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Taking over at a time when BCCI image has got hampered: Ganguly

Taking over at a time when BCCI image has got hampered: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The new BCCI president-elect Sourav Ganguly said 'it's a great opportunity for him to do something good' as he is taking over the reigns of the Board at a time when it's image has got a serious beating.

India's Menon youngest umpire to enter ICC Elite Panel

India's Menon youngest umpire to enter ICC Elite Panel

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

India's Nitin Menon on Monday became the youngest ever to be included in the International Cricket Council's Elite Panel of Umpires for the upcoming 2020-21 season, replacing England's Nigel Llong. The 36-year-old, who has officiated in three Tests, 24 ODIs and 16 T20Is, is only the third from India to make it to the prestigious group after former captain Srinivas Venkatraghavan and Sundaram Ravi, who was axed last year.

Srinivasan should not decide on Modi: Abdi

Srinivasan should not decide on Modi: Abdi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Rajasthan Cricket Association representative Mehmood Abdi feels Board Of Control For Cricket In India president N Srinivasan should not decide on any matter relating to Lalit Modi's possible return to administration through the RCA because of his "old enmity" with the banned former IPL commissioner.

Indo-Pak series: PCB chief likely to meet Arun Jaitley

Indo-Pak series: PCB chief likely to meet Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

With possibilities of a bilateral series against India looking remote, Pakistan Cricket Board chief Shaharyar Khan is trying to seek an appointment with Union finance minister Arun Jaitley in the capital on Tuesday.

Dalmiya was probably the best boss I worked for: Wright

Dalmiya was probably the best boss I worked for: Wright

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

John Wright, who coached India between 2000 and 2005, said the late Jagmohan Dalmiya, who passed away on Sunday, was a 'tough' but 'fair' boss.

When former chief Srinivasan faced resistance in BCCI meeting

When former chief Srinivasan faced resistance in BCCI meeting

Rediff.com7 May 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan on Sunday had to backtrack after initially suggesting that a notice be sent to the International Cricket Council for reducing India's revenue share from $570 million to $293 million.

Verma wants Manohar to head BCCI probe panel for IPL scam

Verma wants Manohar to head BCCI probe panel for IPL scam

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

The unrecognised Cricket Association of Bihar chief Aditya Verma, who has shaken the BCCI by dragging it to the Supreme Court over the IPL spot-fixing scandal, has demanded that the Board's former President Shashank Manohar head the probe panel against the scam.

Dhoni turns 38! Of birthday wishes and throwback pics

Dhoni turns 38! Of birthday wishes and throwback pics

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Dhoni, who turned a year older Sunday, shook a leg with daughter Ziva in the presence of wife Sakshi as his teammates, in his preferred minimalistic manner.

'Don't allow Srinivasan to attend working committee meet'

'Don't allow Srinivasan to attend working committee meet'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Petitioner in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing case, Aditya Verma has shot a letter to the legal head of the Board of Control for Cricket in India U N Bannerjee and all the Working Committee members, requesting them not to allow Narayanaswami Srinivasan in the meeting.

IPL: Rajasthan Royals owner set to sell stakes

IPL: Rajasthan Royals owner set to sell stakes

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Rajasthan Royals' owners are all set to sell half of their stakes in order to give the side a much needed financial boos

Mr Srikkanth, shut up and crack the whip!

Mr Srikkanth, shut up and crack the whip!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Did the selectors not have the guts to admit that Virender Sehwag was dropped because of a poor showing in Australia?, asks Harish Kotian.

Manohar slams BCCI for AGM postponement

Manohar slams BCCI for AGM postponement

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar questioned Board's decision to postpone the Annual General Body Meeting, scheduled for November 20, saying it was against the constitution of the cricket body.

Ashwin's childhood coach Subramaniam named Team India manager

Ashwin's childhood coach Subramaniam named Team India manager

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Subramaniam, who is best known as Ravichandran Ashwin's childhood coach, will join the team before the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, starting August 3.

'M for Modi' is actually 'M for Mr Moneybag' for BJP

'M for Modi' is actually 'M for Mr Moneybag' for BJP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Urvish Kothari looks beyond the myth of Narendra Modi and highlights the chinks in the Gujarat chief minister's armour.

Dhawan leaves for India to attend to his ailing mother

Dhawan leaves for India to attend to his ailing mother

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

India opener Shikhar Dhawan will miss Sunday's fifth and final ODI against Sri Lanka and also the one-off T20 international next week after he left for India to attend his ailing mother.

How Kirsten landed India coach job in 7 minutes

How Kirsten landed India coach job in 7 minutes

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Speaking on the 'Cricket Collective' podcast, Kirsten recalled the "bizarre" series of events that unfolded in 2007.

PHOTOS: Dhoni interacts with students at DPS Srinagar

PHOTOS: Dhoni interacts with students at DPS Srinagar

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is also a honorary Lt. Col in the Indian Army, appreciated the school's contribution for the visually impaired children.

Hardik undergoes successful back surgery in London

Hardik undergoes successful back surgery in London

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The India all-rounder is expected to be out of action for five months.

Top Performer: Awesome De Villiers

Top Performer: Awesome De Villiers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

AB de Villiers smashed an unbeaten half-century as Royal Challengers Bangalore escaped with a narrow victory over Delhi Capitals in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended from the Indian Premier League for two years for betting activities of their key officials, Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra, during the 2013 season of cash-rich Twenty20 cricket tournament.

