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Indian Cricket League signs Lara

Indian Cricket League signs Lara

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The West Indies batting legend will lead one of the newly-former league's teams.

Sivaramakrishnan replaces May in ICC Cricket Committee

Sivaramakrishnan replaces May in ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com6 May 2013

In an appointment backed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan replaced Tim May as a players' representative on the ICC Cricket Committee.

'Cricketing ties will help improve India-Pakistan relations'

'Cricketing ties will help improve India-Pakistan relations'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said he is in favour of resuming bilateral cricket ties with India which he believes will help improve relations between the two nations.

BCCI approaches govt over Indo-Pak cricket relations

BCCI approaches govt over Indo-Pak cricket relations

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday said the Board of Control for Cricket in India in a letter expressed regret over the cancellation of talks between the heads of the two boards -- Shaharyar Khan and Shashank Manohar.

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

MP Cricket Association keeps election on hold on Lodha order

MP Cricket Association keeps election on hold on Lodha order

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association on Monday held its Annual General Meeting as per schedule but did not conduct its election as per instructions from the Supreme Court appointed Justice Rajendra-Mal Lodha panel.

PCB persistent in resuming cricket ties: Shukla

PCB persistent in resuming cricket ties: Shukla

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Refusing to react to Sunil Gavaskar's criticism of the Board Of Control For Cricket In India's decision to resume bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan, senior BCCI official Rajeev Shukla said that the former India captain was entitled to his opinion.

Domestic cricketers get pay hike

Domestic cricketers get pay hike

Rediff.com4 Jan 2004

But the fee payable to non-playing members of a senior team has been reduced to 50 per cent.

'Dawood is in Karachi and you expect us to play cricket'

'Dawood is in Karachi and you expect us to play cricket'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur made it clear that there will be no cricketing ties with Pakistan until they stop giving shelter to mafia Don Dawood Ibrahim and not make attempts to indulge in dialogue with separatist leaders.

Should Indian cricketers sign the WADA code?

Should Indian cricketers sign the WADA code?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

So, what's the solution to the latest controversy to hit Indian cricket? Are the Indian players and BCCI are right in not signing the anti-doping code? Should the players fall in line and sign up for the clause like all the other top athletes around the world?

Should India play cricket with Pakistan in the UAE?

Should India play cricket with Pakistan in the UAE?

Rediff.com11 May 2015

PCB said on Sunday it expects bilateral series with India to resume.

Pakistan cricket won't die if we don't play against India, says Miandad

Pakistan cricket won't die if we don't play against India, says Miandad

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Pakistan's former captain and coach Javed Miandad has called on his country's Cricket Board to forget about playing India in the near future and instead focus on improving the game's structure.

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The BCCI on Tuesday announced India's international fixtures at home for the upcoming season. Team India's home assignment will get underway with India hosting Australia in September.

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes that with Sourav Ganguly becoming BCCI president, India would have a strong voice in the ICC, which they can capitalise on to make some changes in the sport

Lanka ICL 'rebels' can play domestic cricket

Lanka ICL 'rebels' can play domestic cricket

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Sri Lanka Cricket's interim committee softened its stand on its Indian Cricket League players at a meeting in Colombo a couple of days ago.

No big raise for cricketers!

No big raise for cricketers!

Rediff.com10 May 2004

'Some justification in demand for boycott of Indo-Pak cricket ties'

'Some justification in demand for boycott of Indo-Pak cricket ties'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The prominent voices that have called for a suspension of cricket ties are senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and pacer Mohammed Shami.

Former cricketers to get benefit payment at IPL play-offs

Former cricketers to get benefit payment at IPL play-offs

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Sixty-five former cricketers, including the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, have been invited by the Board of Control for Cricket in India for the IPL play-offs, during which they will be handed cheques as a part of the Board's one-time benefit payment.

'No plans of India-Pakistan Test series anywhere'

'No plans of India-Pakistan Test series anywhere'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

According to ESPNcricinfo, MCC chief executive Stuart Fox spoke on SEN radio on day 4 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa and said that the club, as well as the Victoria government, had made an inquiry with CA about hosting a neutral Test.

BCCI re-brands domestic cricket

BCCI re-brands domestic cricket

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

BCCI has stuck a deal with Nimbus Communications to telecast domestic matches live during the forthcoming season.

Finally, PCB gives up hopes on India-Pakistan cricket series

Finally, PCB gives up hopes on India-Pakistan cricket series

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan finally gave up hope of organising the proposed India-Pakistan cricket series in the near future but has set sights for next year for the resumption of bilateral cricketing ties between the two countries.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI treasurer questions COA member Edulji

Cricket Buzz: BCCI treasurer questions COA member Edulji

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhry has questioned COA member Diana Edulji benefitting from a one-time ex-gratia payment given to women international cricketers, implying conflict of interest in the allocation.

