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Angry Bedi asks DDCA to remove his name from stands

Angry Bedi asks DDCA to remove his name from stands

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Lambasting the DDCA for deciding to install a statue of its late former president Arun Jaitley at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground in New Delhi, spin legend Bishan Singh Bedi has asked the body to remove his name from the spectators' stand, named after him in 2017.

Pressure mounts on Srinivasan as ex-players, BCCI VPs urge him to quit

Pressure mounts on Srinivasan as ex-players, BCCI VPs urge him to quit

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

BCCI president N Srinivasan is under pressure to quit. After the Supreme Court castigated him for his continuance in office on Tuesday morning, former cricketers and administrators are also demanding his resignation.

'We need aggressive captains to win matches abroad'

'We need aggressive captains to win matches abroad'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Former India cricketer Mohinder Amarnath says the time has come to remove Mahendra Singh Dhoni from captaincy as his "defensive approach" has resulted in the country's prolonged failure on foreign soil.

Sidhu takes charge as Punjab Congress chief after meeting Amarinder

Sidhu takes charge as Punjab Congress chief after meeting Amarinder

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

After taking charge at the state Congress headquarters, the cricketer-turned-politician said there was no difference between an ordinary worker of the party and its state unit chief.

The '83 World Cup game that gave India 'belief'

The '83 World Cup game that gave India 'belief'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Ravi Shastri recalled India's memorable victory over the West Indies on the opening day of the 1983 World Cup at Old Trafford on Tuesday, saying it was an unexpected result that gave the team the "belief" of going all the way.

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The World Cup belonged to Yashpal as much as it belonged to Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath or Roger Binny, whose performances are often highlighted.

3 BSF personnel, 1 terrorist killed in encounter near LoC

3 BSF personnel, 1 terrorist killed in encounter near LoC

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Security forces launched the operation in Macchil sector in north Kashmir's Kupwara district following information about presence of terrorists in the area.

'Srinivasan did not approve decision to replace Dhoni'

'Srinivasan did not approve decision to replace Dhoni'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

After dropping a bombshell about interference in selection matters, former national selector Mohinder Amarnath today named BCCI president N Srinivasan as the person who overruled the "unanimous" decision to replace Mahendra Singh Dhoni as captain after India's eight consecutive overseas Test defeats.

Selectors are independent, insists BCCI

Selectors are independent, insists BCCI

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The BCCI refuted former selector Mohinder Amarnath's accusation that Board president N Srinivasan had blocked a move to sack under-fire skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, insisting that the selectors are 'independent'.

Yusuf Pathan first IPL batsman out obstructing the field

Yusuf Pathan first IPL batsman out obstructing the field

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Yusuf Pathan became the first batsman in the Twenty20 history, and sixth overall, to be adjudged out for obstructing the field.

'Pant can't be compared with Dhoni'

'Pant can't be compared with Dhoni'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Rishabh Pant is a talented cricketer but he shouldn't be compared with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, believes India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev.

Cricketer Gony threatens mother over property dispute

Cricketer Gony threatens mother over property dispute

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Cricketer Manpreet Singh Gony's mother accused her son of threatening to kill her over a disputed property at Mohali.

'Not right to reveal details of selection meetings'

'Not right to reveal details of selection meetings'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

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.

PIX: Tabu cheers for Anu Malik

PIX: Tabu cheers for Anu Malik

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Anu Malik's friends from the industry turned up to support him.

Sandeep Patil is chairman of selectors; Amarnath sacked

Sandeep Patil is chairman of selectors; Amarnath sacked

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

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.

Time not opportune to remove Dhoni: Gavaskar

Time not opportune to remove Dhoni: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Former selector Mohinder Amarnath has openly stated that Mahendra Singh Dhoni needs to be stripped off Test captaincy, but his former teammate Sunil Gavaskar feels the 'time is not opportune as there is no alternative'.

Why not open with Rahane and have Sehwag at number six?

Why not open with Rahane and have Sehwag at number six?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Keeping in mind next year's tour to South Africa, Faisal Shariff suggests changes in India's batting order for the upcoming Tests against England.

Should Aamir Khan play Gavaskar in film on 1983 World Cup win?

Should Aamir Khan play Gavaskar in film on 1983 World Cup win?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Who should essay the characters of the other members of that history-making Indian squad?

Peshawar Sikhs insecure over kidnappings

Peshawar Sikhs insecure over kidnappings

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Insecurity has increased in the minority Sikh community of Peshawar city in northwest Pakistan after the kidnapping of a Sikh man and the killing of another, a media report said Monday.

Srinivasan reveals he saved Dhoni from being sacked as captain

Srinivasan reveals he saved Dhoni from being sacked as captain

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Former BCCI chief Narayanswami Srinivasan revealed how he exercised his authority as then Board president in 2011-12 to save Mahendra Singh Dhoni from being sacked as India captain after suffering a 0-4 Test series whitewash in Australia. The national selection committee led by Mohinder Amarnath was keen on replacing Dhoni as the captain after India suffered 0-4 successive whitewashes in England and Australia in 2011-12.

Amranath's comments not in good taste, says Kiran More

Amranath's comments not in good taste, says Kiran More

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Former selection committee chairman Kiran More says Mohinder Amarnath's revelation about Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan's interference in selection matters is '"not in good taste'.

