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'We have been very lucky have Kohli play in so many games'

'We have been very lucky have Kohli play in so many games'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

England bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes on Saturday opened up on India batting talisman Virat Kohli's unavailability in the Test series against England and said that "the fans will be disappointed".

Harmanpreet excited about returning to cricket

Harmanpreet excited about returning to cricket

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The women's exhibition games were confirmed by the BCCI president Sourav Ganguly last week. The Indian team has not played since T20 World Cup final in March.

IPL 2022 to be held in India without crowd: BCCI

IPL 2022 to be held in India without crowd: BCCI

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

A top Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source confirmed that the The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season will be held in India.

'The Indian board is not interested in playing against Pakistan'

'The Indian board is not interested in playing against Pakistan'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has said that the present PCB set-up should stop wasting its time trying to organise a series against India as "it would never happen".

Indian team told to control emotions

Indian team told to control emotions

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

India's cricket chiefs have told players to keep their cool during the tri-series finals against Australia to prevent more disputes between the two teams.

Pak PM 'keen' on reviving cricket ties with India

Pak PM 'keen' on reviving cricket ties with India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who has taken over as patron-in-chief of the country's Cricket Board, has asked its Chairman Najam Sethi to focus on reviving bilateral series with India.

Why is BCCI grateful to the ICC?

Why is BCCI grateful to the ICC?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The ICC from the next cycle will award the same prize money to men's and women's champions and runners-up teams at its global events.

Asian Games: What Captain Ruturaj said after winning gold...

Asian Games: What Captain Ruturaj said after winning gold...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

En route to the gold medal match, India began their campaign in the quarter-finals against Nepal with a 23-run victory against Nepal and beat Bangladesh by 9 wickets in the semi-finals.

'I love my India,' says Sachin Tendulkar

'I love my India,' says Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Indian cricketers turned to social media to extend their heartfelt wishes on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day.

Sri Lankan Board approaches Moody

Sri Lankan Board approaches Moody

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Talks are underway with the Australian to take over the job held by John Dyson, whose term ended last month.

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Unlike football, which offends the sensibilities of some very conservative Muslims because it is normally played in shorts, cricket is played in long sleeves and trousers, in line with traditional dress codes. It also bears some resemblance to traditional Afghan children's games involving throwing and using sticks to hit smaller sticks or balls.

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Punjab, starting the penultimate day on 73/3 and needing 144 more runs, crumbled under pressure from Sindhu's relentless spin and Jayant Yadav's precise off-spin (3/35 in 10.4 overs), collapsing well before lunch and handing Haryana their second outright win in four matches.

BCCI taps cricketing backwaters for bowling options

BCCI taps cricketing backwaters for bowling options

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is finally looking beyond the traditional powerhouses to boost the team's thin bowling resources.

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Ghost-like stands repel rather than attract audiences,' observes Ashis Ray.

Pay hike for domestic cricketers?

Pay hike for domestic cricketers?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to consider a substantial pay hike for domestic cricketers plying their trade in Ranji Trophy.

'Dhoni's great, but I still choose Sourav as my captain'

'Dhoni's great, but I still choose Sourav as my captain'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Former India better Parthiv Patel chose the former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and captain Sourav Ganguly as his captain over Mahendra Singh Dhoni and said that there will always be a soft corner for his first skipper.

Rishabh Pant brought to Mumbai, set to undergo surgery

Rishabh Pant brought to Mumbai, set to undergo surgery

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Pant sustained cuts on his forehead, a severely-bruised back along with injuries in his knee and ankle.

Explained: Changes Ahead of IPL Auction

Explained: Changes Ahead of IPL Auction

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The Indian Premier League governing council revealed changes ahead of the IPL mega auction, which is likely to be scheduled for November.

'Weaker BCCI means weaker Bangladesh cricket'?

'Weaker BCCI means weaker Bangladesh cricket'?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

"We don't want any member country to get hurt. Especially India as they have always supported us. If India becomes weak, we also become weak."

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.

