News for 'Director of Cricket'

Women's T20 WC: India-Pakistan Blockbuster on...

Women's T20 WC: India-Pakistan Blockbuster on...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Edgbaston on June 14.

To The Rescue After The Cloudburst

To The Rescue After The Cloudburst

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

The Birla Who Turned His Back On Cricket

The Birla Who Turned His Back On Cricket

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

In December, Aryaman Birla made a decision that would surprise many: he announced an 'indefinite sabbatical' from cricket.

Casual Gaming To Gain From RMG Ban

Casual Gaming To Gain From RMG Ban

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'There is responsibility to make great games that are played by audiences, that fill the gap from an entertainment perspective.'

Op Sindoor: When IPL was thrown into uncertainty

Op Sindoor: When IPL was thrown into uncertainty

Rediff.com16 May 2025

RCB were set to play the Lucknow Super Giants the next day, May 9, the same day the IPL was officially suspended for a week due to rising military tensions.

Cricket wins Japanese hearts

Cricket wins Japanese hearts

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'Cricket has been included in the 2028 Olympic Games as well. So the organising committee is very keen on including that in the 2026 Asian Games as well.'

'Need a football court!': SC on 2000 accused in Senthil Balaji case

'Need a football court!': SC on 2000 accused in Senthil Balaji case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court has criticized the Tamil Nadu government for implicating over 2000 individuals in the cash-for-jobs scam involving former minister V Senthil Balaji, demanding details of all accused and witnesses.

Young Indian star joins county side Hampshire

Young Indian star joins county side Hampshire

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Young India batter Tilak Varma has signed with Hampshire to play four matches in the ongoing Rothesay County Championship between June 22 and August 1.

RCB's Hazlewood set to return ahead of IPL playoffs

RCB's Hazlewood set to return ahead of IPL playoffs

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Josh Hazlewood is likely to rejoin Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the IPL playoffs, having recovered from a shoulder niggle.

Jay Shah vows to take cricket to unprecedented heights

Jay Shah vows to take cricket to unprecedented heights

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Elected unopposed in August, Jay Shah became the youngest and fifth Indian to take over as the ICC chair. His term began on December 1.

Patidar, Jitesh, Krunal's Celebratory Dance

Patidar, Jitesh, Krunal's Celebratory Dance

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

As the victorious RCB squad returned to their team hotel in Ahmedabad late Tuesday night, they were welcomed like true champions-with dhol beats, thunderous cheers, and an atmosphere electric with celebration.

Flintoff's son part of Lions squad for India A series

Flintoff's son part of Lions squad for India A series

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Andrew Flintoff's 17-year-old son Rocky and fit-again pacer Chris Woakes were on Wednesday named in England Lions squad for the two four-day games against India A at home.

PIX: Tendulkar in elite company as stars descend at Wimbledon

PIX: Tendulkar in elite company as stars descend at Wimbledon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Sachin Tendulkar was snapped, flanked by 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and Bjorn Borg, who has won 11 majors.

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Shailesh Jejurikar has 'always made an effort to stay close to his roots.'

Hesson takes charge of Pakistan's ODI, T20 teams

Hesson takes charge of Pakistan's ODI, T20 teams

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson will take charge of Pakistan's limited-overs sides from May 26, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday.

Shoaib Akhtar faces Rs 1 billion defamation notice

Shoaib Akhtar faces Rs 1 billion defamation notice

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Television host and former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official Dr. Nauman Niaz has served a Rs1 billion (approximately INR 30.46 crore or 346 million) defamation notice to former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar following controversial comment made during a channel show on May 25.

Zimbabwe name Ballance as consultant for England Test

Zimbabwe name Ballance as consultant for England Test

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Zimbabwe have appointed former England batter Gary Ballance as a coaching consultant for a four-day test against their hosts in Nottingham this month, officials said on Tuesday.

IPL 2024: England's Bobat to join RCB as director of cricket

IPL 2024: England's Bobat to join RCB as director of cricket

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore have appointed England men's Performance Director Mo Bobat as their new director of cricket following the departure of Mike Hesson.

IPL 2025: How smart auction strategy sparked RCB's dream run

IPL 2025: How smart auction strategy sparked RCB's dream run

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The appointment of Mo Bobat and Andy Flower and Dinesh Karthik into the coaching staff changed the template, and it reflected in RCB's approach in the auction room in 2024.

