News for 'Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association'

Head hammers hundred as Australia down NZ in thriller

Head hammers hundred as Australia down NZ in thriller

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The 2019 runners-up looked out of the contest after Ravindra fell in the 41st over but James Neesham injected fresh drama with a never-say-die 58 but it was not enough in the end.

Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Delhi Capitals have never won the IPL despite featuring top talent over the years. Under Axar Patel's leadership, they will hope IPL 2025 finally ends their title drought.

Can Mumbai Indians Bounce Back After Horror 2024?

Can Mumbai Indians Bounce Back After Horror 2024?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

At the mega auction, Mumbai Indians made some strategic buys, in a bid to build a strong team around their solid Indian core consisting of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jaspreet Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma.

Himachal doesn't want to host India v Pak WT20 tie, BCCI in a fix

Himachal doesn't want to host India v Pak WT20 tie, BCCI in a fix

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The much-awaited India-Pakistan World Twenty20 clash is in jeopardy after the Himachal Pradesh government expressed its inability to provide security for the match, leaving the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a bind with Board Secretary Anurag Thakur saying that the state should not 'play politics'.

Ranji Trophy: Desai spins web as Gujarat thump Uttarakhand

Ranji Trophy: Desai spins web as Gujarat thump Uttarakhand

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The bonus point win helped Gujarat (26) climb to the second spot, two points behind Vidarbha who led a strong second innings fightback in an away match against Rajasthan.

'BJP's Dhumal, son Anurag dented Himachal exchequer by Rs 100 cr'

'BJP's Dhumal, son Anurag dented Himachal exchequer by Rs 100 cr'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

The Congress opened another front against the Bharatiya Janata Party, as it raked up the row surrounding allotment of land to Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association during its rule and accused former CM PK Dhumal and his son Anurag Thakur of causing a loss of Rs 100 crore to the state exchequer.

England Ready To Stun India In Dharamsala

England Ready To Stun India In Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Amidst a challenging tour of India, England finds themselves in the serene embrace of Dharamsala for the final Test.

Gill reveals: What happened during THAT 6 vs Anderson?

Gill reveals: What happened during THAT 6 vs Anderson?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Shubman Gill opened up about his dismissal against James Anderson

Vijay Hazare: Bihar cricketer tests positive for COVID-19

Vijay Hazare: Bihar cricketer tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The Vijay Hazare Trophy has seen its first case of COVID-19 with a Bihar player returning positive for the virus, following which all the other cricketers are being tested.

India vs Australia 3rd Test shifted to Indore over outfield concerns

India vs Australia 3rd Test shifted to Indore over outfield concerns

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The third Test match between India and Australia has been shifted to Indore following concerns about the quality of the outfield at the original venue in Dharamsala.

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

IPL matches in Dharamsala to be played on newly-laid 'hybrid pitch'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium has become the first BCCI-accredited venue to install state-of-the-art 'hybrid pitch' to host two Indian Premier League matches this season.

Ranji: Mulani, Himanshu power Mumbai to big win!

Ranji: Mulani, Himanshu power Mumbai to big win!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Spinner Shams Mulani (5/71) and Himanshu Singh (4/77) wreaked havoc by sharing nine wickets between them as defending champions Mumbai crushed Odisha.

BCCI makes Rs 2.61 crore payment to Dravid as coaching fees

BCCI makes Rs 2.61 crore payment to Dravid as coaching fees

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Details of the Board of Control for Cricket in India payments of above Rs 25 lack during the month of April 2016.

What makes Shami India's most resilient bowler?

What makes Shami India's most resilient bowler?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Shami expressed his resilience and positive outlook despite being on the sidelines for the Indian team in recent times

Himachal seeks government nod to host IPL matches

Himachal seeks government nod to host IPL matches

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) has approached the government for holding the upcoming Indian Premier League matches in the state.

Home Ministry may play mediator on Indo-Pak WT20 match in Dharamsala

Home Ministry may play mediator on Indo-Pak WT20 match in Dharamsala

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The Home Ministry may play the role of mediator between the BCCI and the Himachal Pradesh government, which expressed its inability to provide security to the India-Pakistan World Twenty20 match scheduled to be held in Dharamsala on March 19. Home Ministry officials said there is a need to sort out the differences between after state Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh wrote a letter to Home Minister Rajnath Singh stating that his government cannot provide security for the match. "It is a matter of concern that Himachal Pradesh government expressed its inability to provide security to the match. It is an event involving players of two countries. We will try to convince the state government," an official said.

Former HP captain Nayyar suspended

Former HP captain Nayyar suspended

Rediff.com30 Nov 2003

Nayyar had questioned the appointment of outsiders in the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association.

PIX: Anderson first pace bowler to take 700 Test wickets

PIX: Anderson first pace bowler to take 700 Test wickets

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The 41-year-old England pacer achieved the landmark in his 187th Test, when he got Kuldeep Yadav caught behind.

