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What Is Sachin Praying For?

What Is Sachin Praying For?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Sachin Tendulkar performs Jal Abhishek at the Kashi Vishwanath temple.

'Pant's jokes eased batting pressure', says Axar

'Pant's jokes eased batting pressure', says Axar

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Chahal asked Axar about being promoted to number four in the batting order to which the bowling all-rounder said that things were made easy as Pant was joking around and having fun between the deliveries.

World's third largest cricket stadium in Jaipur soon

World's third largest cricket stadium in Jaipur soon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

The construction work for the first phase of the stadium is likely to take 24 to 30 months.

Jay Shah takes over as Asian Cricket Council president

Jay Shah takes over as Asian Cricket Council president

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Jay Shah replaces Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief Najmul Hasan Papon.

Starc, Cummins put Australia in control against West Indies

Starc, Cummins put Australia in control against West Indies

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The hosts, who had a put up a massive first innings score of 598-4 before declaring, opted not to enforce the follow-on and reached 29-1 at stumps.

Is IPL the Saviour of Test cricket?

Is IPL the Saviour of Test cricket?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

The IPL, by giving a large pool of Indian talent the opportunity to compete with the best international players, has also come to be seen as the cauldron that spews out the most exciting talent for not only the shortest format but also the longest and the one in between, says Suveen Sinha.

Kohli's not satisfied with one, he deserves the World Cup medal: Yuvraj

Kohli's not satisfied with one, he deserves the World Cup medal: Yuvraj

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Former star India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh hailed batting talisman Virat Kohli as the "best batter of this generation" across all formats and outlined what makes the 35-year-old unique.

PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics

PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

India House aims to elevate the performances of Indian athletes, support the national sports federations, and build the credentials of India as a global sporting nation, with an aspiration to host the Olympic Games in the future.

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

'How about declaring April 24 as National Cricket Day'

'How about declaring April 24 as National Cricket Day'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

'There are greats, there are legends and then there is @sachin_rt.'

Gambhir excited as Dravid extends contract

Gambhir excited as Dravid extends contract

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

'Good thing since T20 WC is around the corner': Gautam Gambhir on Rahul Dravid's contract extension as coach

Asia Cup conundrum: BCCI denies claims of agreeing to PCB's model

Asia Cup conundrum: BCCI denies claims of agreeing to PCB's model

Rediff.com27 May 2023

BCCI denied the claims that BCCI has agreed to Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) hybrid model for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, said sources.

Australia look to 'fresh start' after fighting Scottish challenge

Australia look to 'fresh start' after fighting Scottish challenge

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'T20 is a hard format. We are excited for what is to come.'

Amitabh Bachchan receives World Cup 'golden ticket' from BCCI

Amitabh Bachchan receives World Cup 'golden ticket' from BCCI

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

India is hosting the ICC Cricket World Cup after 12 years.

Harmanpreet hails team's collective effort in Aus win

Harmanpreet hails team's collective effort in Aus win

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Kaur credited their bowling coach's advice on taking wickets without being defensive, acknowledging its positive impact.

Samson vaults to WC spot, but will India stick with Pant?

Samson vaults to WC spot, but will India stick with Pant?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Samson is outdoing his competition, sitting at the fourth spot in the IPL 2024 run charts with 385 runs at an average of 77.00 and a strike rate of 161.08

NCLT notice questions Byju's grade over BCCI petition

NCLT notice questions Byju's grade over BCCI petition

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Byju's first came on board with the BCCI back in 2019 when mobile manufacturer Oppo transferred the sponsorship rights to the online tutorial firm.

Will India Wear Orange In Pakistan Game?

Will India Wear Orange In Pakistan Game?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Men in Blue will proudly wear India's traditional blue colours at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.'

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Archer was released by the franchise last week. His name doesn't figure in the list of players who have registered for the IPL auction, set to be held on December 19 in Dubai.

Virat Kohli's brother rubbishes 'fake news' about mother's health

Virat Kohli's brother rubbishes 'fake news' about mother's health

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Star India batter Virat Kohli's brother Vikas Kohli on Wednesday opened up on the fake news about their mother Saroj Kohli's health and said that "she is absolutely fit and fine".

Shastri praises BCCI's chartered flight for Ashwin

Shastri praises BCCI's chartered flight for Ashwin

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Ashwin had left for Chennai hours after reaching the coveted milestone of 500 Test wickets on the second day of the match.

