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BCCI bans journalist Majumdar for 2 years for threatening Saha

BCCI bans journalist Majumdar for 2 years for threatening Saha

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday slapped journalist Boria Majumdar with a two-year ban for bullying India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha.

'Gambhir gave us a lot of encouragement and support'

'Gambhir gave us a lot of encouragement and support'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Karun Nair was all praise for India head coach Gautam Gambhir for giving the players a "lot of encouragement and support" during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

'Siraj wanted us to keep believing': Akash Deep

'Siraj wanted us to keep believing': Akash Deep

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj was a tireless workhorse in England, playing all five Tests, as he sent down as many as 185.3 overs in the series while picking up a series high of 23 wickets.

'Whatever he signals, I carry it out without thinking'

'Whatever he signals, I carry it out without thinking'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

That is the level of trust we have in each other.'

'Not easy to sit out, you go through a lot of emotions!'

'Not easy to sit out, you go through a lot of emotions!'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur urged Abhimanyu Easwaran and Kuldeep Yadav to show patience and wait for their chances, after they were benched for the entire five-Test series in England.

Really proud of Gill's growth as a captain: Siraj

Really proud of Gill's growth as a captain: Siraj

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj has revealed the close bonding he shares with Test captain Shubman Gill, highlighting both their on-field and off-field camaraderie.

Kuldeep tipped as India's secret weapon in England

Kuldeep tipped as India's secret weapon in England

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Arun couldn't help drawing comparisons with some of the greats of the game, stressing that wrist spin has always been a part of the sport.

'Kohli taught me to treat opponents like enemies'

'Kohli taught me to treat opponents like enemies'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Siraj, known as a workhorse due to his dedication, intensity, and ability to perform under pressure, has revealed how his approach towards the game changed after he started playing alongside Kohli.

'Playing for India comes first': Siraj on workload debate

'Playing for India comes first': Siraj on workload debate

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Siraj said his motivation comes purely from representing the country.

How to manage Bumrah's workload? Ganguly offers tips

How to manage Bumrah's workload? Ganguly offers tips

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

"Not make him bowl more than 12-13 overs a day": Ganguly on utilizing Bumrah on England tour

'10 wicket haul at Edgbaston very memorable': Akash Deep

'10 wicket haul at Edgbaston very memorable': Akash Deep

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The match-winning haul at Edgbaston holds a special place for pacer Akash Deep.

'Leave him alone': Surya on Abhishek's fearless batting

'Leave him alone': Surya on Abhishek's fearless batting

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

With a five-match T20I series in October-November in Australia, five T20Is against South Africa at home in December and five T20Is against New Zealand at home in January 2026, Team India will now look to test itself, its combinations and youngsters against some of the world's best T20I teams ahead of the T20 WC 2026, which will start in early 2026.

'Never Gave Up': The Story Behind Karun Nair's Comeback!

'Never Gave Up': The Story Behind Karun Nair's Comeback!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Karun Nair opened up about the relentless effort he put in the last few years to make a comeback to the Indian Test team for the recently-concluded tour of England.

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

'Heart racing, tension high': SKY on India vs Pak final

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Surya-led India continued their dominant run in T20I cricket, handing Pakistan their third loss in the head-to-head encounters between these two sides in the final of the Asia Cup at Dubai on Sunday. I

'Tighten your technique..' Dada's blunt advice to Gill

'Tighten your technique..' Dada's blunt advice to Gill

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

"He needs to score a bit more runs when it's seaming and swinging": Sourav Ganguly urges Shubman Gill to step up as captain, batter in testing English conditions

'I have that hunger every game'

'I have that hunger every game'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Sudharsan highlighted his strong partnership with Gill, both on and off the field.

Talent is not a problem. We need belief: Manu Bhaker

Talent is not a problem. We need belief: Manu Bhaker

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'We women can do a lot of things.'

Guess who could be India's X factor in England Tests...

Guess who could be India's X factor in England Tests...

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes India is in "safe hands" and has "enough talent" to trounce England, but it will all come down to how the young-looking squad will leave a mark in the series on a territory known for being "tough".

Saha 'tells all' to BCCI probe committee, accused journalist identifies himself

Saha 'tells all' to BCCI probe committee, accused journalist identifies himself

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A three-member committee met Saha to probe into the 37-year-old's allegations against the unnamed journalist.

BCCI preparing for Platinum Jubilee

BCCI preparing for Platinum Jubilee

Rediff.com7 Aug 2003

A book on Indian cricket history, an audio-visual cassette on cricketers of different eras and some matches are planned to commemorate the occasion.

