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CLT20: Mumbai Indians vs Lions match shifted to Jaipur

CLT20: Mumbai Indians vs Lions match shifted to Jaipur

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The downpour in Gujarat has forced the BCCI to shift the Champions League Twenty20 Group A match between Mumbai Indians and the Highveld Lions from Ahmedabad to Jaipur.

Top Performer: Anuj Rawat's Top Class 50

Top Performer: Anuj Rawat's Top Class 50

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The Player of the Match scored 66 off 47 balls with a strike rate of 140.42, including six sixes and two fours.

Some people trying to destroy brand IPL, says Shukla

Some people trying to destroy brand IPL, says Shukla

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

The Indian Premier League has emerged as a global sports brand, but some people are trying to 'destroy' the T20 league and new controversies are being created every year, forcing the Board of Control for Cricket in India to consider shifting the cash-rich tournament abroad in 2017, IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said

Women's Premier League: 165 players to be part of WPL auction

Women's Premier League: 165 players to be part of WPL auction

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

The second edition of the TATA Women's Premier League Player Auction list is out with a total of 165 cricketers set to go under the gavel on December 9th in Mumbai.

Amre has conflict of interest; Vengsarkar, Shukla cleared

Amre has conflict of interest; Vengsarkar, Shukla cleared

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former India Test batsman Praveen Amre and ex-Karnataka left-arm spinner Raghuram Bhat have been found to be in Conflict of Interest by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Ombudsman. However, former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar was cleared of a similar charge.

Cricket Buzz: Why Vidarbha-ROI Irani Cup game was called off

Cricket Buzz: Why Vidarbha-ROI Irani Cup game was called off

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The decision left everyone wondering if the on-field umpires faltered in calling off the game, but the Vidarbha player, said nothing like that had happened.

Why MCA has no choice but to implement Lodha reforms

Why MCA has no choice but to implement Lodha reforms

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

The Sharad Pawar-headed Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has no alternative but to implement in totality the Supreme Court order, based on the Justice Lodha Committee recommendations on sweeping reforms in cricket governance, feels its former managing Committee member Ravi Mandrekar.

Sarfaraz, Jurel get BCCI central contracts

Sarfaraz, Jurel get BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

India's newest batting star Sarfaraz Khan and wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel were inducted into Group C of BCCI's central contract with an annual retainership fee of Rs 1 crore, having fulfilled the criteria of playing three Tests in a current season.

Former India pacer Salvi named Puducherry head coach

Former India pacer Salvi named Puducherry head coach

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The 38-year old Salvi replaces former Karnataka batsman J Arun Kumar as the Pondicherry head coach. All the appointments are for one season.

IPL Players' draft to be held in Mumbai on Dec 15

IPL Players' draft to be held in Mumbai on Dec 15

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

The IPL Players' draft to allow two new franchises based in Pune and Rajkot pick 10 players of their choice will be held at the Mumbai Cricket Association's clubhouse in the Bandra-Kurla Complex on December 15.

Pune's Fans Rock!

Pune's Fans Rock!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The Fans have returned to the IPL, and while the crowds at Mumbai's Wankhede and Brabourne stadiums and Navi Mumbai's D Y Patil stadium were enthusiastic, the crowds at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, highlighted why the players love having spectators around so much.

Again, NO ENTRY for Shah Rukh at Wankhede stadium!

Again, NO ENTRY for Shah Rukh at Wankhede stadium!

Rediff.com11 May 2015

For the third year running after the ruckus he had created in 2012, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan will not be allowed to witness the high-profile Indian Premier League contest between his side Kolkata Knight Riders and home team Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 14.

'Shah Rukh never drinks when he is around kids'

'Shah Rukh never drinks when he is around kids'

Rediff.com18 May 2012

'I don't think any parent would like to see a child being manhandled. Shah Rukh had to react because the security guard was aggressive with the children and even pushed a 12-year-old kid. It was not required. As a parent, even I would have reacted in a similar manner.' Maheep Kapoor, whose daughter was with SRK on the fateful night, defends him.

Kotla to host IPL Eliminator, second Qualifier instead of Eden

Kotla to host IPL Eliminator, second Qualifier instead of Eden

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Visakhapatnam to be common main venue for Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants, while Kings XI Punjab to play all their home matches at Mohali.

Will new PCB chief Sethi revive Indo-Pak ties?

Will new PCB chief Sethi revive Indo-Pak ties?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The government on Wednesday night issued a notification confirming the appointment of the management committee while removing Ramiz Raja, but the sitting chief selector Muhammad Wasim announced the squad for the NZ series.

BHA offers MCA space for expansion

BHA offers MCA space for expansion

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

The Bombay Hockey Association ,in turn, wants help to relocate its own premises within the Churchgate railway station periphery.

'Shah Rukh Khan is one of the best fathers I know'

'Shah Rukh Khan is one of the best fathers I know'

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

COVID-19: Umpires distribute food grains to help scorers, groundsmen

COVID-19: Umpires distribute food grains to help scorers, groundsmen

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

The initiative, led by former Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) managing committee member and ex-BCCI umpire Ganesh Iyer, help the local match officials, scorers and groundsmen, who are in distress due to the coronavirus-forced nationwide lockdown, by starting distribution of foodgrains.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Lalit Modi threatened to end my career'

'Lalit Modi threatened to end my career'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'There was one senior player who wanted to spoil my name.'

