News for 'National Cricket Academy'

Hardik Pandya ruled out of World Cup; Prasidh named replacement

Hardik Pandya ruled out of World Cup; Prasidh named replacement

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Hardik Pandya injured his left ankle during the match against Bangladesh in Pune.

Grant Bradburn named Pakistan Head Coach

Grant Bradburn named Pakistan Head Coach

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Kiwi Bradburn served as the Head Coach of the side during the recently-concluded home series against New Zealand on consultancy basis. He is well-versed about the strengths and challenges of the national side having previously served as the fielding coach from 2018 till 2020 before he moved to the National Cricket Academy to work on development of coaches.

'Cannot see why a Kohli or a Rohit cannot play T20I cricket'

'Cannot see why a Kohli or a Rohit cannot play T20I cricket'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

While speaking to RevSportz, Ganguly said that in the end, the best players should be picked and it doesn't matter even if both players are not present in the Indian team.

Shami's absence a big loss for India: Aus coach McDonald

Shami's absence a big loss for India: Aus coach McDonald

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes the absence of Mohammed Shami during the marquee Border Gavaskar Trophy next month is a huge loss for India.

Dravid to quit as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Dravid to quit as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Rahul Dravid has already informed the BCCI about his decision to step away from the role after the T20 World Cup.

'No hurdle big enough' for Bumrah

'No hurdle big enough' for Bumrah

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Jasprit Bumrah's recovery from a back injury seems to be going to plan as the fast bowler was seen sweating it out at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

Fitness or formula? Arshdeep's absence raises questions

Fitness or formula? Arshdeep's absence raises questions

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

This brings us to the question of combination and perhaps Arshdeep could miss out on more games going into the T20 World Cup -- a tournament that will be held in the sub-continent -- India and Sri Lanka.

Laxman likely to coach India on Ireland tour

Laxman likely to coach India on Ireland tour

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Rahul Dravid to oversee preparations in England

'We paid the cricketers better salaries'

'We paid the cricketers better salaries'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'All of us tend to believe that they are so well paid, why should we bother about their payments.' 'But who all are well paid? Only a handful, maybe 3-4 of them, who go in for endorsements and things.' 'The others are struggling, playing Ranji Trophy and other matches, so that compensation we made it market-oriented.'

Why Test cricket fails to attract spectators...

Why Test cricket fails to attract spectators...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

According to Dravid, providing spectators with basic things like toilets, seating, and car parking can play a role in making Test cricket popular.

Movies - no, Cricket - yes! I was never interested in movies: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's son shines on cricket pitch

Movies - no, Cricket - yes! I was never interested in movies: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's son shines on cricket pitch

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

During the current Ranji Trophy season, a star son has been launched. But for 25-year-old Agni Dev Chopra, he never had the luxury of a re-take that his film-maker father Vidhu Vinod Chopra has had throughout his illustrious career.

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The members who were present at the 93rd BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bengaluru on Sunday requested incumbent secretary Jay Shah to speed up the process of finding his successor to keep the transition of power as smooth as possible.

Injured CSK pacer Deepak Chahar out of IPL 2022

Injured CSK pacer Deepak Chahar out of IPL 2022

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

A back injury to Deepak Chahar has all but put paid to the pace bowling all-rounder's hopes of playing in IPL 2022, adding to the woes of Chennai Super Kings' faltering campaign.

Head of Cricket Dravid to take charge at NCA on July 1

Head of Cricket Dravid to take charge at NCA on July 1

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Former India captain Rahul Dravid will move to a bigger cricketing role when he takes charge of the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore on a two-year contract.

Staff first, money later for new India coach Gambhir

Staff first, money later for new India coach Gambhir

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The financial nitty-gritties of Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India's head coach are yet to be worked out but that's the "last of his concerns" right now

Kohli has never been to NCA: Rohit lauds star batter's work ethic

Kohli has never been to NCA: Rohit lauds star batter's work ethic

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Virat Kohli has hardly ever set foot at the Bengaluru-based National Cricket Academy for any fitness-related rehabilitation work, said Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who wants aspiring cricketers to follow the ace batter's exemplary work-ethic.

What Links 12th Fail And This Mizoram Batter?

What Links 12th Fail And This Mizoram Batter?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

His pa is famed film-maker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, his ma is celebrated movie commentator Anupama Chopra, but Agni Dev Chopra's passion is not movies, but cricket.

Huge blow for Prasidh Krishna, ruled out of 2023 WC

Huge blow for Prasidh Krishna, ruled out of 2023 WC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Prasidh has been doing his intense rehabilitation program at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru but news coming out isn't a great one.

Pant Bats With Confidence!

