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Army chief reviews situation along LAC amid Indo-China standoff

Army chief reviews situation along LAC amid Indo-China standoff

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Lt Gen PGK Menon, the commander of the Leh-based 14 Corps, popularly known as 'Fire and Fury' Corps, briefed the army chief on various aspects of the situation in eastern Ladakh.

Shastri thanks Srinivasan 'for having faith in my abilities'

Shastri thanks Srinivasan 'for having faith in my abilities'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

He also opened up on how emotional he is feeling as he bid adieu as head coach of the Indian men's team.

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

As the people of Pakistan woke up to a new dawn on Sunday, the details of the gruelling and murky political activities in the preceding day and night have emerged, showing the country may have averted a damning showdown between ousted prime minister Imran Khan and the powerful Army.

Will ask ICC to break ties with nations supporting terror: BCCI

Will ask ICC to break ties with nations supporting terror: BCCI

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

In a meeting to address the spiralling speculation around the match, the CoA deliberated on the matter but did not take any position for now.

Mumbai T20I: BCCI top brass embroiled in pass fiasco

Mumbai T20I: BCCI top brass embroiled in pass fiasco

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The friction between the BCCI's top brass and the Committee of Administrators (COA) again came to the forefront when the distribution of complimentary passes for the third India-i Lanka T20 International led to a tussle between the two sides.

Big relief for Pandya and Rahul

Big relief for Pandya and Rahul

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Suspensions on Pandya, Rahul lifted with immediate effect: CoA

IPL: No takers for Kohli's proposal over resting India bowlers

IPL: No takers for Kohli's proposal over resting India bowlers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

During a recent meeting of the CoA in Hyderabad, Kohli suggested resting pacers, especially Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, from the entire IPL to keep them fresh for the World Cup.During a recent meeting of the CoA in Hyderabad, Kohli suggested resting pacers, especially Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, from the entire IPL to keep them fresh for the World Cup.

Why BCCI's top officials are in trouble yet again...

Why BCCI's top officials are in trouble yet again...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued show cause notice to Board of Control for Cricket in India's acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary to explain why its order on the Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee recommendations has not be implemented so far.

Will Anil Kumble be back as India coach?

Will Anil Kumble be back as India coach?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The Sourav Ganguly-led Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to ask the legendary spinner to apply for the post of Head coach of the Indian team, along with VVS Laxman, once Ravi Shastri finishes his term after the T20 World Cup.

BCCI elections on October 22

BCCI elections on October 22

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The Committee of Administrators announced the elections date in New Delhi on Tuesday after due consultation with the apex court-appointed amicus curiae P S Narsimha.

Finally, BCCI CEO Johri to undergo gender sensitisation classes

Finally, BCCI CEO Johri to undergo gender sensitisation classes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai made it clear that Rahul Johri has no issues in attending the classes.

Ombudsman sends notices to Pandya, Rahul

Ombudsman sends notices to Pandya, Rahul

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The Ombudsman, who is also the BCCI's ad-hoc Ethics Officer, made it clear that for the matter to reach its logical conclusion, the duo needs to depose.

Found no conflict as Kapil-led CAC: Rai

Found no conflict as Kapil-led CAC: Rai

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

'We appointed the CAC as an ad-hoc body to specifically appoint the head coach of the men's national team. We as COA found that there was no Conflict of Interest'

BCCI still seeking international ban on Pakistan despite ICC snub

BCCI still seeking international ban on Pakistan despite ICC snub

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

At its board meeting in Dubai last week, the International Cricket Council (ICC) dismissed the BCCI's request to sever ties with countries from where terrorism emanates, though the Indian Board did not make a specific reference to Pakistan.

Army chief begins rare visit to South Korea

Army chief begins rare visit to South Korea

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

It is the first-ever visit by a head of the Indian Army to South Korea.

Historian Ramachandra Guha resigns from BCCI post

Historian Ramachandra Guha resigns from BCCI post

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

A vacation bench of Justices M M Shantanagoudar and Deepak Gupta was informed by Guha's counsel that he had tendered his resignation on May 28 to Vinod Rai, Chairman of the Committee of Administrators of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

IPL 2019: No change in night match timing

IPL 2019: No change in night match timing

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

There was speculation that the BCCI was under pressure to change the timings of the night matches to 7 pm when most teams wanted the Board to stick to the 8 pm slot.

Why Diana Edulji wants CEO Johri to quit BCCI

Why Diana Edulji wants CEO Johri to quit BCCI

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Committee of Administrators (CoA) member Diana Edulji's views did not change even after Board of Control for Cricket in India CEO Rahul Johri was exonerated of sexual harassment charges on Wednesday.

Jharkhand enter Ranji quarters after 1000-plus runs lead!

Jharkhand enter Ranji quarters after 1000-plus runs lead!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The match was over as a contest after Jharkhand scored a mammoth 880 in their first innings - the tournament's fourth highest score on an Eden Gardens belter against a Nagaland attack in which five out of seven bowlers were hit for a not-so-pleasing "hundred".

'All top board chiefs were in India to discuss ICC revenue'

'All top board chiefs were in India to discuss ICC revenue'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The head of Committee of Administrators (COA) Vinod Rai expressed his confidence that the Board of Control for Cricket in India has reached consensus after almost all the top cricket board chiefs have come to India in the last two weeks to discuss the proposed revenue model of International Cricket Council.

Why Ganguly fears for future of Indian cricket

Why Ganguly fears for future of Indian cricket

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Former captain Sourav Ganguly said he fears for the future of Indian cricket administration given how 'poorly' the sexual harassment allegation against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri has been handled along with some other key issues.

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Ganguly is one of the 11 members of the world cricket committee, chaired by Mike Brearley of MCC, which announced the new Laws of Cricket, to be incorporated in the ICC Playing Conditions.

Wait gets longer for Pandya, Rahul after SC adjourns hearing to next week

Wait gets longer for Pandya, Rahul after SC adjourns hearing to next week

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The Supreme Court on Thursday took note of a plea of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) seeking urgent appointment of an ombudsman in the Board of Control for Cricket in India to decide on the fate of Team India players Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul.

Pak army chief wanted ceasefire with India

Pak army chief wanted ceasefire with India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

General Bajwa, unlike many of his predecessors, believes the Pakistan army's long-term interests lie in reducing tensions with India, reports Ajai Shukla.

SC raps Srinivasan, Shah for attending BCCI meet

SC raps Srinivasan, Shah for attending BCCI meet

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The attendance of former Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Narayanaswami Srinivasan and ex-secretary Niranjan Shah at a recent Special General Meeting (SGM) of the cricket body as a nominee of state cricket associations today came under close scrutiny of the Supreme Court.

WINDFALL for Team India! BCCI doubles prize money for Aus series win

WINDFALL for Team India! BCCI doubles prize money for Aus series win

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, at its Special General Meeting on Tuesday, decided to double the incentive of the Indian cricket team from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore for their recent 2-1 Test series win against Australia last month.

1 thing about Anil Kumble that you probably didn't know

1 thing about Anil Kumble that you probably didn't know

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

'Kumble was impeccable in his role as coach'

Will Hardik-Rahul get a more severe punishment?

Will Hardik-Rahul get a more severe punishment?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'We have referred the matter concerning Rahul and Pandya to the Ombudsman. He has just taken charge (earlier this month) and it is the only case we have referred so far. It is his domain entirely and he will take a call'

'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."

2019 IPL to stay in India despite Lok Sabha elections

2019 IPL to stay in India despite Lok Sabha elections

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Tuesday that the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League to be played later this year will be held in India.

World Cup review meeting with coach, captain soon

World Cup review meeting with coach, captain soon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The CoA chief refused to divulge any further details on the review meeting.

IPL: Sourav Ganguly joins Delhi Capitals

IPL: Sourav Ganguly joins Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

In his new role, Ganguly will work closely with the team's head coach Ricky Ponting.

Angry Gambhir slams BCCI, CAB after Azhar rings bell at Eden

Angry Gambhir slams BCCI, CAB after Azhar rings bell at Eden

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Gambhir didn't mince any words in his criticism for the gesture towards a tainted cricketer.

GCA second body to pass resolution on Lodha panel suggestions

GCA second body to pass resolution on Lodha panel suggestions

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The GCA at its Special General Body meeting held in Porvorim on Sunday adopted the resolution with 86 votes in its favour while one member cricket club voted against it.

IPL: Umpire Llong busts door after argument with Kohli

IPL: Umpire Llong busts door after argument with Kohli

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Llong reportedly lost his cool after being confronted by Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Kohli over a contentious no ball call against Sunrisers Hyderabad during an IPL match on Saturday in Bengaluru.

Tendulkar, Laxman summoned by Ombudsman on May 14

Tendulkar, Laxman summoned by Ombudsman on May 14

Rediff.com6 May 2019

It is learnt that the complainant Sanjeev Gupta of Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) and BCCI CEO Rahul Johri have also been summoned for deposition by Justice Jain.

Bumrah, Shami, Jadeja and Poonam recommended for Arjuna award

Bumrah, Shami, Jadeja and Poonam recommended for Arjuna award

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

BCCI recommended India pacers Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and women's team player Poonam Yadav for the Arjuna award.

Hardik, Rahul fined Rs 20 lakh for sexist comments

Hardik, Rahul fined Rs 20 lakh for sexist comments

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Hardik Pandya and K L Rahul have been fined Rs 20 lakh each by BCCI Ombudsman Justice (Retd) D K Jain for making sexist comments on a television chat show.

Why Edulji rejected BCCI's Lifetime Award

Why Edulji rejected BCCI's Lifetime Award

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday recommended former Indian women's team captain Diana Edulji for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, an honour she declined citing her current role in the board as a Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrator (COA) member.

More trouble for Pandya, Rahul

More trouble for Pandya, Rahul

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Miffed CoA issues show cause notice to Pandya, Rahul for comments on women.