Dharamsala Test: I have high expectations of myself: Root

Dharamsala Test: I have high expectations of myself: Root

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Ahead of the fifth and final Test match between India and England in Dharamsala, star English batter Joe Root said that he has "high expectations" from himself.

How Hardik's absence will affect India

How Hardik's absence will affect India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Speaking exclusively to ESPNCricinfo, Hayden spoke of how it would affect the team's balance.

BCCI forms ad-hoc committees to run cricket in Bihar, Uttarakhand

BCCI forms ad-hoc committees to run cricket in Bihar, Uttarakhand

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday formed an ad-hoc committee for cricket administration in the states of Bihar and Uttarakhand.

Ollie Robinson 'twinged his back while batting' in Ranchi Test

Ollie Robinson 'twinged his back while batting' in Ranchi Test

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Head coach Brendon McCullum revealed that pacer Ollie Robinson suffered an injury while batting during the visitors' first inning.

India vs NZ: 'Poor' Dharamsala outfield back in focus

India vs NZ: 'Poor' Dharamsala outfield back in focus

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Most of the Indian players shied away from sliding to avoid potential injuries in their World Cup match against New Zealand in Dharamsala on Sunday.

Travel pix: Why you must visit Himachal in the summer

Travel pix: Why you must visit Himachal in the summer

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Ashish Narsale gives you 20 reasons to plan your trip.

Baffling! England crumbled despite favourable conditions

Baffling! England crumbled despite favourable conditions

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

England went down by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth Test inside three days as India wrapped up an impressive 4-1 series triumph.

Even I am captain of Supreme Court cricket team: CJI to BCCI

Even I am captain of Supreme Court cricket team: CJI to BCCI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

"Even I am the captain of the Supreme Court cricket team," Chief Justice TS Thakur on Thursday observed after BCCI defended its president Anurag Thakur's qualification to be a office bearer of the cash-rich body. The observation by the Chief Justice came after the bench, which also comprised Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud, asked about the qualification of the BCCI office- bearers.

'Our plan of action is to keep winning'

'Our plan of action is to keep winning'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Entering the contest with a positive mindset and on the back of two solid victories, Joshi said that his side will stick with the same playing combination.

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'Yes, the playing conditions still vary over time. But you're still in control of what sort of works for you on a pitch. So, you might play on a new hybrid pitch for one game.'

Despite 250 crore plus in bank, Saurashtra sought IPL funds: COA

Despite 250 crore plus in bank, Saurashtra sought IPL funds: COA

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Not far behind is Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA), who requested for funds to organise fourth India vs Australia Test, starting March 25, despite having Rs 65 crore plus in the association's bank account.

Check Out England's Schedule In India

Check Out England's Schedule In India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

India have an enviable record at home, not having suffered a Test series defeat in the last 10 years.

World Cup 2023: The Venues

World Cup 2023: The Venues

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Check out the World Cup 2023 venues.

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

Resurgent RCB face erratic PBKS in battle of survival

Rediff.com8 May 2024

A resurgent Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for their fourth consecutive victory when they face an unpredictable Punjab Kings as the two sides fight for survival in the Indian Premier League, in Dharamsala on Thursday.

Will BCCI's Ganguly, Shah get an extension?

Will BCCI's Ganguly, Shah get an extension?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear after two weeks the applications which have raised issues relating to the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The matter came up for hearing before a bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justice L Nageswara Rao.

How India's explosive batting stunned England on Day 2

How India's explosive batting stunned England on Day 2

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Each of India's top five batters, including debutant Devdutt Padikkal, managed 50-plus scores to power the hosts to a commanding 473-8 for a lead of 255.

BCCI changes start timings of Ind-SL first 2 ODIs

BCCI changes start timings of Ind-SL first 2 ODIs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

As per the revised timings issued by the BCCI on Sunday, both the matches will start at 11:30 AM IST instead of 13.30 PM.

Rain washes out Day 2 in India 'A' match

Rain washes out Day 2 in India 'A' match

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

The second day's play in the final four-day cricket match between India 'A' and South Africa 'A' was called off without a ball being bowled due to rain.

Mumbai finally win the elusive Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Mumbai finally win the elusive Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Chasing the modest target, Mumbai had their share of hiccups before Sarfaraz Khan once again showed what he is capable of with a timely unbeaten 36-run cameo off 31 balls to help his side cross the line with three balls to spare.

Hazare Trophy: Uttar Pradesh beat Saurashtra by 5 wickets

Hazare Trophy: Uttar Pradesh beat Saurashtra by 5 wickets

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament.

Rain washes out third day's play

Rain washes out third day's play

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The third day's play of the match between India A and South Africa A was washed out.

Goa-HP Ranji tie called-off

Goa-HP Ranji tie called-off

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

Surprisingly the Himachal Pradesh team did not turn up for the match.