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Yuvraj's birthday wish: Swift resolution to farmers' issues

Yuvraj's birthday wish: Swift resolution to farmers' issues

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Saturday turned 39 but instead of celebrating his birthday this year, the 2011 World Cup hero hoped for a 'swift resolution' to the ongoing farmers' issues through dialogue.

Big relief for Pandya and Rahul

Big relief for Pandya and Rahul

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Suspensions on Pandya, Rahul lifted with immediate effect: CoA

Focus on Thakur's affidavit ahead of BCCI SGM

Focus on Thakur's affidavit ahead of BCCI SGM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur's affidavit, to be submitted in the Supreme Court, will be the focal point of discussions when the BCCI's affiliated units meet for a Special General Meeting (SGM) in New Delhi on Saturday to deliberate upon implementation of the Lodha Committee reforms.

IPL 2022: All The Numbers You Want

IPL 2022: All The Numbers You Want

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Debutants Gujarat Titans capped a fairytale season by beating inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to win the IPL title in their first season in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The pitch and outfield of Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain has been officially rated "poor" by the ICC following the recent Test between India and the West Indies, which saw more than four-and-a-half days' play being lost because of poor drainage facilities.

ICC CEO Speed told to go on leave

ICC CEO Speed told to go on leave

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

A statement from the ICC said outgoing chief executive Malcolm Speed was asked to go on leave on Friday following 'a fundamental breakdown in the relationship between the CEO and a number of ICC board members'.

BCCI officials meet Sibal demanding anti-fixing law

BCCI officials meet Sibal demanding anti-fixing law

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Rattled by the spot-fixing scandal that has shaken Indian cricket, IPL Chairman Rajiv Shukla and BCCI vice-President Arun Jaitley met Law Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday, demanding a strong anti-fixing legislation be 'enacted as soon as possible'.

Commentators' box to be named after late Bal Thackeray?

Commentators' box to be named after late Bal Thackeray?

Rediff.com13 May 2013

The Mumbai Cricket Association is likely to deliberate on the proposal received from a couple of its affiliated units to name the commentators' box at the Wankhede stadium after late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.

Mavi, Avesh reprimanded for breaching IPL Code of Conduct

Mavi, Avesh reprimanded for breaching IPL Code of Conduct

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Bowlers Shivam Mavi and Avesh Khan, playing for Kolkata Kinght Riders and Delhi Daredevils respectively, were reprimanded on Saturday for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.

Pakistan ready to host India in December: Shaharyar Khan

Pakistan ready to host India in December: Shaharyar Khan

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Batting for the resumption of Indo-Pak cricketing ties, PCB chief Shaharyar Khan said that Pakistan are ready to host a series in the UAE in December.

BCCI appeal rejected, Kotla ban upheld

BCCI appeal rejected, Kotla ban upheld

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

The ICC rejected the BCCI's appeal to lift the one-year ban on Delhi's Ferozeshah Kotla ground, which was deemed 'unfit' after the recent India-Sri Lanka ODI was abandoned due to a dangerous pitch.

Star Performer: Jasprit Bumrah stamps his class

Star Performer: Jasprit Bumrah stamps his class

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Jasprit Bumrah showcased why he is rated so highly as a bowler on Sunday night.

Gambhir reprimanded for kicking a chair, Kohli also fined

Gambhir reprimanded for kicking a chair, Kohli also fined

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir was fined 15 percent of his match fees for his despicable conduct that saw him kick a chair during his team's IPL victory over RCB while rival captain Virat Kohli became poorer by Rs 24 lakh due to slow over-rate for second time. Kohli has now paid a total fine of Rs 36 lakh having already been fined Rs 12 lakh for an earlier offence of slow over-rate and the penalty was doubled as it was the second time that his bowlers failed to mainatain over-rate. According to an IPL media release: "Gautam Gambhir from the Kolkata Knight Riders team was fined 15% of his match fee for breaching the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team's match against Royal Challengers Bangalore at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday.

'Crowe was a deep and innovative thinker of the game'

'Crowe was a deep and innovative thinker of the game'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

In a statement, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said Crowe was a true legend of the game who had earned the admiration and respect of millions of cricket fans across the globe with his stylish stroke-play and strong-minded determination.

Working Committee meet adjourned over Srinivasan's presence

Working Committee meet adjourned over Srinivasan's presence

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

High drama was witnessed at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's crucial Working Committee meeting in Kolkata on Friday over the presence of Narayanswami Srinivasan, prompting president Jagmohan Dalmiya to adjourn it sine die over lack of legal clarity on the sidelined former chief's status.

IPL: Rahane fined for slow over-rate

IPL: Rahane fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Rajasthan Royals suffered their third straight defeat on Sunday when they lost to Chennai Super Kings by eight runs.

Dhoni named ODI Player of the Year

Dhoni named ODI Player of the Year

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

On a night of mixed fortune for Indian cricket, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was named the ODI Player of the Year, Yuvraj Singh won the Twenty20 International Performance of the Year Award but pacer Ishant Sharma failed to win the Emerging Player honour at the annual ICC awards function in Dubai.

MCA wants to name Wankhede media box after Bal Thackeray

MCA wants to name Wankhede media box after Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The Mumbai Cricket Association's Managing Committee on Tuesday decided to contact the family of late Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray and seek their consent to name the media box at the Wankhede Stadium after him.

MCA to give wonder boy Dhanawade Rs 10,000 per month for 5 yrs

MCA to give wonder boy Dhanawade Rs 10,000 per month for 5 yrs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Mumbai schoolboy Pranav Dhanawade was awarded a monthly scholarship for five years from the Mumbai Cricket Association, a day after becoming the first batsman in the world to notch a four-figure innings.

