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Rhodes, incumbents appear for Indian support staff interviews

Rhodes, incumbents appear for Indian support staff interviews

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

After a total of 18 interviews for the batting and bowling coaches were conducted on Monday, the MSK Prasad-led senior selection committee resumed the process on Tuesday.

Now, a historian, a retired auditor and a financial executive will run BCCI

Now, a historian, a retired auditor and a financial executive will run BCCI

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

A historian, a retired auditor and a financial executive were among four people named by India's highest court on Monday to run the country's cricket board (BCCI).

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

Football Briefs: Conte wants more signings; Lallana injured

Football Briefs: Conte wants more signings; Lallana injured

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

Time for action: BCCI to legalise betting?

Time for action: BCCI to legalise betting?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

BCCI ACU chief calls for match-fixing law, legalised betting to contain corruption

Cricket Australia planning to host T20 World Cup as per schedule

Cricket Australia planning to host T20 World Cup as per schedule

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The men's T20 World Cup is slated to begin with the pre-qualifiers from October 18-23 followed by the main 12-team competition from October 24. Cricket Australia is planning to host the men's T20 World Cup as per schedule

Mithali, Harmanpreet remain ODI and T20 captains; Veda Krishnamurthy dropped

Mithali, Harmanpreet remain ODI and T20 captains; Veda Krishnamurthy dropped

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

India will play three ODIs in New Zealand beginning January 24 as part of the ICC Women's Championship before playing three T20 Internationals.

IPL final on Nov 10, Chinese sponsors stay

IPL final on Nov 10, Chinese sponsors stay

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Forced out of India due to the rising COVID-19 case count in the country, the IPL will allow unlimited COVID-19 replacements considering the delicate health safety situation across the globe.

Ibra brace ends wait for Milan win at Napoli

Ibra brace ends wait for Milan win at Napoli

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Ibrahimovic was forced off with a muscle problem with 11 minutes remaining, and the Swede was pictured sitting on the bench with an ice pack strapped to the back of his left leg.

World Cup 2022 the ultimate goal for reborn Afghanistan

World Cup 2022 the ultimate goal for reborn Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has been beset by controversy, but for the visionaries bringing soccer back to life in Afghanistan it represents a shining, magical light at the end of a very long and dark tunnel.

Guardiola will ditch yellow ribbon if...

Guardiola will ditch yellow ribbon if...

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will stop wearing a yellow protest ribbon if the Premier League-leading club's officials ask him to or if it adversely affects the team's form.

I do my job as BCCI chief; don't need to answer speculation: Ganguly

I do my job as BCCI chief; don't need to answer speculation: Ganguly

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The former India captain not just rejected the accusations thrown at him but also offered a gentle reminder to his critics -- much before becoming the BCCI boss, he was a celebrated India cricketer and played in a whopping 424 international matches -- 113 of them Tests.

2019 IPL to stay in India despite Lok Sabha elections

2019 IPL to stay in India despite Lok Sabha elections

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Tuesday that the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League to be played later this year will be held in India.

Football shorts: Spurs mourn lost love as West Brom rule out Berahino move

Football shorts: Spurs mourn lost love as West Brom rule out Berahino move

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

West Bromwich Albion have ruled out the prospect of Saido Berahino leaving the club during the current transfer window, leading Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino to compare his club's pursuit of the striker to a frustrated love affair.

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.

Last seven months weren't easy, didn't know what to do: Pandya

Last seven months weren't easy, didn't know what to do: Pandya

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hardik Pandya termed the last seven months the toughest of his life and dedicated the award-winning performance in the IPL match against Chennai Super Kings to those who stood by him.

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner may wake with some relief on Thursday as they greet the final day of their ball-tampering bans

Jugaad An Insult To Indian Innovation?

Jugaad An Insult To Indian Innovation?

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'When resources are few; when frugality demands repairing a broken thing rather than replacing it with a brand new and expensive option, enterprising commoners in rural and urban India improvise on a daily basis and solve their problems with whatever they have,' observes Shivanand Kanavi.

T20 World Cup to be postponed to 2022?

