News for 'District Cricket Association'

Delhi, Cuttack ready to host IPL matches shifted out of Maharashtra

Delhi, Cuttack ready to host IPL matches shifted out of Maharashtra

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The Delhi and District Cricket Association has offered to host the two IPL play-off games scheduled in Pune after the Bombay High Court ordered for their shifting from Maharashtra owing to the water crisis in the state.

BCCI new constitution: Mumbai lose permanent status, all NE states become voters

BCCI new constitution: Mumbai lose permanent status, all NE states become voters

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Indian cricket's one-time power centre Mumbai has lost its permanent voting status as per the new constitution of the Indian Cricket Board finalised by the Committee of Administrators (COA) appointed by the Supreme Court of India.

'As long as Pandya keeps cool, he will be an asset'

'As long as Pandya keeps cool, he will be an asset'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'After his back injury, he needs to look after himself.' 'He needs to keep working on his bowling.'

DDCA employee tests positive for COVID-19, Kotla shut down

DDCA employee tests positive for COVID-19, Kotla shut down

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

DDCA joint secretary Rajan Manchanda, the only active office-bearer in the absence of president and secretary, has given instruction to shut down Kotla till further notice as multiple employees will now have to go for quarantine and contact tracing needs to be done.

DDCA cancels Kohli felicitation ceremony in wake of Pulwama attack

DDCA cancels Kohli felicitation ceremony in wake of Pulwama attack

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The DDCA had decided to felicitate the three 'Delhi legends' before the start of the final ODI between India and Australia on Wednesday.

Cricket Buzz: Former England skipper Collingwood calls time on career

Cricket Buzz: Former England skipper Collingwood calls time on career

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Collingwood, 42, became the first England captain to win a trophy at a global tournament when he guided them to the ICC World T20 in 2010. He was part of three Ashes series wins over Australia before retiring from international cricket in 2011.

DDCA ombudsman puts Rajat Sharma's resignation on hold

DDCA ombudsman puts Rajat Sharma's resignation on hold

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Sharma had resigned on Saturday from his post, citing his inability to continue amidst 'various pulls and pressures', though without taking any name.

Umpire Ward stable after blow to head during Ranji match

Umpire Ward stable after blow to head during Ranji match

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Australian umpire John Ward is stable after sustaining a blow to the head while officiating in India's Ranji Trophy on Tuesday.

Delhi's Yash Dhull to lead India at U-19 World Cup

Delhi's Yash Dhull to lead India at U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

India will begin their campaign against South Africa at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on January 15.

DDCA defamation suit liable to be rejected: Kejriwal to HC

DDCA defamation suit liable to be rejected: Kejriwal to HC

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor has sought rejection of the suit by Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), claiming it is not maintainable as the alleged defamatory statement "does not contain any imputation concerning any persons whose identity can be established".

Finally, DDCA set to abolish proxy voting after Supreme Court order

Finally, DDCA set to abolish proxy voting after Supreme Court order

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The faction-ridden Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) will finally have to abolish their controversial proxy voting system after the landmark judgement passed by Supreme Court.

SC wraps up hearing on passing directions for reforms in BCCI

SC wraps up hearing on passing directions for reforms in BCCI

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

A marathon session of over a dozen hearings on implementation of Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha panel recommendations on structural reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India came to an end on Wednesday in the Supreme Court, which took the Indian cricket board to task over issues like fund utilisation and avoiding of performance audits.

Harbhajan's allegations pull the plug on PCA President's term

Harbhajan's allegations pull the plug on PCA President's term

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Chahal was facing multiple allegations with the primary one being, the enrolment of illegal voting members without consent from the Apex Council.

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Pakistan women cricket team's head coach New Zealander Mark Coles has resigned on Thursday, months before the ICC World T20 in Australia.

India reports another low in daily Covid cases in months at 38,310

India reports another low in daily Covid cases in months at 38,310

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23 and 40 lakh on September 5. It went past 50 lakh on September 16, 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11 and crossed 80 lakh on October 29.

Was India-England 2014 Old Trafford Test fixed?

Was India-England 2014 Old Trafford Test fixed?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Former team manager Sunil Dev makes stunning claims.

Delhi HC raps DDCA for sacking three selectors

Delhi HC raps DDCA for sacking three selectors

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The Delhi High Court on Monday suspended the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA)'s decision to remove three selectors appointed by Justice Mukul Mudgal. The Delhi High Court also asked the DDCA to clear all dues within 48 hours to cricketers, who are presently active.

DDCA mum on Sehwag felicitation after 'no communication from BCCI'

DDCA mum on Sehwag felicitation after 'no communication from BCCI'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) is still mum on whether it would arrange a felicitation ceremony for the retired legend Virender Sehwag, with their standard answer being "no communication from BCCI".

Kotla to host IPL Eliminator, second Qualifier instead of Eden

Kotla to host IPL Eliminator, second Qualifier instead of Eden

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Visakhapatnam to be common main venue for Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants, while Kings XI Punjab to play all their home matches at Mohali.

