News for 'CoA'

New coach: BCCI CEO Johri set to meet captain Kohli in Jamaica

New coach: BCCI CEO Johri set to meet captain Kohli in Jamaica

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Chief Executive Officer Rahul Johri will be in Jamaica to meet Indian captain Virat Kohli and his team, in an attempt to get a feedback on the appointment of the new head coach.

BCCI ACU urged to probe fixing allegations against Shami

BCCI ACU urged to probe fixing allegations against Shami

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Jahan has alleged that Shami "took money from a Pakistani woman named Alishba at the insistence of an England-based businessman Mohammad Bhai".

WADA issue, tax waiver on agenda as ICC-BCCI to meet

WADA issue, tax waiver on agenda as ICC-BCCI to meet

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

On behalf of BCCI, the three-member Committee of Administrator (CoA) along with CEO Rahul Johri will meet Manohar.

Pandya's loose talk could make him fixing target, says BCCI treasurer

Pandya's loose talk could make him fixing target, says BCCI treasurer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Under-fire India cricketer Hardik Pandya's loose talk could make him a target of the match-fixing syndicates known for laying 'honey traps', believes BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry.

Speculation of a stand-off unfounded: Pak army

Speculation of a stand-off unfounded: Pak army

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Hours after Pakistan President Asif Ali Zaradri suddenly returned home in the thick of brewing standoff over the memogate affair, the army sought to dispel impression that a telephonic conversation between him and its powerful chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had anything to do with the "some events" in last 72 hours.

NCA COO Ghosh resigns

NCA COO Ghosh resigns

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Ghosh refused to comment on his stepping down. He is believed to have not made much headway at the NCA.

Will BCCI reward Pujara for stellar show Down Under?

Will BCCI reward Pujara for stellar show Down Under?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Pujara has so far scored 521 runs in seven innings with three hundreds at an impressive average of 74.42.

Who will Nawaz choose to replace Raheel?

Who will Nawaz choose to replace Raheel?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Nawaz Sharif's appointment of a new army chief will influence India-Pakistan relations

Day-night Test cricket is inevitable: Ganguly

Day-night Test cricket is inevitable: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Ganguly's comment came after some reports stated that concerned with poor ticket sales especially during the India-Sri Lanka series opener last month at EdenGardens, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president has pushed for day-night Test matches at home.

BCCI CEO Johri cleared in sexual harassment case

BCCI CEO Johri cleared in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The three-member probe panel dismissed the charges levelled by at least two women as "mischievous and fabricated".

Awaiting SC verdict, BCCI defers SGM to April 18

Awaiting SC verdict, BCCI defers SGM to April 18

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The apex court has fixed April 17 as the date for its next hearing on Committee of Administrators' plea on eligibility to represent India at ICC meetings.

BCCI 'SGM' adjourned, Srinivasan attends meeting

BCCI 'SGM' adjourned, Srinivasan attends meeting

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The decision to adjourn the meeting was taken after it was learnt that COA had sought Supreme Court directions on who all are eligible to be BCCI's representative in ICC meetings.

Ganguly undergoes angioplasty after 'mild' heart attack

Ganguly undergoes angioplasty after 'mild' heart attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly Saturday suffered a "mild" heart attack and had to undergo a quick "primary angioplasty" to clear a blocked coronary artery, a doctor said.

IPL auction: Ganguly eligible but not going, PV Shetty to attend

IPL auction: Ganguly eligible but not going, PV Shetty to attend

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly along with Mumbai Cricket Association joint Secretary Dr PV Shetty are the two erstwhile Indian Premier League governing council members deemed eligible to attend Monday's auctions, but the former captain is not going to be present.

Guha's bombshell questions Kohli, Dhoni, Dravid, Ganguly, Gavaskar

Guha's bombshell questions Kohli, Dhoni, Dravid, Ganguly, Gavaskar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Guha's resignation letter makes it clear that Kumble-Kohli rift is a reality.

BCCI backs Ganguly in 'conflict of interest' case

BCCI backs Ganguly in 'conflict of interest' case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

BCCI Ombudsman Justice (Retd) D K Jain sought written submissions from Sourav Ganguly and the three complainants in the alleged Conflict of Interest case against the the former India captain.

Why was the army chief in Myanmar?

Why was the army chief in Myanmar?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'The real significance of the visit lies in the extent of the receptivity in Myanmar of the account of Chinese perfidy given by India's military and civilian top brass and how they assess the danger to themselves of dancing with the dragon,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Conflict of Interest prevents Dravid from taking NCA charge

Conflict of Interest prevents Dravid from taking NCA charge

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Potential conflict of interest has prevented Rahul Dravid from taking charge as the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy. The former India captain was supposed to join on July 1.

Ex-BCCI chief Srinivasan's daughter elected TNCA president

Ex-BCCI chief Srinivasan's daughter elected TNCA president

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Rupa Gurunath, daughter of former Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Narayanswami Srinivasan, was elected unopposed as president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association on Thursday. She is the first woman to head a state unit of the Indian cricket board.

Sitharaman meets Vicky, Yami, praises Uri

Sitharaman meets Vicky, Yami, praises Uri

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Vicky and Yami also met the President and the NSA at General Rawat's home.