BCCI re-confirm Srinivasan's candidature for ICC chairman's post

BCCI re-confirm Srinivasan's candidature for ICC chairman's post

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

With the Supreme Court refusing to restrain N Srinivasan from taking over as the chairman of the International Cricket Council, the Board of Control for Cricket in India sent a final confirmation to the world body intimating that its president-in-exile will be the candidate to head the ICC.

Scindia, Jaitley submit detailed report on Modi probe to BCCI

Scindia, Jaitley submit detailed report on Modi probe to BCCI

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

The two-member special disciplinary committee comprising of Jyotiraditya Scindia and Arun Jaitley, appointed to investigate charges levelled against former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi, completed their probe and submitted their findings to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Pak's Taufeeq ruled out of Test series vs SA

Pak's Taufeeq ruled out of Test series vs SA

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Experienced Pakistan opener, Taufeeq Umar has been ruled out of the Test series against South Africa and will be returning home due to a shin injury.

BCCI to decide on quantum of punishment to Chandila this week

BCCI to decide on quantum of punishment to Chandila this week

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's three-member disciplinary panel, headed by president Shashank Manohar, will meet this week to decide the fate of Ajit Chandilla and Hiken Shah who have been accused of trying to fix games in the 2013 and last edition of the Indian Premier League respectively.

Dalmiya ready to host 'Goodwill Ambassadors' from Pak

Dalmiya ready to host 'Goodwill Ambassadors' from Pak

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Former BCCI president and current CAB supremo Jagmohan Dalmiya has offered to host all the former Pakistan stalwarts who will be coming as 'Goodwill Ambassadors' during the ODI match at the Eden Gardens on January 3.

Nagpur pitch receives official warning

Nagpur pitch receives official warning

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The International Cricket Council announced on Monday that Jamtha Stadium, Nagpur, has been given an official warning under the ICC Pitch Monitoring Process following the third Test between India and South Africa.

BCCI backs Srinivasan, Raman; fixes AGM for December 17

BCCI backs Srinivasan, Raman; fixes AGM for December 17

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Tuesday, decided to hold its much-delayed Annual General Meeting on December 17 even as it stood firmly behind embattled president-in-exile N Srinivasan after he was cleared of IPL fixing charges by the Supreme Court-appointed probe committee.

Smith, Warner, Bancroft sent home; Lehmann stays

Smith, Warner, Bancroft sent home; Lehmann stays

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

James Sutherland said Darren Lehmann has not resigned and will continue to coach the Australia men's team

Early Australian team selection just for marketing reasons: Mark Waugh

Early Australian team selection just for marketing reasons: Mark Waugh

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Australia selector Mark Waugh refreshingly candid departure from sport media-speak when he let slip that Cricket Australia wanted their Test team selected early for 'marketing reasons' has been swiftly rebuffed by the governing body on Friday.

Raina undergoes knee surgery, out for six weeks

Raina undergoes knee surgery, out for six weeks

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Out of favour India batsman Suresh Raina on Friday underwent knee surgery in Amsterdam which effectively rules him out of the better part of India's domestic season.

MCA to present Tendulkar 100 gold coins

MCA to present Tendulkar 100 gold coins

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The Mumbai Cricket Association will shower Sachin Tendulkar with a hundred gold coins to commemorate his fabulous feat of compiling 100 international centuries. The decision to felicitate the batting ace with 100 gold coins, worth around Rs 23-25 lakh, was taken by the MCA's managing committee, headed by Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh.

Oval and out? Dhawan injury upsets India plans

Oval and out? Dhawan injury upsets India plans

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

'Shikhar Dhawan is presently under the observation of the BCCI medical team'

BCCI files 238 page writ in SC to get clarity on Srini issue

BCCI files 238 page writ in SC to get clarity on Srini issue

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has filed a 238-page writ petition in the Supreme Court in order to get clarity about whether its former president N Srinivasan should be allowed to attend the Board meetings.

BCCI Constitution amended for Jaitley not Srinivasan: Manohar

BCCI Constitution amended for Jaitley not Srinivasan: Manohar

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Former BCCI president Shashank Manohar has said that the amendment of the BCCI constituition in 2012 regarding president's post was done to ensure that BJP heavyweight Arun Jaitley became board chief in 2014 instead of N Srinivasan going for a second term.

'Having India and Pakistan matches is something close to my heart'

'Having India and Pakistan matches is something close to my heart'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

The newly elected ICC president, Zaheer Abbas has said that despite being elevated to a ceremonial post he will do his best to revive India and Pakistan bilateral cricket series.

SC seeks Sidhu's response in 1988 road rage case within 2 weeks

SC seeks Sidhu's response in 1988 road rage case within 2 weeks

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The apex court was hearing a matter pertaining to review of sentence awarded by it in May 2018 to the cricketer-turned-politician in the 1988 road rage case.

Attending working committee meet Srinivasan's call: BCCI

Attending working committee meet Srinivasan's call: BCCI

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday made it clear that it is upto N Srinivasan to take a call on whether he would like to attend the working committee meeting in Kolkata.

BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away

BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was admitted to hospital few days back after he complained of chest pain, passed away at a city hospital this evening following a massive cardiac arrest.

Why were spectators allowed to carry bottles? BCCI asks OCA

Why were spectators allowed to carry bottles? BCCI asks OCA

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sought a report from the Orissa Cricket Association on the crowd trouble during Monday's Twenty20 match against South Africa which has prompted calls for a ban on the venue.

Pybus steps down as Bangladesh coach

Pybus steps down as Bangladesh coach

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Richard Pybus has stepped down as Bangladesh head coach, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Wednesday.