News for 'National Cricket Academy'

Chakravarthy's new mystery ball set to dominate IPL 2025

Chakravarthy's new mystery ball set to dominate IPL 2025

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Varun Chakravarthy, a key player for both the Indian team and the Kolkata Knight Riders, emphasizes the importance of consistency and reveals he is working on new variations to his spin bowling.

KKR Reunion: Rinku, Shreyas Catch Up

KKR Reunion: Rinku, Shreyas Catch Up

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The two players have reported to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

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

PIX: Dravid, Kumble, Srinath interact with referees at NCA

PIX: Dravid, Kumble, Srinath interact with referees at NCA

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

India legends Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid interacted with match referees in a seminar conducted at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Pant 'Joins' Team India's Training

Pant 'Joins' Team India's Training

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The wicketkeeper-batter looked delighted to meet his team-mates during their training session for the Asia Cup, although he preferred to just watch and mingle with them as they went about their business.

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.

'I fell at people's feet for one opportunity to play'

'I fell at people's feet for one opportunity to play'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Tilak Varma shared his remarkable journey from a modest upbringing to shining on the international stage, driven by a childhood dream to win a World Cup for India.

IPL 2023: Big setback for RCB; Patidar set to miss first half

IPL 2023: Big setback for RCB; Patidar set to miss first half

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Patidar, who was one of the top performers for RCB last season, is currently undergoing rehab at the NCA

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that Team India does not need to prepare turning wickets as they can bowl out their opponents with their pace line-up and having another spin-friendly wicket for the second Test against South Africa will be a "big test of their ability".

Bumrah set to miss Champions Trophy group stage

Bumrah set to miss Champions Trophy group stage

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah, who is down with swelling in his back, is expected to make a full recovery by the first week of March.

Will Mhambrey be India's next bowling coach?

Will Mhambrey be India's next bowling coach?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Former India pacer Paras Mhambrey, one of the brains behind India's highly-successful India 'A' and Under-19 team programmes, has applied for the position of the senior squad's bowling coach on Monday, BCCI sources revealed.

Every state will appoint strength and conditioning coach: Shah

Every state will appoint strength and conditioning coach: Shah

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Keeping in mind the recent spate of injuries among Indian cricketers, the BCCI has decided to ask its state units to appoint their own strength and conditioning coaches.

Why Gillespie quit as Pakistan's red-ball coach

Why Gillespie quit as Pakistan's red-ball coach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

The source said that while Gillespie was aware that the board had stripped him of say in the selection matters, he expected as head coach, he would be consulted by the selectors in the selection of any series.

'What is need to have clarity on Rohit right now?'

'What is need to have clarity on Rohit right now?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Hardik likely to return for Afghanistan T20Is next month and Dravid's contract to be discussed after South Africa tour, BCCI secretary Jay Shah told media on Saturday.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: All eyes on Varun Chakravarthy, Shreyas Iyer

Vijay Hazare Trophy: All eyes on Varun Chakravarthy, Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Varun Chakravarthy had a second coming in international cricket with 17 wickets in his last seven T20Is and 12 of them in South Africa in batting-friendly conditions.

Will Shami make it to Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Will Shami make it to Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Rohit Sharma has virtually ruled out Mohammed Shami from the upcoming Test tour of Australia, saying that the pacer's recovery from an ankle surgery has been hampered

Shami's comeback confirmed! Set to fire in Australia

Shami's comeback confirmed! Set to fire in Australia

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Mohammed Shami is set to compete in the last two Tests of the ongoing series against Australia with his playing kit already headed Down Under

Shafali nominated for ICC award for November

Shafali nominated for ICC award for November

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Shafali Verma, whose blazing 87 and two key wickets powered the country to its maiden ICC Women's World Cup title, was named in the ICC Player of the Month shortlist for November.

'Happy birthday to the best brother'

'Happy birthday to the best brother'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'You are my supporter, my protector, my strongest pillar who gives me power to deal with everything strongly in life because I know I have your back.'

