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Dhoni, Mithali, Jhulan receive MCC life membership

Dhoni, Mithali, Jhulan receive MCC life membership

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The club's cricket committee considers the nomination of players for life membership as recognition to the 'outstanding international careers for some of the greats of the game'.

No Place For Kohli In This 2024 Side!

No Place For Kohli In This 2024 Side!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

No Shubhman Gill or Hardik Pandya either in Sanjay Manjrekar's T20 World Cup team.

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.

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

India has its share of both large tech companies and large national laboratories, but why is it that these don't seem to be at the forefront of any innovation news headlines? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Competitive cricket will return to Australia after coronavirus hiatus with T20 carnival

Competitive cricket will return to Australia after coronavirus hiatus with T20 carnival

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Select games will also be streamed live on the MyCricket Facebook page to a global audience, including one of the semi-finals and the grand final on Monday, June 8.

Dravid to quit as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Dravid to quit as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Rahul Dravid has already informed the BCCI about his decision to step away from the role after the T20 World Cup.

BCCI didn't follow Lodha committee guidelines, says Verma

BCCI didn't follow Lodha committee guidelines, says Verma

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Cricket Association of Bihar (CAB) Secretary, Aditya Verma has criticised BCCI for appointing a new CEO without following the guidelines prescribed by the Lodha committee.

ICC ban a betrayal of the nation: Sri Lanka sports minister

ICC ban a betrayal of the nation: Sri Lanka sports minister

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe on Sunday slammed Sri Lanka Cricket for bidding for a ban from the ICC, calling it a "big betrayal of the country".

Is Mitch Marsh the right man to lead Australia?

Is Mitch Marsh the right man to lead Australia?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Andrew McDonald backs Mitch Marsh for Australian captaincy

Gillespie has the cure for Pakistan's biggest weakness

Gillespie has the cure for Pakistan's biggest weakness

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Pakistan on Sunday appointed former Australia pace bowler Gillespie as coach of the men's Test side

India's T20 WC squad announcement on Tuesday

India's T20 WC squad announcement on Tuesday

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The BCCI secretary is the convenor of the senior selection committee (men) and with Shah busy with his political commitments, it is understood that the meeting will be held in Ahmedabad.

BCCI hikes match fee for domestic cricketers

BCCI hikes match fee for domestic cricketers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The BCCI announced that domestic cricketers affected by the COVID-curtailed 2020-21 season will be paid 50 per cent additional match fee as compensation for the disruption and also hiked their remuneration for the upcoming season.

Ranatunga to lead Sri Lankan cricket panel

Ranatunga to lead Sri Lankan cricket panel

Rediff.com22 May 2005

The former Sri Lanka captain has been appointed chairman of a nine-member cricket committee that includes seven former national team skippers.

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

PCB says it has signed hosting rights agreement of 2025 Champions Trophy with ICC

Working Committee meet adjourned over Srinivasan's presence

Working Committee meet adjourned over Srinivasan's presence

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

High drama was witnessed at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's crucial Working Committee meeting in Kolkata on Friday over the presence of Narayanswami Srinivasan, prompting president Jagmohan Dalmiya to adjourn it sine die over lack of legal clarity on the sidelined former chief's status.

What Did Rohit Tell Rinku?

What Did Rohit Tell Rinku?

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The brief chat between Rohit and Rinku sparked curiosity.

India will need to blend youth with experience at WC: Smith

India will need to blend youth with experience at WC: Smith

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The former South Africa captain said the inclusion of cricket in the Olympic Games is a big push to attract more countries to the game and it is a big chance for cricket to challenge football in terms of global sports.

'Kohli is the Cristiano Ronaldo of cricket'

'Kohli is the Cristiano Ronaldo of cricket'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Rajapaksa wants to have a conversation with a supremely-fit Kohli, who he calls the 'Cristiano Ronaldo of cricket'.

PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics

PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

India House aims to elevate the performances of Indian athletes, support the national sports federations, and build the credentials of India as a global sporting nation, with an aspiration to host the Olympic Games in the future.

India submits 'Letter of Intent' to host 2036 Olympics

India submits 'Letter of Intent' to host 2036 Olympics

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

India face competition from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, who are positioning themselves as strong contenders to host the 2036 Olympics.

