News for 'Bishan Singh'

Ganguly should have called it a day: Bedi

Ganguly should have called it a day: Bedi

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi says that when the news of Sourav Ganguly calling it a day broke he hoped it would be true.

Bedi welcomes conviction of Pak trio

Bedi welcomes conviction of Pak trio

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi lauded the majority judgement passed by Southwark Crown Court in London that found Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif guilty of taking bribes to fix part of a Test match against England last year.

Bedi questions worth of two-Test series vs SA

Bedi questions worth of two-Test series vs SA

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi has questioned the efficacy of a two-Test series against South Africa, saying Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men should have played at least one more match in the rubber.

Bedi blasts DDCA Sports Committee

Bedi blasts DDCA Sports Committee

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

Resentment continues to brew at the Delhi and District Cricket Association with former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi on Thursday seeking punishment for the culprits behind Sunday's pitch fiasco and demanding clipping of the wing of DDCA's "monstrous" Sports Committee.

Bedi rubbishes talk of match-fixing

Bedi rubbishes talk of match-fixing

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi rubbished talk of some matches being fixed at the ongoing cricket World Cup, saying every team is doing its best to win.

Gavaskar, Kapil in ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Gavaskar, Kapil in ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Three Indian cricketing legends -- Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar and Bishan Singh Bedi -- figured among the 55 former players named on Friday in the ICC's inaugural Hall of Fame list as part of its centenary celebrations. Launching the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in Sydney, Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said the initiative, in association with Federation of International Cricketers' Association (FICA), would provide the chance for the game to recognise its greatest achievers.

Bedi criticises Harbhajan's bowling action

Bedi criticises Harbhajan's bowling action

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

After criticising Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan as a 'chucker', India's former left-arm spinner Bishan Singh Bedi has trained his gun at compatriot Harbhajan Singh, saying "he is no different".

Murali demands $6.7m from Bedi

Murali demands $6.7m from Bedi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2007

Ace spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has demanded the money as damages for making 'derogatory' comments about his bowling action.

'CBI must look into the match-fixing scandal'

'CBI must look into the match-fixing scandal'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi has urged the Central Bureau of Investigation to look into claims of an Indian bookmaker's role in the latest match-fixing episode to hit cricket.

Gambhir slams Bedi, Chauhan after Saini's debut show

Gambhir slams Bedi, Chauhan after Saini's debut show

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Gautam Gambhir yet again made a scathing attack on former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi and Chetan Chauhan for trying to block Navdeep Saini's entry in the Delhi Ranji team after the fast bowler made an impressive debut for the country in the first T20 International against the West Indies on Saturday.

Speculations rife over who will replace Dhami as Uttarakhand CM

Speculations rife over who will replace Dhami as Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

At least half a dozen names have begun doing the rounds as Dhami's likely replacement, including Chaubattakhal MLA Satpal Maharaj, Srinagar Garhwal MLA Dhan Singh Rawat, former chief minister Triveda Singh Rawat, who did not contest the polls this time, and Didihat legislator Bishan Singh Chufal.

Step Inside Neha-Angad's Sweet Home

Step Inside Neha-Angad's Sweet Home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

In the fifth season of Asian Paints' Where the Heart Is, we take you inside Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi's home.

For Sachin's sake, I wish India wins the WC: Bedi

For Sachin's sake, I wish India wins the WC: Bedi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi says though India is in a tough group, along with South Africa and England, for the upcoming World Cup it stands a good chance of winning the tournament.

Bedi, Milkha condemn Lahore attack on Sri Lankans

Bedi, Milkha condemn Lahore attack on Sri Lankans

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi lashed out at former Pakistan captain-turned-politician Imran Khan following Tuesday's terror attack on the Sri Lanka cricket team in Lahore, saying teams should stop visiting Pakistan to play cricket. Imran had accused India of double standards after it decided not to tour Pakistan last year on security grounds but continued with the home series against England despite the terror attacks in Mumbai.

'Super human' Tendulkar looks good for more: Bedi

'Super human' Tendulkar looks good for more: Bedi

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Lavishing rich praise on Sachin Tendulkar on completing his 50th Test century, former India captain and legendary left arm spinner Bishan Singh Bedi said the milestone was a super human effort.

Waugh at Aus nets; praises India pacers

Waugh at Aus nets; praises India pacers

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh says Indian bowling has come off age. 'It was all about India's spin bowling, but now Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma are doing well. They are good at reverse swing and India always had quality spinners.'

New BCCI HQ inaugurated

New BCCI HQ inaugurated

Rediff.com4 Nov 2006

Sharad Pawar inaugurated the new BCCI headquarters at the Wankhede Stadium.

