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Lockdown: I-League matches cancelled; Bagan to be crowned champions

Lockdown: I-League matches cancelled; Bagan to be crowned champions

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Mohun Bagan with 39 points from 16 matches enjoy a point difference which is insurmountable by any other team even if all other matches had been played and concluded as a normal course of action

Neetu David appointed head of women's selection panel

Neetu David appointed head of women's selection panel

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Neetu David played 10 Tests in which she had taken 41 wickets. She retired from international cricket in 2008.

Fast-spreading Omicron to test Beijing Winter Games bubble

Fast-spreading Omicron to test Beijing Winter Games bubble

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Core to the planning is the rigidly-enforced closed loop that physically separates Games-related personnel from the local population

BCCI AGM approves 10 teams for 2022 IPL

BCCI AGM approves 10 teams for 2022 IPL

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

BCCI has approved 10-team IPL from 2022 edition and are backing ICC's bid for cricket's inclusion in 2028 Olympics after some clarifications from IOC.

Will BCCI discontinue Ranji Trophy?

Will BCCI discontinue Ranji Trophy?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India may discontinue India's premier domestic tournament Ranji Trophy from Saturday, the third day of the first round, as current set of officials may be superseded as per Lodha Committee's recommendations.

Will Virat Kohli be stripped of India's ODI captaincy?

Will Virat Kohli be stripped of India's ODI captaincy?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Another failure to win an ICC tournament will put Virat Kohli's leadership future in doubt. When BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah hold a virtual meet with the national selectors in a couple of days' time, the leadership issue will be discussed.

Cricket Buzz: Smriti's 60-ball ton leads Western Storm to victory

Cricket Buzz: Smriti's 60-ball ton leads Western Storm to victory

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Smriti hit 102 off 61 balls as Storms chased down 154-run target set by the home team in 18.4 overs.

PV Sindhu set to resume training from August 5

PV Sindhu set to resume training from August 5

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

India's top shuttlers including Olympic medallist P V Sindhu train under national coach P Gopichand in Hyderabad.

BCCI Meeting: IPL GC to discuss match timings, office bearers to decide Gambhir's replacements

BCCI Meeting: IPL GC to discuss match timings, office bearers to decide Gambhir's replacements

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

This will be the second meeting of the IPL GC headed by former Test batsman Brijesh Patel

How 1996 World Cup is back to haunt FPIs

How 1996 World Cup is back to haunt FPIs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The ruling mean FPIs cannot seek treaty protection against the new withholding tax that companies are required to deduct at source. The apex court order pertains to when the cricketing bodies of Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka formed a joint committee to conduct the 1996 Cricket World Cup.

Amid pandemic and protest, Olympics return to a changed China

Amid pandemic and protest, Olympics return to a changed China

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Winter Olympics will be staged by a country that has grown far wealthier, more powerful

Sports Shorts: China's Chen claims maiden TT World Cup title

Sports Shorts: China's Chen claims maiden TT World Cup title

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Japan's Mima Ito took the bronze medal after beating Han Ying of Germany in straight games.

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

MP was a good team but it was Pandit, who brought about changes that were required to transform it into a champion team

Cricket Buzz: Tendulkar, Vengsarkar eligible to vote in MCA polls

Cricket Buzz: Tendulkar, Vengsarkar eligible to vote in MCA polls

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar and Dilip Vengsarkar are among 39 international players eligible to vote in the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) elections, scheduled to be held in Mumbai on October 4.

BCCI administrators restore Duleep Trophy after Ganguly letter

BCCI administrators restore Duleep Trophy after Ganguly letter

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) on Tuesday instructed Board of Control for Cricket in India not to scrap the Duleep Trophy from the domestic calendar after the tournament was removed, keeping technical committee chairman Sourav Ganguly in dark.

Ambati Rayudu does retirement U-turn

Ambati Rayudu does retirement U-turn

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

He has now informed the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) of his availability.

'What is ICC without BCCI?'

'What is ICC without BCCI?'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

New BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal spoke about his immediate priorities, which include increasing the Board's revenue despite the fact that the BCCI remains the richest body in international cricket.

FIFA gives clean chit to World Cup hosts Russia, Qatar

FIFA gives clean chit to World Cup hosts Russia, Qatar

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Finds no cause to block Russia and Qatar World Cups

'Santosh Trophy will not feature India players'

'Santosh Trophy will not feature India players'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Described as a "nonsensical" tournament by national coach Bob Houghton, Santosh Trophy will not feature any member of the Indian senior football team this year.

BCCI won't recognise recent ICC decisions: CoA

BCCI won't recognise recent ICC decisions: CoA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Choudhary was barred by the CoA from attending ICC meeting but participated in the policy-decision voting on the invitation of Shashank Manohar-led global body.

Controversy as COA clears BCCI chief Khanna for Asia Cup

Controversy as COA clears BCCI chief Khanna for Asia Cup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

However, with Khanna's trip being cleared for the upcoming Asia Cup, the questions that are being asked in BCCI headquarters is that COA is applying different yardsticks for different people.

