She posed for the traditional 'briefcase' picture outside her office along with her team of officials before heading to meet the President. She, however, was holding a tablet instead of a briefcase to present the Budget in a digital format.
When it comes to running between the wickets -- which is exactly what an FM and a governor do -- Jadeja always defers to Dhoni's larger judgement of the situation and the needs of the team, observes T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.
Infotech firm Macromedia on Thursday said it would double its R&D headcount in India in the next nine months.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday used her trademark 'bahi-khata', a ledger wrapped in a red-coloured cloth, to carry Budget documents as she arrived in Parliament House to present her third straight Budget. Sitharaman, India's first full-time woman finance minister, had in July 2019 ditched the colonial legacy of a Budget briefcase for the traditional 'bahi-khata' to carry Union Budget papers. She used the same last year and again on Monday.
Former chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Monday called for Mahendra Singh Dhoni's removal as Test captain, saying he is no more effective as the leader of the side, which suffered a crushing Test series defeat against England.
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) left no stone unturned to make the occasion a memorable one.
India registered its first Test win at the Mecca of Cricket.
On this day in the year 1983, India lifted their first ever Cricket World Cup title, defeating West Indies by 43 runs at Lord's.
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'Galbraith had a powerful ally in Washington -- not as blunt and direct as the ambassador -- but committed to see Krishna Menon go.' 'This was President Kennedy himself.'
It was an illustrious gathering in Kanpur on Thursday as the Board of Control for Cricket in India felicitated its former Test captains including Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble and Mahendra Singh Dhoni among others to celebrate India's 500th Test match.
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The Indian Premier League's Hyderabad franchise, now called 'Sunrisers', have appointed former Australia cricketer Tom Moody as the team's new coach, and former India cricketers Krishnamachari Srikkanth and VVS Laxman mentors.
The Indian Premier League's Hyderabad franchise, now called 'Sunrisers', have appointed former Australia cricketer Tom Moody as the team's new coach, and former India cricketers Krishnamachari Srikkanth and VVS Laxman mentors.
Former Selection Committee chairman Kris Srikkanth, who has been accused of shielding Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni despite poor performances, on Thursday, hit back saying that it is not right to rake up issues discussed in the panel meetings.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have roped in legendary Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis as its bowling coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League in April-May. 'One of the greatest fast bowlers of all-time, Waqar Younis will be the bowling coach for Sunrisers Hyderabad,' the team said on Twitter.
Good all-round performance aside, Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor Krishnamachari Srikkanth said the "energy" generated by the prayers of the team's fans in Andhra Pradesh will guide it to the IPL semi-finals.
Former India batsman Sandeep Patil was appointed chairman of the national selection committee on Thursday, while Mohinder Amarnath was sacked after serving just a year on the panel.
Paying glowing tributes to VVS Laxman, who quit international cricket on Saturday, selection committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth said that the batsman should have got more recognition for his match-winning performances for the country.
Former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth is rumoured to participate in the upcoming season of dance reality show Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa.
The chairman of BCCI's selection committee, Krishnamachari Srikkanth expressed huge disappointment on the Indian team's dismal performance Down Under, terming it a collective batting failure.
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Paying glowing tributes to batting ace Sachin Tendulkar, selection committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth described his achievement of scoring 100 international tons as something super human and cited him as a classic example of "thriving in an imbalanced world."
India's chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth says Sachin Tendulkar, who recently scored his milestone 100th international century, should only decide when he wants to quit international cricket.
The chairman of the senior selection committee Kris Srikkanth expressed his disappointment on Sachin Tendulkar missing out on his 100th international century, saying that every Indian would be feeling bad about it.
Selection committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth made it clear that opener Virender Sehwag and pace spearhead Zaheer Khan were not dropped but 'rested purely on fitness grounds'.
In what is expected to be a smooth and routine AGM in Mumbai on Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to revamp its senior selection committee by making at least four changes in the five-man panel following the completion of their term.
Harish Kotian looks at the contenders for the BCCI's premier committee.
Declaring himself fit to resume cricketing activities after being 'rested' because of injury, opener Virender Sehwag on Wednesday said he missed not being in the dressing room when Sachin Tendulkar struck his landmark 100th international century last week.
The Indian team's Chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has said he is confident that the Indian team will put behind its dismal show in England, Australia and Bangladesh and return to winning ways during the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.
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Selection committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth expressed confidence of a good showing from India's 15-memeber squad in the first two ODIs against England, saying it is "well-balanced" and "completely fit".
Selection Committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Thursday lauded the youngsters, particularly the spin duo of R Ashwin and Pragyan Ojha, for their good show in the first Test against the West Indies.
Did the selectors not have the guts to admit that Virender Sehwag was dropped because of a poor showing in Australia?, asks Harish Kotian.
Indian selectors will have a lot to discuss and deliberate in the wake of the national cricket team's pathetic show in Australia when they meet in Mumbai on Wednesday to pick the squad for next month's Asia Cup in Bangladesh.
Under attack for choosing unfit players for the England Test series, selection panel chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth said that batting failure and not fatigue due to excessive cricket was the main reason behind the debacle.
Without taking Rahul Dravid's name, chairman of selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth made it clear that ODI squad was selected keeping the English conditions in mind.
Members of the 1983 World Cup winning team has joined hands with Delhi Police to promote "teamwork and discipline" in India's fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The cricketers will be urging people to follow the government guidelines via Delhi Police, which will be promoting its initiative on Twitter with #1983 HeroesWithDelhiPolice.
Chairman of selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth says the best available squad has been picked to take on the West Indies in the first Test of the three-match series, beginning November 6, adding fitness will not be a concern.
Harbhajan Singh, who was dropped for the ODI series against England, has been ignored for the first Test against the West Indies, beginning November 8 at the Ferozeshah Kotla, in Delhi.
