News for 'Cricket Improvement Committee'

'No differences between Babar and Shaheen'

'No differences between Babar and Shaheen'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf denied any groupings in the dressing room.

Why India coach Gambhir's position is 'not safe'

Why India coach Gambhir's position is 'not safe'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir has already been asked a few tough questions after the 0-3 defeat at home to New Zealand and if the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is also lost, it can all go downhill for the former opener.

Rohit to challenge BCCI's family travel rule?

Rohit to challenge BCCI's family travel rule?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has expressed his reservations about certain clauses in the BCCI's new disciplinary guidelines, particularly the restriction on families accompanying players on long tours. The guidelines, reportedly prepared at the behest of head coach Gautam Gambhir, have sparked debate within the team, with Sharma indicating he will discuss the matter with the BCCI secretary.

Why Tharoor Gives The Congress A Headache

Why Tharoor Gives The Congress A Headache

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The Kerala unit of the Congress instantly gets a headache when Shashi Tharoor lets loose one of his observations showering flowers on enemy territory. With every such action triggering controversy within a nervous Congress party, some feel it is high time Tharoor showed a degree of solidarity with the ideals of his party, notes Shyam G Menon.

Gavaskar returns to MCA after a decade

Gavaskar returns to MCA after a decade

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Sunil Gavaskar has returned to head the Mumbai Cricket Association's Cricket Improvement Committee after a decade's absence from any activities connected with his cricketing alma mater.

ECB under immense pressure to expunge racism in cricket

ECB under immense pressure to expunge racism in cricket

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The British government has supported to limit public funding for cricket unless it takes concrete steps to rid of racism

What is the road ahead for Hardik Pandya?

What is the road ahead for Hardik Pandya?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

After being overlooked for the India T20I captaincy, Hardik Pandya's leadership future at Mumbai Indians looks to be on shaky ground.

Amre appointed Mumbai batting coach

Amre appointed Mumbai batting coach

Rediff.com4 May 2006

While Karsan Ghavri continues to be the overall coach.

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Cricket Australia targets sport's inclusion at 2032 Olympics

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Cricket Australia have targeted the inclusion of the sport at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics as part of a strategic plan to expand participation and maintain the game's position at the heart of the country's sporting culture.

SLC invites retired judges to form independent panel

SLC invites retired judges to form independent panel

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The committee will consist of retired Supreme Court judges S I Imam and Rohini Marasinghe, and Irangani Perera, retired High Court judge.

Gambhir is clear in his intent and communication: Gill

Gambhir is clear in his intent and communication: Gill

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Shubman Gill, the vice-captain of India's white-ball teams, praised the new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, for his clear thinking

Agarkar is Mumbai senior team's chief selector

Agarkar is Mumbai senior team's chief selector

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar has been appointed as the chairman of the selection committee for the senior and under-23 Mumbai men's team by the Mumbai Cricket Association.

Former stumper Dighe appointed as Mumbai coach

Former stumper Dighe appointed as Mumbai coach

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Former Test stumper Sameer Dighe was on Friday named as the new coach of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team for next season.

Ghavri is new Mumbai coach

Ghavri is new Mumbai coach

Rediff.com29 Jun 2005

The former India pace bowler took over the post following the resignation of Chandrakant Pandit.

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

Pawar wants Tendulkar to come forward and help Mumbai cricket

Pawar wants Tendulkar to come forward and help Mumbai cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Sharad Pawar appealed to batting great Sachin Tendulkar to help Mumbai cricket in a bid to bring it back to its glory years.

Ranji roundup: Ghavri named Saurashtra coach

Ranji roundup: Ghavri named Saurashtra coach

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Former India pacer Karsan Ghavri has been appointed as the coach for the Saurashtra team for the upcoming season of Ranji Trophy.

MCA's Rs 2 crore bounty for its Ranji Trophy champs

MCA's Rs 2 crore bounty for its Ranji Trophy champs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Mumbai squad led by Aditya Tare, which thrashed Saurashtra by an innings and 21 runs in the Ranji Trophy final inside three days, has earned a cash bonus of Rs 2 crore from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).

