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Why ICC and BCCI reluctant about PCB's hybrid model...

Why ICC and BCCI reluctant about PCB's hybrid model...

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Sethi has already indicated that if the Pakistan government doesn't give clearance or has security concerns about sending the team to India, PCB could ask the ICC to hold Pakistan's matches at a neutral venue.

Should India play cricket with Pakistan in the UAE?

Should India play cricket with Pakistan in the UAE?

Rediff.com11 May 2015

PCB said on Sunday it expects bilateral series with India to resume.

BCCI re-brands domestic cricket

BCCI re-brands domestic cricket

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

BCCI has stuck a deal with Nimbus Communications to telecast domestic matches live during the forthcoming season.

Former cricketers to get benefit payment at IPL play-offs

Former cricketers to get benefit payment at IPL play-offs

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Sixty-five former cricketers, including the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, have been invited by the Board of Control for Cricket in India for the IPL play-offs, during which they will be handed cheques as a part of the Board's one-time benefit payment.

'Rinku Singh Robbed'

'Rinku Singh Robbed'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'I just hope he isn't another Sarfaraz Khan.'

WI T20Is: Rohit, Kohli out; Jaiswal, Varma picked

WI T20Is: Rohit, Kohli out; Jaiswal, Varma picked

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member squad led by Hardik Pandya for the T20I series against West Indies.

'If Rohit has been given a chance, then why not Rahul?'

'If Rohit has been given a chance, then why not Rahul?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra raised concerns over middle-order batter KL Rahul's omission from the squad against Afghanistan.

'Dhoni as mentor is best thing to happen in Indian cricket'

'Dhoni as mentor is best thing to happen in Indian cricket'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Former India opener Virender Sehwag there can't be a better 'mentor' than Dhoni when it comes to young players, who are a bit introvert and need someone to guide them as they try to express themselves on the field.

Should Selectors Stick With The Old Or...

Should Selectors Stick With The Old Or...

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

We need to make sensible choices that are in the long-term interest of Indian cricket -- and the game itself, suggests Indrajit Gupta.

101 cricketers sever ties with ICL

101 cricketers sever ties with ICL

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Former internationals Rohan Gavaskar, Deep Dasgupta and Hemang Badani are among 101 cricketers who have severed links with the rebel Indian Cricket League and applied to the Board of Control for Cricket in India to return to the fold under the amnesty scheme that ended May 31. Seventy-nine current and 11 former Test cricketers -- including ex-captain Ajit Wadekar and off-spin legend Erapalli Prasanna -- have taken advantage of the amnesty scheme.

What's Dravid's Masterplan For SKY?

What's Dravid's Masterplan For SKY?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Ahead of the highly anticipated clash against Pakistan in the Super 4s of the Asia Cup 2023, Team India players opted for indoor nets training in Colombo.

Captain Kohli lauds bowlers for 'taking control'

Captain Kohli lauds bowlers for 'taking control'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

India captain Virat Kohli lauded his bowling unit for taking control of the proceedings from the onset after an emphatic seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in the second T20 International in Auckland on Sunday. Ravindra Jadeja (2/18 in 4 overs) and Jasprit Bumrah (1/21 in 4 overs) were primarily responsible for restricting New Zealand to 132 with the help of a steady Mohammed Shami (0/22 in 4 overs).

Pakistan cricket won't die if we don't play against India, says Miandad

Pakistan cricket won't die if we don't play against India, says Miandad

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Pakistan's former captain and coach Javed Miandad has called on his country's Cricket Board to forget about playing India in the near future and instead focus on improving the game's structure.

Finally, PCB gives up hopes on India-Pakistan cricket series

Finally, PCB gives up hopes on India-Pakistan cricket series

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan finally gave up hope of organising the proposed India-Pakistan cricket series in the near future but has set sights for next year for the resumption of bilateral cricketing ties between the two countries.

I've always looked up to him: Prasidh Krishna

I've always looked up to him: Prasidh Krishna

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Pacer Prasidh Krishna, who is back in the Indian team after an injury lay-off, praised and thanked star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for his support during the National Cricket Academy (NCA) days.

BCCI announces Rs 5 crore for victorious women's U-19 squad

BCCI announces Rs 5 crore for victorious women's U-19 squad

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a whopping cash reward of Rs 5 crore for India's women's Under-19 T20 World Cup-winning squad, which defeated England by seven wickets in the final at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on Sunday.

'New ICC resolution will pave way for stability in world cricket'

'New ICC resolution will pave way for stability in world cricket'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan, who is set to take over as the new ICC chairman, said his prime focus during his tenure would be to make all the three formats of the game equally important.

There were performances from all around the table: Dravid

There were performances from all around the table: Dravid

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Emotions were at an all-time high in the Indian team dressing room after they registered a historic win against England with a winning margin of 434 runs in the third Test of the series on Sunday in Rajkot.

