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KPL fixing scandal: KSCA management committee member held

KPL fixing scandal: KSCA management committee member held

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

So far, nine people including Shinde have been arrested.

'9 hours of sleep': BCCI's to do-list for players!

'9 hours of sleep': BCCI's to do-list for players!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The Asia Cup-bound players, who returned from the West Indies and were not part of the T20I series in Ireland, were given a 13-day fitness programme.

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain after WC flop!

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain after WC flop!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Following Pakistan's forgettable World Cup in India, Babar Azam stepped down as skipper of the national team.

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The satta market is accepting bets on how many times Modiji will mention Nehru at his election rallies, says A Ganesh Nadar with a wink.

BCCI defies Lodha again! 70-plus Niranjan included in committee

BCCI defies Lodha again! 70-plus Niranjan included in committee

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

In a surprise move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday decided to include former Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) president Niranjan Shah as 'Special Invitee' in the newly formed committee which will study the Lodha Panel Reforms.

Srini, Meiyappan appear before Mudgal Committee

Srini, Meiyappan appear before Mudgal Committee

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Board of Control for Cricket in India N Srinivasan and his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan appeared before the Justice Mudgal Committee in connection with the probe into the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal, in Chennai.

Three-day Tests: A worry or a non-issue?

Three-day Tests: A worry or a non-issue?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Of the last 15 Tests played in India, only two reached day five. However, the ICC does not think there is a problem with Tests rarely lasting full five days in India.

MCA may convert CIC into technical committee

MCA may convert CIC into technical committee

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

A committee of cricketers set up ten years ago by the then Mumbai Cricket Association president Sharad Pawar to improve the game could be discontinued or converted into a technical committee.

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.

Theekshana out of Asia Cup final due to injury

Theekshana out of Asia Cup final due to injury

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Maheesh Theekshana will miss the Asia Cup final against India after sustaining a hamstring injury

Bedi blasts DDCA Sports Committee

Bedi blasts DDCA Sports Committee

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

Resentment continues to brew at the Delhi and District Cricket Association with former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi on Thursday seeking punishment for the culprits behind Sunday's pitch fiasco and demanding clipping of the wing of DDCA's "monstrous" Sports Committee.

World Cup: Ashraf to push for Pakistan's matches at neutral venues

World Cup: Ashraf to push for Pakistan's matches at neutral venues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

PCB acting chairman Zaka Ashraf will push for the country's ODI World Cup matches at neutral venues at the ICC meetings in Durban this week.

Duleep Trophy: Jayant replaces Mandeep as North Zone skipper

Duleep Trophy: Jayant replaces Mandeep as North Zone skipper

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Haryana all-rounder Jayant Yadav will lead North Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy after senior batter Mandeep Singh was ruled out of the tournament owing to an injury.

Cricket Buzz: Inzamam's 'most challenging job ever'

Cricket Buzz: Inzamam's 'most challenging job ever'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Inzamam-ul-Haq says the tenure has been the most challenging of his professional career as he was subjected to 'hurtful criticism'

Champions Trophy surprise: WI, Ireland to miss out

Champions Trophy surprise: WI, Ireland to miss out

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Top seven teams at ODI World Cup 2023 will qualify for 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, as per ICC's new rules

Kohli not a certainty for T20 World Cup?

Kohli not a certainty for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Kohli will lead RCB in the IPL next week and it will be his only chance to impress selectors and the management ahead of the team selection for the World Cup.

World Cup: Toilets at main nets being built overnight: HCA races against time

World Cup: Toilets at main nets being built overnight: HCA races against time

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A toilet being built adjacent to the main nets of the Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium at the eleventh hour, new spectator seats yet to be fully installed less than 48 hours left for Pakistan's opening World Cup warm-up fixture but Hyderabad Cricket Association officials are still promising "they will get there".

India call up Avesh for second Test against SA

India call up Avesh for second Test against SA

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Shami had been picked in the initial squad for the two Tests, but was forced to withdraw due to fitness issues.

Why is BCCI opposing Lodha committee reforms, asks Azad

Why is BCCI opposing Lodha committee reforms, asks Azad

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

'All members of the then 2009 Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council are equally responsible for the mess created in the league and singling out Lalit Modi is improper'

Miandad slams Inzamam's selection committee as 'one-man show'

Miandad slams Inzamam's selection committee as 'one-man show'

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad has slammed the newly-appointed Inzamam-ul-Haq led national selection committee by describing it as a 'one-man show'. Inzamam was appointed as the Pakistan chief selector in a major overhaul of the team after Haroon Rasheed-led committee was sacked by the country's cricket board following the team's dismal World T20 performance in India. 46-year-old Inzamam had shortlisted former cricketers Tauseef Ahmed, Wasim Haider and Wajahatullah Wasti as a part of the new selection panel. According to Miandad, Inzamam has roped in all the yes men in his committee, the Dawn reports.

