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Rift in India's National Cricket Academy out in the open

Rift in India's National Cricket Academy out in the open

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The growing rift among the Board members of National Cricket Academy (NCA) came out in the open on Monday with a key functionary questioning the "restructuring policy" as well as the working procedure at the academy.

How Chirag Patil got to play his dad in '83

How Chirag Patil got to play his dad in '83

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Ranveer Singh is on a different level, he is a super human.' 'The kind of energy, the kind of seriousness and dedication he has towards his work, it is just phenomenal.'

Mr Controversy

Mr Controversy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2003

In his revealing autobiography Javed Miandad reveals his wars with India and says that he has nothing to apologize for.

Vajpayee congratulates Mr Dependable

Vajpayee congratulates Mr Dependable

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Tuesday congratulated the Indian cricket team on their victory over Australia in the second Test match at Adelaide.

Prithvi set to return for Mumbai after serving doping ban

Prithvi set to return for Mumbai after serving doping ban

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Opening batsman Prithvi Shaw is likely to return to Mumbai's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after serving his eight-month suspension for a doping violation.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

Rahul fined for breaching IPL code of conduct

Rahul fined for breaching IPL code of conduct

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Rahul's team-mate Marcus Stoinis has also been reprimanded for breaching an the IPL Code of Conduct during the same match which RCB won by 18 runs on Tuesday night.

Cricket Roundup: North eastern set to play Ranji Trophy next year; Ganguly invites Sangakkara

Cricket Roundup: North eastern set to play Ranji Trophy next year; Ganguly invites Sangakkara

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) on Friday assured that all six north eastern states will be playing Ranji Trophy as individual units next season with Board of Control for Cricket in India GM (Game Development), Ratnakar Shetty, given charge of their smooth integration.

Kapil Dev discharged from hospital

Kapil Dev discharged from hospital

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Kapil Dev was discharged from a city hospital, two days after undergoing angioplasty following a heart attack.

'They don't make them like you anymore'

'They don't make them like you anymore'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Happy Birthday to a wonderful selfless cricketer, his contributions cannot be measured only in runs.'

Here's why Sachin, Sourav, VVS are angry and hurt

Here's why Sachin, Sourav, VVS are angry and hurt

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) on Thursday shot a letter to COA chief Vinod Rai, expressing 'pain' at the perception that appointments of Rahul Dravid and Zaheer Khan were forced upon head coach Ravi Shastri.

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Mr Warne, the world will miss you.

BCCI media manager cleared of Conflict of Interest charge

BCCI media manager cleared of Conflict of Interest charge

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's ombudsman, Justice (Retd) A P Shah, has dismissed allegations of 'Conflict of Interest' against the its media manager, Nishant Arora, saying the charges levelled by independent activist Neeraj Gunde "cannot be an issue of consideration".

Buzz: Age fraud Kalra cleared to play Ranji Trophy

Buzz: Age fraud Kalra cleared to play Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Kalra was banned from Ranji Trophy as well as U-23 tournaments on a complaint filed by former Delhi captain Kirti Azad's faction, alleging that the left-handed opener has fudged his age since the U-16 level.

Easter dinner caused Covid outbreak in Delhi Capitals camp?

Easter dinner caused Covid outbreak in Delhi Capitals camp?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

It is being asked why a lot of foreign players were having a team dinner for Easter celebrations despite Delhi Capitals physio Patrick Farhart testing positive.

Why the delay in Shaw doping probe

Why the delay in Shaw doping probe

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

There was a gap of more than two months between Prithvi Shaw's sample collection and the final report from National Dope Testing Laboratory.

British PM backs culture secretary on Robinson suspension

British PM backs culture secretary on Robinson suspension

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'As Oliver Dowden set out, these were comments made more than a decade ago (sic) written by someone as a teenager, for which they've rightly apologised.'

Controversial Powar back as Indian women's head coach

Controversial Powar back as Indian women's head coach

Rediff.com13 May 2021

It remains to be seen how Powar works alongside Mithali, who had accused him of bias after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led T20 team dropped the veteran batter for the all-important World Cup semi-final against England.

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

There has always been a risk-taking edge to Imran Khan. Like him or hate him, it had to be someone like him to finally threaten to demolish the Pakistani establishment, explains Shekhar Gupta.

ICC bans Shakib for not reporting corrupt approach

ICC bans Shakib for not reporting corrupt approach

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Shakib received an offer from a bookie before an international match, which he did not report to the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU).

Will Ben Stokes steal show at Champions Trophy?

Will Ben Stokes steal show at Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Former Australian skipper Mike Hussey has predicted that Ben Stokes will steal the show on his home turf during next month's Champions Trophy, saying that the England all-rounder can have the same seismic impact as South Africa heavy-hitter Lance Klusener had in the 1999 World Cup.