Incoming PCB chief honours hybrid Asia Cup amid discontent

Incoming PCB chief honours hybrid Asia Cup amid discontent

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Zaka Ashraf said he "will not block" the decision taken by his predecessor Najam Sethi

Imran bats for resumption of Indo-Pak cricketing ties

Imran bats for resumption of Indo-Pak cricketing ties

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan on Monday said that Indo-Pak bilateral cricket series should take place as per schedule next month despite the prevailing political and diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

How IPL-contracted cricketers can play other leagues

How IPL-contracted cricketers can play other leagues

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

India offie, Harbhajan Singh, who plays in the Indian Premier League, had to withdraw his name from the players' draft of the 'Hundred' competition. The CSK spinner explains how the BCCI can save IPL while allowing its players play across leagues.

Families cleared to travel with cricketers to UK

Families cleared to travel with cricketers to UK

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'Unlike before, the players cannot just go out in the evenings after a long day in the field. This is where it is very important that the families are there to help the players switch off after play and not feel the heat. The BCCI has always had the interest of the players in mind and this time too the board stood like a rock to help get the necessary clearance from the UK government with assistance from the ECB.'

Fifth Test between India and England rescheduled to July 2022

Fifth Test between India and England rescheduled to July 2022

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The fifth and final Test between India and England, which was suspended due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the visitors' camp last month, was on Friday rescheduled to July next year.

What's Dada Telling Binny?

What's Dada Telling Binny?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Binny and Dada met in Dharamsala after the Delhi Capitals defeated the Punjab Kings.

IPL 2022: BCCI felicitates India's Tokyo Olympic Stars

IPL 2022: BCCI felicitates India's Tokyo Olympic Stars

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Neeraj Chopra, who won India's maiden athletic Gold on his Olympic debut, was awarded a cash prize of Rs 1 Crore by the BCCI

'We received threats from India for resisting Big Three'

'We received threats from India for resisting Big Three'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Former PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf alleged that he was threatened by the Board for Cricket Control in India for opposing the structural overhaul of the ICC.

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.

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Batting legend V V S Laxman said Indian cricket will undoubtedly continue to prosper under former skipper Sourav Ganguly, who is set to take over as the president of BCCI.

BCCI officials grill Dravid over World Cup final loss

BCCI officials grill Dravid over World Cup final loss

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

According to reports, Dravid, granted an extension after his contract ended on November 19, attributed the loss to the pitch at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

No cricketer should play IJPL T20, warns BCCI

No cricketer should play IJPL T20, warns BCCI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has written to its affiliated units stating that their registered players should not participate in the unsanctioned Indian Junior Players League (IJPL), scheduled in Dubai from September 19-29.

Why India-Pakistan cricket must return to Sharjah

Why India-Pakistan cricket must return to Sharjah

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Walee Bukhatir and Mazhar Khan, the men who drive cricket in the UAE, tell Harish Kotian/Rediff.com what the game is missing by India and Pakistan not playing at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

ODI World Cup: 'Pakistan have signed a participation agreement...'

ODI World Cup: 'Pakistan have signed a participation agreement...'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

ICC said that Pakistan had signed a participation agreement to compete in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup this year in October-November.

Team India to get a break before tour of SA in January

Team India to get a break before tour of SA in January

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The Indian cricket team will start its new year with a tour to South Africa, which is likely to commence on January 5 or 6 in Cape Town.

NCA Injury Surveillance Report: Most cricketers suffered from shoulder, knee problems

NCA Injury Surveillance Report: Most cricketers suffered from shoulder, knee problems

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The 48-page report states that between April 2019 and March 2020, 262 cricketers, which includes 218 men and 44 women, were at the NCA for rehab programmes.

Sachin Tendulkar bats for blind cricket

Sachin Tendulkar bats for blind cricket

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has called on the Board of Control for Cricket in India to recognise the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and bring its players under the Board's pension scheme.

BCCI rejects plea to tweak World Cup schedule

BCCI rejects plea to tweak World Cup schedule

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

BCCI tells Hyderabad CA that no further change in schedule possible

World Cup 2023: Will Indian fans be the game-changers?

World Cup 2023: Will Indian fans be the game-changers?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The former pacer believes that the Indian team is in possession of a "good squad" but the support from the fan base will also play a crucial role in their journey.

Check out BCCI's plans to help Afghanistan cricket

Check out BCCI's plans to help Afghanistan cricket

Rediff.com31 May 2018

All international teams touring India will now play one practice game against Afghanistan, an arrangement which will constantly provide international exposure to the team from strife-torn nation.