News for 'District Cricket Association'

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.

Delhi govt constitutes inquiry commission for DDCA probe

Delhi govt constitutes inquiry commission for DDCA probe

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Issuing a notification, the Delhi government constituted one member commission of inquiry to probe into DDCA matter.

BCCI 'SGM' adjourned, Srinivasan attends meeting

BCCI 'SGM' adjourned, Srinivasan attends meeting

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The decision to adjourn the meeting was taken after it was learnt that COA had sought Supreme Court directions on who all are eligible to be BCCI's representative in ICC meetings.

Congress victory dashes Yediyurappa loyalist Bommai's dream of return

Congress victory dashes Yediyurappa loyalist Bommai's dream of return

Rediff.com13 May 2023

There are critics who say the Bommai's government was not able to counter the Congress narrative to paint his administration as corrupt, a factor that helped the Congress surge in the May 10 assembly elections.

DDCA fails to get Govt nod, 4th Test set to be shifted to Pune

DDCA fails to get Govt nod, 4th Test set to be shifted to Pune

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

The fourth and final Test match between India and South Africa to be held in Delhi from December 3-7 is set to be moved to Pune after the Arvind Kerjiwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government refused to grant Delhi and District Cricket Association the required permissions to host the match.

'Virender Sehwag Gate' to welcome fans at Delhi's Kotla stadium

'Virender Sehwag Gate' to welcome fans at Delhi's Kotla stadium

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) named Gate 2 of the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi as the 'Virender Sehwag Gate'.

Ranchi to host India-Sri Lanka T20 after DDCA says will not

Ranchi to host India-Sri Lanka T20 after DDCA says will not

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Snubbed by the Delhi high court, the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association on Friday officially intimated the Board of Control for Cricket in India that it will not be able to host the second India-Sri Lanka Twenty20 International on February 12. The BCCI named Ranchi as the new venue for the match.

This cricketer has won 2 World Cups for India

This cricketer has won 2 World Cups for India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'Disability is god's gift.' 'Had I not been blind, I don't think I would have got the chance to represent my country.'

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

PHOTOS: Great moment at Kotla! BCCI felicitates Sehwag

PHOTOS: Great moment at Kotla! BCCI felicitates Sehwag

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) felicitated the recently-retired Virender Sehwag at his home ground Feroz Shah Kotla on Thursday before the start of the fourth Test match between India and South Africa.

'He said we should show attitude and courage while facing the Aussies'

'He said we should show attitude and courage while facing the Aussies'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

V V S Laxman, who scored an incredible 281 to lead India's amazing comeback in the Eden Gardens Test against Australia, recalls Chetan Chauhan's role in that memorable triumph.

Next CBI raid at Sisodia or Satyendra Jain's office, claims Kejriwal

Next CBI raid at Sisodia or Satyendra Jain's office, claims Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Quoting unnamed Prime Minister's Office sources, he claimed that officers under Sisodia and Jain are being pressured to get something wrong signed from the two ministers.

Vajpayee's initiative must be taken forward: Advani on Modi's Pak visit

Vajpayee's initiative must be taken forward: Advani on Modi's Pak visit

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Vajpayee had travelled to Lahore in a bus from India in 1999 and started a peace initiative with Pakistan in 2004.

Kriti Azad not to take Shah's 'advice', will hold presser

Kriti Azad not to take Shah's 'advice', will hold presser

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

"It was a good meeting (with Shah). I will hold the press conference on Sunday," he said.

Lalit Modi resigns from RCA, says 'goodbye to cricket administration'

Lalit Modi resigns from RCA, says 'goodbye to cricket administration'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Lalit Modi resigned as the president of the Nagaur District Association, marking an end to his presence in the Rajasthan Cricket body, which was banned by the Board of Control for Cricket in India for allowing the tainted administrator in its fold.

Lawsuit filed against USACA by Ram Varadarajan and CCA

Lawsuit filed against USACA by Ram Varadarajan and CCA

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

Ram Varadarajan and California Cricket Academy have filed a lawsuit against United States of America Cricket Association,Inc(USACA) alleging history of electoral delays and manipulation at the USACA present board members.

Jaitley pulls out of DDCA elections; it's Bedi vs Bansal

Jaitley pulls out of DDCA elections; it's Bedi vs Bansal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) president Arun Jaitley has decided against contesting the upcoming state association elections scheduled on December 30 paving way for his confidant Sneh Bansal to take on legendary Bishan Singh Bedi in a prestigious fight.

Duck tales: Kasargod U-19 girls all bowled out without scoring

Duck tales: Kasargod U-19 girls all bowled out without scoring

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Interestingly, all 10 batters were dismissed in a similar fashion as they were all bowled with Wayanad's VJ Joshitha picking up a hat-trick.

BCCI should implement Lodha recommendations, Bedi and Azad tell Supreme Court

BCCI should implement Lodha recommendations, Bedi and Azad tell Supreme Court

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Former Indian team captain Bishan Singh Bedi and ex-cricketer Kirti Azad on Thursday batted in the Supreme Court for implementation of Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee's recommendation on structural reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Meet the new DDCA boss

Meet the new DDCA boss

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Rajat Sharma beat Madan Lal by 517 votes to become the new president of Delhi and Districts Cricket Association.

