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Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The members who were present at the 93rd BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bengaluru on Sunday requested incumbent secretary Jay Shah to speed up the process of finding his successor to keep the transition of power as smooth as possible.

After 11 years, Kohli returns to Ranji... but...

After 11 years, Kohli returns to Ranji... but...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli has been named in Delhi's 22-member provisional squad for their next Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra in Rajkot but doubts remain about his participation after it came to light that he is nursing a niggle.

Shivakumar dismisses reports of dinner meet with MLAs

Shivakumar dismisses reports of dinner meet with MLAs

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Ministers K H Muniyappa, Mankal Vaidya, Dr M C Sudhakar, MLAs N A Haris, Ramesh Bandisiddegowda, H C Balakrishna, Ganesh Hukkeri, Darshan Dhruvanarayana, Ashok Kumar Rai, K Y Nanjegowda were among those present in the meeting, the sources added.

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Lionel Messi's much-anticipated visit to India has received its final seal of approval with the Argentine superstar set to kick off his three-city tour in Kolkata on December 12.

Rishabh Pant will continue treatment in Dehradun: DDCA

Rishabh Pant will continue treatment in Dehradun: DDCA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) director Shyam Sharma on Saturday met Rishabh Pant at Max Hospital in Dehradun and expressed satisfaction at the treatment being given to the cricketer.

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Ganguly is one of the 11 members of the world cricket committee, chaired by Mike Brearley of MCC, which announced the new Laws of Cricket, to be incorporated in the ICC Playing Conditions.

Cricketers Azad, Pathan bamboozle opponents at polls

Cricketers Azad, Pathan bamboozle opponents at polls

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

WC star Azad beats state BJP heavyweight Ghosh from Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency

Cricketer booked for forging documents to get into Tripura team

Cricketer booked for forging documents to get into Tripura team

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

The player, a resident of Barrackpore town in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, allegedly forged documents, like Permanent Resident of Tripura Certificate (PRTC) and Ration Card, to play for Tripura, they said.

First time in India! Test match called off without a ball being bowled

First time in India! Test match called off without a ball being bowled

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

This was only the eighth time in Test cricket history that a match was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

30 minutes, 25,000 people, and a flawless evacuation!

30 minutes, 25,000 people, and a flawless evacuation!

Rediff.com9 May 2025

We had to evacuate 25,000 people without pressing panic button: IPL chairman Dhumal

Congress' Cricket Promise In MP

Congress' Cricket Promise In MP

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'The concept of an MP IPL team is the brainchild of Kamal Nath.' 'If the Congress government comes to power in the state, he will assemble an IPL team for MP with the assistance of his business contacts.'

Former Aus Test cricketer guilty in drug bust

Former Aus Test cricketer guilty in drug bust

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

But the ex-Australian spinner Stuart MacGill was acquitted in a charge of commercial drug supply

How Bangar is helping Kohli redefine his game

How Bangar is helping Kohli redefine his game

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli, struggling for form, will be playing in Delhi's last league game against Railways at the Kotla from January 30.

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

According to ESPNCricinfo, Shubman Gill has also confirmed his availability for Punjab's upcoming Ranji Trophy sixth-round fixture against Karnataka, set to begin on January 23.

'Cricket diplomacy has worked'

'Cricket diplomacy has worked'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

'If the Indians won hearts in Pakistan, we are here to do the same,' says PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan.

Rejected by Pakistan, Kaleem Makes History

Rejected by Pakistan, Kaleem Makes History

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

On Friday night in Abu Dhabi, that same man -- now 43 and wearing Oman's colours -- stood tall against cricket's biggest stars and proved that dreams have no expiry date.

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

His nomination was announced by the outgoing President, Anthony Wreford, at the MCC Annual General Meeting at Lord's in May this year.

'Unless Vaibhav Faces Success And Failure, He Won't Be A Great Player'

'Unless Vaibhav Faces Success And Failure, He Won't Be A Great Player'

Rediff.com1 May 2025

'He has to face both aspects of life to mature as a cricketer.'

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been officially suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan.

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Another name change in Yogi's UP; Mustafabad to be renamed...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Following the alleged molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore, a Madhya Pradesh minister advises players to inform local authorities when going out due to their popularity in India.

DDCA to form Cricket Improvement Committee

DDCA to form Cricket Improvement Committee

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), under fire for the Kotla pitch fiasco, is willing to consider a long standing demand to form a Cricket Improvement Committee for efficient and transparent functioning of the body.

Legal battles, new squads: Bihar's Ranji Trophy drama unfolds

Legal battles, new squads: Bihar's Ranji Trophy drama unfolds

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Bihar squad for the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season was finally picked on Tuesday after extensive deliberations and legal wranglings.

