News for 'Women's Cricket Association of India'

WPL Auction: Who is Mallika Sagar?

WPL Auction: Who is Mallika Sagar?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'Mallika Sagar is a terrific auctioneer. Confident, clear and very poised. Straight away the right choices in the WPL. Well done @BCCI'.

World Cup schedule and venues to be announced during WTC final

World Cup schedule and venues to be announced during WTC final

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Following the SGM in Ahmedabad, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said the World Cup schedule is expected to be announced during the WTC Final.

ED quizzes Gehlot's son Vaibhav for 8 hours in forex violation case

ED quizzes Gehlot's son Vaibhav for 8 hours in forex violation case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The federal agency issued a summons to Vaibhav Gehlot (43) last week, asking him to appear before the investigating officer of the case at its headquarters on A P J Abdul Kalam Road here under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act.

Cricket Buzz: Mithali set to write on her personal life

Cricket Buzz: Mithali set to write on her personal life

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mithali Raj will come out with her autobiography next year which will provide a candid and revealing look into her personal and sporting life.

Australian cricket braces for turmoil as pay dispute rages on

Australian cricket braces for turmoil as pay dispute rages on

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The sticking point remains the argument over a revenue share scheme which has underpinned contracts for 20 years.

ICC launches women's T20I rankings: Find out where India stands

ICC launches women's T20I rankings: Find out where India stands

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

India are placed fifth while three-time champions Australia lead the 46-team table as the International Cricket Council (ICC), on Friday, launched global Women's T20I Team Rankings.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

How Harmanpreet got her batting back on track...

How Harmanpreet got her batting back on track...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Harmanpreet Kaur got back among the runs with a 63-run knock in the fifth ODI against New Zealand and followed that up with a century (104) in the World Cup warm-up match against South Africa.

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

"The granting of the Freedom of the City of London recognises how they have added their voices to the growing global movement to stamp out racism."

Rahane, Rijiju contribute to fight COVID-19

Rahane, Rijiju contribute to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday donated a month's salary over and above Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directive to all BJP MPs to contribute Rs one crore from MPLAD funds in the country's fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport

BCCI to discuss Ranji sched, FTP 2023-31 at apex meet

BCCI to discuss Ranji sched, FTP 2023-31 at apex meet

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

There are seven items on the agenda and right at the top of the list is domestic cricket, which also includes junior and women's categories.

Cricket Buzz: MCC backs neutral Test umpires

Cricket Buzz: MCC backs neutral Test umpires

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

As many as 10 decisions by rookie West Indian umpire Joel Wilson and Pakistan's Aleem Dar were overturned by the Decision Review System during last week's Edgbaston Test. There were at least five more errors that went unreviewed.

Kapil says won't depose before BCCI ethics officer

Kapil says won't depose before BCCI ethics officer

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

A livid Kapil Dev said he will not go to Mumbai and called the conflict of interest allegations against him and the CAC 'a publicity stunt'. In the complaint filed by Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) life member Sanjeev Gupta, it has been claimed that Kapil and Anshuman Gaekwad don multiple cricketing roles.

Pay dispute with Board renders Australian cricketers unemployed

Pay dispute with Board renders Australian cricketers unemployed

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'Over 200 of Australia's most senior cricketers are unemployed as of the 1st of July'

Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai's probables for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai's probables for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

India opener Prithvi Shaw and budding left-arm pacer Arjun Tendulkar have been named in the list of 104 Mumbai players for a camp ahead of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 50-overs tournament.

Dravid to replace Shastri as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Dravid to replace Shastri as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Rahul Dravid is seen as the front-runner to take over as India head coach if Ravi Shastri decides to exit after the T20 World Cup.

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

India-NZ ODI in Kotla postponed by a day due to 'Karva Chauth'

India-NZ ODI in Kotla postponed by a day due to 'Karva Chauth'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The match, which was scheduled to be played at the Feroz Shah Kotla on October 19, will be played a day later at the same venue on October 20.

Asian Games: We'll return with best medal count: Thakur during send-off

Asian Games: We'll return with best medal count: Thakur during send-off

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday asserted that the Indian contingent will win a record number of medals in the upcoming Asian Games in Huangzhou, China.

Star India wins India cricket sponsorship rights; Sahara bid declared ineligible

Star India wins India cricket sponsorship rights; Sahara bid declared ineligible

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Star India Pvt. Ltd. was awarded the team sponsorship rights of the Indian team on Monday for a period of three years after Sahara's bid was declared ineligible by the BCCI in Chennai.

