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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.

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.

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'

Proteas visit Tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Proteas visit Tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

"Awesome Tiger safari this morning. Dead eye Dale spotted Mr Tiger hiding in the bush, he kindly...." tweeted Steyn.

No permanent slot for IPL in ICC calendar

No permanent slot for IPL in ICC calendar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The Indian Premier League will not be given a permanent slot in the international cricket calendar, the ICC said on Tuesday.

BCCI to felicitate Dravid next week

BCCI to felicitate Dravid next week

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The BCCI will felicitate veteran batsman Rahul Dravid in Mumbai on March 27.

ICC pays respect to 'inspirational' Nelson Mandela

ICC pays respect to 'inspirational' Nelson Mandela

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The International Cricket Council joined the world in mourning the death of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, saying that the former South African President was a "towering symbol of resistance" who would inspire generations to come.

Modi's lawyer Abdi to appear before Justice Mudgal panel

Modi's lawyer Abdi to appear before Justice Mudgal panel

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi's lawyer Mehmood Abdi has been asked by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee, probing match-fixing allegations in the cash-rich tournament, to appear before it in Delhi on Thursday morning.

'BCCI decision unjust, unfair'

'BCCI decision unjust, unfair'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

The Cricket Association of Bengal dubbed the suspension of Jagmohan Dalmiya by the BCCI as "unfair and unjust".

M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Rediff.com12 May 2003

M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

'We want Sachin, Rahul, Laxman in the BCCI'

'We want Sachin, Rahul, Laxman in the BCCI'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

'The BCCI believes that with great power comes greater responsibility.' 'We are conscious that the cricket world looks at us as "leaders." We will strive to lead effectively and responsibly.'

Ceat Lifetime award for Rajinder Goel

Ceat Lifetime award for Rajinder Goel

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The highest wicket-taker in Ranji Trophy history was recommended for the award in the domestic category by Sunil Gavaskar.

Pawar to hand over ICC reins to Isaac

Pawar to hand over ICC reins to Isaac

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Sharad Pawar's tenure as International Cricket Council (ICC) president will come to an end next week and New Zealand's Alan Isaac will take over from the Indian.

Arjuna Awardee began life as a carpenter

Arjuna Awardee began life as a carpenter

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

S Bhaskaran is the first bodybuilder to be presented the Arjuna Award in 20 years.

Bindra slams Dalmiya for accepting interim BCCI post

Bindra slams Dalmiya for accepting interim BCCI post

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Former BCCI president and a member of the anti N Srinivasan group, Inderjit Singh Bindra, lashed out at the Board's interim head Jagmohan Dalmiya for accepting what he termed an "illegitimate stop-gap" arrangement.

Narine boost for KKR as BCCI clears him with final warning

Narine boost for KKR as BCCI clears him with final warning

Rediff.com7 May 2015

BCCI on Thursday cleared Sunil Narine's action after giving him a final warning.

Will BCCI allow India's players to participate in South Africa's T20 league?

Will BCCI allow India's players to participate in South Africa's T20 league?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Cricket South Africa Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said the franchise based league will have teams from top cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town and that they are looking at potential Indian investors.

MCA to oppose most recommendations of Lodha panel

MCA to oppose most recommendations of Lodha panel

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The Mumbai Cricket Association headed by Sharad Pawar, is set to oppose most of the recommendations of the Justice Lodha committee submitted in its report to the Supreme Court last week. "We are opposed to most of the recommendations and are one hundred per cent behind Mr Pawar," said MCA's joint secretary P V Shetty, when asked about the managing committee meeting convened on January 13 to discuss the implications of the Lodha panel recommendations. "We will discuss everything and then put forth our views to the BCCI," said Shetty.

Spotted: Navjot Singh Sidhu in Mumbai

Spotted: Navjot Singh Sidhu in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Reader Nazeer sent us this picture.

Remembering my conversations with Sushant

Remembering my conversations with Sushant

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'I once thought Shah Rukh Khan to be the most knowledgeable actor in our industry,' Paresh Rawal once told me. 'But Sushant was just as well-informed on any topic under the sun.' Subhash K Jha recalls his many conversations with the actor.

