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Kaif to lead India Seniors

Kaif to lead India Seniors

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Mohammed Kaif replaces the injured Sourav Ganguly as captain of India seniors in the Challenger Trophy

Selectors meet Sharad Pawar in Delhi

Selectors meet Sharad Pawar in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

After meeting the BCCI chief, the selectors headed for Delhi where the Test team would be announced.

ZCU waits for players' response

ZCU waits for players' response

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

15 rebel white players are examining a proposal from the Zimbabwe Cricket Union aimed at ending a the ongoing dispute.

Will West Indies Tour determine Rohit's captaincy fate?

Will West Indies Tour determine Rohit's captaincy fate?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Rohit will lead Indian in the two-Test series in the West Indies and then perhaps sit with BCCI and decide on his future in traditional format.

England recall Buttler for first Pakistan Test

England recall Buttler for first Pakistan Test

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Jos Buttler was rewarded for his good showing in the Indian Premier League with a place in England's 12-man squad for the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's, starting May 24.

Lehmann extends contract as Australia coach to 2019

Lehmann extends contract as Australia coach to 2019

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Darren Lehmann has extended his contact as Australia's head coach until 2019 to cover the World Cup and the Ashes series in England that year, the country's cricket board (CA) said on Monday. The 46-year-old former left-handed batsman took on the role on the eve of the 2013 Ashes and despite losing 3-0 in England, he went on to guide the team to series wins over South Africa, England, India, New Zealand and West Indies. He also won the 2015 World Cup on home soil with Australia, who currently top the ICC rankings in both test and one-day international cricket.

Allen replaces Pierre for 3rd T20I against India

Allen replaces Pierre for 3rd T20I against India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Cricket West Indies interim chairman of selectors, Robert Haynes said the selection panel included Allen on the back of his performance at the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) last year and recently at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.

Ashraf recalled, rookie Tahir included in Pak Asia Cup squad

Ashraf recalled, rookie Tahir included in Pak Asia Cup squad

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

PCB newly selected Chief Selector Inzamam Ul Haq announced squads for the upcoming ACC Men's Asia Cup and the three-match One-Day International series against Afghanistan.

Sandeep Patil is chairman of selectors; Amarnath sacked

Sandeep Patil is chairman of selectors; Amarnath sacked

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Former India batsman Sandeep Patil was appointed chairman of the national selection committee on Thursday, while Mohinder Amarnath was sacked after serving just a year on the panel.

Wrestling trials: Aman Sehrawat dominates; Deepak skips

Wrestling trials: Aman Sehrawat dominates; Deepak skips

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Olympian Deepak Punia skipped the national trials, in Patiala on Saturday.

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The top court said the exclusion of a member of the Opposition from the House just because of a perspective which may not be consistent with the viewpoint of the government is a serious issue.

'Tait can do damage on Indian pitches in World T20'

'Tait can do damage on Indian pitches in World T20'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Backing Shaun Tait's surprise return to the Australian T20 squad for the three-match series against India, former pacer Jason Gillespie said the tearaway speedster will cause a lot of damage on Indian tracks if he makes the squad for the World T20 starting March 8.

Sprinter Hima Das provisionally suspended for...

Sprinter Hima Das provisionally suspended for...

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Hima Das has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for three whereabout failures in 12 months.

Steyn returns to Test squad in search of milestone

Steyn returns to Test squad in search of milestone

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The 34-year-old Steyn, currently on a short-term contract with Hampshire having been plagued by injury over the last two-and-a-half years, is three wickets short of a milestone that has frustratingly eluded him in recent times.

Rahane, Shaw among Mumbai probables for Ranji Trophy

Rahane, Shaw among Mumbai probables for Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Mumbai play their first game of the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy season against Baroda in Vadodara from December 9.

'Yo-Yo test should not be sole criteria for selection to Indian team'

'Yo-Yo test should not be sole criteria for selection to Indian team'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The Indian team has set 16.1 as the Yo-Yo test benchmark for the past couple of years and any player failing to clear the test is not selected.

All Indian-American lawmakers get key US Congressional panels

All Indian-American lawmakers get key US Congressional panels

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

This is the highest number of Indian-Americans in the history of the US Congress.

Lodha panel's recommendations: The possible implications

Lodha panel's recommendations: The possible implications

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A look at what can happen if the Supreme Court decides to implement the reforms the Justice Lodha panel recommended for the BCCI.

Rijiju cites SC order to seek govt nominee in collegiums

Rijiju cites SC order to seek govt nominee in collegiums

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Rijiju made the remarks while responding to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who dubbed as 'extremely dangerous' the government's move to ask the Supreme Court to include its nominees in collegium.

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Supreme Court likely to pass order today

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Supreme Court likely to pass order today

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court is likely to pass direction, on Monday, over Justice Lodha committee plea alleging that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is violating the apex court order and committee directions regarding the BCCI reforms.

'Is doing MBA from a B-town college worth it?'