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.

T20 World Cup: Leave out Kohli at your own peril

T20 World Cup: Leave out Kohli at your own peril

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Kohli is the man for the big occasion and has been scoring runs consistently across formats, says Harish Kotian.

MCC recommends limiting bilateral ODIs

MCC recommends limiting bilateral ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'In many ways, cricket is growing and, on the surface, seems financially strong. However, we are increasingly seeing a game which focuses on a powerful few, as opposed to a democratic and inclusive approach for the benefit of the whole sport.'

BCCI working committee to meet on July 16

BCCI working committee to meet on July 16

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

The BCCI Working Committee will meet in Delhi on July 16 to discuss and ratify the recommendations made by the technical committee for an overhaul of domestic cricket.

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

This is purely cricketing invitation and shouldn't be mixed with politics: BCCI VP Shukla on Pakistan visit

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Newly-elected Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja on Monday said resumption of bilateral assignments with India is "impossible right now" and he is "not in a hurry" for it either as his focus is solely on his country's domestic circuit at this point.

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.

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.

Cricketers to be educated on off-field behaviour

Cricketers to be educated on off-field behaviour

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

With the #MeToo movement taking the world by storm, sexual harassment came up for discussion at the three-day ICC Board meetings in Singapore, which concluded on Saturday.

Amol Muzumdar set to take charge as head coach of Indian women's team

Amol Muzumdar set to take charge as head coach of Indian women's team

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Muzumdar was the only one to appear for the interview in person.

Pakistan team under scanner ahead of World Cup squad announcement?

Pakistan team under scanner ahead of World Cup squad announcement?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday held a review meeting of their woeful Asia Cup show in the wake of their World Cup squad announcement.

BCCI set to launch vaccination drive for cricketers

BCCI set to launch vaccination drive for cricketers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'We are working on having the IPL in India and we are hopeful that we would be able to organise it'

Chandrakant Pandit named as new Mumbai coach

Chandrakant Pandit named as new Mumbai coach

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Former India wicketkeeper Chandrakant Pandit was chosen as the coach of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team.

ODI World Cup: Probe underway after Sri Lanka fail to earn direct qualification

ODI World Cup: Probe underway after Sri Lanka fail to earn direct qualification

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

After Sri Lanka failed to earn direct qualification for the upcoming ODI World Cup, a technical committee began their investigation.

Fans prefer Tests over One-day cricket, shows MCC survey

Fans prefer Tests over One-day cricket, shows MCC survey

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

'Overwhelmingly, Test cricket came out as the format that interests fans the most, regardless of country supported or age'

Binny & Co Take Charge At BCCI

Binny & Co Take Charge At BCCI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Roger Binny was elected unopposed at the BCCI's AGM in Mumbai alongside Jay Amit Shah, who was re-elected secretary for a second successive term.

Cricket Buzz: Haddin named assistant coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad

Cricket Buzz: Haddin named assistant coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The former Australia wicketkeeper joins former England coach Trevor Bayliss, who was appointed Sunrisers head coach last month.

Buzz: Cricket Australia sacks employee for abortion tweets

Buzz: Cricket Australia sacks employee for abortion tweets

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

In a startling revelation, a former Cricket Australia employee, on Monday, alleged she was sacked because she campaigned for improved abortion rights and criticised the state government on social media.

'Focused, passionate, disciplined Rahane has come of age'

'Focused, passionate, disciplined Rahane has come of age'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Former captain and ex-chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar said that Rahane has come of age.

WTC Final promises thrills, sell-out crowds

WTC Final promises thrills, sell-out crowds

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC expecting full crowds for at least first four days of WTC final at Oval

Truth in the AI era

Truth in the AI era

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Can legislation enable this, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Controversy over Lord's cricket ground overhaul

Controversy over Lord's cricket ground overhaul

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

The Marylebone Cricket Club, which owns Lord's Cricket Ground, is embroiled in allegations of "high-handedness" over a planned overhaul of the London-based stadium.