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KKR's Kuldeep out of IPL with knee injury

KKR's Kuldeep out of IPL with knee injury

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has sustained a serious knee injury and is likely to miss most of the domestic season, having already come back to India with his IPL campaign in the UAE cut short.

NCA COO Ghosh resigns

NCA COO Ghosh resigns

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Ghosh refused to comment on his stepping down. He is believed to have not made much headway at the NCA.

Rishabh Pant's brain, spinal cord scan results 'normal'

Rishabh Pant's brain, spinal cord scan results 'normal'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Rishabh Pant suffered multiple injuries when his car collided with a road divider on the Delhi-Dehradun highway on Friday.

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Let's delve into the world of IPL 2024 and meet the captains who are ready to leave their mark on cricket's biggest stage.

'Cricket is like God for Shardul'

'Cricket is like God for Shardul'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'He knows that cricket has given him an identity without which nobody will care about who Shardul Thakur is.'

Shardul likely to play in Sydney Test, Umesh out of series

Shardul likely to play in Sydney Test, Umesh out of series

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Pacer Umesh Yadav was on Thursday ruled out of the remainder of the series against Australia due to the calf injury he sustained during the second match in Melbourne and the Indian team management is likely to prefer Shardul Thakur over left-arm pace sensation Thangarasu Natarajan for the third Test.

No respite for Pakistan's captain, his SUV confiscated

No respite for Pakistan's captain, his SUV confiscated

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Misbah-ul-Haq's misfortunes with the Federal Board of Revenue and Taxation continued when his SUV vehicle was confiscated by authorities for non payment of taxes and duty.

The ultimate comeback story: KL Rahul's triumph over injury and doubt

The ultimate comeback story: KL Rahul's triumph over injury and doubt

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Rahul had suffered the debilitating injury during the IPL, which later necessitated surgery in London.

'Can we call Hardik Pandya an all-rounder?'

'Can we call Hardik Pandya an all-rounder?'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Former India captain Kapil Dev has asked whether Hardik Pandya can be called an all-rounder given that he is not bowling as much as the role demands.

PICS: Kohli, Dhoni, Kumble and Dravid discuss India's roadmap

PICS: Kohli, Dhoni, Kumble and Dravid discuss India's roadmap

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

India's Test skipper Virat Kohli along with his limited-overs counterpart Mahendra Singh Dhoni had a special meeting with head coach Anil Kumble and U-19 coach Rahul Dravid in Bengaluru on Sunday. The meeting was also attended by chief national selector Sandeep Patil, GM (Cricket Operations) MV Sridhar, National Cricket Academy's batting coach WV Raman, spin bowling coach Narendra Hirwani, chairman of junior selection committee Venkatesh Prasad and team physio Andrew Leipus.

Knee injury puts SunRisers pacer Natarajan out of IPL

Knee injury puts SunRisers pacer Natarajan out of IPL

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Sunrisers Hyderabad were dealt a big blow as one of their premier pacers Thangarasu Natarajan was ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League due to a knee injury that he had picked up during the series against Australia.

Out but not down... Dhawan eyes IPL, World Cup glory

Out but not down... Dhawan eyes IPL, World Cup glory

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Shikhar Dhawan finds himself out of the Indian team less than three months after captaining the ODI side, but the 37-year-old opener has not yet given up on a strong desire to play the World Cup at home later this year.

Dravid will need to apply for NCA head coach job

Dravid will need to apply for NCA head coach job

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

India's batting great Rahul Dravid will need to apply for the post of head coach at the National Cricket Academy after the BCCI on Saturday decided to invite fresh applications.

In search of vital runs, Rahane grinds it out at BKC

In search of vital runs, Rahane grinds it out at BKC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Ajinkya Rahane is scouring the missing runs. By batting at the nets in shorts spans, against a variety of bowlers, and by doing everything else that is in his control, the seasoned Rahane is bracing up for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, knowing well it could decide his future in the Indian team.

BCCI plans training in 'safe location' for Kohli & Co

BCCI plans training in 'safe location' for Kohli & Co

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal on Monday said that their Cricket Operations and National Cricket Academy (NCA) teams are working on organising a training camp for the top Indian cricketers but didn't commit to any time frame amid the prevailing circumstances.

Ishant passes fitness test, to join Indian team in NZ for Tests

Ishant passes fitness test, to join Indian team in NZ for Tests

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Senior India fast bowler Ishant Sharma on Saturday passed the fitness test at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and will now join the team in New Zealand for the two-match Test series starting on February 21. Ishant is expected to fly to Wellington for the first Test.

Doctors told me that I would not be able to run fast: Venkatesh Iyer

Doctors told me that I would not be able to run fast: Venkatesh Iyer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Venkatesh Iyer dedicated his maiden century to assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.

A part of me feels lost: Sachin pays tribute to 'Lata didi'

A part of me feels lost: Sachin pays tribute to 'Lata didi'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sporting stars condole Mangeshkar's demise, say her legacy will remain forever

Ishant sustains injury ahead of Test squad announcement

Ishant sustains injury ahead of Test squad announcement

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The injury happened in the fifth over of Vidarbha's second innings and Ishant's third over.

