australia to play four-match Test series in India

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket Australia (CA) announced the schedule for the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy during the months of February-March 2017. Australia will play a four-match Test series in India. Ranchi and Dharamsala have been allocated their first Test matches with the third and fourth Tests held at these venues respectively.

BCCI draft constitution submitted in Supreme Court

BCCI draft constitution submitted in Supreme Court

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra made it clear that it would not allow any plea now seeking to intervene in the ongoing proceedings, saying that they would be 'cruelly' rejected.

BCCI appoints Hemang Amin as IPL COO

BCCI appoints Hemang Amin as IPL COO

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

Amin, who has been with the BCCI for the last 7 years, was most recently Assistant General Manager (Finance, Commercial and Events) at the BCCI and was recognised for successfully handling the management and operations of the VIVO IPL.

Historic Indo-Afghan Test from June 14 in Bengaluru

Historic Indo-Afghan Test from June 14 in Bengaluru

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The decision was taken after officials from the BCCI and the Afghanistan Cricket Board met in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Injured Saha out, Karthik roped in for 3rd Test against SA

Injured Saha out, Karthik roped in for 3rd Test against SA

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Indian wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha was, on Tuesday, ruled out of the third and final Test against South Africa due to a hamstring injury and will be replaced by Dinesh Karthik in the squad.

Lakmal vomits on field on Day 4 as Sri Lanka players mask up again

Lakmal vomits on field on Day 4 as Sri Lanka players mask up again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

India's second innings was into its sixth over when Lakmal was seen bending over and throwing up. The Sri Lankan physio rushed in and eventually walked off with the player.

BCCI to clear one-time payment to 13 former Test cricketers

BCCI to clear one-time payment to 13 former Test cricketers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

After initial reluctance, the Board of Control for Cricket in India accepted the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators' decision to give one-time benefit of Rs 35 lakh to 13 former cricketers, including Atul Wassan and Lalchand Rajput.

India women's team gets third new head coach in 18 months

India women's team gets third new head coach in 18 months

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Powar's term will include a tour to Sri Lanka, a bilateral series in the West Indies in October followed by the ICC Women's World T20 in West Indies in November.

What CoA said in final status report to Supreme Court

What CoA said in final status report to Supreme Court

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

In the status report, the CoA has talked about BCCI elections, the formation of the electoral office and the implementation of the Lodha Committee reforms.

3 people can't be everywhere: Rai on curator controversy

3 people can't be everywhere: Rai on curator controversy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) Chairman Vinod Rai on Wednesday defended the Board of Control for Cricket in India's anti-corruption unit, saying a three-member team can't be everywhere, after the board suspended MCA curator Pandurang Salgaoncar for allegedly claiming that he could tamper with the pitch ahead of the India-New Zealand ODI.

Check out the agenda for BCCI's SGM on Dec 11...

Check out the agenda for BCCI's SGM on Dec 11...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The tussle with the National Anit-Doping Agency (NADA) over dope testing of Indian cricketers will come up for discussion when the much-awaited Special General Meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India is held in New Delhi on December 11.

Rajeev Shukla back as IPL Governing Council chairman

Rajeev Shukla back as IPL Governing Council chairman

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Former Union minister and Congress leader Rajeev Shukla was re-appointed chairman of the powerful IPL Governing Council on Monday, ending a month-long suspense over the selection for the top post in the cash-rich Twenty20 league.

India v WI: Dhawan dropped, Mayank, Siraj get maiden call-up

India v WI: Dhawan dropped, Mayank, Siraj get maiden call-up

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

The national selection committee announced the squad for the two-Test series against the West Indies.

BCCI secy had invited disqualified office bearers: CAB to SC

BCCI secy had invited disqualified office bearers: CAB to SC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

A bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra said it will first go by the Committee of Administrators (COA) fourth status report and then will look into the contempt petition filed by CAB.

India vs West Indies two-Test series to kick-off in Rajkot

India vs West Indies two-Test series to kick-off in Rajkot

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The opening Test will be held at Rajkot from October 4 to 8, followed by the second Test from October 12 to 16 at Hyderabad.

BCCI secretary tears down COA chief Rai over Lodha reforms

BCCI secretary tears down COA chief Rai over Lodha reforms

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'Vinod Rai has been complete failure in implementing Lodha reforms'

Sports Minister questions BCCI over meeting with PCB

Sports Minister questions BCCI over meeting with PCB

Rediff.com30 May 2017

"I would want know why they went ahead with the meeting (when they knew that the series was subject to government clearance). What I can say is that we cannot play bilateral series with Pakistan until it stops cross-border terrorism," Goel told PTI when asked about the meeting between BCCI and PCB in Dubai on Monday.

Severing cricketing ties with nations not our domain: ICC tells BCCI

Severing cricketing ties with nations not our domain: ICC tells BCCI

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The BCCI letter did not make a specific reference to Pakistan, which has been accused of harbouring terrorists by India.

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'

COA to review India's Test debacle in South Africa

COA to review India's Test debacle in South Africa

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The Committee of Administrators (COA) running the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to conduct a review of India's dismal performance in South Africa.

Why BCCI's top officials are in trouble yet again...

