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CAC to selectors: What will be your call on Dhoni's future?

CAC to selectors: What will be your call on Dhoni's future?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

It is understood that the new BCCI regime wants the selection committee to have a clear cut stand on MS Dhoni's international future.

Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman

Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

According to a media release sent by the ICC, Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja will take over as interim chairman till the election process is set in motion.

The Lodha report in a nutshell

The Lodha report in a nutshell

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The Justice RM Lodha Committee on Monday submitted its report suggesting reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to the Supreme Court. The committee, which was last year appointed by the apex court to make recommendations to the BCCI in order to prevent frauds and conflict of interest in cricket administration, recommended sweeping reforms for the controversy-ridden board.

I'm not capable of implementing Lodha panel reforms: Manohar

I'm not capable of implementing Lodha panel reforms: Manohar

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Having stepped down as president of the embattled Indian Cricket Board that is facing the heat from the Supreme Court, Shashank Manohar said he quit as he was not capable of implementing the recommendations of the Justice Lodha Committee and see BCCI's structure collapsing.

Pakistan's new ethics code to end Akram's multiple roles

Pakistan's new ethics code to end Akram's multiple roles

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

The 27-page code was approved at the last meeting of the PCB's Board of Governors and aims to cover every individual working with the Board and the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

SC-appointed Amicus to discuss state Interim Appeals

SC-appointed Amicus to discuss state Interim Appeals

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Narsimha will meet representatives of various BCCI state units to discuss the multiple Interim Appeals (IA) before the next apex court hearing on Thursday, April 25. He is expected to submit a report on the matter on that day.

Who gave permission to Dalmiya junior to represent NCC?

Who gave permission to Dalmiya junior to represent NCC?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

A section of members from the National Cricket Club (NCC), one of the affiliated voting units of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), questioned as to how late Jagmohan Dalmiya's son Avishek represented the club at the Special General Meeting of the BCCI on Saturday.

Tendulkar's response to Conflict of Interest notice

Tendulkar's response to Conflict of Interest notice

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Sachin Tendulkar has categorically refuted all allegations of Conflict of Interest levelled against him, claiming to have neither "received any compensation" nor of held any decision-making role in IPL franchise Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai ODI: MCA cites financial constraints, COA chief confident of solution

Mumbai ODI: MCA cites financial constraints, COA chief confident of solution

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The BCCI is confident that the Mumbai Cricket Association will host India's fourth ODI against the West Indies on October 29 despite the roadblocks cited by the state body's officials.

Bumrah, Harshal back for T20 World Cup; Jadeja out

Bumrah, Harshal back for T20 World Cup; Jadeja out

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

A fit-again Jasprit Bumrah was recalled to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup along with fellow pace bowler Harshal Patel, but spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out of the tournament because of injury.

Dravid will need to apply for NCA head coach job

Dravid will need to apply for NCA head coach job

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

India's batting great Rahul Dravid will need to apply for the post of head coach at the National Cricket Academy after the BCCI on Saturday decided to invite fresh applications.

We are geared up to fulfil SC-given mandate, says Vinod Rai

We are geared up to fulfil SC-given mandate, says Vinod Rai

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Unfazed by the delaying tactics adopted by the members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India at its last SGM, the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators has strengthened its resolve to implement the mandate given to them by the apex court.

Pepsi wants to end IPL sponsorship deal

Pepsi wants to end IPL sponsorship deal

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The cash-rich Indian Premier League will have a new title sponsor for its next edition as PepsiCo "have shown a willingness to move out of the deal" with the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Time up for Khoda and Paranjpe as selectors?

Time up for Khoda and Paranjpe as selectors?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

BCCI's national selection panel is set to shrink in the wake of Supreme Court's order to implement the Lodha Committee reforms and both Gagan Khoda and Jatin Paranjpe will have to leave as they don't conform to the set norms.

'Star culture of Indian women's team needs to end'

'Star culture of Indian women's team needs to end'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Raman's crisp letter to the two former captains is sure to ruffle a few feathers

Kirti Azad applies for Delhi state selector's job

Kirti Azad applies for Delhi state selector's job

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Azad, who is now politically affiliated to the Congress party, was earlier with the BJP. He has had his share of differences with the late Arun Jaitley when he was the DDCA president.

Why Ganguly fears for future of Indian cricket

Why Ganguly fears for future of Indian cricket

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Former captain Sourav Ganguly said he fears for the future of Indian cricket administration given how 'poorly' the sexual harassment allegation against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri has been handled along with some other key issues.

Why ICC still hopeful of featuring in 2028 Olympics

Why ICC still hopeful of featuring in 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Host cities were allowed to propose additional sports as part of he IOC's "Agenda 2020" reforms with an aim to help host countries' most played sports gain exposure via the Olympics.

Team India trainer Basu under 'Conflict of Interest' scanner

Team India trainer Basu under 'Conflict of Interest' scanner

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Indian team's strength and conditioning coach Shankar Basu's role in the appointment of his protege Soham Desai as one of the new trainers of the National Cricket Academy has come under the scanner with allegations of 'conflict of interest' against the former.

Junior national selection chief Prasad resigns

Junior national selection chief Prasad resigns

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Former India seamer Venkatesh Prasad on Friday tendered his resignation from the post of chairman, junior national selection committee, less than a month after the country won the Under-19 World Cup.

