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Bhuvi opens up about his first pay-check in cricket

Bhuvi opens up about his first pay-check in cricket

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Bhuvneshwar Kumar participated in a question and answer session with his fans.

Salary hike lures Agarkar to chief selector's role?

Salary hike lures Agarkar to chief selector's role?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Agarkar had previously applied for the position in 2020 but was not selected at that time.

Families cleared to travel with cricketers to UK

Families cleared to travel with cricketers to UK

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'Unlike before, the players cannot just go out in the evenings after a long day in the field. This is where it is very important that the families are there to help the players switch off after play and not feel the heat. The BCCI has always had the interest of the players in mind and this time too the board stood like a rock to help get the necessary clearance from the UK government with assistance from the ECB.'

BCCI officials grill Dravid over World Cup final loss

BCCI officials grill Dravid over World Cup final loss

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

According to reports, Dravid, granted an extension after his contract ended on November 19, attributed the loss to the pitch at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

Rishabh Pant brought to Mumbai, set to undergo surgery

Rishabh Pant brought to Mumbai, set to undergo surgery

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Pant sustained cuts on his forehead, a severely-bruised back along with injuries in his knee and ankle.

Indian cricketers providing 'whereabouts' details to WADA since 2017?

Indian cricketers providing 'whereabouts' details to WADA since 2017?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'A few of our players first entered WADA's Registered Testing Pool (RTP) during 2015 ICC World Cup. Our issue is NADA's handling of samples and how their Dope Control Officers (DCO) work. That is something we are not convinced about and we have told that to ICC also'

ICC revamp will 'destroy' cricket: Lalit Modi

ICC revamp will 'destroy' cricket: Lalit Modi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Disgraced former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has expressed a vehement stance against the new ICC decision giving 'greater control' to 'Big Three' -- India, Australia and England, saying that it will destroy the game.

Dalmiya was a visionary cricket administrator: Srinivasan

Dalmiya was a visionary cricket administrator: Srinivasan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The International Cricket condoled the sudden death of BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya, saying "cricket has lost a very experienced and seasoned administrator" in him.

ICC's 'Big Three' decision will destroy cricket: Modi

ICC's 'Big Three' decision will destroy cricket: Modi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Disgraced former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has expressed a vehement stance against the new ICC decision giving "greater control" to 'Big Three'- India, Australia and England, saying that it will destroy the game.

Ex-Ranji cricketer held for trying to dupe Hyd businessman

Ex-Ranji cricketer held for trying to dupe Hyd businessman

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Nagaraju (25), was previously arrested in seven cases in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, it said, adding he is a native of Srikakulam District in Andhra Pradesh.

Incoming PCB chief honours hybrid Asia Cup amid discontent

Incoming PCB chief honours hybrid Asia Cup amid discontent

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Zaka Ashraf said he "will not block" the decision taken by his predecessor Najam Sethi

ICC World Cup: Plucky Afghanistan slay Pakistan by 8 wickets

ICC World Cup: Plucky Afghanistan slay Pakistan by 8 wickets

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Chennai on Monday.

Boult, Ashwin, Avesh Extinguish RCB Hopes

Boult, Ashwin, Avesh Extinguish RCB Hopes

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The Rajasthan Royal bowlers fended off the RCB batters in the Eliminator in Ahmedabad.

'9 hours of sleep': BCCI's to do-list for players!

'9 hours of sleep': BCCI's to do-list for players!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The Asia Cup-bound players, who returned from the West Indies and were not part of the T20I series in Ireland, were given a 13-day fitness programme.

World Cup 2023: Will Indian fans be the game-changers?

World Cup 2023: Will Indian fans be the game-changers?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The former pacer believes that the Indian team is in possession of a "good squad" but the support from the fan base will also play a crucial role in their journey.

CAB has no role in ticket row for Ind-SA tie: Sourav Ganguly

CAB has no role in ticket row for Ind-SA tie: Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

The lowest price of the India-South Africa tickets is of Rs 900 which are being sold for around Rs 5000 in the black market.

BCCI invites bids to own, operate women's IPL teams

BCCI invites bids to own, operate women's IPL teams

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced release of Invitation to Tender for the right to own and operate a team in the Women's Indian Premier League.

Ganguly moots contracts for domestic first-class cricketers

Ganguly moots contracts for domestic first-class cricketers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Sourav Ganguly hinted on Monday that a contract system will soon be in place for the thousands of first-class cricketers in the country.

