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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.

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.

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.

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.

BCCI medical team member tests positive for COVID-19

BCCI medical team member tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Sources confirmed that a senior member of the BCCI medical team has tested positive.

India to undergo training camp in Australia ahead of WC

India to undergo training camp in Australia ahead of WC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Up to five members of the T20 World Cup team, including the standbys, have never played in Australia's premier cricket league. Suryakumar Yadav, Harshal Patel (who travelled once with the U-19s in 2009), Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Hooda (who travelled once with the U-19s in 2013), and Ravi Bishnoi are the individuals mentioned. These matches could help them adjust.

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.

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.

'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.

Powell to lead WI, as Hope, Thomas return for India T20Is

Powell to lead WI, as Hope, Thomas return for India T20Is

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Kyle Mayers has been named vice-captain in the squad announced by the CWI senior men's selection panel.

'What did John Wright do?'

'What did John Wright do?'

Rediff.com18 May 2005

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.

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.

Rohit begins fitness training at NCA

Rohit begins fitness training at NCA

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Australia-bound Rohit Sharma started his fitness training at the National Cricket Academy, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

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.

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.

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.

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

K L Rahul out of IPL 2023; doubtful for WTC final

K L Rahul out of IPL 2023; doubtful for WTC final

Rediff.com3 May 2023

LSG captain K L Rahul sustained a serious thigh injury during the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday.

Will Hardik get BCCI's clearance to bowl in IPL?

Will Hardik get BCCI's clearance to bowl in IPL?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Hardik Pandya has reported at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru where he will undergo fitness tests for the next couple of days before he gets an all-clear to lead Gujarat Titans in the upcoming Indian Premier League.

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.

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.

Spinners' meet in Kolkata on Nov. 19

Spinners' meet in Kolkata on Nov. 19

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

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.

Will Rohit, Ashwin Play Ranji Trophy Semis?

Will Rohit, Ashwin Play Ranji Trophy Semis?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Only if we could have a Rohit versus Ashwin clash in the semis! What a perfect fill-up it would be for the resurgence of the Ranji Trophy.

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.

India vs WI: Here's why 2nd T20I was delayed

India vs WI: Here's why 2nd T20I was delayed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

WI later confirmed that the game had to be pushed back further. There was, however, no explanation for the inordinate delay.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

IPL 2024: DC's Rishabh Pant declared match-ready; Shami sidelined

IPL 2024: DC's Rishabh Pant declared match-ready; Shami sidelined

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

With Pant back in action, the Delhi Capitals can anticipate a boost in their batting prowess

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.

Batting still a concern, admits Dravid

Batting still a concern, admits Dravid

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

Yuvraj Singh has been named in India's 12 for the second Test as Sourav Ganguly is down with a sore back.

Zaheer says he's fully fit

Zaheer says he's fully fit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

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