News for 'National Cricket Academy'

Team India's WC camp in Bangalore from Feb 9

Team India's WC camp in Bangalore from Feb 9

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

The Indian team will finetune their preparations for the forthcoming World Cup with a three-day training camp at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore.

29 players called for fitness camps

29 players called for fitness camps

Rediff.com26 May 2007

14 bowlers and 15 batsmen have been called for training camps next month in Mysore and Bangalore, ahead of team selection for the Ireland and England tours.

Sreesanth hoping to be fit before second Test

Sreesanth hoping to be fit before second Test

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

Paceman Shanthakumaran Sreesanth on Sunday said he was fast recovering from his injury and hopeful of playing in the second Test against South Africa starting on February 14 in Kolkata.

Spin conclave in Kolkata tomorrow

Spin conclave in Kolkata tomorrow

Rediff.com28 May 2004

A core group is slated to chalk out an action plan for the BCCI's Spin Wing.

BCCI to convene Ranji captains' meet

BCCI to convene Ranji captains' meet

Rediff.com15 May 2004

The venue of next month's conclave is not yet decided but there is a distinct likelihood of it being held in Mumbai again.

PCB may seek Bedi's expertise

PCB may seek Bedi's expertise

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

Chief selector Wasim Bari suggested inviting the legendary Indian left-arm spinner for a special training camp for upcoming bowlers.

West Indies Tests: Ishant, Ashwin to undergo fitness test on September 29

West Indies Tests: Ishant, Ashwin to undergo fitness test on September 29

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

In case Ravichandran Ashwin is ruled out, the Indian team management's preferred choice is Yuzvendra Chahal.

Fit-again Hardik Pandya shows his wares

Fit-again Hardik Pandya shows his wares

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Hardik Pandya has been on the road to recovery after going under the knife following a lower-back injury five months ago. Hardik slammed eight fours and 10 sixes in his sizzling innings

Tendulkar doubtful for Australia Tests

Tendulkar doubtful for Australia Tests

Rediff.com21 Sep 2008

India batsman Sachin Tendulkar could miss the four-test series against Australia starting in Bangalore on Oct. 9 after injury ruled him out of a premier domestic competition match next week.

IPL: KKR rope in ex-India bowling coach Arun

IPL: KKR rope in ex-India bowling coach Arun

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Bharat Arun was the bowling coach of the Indian team under Ravi Shastri.

No NCA team for Duleep Trophy

No NCA team for Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

The BCCI's Tours and Programmes and Fixtures Committee felt an NCA team lacks the experience to play at the inter-zonal tournament.

NCA trainees may play in Duleep Trophy

NCA trainees may play in Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

Dissatisfied with the performance of 'weak' foreign squads, the BCCI is planning to include a side comprising National Cricket Academy trainees as the sixth team.

National selector's job: Will increase in salary attract the likes of Sehwag?

National selector's job: Will increase in salary attract the likes of Sehwag?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The big names in Indian cricket, of late, have opted to stay away when it comes to applying for the national selector's job.

'Commitment to excellence' is Chappell's motto

'Commitment to excellence' is Chappell's motto

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

New Indian coach Greg Chappell said that he had been working on a lot of strategies to make the team best in the world.

Top Performers: CSK's pace trio rip apart Mumbai

Top Performers: CSK's pace trio rip apart Mumbai

Rediff.com7 May 2023

CSK's pace trio of Matheesha Pathirana, Deepak Chahar and Tushar Deshpande accounted for seven wickets for 59 runs in 11 overs to send MI crashing to defeat.

'What did John Wright do?'

'What did John Wright do?'

Rediff.com18 May 2005

Mental health a big challenge in cricket: Dravid

Mental health a big challenge in cricket: Dravid

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Former India captain and batting great Rahul Dravid believes maintaining good mental health is a "big challenge" in a tough game like cricket and players should strike a balance in everything they do.

Kapil unclear about NCA role

Kapil unclear about NCA role

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

The former India captain admitted he had no idea about his role as the new chairman of the National Cricket Academy.

K L Rahul gets nod for World Cup; Samson misses out

K L Rahul gets nod for World Cup; Samson misses out

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

K L Rahul is set to be included in India's 15-member provisional World Cup squad, which will be announced by Tuesday.

