News for 'Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy'

Sarfaraz, Jurel get BCCI central contracts

Sarfaraz, Jurel get BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

India's newest batting star Sarfaraz Khan and wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel were inducted into Group C of BCCI's central contract with an annual retainership fee of Rs 1 crore, having fulfilled the criteria of playing three Tests in a current season.

Yuvraj's backing, Lara's advice: The rise of Abhishek Sharma

Yuvraj's backing, Lara's advice: The rise of Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

At just 24, Abhishek Sharma has begun rewriting records that took years for others to set.

Jaiswal, 19, teaches Sreesanth, 38, a lesson!

Jaiswal, 19, teaches Sreesanth, 38, a lesson!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Unfazed, Yashasvi responded in style, hitting 6,6 and 4 off Sreesanth's next three deliveries.

Hazlewood's advice for RCB's misfiring batters...

Hazlewood's advice for RCB's misfiring batters...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Josh Hazlewood says the lack of a strong powerplay segment added to RCB's woes in the IPL match against Punjab Kings in Bengaluru on Friday.

Natarajan released from TN squad following BCCI request

Natarajan released from TN squad following BCCI request

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

India's newest pace sensation Thangarasu Natarajan has been released from the Tamil Nadu squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day tournament as the BCCI wants him to stay fresh for the limited-overs series against England next month.

Karun's IPL Resurrection After 1,076 Days!

Karun's IPL Resurrection After 1,076 Days!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Karun Nair captured the hearts of cricket romantics even though his side -- Delhi Capitals -- lost to Mumbai Indians in a humdinger in IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

'Sacrifice, Fight, Dominate': Gambhir's War Cry

'Sacrifice, Fight, Dominate': Gambhir's War Cry

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

India's Test team has entered a bold new era - one without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, or Ravichandran Ashwin - and the message from new head coach Gautam Gambhir is clear: it's time to fight, not just play.

SMAT: Rahane powers Mumbai to semifinals

SMAT: Rahane powers Mumbai to semifinals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Once Vidarbha posted a massive 221 for six, Mumbai needed a strong chase and Rahane led from the front with an 84 off 45 balls (10x4, 3x6).

Shami proves critics wrong in SMAT thriller

Shami proves critics wrong in SMAT thriller

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Mohammed Shami carried Bengal to the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by smashing a game-changing 17-ball-32 and bowling 13 dot balls

IPL set to introduce exclusive umpires for no-balls

IPL set to introduce exclusive umpires for no-balls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The IPL Governing Council is planning to have an umpire assigned specifically to check no-balls after a number of howlers in the past few seasons led to heightened concerns about quality of Indian match officials.

Gill's ton guides Punjab to semis; Mumbai, Vidarbha through

Gill's ton guides Punjab to semis; Mumbai, Vidarbha through

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Shubman Gill celebrated his T20I call-up for the New Zealand tour in style, smashing his maiden century in the format as Punjab defeated Karnataka by nine runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarter-finals in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

BCCI drops five-decade-old Duleep Trophy from domestic calendar

BCCI drops five-decade-old Duleep Trophy from domestic calendar

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The BCCI's 2015-16 domestic calendar, which, in a media statement, boasts that it will host 900 matches in the span of six months, starting October 1, has discarded the inter-zonal competition which was started in 1961-62. The tournament was conducted to perpetuate the memory of K S Duleepsinhji, nephew of K S Ranjitsinhji in whose memory the national cricket championship is played.

BCCI hikes match fee for domestic cricketers

BCCI hikes match fee for domestic cricketers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The BCCI announced that domestic cricketers affected by the COVID-curtailed 2020-21 season will be paid 50 per cent additional match fee as compensation for the disruption and also hiked their remuneration for the upcoming season.

Mumbai Indians pick Arjun Tendulkar for base price

Mumbai Indians pick Arjun Tendulkar for base price

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Mumbai Indians bought Arjun for Rs 20 lakh, which was his base price.

Rajat Patidar reveals Kohli's role in his RCB captaincy

Rajat Patidar reveals Kohli's role in his RCB captaincy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Newly-appointed Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar on Thursday said he would want to pick talisman Virat Kohli's brains to learn the nuances of leadership and stressed on the importance of "standing with players" in all circumstances.

RCB's auction picks were to help with home games

RCB's auction picks were to help with home games

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

RCB head coach Andy Flower too was happy with the acquisitions.

India comeback? Rahane's fire still burns bright

India comeback? Rahane's fire still burns bright

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Perhaps, that brave attitude keeps his India dream still burning bright without getting disheartened by the domestic grind.

Puducherry ropes in former Aussie pacer Shaun Tait as bowling coach

Puducherry ropes in former Aussie pacer Shaun Tait as bowling coach

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Former Australia pacer Shaun Tait has been roped in as the bowling coach of the Puducherry cricket team, sources in the Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP) said on Saturday.

