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'IPL Governing Council can review KXIP's grievances'

'IPL Governing Council can review KXIP's grievances'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

'The process is that the team reports the matter through the captain and team manager. After that, we assess it as the governing council. The match referee also puts in his report wherein he can mention the same," an IPL Governing Council official told ANI.

Sasikala to be back in TN on Feb 7, Dinakaran already sees changes

Sasikala to be back in TN on Feb 7, Dinakaran already sees changes

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

V K Sasikala, late J Jayalalithaa's confidante would return to Tamil Nadu on February 7 from Bengaluru and a grand welcome from party cadres awaited her right from the state's border, Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary T T V Dinakaran said in Madurai on Wednesday.

Restriction on sound, fireworks cost Mumbai IPl final

Restriction on sound, fireworks cost Mumbai IPl final

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Indian Premier League chairman Ranjib Biswal clarified on Thursday that sound and fireworks restriction in Mumbai was just one of the many reasons to shift the final from the commercial capital to Bangalore. The Mumbai police has a regulation about sound permission till 10 pm and hosting the closing ceremony without a sound and light show would not have been possible.

Srinivasan attended IPL meeting despite SC order, alleges Verma

Srinivasan attended IPL meeting despite SC order, alleges Verma

Rediff.com15 May 2014

The unrecognised Cricket Association of Bihar chief Aditya Verma asked BCCI's interim president Sunil Gavaskar to clarify whether N Srinivasan attended an Indian Premier League meeting despite a Supreme Court order restraining him from participating in any Board activity.

Kohli, Dhoni set to be retained by respective IPL franchises

Kohli, Dhoni set to be retained by respective IPL franchises

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

India skipper Virat Kohli and his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni are among the top players who are set to be retained by their respective IPL franchises, Royal Challengers Bangalore and comeback outfit Chennai Super Kings respectively.

IPL final to stay in Bangalore, despite MCA plea

IPL final to stay in Bangalore, despite MCA plea

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Mumbai Cricket Association's promise to comply with all the conditions notwithstanding, the Indian Premier League's Governing Council has decided that the June 1 final of the T20 tournament would be held in Bangalore as announced earlier.

Atwal, Chopra tied-10th at USPGA Q-School

Atwal, Chopra tied-10th at USPGA Q-School

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

Danny Ellis leads the field after the penultimate round in the six-day Final Qualifying Stage of the US PGA Tour.

Kings XI Punjab report umpiring error to match referee

Kings XI Punjab report umpiring error to match referee

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The incident took place in the 19th over of KXIP's chase when Mayank Agarwal played a shot and took two runs. However, on-field umpire Menon deemed it a single.

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.

Atwal climbs to tied-12th position

Atwal climbs to tied-12th position

Rediff.com7 Dec 2003

The top-30 golfers in the Final Stage Qualifiers would earn a direct entry into the US PGA Tour.

These fans can't wait to cheer for their 'Men in yellow'!

These fans can't wait to cheer for their 'Men in yellow'!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

For the fans of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the end of the ban period from Indian Premier League is a big step forward as they look forward to seeing the 'Men in Yellow' back at their den, M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

BCCI set to pay Rs 800 crore compensation to Kochi Tuskers

BCCI set to pay Rs 800 crore compensation to Kochi Tuskers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is set to pay a huge compensation of more than Rs 800 crore to disbanded Indian Premier League franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala for terminating their contract in 2011.

Sasikala won't be taken back, says AIADMK

Sasikala won't be taken back, says AIADMK

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Asking her to keep away from the party, senior party leader K P Munusamy asserted that under no circumstances could Sasikala enter the AIADMK.

IPL Governing Council defers decision on MCA protest

IPL Governing Council defers decision on MCA protest

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The IPL Governing Council has deferred its decision over the protest letter it received from the Mumbai Cricket Association against shifting of the cash-rich league's final from Wankhede to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

Two new teams to replace CSK and RR?

Two new teams to replace CSK and RR?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Having two new teams for the next two editions of Indian Premier League in place of suspended Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals was among the two proposals put forward by the IPL Governing Council in its meeting.

Govt permits oil firms to raise diesel prices

Govt permits oil firms to raise diesel prices

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

India's policy to subsidise retail prices of fuels such as diesel, which accounts for about 40 per cent of refined fuel consumption, is a major drain on the budget.

New Zealand offers to host IPL: BCCI official

New Zealand offers to host IPL: BCCI official

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

New Zealand is the latest country after the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka which has offered to host the Indian Premier League in case the T20 league can't be held in India due to rising cases of coronavirus. The postponement announcement of the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in October-November in Australia, is imminent, creating a window for the 13th edition of IPL.

IPL 10 players auction to be held in Bengaluru next month

IPL 10 players auction to be held in Bengaluru next month

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The Indian Premier League players' auction for season 10, which will be the final edition under the existing 10-year contract, will be held in Bengaluru next month. The IPL franchises' workshop will be organised in Dubai, decided the event's Governing Council in a meeting in New Delhi. It was learnt that centres in Maharashtra such as Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur will be allowed to hold matches in the 10th edition of the tournament that started in 2008 amid much fanfare.

Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai's U-14 squad

Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai's U-14 squad

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun has been selected to play for Mumbai U-14 in the West Zone leg matches of the BCCI tournament which will be held in Ahmedabad from January 20 to February 1.

