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Samson OUT for months: IPL in doubt?

Samson OUT for months: IPL in doubt?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Sanju Samson fractures index finger, out of action for five to six weeks

Rohit taking no chances with Shami's fitness

Rohit taking no chances with Shami's fitness

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The 34-year-old Shami, who last played for India in the ODI World Cup final in November 2023, was forced into the long layoff due to an ankle injury that needed surgery.

Troy Cooley to be NCA's new fast bowling coach

Troy Cooley to be NCA's new fast bowling coach

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Troy Cooley is considered one of the best fast bowling coaches in world cricket. His moment of glory came as England's bowling coach during the historic 2005 Ashes, when the home team's fast bowlers were a nightmare for the Aussie batters.

Laxman to join NCA, will travel with U-19s for World Cup

Laxman to join NCA, will travel with U-19s for World Cup

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

VVS Laxman will be joining NCA as the head of cricket on December 13

NCA Injury Surveillance Report: Most cricketers suffered from shoulder, knee problems

NCA Injury Surveillance Report: Most cricketers suffered from shoulder, knee problems

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The 48-page report states that between April 2019 and March 2020, 262 cricketers, which includes 218 men and 44 women, were at the NCA for rehab programmes.

Bumrah's absence a big challenge: MI coach Jayawardene

Bumrah's absence a big challenge: MI coach Jayawardene

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Bumrah will miss a few initial games of the tournament as he is currently recuperating from a back injury at the BCCI Centre of Excellence at Bengaluru.

IPL 2025: Bumrah Will Be Back By...

IPL 2025: Bumrah Will Be Back By...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

He is yet to bowl at full intensity in the nets at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Gambhir's Big Plans For England Tour

Gambhir's Big Plans For England Tour

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

This would mark the first time an Indian head coach travels with the 'A' team on a tour.

Conflict of Interest prevents Dravid from taking NCA charge

Conflict of Interest prevents Dravid from taking NCA charge

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Potential conflict of interest has prevented Rahul Dravid from taking charge as the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy. The former India captain was supposed to join on July 1.

Will Shami recover in time for Australia Tests?

Will Shami recover in time for Australia Tests?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Mohammed Shami is making significant strides in his recovery from an ankle injury that has kept him out of cricket since the ODI World Cup last November.

Boost for India as Ishant starts bowling full tilt at NCA

Boost for India as Ishant starts bowling full tilt at NCA

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Ishant Sharma bowled full tilt at the National Cricket Academy with an aim to get fit for India's four-match Test series in Australia,

Indian team to get new spin bowling coach

Indian team to get new spin bowling coach

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The coach also needs to be technically savvy with knowledge of biomechanics and ability to decipher the data stored in GPS devices.

Bahutule to mentor Royals' spinners in IPL 2025

Bahutule to mentor Royals' spinners in IPL 2025

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule is set to join Rajasthan Royals as a spin bowling coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Why Laxman wants Ganguly to revive the NCA

Why Laxman wants Ganguly to revive the NCA

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India batsman VVS Laxman wants newly-elected BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to revive the National Cricket Academy, which, he says, is the key to nurturing future stars.

'Too early to judge Gill's Test captaincy credentials'

'Too early to judge Gill's Test captaincy credentials'

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Shubman Gill is a 'thinking cricketer' but it is difficult to predict whether he would be able to replicate his T20 captaincy success in the Test format, said Gujarat Titans assistant coach Ashish Kapoor.

Sunil Joshi leads race for spin coach role at BCCI's COE

Sunil Joshi leads race for spin coach role at BCCI's COE

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi is the frontrunner to become the spin bowling coach at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.

Kohli Takes A Walk In The Rain

Kohli Takes A Walk In The Rain

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Virat Kohli walked around the ground in a black jacket with a hoodie before heading into the indoor facility at the National Cricket Academy.

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

A proposal to have India's IPL stars in The Hundred!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

ECB should offer BCCI minority ownership in Hundred to attract Indian players: Lancashire CEO

How Pant's No 7 gamble backfired in LSG's big defeat vs DC

How Pant's No 7 gamble backfired in LSG's big defeat vs DC

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

A dejected Rishabh Pant sounded hardly convincing as he explained the rationale behind coming in to bat as low as No 7 against Delhi Capitals.

'Wasn't nice, but tactical decision to retire Tilak Verma'

'Wasn't nice, but tactical decision to retire Tilak Verma'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Tilak Verma, who has two T20I hundreds for India and is one of the pillars of the core MI set-up, had scored just 25 off 23 balls, inclusive of two boundaries, when Mitchell Santner, with a career IPL strike-rate of 106, was sent in.

'I'm really excited to see him back'

'I'm really excited to see him back'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Suryakumar expressed excitement over Shami's return.