ODI World Cup: 'India vs Pakistan semi-final at Eden would be a dream'

ODI World Cup: 'India vs Pakistan semi-final at Eden would be a dream'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

CAB President Snehasish Ganguly said an India vs Pakistan semifinal at the Eden Gardens would be a dream contest.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mumbai beat Saurashtra by 5 wickets

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mumbai beat Saurashtra by 5 wickets

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Mumbai defeated Saurashtra by five wickets in the West Zone Vijay Hazare trophy tie on Sunday, on the back of Sushanth Marathe's 88 coupled with his 114-run partnership for second wicket with Iqbal Abdullah (55).

Shah Rukh Khan wins Wankhede brawl case, cops say he was not drunk

Shah Rukh Khan wins Wankhede brawl case, cops say he was not drunk

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is also the co-owner of Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders was given a clean chit by Mumbai police on Tuesday in connection with a brawl at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai after an IPL match in 2012. Following the incident, the Mumbai Cricket Association had imposed a five-year ban on Khan which was lifted last year.

Why Suryakumar Yadav is breaking batting records...

Why Suryakumar Yadav is breaking batting records...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

The 32-year-old swashbuckling batter smashed an unbeaten 51-ball 112 against Sri Lanka in the third T20 International on Saturday to pave the way for India's 91-run victory and a 2-1 series verdict.

'International cricket needs fixing'

'International cricket needs fixing'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'T20 isn't the killer. The T20 format is good for the game.' 'The majority of international cricketers still value Test cricket.'

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

England's entire tour of India to be held at three venues

England's entire tour of India to be held at three venues

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

India's much-anticipated day-night Test against England will be held at Ahmedabad from February 24 next year and the city will also be the venue of one more Test and five T20 Internationals at its newly-constructed Motera Stadium.

Cummins breaks silence on Wankhede pitch drama

Cummins breaks silence on Wankhede pitch drama

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The report also claimed that if India make the final in Ahmedabad, a slow pitch is expected at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera.

2 more ground staff, one plumber at Wankhede are COVID positive

2 more ground staff, one plumber at Wankhede are COVID positive

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The Maharashtra government on Monday cleared the decks for the IPL to take place in COVID-19 ravaged Mumbai, allowing teams to practice after 8pm IST and travel to their respective hotels during the night curfew that has been imposed across the state to contain the pandemic.

'Salim Durani was an impact player'

'Salim Durani was an impact player'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Batting great Gundappa Viswanath recalls his memories of Salim Durani.

Prithvi Shaw fails dope test; banned for eight months

Prithvi Shaw fails dope test; banned for eight months

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

India batsman Prithvi Shaw has been handed a back-dated eight-month suspension for a doping violation after ingesting a prohibited substance Terbutaline.

What really happened behind famous filmi brawls

What really happened behind famous filmi brawls

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Bollywood is no stranger to fisticuffs. Here are some theories for some that rocked the nation.

There will be no cheerleaders in IPL 7: Savant

There will be no cheerleaders in IPL 7: Savant

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

There will be no cheerleaders in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the wake of spot-fixing scandal, which rocked the sixth edition of the cash-rich tournament, BCCI vice-president Ravi Savant said.

'What If....'

'What If....'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

S Badrinath stirred speculation by sharing a photoshopped image of Rohit Sharma in a CSK jersey.

Ranji: Saurashtra's Jackson moves to Puducherry

Ranji: Saurashtra's Jackson moves to Puducherry

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Prolific batsman Sheldon Jackson, who played a pivotal role in Saurashtra's maiden Ranji Trophy triumph in the season gone by, will compete for Puducherry in the domestic circuit this season, a decision which the cricketer said was "not easy".

Cricket Buzz: Former England skipper Collingwood calls time on career

Cricket Buzz: Former England skipper Collingwood calls time on career

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Collingwood, 42, became the first England captain to win a trophy at a global tournament when he guided them to the ICC World T20 in 2010. He was part of three Ashes series wins over Australia before retiring from international cricket in 2011.

Will Pawar dash Srinivasan's hopes of comeback in BCCI?

Will Pawar dash Srinivasan's hopes of comeback in BCCI?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Sharad Pawar could make a sensational return as president. There is talk that the Maharashtra politician could emerge an unlikely candidate to take on the suspended Narayanaswami Srinivasan.

MCA forces BCCI to change Ranji schedule; match in TN rescheduled

MCA forces BCCI to change Ranji schedule; match in TN rescheduled

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

A Group B Ranji Trophy match between Odisha and Jharkhand, which was scheduled to be played in Dindigul, in Tamil Nadu, from December 7, will be rescheduled.

Women's Premier League: 409 players to go under hammer

Women's Premier League: 409 players to go under hammer

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Out of 409 players, 246 are Indians and 163 are overseas of which eight are from the associate nations.