Coach Ramesh Powar humiliated me: Mithali Raj

Coach Ramesh Powar humiliated me: Mithali Raj

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Raj accused coach Ramesh Powar of discrimination and bias in a letter addressed to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Here's Shashi Tharoor's take on India-Pak WC match ban

Here's Shashi Tharoor's take on India-Pak WC match ban

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Tharoor's statement came just ahead of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA)'s a crucial decision on whether India should play Pakistan in the 2019 ICC World Cup in the wake of Pulwama terror attack.

Upcoming BCCI AGM promises new challenges to Lodha Reforms

Upcoming BCCI AGM promises new challenges to Lodha Reforms

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Ganguly's current nine-month stint will get an extension if the BCCI dilutes the specific reform on tenure-cap as mandated by the SC-appointed Lodha Committee.

Pune's MCA stadium 'taken over' by banks over non-payment of loan

Pune's MCA stadium 'taken over' by banks over non-payment of loan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

MCA blamed its financial troubles on non-receipt of payments from the Board of Control for Cricket in India for the last 10 months.

Decks cleared, Chennai to host T20 International against West Indies

Decks cleared, Chennai to host T20 International against West Indies

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The third T20 International between India and West Indies, scheduled in Chennai on November 4, will be held as per schedule after the Committee of Administrators accepted the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association's request of sticking to the old formula on complimentary tickets.

BCCI plans amending constitution to benefit Ganguly

BCCI plans amending constitution to benefit Ganguly

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The BCCI wants that the president and secretary be allowed to serve two consecutive terms

SC drops contempt, perjury proceedings against Anurag Thakur

SC drops contempt, perjury proceedings against Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur on Friday got relief from the Supreme Court which dropped the contempt and perjury proceedings against him after he tendered an unconditional and unequivocal apology in person.

BCCI suffers double setback at ICC meeting

BCCI suffers double setback at ICC meeting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

In a massive blow to its influence in the International Cricket Council, the Board of Control for Cricket in India was on Wednesday decimated at the global body's Board Meeting where the majority voted for a change in governance and revenue structures.

NCA rehab under scanner as debutant Shardul is ruled out of Hyderabad Test

NCA rehab under scanner as debutant Shardul is ruled out of Hyderabad Test

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Shardul Thakur's much-awaited Test debut turned into a nightmare as the India speedster was forced to leave the field due to a groin strain after bowling only 10 deliveries on the first day of the second Test against West Indies in Hyderabad on Friday.

Pak backs US action against Iran to secure military support

Pak backs US action against Iran to secure military support

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

In return for Pak's gesture, the US has authorised the reinstatement of a military training and educational programme which had remained suspended for 2 yrs. Pak blamed Iran's Maj Gen Soleimani for Baloch militant attacks against its forces.

#MeToo probe: Panel summons BCCI president, secretary for deposition

#MeToo probe: Panel summons BCCI president, secretary for deposition

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The three-member probe panel has summoned acting the Board of Control for Cricket in India president CK Khanna and acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary to join treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry for deposition in the alleged sexual harassment case against CEO Rahul Johri.

Now, BCCI to introduce DRS in Ranji Trophy

Now, BCCI to introduce DRS in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The restricted version of DRS to be used in Ranji Trophy knockout matches will not be comprising of Hawk-Eye and UltraEdge.

Two-ODI ban for Pandya, Rahul over crass comments on TV show?

Two-ODI ban for Pandya, Rahul over crass comments on TV show?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

'Diana has sought legal opinion whether the duo can be banned. So, obviously a decision will be taken once she gives her nod. As far as I am concerned, the comments were crass, in bad taste and unacceptable'

Imran Khan is a Pak 'military puppet': Dissidents

Imran Khan is a Pak 'military puppet': Dissidents

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'The narrative of patriotism has been framed around the army and competing worldviews about Pakistan and those who do not fit the army's parameters are ostracised as rebellious, treasonous, and even blasphemous'

Ganguly to help BCCI plan India's schedule for 2019-2023

Ganguly to help BCCI plan India's schedule for 2019-2023

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The working group of the Board of Control for Cricket in India on the International Cricket Council's Futures Tours and Programme (FTP) will have former India captain Sourav Ganguly in all likelihood.

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Pakistan women cricket team's head coach New Zealander Mark Coles has resigned on Thursday, months before the ICC World T20 in Australia.

'Pandya's presence ensures all bases are covered'

'Pandya's presence ensures all bases are covered'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar, on Monday, welcomed Hardik Pandya's return to the Indian ODI team, saying his presence covers all bases for the side.

BCCI new constitution: Mumbai lose permanent status, all NE states become voters

BCCI new constitution: Mumbai lose permanent status, all NE states become voters

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Indian cricket's one-time power centre Mumbai has lost its permanent voting status as per the new constitution of the Indian Cricket Board finalised by the Committee of Administrators (COA) appointed by the Supreme Court of India.

Blow to BCCI: Amicus Curiae sticks to most of Lodha Reforms

Blow to BCCI: Amicus Curiae sticks to most of Lodha Reforms

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The only major point, where the amicus suggested a change was reverting to the five-man selection panel from the current three-member committee. It also suggested a change in 'Test Players Only' clause to minimum 20 first-class matches.

How new president Ganguly plans to lead BCCI

How new president Ganguly plans to lead BCCI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Ganguly, only the second Indian captain to take charge as the BCCI chief, sounded a pleased man on his first day at his new office at the BCCI head office