5 foreign players: Sahara needs consent of franchises

5 foreign players: Sahara needs consent of franchises

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

The IPL Governing Council has asked Sahara Pune Warriors to obtain the consent of all the franchises to field five foreign players in the fifth edition of the T20 tournament.

CLT20 likely to be shifted to South Africa

CLT20 likely to be shifted to South Africa

Rediff.com31 May 2012

The high-profile Champions League Twenty20 cricket tournament, which was scheduled to be held at various venues in India in October, is likely to be shifted to South Africa due to logistical problems.

COVID-19 impact: Foreign players not available for IPL till April 15 due to fresh visa restrictions

COVID-19 impact: Foreign players not available for IPL till April 15 due to fresh visa restrictions

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The government issued a fresh advisory with a ban on all existing foreign visas, except a few categories like diplomatic and employment, till April 15 in the wake of new positive cases of novel coronavirus in the country.

Can Sarah carve out a new career in male-dominated Extreme Sailing?

Can Sarah carve out a new career in male-dominated Extreme Sailing?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

British sailor and double Olympic gold medallist Sarah Ayton is carving out a new career as a coach in the ultra-competitive, male-dominated world of high-performance sailing - a kind of Formula One on water.

'BCCI has no intention to lecture Ashwin after Mankading controversy'

'BCCI has no intention to lecture Ashwin after Mankading controversy'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Indian cricket board said there is no need for it to step in.

Will Dhoni be back at CSK in next year's IPL?

Will Dhoni be back at CSK in next year's IPL?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Set to make a comeback next season after serving a two-year ban Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals might be allowed to retain players who played for Rising Pune Supergiants and Gujarat Lions in the last two years, going by a proposal floated by the Indian Premier League's Governing Council.

IPL 2020 to be held from Sept 19 to Nov 8

IPL 2020 to be held from Sept 19 to Nov 8

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

While there were speculations that IPL will start from September 26, the BCCI decided to advance it by a week in order to ensure that the Indian team's tour of Australia is not jeopardised.

Will IPL consider broadcasters' demand?

Will IPL consider broadcasters' demand?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

BCCI is planning aggressively to have an IPL in the United Arab Emirates provided the central government green-lights their request for a shift due to the rising cases of COVID-19.

BCCI set for major changes at AGM, president may no longer approve team

BCCI set for major changes at AGM, president may no longer approve team

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

As a follow-up to the views expressed by Shashank Manohar soon after being re-elected as BCCI president earlier this month, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is all set to appoint an Ombudsman at its Annual General Meeting which will be held at its headquarters in Mumbai on November 9.

COA to review India's Test debacle in South Africa

COA to review India's Test debacle in South Africa

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The Committee of Administrators (COA) running the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to conduct a review of India's dismal performance in South Africa.

Buzz: Karunaratne reveals SL's new-look Test jersey

Buzz: Karunaratne reveals SL's new-look Test jersey

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Uncapped left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar has joined the test squad from the Pakistan A team currently in Hamilton.

'No decision on Pak players for IPL auction'

'No decision on Pak players for IPL auction'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

The IPL Governing Council has not taken any decision on whether to include or exclude players from Pakistan for the Indian Premier League's players' auction scheduled for January 8-9 next year, a member of the Twenty20 League's ruling body said.

IPL Governing Council meet over Kochi on Nov 28

IPL Governing Council meet over Kochi on Nov 28

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

With the 30-day notice period given to the Kochi consortium ending on November 27, the IPL Governing Council will meet in Nagpur on Sunday to take a call on the fate of the franchise.

Bolt cruises to win in 400 metres race

Bolt cruises to win in 400 metres race

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Jamaican Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt cruised to victory in his first individual race of the season, clocking 46.37 seconds over 400 metres at the GC Foster Classic in Kingston on Saturday.

Man who uncovered IPL fixing joins BCCI's anti-corruption wing

Man who uncovered IPL fixing joins BCCI's anti-corruption wing

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Former Delhi Police commissioner Neeraj Kumar was on Monday appointed as chief advisor of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Anti Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) for a term of one year.

The India-born model who won Miss Universe Australia

The India-born model who won Miss Universe Australia

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Melbourne based Priya Serrao is the first beauty queen from the country with an Indian connection.

Rajasthan Royals have tough task to rise up

Rajasthan Royals have tough task to rise up

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Royals' new Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara is confident that the team's young Indian fast bowlers will rise to the challenge in this year's Indian Premier League.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

There was eye-catching sports action the world over and we summarise it all in this breathtaking photo feature...

Arbitrator asks BCCI to pay 550 CRORE to Kochi Tuskers!

Arbitrator asks BCCI to pay 550 CRORE to Kochi Tuskers!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday indicated it will appeal against former Chief Justice of India R C Lahoti's report that went in favour of Kochi Tuskers, the erstwhile Indian Premier League franchise whose contract was terminated by the Board in 2011 because of an alleged breach of contract.

IPL set to introduce exclusive umpires for no-balls

IPL set to introduce exclusive umpires for no-balls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The IPL Governing Council is planning to have an umpire assigned specifically to check no-balls after a number of howlers in the past few seasons led to heightened concerns about quality of Indian match officials.

Hike customs duty on steel products, govt urged

Hike customs duty on steel products, govt urged

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Considering rising dumping of steel into India, steel sector seeks hike in customs duty on steel and steel products from 5% to 15%, and hike export duty on iron ore.