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We won't interfere in IPL: ICC CEO

We won't interfere in IPL: ICC CEO

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Reports in the Indian media that the ICC is somehow seeking to interfere in or dictate to the IPL are wide off the mark'

Kapil says CAC must have say in selection of support staff

Kapil says CAC must have say in selection of support staff

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The interviews for the rest of the support staff will be held on August 19.

Which Indian spinner has best figures overseas?

Which Indian spinner has best figures overseas?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Rajneesh Gupta highlights the six top performances by Indian spinners in Tests abroad since the 2000s began.

Sunny side up: Love pours in as Gavaskar turns 70!

Sunny side up: Love pours in as Gavaskar turns 70!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

As the former India captain turns 70 today, July 10, accolades and honours have come pouring in on Twitter.

A fit Jadeja was picked for Australia series, asserts BCCI

A fit Jadeja was picked for Australia series, asserts BCCI

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will be available for the Boxing Day Test match against Australia after recovering from a shoulder problem, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Sunday.

Setback for Knight Riders as Hastings ruled out of IPL

Setback for Knight Riders as Hastings ruled out of IPL

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

In what may come as a major blow to Kolkata Knight Riders, all-rounder John Hastings has been ruled out of the ongoing ninth edition of the Indian Premier League ( IPL) due to an ankle injury.

Mumbai lad to lead India in 2018 U-19 World Cup

Mumbai lad to lead India in 2018 U-19 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Promising Mumbai batsman Prithvi Shaw will lead a 16-member Indian team in next year's ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said on Sunday.

K L Rahul appointed KXIP captain for IPL 2020

K L Rahul appointed KXIP captain for IPL 2020

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Rahul's ascendancy to captaincy was expected after Ravichandran Ashwin was traded to Delhi Capitals last month.

Ganguly wants shorter quarantine for Team India in Australia

Ganguly wants shorter quarantine for Team India in Australia

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly wants a shorter than mandated quarantine period for the Indian team when it travels to Australia for a Test series this year as "we don't want the players to go that far and sit in hotel rooms for two weeks". The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the rules of the game, which restarted with the ongoing Test series between England and the West Indies. Players have to be in quarantine for two weeks and be tested for the virus before they can take the field in empty stadiums for now.

Dhoni pulls out of Windies tour, takes two-month break

Dhoni pulls out of Windies tour, takes two-month break

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni made himself "unavailable" for the tour of West Indies but ruled out immediate retirement a day before the selectors meet in Mumbai to pick the squads for the upcoming away series.

Rahul dropped, Gill gets call-up for SA Test series

Rahul dropped, Gill gets call-up for SA Test series

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Rahul dropped

Jemimah shines as India women clinch Windies series

Jemimah shines as India women clinch Windies series

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The fast-rising Jemimah Rodrigues starred with the bat, after India's spinners wreaked havoc, to set up a series-clinching seven-wicket win over the West Indies in a low-scoring third women's T20 International, in Providence, Guyana, on Thursday.

Pawar-led MCA on sticky wicket after Srinivasan reprieve

Pawar-led MCA on sticky wicket after Srinivasan reprieve

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Three powerful associations of the Board of Control for Cricket in India -- Mumbai, Vidarbha and Punjab - which regularly host Tests matches are likely to face the heat from the ruling group of the Board in the wake of the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Mudgal Committee giving a clean chit to Narayanaswami Srinivasan in the IPL 6 corruption probe.

India eye top ranking as massive home season beckons

India eye top ranking as massive home season beckons

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Kiwis face trial by spin as India commence run of 13 matches with Kanpur Test on Thursday

Are India, Australia favourites for Champions Trophy? Tell us!

Are India, Australia favourites for Champions Trophy? Tell us!

Rediff.com31 May 2017

India, along with the mighty Australia, will start as title contenders in the ICC Champions Trophy.

IPL: Ganguly clarifies stand on conflict of interest

IPL: Ganguly clarifies stand on conflict of interest

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The former India captain said he was not a part of any committee that was overseeing the organisation of the ongoing Indian Premiere League.

'This is the best opportunity to try out Rohit as Test opener'

'This is the best opportunity to try out Rohit as Test opener'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'Rohit can bring a lot to the table.' 'And if he clicks, then imagine how strong our batting line-up will be.'

Difficult to shift India vs WI ODI from Vizag despite cyclone, says BCCI

Difficult to shift India vs WI ODI from Vizag despite cyclone, says BCCI

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

There is little possibility of shifting the venue of the India-West Indies third ODI from Visakhapatnam despite the cyclone Hudhud threat and the hosts Andhra Cricket Association hopes the match would be conducted smoothly on October 14, the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday.

Players' contracts after World Cup

Players' contracts after World Cup

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

The BCCI said an agreement to that end was reached at a meeting between the Board and captain Rahul Dravid in Mumbai on Tuesday morning.

BCCI in talks with Dukes for pink balls' supply

BCCI in talks with Dukes for pink balls' supply

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is in talks with British manufacturer 'Dukes' for supply of pink balls which can be tested before zeroing in on a particular brand for the proposed day-night Test matches later this year.

