News for 'Director of Cricket Operations'

Pakistan to review central contracts

Pakistan to review central contracts

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

In the wake of the doping bans imposed on Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, the PCB will conduct a review of central contracts awarded to players.

Tendulkar asks for larger sightscreens

Tendulkar asks for larger sightscreens

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

PCB's chief curator said the sightscreens were being increased by three feet in height and width

Yousuf, Malik to miss first SA Test

Yousuf, Malik to miss first SA Test

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

Pakistan have lost batsman Mohammad Yousuf and all-rounder Shoaib Malik for the first Test against South Africa.

Staff first, money later for new India coach Gambhir

Staff first, money later for new India coach Gambhir

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The financial nitty-gritties of Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India's head coach are yet to be worked out but that's the "last of his concerns" right now

Adani's son marries; tycoon donates Rs 10,000 cr

Adani's son marries; tycoon donates Rs 10,000 cr

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Billionaire Gautam Adani's younger son Jeet on Friday married fiance Diva Shah at a small and intimate, traditional ceremony with a close group of friends and family in attendance.

Saleem Altaf appointed Pak manager

Saleem Altaf appointed Pak manager

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

The former Test fast bowler was appointed after another former player Majid Khan turned down the offer.

Byju's fails to pay BCCI; faces bankruptcy proceedings

Byju's fails to pay BCCI; faces bankruptcy proceedings

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Edtech company Byju's, which was once India's most valuable start-up worth an estimated $22 billion, will face insolvency proceedings for failure to pay Rs 158.9 crore to cricket board BCCI. The Bengaluru bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday allowed bankruptcy proceedings against the firm and appointed an interim resolution professional, suspending the company's board of directors and freezing its assets.

Kumbh: 2 crore take Maghi Purnima dip; kalpvasis to return

Kumbh: 2 crore take Maghi Purnima dip; kalpvasis to return

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Amid heightened security measures, more than two crore devotees took a dip in the Sangam till 6 pm on Wednesday on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

PCB keen to save Shabbir's career

PCB keen to save Shabbir's career

Rediff.com17 Jul 2005

Pakistan Cricket Board will try to save sinking career of fast bowler Shabbir Ahmed by consulting Australian specialists

PCB sends Zaheer Abbas packing

PCB sends Zaheer Abbas packing

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

Talat Ali was named Pakistan manager for the Champions Trophy in India.

RCB coach Hesson on working with stars like Kohli

RCB coach Hesson on working with stars like Kohli

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson believes one certainly cannot teach the likes of Virat Kohli how to bat, and it is just about adding value to what the player already knows.

Malik to face inquiry

Malik to face inquiry

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

The PCB has set up a three-man inquiry committee to probe the conduct of Shoaib Malik for conceding a Twenty20 Cup match.

Three CEOs to lead Reliance-Disney media behemoth

Three CEOs to lead Reliance-Disney media behemoth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Viacom18 Media (Viacom18), and The Walt Disney Company announced on Thursday that they have completed the merger of Viacom18's media and JioCinema businesses into Star India (SIPL), creating a mega joint venture valued at Rs 70,352 crore. The new entity will be guided by three chief executive officers (CEOs), "who will lead the company into a new era of ambition and disruption", according to a joint statement. Kevin Vaz will lead the entertainment division across all platforms, Kiran Mani will head the combined digital division, and Sanjog Gupta will oversee the sports operations.

India to tour Pakistan next January

India to tour Pakistan next January

Rediff.com7 May 2005

India's date of arrival in Pakistan hasn't been finalised yet but the bilateral series will finish on February 15.

Ex-NIA chief Sharad Kumar to head BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit

Ex-NIA chief Sharad Kumar to head BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Sharad Kumar, former head of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), was named as the new chief of the BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit.

RCB hope to fill barren trophy cabinet with 'bold cricket'

RCB hope to fill barren trophy cabinet with 'bold cricket'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

RCB's Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson said the plan of the franchise in the auction was to look at players that will combine well with the retained squad.

'Pakistan stars prioritise T20 leagues over country'

'Pakistan stars prioritise T20 leagues over country'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Pakistan's on-field performances not affected by frequent changes in PCB, says acting chairman

What Happens When An IPL Game Ends

What Happens When An IPL Game Ends

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Between them, these Spin Punjab's Director of Cricket Operations Anil Kumble (619 Test wickets) and his former spinning partner Harbhajan Singh (417 Test wickets), who is plying his trade for the Kolkata Knight Riders this IPL season (though he hasn't got a game yet in the UAE phase), chat after the encounter.

Nets, Set, Go, Mumbai Indians!

Nets, Set, Go, Mumbai Indians!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

'The H.U.S.T.L.E. is on'.

RCB appoint Hesson and Katich for IPL 2020; part ways with Kirsten, Nehra

RCB appoint Hesson and Katich for IPL 2020; part ways with Kirsten, Nehra

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

RCB appoints Hesson as director of cricket operations, Katich named head coach

Miandad appointed director-general of PCB

Miandad appointed director-general of PCB

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Former Pakistan captain and coach Javed Miandad has been appointed director-general of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Miandad appeared in 124 Tests and 233 one-day internationals and is Pakistan's leading Test run getter with 8832 runs.