Pant Bats With Confidence!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

During a recreational event organised by the JSW Foundation as part of Independence Day celebrations, Pant faced a few deliveries in a game at a sports facility near Bengaluru on August 15.

Will Ravindra Jadeja miss out on the 2nd Test?

Will Ravindra Jadeja miss out on the 2nd Test?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

England skipper Ben Stokes' direct hit to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja wasn't just the turning point of the first Test but could also be one that decides the course of the series as India's No 1 all-rounder across formats was seen struggling with a hamstring niggle.

Rahul checks in for extensive rehabilitation programme

Rahul checks in for extensive rehabilitation programme

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

KL Rahul has checked in at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru to start his extensive rehabilitation programme post a thigh surgery.

IPL 2024: Will SKY be fit for Mumbai Indians' opener?

IPL 2024: Will SKY be fit for Mumbai Indians' opener?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Rehab on track but will Surya be available for MI's first two games?

'Make Us Proud, Once Again'

'Make Us Proud, Once Again'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Cricket fraternity hails Gautam Gambhir appointment

V V S Laxman to replace Dravid as India head coach?

V V S Laxman to replace Dravid as India head coach?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Rahul Dravid's two-year contract ended after the World Cup and he is unlikely to seek an extension or accept one if offered by the BCCI.

Debutant Mayank heeds Gambhir's advice

Debutant Mayank heeds Gambhir's advice

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'The time during my injury was really difficult because I had to go through many phases in the last four months, witnessing ups and downs.'

Shreyas ruled out of New Zealand ODIs with back injury

Shreyas ruled out of New Zealand ODIs with back injury

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting in Hyderabad on Wednesday, with a back injury.

Kapil vows to continue with Indian Cricket League

Kapil vows to continue with Indian Cricket League

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

"I am working for the betterment of my game. For me, cricket everywhere is same," said Kapil.

Law to take up coaching job at Australia academy

Law to take up coaching job at Australia academy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Stuart Law, who announced he was quitting the Bangladesh national coach's job on Monday, has taken up a coaching role with Cricket Australia's Centre of Excellence (COE).

Big boost for Mumbai Indians as Suryakumar clears most fitness tests

Big boost for Mumbai Indians as Suryakumar clears most fitness tests

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Mumbai Indians will soon get the much required batting boost as the world's No. 1 ranked T20 batter Suryakumar Yadav has cleared almost all the fitness tests at National Cricket Academy and is very close to playing his first IPL game of the season.

Can Pant Inspire Delhi To A Win?

Can Pant Inspire Delhi To A Win?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Here's hoping his positivity rubs off on the DC squad when they face RCB.

IPL 2024: Why Pooran replaced Rahul as LSG captain vs Punjab

IPL 2024: Why Pooran replaced Rahul as LSG captain vs Punjab

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer was the brain behind making K L Rahul the 'Impact Player'.

PIX: Team India lands in Harare for Zimbabwe T20Is

PIX: Team India lands in Harare for Zimbabwe T20Is

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

India will play a five-match T20 International series against Zimbabwe, starting on July 6.

Shreyas suffers back pain again; doubtful for Australia ODIs

Shreyas suffers back pain again; doubtful for Australia ODIs

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

The Indian team and National Cricket Academy's injury management has once again come under scanner with the recurrence of Shreyas Iyer's back injury.

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Prithvi Shaw back in the reckoning!

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Prithvi Shaw back in the reckoning!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Prithvi Shaw's inclusion comes as a fresh lease of life for the explosive batter who found himself out of reckoning in the Ranji Trophy.

Kotak, Bahutule to assist Laxman during India's tour of Ireland

Kotak, Bahutule to assist Laxman during India's tour of Ireland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

National Cricket Academy coaches Sitanshu Kotak, Sairaj Bahutule and Munish Bali will be part of India cricket team's support staff, which will be headed by VVS Laxman, on the short tour of Ireland later this month.

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.

Ranji Trophy likely to be played in two halves in 2024-25 season

Ranji Trophy likely to be played in two halves in 2024-25 season

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Five Ranji Trophy league matches will be followed by white ball tournaments -- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Cricket and sports academy to come up in Leh: Thakur

Cricket and sports academy to come up in Leh: Thakur

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Former BCCI president Anurag Thakur on Tuesday announced setting up of a cricket and sports academy in Leh to ensure that talented athletes get the required training to become a part of the mainstream.

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

'Even in PlayStation games, he was keen to win.'

Bumrah's Mantra For Success!

Bumrah's Mantra For Success!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'Work and you'll get what you need; work hard and you'll get what you want,' Boom Boom captioned his Instagram video.