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One of the strongest people I know: Nayar backs Shreyas amid career setbacks

One of the strongest people I know: Nayar backs Shreyas amid career setbacks

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Abhishek Nayar hailed skipper Shreyas Iyer for his mental strength and positive approach to life.

NCLT notice questions Byju's grade over BCCI petition

NCLT notice questions Byju's grade over BCCI petition

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Byju's first came on board with the BCCI back in 2019 when mobile manufacturer Oppo transferred the sponsorship rights to the online tutorial firm.

BCCI chief Ganguly assures state units over domestic cricket

BCCI chief Ganguly assures state units over domestic cricket

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has assured state units that the Board 'will do everything to restart the domestic season once the COVID-19 situation is under control'.

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

ECB instructs Archer to sit out 2024 IPL; focus on T20 WC

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Archer was released by the franchise last week. His name doesn't figure in the list of players who have registered for the IPL auction, set to be held on December 19 in Dubai.

Harmanpreet hails team's collective effort in Aus win

Harmanpreet hails team's collective effort in Aus win

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Kaur credited their bowling coach's advice on taking wickets without being defensive, acknowledging its positive impact.

'Pant's jokes eased batting pressure', says Axar

'Pant's jokes eased batting pressure', says Axar

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Chahal asked Axar about being promoted to number four in the batting order to which the bowling all-rounder said that things were made easy as Pant was joking around and having fun between the deliveries.

Kohli's not satisfied with one, he deserves the World Cup medal: Yuvraj

Kohli's not satisfied with one, he deserves the World Cup medal: Yuvraj

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Former star India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh hailed batting talisman Virat Kohli as the "best batter of this generation" across all formats and outlined what makes the 35-year-old unique.

Virat Kohli's brother rubbishes 'fake news' about mother's health

Virat Kohli's brother rubbishes 'fake news' about mother's health

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Star India batter Virat Kohli's brother Vikas Kohli on Wednesday opened up on the fake news about their mother Saroj Kohli's health and said that "she is absolutely fit and fine".

Australia confident of cricket's smashing return

Australia confident of cricket's smashing return

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Cricket Australia has pencilled in a four-Test series with India starting in December as well as dates for the men's and women's domestic Twenty20 tournaments but has yet to finalise the schedule

MCC recommends limiting bilateral ODIs

MCC recommends limiting bilateral ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'In many ways, cricket is growing and, on the surface, seems financially strong. However, we are increasingly seeing a game which focuses on a powerful few, as opposed to a democratic and inclusive approach for the benefit of the whole sport.'

The silver bat that left Virat Kohli speechless!

The silver bat that left Virat Kohli speechless!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Sri Lankan net bowler assisting the Indian team's preparations, presented Kohli with a silver bat adorned with engravings of every century he has scored in his illustrious career.

Shastri praises BCCI's chartered flight for Ashwin

Shastri praises BCCI's chartered flight for Ashwin

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Ashwin had left for Chennai hours after reaching the coveted milestone of 500 Test wickets on the second day of the match.

I haven't signed anything yet: Rahul Dravid on contract duration

I haven't signed anything yet: Rahul Dravid on contract duration

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Head coach Rahul Dravid on Thursday stated that he hasn't signed any papers regarding the length of his contract extension with Team India.

Samson vaults to WC spot, but will India stick with Pant?

Samson vaults to WC spot, but will India stick with Pant?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Samson is outdoing his competition, sitting at the fourth spot in the IPL 2024 run charts with 385 runs at an average of 77.00 and a strike rate of 161.08

BCCI loses blue tick verification on 'X' handle

BCCI loses blue tick verification on 'X' handle

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The BCCI honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi's request inviting countrymen to display the Indian flag on their social media profiles ahead of India's 77th Independence Day.

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Coming off a socio-economic crisis and the worst turmoil in its country's history, the Sri Lankan cricket team would like to provide the island nation with an emotional catharsis by beating fancied Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.

Australia look to 'fresh start' after fighting Scottish challenge

Australia look to 'fresh start' after fighting Scottish challenge

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'T20 is a hard format. We are excited for what is to come.'

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics

PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

India House aims to elevate the performances of Indian athletes, support the national sports federations, and build the credentials of India as a global sporting nation, with an aspiration to host the Olympic Games in the future.

Kohli Opts Out Of SA ODIs, T20s

Kohli Opts Out Of SA ODIs, T20s

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli has asked to be rested for India's white-ball matches during their tour of South Africa later this month.