BCCI is scared of ICL: Bedi

BCCI is scared of ICL: Bedi

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The bowling legend said cricket in India was not the Board's personal property.

Indian spin quartet win Nayudu award

Indian spin quartet win Nayudu award

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, Bishan Singh Bedi, Srinivas Venkataraghavan and Erapalli Prasanna, won the lifetime achievement award.

Ashwin wins hearts, covers for Engineer faux pas at BCCI Awards

Ashwin wins hearts, covers for Engineer faux pas at BCCI Awards

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Ravichandran Ashwin's sense of humour is unmatched and he won a lot of hearts with a moving speech in which he even made up for a faux pas by former India keeper Farookh Engineer.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

'Players look a bit scared under Kohli'

'Players look a bit scared under Kohli'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'I just see a really relaxed team under Rahane.'

Fining Dhoni 50 per cent of his match fee is kid gloving, says Bedi

Fining Dhoni 50 per cent of his match fee is kid gloving, says Bedi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

In a rare instance, Dhoni, who was not even meant to be on the field of play, lost his cool and rushed out of the dug-out to challenge umpire

Former Test batsman Vijay Mehra dies

Former Test batsman Vijay Mehra dies

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

The 68-year-old Mehra collapsed while reading the newspaper on Friday morning.

Statistical highlights, Day 3

Statistical highlights, Day 3

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

Angry Bedi asks DDCA to remove his name from stands

Angry Bedi asks DDCA to remove his name from stands

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Lambasting the DDCA for deciding to install a statue of its late former president Arun Jaitley at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground in New Delhi, spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi has asked the body to remove his name from the spectators' stand, named after him in 2017.

'Kohli would be struggling in South Africa'

'Kohli would be struggling in South Africa'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Spin legend Bishen Singh Bedi believes India skipper Virat Kohli is yet to face real competition and the upcoming tough tour of South Africa will test his batting as well as captaincy skills.

Jaitley pulls out of DDCA elections; it's Bedi vs Bansal

Jaitley pulls out of DDCA elections; it's Bedi vs Bansal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) president Arun Jaitley has decided against contesting the upcoming state association elections scheduled on December 30 paving way for his confidant Sneh Bansal to take on legendary Bishan Singh Bedi in a prestigious fight.

Veteran commentator Bhimani who called tied Test dies

Veteran commentator Bhimani who called tied Test dies

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Cricket commentator Kishore Bhimani was one of the most recognised English voices of the 1980s.

India's victories in the Caribbean

India's victories in the Caribbean

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The 63-run victory over the West Indies in the first Test is India's 15th under M S Dhoni's captaincy. Only Sourav Ganguly has led India to more Test wins - 21.

Bedi feels 'sorry' for Kumble, slams BCCI

Bedi feels 'sorry' for Kumble, slams BCCI

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Former captain Bishan Singh Bedi on Thursday said he feels 'sorry' for Anil Kumble for having to quit as India head coach due to differences with skipper Virat Kohli, and slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India for allowing this to happen.

Bedi, Kumble, Amarnath depose before Lodha Commission

Bedi, Kumble, Amarnath depose before Lodha Commission

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Former India captains Bishan Singh Bedi and Anil Kumble along with yesteryear's great Mohinder Amarnath had deposed before the Justice Lodha Committee as they prepare an exhaustive report on the restructuring and reforms that need to be carried by the BCCI.

DDCA president Bansal refutes Azad's accusations

DDCA president Bansal refutes Azad's accusations

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Reacting to Kirti Azad's expose on the alleged DDCA scam, President Sneh Prakash Bansal has strongly refuted the charges saying that no company bill mentioned in the sting operation exists in the cricket body's transaction records.

Ranveer Kisses Deepika at '83 Premiere

Ranveer Kisses Deepika at '83 Premiere

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 saw a grand premiere in Mumbai, attended by the film's star cast.

'You Will Always Be The First Man I Loved!'

'You Will Always Be The First Man I Loved!'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Bollywood stars celebrate Father's Day with priceless pictures and touching messages.

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Uttar Pradesh left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar is the only new face in the 18-member Indian squad for the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.'

Bansal panel trounces Bedi faction in DDCA elections

Bansal panel trounces Bedi faction in DDCA elections

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Sneh Prakash Bansal and his panel, as expected, cruised to a landslide victory over former India skipper Bishan Singh Bedi and his team in the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association polls on Tuesday. Bansal defeated the spin wizard in the contest for the DDCA president's post by a whopping 70 percent margin.