'Is doing MBA from a B-town college worth it?'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Do you have questions about CAT, XAT, CMAT or CET? rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza will answer them.

Sania to captain India Fed Cup Team

Sania to captain India Fed Cup Team

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

World No 1 Sania Mirza was, on Monday, named captain of the Indian team for next year's Fed Cup while two six-member squads were announced by the AITA selection panel for the South Asian Games.

Will Axar or Mishra make the cut as third spinner for SL Tests?

Will Axar or Mishra make the cut as third spinner for SL Tests?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The third specialist spinner's slot will be the subject of much deliberation when the national selection committee, headed by Sandeep Patil, meets in New Delhi, on Thursday, to announce the squad for the three-Test away series against Sri Lanka, starting August 12.

Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

We need not spend much time going over what this government has done and is doing to the Opposition, by misusing the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI. There is a daily update on that, notes Aakar Patel.

Bindra may head panel to review India's shooting debacle at Rio Olympics

Bindra may head panel to review India's shooting debacle at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has come up with a proposal to set up a special committee, to be headed by Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra, to carry out a comprehensive review of the shooters' below-par performance at the Rio Games. Indian shooters proved to be an epic failure in a disastrous Rio Olympic Games as the 12-member team, with the exception of Bindra, failed miserably to live up to the sky-high expectations. This has left the country's shooting fraternity highly disappointed.

Ryder, Bracewell's bar visit gets these kids into the Kiwi side

Ryder, Bracewell's bar visit gets these kids into the Kiwi side

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

All-rounder Jimmy Neesham and batsman Tom Latham have been named in New Zealand's team for the second Test against India after Jesse Ryder and Doug Bracewell were dropped for a late night drinking session in Auckland last week.

Cricket South Africa adopt football-style management structure

Cricket South Africa adopt football-style management structure

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Cricket South Africa will appoint a team manager, who will select his own coaching staff and captains in the three formats of the game.

Asian Games: Will wrestlers get permission to train in US?

Asian Games: Will wrestlers get permission to train in US?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

After seeking a delay in the Asian Games trials, the protesting wrestlers have now written to the Sports Ministry.

Panel to probe DDCA even if struck down by Centre: Kejriwal

Panel to probe DDCA even if struck down by Centre: Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said the inquiry commission ordered by his government will probe alleged irregularities in DDCA even if it is struck down by the Centre.

Tapping private sector, younger talent for top job at govt banks

Tapping private sector, younger talent for top job at govt banks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The candidate will be expected to have at least two to three years of remaining service.

K V Chowdary tipped to be new CVC, Vijai Sharma may be CIC

K V Chowdary tipped to be new CVC, Vijai Sharma may be CIC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The anti-corruption watchdog posts have been vacant for the last nine months.

Why Bumrah was rewarded with ODI vice-captaincy

Why Bumrah was rewarded with ODI vice-captaincy

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

It was a decision that not many saw coming but once it did, Jasprit Bumrah's elevation as India's ODI vice-captain, albeit as a stop-gap arrangement, seemed a perfectly justified reward for his terrific all-format consistency.

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Mahua asserted that despite all efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party to "sound the death knell" for constitutional democracy, India is too great a country to be destroyed by the fascists.

Guptas used former Prez Zuma against people of S Africa: Probe panel

Guptas used former Prez Zuma against people of S Africa: Probe panel

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The report said Zuma 'would do anything that the Guptas wanted him to do for them,' including firing competent ministers and senior officials at parastatal institutions, so that Gupta lackeys could be appointed to those positions.

New Vice President Enclave to have bullet-proof windows, CPWD invites bids

New Vice President Enclave to have bullet-proof windows, CPWD invites bids

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Central Public Works Department, a prime construction agency of the central government, said the bullet-proof window system of the selected bidder will be sent for testing at the forensic science lab in Gujarat's Gandhinagar.

Amit Mitra named chairman of GST panel

Amit Mitra named chairman of GST panel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

He will succeed Kerala Finance Minister K M Mani.

End of Bhupathi's tenure with India Davis Cup team?

End of Bhupathi's tenure with India Davis Cup team?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Mahesh Bhupathi may not be considered again for the job as India's non-playing captain after he refused to be part of the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan.

INDIA to hold next meet in Mumbai on August 25, 26

INDIA to hold next meet in Mumbai on August 25, 26

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Opposition parties will hold the next meeting of their 26-member INDIA coalition in Mumbai on August 25 and 26, sources said on Thursday.

Why India might opt for sporting pitches against Australia

Why India might opt for sporting pitches against Australia

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

In recent years, India's batters have struggled against spin.

Kohli-Shastri may face BCCI grilling if India lose third Test

Kohli-Shastri may face BCCI grilling if India lose third Test

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to pose a few questions to chief coach Ravi Shastri and captain Virat Kohli depending on how the third Test against England pans out after being left disappointed by the team's meek surrender in the first two games.