News for 'District Cricket Association'

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.

ACSU: Why DDCA official was in dressing room

ACSU: Why DDCA official was in dressing room

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Pradeep Agarwal, a member of the DDCA's sports working committee, was seen in the Indian dressing room, where only team members and officials are allowed.

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.

Desmond Haynes willing to coach T20 team for IPL

Desmond Haynes willing to coach T20 team for IPL

Rediff.com10 Jul 2010

Former West Indies opener Desmond Haynes on Saturday said he is open to be a coach for any Twenty20 team for the next edition of IPL.

'Supreme Court has not given any order to destroy cricket'

'Supreme Court has not given any order to destroy cricket'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'Whatever the reforms the Supreme Court has approved for BCCI, it won't be possible to implement it all.'

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.

ICC charges Indian umpire for anti-corruption violation

ICC charges Indian umpire for anti-corruption violation

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The ICC did not specify the incidents related to the breach.

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.

Kirti Azad applies for Delhi state selector's job

Kirti Azad applies for Delhi state selector's job

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Azad, who is now politically affiliated to the Congress party, was earlier with the BJP. He has had his share of differences with the late Arun Jaitley when he was the DDCA president.

Chauhan against ICC using 'suspension' word

Chauhan against ICC using 'suspension' word

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) vice-president Chetan Chauhan is not amused at the way the ICC appeal's commissioner used the word 'suspension' while rejecting BCCI's plea against the Feroze Shah Kotla ban.

'Insulted' Kirti Azad walks out of DDCA AGM

'Insulted' Kirti Azad walks out of DDCA AGM

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The bickering within the Delhi and District Cricket Association over the Ferozeshah Kotla pitch fiasco took an ugly turn on Tuesday with board member Kirti Azad storming out of the body's annual general meeting, claiming he was insulted for raising the issue.

Kotla ODI abandoned because of dangerous pitch

Kotla ODI abandoned because of dangerous pitch

Rediff.com27 Dec 2009

The fifth One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Sunday was abandoned because the pitch was found to be dangerous to play on. Sri Lanka were reduced to 83 for five wickets after 23.3 overs when the players left the field.

Madan Lal named Delhi coach

Madan Lal named Delhi coach

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

The DDCA also appointed former Test batsman Yashpal Sharma as chief selector.

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.

Rajat Sharma resigns as DDCA president

Rajat Sharma resigns as DDCA president

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Senior journalist Rajat Sharma resigned as president of the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association, on Saturday, citing his inability to continue amidst "various pulls and pressures" within the organisation.

Jaitley convinces Sehwag to stay in Delhi

Jaitley convinces Sehwag to stay in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Putting a temporary end to the controversy surrounding Virender Sehwag's threat to leave Delhi for Haryana, Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said that the issues raised by the player are genuine and that they would be acted upon. He, however, did not touch upon the role of the controversial sports committee, which has been accused by the player of most of the wrongdoing.

Pitch ready for Delhi match

Pitch ready for Delhi match

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

Sehwag wants to quit Delhi

Sehwag wants to quit Delhi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Indian opener Virender Sehwag has threatened to quit the Delhi Ranji team, alleging interference in selection matters by the DDCA Sports Committee members.

New-look Delhi for Ranji ODIs

New-look Delhi for Ranji ODIs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

Delhi omitted Aakash Chopra, Sarandeep Singh and Rahul Sanghvi from the Ranji Trophy one-day tournament squad.

English cricketer Sarah Taylor to step into man's world, again!

English cricketer Sarah Taylor to step into man's world, again!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The English 'keeper will become first woman to play alongside men in an elite cricket competition in Australia Two years ago she'd played beside men for Walmley in the Birmingham and District Premier League in England.

Radhey Shyam returns as Kotla chief curator

Radhey Shyam returns as Kotla chief curator

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Two days after the pitch fiasco that led to the abandonment of the fifth India-Sri Lanka one-dayer, the DDCA on Tuesday brought back old hand Radhey Shyam as the chief curator of Ferozeshah Kotla.

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.

Kotla ODI tickets to be refunded

Kotla ODI tickets to be refunded

Rediff.com27 Dec 2009

The Delhi and District Cricket Association apologised for the fiasco that led to the cancellation of the fifth India-Sri Lanka ODI and promised that it will not be repeated.

Delhi announce new look team

Delhi announce new look team

Rediff.com21 Dec 2003

Four players will miss the Ranji Trophy match against Andhra after they were picked to play for India 'A'.

Delhi given March 17 deadline

Delhi given March 17 deadline

Rediff.com5 Mar 2005

The DDCA was give a deadline of March 17 to prepare the Feroz Shah Kotla ground for hosting the Indo-Pak ODI next month.\n

Srinivasan throws his weight around, re-elected unopposed at BCCI AGM

Srinivasan throws his weight around, re-elected unopposed at BCCI AGM

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

A defiant N Srinivasan was elected unopposed as BCCI President for a third year during the Board's AGM in Chennai on Sunday even though he will not take charge till further orders from the Supreme Court.

Prabhakar to help Delhi bowlers

Prabhakar to help Delhi bowlers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The former all-rounder was roped in as a senior bowling consultant for the Delhi Ranji Trophy team.

Delhi squad isolate; SRH-Mumbai Indians cancel practice

Delhi squad isolate; SRH-Mumbai Indians cancel practice

Rediff.com4 May 2021

'We have been self-isolating in our rooms since this afternoon,' sources within the DC camp said.

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.

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.

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.

'Tendulkar scared of rising deliveries'

'Tendulkar scared of rising deliveries'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

Former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz said that Sachin Tendulkar is afraid of rising deliveries.

Sreesanth and Pathan are finished: Sarfraz

Sreesanth and Pathan are finished: Sarfraz

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

The former Pakistan pacer blames a combination of modern coaching methods and muddled thinking by the Indian team management for that.

Sourav Ganguly takes charge as BCCI president

Sourav Ganguly takes charge as BCCI president

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The 47-year-old Ganguly was officially entrusted with the task of heading Indian cricket for the next nine months at the BCCI's General Body meeting in Mumbai, ending a tumultuous 33-month reign of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA).

Sehwag to lead Delhi

Sehwag to lead Delhi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

The dashing batsman will lead the team for the Ranji Trophy this season.

Huge demand for Delhi ODI passes

Huge demand for Delhi ODI passes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

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.

Fire-safety concerns for Delhi Test

Fire-safety concerns for Delhi Test

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

"The DDCA has 96 hours to try and meet the minimum requirements," said Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit.