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Veteran spinner Piyush Chawla loses father to COVID-19

Veteran spinner Piyush Chawla loses father to COVID-19

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Experienced India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla's father Pramod Kumar Chawla on Monday died after battling COVID-19.

No IPL commentary while coaching is 'stupid clause': Shastri

No IPL commentary while coaching is 'stupid clause': Shastri

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'You call Raina Mr. IPL, I could not disagree. He lit up the IPL, to play consecutive seasons for a team without missing a match is a real big compliment in itself. He is one of the highest-scorers in the history of the competition.'

When luck favoured Viv in India

When luck favoured Viv in India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Who knows what would have happened if the dice of fate had not gone Viv's way during the Delhi Test?

BCCI suspends Yusuf over failed dope test last season

BCCI suspends Yusuf over failed dope test last season

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Former India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan was on Tuesday handed a five-month retrospective suspension for failing a dope test, a sanction which will end on January 14, after the Board of Control for Cricket in India accepted that the violation was inadvertent.

Dravid gets Conflict of Interest notice from BCCI Ethics Officer

Dravid gets Conflict of Interest notice from BCCI Ethics Officer

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Dravid is allegedly conflicted as he is the NCA Director and also employed as vice-president of India Cements group, which owns IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings.

10 Comedies That Will Cheer You

10 Comedies That Will Cheer You

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Quite a few light-hearted comedies are up for release, and Joginder Tuteja takes us through them.

India's ODI middle-order an area of concern: Rathour

India's ODI middle-order an area of concern: Rathour

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

India's newly-appointed batting coach Vikram Rathour says the opening slot and performance of the middle-order in ODIs are his primary concerns as he prepares to begin his tenure with the series against South Africa.

IPL: Samson fined for slow over rate

IPL: Samson fined for slow over rate

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has been fined Rs 12 lakh for his side's slow over rate during their two-run win over Punjab Kings in an Indian Premier League match.

Hashim Amla calls time on Proteas career

Hashim Amla calls time on Proteas career

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hashim Amla called time on one of the great international careers of the modern era when he announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket. He will continue to be available for domestic cricket as well as the Mzansi Super League.

Priyanka's Day Out With Baby Malti Marie

Priyanka's Day Out With Baby Malti Marie

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Katrina's back with her boys... Abhishek Bachchan meets his hero... Karisma's quiz question...

Best XI of IPL 2022

Best XI of IPL 2022

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Laxmi Negi picks the finest cricketers of this IPL.

Tendulkar settles lawsuit against bat manufacturers Spartan

Tendulkar settles lawsuit against bat manufacturers Spartan

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Sachin Tendulkar has decided to settle his lawsuit against bat-maker Spartan in the Federal Court of Australia after the company apologised for "breach of contract". In 2016, Tendulkar entered into a worldwide exclusive sponsorship agreement with Spartan to promote its sporting goods and sportswear.

Sanjay Bangar appointed India's head coach for Zimbabwe tour

Sanjay Bangar appointed India's head coach for Zimbabwe tour

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Former India and Railways all-rounder Sanjay Bangar was on Thursday named coach for the national cricket team's upcoming tour to Zimbabwe, while there was no place for Bharat Arun and R Sridhar in the support staff. The Indian cricket team is slated to play three T20s and three ODIs in Zimbabwe, starting on June 11. The selectors had named a largely inexperienced squad for the tour, which will be led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni. "Mr. Sanjay Bangar has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Indian cricket team for the forthcoming tour to Zimbabwe, which commences on the 8th of June comprising 3 One-Day International matches and 3 T20 International matches to be played in Harare," BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke said in a statement. Another former first-class cricketer, Abhay Sharma, has been appointed as the fielding coach of the team in place of Sridhar. Sharma has been working as the India U-19 fielding coach under Rahul Dravid.

'If your heart is clean...'

'If your heart is clean...'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'And you put your heart and soul into your work, even if it takes longer, slowly and surely, people will start recognising that about you.' 'There's no need to get caught up in the noise and PR game.'

Sachin Tendulkar invests $2 mn in JetSynthesys

Sachin Tendulkar invests $2 mn in JetSynthesys

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Sachin Tendulkar has recently made an equity investment of $2 million in digital entertainment and technology company JetSynthesys. The investment further strengthens Tendulkar's relationship with JetSynthesys, as the two already have an existing joint venture for a digital destination for all things cricket, called 100MB, and immersive cricket games Sachin Saga Cricket Champions and Sachin Saga VR. With this investment, Tendulkar joins the bandwagon of existing shareholders of JetSynthesys, who include Adar Poonawalla, Kris Gopalakrishnan, and the multi-billion-dollar family offices of the promoters of Thermax, Triveni Group, Yohan Poonawalla Group and DSP Group.

IPL Auction: Auctioneer Edmeades 'stable'

IPL Auction: Auctioneer Edmeades 'stable'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The Indian Premier League 2022 Player Auction came to an abrupt halt after auctioneer Hugh Edmeades collapsed on stage.

Playing Moneyball With The IPL?

Playing Moneyball With The IPL?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'Did the Moneyball philosophy get redefined in the domain of the cash-rich IPL, which has become an integral part of the cricketing ecosystem?' asks Atanu Biswas.

Pakistan batsman Akmal banned for three years

Pakistan batsman Akmal banned for three years

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday banned Umar Akmal from all forms of the game for three years, two months after initiating an anti-corruption investigation against the batsman. The PCB had not revealed the specific reasons for initiating the probe against the batsman but had charged him for two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of the Board's Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated incidents in February this year.

