News for 'Ritam Banerjee'

BCCI to honour Tendulkar with Lifetime Achievement Award

BCCI to honour Tendulkar with Lifetime Achievement Award

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Tendulkar's 200 Test and 463 ODI appearances are also the highest by any player in the history of the game.

Groom calls off wedding over 'old' furniture in dowry

Groom calls off wedding over 'old' furniture in dowry

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The bride's father told reporters that the groom's parents misbehaved with him when he had gone to their house.

ICC World Cup 2023's Global Ambassador Revealed!

ICC World Cup 2023's Global Ambassador Revealed!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

ICC names Sachin Tendulkar as 'Global Ambassador' for ODI World Cup

The highlights of Dhoni's captaincy

The highlights of Dhoni's captaincy

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

When Dhoni was surprisingly elevated to the top job in 2007, not many would have predicted the impact that the Jharkhand right-hander would have on Indian cricket as ended up winning two World titles, the ICC Champions Trophy and also guided the Test team to the No 1 ranking along the way.

IPL auction: No Indian cricketer in highest base price bracket

IPL auction: No Indian cricketer in highest base price bracket

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

A pool of 346 cricketers will go under the hammer at the IPL Player Auction in Jaipur on December 18.

Srinivasan attended IPL meeting despite SC order, alleges Verma

Srinivasan attended IPL meeting despite SC order, alleges Verma

Rediff.com15 May 2014

The unrecognised Cricket Association of Bihar chief Aditya Verma asked BCCI's interim president Sunil Gavaskar to clarify whether N Srinivasan attended an Indian Premier League meeting despite a Supreme Court order restraining him from participating in any Board activity.

Best cricketing moment of Sachin Tendulkar's life...

Best cricketing moment of Sachin Tendulkar's life...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the finals of the tournament.

ICC board fail to reach consensus on Manohar's replacement

ICC board fail to reach consensus on Manohar's replacement

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The ICC Board of Directors meeting on Monday ended up being a damp squib after they failed to reach consensus over Shashank Manohar's replacement as the next chairman of cricket's global governing body.

Srinivasan elected TNCA president for 12th straight time

Srinivasan elected TNCA president for 12th straight time

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

N Srinivasan was on Sunday elected unopposed as president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) for the 12th year on the trot.

IPL players' auction on Feb 16; Pietersen, Yuvraj up for grabs

IPL players' auction on Feb 16; Pietersen, Yuvraj up for grabs

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

There is no clarity on the number of players in the auction pool because the deadline for franchises to prune the original list has been deferred to February 4.

Srinivasan is not a tainted person, says BCCI

Srinivasan is not a tainted person, says BCCI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) tood firmly behind its embattled president-in-exile Narayanaswami Srinivasan, who is also chairman of the International Cricket Council.

On court's directive, Shetty appointed observer for one-off Test

On court's directive, Shetty appointed observer for one-off Test

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

On the directive of the Hyderabad High Court, the BCCI, on Tuesday, appointed Ratnakar Shetty as observer for the one-off Test match between India and Bangladesh, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from Thursday.

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The IPL, which was perhaps the biggest gamble of his life, turned out to be the biggest success story ever, making Lalit Modi a cult in the echelons of global sport.

Fifty-over cricket still most popular, says ICC. Do you agree?

Fifty-over cricket still most popular, says ICC. Do you agree?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The controlling body of the ICC Cricket World Cup has said that the 50-over format of the game is still the most popular form of cricket in the world, adding that it is confident that fans will flock to the games in 2015 because it is ''real''.

'Winning World Cup is eternal, nothing can replace that'

'Winning World Cup is eternal, nothing can replace that'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Yuvraj shared a montage of 2011 World Cup memories and his thoughts on the title-winning journey in a Twitter video.

When Dhoni frequented the 'Manly Beauty Parlour'

When Dhoni frequented the 'Manly Beauty Parlour'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was always careful of his mane and he frequented a small salon in Ranchi.

ICC to finalise process to appoint Manohar's successor

ICC to finalise process to appoint Manohar's successor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Finalising the nomination process to elect Shashank Manohar's successor as the next independent chairman of the world cricket body is the sole agenda for the ICC Board, which will meet virtually on Monday.

Dance for Astad!

Dance for Astad!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Astad Deboo's dancers pay the legendary dancer a lovely tribute on his 74th birth anniversary.

Manohar set for another term as BCCI president

Manohar set for another term as BCCI president

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Shashank Manohar is all set to once again become the Board of Control for Cricket in India president with the ruling Anurag Thakur faction as well as Sharad Pawar group projecting him as the consensus candidate for the post left vacant by Jagmohan Dalmiya's demise.

How Lalit Modi delayed signing of Kochi IPL team

How Lalit Modi delayed signing of Kochi IPL team

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

According to one of the Kochi team co-owners, Modi had driven them to 'madness'.

ICC hopes India-West Indies settle dispute amicably

ICC hopes India-West Indies settle dispute amicably

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed its concern about the dispute between the Indian and West Indian cricket boards but says it is powerless to intervene.