T20 World Cup to be postponed to 2022?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The ICC Events Committee will meet to discuss three options with regards to holding the ICC T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in October this year.

Meet the 6 candidates in the fray for India coach job

Meet the 6 candidates in the fray for India coach job

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Harish Kotian offers a quick look at the six former players in the running to be selected for world cricket's most-sought-after job.

Football Extras: Rescuers end search for missing plane carrying soccer star Sala

Football Extras: Rescuers end search for missing plane carrying soccer star Sala

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Soccer: Injured Lewandowski ruled out for four weeks

Soccer: Injured Lewandowski ruled out for four weeks

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The injury will also rule him out of the reigning European champions' two Champions League quarter-final legs against last year's runners-up Paris St Germain, scheduled for April 7 and April 13.

Soccer Extras: United must focus on Rashford, Martial

Soccer Extras: United must focus on Rashford, Martial

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Giroud scorpion kick vs teen Castellanos's goal for Puskas award

Giroud scorpion kick vs teen Castellanos's goal for Puskas award

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Giroud scored with an improvised volley in the Premier League match on Jan. 1, producing an acrobatic flick with his left heel to convert Alexis Sanchez's cross into the net off the crossbar while tumbling forward.

Next year's IPL in April; England series in Feb: BCCI chief Ganguly

Next year's IPL in April; England series in Feb: BCCI chief Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed to its affiliated units that India will be hosting England for a full series in February next year after playing an away rubber in Australia, while the next edition of Indian Premier League will begin in April.

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.

Kohli named International Cricketer of the Year

Kohli named International Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com28 May 2018

India captain Virat Kohli was named as the International Cricketer of the Year at the CEAT Cricket Ratings awards in Mumbai, on Monday.

Kane Williamson 'excited' to play IPL this year

Kane Williamson 'excited' to play IPL this year

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Williamson has started training again at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui as New Zealand has managed to curb the spread of the coronavirus considerably.

Soccer Extras: Sterling wins Football Writers' award

Soccer Extras: Sterling wins Football Writers' award

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'Shah Rukh Never Interferes In KKR'

'Shah Rukh Never Interferes In KKR'

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'Sometimes we arrange a Zoom call just for him to say hello to the players, that's about it.' 'But otherwise, no, no direct talk, it's never happened, even in a normal year.' 'After the game, you win, you lose, SRK is there to encourage the team, give them hugs.'

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

A round-up off all transpired on and off the football pitch

RCB coach open to IPL outside India, confident it will take place in 2020

RCB coach open to IPL outside India, confident it will take place in 2020

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

The BCCI suspended the IPL 'till further notice' in the wake of the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic. RCB coach Simon Katich said the BCCI would leave no stone unturned to stage the IPL this year.

Here's what Kapil said on Dhoni's return to Indian team

Here's what Kapil said on Dhoni's return to Indian team

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The legendary Kapil Dev is not excited about Mahendra Singh Dhoni's return to action during the Indian Premier League, saying the league is for future stars and suggested that he should play a few matches to be considered for selection in India's squad for the T20 World Cup later this year. Dhoni will start training for his much-anticipated return to action in the 13th edition of the IPL from March 2 amid never-ending speculation on his career, which has been on hold since last year's ODI World Cup.

Soccer Extras: City earn record revenue for 2018-19

Soccer Extras: City earn record revenue for 2018-19

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

BCCI confident of hosting T20 World Cup in 2021

BCCI confident of hosting T20 World Cup in 2021

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is committed towards hosting a safe and healthy ICC T20 World Cup next year and "will leave no stone unturned" in its endeavour, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said as the countdown for the much-anticipated event began on Thursday.

ISL provides hope to Indian football, but national team slips in 2014

ISL provides hope to Indian football, but national team slips in 2014

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The 'sleeping giant' woke up to a new dawn with the Indian Super League putting Indian football on the global map, but the national team continued to paint a grim picture, plummeting to its worst-ever rankings in an eventful year for the sport.

Football Briefs: Japan forward Muto set to join Newcastle

Football Briefs: Japan forward Muto set to join Newcastle

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Hesson in race for India coach job?

Hesson in race for India coach job?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Parts ways with Kings XI Punjab

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.