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I'll be back soon, says Lalit Modi after sweeping RCA polls

I'll be back soon, says Lalit Modi after sweeping RCA polls

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Back in the reckoning to return to the Board of Control for Cricket in India after being elected president of the Rajasthan Cricket Association, banned former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi said winning the polls is the first step towards returning to the Indian cricket board.

World Cup: Bookies go hi-tech

World Cup: Bookies go hi-tech

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The police have almost no way of tracking the $200 billion plus money flowing online during this World Cup.

IPL: The rollercoaster of a match left DC captain Iyer in tizzy!

IPL: The rollercoaster of a match left DC captain Iyer in tizzy!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Rabada said mixing the lengths worked in his favour in the Super Over.

Two additional reviews after 80 overs in Tests from Oct 1

Two additional reviews after 80 overs in Tests from Oct 1

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The International Cricket Council announced on Wednesday that teams will be allowed two additional reviews after 80 overs in an innings in Test matches where the Decision Review System is used from October 1.

Is this why BCCI wants Sachin, Sourav, VVS?

Is this why BCCI wants Sachin, Sourav, VVS?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

'My speculation is that the BCCI believes that it is dangerous for credible insiders to stay outside its area of influence. It wants people like these three cricketers inside the tent rather than outside it,' says Aakar Patel.

Pak PM Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Pak PM Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Khan's spokesman Dr Shehbaz Gill said that the prime minister has just a slight fever and cough.

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Torrid summer, acute coal shortage trigger blackouts in many states

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

From Jammu and Kashmir to Andhra Pradesh, consumers are facing power cuts ranging from 2 hours to 8 hours.

PCB to challenge ICC's decision to suspend Ajmal for illegal bowling action

PCB to challenge ICC's decision to suspend Ajmal for illegal bowling action

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been suspended for an illegal bowling action, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Former president Pawar to attend BCCI AGM after four years

Former president Pawar to attend BCCI AGM after four years

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

In a significant move, Mumbai Cricket Association's president Sharad Pawar has decided to attend the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Annual General Meeting, scheduled to be held in Chennai on November 20, after a gap of four years.

WI offie Shillingford barred due to suspect action

WI offie Shillingford barred due to suspect action

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed that an independent test had found the bowling action of the West Indies off-spinner Shane Shillingford to be illegal.

New president Manohar's 3-point agenda to clean BCCI's image

New president Manohar's 3-point agenda to clean BCCI's image

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Immediately after taking over as the Board of Control for Cricket in India president for the second time, Shashank Manohar stressed that his priority is to address the conflict of interest in the BCCI, prevent corruption and make the functioning of the Board transparent.

PHOTOS: Agarwal's double century puts India in control

PHOTOS: Agarwal's double century puts India in control

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Mayank Agarwal showed insatiable appetite for runs, converting his maiden Test hundred into a brilliant double before the Indian spinners tightened the noose around the exhausted South Africans on the second day of the first Test.

ICC says clampdown on bouncers unlikely

ICC says clampdown on bouncers unlikely

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

A clampdown down on bouncers is unlikely despite the death of Australian Phillip Hughes this week, International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson said on Sunday.

Plea in Supreme Court seeking e-auctioning of IPL media rights

Plea in Supreme Court seeking e-auctioning of IPL media rights

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

A bench comprising Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud said, "We will think over it".

Sri Lanka off-spinner Kaushal barred from bowling doosra

Sri Lanka off-spinner Kaushal barred from bowling doosra

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The 22-year-old, who has a distinctive high-knee run-up, can continue bowling off-breaks, the governing body said in a statement.

'Sign WADA code or miss Asian Games'

'Sign WADA code or miss Asian Games'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2009

Indian cricketers' refusal to sign the WADA anti-doping code has cast a shadow over their participation in next year's Asian Games, admits Indian Olympic Association (IOA) General Secretary Randhir Singh. Singh, though, said he does not see the situation worsening for the players.

OCA chief tells BCCI to accept WADA clause

OCA chief tells BCCI to accept WADA clause

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

OCA chief tells Indian cricketers to accept WADA clause The Olympic Council of Asia secretary-general Randhir Singh urged India's national cricketers to fall in line and accept the World Anti-Doping Agency's 'whereabouts' rule.

'Pakistan player hid mobile in his helmet'

'Pakistan player hid mobile in his helmet'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

A former Pakistan Test cricketer alleged that a national player had hidden a mobile phone inside the right earpiece of his helmet while waiting to bat during an international match.

Sri Lanka's Herath, Perera approached by bookies to fix Windies Test

Sri Lanka's Herath, Perera approached by bookies to fix Windies Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Lanka's sports minister said some 10 million rupees (around $70,000) had been offered to the players to lose the match. Police had mounted a search for the suspect who was said to have approached the two players

Now, 'No ball' if bowler breaks non-striker's wicket

Now, 'No ball' if bowler breaks non-striker's wicket

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

The International Cricket Council has introduced a new playing condition for Tests, One-Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals that requires the umpires to call 'no ball' whenever a bowler breaks the non-striker's wicket during a delivery.

Will BCCI take action against Shastri for 'abusing' Mumbai curator?

Will BCCI take action against Shastri for 'abusing' Mumbai curator?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur on Monday said action will be taken against team director Ravi Shastri if he is found guilty of reportedly abusing Mumbai Cricket Association curator Sudhir Naik following India's defeat in the fifth and final One-Day International against South Africa on Sunday.

