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BCCI yet to decide on contract extension of Ombudsman

BCCI yet to decide on contract extension of Ombudsman

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'Let BCCI come up with a formal (written) offer and I will definitely consider it'

'Chahar used his variations well'

'Chahar used his variations well'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Chahar also recorded the best bowling figures in a T20I match.

How the sports stars fared in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections

How the sports stars fared in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Congratulatory messages poured in for 37-year-old Gambhir from fellow cricketers on social media.

The real challenge for Dhawan on Sri Lanka tour...

The real challenge for Dhawan on Sri Lanka tour...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Laxman said Dhawan has to be amongst runs in the Sri Lanka series considering the stiff competition for the opening spot in T20 WC squad.

Durani was a legend, an institution in himself: PM Modi

Durani was a legend, an institution in himself: PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Salim Durani, who passed away on Sunday, an institution in himself who contributed immensely to India's rise in the world of cricket.

Ex-selection chief Prasad hits back at Raina

Ex-selection chief Prasad hits back at Raina

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Out-of-favour Suresh Raina might have felt hard done by the national selection committee but its former chairman MSK Prasad made it clear that it was poor form during the 2018-19 domestic season that became his undoing. The 33-year-old, who has appeared in 226 ODIs and 78 T20Is apart from 18 Tests, last played for India in July 2018 in England after which he was dropped for good.

Gavaskar lauds Kohli for his terrific innings against Pakistan

Gavaskar lauds Kohli for his "terrific innings" against Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has heaped praise on India captain Virat Kohli for his 57-run knock against arch-rivals Pakistan in their T20 World Cup match, saying it was a "terrific innings" under difficult circumstances.

'India doesn't need another coach; I will double up if need be'

'India doesn't need another coach; I will double up if need be'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Asserting that the Indian cricket team does not require "more coaches" than what it already has right now, Director Ravi Shastri has said he might just be there "longer" than expected.

Sehwag chooses silence after India head coach snub

Sehwag chooses silence after India head coach snub

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Virender Sehwag on Tuesday evaded questions on the controversial selection of the Indian team's head coach after being pipped by Ravi Shastri for the high-profile job.

'Boys played really well': Tendulkar, Sehwag hail IAF after air strikes

'Boys played really well': Tendulkar, Sehwag hail IAF after air strikes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Cricket legend and Indian Air Force's Honorary Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar led the sporting fraternity in lauding Tuesday's air strikes that targetted Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists and trainers in Pakistan.

Should Kohli bat at No. 4? Tell us.

Should Kohli bat at No. 4? Tell us.

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Former India players give thumbs down to Kohli's move to bat down the order. Do you, dear reader, support Kohli's decision to bat down the order? Tell us in the comments section below.

SEE: Natarajan in the zone as Team India hit the nets

SEE: Natarajan in the zone as Team India hit the nets

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Since the Test specialists are also travelling, the red ball training will also happen along with usual white ball nets.

No review meet of India's World Cup show

No review meet of India's World Cup show

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

India, who went into the World Cup as one of the favourites, were handed a heartbreaking defeat by New Zealand in the semifinals.

We respect Kohli's decision, he is going to lead the team, says Ganguly

We respect Kohli's decision, he is going to lead the team, says Ganguly

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Former captain and BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee member Saurav Ganguly maintained that skipper Virat Kohli will be consulted over the selection but is not the main person to decide on the issue.

Why Ishant, India's best fast bowler, is warming the bench in the IPL

Why Ishant, India's best fast bowler, is warming the bench in the IPL

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman pointed out that Ishant's no-ball problem is one of the reasons for his exclusion from the side.

Yuvraj should have got a farewell from the ground: Kapil

Yuvraj should have got a farewell from the ground: Kapil

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev said a player of Yuvraj Singh's stature should have got a farewell from the ground.

How comeback man Agarwal made it count at Wankhede

How comeback man Agarwal made it count at Wankhede

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Mayank scored 150 and 62 in the first and second innings respectively of the second Test against New Zealand before India defeated the Kiwis on Monday, December 6.

Kapil Dev to pick Indian women's cricket team coach?

Kapil Dev to pick Indian women's cricket team coach?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

As per norms, the CAC is mandated to conduct interviews for the job but the committee, comprising the legendary trio of Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly, may not be part of the process owing to prior commitments.

Is women's coach Raman's appointment in danger?

Is women's coach Raman's appointment in danger?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

CoA finally asks BCCI Ombudsman to review Raman's appointment

'The nation has lost a brilliant leader': Virat, Sachin pay tribute

'The nation has lost a brilliant leader': Virat, Sachin pay tribute

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Olympic medallists Sushil Kumar, Vijender Singh along with India's top cricketers including Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Anil Kumble paid tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee, who passed away on Monday.

