News for 'National Selection Panel'

BCCI invites applications for MSK Prasad and Gagan Khoda's replacements

BCCI invites applications for MSK Prasad and Gagan Khoda's replacements

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Along with the senior selection committee, the entire women's selection panel will be overhauled

Player breakdowns cause for concern: Vengsarkar

Player breakdowns cause for concern: Vengsarkar

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Selection committee chairman Dilip Vengsarkar says it is physio John Gloster and trainer Gregory King's responsibility to find out the reasons for players breaking down on tour.

Why Jaspal Rana was ignored for Dronacharya

Why Jaspal Rana was ignored for Dronacharya

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

According to a source in Sports Authority of India (SAI), Rana also had to pay the price for disciplinary issues after not being present during Manu's 25m pistol final at the Munich World Cup in May this year.

Team for ODI series, Champions Trophy to be picked

Team for ODI series, Champions Trophy to be picked

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

The national selection panel headed by Dilip Vengsarkar will pick the squad for the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka after the second Test at Galle, the Cricket Board said on Monday.

Prep for Paris Games-bound shooters not ideal: Sodhi

Prep for Paris Games-bound shooters not ideal: Sodhi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'I would say you have to give six months to a year to give the athletes to kind of even register that person is going (to the Olympics). People are struggling to find their kit. So, things could have been better.'

Inzamam resigns as PCB chief selector over conflict of interest

Inzamam resigns as PCB chief selector over conflict of interest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The legendary Inzamam-ul Haq has resigned as chairman of the national selection committee after the Pakistan Cricket Board initiated an inquiry to probe if his association with a company that manages a number of the national team's players pertains to conflict of interest.

MPs claim names included in RS panel on Delhi services bill without consent

MPs claim names included in RS panel on Delhi services bill without consent

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh on Monday announced a probe into the complaints of at least four MPs that their names were included in a proposed select committee of the house for the Delhi services bill without their consent.

'I can't see Junoon in current generation of gymnasts'

'I can't see Junoon in current generation of gymnasts'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Dipa Karmakar believes most of the current generation of gymnasts lack passion and urged them to embrace the sport with fervour to excel on the global stage.

Australia squad unchanged for Perth Test

Australia squad unchanged for Perth Test

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Australia will take the same 12-man squad to Perth for the third Ashes Test this week after humbling England by 218 runs to win the second match in Adelaide on Monday.

Is it the end of the road for Pujara?

Is it the end of the road for Pujara?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'Once he failed in the Australia series at home, there was very little chance for him but selectors didn't want to change things ahead of WTC final.'

New Zealand name Wright as new national coach

New Zealand name Wright as new national coach

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

New Zealand have responded to the recent poor showing on the tour to India and Bangladesh by naming John Wright as head coach in place of Mark Greatbatch, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Monday.

Curious selections by Chetan Sharma-led committee

Curious selections by Chetan Sharma-led committee

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The choice of Jayant Yadav as back-up off-spinner in Test squad, or picking Baba Aparajith over the likes of Mandeep Singh and Sheldon Jackson in India A, could raise pertinent questions as to whether enough respect has been given by this committee when it comes to selecting performers in domestic cricket.

Selection row: Boxers told to prove favouritism charges

Selection row: Boxers told to prove favouritism charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Furious with the three boxers who alleged that trials for the upcoming World Championships were manipulated, Indian Boxing Federation President Abhishek Matoria, said on Friday, disciplinary action will be taken against them if they fail to prove their charges.

NTA announces new dates for 3 crucial exams, including UGC-NET

NTA announces new dates for 3 crucial exams, including UGC-NET

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday night announced the new dates of cancelled and postponed examinations, including the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test, amid a raging row over alleged irregularities in their conduct.

Kohli, Shastri, CoA discuss communication issues and Australia tour

Kohli, Shastri, CoA discuss communication issues and Australia tour

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The Committee of Administrators (CoA), on Wednesday, met the Indian team management to discuss the communication issues, take stock of the England debacle and draw a blueprint for the upcoming Australia tour.

Elgar, Bavuma to lead South Africa as De Kock steps aside

Elgar, Bavuma to lead South Africa as De Kock steps aside

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Bavuma will captain the team to the 2021 and 2022 Twenty20 World Cups, as well as the 50-over World Cup in 2023. Elgar has been handed the reins for the next cycle of the ICC Test Championship that will run up until mid-2023.

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Wrestlers threaten Supreme COurt action over sexual harassment allegations against WFI President

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Chief Selector Wahab Riaz held a press conference to formally announce the immediate withdrawal of Butt's name from the consultancy panel.

Dhoni 'has to' perform in IPL for India comeback

Dhoni 'has to' perform in IPL for India comeback

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

MS Dhoni, who has not played since the World Cup semi-final loss to New Zealand in July, will be making his highly awaited comeback in the IPL beginning March 29. The national selection committee has not changed the panel's stance on Dhoni, who will 'have to perform' in the upcoming Indian Premier League to be considered for T20 World Cup selection.