'Justice Patel should disclose if he is related to Shivlal'

'Justice Patel should disclose if he is related to Shivlal'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Sharad Pawar wants Justice J N Patel, who is part of a three-man probe panel set up by the Board to investigate the IPL corruption scandal, to come clean on his reported links with the body's interim president, Shivlal Yadav. He also deprecated the presence of former India captain Ravi Shastri on the inquiry committee, citing conflict of interest.

'Time has come to drop Harmanpreet'

'Time has come to drop Harmanpreet'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Harmanpreet has made only two 50 plus scores since the 2017 World Cup in England where India reached the final.

Srinivasan is the root of all scandals: Manohar

Srinivasan is the root of all scandals: Manohar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar on Saturday said that the Board did not take any timely steps to clean up the mess in the IPL.

NZ 'disappointed', Australia 'not annoyed' over re-scheduling

NZ 'disappointed', Australia 'not annoyed' over re-scheduling

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Accept ICC's World Cup decisions.

'Neither the court nor CoA should run cricket'

'Neither the court nor CoA should run cricket'

Rediff.com15 May 2019

'It is for the cricket organisers to do it and these organisers are the elected bodies. Now the reforms require that they associate cricketers also. They take care of the game that's all. I think things are moving positively. The process of reforms commenced long back has taken time. Now it is time for implementation'

PCB expecting six Test series vs India between 2015-2023

PCB expecting six Test series vs India between 2015-2023

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expecting to play atleast six home and away Test series against India in the next eight-year FTP cycle between 2015 and 2023 which will also include an "off-shore" home series in the United Arab Emirates.

We respect Supreme Court's verdict: Rajeev Shukla

We respect Supreme Court's verdict: Rajeev Shukla

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India respects the Supreme Court's verdict on sweeping reforms in the cricket body and it will work towards implementing the recommendations made by the Lodha panel, senior BCCI functionary and IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said on Monday.

Timeline: IPL spot-fixing scandal

Timeline: IPL spot-fixing scandal

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

India pacer Shantakumaran Sreesanth and his Rajasthan Royals team mate Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila were on Sunday cleared of charges by a Delhi court in the spot-fixing and betting scandal in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League in 2013. A flashback of the events that unfolded in the episode.

Adhering to Lodha recommendations, MCA president Sharad Pawar resigns

Adhering to Lodha recommendations, MCA president Sharad Pawar resigns

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

'While taking the decision regarding cricket, the Supreme Court has said that the officials should not be above 70 years of age and they have described these positions as "lucrative" which made me very sad and that's why I don't have any wish to work any more'

Selection chief defends stand to persist with Dhoni

Selection chief defends stand to persist with Dhoni

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Credits should be given to selectors for bringing Bumrah, Pandya into Test team early, says the BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad.

CCI gears up to host India-WI ODI; MCA may move HC

CCI gears up to host India-WI ODI; MCA may move HC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

With international cricket returning to its fold after several years, the Cricket Club of India (CCI), in Mumbai, is all set to host the fourth ODI between India and West Indies on October 29.

Unwanted controversy surfaces again in women's coach selection

Unwanted controversy surfaces again in women's coach selection

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Chaudhry said the BCCI cannot approve an appointment in the current situation.

Returning South African team checks in for Kolkata stopover

Returning South African team checks in for Kolkata stopover

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The Quinton de Kock-led South African team on Monday checked into a city hotel near the airport in Kolkata as Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) took all precautions for their safe return home amid the coronavirus pandemic. After their three-match ODI series was called off due to the virus outbreak, the South African players and the support staff stayed put in Lucknow where the second match was slated.

Is Shastri among the contenders for new India coach's job?

Is Shastri among the contenders for new India coach's job?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India's secretary Anurag Thakur on Wednesday left for Colombo where he will be meeting Indian cricket team's director Ravi Shastri on the sidelines of the second Test against Sri Lanka, starting on Thursday.

Pietersen terms CSA crisis 'catastrophic', 'horror show'

Pietersen terms CSA crisis 'catastrophic', 'horror show'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Taking to Twitter, the South African-born Pietersen wrote, "Goodness me! What's happening to cricket in SA is catastrophic."

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.

Will Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals be axed from IPL?

Will Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals be axed from IPL?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

The fate of Indian Premier League teams -- Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals -- will be known on Tuesday when the Supreme Court-appointed high-level Committee headed by former Chief Justice of India R M Lodha will pronounce the quantum of punishment against their franchisees and their team officials Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra for betting during the sixth edition of the T20 tournament in 2013.

Should umpire's call in DRS be retained?

Should umpire's call in DRS be retained?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The MCC's World Cricket Committee which includes greats like Shane Warne, Kumar Sangakkara, Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting, recently discussed the controversial umpire's call aspect of the Decision Review System.

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

MP was a good team but it was Pandit, who brought about changes that were required to transform it into a champion team

IPL spot-fixing: SC agrees to hear plea seeking players' names

IPL spot-fixing: SC agrees to hear plea seeking players' names

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea in the IPL spot-fixing case seeking handing over of Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee's report, containing names of some players, to the Justice R M Lodha panel which is considering administrative reforms for BCCI.