Ganguly part of BCCI's seven-man Committee for Lodha reforms

Ganguly part of BCCI's seven-man Committee for Lodha reforms

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The committee's mandate is to "identify the few critical points in respect of the said judgement for the General Body of the BCCI to consider before its submission to the Hon'ble Supreme Court".

Big scores in knockouts will vindicate Kohli-Rohit selection: Manjrekar

Big scores in knockouts will vindicate Kohli-Rohit selection: Manjrekar

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Manjrekar, who has played 37 Tests and 74 ODIs, is one of the most respected cricket analysts and when asked about the legendary duo's future in T20Is post World Cup, he felt that it could be answered by the players themselves or the national chairman of selectors.

'Incredibly tough characters': Gambhir backs Kohli, Rohit

'Incredibly tough characters': Gambhir backs Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Gautam Gambhir put up a stout defence of under-pressure skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli.

'Nothing new, it's just a shame': A B de Villiers

'Nothing new, it's just a shame': A B de Villiers

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The cause of outrage is the presence of just one black player in the South Africa squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Australia's Gabba to be rebuilt for 2032 Games?

Australia's Gabba to be rebuilt for 2032 Games?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We believe there are other, more creative solutions than rebuilding the Gabba for the Games which provide a legacy for our sports and even greater access for fans to an exceptional Olympic and Paralympic Games.'

Nikhil Chopra, Ratra in race for BCCI selector's job

Nikhil Chopra, Ratra in race for BCCI selector's job

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The applicant should have played either 7 Tests or 30 first-class matches. A candidate with experience of 10 ODIs or 20 first-class matches will also be considered.

Shocking! Selectors set to leave out Samson, Gill for T20 WC

Shocking! Selectors set to leave out Samson, Gill for T20 WC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Sanju Samson, a strong contender for the US and Caribbean tour, faces competition due to his usual batting position at No. 3 for Rajasthan Royals.

No changes to India's winning squad for 2nd Test vs B'desh

No changes to India's winning squad for 2nd Test vs B'desh

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

The national selectors on Sunday retained the Indian team, which hammered Bangladesh by 280 runs in the opening Test here, for the second and final match in Kanpur.

Recommend reforms in BCCI, Verma tells Lodha Committee

Recommend reforms in BCCI, Verma tells Lodha Committee

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Livid over Narayanswami Srinivasan attending the Board of Control for Cricket in India's working committee meeting, Cricket Association of Bihar secretary Aditya Verma shot off a letter to the Justice Lodha Committee, requesting it to recommend administrative reforms in the cricket board.

Selectors unconcerned with Kohli's IPL strike rate

Selectors unconcerned with Kohli's IPL strike rate

Rediff.com2 May 2024

While Kohli's experience is invaluable, Agarkar believes that there are enough power-hitters in the line-up if there are high-scoring games.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Ponting on shortening Test cricket

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Ponting on shortening Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is against shortening of Test matches as he believes that four-day Tests might lead to more draws.

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Rauf's central contract may be 'restored'

Cricket Buzz: Ganguly to miss MCC meeting after mother falls ill

Cricket Buzz: Ganguly to miss MCC meeting after mother falls ill

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who is a member of the Marylebone Cricket Club World Cricket Committee, will skip its upcoming meeting at Lord's on August 11-12.

Former Test skipper to take over as Pakistan team chief selector

Former Test skipper to take over as Pakistan team chief selector

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Former Test captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector.

Will Paris Champ Be Stripped Of Gold Medal?

Will Paris Champ Be Stripped Of Gold Medal?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won gold in the women's 66kg boxing event at Paris 2024, is facing mounting calls to be stripped of her medal. A leaked medical report reveals that Khelif has internal testicles, an XY chromosomal pattern, and male testosterone levels.

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.

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.

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.

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

If BCCI helps them then the blind, deaf and wheelchair cricketers will all get benefited.

Olympic body takes control of Cricket South Africa

Olympic body takes control of Cricket South Africa

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'The ICC have also expressed some concerns (about the running of CSA) and we believe our decision is warranted, and that it will be embraced by the ICC.'