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.

I am not swinging my bat mindlessly: Rohit

I am not swinging my bat mindlessly: Rohit

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Rohit Sharma reminded every one that he is not just going out there and swinging his bat without any thought.

Yuvraj vows to return with best form and fitness

Yuvraj vows to return with best form and fitness

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Shown the door for slump in form, and criticised for poor fitness, India batsman Yuvraj Singh on Tuesday said he would come back stronger and answer his detractors with his trademark explosive batting.

Sehwag may miss Champions Trophy

Sehwag may miss Champions Trophy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

India opener Virender Sehwag could miss the Champions Trophy beginning September 24 as he would be out of action for 12-16 weeks following a surgery on his shoulder.

Sreesanth unsure about being fit in time for IPL

Sreesanth unsure about being fit in time for IPL

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth, who is recovering from a toe injury, is unsure of being fit in time for the fifth Indian Premier League, which begins on April 4.

World Cup 2023: The Venues

World Cup 2023: The Venues

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Check out the World Cup 2023 venues.

There are very few sharper brains than Raman: Azharuddin

There are very few sharper brains than Raman: Azharuddin

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin threw his weight behind WV Raman, saying there are very few sharper brains around in cricket than the recently-removed women's national team coach.

Wrist injury ends K L Rahul's Australia tour

Wrist injury ends K L Rahul's Australia tour

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

KL Rahul has been ruled out of the Border-Gavaskar series after spraining his left wrist while batting in the nets.

Jurel in the Crown: Journey of Kargil war veteran's son Dhruv

Jurel in the Crown: Journey of Kargil war veteran's son Dhruv

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The year was 2014. A small boy in his teens stood in front of Noida's most famous cricket coach Phool Chand's office room, and there was no parent accompanying him.

Rohit speaks to India U-19 side at NCA during rehab

Rohit speaks to India U-19 side at NCA during rehab

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The U-19 side will be playing in the Asian Cup beginning December 23 in the UAE.

We want to work under Dravid, pick his brain: Bhuvi

We want to work under Dravid, pick his brain: Bhuvi

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Bhuvneshwar said he wanted to work with coach Rahul Dravid

Team India gets cracking

Team India gets cracking

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

The 36 probables went through batting, running, throwing and other cricket-related exercises on the second day of the skills camp.

Tendulkar ruled out of Irani Trophy

Tendulkar ruled out of Irani Trophy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

The ace batsman, who was due to make a comeback for Rest of India against Ranji Trophy champions Delhi, underwent a fitness test at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore on Friday and was advised more rest.

Why Harmanpreet wanted to take a break from cricket

Why Harmanpreet wanted to take a break from cricket

Rediff.com24 May 2019

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur revealed that she wanted to take an indefinite break from the game because of the controversy that followed the World T20 in the West Indies.

Spinners' meet in Kolkata on Nov. 19

Spinners' meet in Kolkata on Nov. 19

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

'Dravid is a stalwart; will be nice working with him'

'Dravid is a stalwart; will be nice working with him'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

India vice-captain Rohit Sharma welcomed the appointment of Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the team, saying that the players are looking forward to working with the batting great.

Sreesanth doubtful for Bangladesh tri-series

Sreesanth doubtful for Bangladesh tri-series

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

A side strain sustained in the Indian Premier League has rendered S Sreesanth doubtful for the tri-series in Bangladesh and the spunky pacer was on Friday advised to see the medical team at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said in a statement that Sreesanth sustained the injury during the May 28 Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals match in Mohali.

Ankle injury could keep Ishant out of 2nd Test

Ankle injury could keep Ishant out of 2nd Test

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The Indian team's worries ahead of the second Test against New Zealand increased after senior-most pacer Ishant Sharma skipped Friday's practice session due to pain in his right ankle, making him a doubtful starter for the game.

Miandad keen on role at NCA

Miandad keen on role at NCA

Rediff.com26 May 2004

The Pakistan coach said he is willing to work with the youngsters at the PCB's academy.

'Pant was going home; wanted to surprise his mother'

'Pant was going home; wanted to surprise his mother'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Rishabh Pant's plan to surprise his mother ahead of the new year turned into a horrific accident after his car collided with a road divider on the Delhi-Dehradun highway in the early hours on Friday.