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Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Jay Shah, son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will continue as BCCI secretary for his second consecutive term.

'We've had enough of this star culture'

'We've had enough of this star culture'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Former India women's captain Diana Edulji comes down heavily on Harmanpreet and Co, questions fitness

Boxing's Olympic future in doubt

Boxing's Olympic future in doubt

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

IOC raises prospect of boxing being pulled from Paris Games

Mirabai is Queen of Indian weightlifting again in 2022

Mirabai is Queen of Indian weightlifting again in 2022

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Apart from Mirabai, the four other Indian lifters were placed in groups C and D, failing to finish even in the top 20 at the Worlds, earlier this month.

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Head coach Thomas Dennerby was a witness to the 'incident' and it was he, who immediately informed the AIFF.

India's domestic players to finally receive dues

India's domestic players to finally receive dues

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has started clearing the long-standing dues of the domestic cricketers, who suffered financially after the 2020-21 season was curtailed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

India's domestic season finally gets underway with Mushtaq Ali

India's domestic season finally gets underway with Mushtaq Ali

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

India will witness its first major cricket tournament in the country since the COVID-19 disruption when the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy begins the much-delayed domestic season from Sunday, presenting a platform for the hopefuls to impress before the Indian Premier League players' auction.

Former pacer Ankola named Mumbai chief selector

Former pacer Ankola named Mumbai chief selector

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The other members of selection committee are Sanjay Patil, Ravindra Thaker, Zulfiqar Parkar and Ravi Kulkarni.

Umesh replaces Shami in India squad for Australia T20Is

Umesh replaces Shami in India squad for Australia T20Is

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Mohammed Shami was ruled out of the rubber, starting Tuesday, late on Saturday night after he tested positive for COVID-19.

Powar's term ends, Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Powar's term ends, Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Powar had replaced WV Raman, who had guided the team into the T20 World Cup final in 2020.

SC postpones AIFF elections by one week

SC postpones AIFF elections by one week

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

SC hands back AIFF's day-to-day management to federation's administration

Arjun Tendulkar picks first wicket for Mumbai, albeit in a losing cause

Arjun Tendulkar picks first wicket for Mumbai, albeit in a losing cause

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Arjun had an off day with the ball as he returned with unimpressive figures of 1/34 in the three overs that he bowled.

Selectors consider Chahar, Thakur for T20 World Cup

Selectors consider Chahar, Thakur for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The national selection committee, led by Chetan Sharma, is fretting over inclusion of an additional fast bowler in India's T20 World Cup squad as Hardik Pandya's chances of bowling during the tournament look bleak.

Rajeev Shukla back as IPL Governing Council chairman

Rajeev Shukla back as IPL Governing Council chairman

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Former Union minister and Congress leader Rajeev Shukla was re-appointed chairman of the powerful IPL Governing Council on Monday, ending a month-long suspense over the selection for the top post in the cash-rich Twenty20 league.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Karthik, Shankar in TN probables

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Karthik, Shankar in TN probables

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The BCCI had to postpone the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to January 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

COVID-19 hits Ranji Trophy preparations

COVID-19 hits Ranji Trophy preparations

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Blow for Bengal's Ranji preparation as 7 members test COVID positive

Hardik to skip Hazare Trophy to work on his bowling

Hardik to skip Hazare Trophy to work on his bowling

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Out of favour India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has decided to skip Vijay Hazare Trophy (National One Dayers) starting across the country from Wednesday as he is undergoing an extensive rehabilitation programme.

BCCI against Railways fielding employees' kids in U-19 team

BCCI against Railways fielding employees' kids in U-19 team

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is all set to issue a diktat to Indian Railways, stating that only permanent employees will be allowed to play in the Cooch Behar Trophy, the board's Under-19 tournament.

Peng Shuai watches Gu win Chinese gold at Big Air

Peng Shuai watches Gu win Chinese gold at Big Air

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Peng could be seen in the stands wearing a black knit hat with the Olympic rings on them and a black coat with the Chinese flag.

Chinese tennis star says she is safe in video call with Olympic official

Chinese tennis star says she is safe in video call with Olympic official

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The United States and Britain had also called for China to provide proof of Peng's whereabouts.

BCCI AGM set to approve 10-team IPL from 2022

BCCI AGM set to approve 10-team IPL from 2022

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The inclusion of two new franchises in the Indian Premier League, a discussion on the contentious tax exemption demanded by the ICC for global events in India and the formation of various cricket committees will be on top of the agenda when the BCCI holds its 89th AGM, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.

Women's WC: Indian batters must raise their game against WI

Women's WC: Indian batters must raise their game against WI

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Coach Ramesh Powar made it clear that he want the seniors to accept more responsibility.

IPL will start in last week of March: Jay Shah

IPL will start in last week of March: Jay Shah

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The BCCI is set to conduct the 2022 IPL from last week of March to end of May and efforts would be made to host the lucrative event in India as per the wishes of team owners, Board secretary Jay Shah said on Saturday.

Will Rahul bat in middle order in T20 World Cup?

Will Rahul bat in middle order in T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com4 May 2022

For India to do well in the T20 World Cup, it won't be a bad idea to ask KL Rahul to bat in the middle order instead of opening with skipper Rohit Sharma, considering that the top batters, including Virat Kohli, are struggling in the Powerplay overs.

Cricket Buzz: Pujara, the man in demand in Saurashtra's T20 League

Cricket Buzz: Pujara, the man in demand in Saurashtra's T20 League

Rediff.com9 May 2019

India's premier Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara will play for Team Zalawad Royals in the inaugural Saurashtra Premier League.

Pakistan wants Under-19 Asia Cup moved out of India

Pakistan wants Under-19 Asia Cup moved out of India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday said it wants the upcoming Under-19 Asia Cup to be moved out of India to a neutral venue due to security concerns.

'Missing China tennis player Peng will reappear in public soon'

'Missing China tennis player Peng will reappear in public soon'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Djokovic says Peng situation horrifying, says tennis must unite.

BCCI set to introduce contract system for women cricketers

BCCI set to introduce contract system for women cricketers

Rediff.com24 May 2015

The BCCI officially announced that India's international women's cricketers will be brought under the ambit of gradation payment like their male counterparts as it was discussed at the recently held finance committee meeting in Delhi.

BCCI to discuss Ranji sched, FTP 2023-31 at apex meet

BCCI to discuss Ranji sched, FTP 2023-31 at apex meet

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

There are seven items on the agenda and right at the top of the list is domestic cricket, which also includes junior and women's categories.

'Indian cricket in good hands under Rohit's captaincy'

'Indian cricket in good hands under Rohit's captaincy'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Rohit will take charge as full time India white ball captain in the upcoming series against West Indies

BCCI to finalise IPL schedule during GC meet on Aug 2

BCCI to finalise IPL schedule during GC meet on Aug 2

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The Indian Premier League's Governing Council is likely to meet on August 2 to give a final shape to the schedule and discuss other arrangements for the T20 league to be held in the UAE this year. The 13th edition of IPL, forced out of the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 19 to November 8.

Women's T20: Mandhana, Mithali, Harmanpreet to lead teams

Women's T20: Mandhana, Mithali, Harmanpreet to lead teams

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

The T20 Challenge, to be played during the IPL play-offs, will begin with last year's finalist Supernovas taking on Velocity in the opening game.

Fit-again Shaw returns to action in Mushtaq Ali T20

Fit-again Shaw returns to action in Mushtaq Ali T20

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

India international Ajinkya Rahane will lead the Mumbai team in the T20 tournament, which will be played in Indore from February 21 to 28.

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 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.

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.