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Dravid applies for Indian team head coach's post

Dravid applies for Indian team head coach's post

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Celebrated former captain Rahul Dravid is all but certain to to be the Indian cricket team's next head coach after he formally applied for the high-profile position on Tuesday.

Asia Cup: The secret of Kuldeep's success

Asia Cup: The secret of Kuldeep's success

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Kuldeep Yadav has taken 27 wickets from 14 matches this year, the highest by an Indian bowler in ODIs.

Will BCCI clear India's tour of South Africa amid Omicron?

Will BCCI clear India's tour of South Africa amid Omicron?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The fate of India's upcoming tour of South Africa amid the trepidation triggered by new COVID-19 variant Omicron will be addressed when the Board of Control for Cricket in India holds its 90th Annual General Meeting in Kolkata on Saturday.

Pant won't be scared by the comeback, Ponting assures

Pant won't be scared by the comeback, Ponting assures

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Ponting said Pant had done a mountain of work to try and return to the cricketing scene and the recent hitouts at the NCA should keep him in good stead for Delhi's opening match of the IPL against the Punjab Kings in Mohali on March 23.

PIX: Bumrah back with a bang!

PIX: Bumrah back with a bang!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Jasprit Bumrah made a winning return to international cricket after 11 months on the sidelines.

Dravid to replace Shastri as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Dravid to replace Shastri as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Rahul Dravid is seen as the front-runner to take over as India head coach if Ravi Shastri decides to exit after the T20 World Cup.

Fit-again Bumrah included for Sri Lanka ODIs

Fit-again Bumrah included for Sri Lanka ODIs

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Jasprit Bumrah was out of action for the past few months due to a back stress fracture, which forced him to miss the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup.

Pant's recovery: Boredom, frustration, resilience

Pant's recovery: Boredom, frustration, resilience

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Rishabh Pant reveals he feared leg amputation after life-threatening car crash

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

Post your cricket video, get picked: PCB

Post your cricket video, get picked: PCB

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board has found an unique way to tap budding talent.

Bumrah bowling seven overs a day at NCA nets

Bumrah bowling seven overs a day at NCA nets

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Jasprit Bumrah had undergone surgery for a recurring back niggle in New Zealand in March.

'Thank you Gavaskar sir...but there is only one MSD, I am happy to be Dhruv'

'Thank you Gavaskar sir...but there is only one MSD, I am happy to be Dhruv'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

He might be drawing comparisons with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, but wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel on Friday said nobody can quite match up to the former India captain and he would rather focus on carving his own niche in international cricket.

Mere formality but BCCI invites application for head coach's post

Mere formality but BCCI invites application for head coach's post

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

A couple of days after convincing former India captain Rahul Dravid to take up the responsibility, the BCCI on Sunday issued advertisement for the post of head coach and three support staff as per Lodha Committee mandated constitution.

Meet the new Indian women's cricket coach...

Meet the new Indian women's cricket coach...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Raman pips Kirsten for Indian women's coach job The 53-year-old Raman is currently a batting consultant at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. His first assignment is the tour of New Zealand beginning next month.

When is Bumrah expected to return?

When is Bumrah expected to return?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Bumrah sustained a lower back stress fracture after the England tour and missed the Asia Cup last year.

BCCI Review Meet: Top brass takes BIG decisions

BCCI Review Meet: Top brass takes BIG decisions

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

BCCI to increase focus on player fitness ahead of ODI World Cup

Rohit positive about Bumrah's fitness but unsure of his return

Rohit positive about Bumrah's fitness but unsure of his return

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Last week the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) provided medical updates on star pacer and released a statement.

Pakistan batsman Akmal banned for three years

Pakistan batsman Akmal banned for three years

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday banned Umar Akmal from all forms of the game for three years, two months after initiating an anti-corruption investigation against the batsman. The PCB had not revealed the specific reasons for initiating the probe against the batsman but had charged him for two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of the Board's Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated incidents in February this year.

Vengaskar, Kulkarni to represent ICA on BCCI Apex body

Vengaskar, Kulkarni to represent ICA on BCCI Apex body

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

"The role is not very different to what I have done before (in sports administration). I want to thank to all the former cricketers who voted for me. We are yet to meet with the board officials but we will definitely work for smooth coordination between the ICA and the BCCI," Vengsarkar told PTI.

This key word will combine Ranji and national teams

This key word will combine Ranji and national teams

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Uniformity in Training: Ranji team trainers may soon follow national team module

BCCI sounds Whatmore for NCA post

BCCI sounds Whatmore for NCA post

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

I've always looked up to him: Prasidh Krishna

I've always looked up to him: Prasidh Krishna

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Pacer Prasidh Krishna, who is back in the Indian team after an injury lay-off, praised and thanked star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for his support during the National Cricket Academy (NCA) days.