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.

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'In this assembly election, Muslims here will vote for one who works, but also one who safeguards their identity.' 'Their existence is more important they feel, than a faulty light meter. So yes, a Muslim representative will make a difference.'

Playing in South Africa is different than playing for an IPL team: Bedi

Playing in South Africa is different than playing for an IPL team: Bedi

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Former skipper Bishan Singh Bedi slammed the curtailing of India's tour of South Africa, saying the players should have got more practice matches to prepare and acclimatise to the conditions.

Speculation ends! DDCA gets clearance to host World T20 semi-final

Speculation ends! DDCA gets clearance to host World T20 semi-final

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Ending a days of speculation, Delhi, on Wednesday, got the go ahead to host the World Twenty20 semi-final as scheduled on March 30 after the embattled DDCA got the requisite clearances to use the contentious R P Mehra Block at the Feroze Shah Kotla Stadium.

Bedi to contest against Jaitley in DDCA elections

Bedi to contest against Jaitley in DDCA elections

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi announced his candidature against Arun Jaitley for the post of the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) president in the upcoming association elections scheduled for December 30.

Cricket Roundup: North eastern set to play Ranji Trophy next year; Ganguly invites Sangakkara

Cricket Roundup: North eastern set to play Ranji Trophy next year; Ganguly invites Sangakkara

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) on Friday assured that all six north eastern states will be playing Ranji Trophy as individual units next season with Board of Control for Cricket in India GM (Game Development), Ratnakar Shetty, given charge of their smooth integration.

After Saha, Ishant out of reckoning?

After Saha, Ishant out of reckoning?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Has the long due transition phase kicked in for India's Test team?

Unprecedented security cover for Indo-Pak WC match

Unprecedented security cover for Indo-Pak WC match

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Unprecedented security cover was thrown in and around the Punjab Cricket Association stadium in Mohali on ahead of Wednesday's high-profile World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan, which will be witnessed by the Prime Ministers of both the countries.

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.

Ex-BCCI chief Srinivasan's daughter elected TNCA president

Ex-BCCI chief Srinivasan's daughter elected TNCA president

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Rupa Gurunath, daughter of former Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Narayanswami Srinivasan, was elected unopposed as president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association on Thursday. She is the first woman to head a state unit of the Indian cricket board.

HC terms Jethmalani's remarks against Jaitley 'scandalous'

HC terms Jethmalani's remarks against Jaitley 'scandalous'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The HC said if such remarks were made on instructions of Kejriwal, then he should 'first step into the box'.

Who is Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka's new CM

Who is Basavaraj Bommai, Karnataka's new CM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The 61 year-old leader was the Minister for Home Affairs, Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislature in Yediyurappa's council of ministers that was dissolved on Monday and was also the Minister in-charge of Haveri and Udupi Districts.

Why BCCI's top officials are in trouble yet again...

Why BCCI's top officials are in trouble yet again...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued show cause notice to Board of Control for Cricket in India's acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary to explain why its order on the Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee recommendations has not be implemented so far.

Cric Buzz: BCCI bans Delhi player; Smith set to join CSA

Cric Buzz: BCCI bans Delhi player; Smith set to join CSA

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Prince Ram Niwas Yadav has been banned by the BCCI from domestic cricket for the next two seasons after being found guilty of fudging his age in under-19 tournaments.

Tickets worth Rs 1.2 crore sold for 2nd ODI

Tickets worth Rs 1.2 crore sold for 2nd ODI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

The Kerala Cricket Association confirmed that tickets worth Rs 1.2 crore have already been sold ahead of the second ODI, to be held in Kochi on Wednesday.

DDCA case: Kejriwal gets bail after appearing before court

DDCA case: Kejriwal gets bail after appearing before court

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The court said that the offence of defamation was bailable and granted bail to Kejriwal on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 10,000 and a surety of the like amount.

Life changing IPL deal for tennis-ball star 'Narine'

Life changing IPL deal for tennis-ball star 'Narine'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

For tennis-ball sensation Ramesh Kumar, the Rs 20 lakh contract with KKR has ensured that his father doesn't have to make a living as a cobbler and his mother no longer needs to criss-cross villages in Punjab's Fazilka district to sell bangles.

Jadeja's name proposed as coach by DDCA's Executive Comm

Jadeja's name proposed as coach by DDCA's Executive Comm

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The logjam at the Delhi District Cricket Association is all set to end as 19 members of the all-powerful executive committee proposed the name of former India batsman Ajay Jadeja for the chief coach's post.

Rousing welcome for Natarajan, Rahane, Shardul

Rousing welcome for Natarajan, Rahane, Shardul

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Chants of 'aala re aala Ajinkya aala' headlined a red carpet welcome for Ajinkya Rahane

Winter session of Lok Sabha ends, 13 bills passed amid din

Winter session of Lok Sabha ends, 13 bills passed amid din

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

In the session which concluded on Wednesday, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan preferred to carry on with the listed business even as protesting Congress members stormed the Well and shouted slogans, many times walking out of the House for the day.