Rahul Ready To Return To Team?

Rahul Ready To Return To Team?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

K L Rahul is back in action in the cricket nets, as seen in a video posted on his Instagram account.

BCCI taps cricketing backwaters for bowling options

BCCI taps cricketing backwaters for bowling options

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is finally looking beyond the traditional powerhouses to boost the team's thin bowling resources.

From desk jobs to Asia Cup, Oman's inspiring story

From desk jobs to Asia Cup, Oman's inspiring story

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'When we started, our primary job was to get a job; cricket was secondary for us.'

How Rishabh Pant Welcomed Rahul At NCA

How Rishabh Pant Welcomed Rahul At NCA

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

K L Rahul, who is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, provided fans with an update on his recovery.

It's official! Rahul Dravid joins Rajasthan Royals on multi-year contract

It's official! Rahul Dravid joins Rajasthan Royals on multi-year contract

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Former Rajasthan Royals' captain and coach Rahul Dravid spent five seasons with the franchise from 2011 to 2015.

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The iconic Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi will be "dismantled" to create a Sports City that will cater to all major disciplines and include lodging facility for athletes.

Two women cricketers stay back in India after testing positive for COVID-19

Two women cricketers stay back in India after testing positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The India squad left on Sunday morning for Birmingham without the two players.

MI's Suryakumar Yadav ruled out of IPL

MI's Suryakumar Yadav ruled out of IPL

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The India batter played eight matches this season for the five-time champions and scored 303 runs at an average of 43.29, which included three half-centuries.

From crutches to confidence: Rishabh Pant's amazing recovery journey

From crutches to confidence: Rishabh Pant's amazing recovery journey

Rediff.com5 May 2023

"Happy NO MORE CRUTCHES Day!" Pant captioned the post along with the video.

Virat Kohli Dominates Yo-Yo Test

Virat Kohli Dominates Yo-Yo Test

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Achieving a staggering time trial score of 17.2 on the Yo-Yo test, the star batter instantly garnered attention.

Rishabh Pant: 'Second D.O.B :- 05/01/23'

Rishabh Pant: 'Second D.O.B :- 05/01/23'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

As he travels on the long road to recovery from a horrific car crash in December, Rishabh Pant startled fans with his latest update on Instagram.

Shami likely to play in Ranji Trophy

Shami likely to play in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

The 34-year-old Shami last donned the national colours during the ODI World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad on November 19, last year.

Pant Relishing Comeback In 'Whites'!

Pant Relishing Comeback In 'Whites'!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The wicket-keeper-batter's comeback to cricket has been nothing sort of miraculous. He could barely walk around a year back but hours and hours of relentless rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy helped him make a remarkable comeback to cricket earlier this year in the IPL.

New ICC chief Jay Shah to stay as BCCI secretary till December

New ICC chief Jay Shah to stay as BCCI secretary till December

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Jay Shah will not step down from his current role as BCCI Secretary during the upcoming AGM, as he is scheduled to assume his new position only from December 1.

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough.

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.

Indian cricket fraternity send Laxman Birthday greetings

Indian cricket fraternity send Laxman Birthday greetings

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Laxman represented Team India in 134 Tests, across which he scored 8,781 runs in 225 innings at an average of 45.97. 17 centuries and 56 half-centuries have come out of his bat, with the best score of 281.

PIX: Dhawan and Co hit nets ahead of 2nd ODI

PIX: Dhawan and Co hit nets ahead of 2nd ODI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The Indian players were training under the watchful eyes of the National Cricket Academy chief, VVS Laxman.

Dravid interacts with players from North Eastern states

Dravid interacts with players from North Eastern states

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

India head coach Rahul Dravid interacted with cricketers from the North Eastern states at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Friday.

Will the Ganguly-Dravid partnership transform NCA?

Will the Ganguly-Dravid partnership transform NCA?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The long-time former India teammates discussed their plans for the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

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.