Ashwin fined for slow over-rate against Delhi Capitals

Ashwin fined for slow over-rate against Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Kings XI Punjab captain Ravichandran Ashwin was fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow-over rate during Saturday's Indian Premier League match against Delhi Capitals.

Pawar's nomination  for ICC president sent

Pawar's nomination for ICC president sent

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh agreed on nominating the BCCI chief for the top ICC post.

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.

Sehwag out because of shoulder injury or back spasms?

Sehwag out because of shoulder injury or back spasms?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Virender Sehwag's omission from the squad for the Asia Cup took a curious turn on Thursday, with a media report claiming that the opener had requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India for rest because of back spasms.

Why Pawar must quit as agriculture minister

Why Pawar must quit as agriculture minister

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The Union Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Agriculture, Sharad Pawar, who also doubled as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and has now become president of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has reportedly pleaded with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that his ministerial burdens be reduced so that he can devote more of his time to his cricketing responsibilities.

Windies board gets reprieve as BCCI waives $41.97m penalty

Windies board gets reprieve as BCCI waives $41.97m penalty

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The Indian cricket board has decided to waive off the financial penalty of $41.97 million that was imposed on the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) for pulling out midway during their 2014 series against India, BCCI president Shashank Manohar stated.

Spotted: Sachin, Dhoni and Agarkar

Spotted: Sachin, Dhoni and Agarkar

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

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'Ravi Sharma not seen for 18 months'

'Ravi Sharma not seen for 18 months'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2003

Lalit Modi will take legal recourse to challenge BCCI ban, says lawyer

Lalit Modi will take legal recourse to challenge BCCI ban, says lawyer

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Slamming the life ban imposed on Lalit Modi by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, former Indian Premier League chairman's lawyer Mehmood Abdi on Wednesday said he would challenge it in the court.

Can Ravi Shastri turn around the Indian team's fortunes? Vote here!

Can Ravi Shastri turn around the Indian team's fortunes? Vote here!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The last time he took charge, Ravi Shastri gave the Indian team a new josh after the 2007 World Cup debacle. Can he do so this time as well?

Pakistan's Afridi gives up T20 captaincy

Pakistan's Afridi gives up T20 captaincy

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Shahid Afridi has stepped down as captain of the Pakistan T20 squad.

Will Kohli's knock spur his teammates?

Will Kohli's knock spur his teammates?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli's hundred in the first Test against England provides just the kind of inspiration that a struggling Indian batting line-up needed, feels Chris Gayle.

Du Plessis guilty of ball-tampering, cleared to play

Du Plessis guilty of ball-tampering, cleared to play

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis was cleared to play the third and final Test against Australia after a hearing by the International Cricket Council in Adelaide, on Tuesday.

Spotted: Kapil Dev at the Qatar MotoGP

Spotted: Kapil Dev at the Qatar MotoGP

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Reader Louet Colaco sent us a photograph of Kapil Dev from Qatar.

'Lele's administrative capabilities were excellent'

'Lele's administrative capabilities were excellent'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday condoled the death of Jaywant Lele, the diminutive former BCCI secretary during whose tenure the match-fixing scandal broke out in 2000, and who passed away at his residence in Vadodara following a massive heart attack.

Supreme Court slams Srinivasan for attending BCCI meet

Supreme Court slams Srinivasan for attending BCCI meet

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed unhappiness over Narayanswami Srinivasan's participation in a Board of Control for Cricket in India meeting in Chennai on February 8.

SL appoint Sumathipala as international envoy

SL appoint Sumathipala as international envoy

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

Sumathipala is the longest serving ICC executive board member who has been handling the most important affairs in the international arena for Sri Lanka Cricket.

Why Shashank Manohar is the right choice for BCCI...

Why Shashank Manohar is the right choice for BCCI...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

There was a leadership crisis in the Board of Control for Cricket in India following the passing away of former chief Jagmohan Dalmiya, forcing the wise men in control of the all-powerful sports body to get into a huddle and recall Shashank Manohar to helm the Board yet again, four years after he had finished off his first term.

DDCA gets yet another extension after taking legal recourse

DDCA gets yet another extension after taking legal recourse

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The faction-ridden Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA), on Thursday, got a one-day extension from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).