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Ishan Kishan did not want to see his performance as a tool to prove a point to his detractors.

Bumrah to miss Nepal tie for a special reason

Bumrah to miss Nepal tie for a special reason

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

BCCI accepted Bumrah's request to prioritise this important personal moment, and as a result, Bumrah flew back to Mumbai.

New Zealand board to cut jobs amid 'challenging' conditions

New Zealand board to cut jobs amid 'challenging' conditions

Rediff.com27 May 2020

New Zealand authorities have begun easing social restrictions in recent weeks with COVID-19 cases slowing to a trickle, and sports have been given the green light to restart domestic competitions.

#SpiritOfCricket: Indian physio attends to Bangladesh's Nayeem

#SpiritOfCricket: Indian physio attends to Bangladesh's Nayeem

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Then, physio Patel came down to the crease to attend to Bangladesh's lower-order batter.

'All top board chiefs were in India to discuss ICC revenue'

'All top board chiefs were in India to discuss ICC revenue'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The head of Committee of Administrators (COA) Vinod Rai expressed his confidence that the Board of Control for Cricket in India has reached consensus after almost all the top cricket board chiefs have come to India in the last two weeks to discuss the proposed revenue model of International Cricket Council.

Why Srinivasan represented BCCI at ICC Board meeting

Why Srinivasan represented BCCI at ICC Board meeting

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman N Srinivasan yet again represented India at the governing body's board meeting that concluded in Dubai on Tuesday as the newly-elected Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar skipped the proceedings.

Hardik To Miss New Zealand Game

Hardik To Miss New Zealand Game

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'The all-rounder was taken for scans and is advised rest. He will be under the constant supervision of the BCCI Medical Team. He will not be taking the flight to Dharamsala with the team on 20th October and will now join the team directly in Lucknow where India play England.'

Should government enact the Sports bill and take control of BCCI?

Should government enact the Sports bill and take control of BCCI?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Aditya Verma, the petitioner in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi warning that the enactment of the sports bill could result in the government taking control of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

BCCI cannot level serious allegations on THIS cricketer

BCCI cannot level serious allegations on THIS cricketer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Observing that the Board of Control for Cricket in India cannot level serious allegations and suspend a player only on the basis of 'hearsay', the Bombay High Court has asked the governing body of cricket in the country to look into cricketer Hiken Shah's request for a hearing against such an action.

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

It is also understood that the board is quite happy with the way Dravid has managed the team along with captain Rohit over the last two years despite not landing any global trophies.

Dravid to continue as Team India's Head Coach

Dravid to continue as Team India's Head Coach

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Dravid's first assignment in his second stint will be the tour of South Africa from December 10, which will have three ODIs and T20Is each and two Tests. The red-ball leg will start from December 26.

ICC board approves rollback of 'Big Three' decision

ICC board approves rollback of 'Big Three' decision

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) board has voted to pass a new financial model to reverse a 2014 decision which effectively put India, England and Australia in control of the game's finances and administration.

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Unlike football, which offends the sensibilities of some very conservative Muslims because it is normally played in shorts, cricket is played in long sleeves and trousers, in line with traditional dress codes. It also bears some resemblance to traditional Afghan children's games involving throwing and using sticks to hit smaller sticks or balls.

'Stokes has taken the right call to miss T20 World Cup'

'Stokes has taken the right call to miss T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Stuart Broad said the defending champions will miss his aura but have enough resources to replace him as a player.

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

'Come on Rohit Sharma, show some fight'

'Come on Rohit Sharma, show some fight'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Following England's 28-run win over India in the first Test match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, former cricketer Monty Panesar said that Rohit Sharma was 'clueless.'

All's well in the BCCI, says Board secretary Thakur

All's well in the BCCI, says Board secretary Thakur

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Secretary of the Indian cricket board, Anurag Thakur, on Saturday, sought to play down health issues of the Board of Control for Cricket in India president Jagmohan Dalmiya, stating that rumours of a communication gap between the duo is a figment of imagination.

Rayudu suspended from bowling in international cricket

Rayudu suspended from bowling in international cricket

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

However, according to Article 11.5 of the ICC regulations and with the consent of the BCCI, the 33-year-old is free to bowl in domestic cricket played under the auspices of the Indian Board.

Controversy Erupts Over India's Pitch Swap For Semis

Controversy Erupts Over India's Pitch Swap For Semis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

India allegedly switches semi-final pitch without ICC approval.