Harbhajan wants PM Modi to act on air pollution

Harbhajan wants PM Modi to act on air pollution

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed his concern over rising levels of pollution in New Delhi and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take all necessary steps to address the problem.

MS Tales: When Dravid blasted Dhoni...

MS Tales: When Dravid blasted Dhoni...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Virender Sehwag recalls moments when Mahendra Singh Dhoni was at the receiving end of Rahul Dravid's angry outburst

BCCI rubbishes reports on CAC claiming money to select coach

BCCI rubbishes reports on CAC claiming money to select coach

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday rubbished media reports that the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) wants to be suitably remunerated for picking the Indian team's head coach, terming them 'baseless and malicious'.

Ganguly backs BCCI in its clean-up act

Ganguly backs BCCI in its clean-up act

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Asserting that there is no reason to fear signing the 'conflict of agreement' understanding, former India captain Sourav Ganguly says the Board of Control for Cricket in India's move to make cricket a clean affair should be taken in the right spirit.

BCCI's advisory panel to submit final report on coach on June 24

BCCI's advisory panel to submit final report on coach on June 24

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The high-profile cricket advisory committee will submit its final report on the appointment of the new coach at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's working committee meeting in Dharamsala on Friday.

Indian youngsters are good players of spin: Dravid

Indian youngsters are good players of spin: Dravid

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Former captain Rahul Dravid says it was a misconception that Indian youngsters are bad players of spin and insisted that they actually have incredible shot-making ability against the slow bowlers.

Dravid gets Conflict of Interest notice from BCCI Ethics Officer

Dravid gets Conflict of Interest notice from BCCI Ethics Officer

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Dravid is allegedly conflicted as he is the NCA Director and also employed as vice-president of India Cements group, which owns IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings.

'Shami rewarded for excellent bowling'

'Shami rewarded for excellent bowling'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The first half an hour saw only 5 runs being scored and that showed the determination in both Taylor and Williamson's approach. While Jasprit Bumrah could have bowled slightly better in the conditions, Shami and Ishant kept trying to add to the tension as they maintained a disciplined approach. It was about who breaks first.

Tendulkar pays tribute to coach Achrekar on 'Guru Purnima'

Tendulkar pays tribute to coach Achrekar on 'Guru Purnima'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Achrekar has trained Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli among others at Shivaji Park in Dadar.

Unfortunate that every cricketer only has to deal with conflict: Kumble

Unfortunate that every cricketer only has to deal with conflict: Kumble

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Every person in every walk of life has some conflict or the other but it is the proper disclosure that is important, believes former India captain and coach Anil Kumble.

Stats: Jadeja's bowling average best in Asia

Stats: Jadeja's bowling average best in Asia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Statistical highlights on day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Kanpur on Saturday.

'One of the all-time Outstanding Test Innings'

'One of the all-time Outstanding Test Innings'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Cricketing fraternity, on Thursday, applauded Australia batsman Steven Smith for hitting a century against England, on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, on Thursday.

Kumble optimistic of IPL this year

Kumble optimistic of IPL this year

Rediff.com28 May 2020

BCCI wants to hold the IPL in the October window after the tournament was postponed indefinitely earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BCCI will have to discuss if Dravid is the right man: Thakur

BCCI will have to discuss if Dravid is the right man: Thakur

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur said that the cricket board will have to deliberate over Rahul Dravid's candidature before taking any decision on India's next coach but assured that the right person will be selected at the appropriate time. With Ravi Shastri's contract as Team Director coming to an end after the completion of ICC World T20, Dravid's name has been doing the rounds for the job. Thakur said: "I think media publishes many reports which are not even discussed at any level. Rahul Dravid has done extremely well as a player and he has been outstanding with India A and U-19 players.

'Your spirit is inspiring; we are proud of you'

'Your spirit is inspiring; we are proud of you'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Following the massive win, congratulations poured in for the champions from all quarters with Sachin Tendulkar leading the nation in wishing the players.

Dream come true, says Shankar after making World Cup squad

Dream come true, says Shankar after making World Cup squad

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

'I am extremely elated to be in the Indian World Cup team'

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

This is a huge honour for Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket eight years ago in 2013

PM Modi, President, Dhoni congratulate Vijender

PM Modi, President, Dhoni congratulate Vijender

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modicongratulated Vijender Singh on clinching the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title, saying that the star boxer has made the country proud with his feat.

'If IPL doesn't happen, then Dhoni's comeback chances look dim'

'If IPL doesn't happen, then Dhoni's comeback chances look dim'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir says if the Indian Premier League this year, it will be difficult for former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to make a comeback to the Indian team. Dhoni last played for India in the ICC ODI World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in July last year.

Proud of you: Kohli congratulates women's team for making T20 World Cup final

Proud of you: Kohli congratulates women's team for making T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The Indian women's team advanced to the the summit clash and Virat Kohli was quick to congratulate the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side for reaching its maiden final of the T20 World Cup in Australia