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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.

Cricket, Holi and the Budget

Cricket, Holi and the Budget

Rediff.com19 Mar 2003

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Imran Khan supporters clash with police, foil his arrest

Imran Khan supporters clash with police, foil his arrest

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Scores of PTI workers and policemen suffered injuries in the violent clashes. So far, no casualty has been reported.

'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.'

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.

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.

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".

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

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.

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

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

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.

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Chastened by the Kargil conflict, Pervez Musharraf will be remembered for gradually lowering the profile of terrorism and seeking a realistically negotiated settlement to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's high commissioner to Pakistan when Musharraf seized power in a coup in October 1999.

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.

This is a captain whose commitment to his team is absolute

This is a captain whose commitment to his team is absolute

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Under Kohli, playing cricket will now be about winning, not avoiding defeat. India will not just be liked or admired -- it will be respected and feared. A country whose stars were labeled 'talented' or 'elegant' or 'inconsistent' now finds itself with a captain who is professional, tough, and combative, the embodiment of athleticism, aggression, and ambition. A fascinating glimpse from Pride, Prejudice And Punditry: The Essential Shashi Tharoor.

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.

'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'

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.

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.

Rohit fined Rs 12 lakh for MI's slow over-rate

Rohit fined Rs 12 lakh for MI's slow over-rate

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'As it was his team's first offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum over rate offences, Mr Sharma was fined Rs 12 lakh.'

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

DDCA employee tests positive for COVID-19, Kotla shut down

DDCA employee tests positive for COVID-19, Kotla shut down

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

DDCA joint secretary Rajan Manchanda, the only active office-bearer in the absence of president and secretary, has given instruction to shut down Kotla till further notice as multiple employees will now have to go for quarantine and contact tracing needs to be done.

#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.

Will outburst against Sarwan end Gayle's career?

Will outburst against Sarwan end Gayle's career?

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Chris Gayle called his former teammate 'worse than coronavirus', accusing the Guyanese of plotting his exit from CPL outfit Jamaica Tallawahs.

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.

BCCI sexual harassment controversy takes new turn

BCCI sexual harassment controversy takes new turn

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'What authority does Vinod Rai have to take such a decision and overrule Diana Edulji?' 'The big shock was that the female employee who accused Rahul Johri was not even called to depose before the probe panel.'

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'