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Gavaskar evaluating Raman's role in IPL betting scandal, says Verma

Gavaskar evaluating Raman's role in IPL betting scandal, says Verma

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Interim president of Board of Control for Cricket in India Sunil Gavaskar said he is evaluating the request of Bihar Cricket Association (CAB) secretary Aditya Verma, who wants Indian Premier League chief operating officer Sundar Raman removed from his post for alleged involvement in corrupt practices.

BCCI's special meeting will decide Modi's fate

BCCI's special meeting will decide Modi's fate

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

The Cricket Board has convened a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai on July 3 to decide the fate of embattled Lalit Modi amidst speculation that the suspended IPL Commissioner may be expelled from the BCCI.

Probe commission interrogates Sreesanth

Probe commission interrogates Sreesanth

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

The three-member probe commission headed by rtd Justice Mukul Mudgal, who had been appointed by the Supreme Court to look into IPL VI fiasco, interrogated tainted cricketer S Sreesanth and IPL CEO Sundar Raman among others in Mumbai.

All named in Mudgal report should be locked up, says Lalit Modi

All named in Mudgal report should be locked up, says Lalit Modi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

With Supreme Court on Friday naming four individuals in the Mudgal Committee report for betting and spot-fixing in the sixth edition of Indian Premier League, former cricketers and administrators gave a big thumbs up to the latest development.

BCCI appoints security advisor for 2011 World Cup

BCCI appoints security advisor for 2011 World Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Gearing up to co-host the ODI World Cup next year along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the BCCI on Tuesday appointed retired IPS officer Ranjit Kumar Das as its security advisor.

ICC receives BCCI report on Kotla fiasco

ICC receives BCCI report on Kotla fiasco

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday said it has received report from the BCCI on the December 27 pitch fiasco in Delhi and it's now up to ICC General Manager Dav Richardson and Chief Match Referee Ranjan Madugalle to take a call on the issue.

Former NZ captain Crowe slams controversial ICC revamp plan

Former NZ captain Crowe slams controversial ICC revamp plan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe joined the chorus calling for the withdrawal of the controversial proposal to revamp the ICC piloted by India, England and Australia, despite his country's Board's support to the plan.

Rohit fined for hitting stumps after dismissal

Rohit fined for hitting stumps after dismissal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for hitting the stumps with his bat after his dismissal during their IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders.

'Spectacle is a big part of why Trump is coming to India'

'Spectacle is a big part of why Trump is coming to India'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'If there were no Ahmedabad programme -- no flashy town hall event in a huge cricket stadium with thousands cheering him on -- then Trump may well have decided not to go to India.'

Zaheer was a bowler who could out-think the batsmen: Tendulkar

Zaheer was a bowler who could out-think the batsmen: Tendulkar

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Iconic Sachin Tendulkar and limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni have led the bandwagon of former and current cricketers praising Zaheer Khan, who ended his international career on Thursday.

'I was nobody until I appeared on KBC'

'I was nobody until I appeared on KBC'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'When I won Rs 1 crore, Amitabh Bachchan told my friends to find a girlfriend for me.'

Why not include the north-east in IPL-4?

Why not include the north-east in IPL-4?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

The IPL has contributed tremendously to national integration. It is here that the IPL can contribute positively by involving north eastern India and help it join the national mainstream.

Chappell's e-mail was spot on: Blewett

Chappell's e-mail was spot on: Blewett

Rediff.com2 Oct 2005

Greg Blewett refuted the charges of former South Australia paceman Paul Wilson that India coach Greg Chappell was a poor man-manager.

Dravid has advice for batsmen when they go to England next time

Dravid has advice for batsmen when they go to England next time

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The most recent 1-4 series loss in England was India's third in a row with batsmen letting the team down innings after innings.

5 reasons why there is 'war' between West Indies players and Board

5 reasons why there is 'war' between West Indies players and Board

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The impasse between the West Indies squad for the World Twenty20 and the region's cricket board appeared no closer to resolution on Wednesday with both sides sticking to their positions.

Jadeja fined 50 percent of match fee for Anderson clash; BCCI slams verdict

Jadeja fined 50 percent of match fee for Anderson clash; BCCI slams verdict

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was fined 50 percent of his match fee after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Code for Players and Player Support Personnel for his involvement in an incident with James Anderson during the second day of the first Test against England in Nottingham.

BCCI bans umpire Asad Rauf for five years

BCCI bans umpire Asad Rauf for five years

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The decision to ban Rauf was taken at the BCCI's Disciplinary Committee's meeting in Mumbai on Friday.

BCCI meeting to approve bid for larger share from ICC revenue

BCCI meeting to approve bid for larger share from ICC revenue

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Another issue that might just come up for discussion is proposing BCCI president N Srinivasan's name as the first chairman of the ICC.

Details revealed! 'Didn't see much communication between Kumble, Kohli'

Details revealed! 'Didn't see much communication between Kumble, Kohli'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

India's Team manager, Kapil Malhotra, for the Champions Trophy, has made a startling revelation.

How the Supreme Court bowled Srinivasan and the BCCI!