Did BCCI arm-twist Sri Lanka to withdraw corruption report?

Did BCCI arm-twist Sri Lanka to withdraw corruption report?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

Even as the spot-fixing scandal rages on, Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) President I S Bindra has created a fresh controversy by claiming that a BCCI official had arm-twisted the Sri Lankan board to withdraw a report which violated the anti corruption regulations during India's tour of Sri Lanka in 2010.

South Africa's World T20-bound spinner Phangiso suspended over illegal action

South Africa's World T20-bound spinner Phangiso suspended over illegal action

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

South Africa left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso will miss the first two Twenty20 Internationals against Australia this week after his action was found to be illegal by the International Cricket Council's testing laboratory.

How sledging provoked Yuvi to hit 6 sixes in an over

How sledging provoked Yuvi to hit 6 sixes in an over

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks instances of sledging which backfired spectacularly.

Indian selectors to pick 15-man WC squad on Jan 17

Indian selectors to pick 15-man WC squad on Jan 17

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

The final 15-member Indian squad for the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in the sub continent will be picked by the national senior selection panel on January 17.

IPL: After close wins, KXIP focussing on process

IPL: After close wins, KXIP focussing on process

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'You can never prepare for Super Overs. No team does. So, you have to trust your bowler's gut. You trust your bowler, and let them believe their instinct and gut'

BCCI slapped Rs 52cr fine for unfair trade practices

BCCI slapped Rs 52cr fine for unfair trade practices

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission said held that the Board of Control for Cricket in India indulged in anti-competitive practices and slapped a penalty of Rs 52.24 crore on it.

Bond axed from New Zealand team

Bond axed from New Zealand team

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

However, New Zealand Cricket said the door has been left open for the fast bowler to represent his country again in the future.

BCCI discharging public function, subject to rule of law, SC told

BCCI discharging public function, subject to rule of law, SC told

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is not doing any business and is discharging a public function which makes it subject to rule of law, the Supreme Court was told on Wednesday.

Srini checks in; COA diktat puts BCCI in a fix ahead of SGM

Srini checks in; COA diktat puts BCCI in a fix ahead of SGM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanaswami Srinivasan will be back in focus as some of the Board's state units plan to prop up his name at its Special General Meeting on Sunday despite COA seeking Supreme Court directives on this issue.

Looking at lockdown star weddings

Looking at lockdown star weddings

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Apart from embracing parenthood, we saw a lot of celebrities getting married amidst the lockdown!

MCA finds One-State One Vote unacceptable, SGM adjourned

MCA finds One-State One Vote unacceptable, SGM adjourned

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday adjourned its Special General Meeting which was convened to discuss the implementation of the Lodha panel reforms where one of the key point of reform 'One State One Vote' has been unanimously rejected by the members. The 41-time Ranji Trophy champions will lose their voting rights as Maharashtra as the state will have their voting rights. The SGM was convened with the single point agenda - to consider amending the MCA's memorandum of rules and regulations following the apex court's July 18 order based on the Lodha panel recommendations.

South Africa spinner Phangiso reported for suspect action

South Africa spinner Phangiso reported for suspect action

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

South Africa's Aaron Phangiso has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action just weeks before the left-arm spinner will represent the national side at the World Twenty20 in India. The 32-year-old was reported after helping his domestic Lions side into the final of South Africa's provincial 50-over competition on Wednesday when he took 2-38 in eight overs. "Phangiso's action will now be scrutinised further in accordance with the CSA regulations," governing body Cricket South Africa said in a statement on Thursday. "He is required to undergo independent analysis by a member of the ICC panel of human movement specialists and is permitted to continue bowling until the results of the testing are known."

When will Imran Tahir play in IPL 2020? CSK CEO has an update

When will Imran Tahir play in IPL 2020? CSK CEO has an update

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Tahir himself understands that it is all about team composition and giving the right guys the nod with an eye on the conditions.

Unhappy BCCI to appeal against hefty CCI penalty

Unhappy BCCI to appeal against hefty CCI penalty

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is "very unhappy" with Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India's decision to impose a hefty penalty of Rs 52.24 crore for indulging in anti-competitive practices and is planning to seek legal recourse in this regard.

Champions League to be held in India

Champions League to be held in India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

BCCI vice-president Lalit Modi said the Twenty20 tournament will be played from September 29 to October 8 at three venues -- Jaipur, New Delhi and Mohali. With England participation in doubt, Pakistan has been convinced to replace them in the tournament, which was originally scheduled to feature top two Twenty20 domestic teams from India, Australia, South Africa and England.

Savant defeats Shetty, becomes MCA's interim president

Savant defeats Shetty, becomes MCA's interim president

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

MCA treasurer Ravi Savant, on Friday, defeated Prof Ratnakar Shetty by 10 votes to five to take over the reins of the Mumbai Cricket Association as its interim president in place of Vilasrao Deshmukh, who passed away early this month.

Fixing: Did ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit shield McCullum?

Fixing: Did ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit shield McCullum?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

The head of International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Unit has categorically rejected suggestions it struck a deal to protect New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum from punishment for not reporting an alleged match-fixing approach in 2008.

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The squad will then be trimmed to 15 for the ICC World Test Championship final against India at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton starting on June 18, as per ICC regulations.

Brain Fade2? No. Perera did not take help for DRS

Brain Fade2? No. Perera did not take help for DRS

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Perera did not take dressing room help for DRS review: SLC