News for 'National Cricket Academy'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shami replaces injured Pathan for WI tri-series

Shami replaces injured Pathan for WI tri-series

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Bengal pacer Mohammed Shami has been named as Irfan Pathan's replacement in the Indian squad for the upcoming tri-series in the West Indies.

Indian cricket's superstar culture will continue to thrive

Indian cricket's superstar culture will continue to thrive

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Indian cricket, it seems, pays overwhelming obeisance to a vapid, old adage: The more it changes, the more it remains the same.

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.

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

BCCI lost Rs 50 crore on fraud land deal, admits NCA

BCCI lost Rs 50 crore on fraud land deal, admits NCA

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Members of the National Cricket Academy's sub-committee were in for a rude shock when it was intimated that the Board of Control for Cricket in India lost a whopping Rs 50 crore on a dubious land deal and is now mulling initiating criminal proceedings against those involved in the mess.

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.

'Tainted trio will tarnish new Pakistan league's image'

'Tainted trio will tarnish new Pakistan league's image'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Involving the tainted trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir will be 'extremely dangerous' for the reputation of the inaugural Pakistan Super League (PSL), former captain Ramiz Raja has said.

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 Buzz: 'Ryder not ready for New Zealand return'

Cricket Buzz: 'Ryder not ready for New Zealand return'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Jesse Ryder's blistering return to form may not be enough to get him rushed back into the international game, according to New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum.

Bumrah fitness evaluation will be done at NCA, says Ganguly

Bumrah fitness evaluation will be done at NCA, says Ganguly

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Friday asserted that Jasprit Bumrah's fitness evaluation will be done at the National Cricket Academy after it was speculated that the Rahul Dravid-led body is not keen to conduct the test in Bengaluru. Bumrah is on his way to regaining fitness after being laid low by a stress fracture of the back.

Pakistan suspend Umar Akmal under anti-corruption code

Pakistan suspend Umar Akmal under anti-corruption code

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Umar Akmal was suspended hours before his PSL team Quetta Gladiators was to take on Islamabad in the opening match of the 2020 edition on Thursday.

Selectors await update on Kohli's injury, Bhuvi-Bumrah to be rested

Selectors await update on Kohli's injury, Bhuvi-Bumrah to be rested

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

The national selection committee is awaiting an update on skipper India Virat Kohli's injured wrist as they get ready to announce the squad for the two-Test series against the West Indies.

Butt urges PCB to allow him resume playing

Butt urges PCB to allow him resume playing

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Pakistan's tainted former captain Salman Butt has asked the PCB's anti-corruption officials and legal advisors to reconsider the reintegration and rehabilitation plan for the disgraced trio.

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.

Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai's probables for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai's probables for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

India opener Prithvi Shaw and budding left-arm pacer Arjun Tendulkar have been named in the list of 104 Mumbai players for a camp ahead of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 50-overs tournament.

Tendulkar kicks-off plans for a residential football academy in Kerala

Tendulkar kicks-off plans for a residential football academy in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Legendary cricketer and co-owner of Indian Super League football club Kerala Blasters, Sachin Tendulkar, on Wednesday met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to discuss about setting up a state-of-the-art residential football academy in the state.

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.

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'The CoA feels that if David has declared and is not taking remuneration from India Cements, he is not in conflict'

How Dravid played a role in building India's talent pool

How Dravid played a role in building India's talent pool

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Former India captain and NCA Director Rahul Dravid says during his stint as coach with these teams, he made sure that every cricketer who toured got a game unlike his playing days.

Umar Akmal's ban halved to 18 months

Umar Akmal's ban halved to 18 months

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The batsman expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling and vowed to appeal again.

'Let's all pray for Rishabh Pant's speedy recovery'

'Let's all pray for Rishabh Pant's speedy recovery'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Rishabh Pant was hospitalised following a major car crash on Friday.

Chance for Indian youngsters to impress selectors: Dravid

Chance for Indian youngsters to impress selectors: Dravid

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Anticipating an exciting ODI series against the visiting Bangladesh A team, India A coach Rahul Dravid has said that the three matches will provide a good platform for young Indian players to impress the national selectors.

Shaw, Samson are Dhawan's replacements in ODI, T20 squad

Shaw, Samson are Dhawan's replacements in ODI, T20 squad

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

India play the opening T20I against New Zealand on Friday.

Fit-again Rohit to leave for Australia on Dec 14

Fit-again Rohit to leave for Australia on Dec 14

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Rohit's fitness test took place under the supervision of NCA director Rahul Dravid, who is entrusted with the responsibility of giving him his fitness certificate.

Match-fixing row: Shoaib Akhtar calls PCB 'incompetent'

Match-fixing row: Shoaib Akhtar calls PCB 'incompetent'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Shoaib Akhtar's remarks came a day after Umar Akmal was given a three-year ban for not reporting a match-fixing offer. As match-fixing continues to bother Pakistan cricket, former players in the country have raised their voice to ask for legislation, criminalising match-fixing.

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The ICC flagship event will return to the country after more than a decade.

Selected for India... but Kedar Jadhav has to pay to practice!

Selected for India... but Kedar Jadhav has to pay to practice!

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Maharashtra batsman Kedar Jadhav pays monthly fees of Rs 18,000 to 22-Yards Cricket Academy to practice on a proper pitch.

Decoding Troy Cooley's mantra of coaching fast bowlers

Decoding Troy Cooley's mantra of coaching fast bowlers

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru recently had an internship programme where well-known names like Lakshmipathy Balaji, Ranganath Vinay Kumar and Pankaj Singh upgraded their coaching skills under Ashes-winning mentor Troy Cooley.

SS Das named India women's team batting coach

SS Das named India women's team batting coach

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Former India opener Shiv Sunder Das has been appointed the batting coach of the Indian women's team for the tour of England and he is looking forward to use his coaching stint at the National Cricket Academy to guide the youngsters during the trip.

T20 Rankings: Kohli gains a place as KL Rahul breaks into top 3

T20 Rankings: Kohli gains a place as KL Rahul breaks into top 3

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Rahul replaced Australian skipper Aaron Finch and has gained a spot to be at number three.

BCCI secretary Shah assures help to northeastern states

BCCI secretary Shah assures help to northeastern states

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Shah recently visited the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.

BCCI to invite fresh tender for apparel contract

BCCI to invite fresh tender for apparel contract

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

The BCCI Apex Council met, on Friday, to decide on a number of issues including apparel sponsorship, which is a significant if not huge income for BCCI.

Ishant ruled out of Tests, Natarajan added to ODI squad

Ishant ruled out of Tests, Natarajan added to ODI squad

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

BCCI has also clarified as to why Rohit Sharma did not travel to Australia alongside the Indian side. The batsman will undergo further assessment on December 11, and after that, it will be decided whether he will play the Test series against Australia or not.

Dravid, Laxman to chalk out India's plans for WTC final

Dravid, Laxman to chalk out India's plans for WTC final

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Head coach Rahul Dravid and his team will assemble at the National Cricket Academy on Tuesday to start preparations for the World Test Championship final in June.