It's time BCCI is brought under RTI ambit: Bedi

It's time BCCI is brought under RTI ambit: Bedi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Hurt by Supreme Court's intervention in deciding the fate of BCCI president-in-exile N Srinivasan, former India captain Bishen Singh Bedi said it is time the "cricket board is brought under the RTI ambit".

'Neither Ness nor Preity come across as liars'

'Neither Ness nor Preity come across as liars'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

It seems like Preity Zinta is isolated from her colleagues from the film fraternity in her fight with Ness Wadia.

Vijay Mallya is at his country home near London

Vijay Mallya is at his country home near London

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Vijay Mallya had indicated last month that he wanted to move to the UK to be closer to his children.

Modi's lawyer Abdi to appear before Justice Mudgal panel

Modi's lawyer Abdi to appear before Justice Mudgal panel

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi's lawyer Mehmood Abdi has been asked by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee, probing match-fixing allegations in the cash-rich tournament, to appear before it in Delhi on Thursday morning.

Shetty moves court against MCA ban, seeks Rs 50 lakh

Shetty moves court against MCA ban, seeks Rs 50 lakh

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Former Mumbai Cricket Association vice-president Ratnakar Shetty filed a civil suit in a local court seeking a stay on the five-year ban imposed on him by the sport body, from whom he has demanded damages of Rs 50 lakh for "tarnishing his reputation".

Srinivasan debarred from board meetings after Supreme Court upholds ban

Srinivasan debarred from board meetings after Supreme Court upholds ban

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

'We are going to write the BCCI president to take a call on Srinivasan's continuing as the president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association despite the apex court's order'

Tendulkar recalls 'happy dents' of World Cup triumph

Tendulkar recalls 'happy dents' of World Cup triumph

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Dents on a car are not known to please its owner but Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar calls the ones on his 'happy dents' as they are a reminder of his first and only World Cup triumph.

ED to soon slap penalty notices in 16 cases against Lalit Modi

ED to soon slap penalty notices in 16 cases against Lalit Modi

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The ED is in the process of serving final penalty notices in 16 alleged forex violation cases amounting to an estimated Rs 1,700 crore against former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi and others as part of its wide-ranging probe in the alleged financial irregularities in various editions of the T-20 cricket extravaganza.

Modi faction confident of thumping victory in RCA elections

Modi faction confident of thumping victory in RCA elections

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The Lalit Modi faction remains confident of a thumping victory in the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) elections which were in Jaipur on Thursday but they will have to wait till January 6 for the results.

Dhoni@40: A look at his journey from young marauder to cool finisher

Dhoni@40: A look at his journey from young marauder to cool finisher

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Dhoni holds a special place in the hearts of the fans

Srinivasan loses ICC post... what next?

Srinivasan loses ICC post... what next?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Narayanaswami Srinivasan's decade-long regime as a cricket administrator has come to an end, in Mumbai, on Monday.

Shetty summoned by MCA panel probing unsold WC final tickets

Shetty summoned by MCA panel probing unsold WC final tickets

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Top BCCI official Ratnakar Shetty has been summoned to attend the meeting of the Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) inquiry committee, probing the matter of unsold tickets during the 2011 World Cup final held at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai on Wednesday.

'Don't allow Srinivasan to attend working committee meet'

'Don't allow Srinivasan to attend working committee meet'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Petitioner in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing case, Aditya Verma has shot a letter to the legal head of the Board of Control for Cricket in India U N Bannerjee and all the Working Committee members, requesting them not to allow Narayanaswami Srinivasan in the meeting.

Time to see if IPL is in interest of cricket: Bombay HC

Time to see if IPL is in interest of cricket: Bombay HC

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The Bombay High Court, on Tuesday, said the Indian Premier League has made people familiar with phrases like "betting and fixing" and in view of the alleged violations of foreign exchange rules it is time to see if the tournament is in interest of the game of cricket.

The man who beat cancer: The many highs of Yuvraj's career

The man who beat cancer: The many highs of Yuvraj's career

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

A look at the high points of his career during which he also put up a triumphant battle with cancer.

SC wants BCCI to keep Srini out, take action against Meiyappan

SC wants BCCI to keep Srini out, take action against Meiyappan

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday insisted that suspended president Narayanswami Srinivasan should stay out of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's affairs and action must be taken against his son-in-law, Gurunath Meiyappan, who was indicted in the IPL spot-fixing case.

'Waking up to see Dhoni's shaved head biggest surprise'

'Waking up to see Dhoni's shaved head biggest surprise'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'We literally had no idea what was awaiting us the morning after the final'

BCCI has not held talks with Flower: Sanjay Patel

BCCI has not held talks with Flower: Sanjay Patel

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India rubbished a report that it had held discussions with former England coach Andy Flower about taking over as the chief coach of the Indian team in place of incumbent Duncan Fletcher following the country's dismal show in South Africa and New Zealand.

Spot-fixing scandal dented brand IPL: Ness Wadia

Spot-fixing scandal dented brand IPL: Ness Wadia

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Kings XI Punjab owner Ness Wadia said the spot-fixing scandal that rocked the Indian Premier League last year has made a dent on brand IPL.