BCCI hikes match fee for domestic cricketers

BCCI hikes match fee for domestic cricketers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The BCCI announced that domestic cricketers affected by the COVID-curtailed 2020-21 season will be paid 50 per cent additional match fee as compensation for the disruption and also hiked their remuneration for the upcoming season.

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Ishan Kishan did not want to see his performance as a tool to prove a point to his detractors.

ICC board meet: BCCI to discuss swapping of T20 WC

ICC board meet: BCCI to discuss swapping of T20 WC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

It is expected that BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah along with CA's Earl Eddings and Nick Hockley will reach a consensus on the hosting of 2021 and 2022 editions.

Rohit drops 'Indian Cricketer' from bio

Rohit drops 'Indian Cricketer' from bio

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Is not all well in Team India?

I haven't signed anything yet: Rahul Dravid on contract duration

I haven't signed anything yet: Rahul Dravid on contract duration

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Head coach Rahul Dravid on Thursday stated that he hasn't signed any papers regarding the length of his contract extension with Team India.

The silver bat that left Virat Kohli speechless!

The silver bat that left Virat Kohli speechless!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Sri Lankan net bowler assisting the Indian team's preparations, presented Kohli with a silver bat adorned with engravings of every century he has scored in his illustrious career.

Bihar Cricket Association seeks players' dues from BCCI

Bihar Cricket Association seeks players' dues from BCCI

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'Many cricketers belong to an average middle-class family, their families also facing a financial crisis due to Corona. My humble request to you to kindly make an arrangement to clear the genuine demand of players who represent the state in the BCCI tournaments.'

MCC recommends limiting bilateral ODIs

MCC recommends limiting bilateral ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'In many ways, cricket is growing and, on the surface, seems financially strong. However, we are increasingly seeing a game which focuses on a powerful few, as opposed to a democratic and inclusive approach for the benefit of the whole sport.'

Kohli Opts Out Of SA ODIs, T20s

Kohli Opts Out Of SA ODIs, T20s

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli has asked to be rested for India's white-ball matches during their tour of South Africa later this month.

England's women cricketers to return to training

England's women cricketers to return to training

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The ECB has been trying to convince both the BCCI and the Cricket South Africa to agree to play a tri-series later this year but nothing has been finalised as yet.

'Stokes has taken the right call to miss T20 World Cup'

'Stokes has taken the right call to miss T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Stuart Broad said the defending champions will miss his aura but have enough resources to replace him as a player.

BCCI loses blue tick verification on 'X' handle

BCCI loses blue tick verification on 'X' handle

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The BCCI honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi's request inviting countrymen to display the Indian flag on their social media profiles ahead of India's 77th Independence Day.

Bumrah to miss Nepal tie for a special reason

Bumrah to miss Nepal tie for a special reason

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

BCCI accepted Bumrah's request to prioritise this important personal moment, and as a result, Bumrah flew back to Mumbai.

BCCI chief Ganguly assures state units over domestic cricket

BCCI chief Ganguly assures state units over domestic cricket

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has assured state units that the Board 'will do everything to restart the domestic season once the COVID-19 situation is under control'.

Dravid to continue as Team India's Head Coach

Dravid to continue as Team India's Head Coach

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Dravid's first assignment in his second stint will be the tour of South Africa from December 10, which will have three ODIs and T20Is each and two Tests. The red-ball leg will start from December 26.

'Come on Rohit Sharma, show some fight'

'Come on Rohit Sharma, show some fight'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Following England's 28-run win over India in the first Test match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, former cricketer Monty Panesar said that Rohit Sharma was 'clueless.'

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

It is also understood that the board is quite happy with the way Dravid has managed the team along with captain Rohit over the last two years despite not landing any global trophies.

Hardik To Miss New Zealand Game

Hardik To Miss New Zealand Game

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'The all-rounder was taken for scans and is advised rest. He will be under the constant supervision of the BCCI Medical Team. He will not be taking the flight to Dharamsala with the team on 20th October and will now join the team directly in Lucknow where India play England.'

RP Singh, Madal Lal in Cricket Advisory Committee

RP Singh, Madal Lal in Cricket Advisory Committee

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The CAC's immediate task is picking replacements for outgoing selectors MSK Prasad and Gagan Khoda.