DDCA secy wants BCCI to expel of Pro-Lodha officials in unit

DDCA secy wants BCCI to expel of Pro-Lodha officials in unit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

In an explicable move, two joint secretaries of Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) have a written a letter to BCCI president Anurag Thakur seeking "expulsion of seven directors" including former Test opener Chetan Chauhan for supporting Lodha Panel reforms.

Jadeja quits as Delhi Ranji team coach

Jadeja quits as Delhi Ranji team coach

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Former Indian batsman Ajay Jadeja has resigned as the coach of the Delhi Ranji Trophy team.

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

"The granting of the Freedom of the City of London recognises how they have added their voices to the growing global movement to stamp out racism."

Pathan's healing touch for J&K via cricket

Pathan's healing touch for J&K via cricket

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'Jammu and Kashmir is a huge state, so to get the players together and put them on the right path, it is not easy, but I hope they will reap the benefits in the years to come.'

BCCI has no plans to remove Vengsarkar from NCA

BCCI has no plans to remove Vengsarkar from NCA

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Dilip Vengsarkar's future as a member of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) committee will only be decided when the Board of Control for Cricket in India holds it's next Annual General Meeting, even as the Board is set to appoint a full-time Special Projects director.

Rs 100 million worth IPL tickets sold in Rajkot

Rs 100 million worth IPL tickets sold in Rajkot

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The Gujarat Lions-RCB game -- featuring Virat's magnificent century -- earned the highest amount.

This South Africa umpire in 2nd Test has India roots

This South Africa umpire in 2nd Test has India roots

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

South African umpire Allahudien Paleker is having a fine Test debut in the ongoing second match of the series against India at the Wanderers in Johannesburg, but very few know that his family has its roots in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

DDCA Ranji Mess: Selector stages walkout; questionable calls by coach

DDCA Ranji Mess: Selector stages walkout; questionable calls by coach

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

When DDCA secretary Verma was contacted, he said that there hasn't been any wrong selections.

Delhi cricket mess: Former India pacer Bhandari assaulted at U-23 state trials

Delhi cricket mess: Former India pacer Bhandari assaulted at U-23 state trials

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Bhandari sustained head and ear injuries and was taken to Sant Paramanand Hospital at Civil Lines by his colleague Sukhvinder Singh.

Kohli turns nostalgic after DDCA unveils a stand in his name

Kohli turns nostalgic after DDCA unveils a stand in his name

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The Delhi batsman recently became the most successful India captain in Test cricket, surpassing Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

CSK's U-19 WC star Hangargekar accused of age-fudging

CSK's U-19 WC star Hangargekar accused of age-fudging

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Maharashtra State Sports Commissioner Omprakash Bakoria has written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India seeking 'strict action' against India Under-19 World Cup-winning member Rajvardhan Hangargekar for age fraud.

Kejriwal, Azad discharged in DDCA defamation case

Kejriwal, Azad discharged in DDCA defamation case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A Delhi court, on Thursday, discharged Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad in a criminal complaint filed against them by the Delhi and District Cricket Association and its then vice-president Chetan Chauhan for allegedly defaming the DDCA and Chauhan.

'Let's end unsavoury litigation': Now, Kejriwal apologises to Arun Jaitley

'Let's end unsavoury litigation': Now, Kejriwal apologises to Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Kejriwal's apology spree began last month, with "sorries" to the BJP's Nitin Gadkari, the Congress's Kapil Sibal and the Akali Dal's Bikram Singh Majithia.

Will submit report on Delhi Test to HC on Jan 18: Mudgal

Will submit report on Delhi Test to HC on Jan 18: Mudgal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Justice (Retd) Mukul Mudgal, who was appointed observer for the India versus South Africa Test match at the Feroz Shah Kotla last month, will be submitting his detailed report to the court on January 18. Justice Mudgal was appointed by the Delhi High Court after Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) moved court when the state government did not give the requisite permission to hold the Test match. "I will be submitting my report on the Delhi Test match to the Honourable High Court on January 18," Justice Mudgal told PTI on Thursday.

Will be transparent in all our dealings and focus on execution: Modi

Will be transparent in all our dealings and focus on execution: Modi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

With decks cleared for him to continue as president of Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) following rival Amin pathan's withdrawal of 'No Confidence Motion', former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi in a series of tweets spoke about making the state association "transparent".

Gambhir retained as Delhi skipper for upcoming Ranji season

Gambhir retained as Delhi skipper for upcoming Ranji season

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Out-of-favour India opener Gautam Gambhir has been retained captain of the Delhi team for the upcoming Ranji season as the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced a 15-member squad for the one-day Vijay Hazare trophy to be played in Himachal Pradesh.

Would've sacked Jaitley had I been PM: Kejriwal

Would've sacked Jaitley had I been PM: Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The Delhi chief minister also said the sports bodies should be free from politicians and be handled by professionals.

Nepal CA red-faced after using Sehwag picture on souvenir cover

Nepal CA red-faced after using Sehwag picture on souvenir cover

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The Cricket Association of Nepal has been left red-faced after using star Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag's picture in a Nepal national team jersey in its annual souvenir. The annual souvenir 2013, published by CAN, has a Sehwag action picture, wearing a deep blue jersey of the Nepal cricket team, on its cover.

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.

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Azharuddin, whose nomination was rejected two years ago, submitted his papers to former Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath on Wednesday.