ICC bans Indian owner of T10 franchise for corruption

ICC bans Indian owner of T10 franchise for corruption

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Article 2.4.7, under which Agarwal was charged, deals with "...concealing, tampering with or destroying any documentation or other information" which is relevant to an ongoing investigation."

Tendulkar, Ganguly and Laxman to select India's coach

Tendulkar, Ganguly and Laxman to select India's coach

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday announced that former cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly have been entrusted with the task of selecting the next Indian coach.

'Establishment' won't win if voting is secret: Tharoor

'Establishment' won't win if voting is secret: Tharoor

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Congress presidential candidate Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday claimed many electors have been instructed by 'their leaders' to support his rival but they may eventually vote for him in a secret ballot.

FIR under POCSO Act against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

FIR under POCSO Act against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Delhi Police on Friday registered two FIRs in connection with sexual harassment allegations levelled by women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

'Your tears will break his heart'

'Your tears will break his heart'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Bollywood stars celebrated Father's Day with beautiful pictures and messages on Instagram.

Tendulkar aids treatment of 100 underprivileged kids

Tendulkar aids treatment of 100 underprivileged kids

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has financially assisted the treatment of 100 underprivileged children suffering from critical ailments across six states, the charity foundation with which the former captain is associated said.

Will Hardik Pandya's absence hurt India?

Will Hardik Pandya's absence hurt India?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Pandya is undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a lower-back injury during the Asia Cup in Dubai.

Ex-India wicketkeeper More tests positive for COVID-19

Ex-India wicketkeeper More tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Former India wicketkeeper and Mumbai Indians' talent scout Kiran More has tested positive for COVID-19, the IPL franchise said on Tuesday.

Sachin's Gujju birthday meal for 'Gujju' Anjali

Sachin's Gujju birthday meal for 'Gujju' Anjali

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

India's cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar celebrated wife Anjali's birthday with a Gujarati Thali at a popular Mumbai restaurant on Wednesday.

Why opposition teams can't take Kohli lightly...

Why opposition teams can't take Kohli lightly...

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Virat Kohli may have had a quiet Indian Premier League by his standards but former Australia batsman Mike Hussey said the opposition teams can take the Indian captain lightly during the Champions Trophy at their own peril.

Shoaib Akhtar sends counter defamation notice to PCB

Shoaib Akhtar sends counter defamation notice to PCB

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Shoaib Akhtar has demanded an apology from Pakistan Cricket Board's legal counsel Tafazzul Rizvi for trying to 'publicly humiliate, degrade, defame and ridicule' him.

BCCI dismisses conflict of interest complaint against Ganguly

BCCI dismisses conflict of interest complaint against Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Ganguly took charge as BCCI president on October 23 and duly resigned from his CAB position, clearing him of any conflict.

MP Harbhajan helps rescue Punjab girl held in Oman

MP Harbhajan helps rescue Punjab girl held in Oman

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Kamaljeet, who is now back in her native place Barkandi village in Bathinda, and her father Sikandar Singh, explained their week-long ordeal and how travel and placement agents in Punjab are bleeding poor families financially with a promise of a better future.

After Kohli's 'lack of clarity' remark, BCCI steps in

After Kohli's 'lack of clarity' remark, BCCI steps in

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Kohli said he had no idea why Rohit didn't do his rehabilitation in Australia along with Wriddhiman Saha.

Pakistan Army Stares At Another Defeat

Pakistan Army Stares At Another Defeat

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The Pakistan army is staring at the greatest, scariest, existential threat to its power in their country. This threat has come from a populist riding democratic power, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Unopposed Manohar set to be elected as BCCI president

Unopposed Manohar set to be elected as BCCI president

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Shashank Manohar, who was the Board of Control for Cricket in India chief from 2008 to 2011, is all set to take over from Jagmohan Dalmiya, who passed away last month.

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The long queue outside Cellular Jail is a testimony to its place in India's national consciousness. The Andamans is also where the only British viceroy was assassinated and where Bose unfurled the Tricolour for the first time in 1943.

India women's team gets third new head coach in 18 months

India women's team gets third new head coach in 18 months

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Powar's term will include a tour to Sri Lanka, a bilateral series in the West Indies in October followed by the ICC Women's World T20 in West Indies in November.

Du Plessis banking on 'CSK Model' to beat Dhoni and Co

Du Plessis banking on 'CSK Model' to beat Dhoni and Co

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Chennai Super Kings' future in the Indian Premier League may be uncertain following the two-year suspension, but South Africa's Twenty20 captain Faf du Plessis feels the five seasons he played under 'Captain Cool' Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the Indian Permier League transformed him as a cricketer.