Found no conflict as Kapil-led CAC: Rai

Found no conflict as Kapil-led CAC: Rai

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

'We appointed the CAC as an ad-hoc body to specifically appoint the head coach of the men's national team. We as COA found that there was no Conflict of Interest'

Here's why there are not many takers for Rajkot Test

Here's why there are not many takers for Rajkot Test

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Saurashtra Cricket Association has only sold 10 per cent of tickets for the series opener between India and West Indies beginning at its 25,000 capacity stadium, in Rajkot, on Thursday, in another poor advert for Test cricket.

No. 1-ranked Test team to be awarded $1 million from 2016

No. 1-ranked Test team to be awarded $1 million from 2016

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced it has doubled the prize money of the top-ranked Test team to US $1 million from its existing $500,000 from April 1, next year and also increase investment in women's cricket by five-fold.

Lodha panel's recommendations really good for Indian cricket, says Kumble

Lodha panel's recommendations really good for Indian cricket, says Kumble

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Former captain Anil Kumble said that many of the recommendations of the Lodha Committee report would be good for Indian cricket if they are implemented. "Many of the aspects of Justice Lodha recommendations are really good, especially the proposal to form Steering Committee of Players' Association. "If implemented, it will be good for Indian cricket," Kumble told reporters. The Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Panel had recommended the formation of players' association by a four-member steering committee comprising former union home secretary G K Pillai (chairperson) and former India cricketers Mohinder Amarnath, Kumble and Diana Edulji (ex-Indian women's team captain), to raise their concerns.

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'.

Gavaskar@50: 15 interesting facts

Gavaskar@50: 15 interesting facts

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

It was this day, March 6, in 1971 that Sunil Manohar Gavaskar made his debut in Test cricket.

Tendulkar, Ganguly and Laxman to continue as CAC members: COA

Tendulkar, Ganguly and Laxman to continue as CAC members: COA

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman will continue as members of Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) till the new constitution of the Board of Control for Cricket in India is adopted and the elections take place.

Shafali, Wolvaard dazzle as Velocity win by seven wkts

Shafali, Wolvaard dazzle as Velocity win by seven wkts

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Set a target of 151 after opting to field, Velocity completed the chase with 10 balls to spare.

When Tendulkar helped Indian wheelchair cricket team realise its dream

When Tendulkar helped Indian wheelchair cricket team realise its dream

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Sachin Tendulkar donated Rs 4.5 lakh to the Indian wheelchair cricket team, which helped them successfully complete their first international tour of Bangladesh.

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

In an official communication to concerned national sports federations, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has informed them about about the staying arrangements and the need to undergo an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 72 hours prior to their arrival in the UK.

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The satta market is accepting bets on how many times Modiji will mention Nehru at his election rallies, says A Ganesh Nadar with a wink.

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.

England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The opening day was washed out by rain on Thursday and there will be no extra day tagged on, meaning that the series decider is effectively now a three-day Test.

BCCI's agenda: From IPL to shortened domestic calendar

BCCI's agenda: From IPL to shortened domestic calendar

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Among the 11-point agenda, is a discussion on domestic cricket season, which is likely to be a curtailed one considering the rapidly rising COVID-19 case load in the country.

Pro-Palestine Aussie pitch invader sent to 1-day police custody

Pro-Palestine Aussie pitch invader sent to 1-day police custody

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Wen Johnson (24) had intruded into the pitch at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium just before the drinks break in the final at around 3pm, but was immediately apprehended by security personnel as he approached batter Virat Kohli.

Why was Mithali dropped? COA likely to summon captain Harmanpreet...

Why was Mithali dropped? COA likely to summon captain Harmanpreet...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

It is learnt that Committee of Administrators could look into issues like alleged bias in team selection following Mithali Raj's controversial omission for the World T20 semi-final against England.

It's just not cricket, MS

It's just not cricket, MS

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'Insignias or not, Dhoni's will remain the deadliest pair of gloves behind the stumps,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Ranji Trophy games to start late due to solar eclipse

Ranji Trophy games to start late due to solar eclipse

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

The second day of the ongoing Ranji Trophy Group matches in Mumbai and Rajkot will start late by two hours from the regular time due to solar eclipse on Thursday. A source in the Mumbai Cricket Association confirmed the development after the opening day's play between Mumbai and Railways concluded at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

A sneak peek into Ranji captains conclave

A sneak peek into Ranji captains conclave

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The captains and coaches also deliberated over the relevance of Duleep Trophy and the Irani Trophy.