How the Supreme Court bowled Srinivasan and the BCCI!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The Supreme Court on Thursday finally set the ball rolling for one of the biggest shake-ups in Indian cricket by barring president-in-exile Narayanswami Srinivasan from contesting the next elections of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, citing his conflict of interest.

Sindhu set to receive a swanky BMW from Tendulkar

Sindhu set to receive a swanky BMW from Tendulkar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

While bronze medallist Sakshi would soon be seen driving her new, customized Mahindra Thar, a brand new BMW awaits new badminton sensation Sindhu.

PHOTOS: Men in Blue get cracking for Proteas challenge

PHOTOS: Men in Blue get cracking for Proteas challenge

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

India's One-day International captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was back at the helm for the limited-overs' leg against South Africa next month.

Kem Cho Trump! Ahmedabad all set to welcome US Prez

Kem Cho Trump! Ahmedabad all set to welcome US Prez

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Here's how Ahmedabad is decked up to welcome Mr and Mrs Trump.

Waqar REVEALS! Blames Afridi for T20 debacle; wants Akmal axed

Waqar REVEALS! Blames Afridi for T20 debacle; wants Akmal axed

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Former chief coach, Waqar Younis has urged the cricket authorities to drop Umar Akmal from the Pakistan team and blamed Shahid Afridi for the side's run of T20 defeats against England, New Zealand and in the Asia Cup and World T20.

Pak government, leaders pay tribute to Vajpayee

Pak government, leaders pay tribute to Vajpayee

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The government and people of Pakistan extend their 'heartfelt condolences' to Vajpayee's family and to the government and people of India, the spokesman said.

BCCI to 'intervene' in Supreme Court case on Modi issue

BCCI to 'intervene' in Supreme Court case on Modi issue

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Faced with the tricky issue of how to deal with the possible re-entry of banned former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi into Rajasthan Cricket Association, the BCCI has decided to become a party in the Supreme Court case challenging the RCA polls and get its position clarified.

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni in Nottingham

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni in Nottingham

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Reader Atin Jain sent us this picture from Nottingham

Security concerns force Australia to postpone Bangladesh tour

Security concerns force Australia to postpone Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Cricket Australia said an independent security assessment confirmed there is a risk of terrorism in Bangladesh targeting Australian nationals.

AAP seeks privilege motion against Jaitley for 'lying' in Parliament

AAP seeks privilege motion against Jaitley for 'lying' in Parliament

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Training guns on Jaitley, Ashutosh said the Union finance minister should come clean on the alleged irregularities in the Delhi and District Cricket Association.

All play, no work but big pay for Lalit Modi

All play, no work but big pay for Lalit Modi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Godfrey Phillips, controlled by his father K K Modi, paid Rs 1.7 crore despite him not attending a single board meet

Spotted: Mohammed Kaif in Bangalore

Spotted: Mohammed Kaif in Bangalore

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Reader Chandrappa sent us this picture from Bangalore.

Rahane fined Rs 12 lakh for slow-over rate against MI

Rahane fined Rs 12 lakh for slow-over rate against MI

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The Rahane-led side outclassed the depending champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets on Sunday, courtesy a whirlwind unbeaten 94 by opener Jos Buttler who stuck his fifth consecutive fifty in the tournament.

Sachin, Sindhu call off proposed investment in CallHealth

Sachin, Sindhu call off proposed investment in CallHealth

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

CallHealth is promoted by Sandhya Raju, the daughter-in-law of B Ramalinga Raju, founder of the scam-hit Satyam Computers.

Sachin, Sindhu call off proposed investment in CallHealth

Sachin, Sindhu call off proposed investment in CallHealth

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

CallHealth is promoted by Sandhya Raju, the daughter-in-law of B Ramalinga Raju, founder of the scam-hit Satyam Computers.

BCCI CEO Johri cleared in sexual harassment case

BCCI CEO Johri cleared in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

The three-member probe panel dismissed the charges levelled by at least two women as "mischievous and fabricated".

Has BCCI agreed to an Indo-Pak bilateral series?

Has BCCI agreed to an Indo-Pak bilateral series?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

If the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zaka Ashraf is to believed, get ready for a Indo-Pak series in the near future.

BCCI still undecided on Ganguly's appointment for India coaching job

BCCI still undecided on Ganguly's appointment for India coaching job

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Thakur, who is expected to meet Board president, Jagmohan Dalmiya at his residence later in the afternoon, said that an announcement on support staff is on the cards.

Ganguly, Warne fined 10 per cent of match fees

Ganguly, Warne fined 10 per cent of match fees

Rediff.com2 May 2008

While Knight Riders captain Sourav Ganguly was slapped the penalty showing dissent in Thursday's IPL match, Rajasthan Royals' skipper was hauled up for publicly commenting on a match-related incident.

IPL: Brilliant De Villiers shines for RCB on return from injury

IPL: Brilliant De Villiers shines for RCB on return from injury

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

The 33-year-old, who has taken a break from Tests to manage his workload, missed the final of South Africa's domestic 50-overs tournament with a back injury, which also kept him out of Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL opener against Delhi.