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BCCI nominates Rohit for Khel Ratna

BCCI nominates Rohit for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com30 May 2020

India's limited overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma has been nominated for the prestigious 'Khel Ratna', the BCCI announced on Saturday, acknowledging the prolific batsman's stupendous performance in the 2019 ODI World Cup. In the women's category, all-rounder Deepti Sharma was BCCI's pick for the Arjuna for her consistent show in both ODIs and T20Is in the past three years.

No Vijay Hazare, Duleep Trophy tournaments this season

No Vijay Hazare, Duleep Trophy tournaments this season

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

The BCCI is mulling November 19 as the tentative date for start of domestic season with Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament but Indian players in various IPL teams won't be able to play first few rounds due to quarantine protocols in place.

'Shocked by Kohli's sudden decision to step down'

'Shocked by Kohli's sudden decision to step down'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The reactions to Virat Kohli stepping down as the captain of the Indian Test team after seven years on Saturday.

China's VIVO pulls out of IPL?

China's VIVO pulls out of IPL?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Chinese mobile giant VIVO have pulled out of their sponsorship of this year's Indian Premier League to be staged in UAE, according to reports on Tuesday. VIVO is IPL's title sponsor paying Rs 440 crore annually for the five-year deal.

Chetan Sharma is new chairman of selectors

Chetan Sharma is new chairman of selectors

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Former medium pacer Kuruvilla, who was backed by Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) bigwigs, was preferred over a more decorated Ajit Agarkar from the west zone.

Kohli, BCCI discuss roadmap for T20 World Cup

Kohli, BCCI discuss roadmap for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

The Indian team is fully focussed on winning the ongoing Test series in England but both skipper Virat Kohli and the BCCI mandarins are also discussing the roadmap for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will be an acid test for the captain himself.

'Truly a role model for young women in India'

'Truly a role model for young women in India'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Borgohain (69kg) signed off with a bronze medal in the Olympic Games after a comprehensive 0-5 loss to reigning world champion Busenaz Surmeneli.

Don't have an answer right now on IPL, says Ganguly

Don't have an answer right now on IPL, says Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said he "doesn't have an answer" on the fate of this year's Indian Premier League amid a nationwide lockdown to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The Board of Control for Cricket in India suspended the 13th edition of IPL, originally scheduled from March 29, to April 15 after government suspended all visas, barring few categories like diplomatic and employment, making it impossible for foreign players to participate.

Why Bumrah had to opt out of Ranji Trophy game

Why Bumrah had to opt out of Ranji Trophy game

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Jasprit Bumrah's much-awaited comeback to competitive cricket was halted due to "over restriction mandate" from the Indian team management. The Indian team's support staff's unofficial guideline that Bumrah "shouldn't be bowling more than 8 to 9 overs" didn't amuse the Gujarat team management which wants to win a match.

'India, India, all the way!'

'India, India, all the way!'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'From passing the ball in the right passages to the defence to amazing guarding of the goals by Sandhu throughout the tournament it has been a top notch performance from the entire squad.'

CAC to be formed in next couple of days to appoint selectors: Ganguly

CAC to be formed in next couple of days to appoint selectors: Ganguly

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Friday said that a Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) will be formed in the next couple of days to announce the new selection panel on a three-year tenure. Ganguly said the CAC will be appointed only for one meeting to decide the selectors as the appointment of the men's head coach has already been done by the previous panel led by former captain Kapil Dev.

Angioplasty on Ganguly's other blockages to be done later

Angioplasty on Ganguly's other blockages to be done later

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

He was diagnosed with three blocked coronary arteries, following which a stent was inserted in one to remove the blockage.

Move over, MCG! Ahmedabad to build world's biggest cricket stadium

Move over, MCG! Ahmedabad to build world's biggest cricket stadium

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The new stadium at Motera in Ahmedabad, which will be completed in two years, will become the biggest cricket stadium in the world with seating capacity of 1.10 lakh.

Sachin mourns Warne's unfortunate demise: 'Indians have special place for you'

Sachin mourns Warne's unfortunate demise: 'Indians have special place for you'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to Shane Warne after the Australian leg-spinner passed away at the age of 52

PIX: BCCI felicitates Gavaskar with special India cap

PIX: BCCI felicitates Gavaskar with special India cap

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Sunil Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971, was presented with a special India cap by BCCI secretary during the lunch interval on Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India and England at the Narendra Modi stadium.

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'If the authorities go about completing this project the way they have proposed, this is going to cause a HUGE environmental impact not only on Malabar Hill but also on the rest of the city.'

Naseer calls out Indian Muslims 'celebrating' Taliban's return

Naseer calls out Indian Muslims 'celebrating' Taliban's return

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Shah, in a video that has gone viral on Twitter, said every Indian Muslim must introspect if they want 'reform and modernity' in the religion or live with dated 'barbarian' values.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Going ahead with women's IPL on time, Ganguly confirms

Going ahead with women's IPL on time, Ganguly confirms

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

Mithali, Poonam welcome Ganguly's announcement.

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Indian cricket in 2022 was chaotic, to say the least and messy at most of the time both on and off the field.

Rohit, Ishant out of Australia tour; Siraj picked for Tests

Rohit, Ishant out of Australia tour; Siraj picked for Tests

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

In the absence of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul was named vice-captain of the ODI and T20I teams. He also makes a comeback to the Test team, as Shikhar Dhawan was named only in the limited-overs' side.