Cricket Buzz: Smriti's 60-ball ton leads Western Storm to victory

Cricket Buzz: Smriti's 60-ball ton leads Western Storm to victory

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Smriti hit 102 off 61 balls as Storms chased down 154-run target set by the home team in 18.4 overs.

BCCI invites applications for vacant selector's post

BCCI invites applications for vacant selector's post

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The BCCI has formally invited applications to fill the post vacated by Chetan Sharma.

Let there be light! ICC panel likely to discuss rules

Let there be light! ICC panel likely to discuss rules

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Rain and bad light have combined to limit action in the second Test between England and Pakistan in Southampton, frustrating players and television viewers hoping for live cricket amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

BCCI chief wants Ganguly to head technical committee

BCCI chief wants Ganguly to head technical committee

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Newly elected Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya wants former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly to take over as the new technical committee chairman.

Bizarre! Reserve day only for India vs Pakistan match

Bizarre! Reserve day only for India vs Pakistan match

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the ACC decided to add an exclusive reserve day for the Super 4 match between India and Pakistan.

World Cup schedule and venues to be announced during WTC final

World Cup schedule and venues to be announced during WTC final

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Following the SGM in Ahmedabad, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said the World Cup schedule is expected to be announced during the WTC Final.

National selector's job: Will increase in salary attract the likes of Sehwag?

National selector's job: Will increase in salary attract the likes of Sehwag?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The big names in Indian cricket, of late, have opted to stay away when it comes to applying for the national selector's job.

'Pakistan hungry for Asia Cup and World Cup glory'

'Pakistan hungry for Asia Cup and World Cup glory'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Every player in this team is hungry for success: Babar Azam

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

In Australia, Warner said cricketers do not have many options apart from training in their home states as of now.

PCB to form committee to initiate talks with BCCI

PCB to form committee to initiate talks with BCCI

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is going to form a four-member special committee to initiate talks with the BCCI on regular basis in a bid to revive bilateral ties between the two countries.

Pakistan Cricket Board pays compensation to BCCI

Pakistan Cricket Board pays compensation to BCCI

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The Pakistan Cricket Board has paid the BCCI approximately $1.6 million as compensation after losing the case in the ICC's Dispute Resolution Committee, PCB chairman Ehsan Mani claimed.

'Laughable! Highest wicket taker in Ranji Trophy not picked for Duleep Trophy'

'Laughable! Highest wicket taker in Ranji Trophy not picked for Duleep Trophy'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad said there are many 'laughable things' in Indian cricket and among them is the non-selection of Kerala spinner Jalaj Saxena.

Sri Lanka cricketers suspended for bio-bubble breach in England

Sri Lanka cricketers suspended for bio-bubble breach in England

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday suspended three players, including batsman Kusal Mendis and wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella, for breaching the bio-bubble during their ongoing tour of England and ordered their immediate return to the country.

Kohli back; Rohit to lead squad in Afghanistan T20Is

Kohli back; Rohit to lead squad in Afghanistan T20Is

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan has been revealed, with key players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli included.

Bihar Cricket Association seeks players' dues from BCCI

Bihar Cricket Association seeks players' dues from BCCI

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'Many cricketers belong to an average middle-class family, their families also facing a financial crisis due to Corona. My humble request to you to kindly make an arrangement to clear the genuine demand of players who represent the state in the BCCI tournaments.'

Cricket Buzz: Kapil tenders resignation from 'non existent' CAC

Cricket Buzz: Kapil tenders resignation from 'non existent' CAC

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

CoA chief Vinod Rai has made it clear that the CAC comprising Kapil were 'not conflicted'

World Cup: Pakistan team touches down in India after seven years

World Cup: Pakistan team touches down in India after seven years

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Pakistan cricket team arrived in Hyderabad on Wednesday, its first visit to India in seven years, to compete in the ODI World Cup beginning on October 5.

The Justice Mudgal IPL Probe Committee report

The Justice Mudgal IPL Probe Committee report

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

A committee, probing alleged corruption in the cash-rich Indian Premier League has said in its report that Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Narayanswami Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan was "the face and team official" of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings and "the allegations of betting and passing information" against him "stand proved". The complete report.

Tendulkar refuses comment on Mudgal Committee report

Tendulkar refuses comment on Mudgal Committee report

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Sachin Tendulkar refused to comment on the findings of Justice Mudgal Committee report which probed into the spot-fixing and betting scandal in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League in 2013, saying that it would be improper for him to say anything on the issue as Supreme Court is hearing the case.

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."