Last 3 days I was in bed, I was on painkillers: Riyan Parag

Last 3 days I was in bed, I was on painkillers: Riyan Parag

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Riyan Parag revealed that he was struggling with ill-health for the last three days.

Son of a tailor, SRH's Zeeshan beats system to make his mark

Son of a tailor, SRH's Zeeshan beats system to make his mark

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

'Rinku supported Zeeshan a lot during UP T20 league. A leg-spinner needs a lot of confidence from his captain. He was brought into bowl at crucial junctures and that helped him catch attention of scouts.'

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

A round-up of Sunday's action in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy group stage matches.

SMAT: Delhi crush Tamil Nadu; Jaiswal stars for Mumbai

SMAT: Delhi crush Tamil Nadu; Jaiswal stars for Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Bengal too good for Uttarakhand

BCCI announces India's domestic season for 2023-24

BCCI announces India's domestic season for 2023-24

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Indian cricket's 2023-24 domestic season will kick-start with the Duleep Trophy tournament

2nd T20I: Focus on Gill, Chahal as India aim to clinch series

2nd T20I: Focus on Gill, Chahal as India aim to clinch series

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Gill will not like to repeat the mistakes of his predecessors while aiming to cement his place in the T20I side after making a reputation for himself in the longer versions.

'Ashwani has armoury to become a top-class bowler'

'Ashwani has armoury to become a top-class bowler'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Jaffer appreciated Ashwani's skill-set, as someone capable of bowling close to 140 kmph, having a great bouncer and yorker.

Williamson tips two youngsters to set IPL 2025 on fire

Williamson tips two youngsters to set IPL 2025 on fire

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign opener, New Zealand's accomplished batter Kane Williamson has predicted big things for two young talented batters: Kiwi star Rachin Ravindra and India's T20I specialist Abhishek Sharma.

He scored India's first Test 100 overseas

He scored India's first Test 100 overseas

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

'Syed Mushtaq Ali was like a lion, not a labourer, at the crease. Attack was his defence and he would show no mercy on the bowlers'

Iyer's stern warning to Shaw: Shape up or ship out

Iyer's stern warning to Shaw: Shape up or ship out

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Shreyas Iyer feels the Mumbai batter can touch the deserved heights if he "gets his work ethics right."

Injured Shaw set to miss majority of domestic season

Injured Shaw set to miss majority of domestic season

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The 23-year-old suffered an injury during Northamptonshire's one-day championship fixture against Durham last month. According to ESPNcricinfo further scans revealed the injury was a lot worse than initially expected.

Who excluded Kishan, Iyer from central contracts?

Who excluded Kishan, Iyer from central contracts?

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Shah reiterated the Board's position that Indian players will have to prioritise domestic cricket.

Shaw opens up about his ban, calls it 'difficult time'

Shaw opens up about his ban, calls it 'difficult time'

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Shaw dealt with a career hiccup after inadvertently ingesting a prohibited substance, commonly found in cough syrups.

Top Performer: Vijaykumar Vyshak Shines On Debut

Top Performer: Vijaykumar Vyshak Shines On Debut

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

RCB's young Indian debutant Vijaykumar Vyshak produced a brilliant spell on debut.

Harbhajan calls on Ganguly to change national selectors

Harbhajan calls on Ganguly to change national selectors

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Veteran Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh wants BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to change the current selection panel and bring in "strong people".

Pathan guides Gujarat to a convincing win

Pathan guides Gujarat to a convincing win

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

A stroke-filled 87 by opener Asad Pathan helped Gujarat thrash Maharashtra by eight wickets in the inaugural match of the West Zone Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy at the Motera 'B' ground in Ahmedabad.

Uncapped Gowtham creates history at IPL auction

Uncapped Gowtham creates history at IPL auction

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Krishnappa Gowtham was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the mini-auction of the Indian Premier League for Rs 9.25 cr.

IPL to introduce 'Power Player' concept next year?

IPL to introduce 'Power Player' concept next year?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The concept of players' substitutions during an Indian Premier League match could be floated during Wednesday's Governing Council meeting in Mumbai but the final call rests with BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.

Shreyas Shines With Statement Knock!

Shreyas Shines With Statement Knock!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Playing his first game for India in more than six months, Shreyas Iyer stroked a quickfire 59 from 36 balls, to put India on course for an easy victory.

Cricket set to return to Eden Gardens

Cricket set to return to Eden Gardens

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The CAB has created a bio-secure environment with all the health safety protocols in place in order to set the ball rolling.

1st wicket in 7 years: 'Just the beginning'

1st wicket in 7 years: 'Just the beginning'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Sreesanth bowled in full flow and finished with figures of 1-29.

SMAT T20: Delhi, Mumbai register easy wins

SMAT T20: Delhi, Mumbai register easy wins

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Delhi registered a smooth eight-wicket win in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Group E match in Dehradun on Saturday.