Kapil Dev says 'on road to recovery' after heart attack

Kapil Dev says 'on road to recovery' after heart attack

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

India's first World Cup-winning cricket captain Kapil Dev suffered a heart attack and underwent an angioplasty in New Delhi on Friday but is expected to be discharged in the next couple of days, said the hospital where he is currently admitted.

Ganguly part of BCCI's seven-man Committee for Lodha reforms

Ganguly part of BCCI's seven-man Committee for Lodha reforms

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The committee's mandate is to "identify the few critical points in respect of the said judgement for the General Body of the BCCI to consider before its submission to the Hon'ble Supreme Court".

Ganguly wants shorter quarantine for Team India in Australia

Ganguly wants shorter quarantine for Team India in Australia

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly wants a shorter than mandated quarantine period for the Indian team when it travels to Australia for a Test series this year as "we don't want the players to go that far and sit in hotel rooms for two weeks". The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the rules of the game, which restarted with the ongoing Test series between England and the West Indies. Players have to be in quarantine for two weeks and be tested for the virus before they can take the field in empty stadiums for now.

'PCB can't fight BCCI'

'PCB can't fight BCCI'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'The Indian board is very, very, powerful, whereas the current Pakistan administration is quite weak.'

RIP Bapu Nadkarni: Gavaskar remembers 'helpful manager', Tendulkar offers condolence

RIP Bapu Nadkarni: Gavaskar remembers 'helpful manager', Tendulkar offers condolence

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Nadkarni, 86, died on Friday following old-age related illness.

PIX: Ed Sheeran parties with Farah, Shah Rukh, Shahid Kapoor

PIX: Ed Sheeran parties with Farah, Shah Rukh, Shahid Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

The parties never end in Bollywood!

BJP, Cong spar over Rahul's name on 'register for non-Hindus' at Somnath

BJP, Cong spar over Rahul's name on 'register for non-Hindus' at Somnath

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'This is fake. Tyagi was made to sign on a blank paper of the register for media entry and later the names of Rahul Gandhi and others were added in the register,' Congress said.

Richard Gere, spiritual leaders, industry heads join Modi for UN yoga session

Richard Gere, spiritual leaders, industry heads join Modi for UN yoga session

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

amed Hollywood actor Richard Gere, Iyengar yoga exponent Deidra Demens, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and prominent American singer Mary Millben were among the eminent personalities who joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a unique yoga session at the UN Headquarters.

Mamata, Hasina likely to watch historic D/N Test at Eden

Mamata, Hasina likely to watch historic D/N Test at Eden

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Hasina will be on a one-day visit and she will watch the match for some time after ringing the Bell

'If BCCI changes reforms, it would be ridiculing SC'

'If BCCI changes reforms, it would be ridiculing SC'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Sankaranarayanan feels the Supreme Court still has a role to play in the matter and should take appropriate steps, otherwise all its efforts to reform the BCCI's administrative structure would go waste.

'What is ICC without BCCI?'

'What is ICC without BCCI?'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

New BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal spoke about his immediate priorities, which include increasing the Board's revenue despite the fact that the BCCI remains the richest body in international cricket.

BCCI meet: UAE favourites for hosting IPL

BCCI meet: UAE favourites for hosting IPL

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Amid speculation that the currently-suspended IPL could be held in the United Arab Emirates due to the rising COVID-19 cases in India, Dubai Sports City's Head of Cricket and Events Salman Hanif has said they are keeping the facilities ready for such an eventuality. The IPL is aiming to secure the September-October window, which it might just grab as there is immense uncertainty surrounding the fate of the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia from October 18 to November 15.

Brave Bikers And The Maut Ka Kuan

Brave Bikers And The Maut Ka Kuan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The annual Mahim Fair is back!

Rahul Dravid is Team India's new Head Coach

Rahul Dravid is Team India's new Head Coach

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Former India captain Rahul Dravid was unanimously appointed Head Coach of Team India's senior men's team by the Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising Ms Sulakshana Naik and R P Singh, on Wednesday.

Ganguly undergoes angioplasty after 'mild' heart attack

Ganguly undergoes angioplasty after 'mild' heart attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly Saturday suffered a "mild" heart attack and had to undergo a quick "primary angioplasty" to clear a blocked coronary artery, a doctor said.

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Smriti Irani will reprise her electoral battle with Rahul Gandhi from Amethi.

We were broken: Veda recalls COVID crisis in family

We were broken: Veda recalls COVID crisis in family

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'A lot of people who are playing cricket currently know what mental health is, but it is also important to accept that if the system is not doing anything to offer you mental-health assistance, you can and must find the support for yourself if you can afford it.'

NSEL promoter Shah, ex-CEO Sinha blame each other for fraud

NSEL promoter Shah, ex-CEO Sinha blame each other for fraud

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Jignesh Shah, the promoter of National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL), and its former CEO Anjani Sinha on Friday traded charges in connection with the multi-crore payment crisis at the crippled bourse which has affected over 13,000 investors.

2021: Kohli vs BCCI, mixed results on field

2021: Kohli vs BCCI, mixed results on field

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Not many can question the greatness of the Kohli-led Test team but the defeat in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand was also a big letdown of the year.