Kundra's statement is contempt of Supreme Court order: Verma

Kundra's statement is contempt of Supreme Court order: Verma

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Slamming Raj Kundra's criticism of Justice Lodha Committee's order of suspending the Rajasthan Royals owner from any cricketing activity for life, petitioner in IPL spot-fixing scandal Aditya Verma claimed that the London-based businessman's statement is a contempt of Supreme Court order.

Tokyo Olympics: Inox to be official sponsor for Team India

Tokyo Olympics: Inox to be official sponsor for Team India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

INOX Group has earlier supported various sporting events, teams and leagues in table Tennis, football, badminton, running, basketball and cricket, and building awareness among masses through effective promotional initiatives.

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Exclusive! How this man transformed India's batting

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'The 2014 Australia tour and the brand of cricket played by the team laid a great foundation of the brilliant run of success enjoyed across all formats and conditions.' 'It also coincided with Virat Kohli enjoying the responsibilities of leading the team and then putting his heart and soul into taking the Indian team to ascend many unconquered summits.'

Pune Test: MCA's urge to splurge

Pune Test: MCA's urge to splurge

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

MCA member objects to wasteful expenses planned for Pune Test.

Dalmiya clarifies on Dhoni's 'conflict of interest' issue

Dalmiya clarifies on Dhoni's 'conflict of interest' issue

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Jagmohan Dalmiya clarified his stance on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's alleged conflict of interest issue, saying that a newspaper misquoted him on the Indian ODI skipper being probed by the Board.

Former South African player Gulam Bodi charged for match-fixing

Former South African player Gulam Bodi charged for match-fixing

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Former South Africa international Gulam Bodi has been charged with attempting to fix matches in the country's domestic Twenty20 competition, the country's cricket authorities said on Thursday. Bodi, who played two one-day internationals and one Twenty20 match for the national side in 2007, has been charged with 'contriving to fix', or otherwise improperly influence aspects of the 2015 competition", they said. Cricket South Africa (CSA) said in December it were investigating an "intermediary" for betting syndicates and had laid charges. The 37-year-old, who was born in India but emigrated to South Africa as a teenager, did not feature in the tournament as a player, having last turned out in domestic cricket for the Highveld Lions in January 2015.

What Shane Warne has learnt from the IPL

What Shane Warne has learnt from the IPL

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Former Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne, on Sunday, put up a long post on his Instagram page about working with current bunch of Rajasthan Royals players, his advice to root and the learning he has gained from the IPL this season.

BJP leader brings up Kambli's Dalit status again

BJP leader brings up Kambli's Dalit status again

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Udit Raj on Thursday said that former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli had disclosed to him that he faced discrimination many times but now he shies away as his Dalit status might oust him from the Page 3 circuit.

'I would back MS as captain... he is best suited to handle most situations'

'I would back MS as captain... he is best suited to handle most situations'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Beleaguered Mahendra Singh Dhoni has found backing from former Australia cricketer Mike Hussey, who says the Indian captain was the most suitable to lead the team as he still has a lot of fire in his batting.

'Amitji just refuses to slow down'

'Amitji just refuses to slow down'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'His family keeps telling him to take it easy, but he won't listen.'

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Reader Rajesh D'souza met Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai.

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Shashank Manohar has resigned according to reports.

#MeToo: COA seeks BCCI CEO's response on anonymous post

#MeToo: COA seeks BCCI CEO's response on anonymous post

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The allegations by an unnamed person, who claimed to be an ex-colleague of Johri at the Discovery Channel, were posted on Twitter by an author, Harnidh Kaur, who later stated that she did not want the charges published nor her name used in the context.

RCB skipper Kohli fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate

RCB skipper Kohli fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Virat Kohli had a forgettable outing at the Dubai International Stadium.

Tendulkar inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Tendulkar inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Sachin Tendulkar is the sixth Indian to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Shiv Sena workers 'gherao' BCCI chief; talks with PCB rescheduled

Shiv Sena workers 'gherao' BCCI chief; talks with PCB rescheduled

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The much-anticipated talks between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Shashank Manohar and his Pakistan counterpart Shahryar Khan will not take place, on Monday, after Shiv Sena, a right-wing political party,

PCB chief Khan meets IPL chairman Shukla as Indo-Pak series hopes fade

PCB chief Khan meets IPL chairman Shukla as Indo-Pak series hopes fade

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shahryar Khan on Tuesday met Indian Premier League chief Rajiv Shukla at his residence in New Delhi in what was described as a 'courtesy call' in the backdrop of the furore surrounding talks for a possible resumption of India-Pakistan bilateral cricket ties.

Meet BCCI's new chairman of selectors

Meet BCCI's new chairman of selectors

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Sunil Joshi replaced MSK Prasad (South Zone), who had an extended run after completing his four-year tenure. Joshi's selection from South Zone and Harvinder getting picked from Central Zone also shows that the Board has stuck with the zonal policy.

Mr Modi, why this change of heart about Pakistan?

Mr Modi, why this change of heart about Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

'There is nothing that Pakistan has done which deserves a resumption of dialogue. The assurances made in Ufa contain no commitment except a whole range of talks, which could take place without the paraphernalia associated with a joint statement of prime ministers.'

MCA chief Pawar to miss meeting to elect new BCCI president

MCA chief Pawar to miss meeting to elect new BCCI president

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Mumbai Cricket Association will be represented by its joint secretary P V Shetty at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Special General Meeting in Mumbai on May 22 to elect its new president following the resignation of Shashank Manohar from the post last week.