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What Helped Kohli Rediscover Form...

What Helped Kohli Rediscover Form...

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The 42-day break would give Kohli the time to introspect, and rejuvenate his cluttered mind.

'Banned' Azhar's meeting with Ranji players in Delhi irks BCCI

'Banned' Azhar's meeting with Ranji players in Delhi irks BCCI

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India shot off a letter to the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) for allowing some of the Vidarbha cricketers to flout the Anti-Corruption norms by speaking to former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin during a Ranji Trophy match against Delhi at Feroz Shah Kotla last week.

No net bowlers for India A camp at Kotla

No net bowlers for India A camp at Kotla

Rediff.com27 May 2012

It was bowlers like Parvinder Awana, Bhuvenshwar Kumar, Rahul Sharma, Akshay Darekar who did bulk of the bowling in extremely hot conditions in Delhi.

Spin legend Bishan Bedi undergoes bypass surgery

Spin legend Bishan Bedi undergoes bypass surgery

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Bedi underwent the procedure 2-3 days back and he is expected to be discharged from the hospital soon

Centre scraps Delhi govt's DDCA probe panel, says its 'illegal'

Centre scraps Delhi govt's DDCA probe panel, says its 'illegal'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The Centre has declared as "unconstitutional and illegal" the constitution of an inquiry commission into the DDCA affairs by the Delhi government.

AAP govt steps in to save Delhi Test, meet BCCI chief

AAP govt steps in to save Delhi Test, meet BCCI chief

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party are going all out to ensure that the fourth and final Test match between India and South Africa is not shifted out of the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium.

Mudgal donates entire DDCA fees to Delhi Police Martyrs' Fund

Mudgal donates entire DDCA fees to Delhi Police Martyrs' Fund

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

the Delhi High Court-appointed former Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) observer Justice Mukul Mudgal decided to donate his entire fees amounting to Rs 15 lakh to the Delhi Police Martyrs' Fund.

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.

Cricketers, political class mourn Chetan Chauhan's death

Cricketers, political class mourn Chetan Chauhan's death

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

After his cricket career, Chetan Chauhan twice served as a Member of Parliament and also worked for the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) in various capacities.

BCCI committees for 2011-12

BCCI committees for 2011-12

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Following are the various committees and sub-committees of the Board of Control for Cricket in India for the year 2011-12, selected at its 82nd AGM, in Mumbai, on Monday.

Ravi Jain to be media manager on Lankan tour

Ravi Jain to be media manager on Lankan tour

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

DDCA joint secretary Ravi Jain will be the media manager of the Indian cricket team on the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.

Buzz: Dhawan to lead Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy

Buzz: Dhawan to lead Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Will request Bedi to withdraw his demand of removing his name from a stand: DDCA Prez

India's injury woes: Dhawan out of T20s, Ishant sidelined from Tests in New Zealand

India's injury woes: Dhawan out of T20s, Ishant sidelined from Tests in New Zealand

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out of the five-match T20 series in New Zealand due to a shoulder injury

Who will be BCCI's acting chief?

Who will be BCCI's acting chief?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

As of now, BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, along with GM MV Sridhar, is likely to look after the day-to-day functioning of the board.

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after India captain Virat Kohli as announced earlier.

DDCA didn't support Mohinder when BCCI ousted him: Bedi

DDCA didn't support Mohinder when BCCI ousted him: Bedi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi has blasted the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) for not "pulling their weight behind" Mohinder Amarnath who was removed from selector's post after his first season.

Former India opener Chetan Chauhan critical

Former India opener Chetan Chauhan critical

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The health condition of former India opener Chetan Chauhan, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, has worsened after he developed multi-organ failure and he is now on ventilator support at a medical facility in Gurugram.

Gambhir backs Hurst' decision, slams DDCA

Gambhir backs Hurst' decision, slams DDCA

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Contradicting his home association, star batsman Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday said Match Referee Alan Hurst did the right thing by abandoning the fifth and final India-Sri Lanka ODI because the Ferozeshah Kotla track was not fit for an international game.

Nehra bowls from 'Ashish Nehra End' as DDCA pays tribute

Nehra bowls from 'Ashish Nehra End' as DDCA pays tribute

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Paying a tribute to the retiring Ashish Nehra, the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Wednesday named one of the playing ends at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi after the veteran seamer.

AAP gives 'clean chit' to Rajendra Kumar

AAP gives 'clean chit' to Rajendra Kumar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

AAP leader Sanjay Singh said Kumar, who serves as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's principal secretary, has a clean service record that spans over 27 years, in which allegations of corruption were never made against him.

'BCCI acted as per rules while suspending RCA'

'BCCI acted as per rules while suspending RCA'

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday said it acted as per its rules and regulations while suspending the Rajasthan Cricket Association just after former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi was declared elected president of the state cricket body.