JD-U among NDA allies back Waqf Amendment Bill, say not anti-Muslim

JD-U among NDA allies back Waqf Amendment Bill, say not anti-Muslim

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The TDP and the LJP also supported the Bill being sent to a parliamentary committee for further examination.

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose likely to be India's first Lokpal

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose likely to be India's first Lokpal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Justice Ghose, who retired from the Supreme Court in May 2017, is a member of the National Human Rights Commission.

'There are lot of reasons to support Clarke'

'There are lot of reasons to support Clarke'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Highly impressed with Australian stand-in-skipper Michael Clarke's captaincy, the national selector Greg Chappell said that the selection panel was thrilled with his leadership qualities.

Indian selectors to pick 15-man WC squad on Jan 17

Indian selectors to pick 15-man WC squad on Jan 17

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

The final 15-member Indian squad for the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in the sub continent will be picked by the national senior selection panel on January 17.

Yogeshwar slams exemption of Bajrang, Vinesh from trials

Yogeshwar slams exemption of Bajrang, Vinesh from trials

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Yogeshwar asked all the wrestlers to approach IOA and lodge their protest against such unfair decision.

Australia leave out big names for Windies tour

Australia leave out big names for Windies tour

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Smith ruled out; Cummins, Warner rested for white-ball tour.

NADA issues fresh suspension notice to wrestler Bajrang

NADA issues fresh suspension notice to wrestler Bajrang

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The elite wrestler has maintained that he never refused to give a sample but only demanded to know NADA's response to his email where he sought answers over why expired kits were sent to take his samples in December 2023.

US House panel wants India to be part of NATO Plus

US House panel wants India to be part of NATO Plus

Rediff.com27 May 2023

In its set of recommendations, the China Committee said that economic sanctions against China in case of an attack on Taiwan will be most effective if key allies such as G7, NATO, NATO+5, and Quad members join, and negotiating a joint response and broadcasting this message publicly have the added benefit of enhancing deterrence.

Wrestling Olympic qualifiers trials get rescheduled

Wrestling Olympic qualifiers trials get rescheduled

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The trials were initially planned for February 27-29 but got postponed

England announces squad for ODI series against Australia

England announces squad for ODI series against Australia

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The three-match series will be played over six days, with matches in Adelaide, Sydney and finishing in Melbourne on November 22.

Will Modi 3.0 See NDA Coordination Committee?

Will Modi 3.0 See NDA Coordination Committee?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The preferred format would be for the top BJP leadership in the government to reach out to the alliance leaders on a case-to-case basis.

Vinai Kumar Saxena takes oath as Lt Governor of Delhi

Vinai Kumar Saxena takes oath as Lt Governor of Delhi

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Saxena, who held the post of chairperson of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), was appointed the Lt Governor of Delhi on May 23.

BCCI adopts Lodha panel reforms but...

BCCI adopts Lodha panel reforms but...

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday adopted Lodha panel recommended reforms, barring the five contentious ones, at its Special General Meeting in New Delhi.

WFI to seek suspension revocation through dialogue, puts legal challenge on hold

WFI to seek suspension revocation through dialogue, puts legal challenge on hold

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

WFI decided that it will seek a dialogue with the Sports Ministry for revocation of its suspension, saying it does not want a clash with the government and the legal options will be explored only if talks fail.

Asian Games: Direct entries for Bajrang, Vinesh; decision questioned

Asian Games: Direct entries for Bajrang, Vinesh; decision questioned

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The WFI ad-hoc panel on Tuesday handed Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat direct entries into the Asian Games.

Eye on top spot, Australia fret over selections for Pakistan Test

Eye on top spot, Australia fret over selections for Pakistan Test

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Australia will have to win both Tests in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to go one point clear of South Africa, who displaced them at the top in July, but there is still little clarity about the side who would walk out for the first match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Pak Hockey Federation's selection committee dissolved

Pak Hockey Federation's selection committee dissolved

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), in its first major overhaul after the 2012 London Olympics disaster, has dissolved the selection committee and named former chief selector Hanif Khan as the national coach, replacing Khwaja Junaid.

PCB disbands selection committee after World T20 debacle

PCB disbands selection committee after World T20 debacle

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Monday, disbanded its national selection committee in the wake of the national team's debacle in the Asia Cup and the just-concluded World T20 cricket tournament.

IPL best tournament to prepare for T20 World Cup: Langer

IPL best tournament to prepare for T20 World Cup: Langer

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Australia head coach Justin Langer feels the Indian Premier League is an excellent platform to prepare for the T20 World Cup but conceded that health is paramount as the the T20 league may become another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 13th edition of IPL was originally scheduled to start on March 29 in Mumbai but it was postponed to April 15 to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than 24,000 people worldwide.

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A will remain at sea for 8 months. They will rely on wind power, do the repairs on the boat themselves and navigate some the world's most treacherous waters.

Prasad, Kapoor, Maninder in fray for national selector's job

Prasad, Kapoor, Maninder in fray for national selector's job

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad, off-spinner Ashish Kapoor and left-arm spinner Maninder Singh are some of the prominent names that are doing rounds for the national selectors post after the BCCI completed its interview process on Tuesday.