Harmanpreet excited about returning to cricket

Harmanpreet excited about returning to cricket

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The women's exhibition games were confirmed by the BCCI president Sourav Ganguly last week. The Indian team has not played since T20 World Cup final in March.

India eyes more revenue; Big 3 set to take over ICC at board meeting

India eyes more revenue; Big 3 set to take over ICC at board meeting

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

It will be a 'three versus seven' fight at the ICC meeting in Dubai, with the BCCI, Cricket Australia and the England and Wales Cricket Board having prepared a 'Position Paper' that will allow three boards to control the parent body's functioning.

India-Pak tensions overshadow ODI World Cup buildup

India-Pak tensions overshadow ODI World Cup buildup

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Soured political relations between India and Pakistan have complicated matters

ODI World Cup: 'Pakistan have signed a participation agreement...'

ODI World Cup: 'Pakistan have signed a participation agreement...'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

ICC said that Pakistan had signed a participation agreement to compete in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup this year in October-November.

Indo-Pak cricket ties: Ball in government court

Indo-Pak cricket ties: Ball in government court

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Thursday, said it has reminded the government a fortnight ago about the contentious issue of resuming bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan.

World Cup: 'India's looking very good'

World Cup: 'India's looking very good'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly inaugurated a Puja Pandal in Howrah on Wednesday and during the inauguration the former Indian skipper opened up on India's campaign in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023.

BCCI's high-stakes media rights deal set to conclude in August

BCCI's high-stakes media rights deal set to conclude in August

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

BCCI to lock in broadcast deal by August-end before series against Australia; Afghanistan ODIs moved to January

'India have made themselves strong'

'India have made themselves strong'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'Will India visit Pakistan for the Asia Cup? Will we boycott the ODI World Cup in India? We need to take a stand at some point or the other.'

Fit-again Shreyas Iyer 'super grateful' to NCA physios

Fit-again Shreyas Iyer 'super grateful' to NCA physios

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

"Been a long journey but I'm super grateful to the people who stood by my side to help me to get where I am today. Thank you Nitin bhai, Rajini sir and everyone at the NCA, who've been tirelessly helping me. Much love and much appreciated," Shreyas said on Twitter.

Ganguly's Aus trip had Board's sanction

Ganguly's Aus trip had Board's sanction

Rediff.com15 Aug 2003

The India captain received batting tips from Australia great Greg Chappell.

'Taylor should stand up as chairman of Cricket Australia'

'Taylor should stand up as chairman of Cricket Australia'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Luminaries call for Cricket Australia chairman to resign

Amarnath still to get Board's letter

Amarnath still to get Board's letter

Rediff.com9 May 2005

"I am certainly interested in the job and have the time\nto devote to it," said the former India cricketer.

Severing cricketing ties with nations not our domain: ICC tells BCCI

Severing cricketing ties with nations not our domain: ICC tells BCCI

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The BCCI letter did not make a specific reference to Pakistan, which has been accused of harbouring terrorists by India.

Team India ODI Jersey Irks Fans

Team India ODI Jersey Irks Fans

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Criticisms about the font size of Dream11's logo and its placement on the jersey have been circulating on social media.

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

If BCCI helps them then the blind, deaf and wheelchair cricketers will all get benefited.

'Would like youngsters to step up and replicate even half of Kohli's intensity'

'Would like youngsters to step up and replicate even half of Kohli's intensity'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Star India batter Virat Kohli was given the 'Fielder of the Series' award following India's win over Afghanistan in the third T20I held at Bengaluru on Thursday.

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Chhetri has been the face of Indian soccer for nearly a decade-and-half and his 94 international goals make him the third-highest active international scorer after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Ghost-like stands repel rather than attract audiences,' observes Ashis Ray.

How Indian cricket survived despite controversies

How Indian cricket survived despite controversies

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Sanjay Jagdale on Thursday said Indian cricket has managed to survive the innumerable brush with controversies in recent years because of the robust system put in place by the BCCI's past masters such as M A Chidambaram and Jagmohan Dalmiya.

Indian team told to control emotions

Indian team told to control emotions

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

India's cricket chiefs have told players to keep their cool during the tri-series finals against Australia to prevent more disputes between the two teams.

NCA Injury Surveillance Report: Most cricketers suffered from shoulder, knee problems

NCA Injury Surveillance Report: Most cricketers suffered from shoulder, knee problems

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The 48-page report states that between April 2019 and March 2020, 262 cricketers, which includes 218 men and 44 women, were at the NCA for rehab programmes.