Arrest warrant issued against former IPL cricketer Lamichhane over alleged rape

Arrest warrant issued against former IPL cricketer Lamichhane over alleged rape

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Police, however, said that it is collecting evidence, including CCTV footage, regarding the incident, It said that nothing can be said without properly investigating the matter.

Saha RETIRES! Signs off after 28 glorious years

Saha RETIRES! Signs off after 28 glorious years

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha retires from all forms of cricket

Tribal role in freedom struggle overlooked to favour a 'few families': Modi

Tribal role in freedom struggle overlooked to favour a 'few families': Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party for allegedly neglecting the tribal community's contributions to India's freedom struggle during its 60-year rule. He spoke at an event marking Janjatiya Gaurav Divas and inaugurated development projects for tribal communities.

How this 13-year-old Bihar boy became a Royal...

How this 13-year-old Bihar boy became a Royal...

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

On the second and final day of the Indian Premier League mega auction in Jeddah, Vaibhav, at 13 years and eight months, became the youngest cricketer ever to be picked by a franchise. Rajasthan Royals bought him for Rs 1.10 crore.

Nepal court sentences cricketer Lamichhane to 8-year imprisonment in a rape case

Nepal court sentences cricketer Lamichhane to 8-year imprisonment in a rape case

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The Nepal court on Wednesday sentenced star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane to eight years imprisonment in a rape case.

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vimal Khumar and Pradosh Ranjan Paul struck massive hundreds as Tamil Nadu piled up 399 for two against Nagaland on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Dimapur on Saturday.

Former cricketers seek action against DDCA

Former cricketers seek action against DDCA

Rediff.com27 Dec 2009

Expressing shock at how a pitch unsuitable for an international match was prepared for the fifth and final ODI between India and Sri Lanka at Ferozeshah Kotla in New Delhi, former cricketers on Sunday demanded strong action against Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA).

Calls to boycott rape-accused cricketer rise in Nepal

Calls to boycott rape-accused cricketer rise in Nepal

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Users have taken social media by storm against the cricket regulatory body using #BoycottCAN which has gone viral in the Himalayan nation.

'Virat's presence raises the profile of Ranji match'

'Virat's presence raises the profile of Ranji match'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Security beefed up for Kohli's Ranji comeback

Cong's Shivakumar stuns Karnataka assembly by singing RSS anthem

Cong's Shivakumar stuns Karnataka assembly by singing RSS anthem

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Shivakumar's recital came when the Bharatiya Janata Party legislators accused Shivakumar of being an 'abettor' of the stampede as he created mass frenzy.

Why Justice Mudgal issued a warning to Delhi cricket officials

Why Justice Mudgal issued a warning to Delhi cricket officials

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The Delhi high court-appointed observer Justice Mukul Mudgal on Wednesday issued a stern warning to the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA), stating that 'any hindrance caused by any official in preparation of the matches (domestic and international), the blame of the failure will be entirely on the DDCA officials'.

Indian players wear black armband in memory of Jaitley

Indian players wear black armband in memory of Jaitley

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The Indian cricket team wore black armbands as a mark of respect for former union minister and veteran cricket administrator Arun Jaitley, who passed away on Saturday after prolonged illness.

Ex-cricketer held for smuggling opium

Ex-cricketer held for smuggling opium

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Rakesh Saini was nabbed from a barrier during routine checking on Sunday, police said.

IPL: Punjab vs DC match called off, fans evacuated

IPL: Punjab vs DC match called off, fans evacuated

Rediff.com8 May 2025

IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was abruptly halted midway due to escalating security concerns on Thursday.

How Uma Chetry broke barriers to become Assam's first national cricketer

How Uma Chetry broke barriers to become Assam's first national cricketer

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Uma Chetry becomes first cricketer from Assam to make it to India senior team

Gambhir in committee to 'restore glory days' of Delhi cricket

Gambhir in committee to 'restore glory days' of Delhi cricket

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Former Test opener Gautam Gambhir was on Friday named a government nominee in the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) managing committee and he has made it clear that he would do his bit to "restore glory days" of the much-maligned association.

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Jay Shah expressed his vision to grow the global reach of the sport with a particular focus on the opportunity of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

MCA keen to resume cricket in COVID-hit Mumbai

MCA keen to resume cricket in COVID-hit Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray requesting the government to issue necessary guidelines for training resumption after three-month lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. While some top players like Shardul Thakur resumed outdoor training at a local ground at Boisar in Maharashtra's Palghar district, India vice-captain Rohit Sharma also had his first stint of training outdoors having followed the gym routine prepared by trainer Nick Webb.