Cricket Buzz: Klusener named consultant coach of Delhi Ranji team

Cricket Buzz: Klusener named consultant coach of Delhi Ranji team

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

While former Delhi skipper Mithun Manhas will be the chief coach, Klusener's appointment is certainly the most high profile among the support staff across domestic teams.

Sports Shorts: Gaurav in quarters, Shiva bows out of Worlds

Sports Shorts: Gaurav in quarters, Shiva bows out of Worlds

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Darkest day of my life: Mithali reacts to Powar's charges

Darkest day of my life: Mithali reacts to Powar's charges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Mithali reacted to Powar's report by posting a brief statement on her official Twitter page on Thursday.

Why was Mithali dropped? COA likely to summon captain Harmanpreet...

Why was Mithali dropped? COA likely to summon captain Harmanpreet...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

It is learnt that Committee of Administrators could look into issues like alleged bias in team selection following Mithali Raj's controversial omission for the World T20 semi-final against England.

Shami ruled out of Asia Cup, Bhuvneshwar named as replacement

Shami ruled out of Asia Cup, Bhuvneshwar named as replacement

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup.Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named as the replacement.

No performance incentive for Team India due to SC order

No performance incentive for Team India due to SC order

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The BCCI has always announced handsome performance incentives over the year whenever the senior or U-19 teams have done well in bilateral series or limited overs tournament but in current scenario, the richest cricket board's hands are tied as per Supreme Court order. The Supreme Court of India has passed an order that limits the BCCI's financial freedom and power until the board and its state associations comply with the Lodha Committee's recommendations.

This is why Lodha panel is wrong as per BCCI...

This is why Lodha panel is wrong as per BCCI...

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India alleged in the Supreme Court that the Justice Rajendra-Mal Lodha committee is trying to "run cricket" in the country by giving directions regarding match schedule, including the cash-rich Indian Premier League, which is beyond its jurisdiction.

Will Hardik bowl in T20 World Cup?

Will Hardik bowl in T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

'He is getting better and a player like him is probably just one game away from getting his natural way and we have seen it in the past. If I have to put everything together, I am confident of his ability and there is no doubt he will be a valuable asset.'

In Tokyo, a growing sense of angst over virus-hit Games

In Tokyo, a growing sense of angst over virus-hit Games

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Behind the scenes, sponsors who have pumped billions of dollars into the Tokyo Olympics have grown increasingly nervous about how the coronavirus outbreak will impact the tournament.

ITF forms player panels for lower tier professionals

ITF forms player panels for lower tier professionals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'The panel will provide a forum for players to provide their input and have their say on how the tour is run and will be a further opportunity for the ITF to engage with the player community'

HC expresses displeasure over targeting of Manika by TTFI

HC expresses displeasure over targeting of Manika by TTFI

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The high court had on September 23 stayed the TTFI's rule mandating compulsory attendance at the National Coaching Camp for selection in international events and had asked the Centre to conduct an inquiry into Batra's complaint against the sports body. On Friday, the court was informed by the Centre's counsel Apoorv Kurup that the enquiry report was ready and the judge asked them to file it in a sealed cover before it.

Ban players who fudge age, says Gopichand

Ban players who fudge age, says Gopichand

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Age-fudging has been a big problem in Indian sports

BCCI boss Ganguly advices Rohit against playing in IPL

BCCI boss Ganguly advices Rohit against playing in IPL

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly wants injured senior opener Rohit Sharma to tread cautiously while deciding on competing for his IPL team Mumbai Indians in the play-offs as he risks aggravating the hamstring tear that led to his exclusion from the Australia-bound India squad.

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

Injured Yuvraj Singh ruled out of World T20

Injured Yuvraj Singh ruled out of World T20

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

India suffered a major blow ahead of Thursday's ICC World T20 semi-final against West Indies, when senior all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was ruled out of the mega-event because of injury. Yuvraj twisted his ankle while batting in the previous match against Australia in Mohali and has been ruled out of further participation in the tournament. "The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 has approved Manish Pandey as a replacement player for Yuvraj Singh in India's squad for the tournament," the ICC said in a media release on Wednesday. The 26-year-old Pandey has played two T20Is, which were against Zimbabwe in Harare in July, last year.

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

COVID-19: I-League must go on, says AIFF General Secretary Das

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

AIFF plans to go ahead with the 2020-21 I-League season even if the clubs' star foreign recruits are unable to make it due to the coronavirus-forced travel restrictions.

Shorts: Hockey India suspends 11 players after violence in Nehru Cup final

Shorts: Hockey India suspends 11 players after violence in Nehru Cup final

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Sreesanth replaces Praveen Kumar in WC squad

Sreesanth replaces Praveen Kumar in WC squad

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

S Sreesanth has been included in India's World Cup squad after fellow-pacer Praveen Kumar was ruled out of the tournament because of an injury.

IPL teams yet to receive guidelines on workload management from BCCI

IPL teams yet to receive guidelines on workload management from BCCI

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Issue of workload management may not arise due to 3-week gap, says KKR CEO