ICC pitch consultant inspects Kotla wicket

ICC pitch consultant inspects Kotla wicket

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

ICC's chief pitch consultant Andy Atkinson on Sunday inspected the Feroze Shah Kotla pitch, which was banned for one year from hosting international matches after the abandoned India-Sri Lanka game in Delhi last year.

No mention of Jaitley in Delhi govt's probe report on DDCA

No mention of Jaitley in Delhi govt's probe report on DDCA

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Jaitley, who headed the DDCA between 1999 and 2013, has been under opposition attack even though he has maintained his innocence.

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

They took the centre-stage in the showpiece, showed the world what they are made of and walked away from the global meet with honour and distinction.

Jadeja stopped from playing local match

Jadeja stopped from playing local match

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

‘We started the game, but after about five to seven overs Delhi and District Cricket Association officials arrived and said they would not let me play,’ Jadeja said.

DDCA to disburse IPL prize for best ground to its 112 staff

DDCA to disburse IPL prize for best ground to its 112 staff

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association will disburse its entire IPL prize-money of Rs 12.5 lakh among its 112 groundsmen and chief curator Ankit Datta after getting the go-ahead from Justice Mukul Mudgal, who was its observer during the cash-rich Twenty20 league last season.

Sehwag feels players will come out against DDCA

Sehwag feels players will come out against DDCA

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

After Gautam Gambhir and Ishant Sharma joined sides with him in his battle against Delhi's cricket administrators, star batsman Virender Sehwag declared on Tuesday that more players will follow suit.

Gill fined 100 per cent of match fee, Shorey docked 50 per cent1

Gill fined 100 per cent of match fee, Shorey docked 50 per cent1

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Controversy erupted in the first hour of the match with India player Gill involved in a heated argument with on-field umpire Mohamed Rafi after being given out.

Cricketers, Olympic stars mourn Jaitley's death

Cricketers, Olympic stars mourn Jaitley's death

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Cricket administration was among the many hats Arun Jaitley wore in public life and in his death, the players remembered the man who seamlessly juggled roles, and stood by them in their hour of need.

Bedi tried to get his undeserving son in Delhi team: Gambhir

Bedi tried to get his undeserving son in Delhi team: Gambhir

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Gautam Gambhir on Sunday alleged former India captain Bishan Bedi of indulging in nepotism while trying to push his son Angad in Delhi's age-group teams.

I don't have to stoop to conquer: Bedi hits back at Gambhir

I don't have to stoop to conquer: Bedi hits back at Gambhir

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Gautam Gambhir launched a scathing attack on Bishan Singh Bedi after Navdeep Saini's dream debut in international cricket.

Sri Lanka chickened out of fifth ODI: DDCA

Sri Lanka chickened out of fifth ODI: DDCA

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Sri Lanka "chickened out" of their fifth and final ODI against India fearing defeat and match referee Alan Hurst unnecessarily called off the match, an unrepentant Delhi and District Cricket Association alleged in New Delhi on Monday.

Kohli to receive BCCI's cricketer of the year award

Kohli to receive BCCI's cricketer of the year award

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

India captain Virat Kohli's phenomenal batting form fetched him the BCCI's best cricketer award for two seasons, while World Cup stars Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana were chosen for the women's equivalent of the honour.

DDCA maintains pitch was not unfit

DDCA maintains pitch was not unfit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) accepted International Cricket Council's decision on Kotla fiasco but refused to agree to the finding that pitch was unfit.

BCCI  to tell ICC pitch was 'poor'

BCCI to tell ICC pitch was 'poor'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

The BCCI top brass met in Mumbai on Sunday to draft their reply to the ICC showcause notice on the December 27 pitch fiasco at Ferozeshah Kotla so that the venue evades an international ban and gets away with a fine.

Kapil gives his pension to orphanage

Kapil gives his pension to orphanage

Rediff.com21 May 2004

The former India captain and coach called upon well-off cricketers to gift the money to others in need.

Did Delhi Capitals pitch coordinator 'mislead' Ponting on Kotla track?

Did Delhi Capitals pitch coordinator 'mislead' Ponting on Kotla track?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

DDCA official said that neither did Ponting speak to any of the groundsmen, nor was he promised a fast track.

Sehwag toiling on shortcomings

Sehwag toiling on shortcomings

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The dashing opener's coach says he bats for at least an hour daily and faces a variety of bowlers, both fast and spin.

DDCA staff protest at Kotla demanding passes for Ind-Eng ODI

DDCA staff protest at Kotla demanding passes for Ind-Eng ODI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

The hankering for tickets ahead of the second India-England ODI on Sunday created quite a scene at the Feroze Shah Kotla stadium where the Delhi and District Cricket Association's own staff protested demanding passes for the match on Monday.