Kohli on Kumble's contract: Board is following due process

Kohli on Kumble's contract: Board is following due process

Rediff.com25 May 2017

India captain Virat Kohli said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is only following a due process by inviting fresh application for chief coach's post with Anil Kumble's contract expiring at the end of Champions Trophy.

'Happy B'day to the man who led India to new heights'

'Happy B'day to the man who led India to new heights'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Cricket fraternity extends wishes to Sourav Ganguly on his 51st birthday

Chetan Sharma resigns as chief selector after sting controversy

Chetan Sharma resigns as chief selector after sting controversy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

India's chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma submitted his resignation following controversy over his alleged outburst during a sting operation by a television news channel.

'Resignation of BCCI officials can't clean cricket'

'Resignation of BCCI officials can't clean cricket'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Former cricketer and BJP MP Kirti Azad has said that mere resignations by the top officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will not clean the tainted image of Indian cricket, which has taken a beating in wake of the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI treasurer questions COA member Edulji

Cricket Buzz: BCCI treasurer questions COA member Edulji

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhry has questioned COA member Diana Edulji benefitting from a one-time ex-gratia payment given to women international cricketers, implying conflict of interest in the allocation.

India-Pakistan cricket series: PCB's ultimatum to BCCI

India-Pakistan cricket series: PCB's ultimatum to BCCI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

With time running out for the proposed India-Pakistan cricket series, the Pakistan Cricket Board has said it would call off the much-talked-about rubber if the Indian government does not give its approval in the next couple of days.

'Some justification in demand for boycott of Indo-Pak cricket ties'

'Some justification in demand for boycott of Indo-Pak cricket ties'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The prominent voices that have called for a suspension of cricket ties are senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and pacer Mohammed Shami.

'No place for racism in cricket'

'No place for racism in cricket'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Indian and Australian cricket boards announced their support to eradicate racism from the sport.

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Chhetri has been the face of Indian soccer for nearly a decade-and-half and his 94 international goals make him the third-highest active international scorer after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Gave him a lollypop to suck on: Harbhajan on Chahal's selection

Gave him a lollypop to suck on: Harbhajan on Chahal's selection

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

A day after India announced their squad for the all-important tour of South Africa, former spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday questioned Yuzvendra Chahal's selection for the tour, and said that they gave him a "lollypop to suck on."

Indian cricketers sign contracts

Indian cricketers sign contracts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Twelve out of 17 leading players signed for graded payments.

BCCI warns Pakistan: Cricket and terror cannot go hand in hand

BCCI warns Pakistan: Cricket and terror cannot go hand in hand

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Following the terror attack in Gurdaspur on Monday, Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur sent a stern warning to neighbours Pakistan, saying there is no scope for cricket between the two nations till the cross-border terrorism stops.

Viacom18 bags BCCI media rights for whopping US $721m!

Viacom18 bags BCCI media rights for whopping US $721m!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Media rights for the Indian cricket team is always a prized scalp and it was Viacom18 who bagged the deal on Thursday to broadcast India's home matches for the 2023-28 cycle.

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes that with Sourav Ganguly becoming BCCI president, India would have a strong voice in the ICC, which they can capitalise on to make some changes in the sport

'Women's cricket is here to stay; BCCI has also realised it'

'Women's cricket is here to stay; BCCI has also realised it'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

India may have lost in the final at the Women's ODI World Cup in England earlier this year, but the team's excellent showing in the tournament was a huge fillip for the sport in the country, believes Ratnakar Shetty, in-charge of BCCI women's cricket.

Indian women's cricket team coach sacked!

Indian women's cricket team coach sacked!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Former Baroda batsman Tushar Arothe has been named the Indian women's cricket team coach, replacing Purnima Rau, who claims she was not taken into confidence before the change was made.

After winning World Cup, here's what India's Blind cricket team wants

After winning World Cup, here's what India's Blind cricket team wants

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

After winning the Blind Cricket World Cup for India, players have asked the Ministry of Sports to give recognition to the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI).

BCCI to help ex-Test cricketers

BCCI to help ex-Test cricketers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

The BCCI said it will provide immediate financial assistance to needy ex-Test cricketers, including Mushtaq Ali and Vijay Hazare.

PIX: NZ trounce Afghanistan to continue winning start!

PIX: NZ trounce Afghanistan to continue winning start!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Mitchell Santner and Lockie Ferguson picked up three wickets each as New Zealand trounced Afghanistan by 149 runs.

'Rungta was an individual who lived and breathed cricket'

'Rungta was an individual who lived and breathed cricket'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan offered condolences on the death of former Board chief P M Rungta, describing him as an 'invaluable guide'.

Australia ready to share profits with other boards. Will BCCI agree?

Australia ready to share profits with other boards. Will BCCI agree?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Cricket Australia (CA) is open to parting with its multi-million-dollar television revenue from the high-profile India tours to Australia as part of a collective effort to preserve the financial health of the global game.