Kolkata turns pink as countdown for first Day/Night Test begins

Kolkata turns pink as countdown for first Day/Night Test begins

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

With the two teams arriving in Kolkata in the next 48 hours, all roads in the 'City of Joy' lead to the Eden.

Everything you want to know about the World T20 venues

Everything you want to know about the World T20 venues

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

With India all set to host the ICC World Twenty20 for the first time in 2016, we take a look at the 8 grounds that will host the 58 matches over 27 days from March 8 to April 3.

IPL snub: Hafeez says PCB should look to resolve the stand

IPL snub: Hafeez says PCB should look to resolve the stand

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Pakistan's T20 captain, Mohammad Hafeez feels the PCB should sort out the issue of Pakistani players not being allowed to play in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).

How the new Indian selectors were selected

How the new Indian selectors were selected

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

India's new selection committee has raised quite a few eyebrows with none of the five members having had a long career in international cricket. But to its credit BCCI followed a transparent process wherein it invited applications for the selection job for the first time and selected the best possible candidates who fitted all the criteria after a round of interview.

IPL PICS: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals

IPL PICS: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, in Ahmedabad, on Sunday.

Kapil-led panel frontrunner to pick India coach

Kapil-led panel frontrunner to pick India coach

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The Kapil Dev-led ad-hoc committee on Wednesday emerged as the frontrunner to pick the next India cricket coach but a final decision on panel formation would be taken only after the next Supreme Court hearing.

'I have always done what I felt was right'

'I have always done what I felt was right'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

India's batting great Virender Sehwag on Tuesday announced his retirement from international cricket and the Indian Premier League.

Champions Trophy: Dhoni wary of Gayle factor

Champions Trophy: Dhoni wary of Gayle factor

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni singled out Chris Gayle as the danger man in Tuesday's ICC Champions Trophy leage match against the West Indies.

Dravid supports BCCI's ban on Narine for chucking

Dravid supports BCCI's ban on Narine for chucking

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Without mentioning any individual names, former India captain and Rajasthan Royals' mentor Rahul Dravid on Thursday came out in full support of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's move to eradicate bowling with illegal actions from the Indian Premier League.

Shukla, Rufus named administrative managers

Shukla, Rufus named administrative managers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla and Rocky Rufus of Baroda Cricket Association have been appointed administrative managers of the Indian team for the ODI and Test series respectively against England.

BCCI support staff: Arun favourite to retain job; Bangar under scanner

BCCI support staff: Arun favourite to retain job; Bangar under scanner

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Cricket Advisory Committee will decide on the head coach, the selectors have been tasked to conduct interviews for the rest of the support staff.

Combating coronavirus: BCCI donates  51 crore

Combating coronavirus: BCCI donates 51 crore

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

BCCI donates 51 crore to Prime Minister's Relief Fund for disaster management in wake of COVID-19 pandemic while Suresh Raina donated 52 lakh.

World Cup blogs: Miandad to Pakistan: No more experiments please

World Cup blogs: Miandad to Pakistan: No more experiments please

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Why no wicket-keeping coach for Team India?

Why no wicket-keeping coach for Team India?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

India didn't need a wicket-keeping coach during the Dhoni era, but would need one once the legend retires.

Anil Kumble is Team India's new coach

Anil Kumble is Team India's new coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Anil Kumble along with Ravi Shastri was the front runner for the coach's job, which was left vacant since Duncan Fletcher's departure after the 50-overs World Cup last year in Australia.

Zaheer Khan made honorary life member by MCC

Zaheer Khan made honorary life member by MCC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Former pacer Zaheer Khan has been made an honorary life member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), becoming the 24th Indian cricketer to be bestowed the honour. "MCC has elected Zaheer Khan as an Honorary Life Member of the Club," the Club said in a statement.

Kumble named head coach of Kings XI Punjab; Walsh is talent scout

Kumble named head coach of Kings XI Punjab; Walsh is talent scout

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The Indian spin legend has been put in charge of "all cricket-related affairs" of the IPL team.

Vengsarkar bats for DRS after howlers Down Under

Vengsarkar bats for DRS after howlers Down Under

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

A series of howlers by umpires in the ongoing India-Australia cricket Test series Down Under has convinced former captain Dilip Vengsarkar to come out in support of the Decision Review System (DRS), a technology whose use has been consistently opposed by BCCI.

'Ponting knows how to bring out the best in everyone'

'Ponting knows how to bring out the best in everyone'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Ricky Ponting was the coach of Mumbai Indians for three seasons and Rohit Sharma spent a lot of time with the former Australian skipper.

IPL PHOTOS: New captain Iyer powers Delhi to victory

IPL PHOTOS: New captain Iyer powers Delhi to victory

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

New captain Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a scintillating innings as Delhi Daredevils crushed Kolkata Knight Riders by 55 runs, in the Indian Premier League, in Delhi, on Friday.