IPL 2024 gets high-tech umpiring with new 'smart replay' system

IPL 2024 gets high-tech umpiring with new 'smart replay' system

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

8 of Hawk-Eye's high-speed cameras are spread over the ground, and two Hawk-Eye operators will be seated in the same room as the TV umpire, providing him with images obtained by them as part of the Smart Replay System.

SC agrees to list plea related to Byju's insolvency proceedings

SC agrees to list plea related to Byju's insolvency proceedings

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to list for an early hearing the appeal of US-based creditor Glas Trust Company LLC against a judgment of the NCLAT, which had stayed insolvency proceedings against ed-tech firm Byju's and approving its Rs 158.9 crore dues settlement with the BCCI. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was urged by senior advocate NK Kaul, appearing for the ed-tech major, that the case needed to be heard at the earliest.

Fear of BCCI backlash, ECB turns down Lalit Modi

Fear of BCCI backlash, ECB turns down Lalit Modi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Unwilling to jeopardise its cordial relationship with the all-powerful BCCI, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rejected a lucrative 10-year buy-out offer of their franchise-based property 'The Hundred' from former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi, the Daily Telegraph reported.

How Siraj's advice helped RCB debutant Vyshak

How Siraj's advice helped RCB debutant Vyshak

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Vyshak Vijaykumar on Sunday said experienced campaigner Mohammed Siraj's advice helped him control his nerves in one of the most important matches of his career.

Sunday's Blockbuster streaming was all Ind-Pak cricket

Sunday's Blockbuster streaming was all Ind-Pak cricket

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

When the Pakistan innings ended, there were 1.1 crore viewers live on the app and this increased to 1.4 crore viewers during the innings break.

The Many Moods Of Virat Kohli

The Many Moods Of Virat Kohli

Rediff.com9 May 2022

An all-charged up Virat Kohli took the field as the RCB bowlers put up a spirited performance to guide their team to a thumping 67 run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Reliance net profit drops 5% in Q1 on weak O2C business

Reliance net profit drops 5% in Q1 on weak O2C business

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Reliance Industries Ltd, India's most valuable company, on Friday reported a 5 per cent drop in its June quarter net profit as lower fuel cracks and petrochemical margins outdid gains in telecom and retail businesses. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate's consolidated net profit was at Rs 15,138 crore, or Rs 22.37 per share, in April-June -- the first quarter of the current 2023-24 fiscal year -- compared to Rs 16,011 crore, or Rs 23.66 a share, earnings a year back, according to a company's statement.

SEE: Rajasthan Royals introduce virtual coaching, set up digital cricket academy app

SEE: Rajasthan Royals introduce virtual coaching, set up digital cricket academy app

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

In future versions, the app will not only expand its cricket coaching features, but will also focus on other aspects of the sport including mental and physical health, merchandising, and education.

Will Arjun Tendulkar Make His IPL Debut Today?

Will Arjun Tendulkar Make His IPL Debut Today?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Arjun has been part of the Mumbai Indians team for the last two seasons, and with his team at the bottom of the IPL 2022 points table, why doesn't Coach Mahela Jayawardene and Director of Cricket Operations Zaheer Khan invest faith in the boy Tendulkar just as they have done with Tilak and Dewald.

Bangar appointed RCB's batting consultant for IPL-14

Bangar appointed RCB's batting consultant for IPL-14

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Former India batsman Sanjay Bangar was on Wednesday appointed as the batting consultant of Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the upcoming season.

Green Park bookie 'curator' was originally tubewell operator

Green Park bookie 'curator' was originally tubewell operator

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Since the UP police in co-operation with BCCI's Anti- Corruption Unit (ACU) arrested alleged bookies who tried to tamper playing conditions before an IPL match between Delhi Daredevils and Gujarat Lions, the UP government has transferred Kumar to Ghazipur.

IPL: Boucher new Mumbai Indians coach; Punjab appoint Bayliss

IPL: Boucher new Mumbai Indians coach; Punjab appoint Bayliss

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Mark Boucher's appointment comes after Mahela Jayawardene stepped down as head coach to take on a bigger role at the franchise due to its increasing international presence.

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Delhi Capitals join hands with Satya Nadella to own MLC team in US

When Vini and Maxi Married Again...

When Vini and Maxi Married Again...

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore took time out from their IPL 2022 training and playing schedule to celebrate Vini Raman and Glenn Maxwell's wedding with a grand party at the team hotel last week.

How Tewatia took Gujarat Titans past Punjab Kings...

How Tewatia took Gujarat Titans past Punjab Kings...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Rahul Tewatia's consecutive sixes off the last two deliveries, with 12 runs required for victory, steered Gujarat Titans past Punjab Kings by six wickets in Friday's IPL match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

Byju Raveendran promises to pay July salary to staff once he gets control of accounts

Byju Raveendran promises to pay July salary to staff once he gets control of accounts

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Edtech firm Think and Learn, which owns Byju's brand, has not paid the July salary to employees as the company was unable to access its accounts due to a temporary stay granted by the Supreme Court on the NCLAT's decision, a top official said on Tuesday. On August 2, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) approved the Rs 158.9 crore dues settlement with BCCI and set aside insolvency proceedings against Byju's.

Katich, Hesson back Kohli to stay as RCB skipper

Katich, Hesson back Kohli to stay as RCB skipper

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore's head coach Simon Katich and Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson backed Virat Kohli to stay as the captain despite yet another IPL heartbreak and the criticism around it.