Why BCCI's top officials are in trouble yet again...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued show cause notice to Board of Control for Cricket in India's acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary to explain why its order on the Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee recommendations has not be implemented so far.

3rd T20: Umesh, Bumrah, Kuldeep rested; Kaul included in squad

3rd T20: Umesh, Bumrah, Kuldeep rested; Kaul included in squad

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Pace duo of Umesh Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Kuldeep Yadav have been rested for the third T20I against West Indies

ICC agrees to consider allowing three nominees from BCCI

ICC agrees to consider allowing three nominees from BCCI

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday was told that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed to consider allowing three nominees from the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) to participate in its crucial meeting in Dubai on 2 February.

Stone pelted at Dhoni's house after rain-ruined Ranchi ODI

Stone pelted at Dhoni's house after rain-ruined Ranchi ODI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Apparently angry over captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's decision to field first in the fourth One-dayer against Australia in Ranchi, an unidentified person pelted a stone at Dhoni's house in the Harmu Housing Colony on Wednesday night. As a result, a window pane was broken.

KXIP asked to file written explanation on Wadia issue

KXIP asked to file written explanation on Wadia issue

Rediff.com3 May 2019

It has been learnt that, as of now, the CoA will not hand over the matter to the IPL's Ethics Commitee comprising acting president CK Khanna, acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry.

COA report: BCCI secy expenses Rs 1.56 cr, treasurer's 1.71 cr

COA report: BCCI secy expenses Rs 1.56 cr, treasurer's 1.71 cr

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

It must be mentioned in this regard that former secretary Ajay Shirke, who was removed by Supreme Court did not claim a single penny from the BCCI unlike all other office bearers. However, the two principal office-bearers -- Amitabh and Aniruddh's expenditures has grabbed the eyeballs of all and sundry.

Will Indian women's team play against Pakistan in Asia Cup T20?

Will Indian women's team play against Pakistan in Asia Cup T20?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday confirmed that the Indian women's team will take part in the Asia Cup, beginning in Bangkok on Saturday, but uncertainty remains over the side playing arch-rivals Pakistan in the continental competition.

Have You Heard These Rakhi Songs?

Have You Heard These Rakhi Songs?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

You know the celebrated Raksha Bandhan songs. Subhash K Jha lists the ones you don't.

Karthik replaces injured Pandey in Champions Trophy squad

Karthik replaces injured Pandey in Champions Trophy squad

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Senior Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik on Thursday earned a recall to the Indian team for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy after Manish Pandey was ruled out due to a side strain.

Why ICC rejected India's request to isolate Pakistan

Why ICC rejected India's request to isolate Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Why didn't the BCCI CEO mention Pakistan in his letter?

IPL awards fiasco: Angry Edulji hits out at BCCI acting president

IPL awards fiasco: Angry Edulji hits out at BCCI acting president

Rediff.com16 May 2019

'He (Khanna) had shown disregard for the protocol and an office bearer of a state association was allowed to give the trophy away and hence for the IPL Final COA members should give the trophy. This was because the Acting President had shown disregard to the office of the President of the BCCI'

Dravid shuns IPL's riches for India 'A', Under-19 coaching job

Dravid shuns IPL's riches for India 'A', Under-19 coaching job

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Friday that Rahul Dravid will continue as coach for the India 'A' and Under-19 teams for the next two years.

Women's cricket used to target Edulji?

Women's cricket used to target Edulji?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Edulji, who was accused of bias by ODI captain Mithali Raj following a bitter fallout with Powar, said Rangaswamy has backed her in an email that was sent to the COA as well as BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary.

Security situation in Pakistan not conducive for cricket: BCCI

Security situation in Pakistan not conducive for cricket: BCCI

Rediff.com7 May 2017

Senior Board of Control for Cricket in India official Rajeev Shukla on Sunday made it clear that the Indian team will not be touring Pakistan due to serious security concerns that have been raised by all major cricketing nations.

'Wadekar was renaissance man of Indian cricket'

'Wadekar was renaissance man of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'His demise has left a big void'

BCCI submits suggestions to SC on CoA's draft proposal on new constitution

BCCI submits suggestions to SC on CoA's draft proposal on new constitution

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

CoA head Vinod Rai had on September 8 informed that the draft for the new constitution of the BCCI has been made and it will be submitted in the court before September 19.

BCCI to deposit Rs 9.72 cr to ED as penalty on behalf of former treasurer

BCCI to deposit Rs 9.72 cr to ED as penalty on behalf of former treasurer

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

It is learnt that Pandove had applied for indemnity under Rule 34 of BCCI constitution where the organisation pays on behalf of the member if he is slapped with a penalty while discharging his function.

VIVO retains IPL title sponsorship in massive five-year deal

VIVO retains IPL title sponsorship in massive five-year deal

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

"The premium global smartphone manufacturer bid Rs. 2199 crores, which is a 554 per cent increase over the previous contract. In the upcoming five IPL seasons (2018-2022), Vivo and IPL will have extensive cooperation in terms of sports events, on-ground activations and marketing campaigns," the BCCI said in a statement.

BCCI unfazed by Law Commission's RTI recommendation

BCCI unfazed by Law Commission's RTI recommendation

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's top brass is not overtly perturbed by Law Commission's recommendation of bringing the richest sporting body of the country under the Right To Information (RTI) ambit.