'Pressure? Handled. History? Made'

'Pressure? Handled. History? Made'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Sachin Tendulkar was effusive in his praise for Akash Deep after India's thumping 336-run win at Edgbaston

Can Waqar Younis revive Pakistan cricket's fortunes?

Can Waqar Younis revive Pakistan cricket's fortunes?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is contemplating appointing former captain Waqar Younis as the director of cricket affairs.

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.' 'The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati to overcome their loneliness.'

DK compares Kohli's work ethics to Djokovic, Bryant

DK compares Kohli's work ethics to Djokovic, Bryant

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

'One of the things I love about Virat's thought process on the game is, it is always the aggressive option.'

Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya's Karaoke Duet Goes Viral

Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya's Karaoke Duet Goes Viral

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The Instagram video has drawn significant attention due to the controversial backgrounds of both Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya.

'Abhishek Has Gone Through A Lot'

'Abhishek Has Gone Through A Lot'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'It's a tremendous accomplishment to have a father like Amitabh Bachchan and still be so sorted, to not taste the kind of success that he should have and yet be so balanced.'

'Found ball tampering and security issues challenging'

'Found ball tampering and security issues challenging'

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Just-retired ICC match referee David Boon says ball tampering and security issues were the biggest challenges that he found "confronting" during his 14-year tenure in the position.

CSA shuts door on IPL playoff dreams for SA stars

CSA shuts door on IPL playoff dreams for SA stars

Rediff.com14 May 2025

WTC Final-bound SA players likely to miss IPL playoffs

'Kagiso is now back having served the time'

'Kagiso is now back having served the time'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

GT's director of cricket Vikram Solanki. asserted that all procedures were followed by the concerned parties in this case as the 29-year-old Rabada trained with Gujarat Titans ahead of their clash against Mumbai Indians.

England stars under fire! McCullum calls for humility

England stars under fire! McCullum calls for humility

Rediff.com21 May 2025

England head coach Brendon McCullum feels his players have lacked humility in their recent public utterances and he would like to see them win back respect from fans ahead of the tough home series against India and the Ashes later this year.

Captaincy sits lightly on Gill

Captaincy sits lightly on Gill

Rediff.com6 May 2025

For the fourth-placed Titans, Shubman has also found a perfect foil in left-handed B Sai Sudharsan as opening partner. On his part, Sudharsan has topped the charts for the Titans with 504 runs in 10 matches at 50.40 and a strike rate of 154.12 with five half-centuries.

Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, DGMO behind Pak ceasefire talks, gets additional post

Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, DGMO behind Pak ceasefire talks, gets additional post

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

It is considered one of the most crucial appointments within the Indian Army, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.

Virat Kohli shuns spotlight; targets IPL glory with RCB

Virat Kohli shuns spotlight; targets IPL glory with RCB

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Retirement from Test cricket has not taken the competitive edge out of Virat Kohli and the star batter is ambitiously focusing on what he can achieve with RCB in IPL 2025.

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'I don't know how long cinema will survive.'

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

'Metro... In Dino Is The Life I Have Lived'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'Very rarely does a film give you the opportunity to do this, I was constantly improvising and adding scenes on the set.'

How Sanath Jayasuriya has turned around Sri Lanka cricket

How Sanath Jayasuriya has turned around Sri Lanka cricket

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

With Sri Lanka's cricket team performing better under Sanath Jayasuriya, he is all set to get a contract extension.

Gillespie exposes PCB's broken promises

Gillespie exposes PCB's broken promises

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has claimed that he is still waiting on some remuneration from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Another cricket club exposed for racism in England

Another cricket club exposed for racism in England

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Essex have been fined 100,000 pounds ($132,190) after admitting to a charge of racism at the county club which they failed to address between 2001 and 2010, England's Cricket Regulator said on Wednesday.

England batter Malan retires from international cricket

England batter Malan retires from international cricket

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Dawid Malan has retired from international cricket

Change imminent in point system in next WTC cycle?

Change imminent in point system in next WTC cycle?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

The current WTC system awards the same number of points -- 12 for a win, six for a tie and four for a draw -- which has given rise to discontent that India, England and Australia -- the Big Three in cricket -- "are disadvantaged as they play more games against each other".

Will data science prove to be the game-changer in IPL 2025?

Will data science prove to be the game-changer in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, spoke about how one should be interpreting data and what should be used from the heap that is available currently in the cricketing ecosystem.