'I felt everything was thrown at me'

'I felt everything was thrown at me'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

All-rounder Hardik Pandya said he faced a lot of pressure to bowl in the T20 World Cup even though he was selected as a pure batter and was not fully fit to resume bowling.

IPL Probe Commission meets Ganguly, Dalmiya

IPL Probe Commission meets Ganguly, Dalmiya

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The Indian Premier League Probe Commission led by Retd Justice Mukul Mudgal met former India captain Sourav Ganguly and former BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya in Kolkata on Friday.

Tendulkar's autobiography breaks World record; goes past Dan Brown, JK Rowling

Tendulkar's autobiography breaks World record; goes past Dan Brown, JK Rowling

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

He might have bid adieu to cricket but Sachin Tendulkar continues to make records with the his autobiography Playing It My Way entering the Limca Book of Records for being the best-selling adult hardback across both fiction and non-fiction categories.

Revealed: Why Rohit didn't travel with Team India

Revealed: Why Rohit didn't travel with Team India

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

According to journalist Boria Majumdar, Rohit returned to Mumbai because his father was suffering from COVID-19.

'Kohli will roam around Oxford Street shirtless if India win WC'

'Kohli will roam around Oxford Street shirtless if India win WC'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Virat Kohli will not just relive that iconic act but has agreed to go one better and walk around Oxford Street shirtless, provided India win the 2019 World Cup.

When Mercedes cars reached Dharamsala for Lalit Modi!

When Mercedes cars reached Dharamsala for Lalit Modi!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Lalit Modi had gained in prominence and it was all evident from his high-flying lifestyle

'Go out, give your best,' Tendulkar tells women's team ahead of WT20 final

'Go out, give your best,' Tendulkar tells women's team ahead of WT20 final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has advised the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's team which entered its maiden T20 World Cup final on Thursday, to remain positive and "just be in the moment".

Gautam Gambhir slams BCCI

Gautam Gambhir slams BCCI

Rediff.com17 May 2018

The Indian board has not done 'enough' to market Test cricket, revered by the purists, says former India opener Gautam Gambhir.

Sports and politics to mix again in India-Pakistan clash at World Cup

Sports and politics to mix again in India-Pakistan clash at World Cup

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Bilateral cricketing ties between them have remained suspended since 2008 and relations further soured in February this year after a suicide car bombing that killed at least 40 Indian paramilitary police in Pulwana district in South Kashmir.

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The IPL, which was perhaps the biggest gamble of his life, turned out to be the biggest success story ever, making Lalit Modi a cult in the echelons of global sport.

'No,' Goenka has not bought stakes in Rajasthan Royals

'No,' Goenka has not bought stakes in Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Rising Pune Supergiant owner Sanjiv Goenka, on Tuesday, rubbished speculations that he has already bought stakes in Rajasthan Royals after the Indian Premier League orgainsers made it clear that his side and Gujarat Lions will not get extensions for the 2018 season.

How Lalit Modi delayed signing of Kochi IPL team

How Lalit Modi delayed signing of Kochi IPL team

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

According to one of the Kochi team co-owners, Modi had driven them to 'madness'.

India's never-ending search for a genuine all-rounder

India's never-ending search for a genuine all-rounder

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'With the amount of workload nowadays, it's very, very difficult'

No Day-Night Tests till our players are ready: CoA chief Rai

No Day-Night Tests till our players are ready: CoA chief Rai

Rediff.com18 May 2018

'Till the time Indian players say that they are ready to play day-night matches there will be no day-night matches that India will play'

Mithali to retire after 2022 World Cup in New Zealand

Mithali to retire after 2022 World Cup in New Zealand

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Indian women's ODI captain Mithali Raj on Saturday indicated that the 2022 50-over World Cup in New Zealand will be her "swansong" after 23 illustrious years in international cricket.

Tendulkar recalls 'happy dents' of World Cup triumph

Tendulkar recalls 'happy dents' of World Cup triumph

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Dents on a car are not known to please its owner but Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar calls the ones on his 'happy dents' as they are a reminder of his first and only World Cup triumph.

Going ahead with women's IPL on time, Ganguly confirms

Going ahead with women's IPL on time, Ganguly confirms

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

Mithali, Poonam welcome Ganguly's announcement.

World Test Championship set to resume amid uncertain outlook

World Test Championship set to resume amid uncertain outlook

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The most pressing issue for the governing ICC is what to do about the six Test series

Shastri once again fiercely defends Dhoni

Shastri once again fiercely defends Dhoni

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Look at your career before commenting on Dhoni: Shastri

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.