Dhoni's calm reply to Amarnath & Co

Dhoni's calm reply to Amarnath & Co

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

As former selector Mohinder Amarnath and other former players launched an offensive against Mahendra Singh Dhoni by questioning his place in the Test side, the Indian captain was calmness personified on the eve of the fourth and final Test in Nagpur.

Dhoni doesn't deserve a place in Test team: Amarnath

Dhoni doesn't deserve a place in Test team: Amarnath

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Former selector Mohinder Amarnath questioning Mahendra Singh Dhoni's place in the Indian team, accusing him of blocking the entry for other deserving wicket-keepers.

Abducted Sikh beheaded by terrorists in Pak tribal belt

Abducted Sikh beheaded by terrorists in Pak tribal belt

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

A 40-year-old Sikh man, abducted over a month ago by a terrorist group in Pakistan's restive tribal region for allegedly spying for a rival outfit, has been found beheaded.

HC upholds life term to 5 in 2003 Gujarat gang-rape case

HC upholds life term to 5 in 2003 Gujarat gang-rape case

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday upheld life imprisonment to five persons, who gang-raped a 24-year-old city girl after a New Year night party in 2003, at a hotel, where she was lured by her boyfriend Sajal Jain.

Should Dhoni play domestic cricket to merit India selection?

Should Dhoni play domestic cricket to merit India selection?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

'Every individual is different but one thing I have always believed in is that if you want to play for India you have to play for your state as well. I think they (BCCI) should change this policy altogether. A lot of senior players don't play domestic cricket'

BCCI extends one-time benefit to four former players

BCCI extends one-time benefit to four former players

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday decided to extend its one-time benefit scheme to former Test cricketersthe four former Test cricketers G R Viswanath, Mohinder Amarnath, Dilip Vengsarkar and SMH Kirmani.

Why Jaspal Rana was ignored for Dronacharya

Why Jaspal Rana was ignored for Dronacharya

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

According to a source in Sports Authority of India (SAI), Rana also had to pay the price for disciplinary issues after not being present during Manu's 25m pistol final at the Munich World Cup in May this year.

Court frames charges against UPA minister Virbhadra Singh

Court frames charges against UPA minister Virbhadra Singh

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Special Judge B L Soni, who had reserved framing charges on conclusion of arguments on June 6 last said that sufficient evidence existed for framing of charges against Singh and his wife in the "infamous" CD case in which they were allegedly having a conversation with IAS officer Mohinder Lal and some industrialists regarding monetary transactions

Team well-balanced and fit: Srikkanth

Team well-balanced and fit: Srikkanth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

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".

UP govt relieves Noida chairman, CEO

UP govt relieves Noida chairman, CEO

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday relieved Noida chairman Mohinder Singh and Noida chief executive officer Rama Raman from their posts.

Jimmy Amarnath to replace Yashpal as selector

Jimmy Amarnath to replace Yashpal as selector

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

From calling the selectors 'a bunch of jokers' to being named as the new selector, life has come a full circle for Mohinder Amarnath. The former India all-rounder will replace Yashpal Sharma in the national selection committee in the only change to the panel.

'Amarnath would have been ideal choice for coach'

'Amarnath would have been ideal choice for coach'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar is least excited at the selection of Duncan Fletcher as thr coach of Team India and said someone like Mohinder Amarnath would have been a better choice.

Sendhil Ramamurthy: I have quit Heroes

Sendhil Ramamurthy: I have quit Heroes

Rediff.com5 May 2010

The Indian American actor talks about his innings in Indian cinema, working with Shabana Azmi and quitting the show that made him a household name all over America.

Bedi, Kumble, Amarnath depose before Lodha Commission

Bedi, Kumble, Amarnath depose before Lodha Commission

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Former India captains Bishan Singh Bedi and Anil Kumble along with yesteryear's great Mohinder Amarnath had deposed before the Justice Lodha Committee as they prepare an exhaustive report on the restructuring and reforms that need to be carried by the BCCI.

Here's why captain Kohli is King

Here's why captain Kohli is King

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Run machine Virat Kohli is the second fastest to 25 Test centuries after Australian great Don Bradman.

Amarnath in IPL GC after Pataudi's refusal

Amarnath in IPL GC after Pataudi's refusal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India inducted former Test cricketer Mohinder Amarnath into the reconstituted Governing Council of the Indian Premier League after Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi refused to be part of the revamped council and work as a non-paid honorary member.

An American Hero comes knocking

An American Hero comes knocking

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Sendhil Ramamurthy from the TV hit series Heroes is in India to shoot for Ekta Kapoor's full length feature film, Shor.

Amarnath sees chink in India's spin armour

Amarnath sees chink in India's spin armour

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

India have missed a trick by failing to include a specialist left-arm spinner in their World Cup squad, says former India cricketer Mohinder Amarnath.

Indian taxi driver attacked in New Zealand

Indian taxi driver attacked in New Zealand

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

An Indian-origin taxi driver was assaulted by a passenger in New Zealand, nearly two months after a cabbie from the community was stabbed to death in the country. Mohinder Singh is recovering at home from injuries received during the attack by a passenger in Brookfield on Sunday morning, New Zealand Herald reported on Tuesday, without identifying the assailant. Singh was among two Tauranga-Mount taxi drivers who were attacked in the past two days.