Dravid gets Conflict of Interest notice from BCCI Ethics Officer

Dravid gets Conflict of Interest notice from BCCI Ethics Officer

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Dravid is allegedly conflicted as he is the NCA Director and also employed as vice-president of India Cements group, which owns IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings.

Injured Natarajan doubtful for England T20Is; Chakravarthy ruled out

Injured Natarajan doubtful for England T20Is; Chakravarthy ruled out

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy's failure to clear fitness tests has ruled him out while Thangarasu Natarajan is racing against time to be battle-ready, making him doubtful for at least the early part of India's five-match T20 series against England, starting in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

I had the skills but Gautam bhai changed my mindset in KKR: Rana

I had the skills but Gautam bhai changed my mindset in KKR: Rana

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

One stellar IPL season of 19 wickets in Kolkata Knight Riders' triumphant campaign brought pacer Harshit Rana into the national reckoning.

Bumrah set for return for SL, Australia series

Bumrah set for return for SL, Australia series

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

It is more likely that Australia series will mark Bumrah's return to competitive cricket after four months, having recovered from stress fracture.

The man who has helped improve India's batting...

The man who has helped improve India's batting...

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

D Raghavendra is an integral part of the Indian support staff especially in overseas conditions with his ability to hurl the ball at speeds of 150 kmph.

BCCI confirms Bumrah out of T20 WC with injury

BCCI confirms Bumrah out of T20 WC with injury

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

The decision was taken following a detailed assessment and in consultation with the specialists.

Conflict issue: Here's what Ganguly & Co suggested to BCCI

Conflict issue: Here's what Ganguly & Co suggested to BCCI

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The players' group has suggested a few options like having a short-term contract only for the duration of the IPL, so the cricketer is free to do commentary or coaching assignment for the rest of the year.

Selection meeting for NZ tour after clarity on Hardik's fitness status

Selection meeting for NZ tour after clarity on Hardik's fitness status

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

National selection committee will pick India's Test and ODI teams for the New Zealand tour after a few days.

Rasool works on his fitness at NCA

Rasool works on his fitness at NCA

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Parveez Rasool, the first cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir to be included in the Indian squad, spent his first day at the National Cricket Academy preparing for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, beginning July 24.

After Kohli's 'lack of clarity' remark, BCCI steps in

After Kohli's 'lack of clarity' remark, BCCI steps in

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Kohli said he had no idea why Rohit didn't do his rehabilitation in Australia along with Wriddhiman Saha.

IPL-ready Hardik bowls at NCA, passes Yo-Yo test

IPL-ready Hardik bowls at NCA, passes Yo-Yo test

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Prithvi Shaw fails Yo-Yo test

NCA physio faces heat after Ishant injury, pacer could miss IPL first part

NCA physio faces heat after Ishant injury, pacer could miss IPL first part

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The Indian team management has remained tight-lipped about the outcome of Ishant Sharma's scan results but according to sources in the BCCI, the same ligament injury on his right ankle has flared up once again.

BCCI makes Rs 2.61 crore payment to Dravid as coaching fees

BCCI makes Rs 2.61 crore payment to Dravid as coaching fees

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Details of the Board of Control for Cricket in India payments of above Rs 25 lack during the month of April 2016.

Pandya rested for Sri Lanka Test series

Pandya rested for Sri Lanka Test series

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Considering Hardika Pandya's heavy recent workload, the decision was made to negate any possibility of a major injury concern, the BCCI said on Friday.

I just want to go out and express myself: Jaiswal

I just want to go out and express myself: Jaiswal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

A call-up for the West Indies tour for two Tests was inevitable for Yashasvi Jaiswal after proving himself across formats.

Why Laxman wants Ganguly to revive the NCA

Why Laxman wants Ganguly to revive the NCA

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India batsman VVS Laxman wants newly-elected BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to revive the National Cricket Academy, which, he says, is the key to nurturing future stars.

'Dhoni should continue as the captain of the Indian ODI side'

'Dhoni should continue as the captain of the Indian ODI side'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

It is not fair to draw conclusions on the basis of one bad series, and MS Dhoni should continue as the captain of the Indian ODI side, believes Mohammed Shami.

Sundar ready to conquer Yo-Yo after maiden Ranji ton

Sundar ready to conquer Yo-Yo after maiden Ranji ton

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Young Tamil Nadu all-rounder Washington Sundar, who has impressed in recent times but had failed the Yo-Yo test, said he is hopeful of clearing it in the future.

Bumrah, Harshal back for T20 World Cup; Jadeja out

Bumrah, Harshal back for T20 World Cup; Jadeja out

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

A fit-again Jasprit Bumrah was recalled to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup along with fellow pace bowler Harshal Patel, but spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out of the tournament because of injury.

Ashwin's childhood coach Subramaniam named Team India manager

Ashwin's childhood coach Subramaniam named Team India manager

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Subramaniam, who is best known as Ravichandran Ashwin's childhood coach, will join the team before the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, starting August 3.

South Africa confirm two COVID-19 cases in national squad

South Africa confirm two COVID-19 cases in national squad

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

A number of their leading players are contracted to play in the Indian Premier League, which is due to start next month.