Time for a course correction, Mr Modi

Time for a course correction, Mr Modi

Rediff.com24 May 2016

'Modi swept the 2014 elections for two main reasons: First, the disgust with the Congress government with a non-functional prime minister, and second, more importantly, his promise of performance and hope.' 'He cannot expect to win 2019 on these planks again. His own success in finishing the Congress will take away one plank, and with five years of reign on his CV, he will need to flaunt performance more than promise.'

BCCI must take over affairs of DDCA, make it transparent: Justice Mudgal

BCCI must take over affairs of DDCA, make it transparent: Justice Mudgal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The Delhi High Court-appointed observer Justice Mukul Mudgal has given a scathing report on the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association's functioning during this year's Indian Premier League with strong observations against a few senior DDCA office-bearers.

Angry Tendulkar says BCCI responsible for 'conflict' issue

Angry Tendulkar says BCCI responsible for 'conflict' issue

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Sachin Tendulkar has rejected BCCI's observation that his alleged Conflict of Interest falls under "tractable category", terming the parent body "responsible for the current situation".

Controversial BCCI CFO Rangnekar resigns

Controversial BCCI CFO Rangnekar resigns

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Rangnekar was BCCI's first-ever CFO and remained under the scanner during three years in his job.

It's BCCI vs Manohar once again

It's BCCI vs Manohar once again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

BCCI feels that the ICC's 'delaying tactic' could severely hurt IPL preparations.

KKR's Karthik reprimanded for breaching IPL code of conduct

KKR's Karthik reprimanded for breaching IPL code of conduct

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders' wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has been reprimanded for breaching the Indian Premier League's code of conduct during their Qualifier against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.

'Vajpayee placed the country above the party'

'Vajpayee placed the country above the party'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'Mr Vajapyee felt that you could pray to any god or not pray at all, but the country comes first.'

Gambhir gets suspended for four matches, says will abide by it

Gambhir gets suspended for four matches, says will abide by it

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Gautam Gambhir was on Saturday handed a suspended four-match ban from first-class cricket for his ugly confrontation with Delhi Ranji coach KP Bhaskar earlier this year, a punishment he said will abide by.

SC-appointed panel to speak with Sreesanth, Kundra

SC-appointed panel to speak with Sreesanth, Kundra

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The Supreme Court-instituted three-member committee probing the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal will speak with banned pacer Shantakumaran Sreesanth, Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra and others, including commentator Harsha Bhogle, when it meets for three days in Mumbai, from November 16.

Hotel finds waiter Sachin Tendulkar was looking for

Hotel finds waiter Sachin Tendulkar was looking for

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

The hotel found the staffer and said it would be a delight to connect the two

Buzz: Dhawan to lead Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy

Buzz: Dhawan to lead Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Will request Bedi to withdraw his demand of removing his name from a stand: DDCA Prez

England pacer Archer subjected to 'racial insults' during NZ Test

England pacer Archer subjected to 'racial insults' during NZ Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

England fast bowler Jofra Archer on Monday claimed he was subjected to "racial insults" by a spectator during the fifth and final day of the first Test against New Zealand, in Mount Maunganui.

Cleared by BCCI, DDCA asks India U-19 star to undergo age test

Cleared by BCCI, DDCA asks India U-19 star to undergo age test

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

In a three-page letter, Justice Sen has admitted that even BCCI has cleared Kalra's recorded date of birth of January 15, 1999. The cricketer has also provided his CBSE class X certificate, copy of passport, pan card which corroborates the same.

Rohit returns home for medical check up

Rohit returns home for medical check up

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

'There is no health or fitness concern.'

Dope-tainted Pathan will be eligible for IPL players' auction

Dope-tainted Pathan will be eligible for IPL players' auction

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

He will serve out five-month ban on Sunday but WADA says his case a pending one

'You were one of a kind, Deano'

'You were one of a kind, Deano'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Speechless with the tragic news of the passing of my great mate and beloved cricketing man'

Kohli fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate against CSK

Kohli fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate against CSK

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Virat Kohli was fined after his team maintained a slow over rate

#RIPWadekar: Tendulkar, Azhar, Kumble pay tribute to 'father figure'

#RIPWadekar: Tendulkar, Azhar, Kumble pay tribute to 'father figure'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Some former and current cricketers paid tribute to Ajit Wadekar after he passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday after prolonged illness.

RELIVING Amitabh Memories

RELIVING Amitabh Memories

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Namrata Thakker takes a walk down memory lane with Big B, in his own words.

MCA curator Naik withdraws complaint against Shastri

MCA curator Naik withdraws complaint against Shastri

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Nearly ten days after the pitch controversy, Wankhede curator Sudhir Naik withdrew his complaint against Team India Director Ravi Shastri on Sunday.

Hussey's advice to Aus: 'Prepare to work very hard for long periods of time'

Hussey's advice to Aus: 'Prepare to work very hard for long periods of time'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

'Smith needs to show a lot of faith and patience with his spinners and get the field right, with a nice balance of attacking and defending' 'This tour of India has been a big focus for Cricket Australia for some time now and the preparation has been meticulous'

Life-ban stays as Kaneria spot-fix appeal dismissed

Life-ban stays as Kaneria spot-fix appeal dismissed

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria's appeal against a life ban from cricket for spot-fixing was dismissed by an England and Wales cricket board disciplinary panel on Tuesday.