What a turnaround for Mumbai Indians' Amanjot Kaur

What a turnaround for Mumbai Indians' Amanjot Kaur

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Amanjot Kaur, who was sidelined by a back stress fracture requiring surgery and a ligament tear in her hand after last year's WPL, claimed three wickets for 22 runs before blasting a 27-ball 34 to help MI chase down RCB's 167 with one ball to spare in the WPL match in Bengaluru on Friday.

Mayank's speed is going to get better as he plays more, says Zaheer

Mayank's speed is going to get better as he plays more, says Zaheer

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Mayank Yadav, who made his comeback after a long injury lay-off, returned with figures of 2/40 in four overs as he bowled in the range of 140kmph.

Has Shami Played His Last Test Match?

Has Shami Played His Last Test Match?

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Mohammed Shami's possible omission from the Indian Test squad for the England tour was doing the rounds for past one week but the eternal optimist would have loved to believe that those artistic wrists would be at work in the Old Blighty.

Unsold in IPL auction, Thakur now owns Purple Cap

Unsold in IPL auction, Thakur now owns Purple Cap

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

'If you are called in as a replacement, you are likely to start. Ups and downs are a part of life. I have always backed my skills.'

Dravid-helmed NCA introduces 'corporate class' for new coaches

Dravid-helmed NCA introduces 'corporate class' for new coaches

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

While the coaching module has been tweaked to make it more appealing for modern coaches, what came as a pleasant surprise was the introduction of a "corporate problem-solving class", where the incumbents were asked to find methods of trouble shooting while dealing with multiple off-the-field stakeholders.

IPL 2025: 'Bumrah is disappointed, he wanted a win'

IPL 2025: 'Bumrah is disappointed, he wanted a win'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is in 'good nick' following a three-month-long injury lay-off and Mumbai Indians want to ease him into competition mode in IPL 2025, said head coach Mahela Jayawardene.

The Gill Journey: A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence!

The Gill Journey: A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence!

Rediff.com24 May 2025

'Shubh Aarambh': From Fazilka to Leeds, journey of passionate dad and willing son

CT: Arshdeep or Rana, who will partner Shami?

CT: Arshdeep or Rana, who will partner Shami?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Former India opener WV Raman, one of the most respected coaches in the country, feels experience will be a key factor which should go in favour of the Punjab pacer.

Samit Dravid sidelined for four-day game against Aus

Samit Dravid sidelined for four-day game against Aus

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The second four-day match will start from October 7 at Chepauk, hence Samit has another week to recover from the knee injury.

Rohit breaks silence: Truth behind Shami's mysterious absence

Rohit breaks silence: Truth behind Shami's mysterious absence

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Shami's playing kit and Australian visa are believed to be ready and he was supposed to fly at the earliest but after Rohit's post-match comments, fresh doubts have been cast whether he will go to Australia.

Kumble quits as NCA chairman

Kumble quits as NCA chairman

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

In a surprise development, former Indian captain Anil Kumble, on Monday, tendered his resignation from the chairmanship of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), almost two months after a controversy broke out over an apparent conflict of interest.

NCA boss Dravid's 'expert' advice for Indian cricket

NCA boss Dravid's 'expert' advice for Indian cricket

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Use the expertise of former players as much as possible in the state teams' cricketing set-up was one of the notable suggestion by National Cricket Academy head Rahul Dravid while interacting with members of affiliated units during a webinar organised by the BCCI.

Duleep Trophy: Injured Suryakumar sidelined

Duleep Trophy: Injured Suryakumar sidelined

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Simultaneously, India A and India B will clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in the other match of the competition.

Cricket Buzz: Dravid gets to work at NCA

Cricket Buzz: Dravid gets to work at NCA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Australia's skipper Meg Lanning bagged the 'Leadership Legend' award. She led her side successfully in all formats of the game.

The key to rehab and recovery for cricketers is...

The key to rehab and recovery for cricketers is...

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

In the last two years, top-of-the-line cricketers such as Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna spent several months at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), which is now a CoE, to recover from their respective injuries, sitting out of some high-value matches.

How BCCI's often-critcised NCA got Mavi-Nagarkoti up and running in 2 years

How BCCI's often-critcised NCA got Mavi-Nagarkoti up and running in 2 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

NCA came into the picture at just the right time to rebuild their bodies and careers.

Will Kohli's knee trouble derail India's Champions Trophy plans?

Will Kohli's knee trouble derail India's Champions Trophy plans?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

A sore right knee forced Virat Kohli out of the first ODI against England in Nagpur on Thursday but the extent of the problem was not immediately clear.

NCA physio faces heat after Ishant injury, pacer could miss IPL first part

NCA physio faces heat after Ishant injury, pacer could miss IPL first part

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The Indian team management has remained tight-lipped about the outcome of Ishant Sharma's scan results but according to sources in the BCCI, the same ligament injury on his right ankle has flared up once again.

'Vignesh needs to start from ball one again'

'Vignesh needs to start from ball one again'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said left-arm wrist spinner was delighted with Vignesh Puthur needs to keep his feet on the ground and "start from ball one again" in their next IPL match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Saturday.