The many moods of Rohit Sharma

The many moods of Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Rohit is working on losing his weight and get leaner. These pictures are proof of that intent.

ICC T20 WC: India to lock horns with Pakistan on June 9

ICC T20 WC: India to lock horns with Pakistan on June 9

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Hosts USA will face Canada in the opening match on June 1, the ICC announced.

World Cup: Agarkar to meet Dravid, Rohit in West Indies

World Cup: Agarkar to meet Dravid, Rohit in West Indies

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar is all set to travel to West Indies to meet head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma to discuss the road map for the ODI World Cup.

'You'll see a lot of fast bowlers coming'

'You'll see a lot of fast bowlers coming'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Yes, there have not been any express fast bowlers that are coming from the MRF Pace Foundation that we used to have back in the years.' 'But that's not going to happen anymore. Now, in the next few years, you are gonna see a lot of really good fast bowlers coming out from the MRF Pace Foundation again.'

India U19 heroes felicitated

India U19 heroes felicitated

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The colts were given Rs 40 lakh each for their stellar achievement

BCCI has no plans to remove Vengsarkar from NCA

BCCI has no plans to remove Vengsarkar from NCA

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Dilip Vengsarkar's future as a member of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) committee will only be decided when the Board of Control for Cricket in India holds it's next Annual General Meeting, even as the Board is set to appoint a full-time Special Projects director.

Can Ishan, Iyer Get Back Into The Team?

Can Ishan, Iyer Get Back Into The Team?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

They can make a comeback to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup in June if they fare well in IPL 2024.

Bubble To Bubble Transfer for Rohit, Bumrah

Bubble To Bubble Transfer for Rohit, Bumrah

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'He has got more grey hair after beginning captaincy,' Head Coach Mahela Jayewardene quipped as he gave his skipper an affectionate hug.

Decision on Rohit playing last 2 Tests subject to reassessment: BCCI

Decision on Rohit playing last 2 Tests subject to reassessment: BCCI

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Rohit Sharma is set to join the Indian team in Australia for the upcoming Test series after being declared 'clinically fit' but the decision on him playing the last two Tests in subject to a reassessment after completing his 14-day quarantine, the BCCI said on Saturday.

Bhuvneshwar undergoes sports hernia surgery in London; rehab in NCA

Bhuvneshwar undergoes sports hernia surgery in London; rehab in NCA

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The Board did not specify any timeline for Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recovery but it is learnt that he will return to action during the Indian Premier League

Chahar sustains hamstring pull, may miss SL series

Chahar sustains hamstring pull, may miss SL series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Deepak Chahar, who was in fine rhythm and got two early wickets, was seen hobbling up in his run-up for the last delivery of his second over and limping off the field.

Pak players not willing to share dressing room with tainted Aamir

Pak players not willing to share dressing room with tainted Aamir

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing resistance in its attempts to rehabilitate tainted pacer Muhammad Aamir with most of the players in the national side being averse to sharing the dressing room with him.

Raja suggests jail time for match-fixing, says Akmal makes list of idiots

Raja suggests jail time for match-fixing, says Akmal makes list of idiots

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Batsman Umar Akmal was handed a three-year ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday after he failed to report corrupt approaches, prompting Raja and Zimbabwean cricketer-turned-commentator Mpumelelo Mbangwa to have a discussion on match-fixing on social media.

Blow for India as Jadeja ruled out of fourth Australia Test

Blow for India as Jadeja ruled out of fourth Australia Test

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the fourth and final Test against Australia, starting in Brisbane from Friday, after dislocating his left thumb during the third match in Sydney.

Gurcharan Singh: 'The selfless servant of cricket'

Gurcharan Singh: 'The selfless servant of cricket'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Gurcharan Singh, who has coached hundreds of first class cricketers and many international players, was bestowed with the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Yousuf has passed fitness test: sources

Yousuf has passed fitness test: sources

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Former Pakistan captain and senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf cleared the first hurdle in his bid to revive his international cricket career as he passed a fitness test held at the National Cricket Academy.

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.

Dravid's son Samit hits double century in U-14 match

Dravid's son Samit hits double century in U-14 match

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid's son Samit seems to be following in his illustrious father's footsteps with consistent performances with the bat in age group cricket. The in-form Samit Dravid scored a brilliant 201 in the Karnataka State Cricket Association's Under-14 inter-zonal tournament in Bengaluru.