Kohli on Kumble's contract: Board is following due process

Kohli on Kumble's contract: Board is following due process

Rediff.com25 May 2017

India captain Virat Kohli said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is only following a due process by inviting fresh application for chief coach's post with Anil Kumble's contract expiring at the end of Champions Trophy.

101 cricketers sever ties with ICL

101 cricketers sever ties with ICL

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Former internationals Rohan Gavaskar, Deep Dasgupta and Hemang Badani are among 101 cricketers who have severed links with the rebel Indian Cricket League and applied to the Board of Control for Cricket in India to return to the fold under the amnesty scheme that ended May 31. Seventy-nine current and 11 former Test cricketers -- including ex-captain Ajit Wadekar and off-spin legend Erapalli Prasanna -- have taken advantage of the amnesty scheme.

'New ICC resolution will pave way for stability in world cricket'

'New ICC resolution will pave way for stability in world cricket'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan, who is set to take over as the new ICC chairman, said his prime focus during his tenure would be to make all the three formats of the game equally important.

Ranji: Taide slams ton; Musheer leads Mumbai recovery

Ranji: Taide slams ton; Musheer leads Mumbai recovery

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Vidarbha opener Atharva Taide struck his third first-class century and his second of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season

After winning World Cup, here's what India's Blind cricket team wants

After winning World Cup, here's what India's Blind cricket team wants

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

After winning the Blind Cricket World Cup for India, players have asked the Ministry of Sports to give recognition to the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI).

India-Pakistan cricket series: PCB's ultimatum to BCCI

India-Pakistan cricket series: PCB's ultimatum to BCCI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

With time running out for the proposed India-Pakistan cricket series, the Pakistan Cricket Board has said it would call off the much-talked-about rubber if the Indian government does not give its approval in the next couple of days.

'Women's cricket is here to stay; BCCI has also realised it'

'Women's cricket is here to stay; BCCI has also realised it'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

India may have lost in the final at the Women's ODI World Cup in England earlier this year, but the team's excellent showing in the tournament was a huge fillip for the sport in the country, believes Ratnakar Shetty, in-charge of BCCI women's cricket.

Bring Back The Cup Guys!

Bring Back The Cup Guys!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The 14-member Indian team left for Australia early on Thursday, October 6, 2022, to take part in the T20 World Cup.

'Resignation of BCCI officials can't clean cricket'

'Resignation of BCCI officials can't clean cricket'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Former cricketer and BJP MP Kirti Azad has said that mere resignations by the top officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will not clean the tainted image of Indian cricket, which has taken a beating in wake of the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal.

RR all-rounder under spotlight as Guwahati set to host two IPL matches

RR all-rounder under spotlight as Guwahati set to host two IPL matches

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Indian Premier League bandwagon is set to finally reach NorthEast as Guwahati gears up to host two IPL matches this season.

Why aren't Dhoni, Dhawan playing domestic cricket? Asks Gavaskar

Why aren't Dhoni, Dhawan playing domestic cricket? Asks Gavaskar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the Board of Control for Cricket in India for allowing the likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Mahendra Singh Dhoni to skip domestic cricket

Indian women's cricket team coach sacked!

Indian women's cricket team coach sacked!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Former Baroda batsman Tushar Arothe has been named the Indian women's cricket team coach, replacing Purnima Rau, who claims she was not taken into confidence before the change was made.

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Jasprit Bumrah will definitely be a part of India's plans for the T20 World Cup but there is not clarity on the T20 future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

BCCI warns Pakistan: Cricket and terror cannot go hand in hand

BCCI warns Pakistan: Cricket and terror cannot go hand in hand

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Following the terror attack in Gurdaspur on Monday, Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur sent a stern warning to neighbours Pakistan, saying there is no scope for cricket between the two nations till the cross-border terrorism stops.

Former India seamer Roger Binny is new BCCI president

Former India seamer Roger Binny is new BCCI president

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Binny succeeds former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

Ranji roundup: UP down Karnataka; Mumbai in control

Ranji roundup: UP down Karnataka; Mumbai in control

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Young Karan Sharma led from the front with a calm and composed 93 not out as Uttar Pradesh knocked out favourites Karnataka with a five-wicket win in their Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.

WTC Final: Former coach places onus on players, BCCI

WTC Final: Former coach places onus on players, BCCI

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Ravi Shastri sounded sceptical about the possibility of players getting extended gap after the IPL or practice games ahead of future WTC final matches.