News for 'chief selector'

Here's why CoA, Kohli and selectors are in Hyderabad...

Here's why CoA, Kohli and selectors are in Hyderabad...

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

COA Meet on Wednesday: Team management, selectors to discuss 'communication' issues, Australia tour

Can Ishan, Iyer Get Back Into The Team?

Can Ishan, Iyer Get Back Into The Team?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

They can make a comeback to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup in June if they fare well in IPL 2024.

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

It is also understood that the board is quite happy with the way Dravid has managed the team along with captain Rohit over the last two years despite not landing any global trophies.

'With guys like Ashwin, lack of game time isn't a concern'

'With guys like Ashwin, lack of game time isn't a concern'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin finds himself in contention for a World Cup spot despite lack of game time but it doesn't concern skipper Rohit Sharma one bit.

Can Waqar Younis revive Pakistan cricket's fortunes?

Can Waqar Younis revive Pakistan cricket's fortunes?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is contemplating appointing former captain Waqar Younis as the director of cricket affairs.

'India have made themselves strong'

'India have made themselves strong'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'Will India visit Pakistan for the Asia Cup? Will we boycott the ODI World Cup in India? We need to take a stand at some point or the other.'

Mrs puts an end to rumours of Dhoni's retirement

Mrs puts an end to rumours of Dhoni's retirement

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Chief Selector M S K Prasad also denied all the rumours saying that there is no update on Dhoni's retirement.

Rahul gives India a 'good headache' for World Cup

Rahul gives India a 'good headache' for World Cup

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

K L Rahul has hit top form after returning from injury at the Asia Cup.

World Cup: Why Pakistan don't want to play in Chennai, Bengaluru

World Cup: Why Pakistan don't want to play in Chennai, Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Pakistan are wary of playing Afghanistan on a spin-friendly pitch in Chennai against the likes of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, who did well for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023.

Asia Cup: Litton replaces Shanto ahead of Super Fours

Asia Cup: Litton replaces Shanto ahead of Super Fours

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Bangladesh are facing several injury concerns within the team.

Pakistan team under scanner ahead of World Cup squad announcement?

Pakistan team under scanner ahead of World Cup squad announcement?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday held a review meeting of their woeful Asia Cup show in the wake of their World Cup squad announcement.

Did Babar, Arthur ignore crucial spin bowling advice?

Did Babar, Arthur ignore crucial spin bowling advice?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Misbah said in a TV interview that despite the advice from him and Mohammad Hafeez, PCB chose to not have a relook at Pakistan's spin attack.

Afghanistan's Nawroz Mangal retires

Afghanistan's Nawroz Mangal retires

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Former Afghanistan skipper Nawroz Mangal, under whose leadership his side secured an ODI status in the 2009 World Cup Qualifiers and then qualified for the 2010 World T20 event, has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect in order to take up a role of the national chief selector. While confirming the news of Mangal's appointment in the selection panel, Shafiqullah Stanikzai, the Afghanistan Cricket Board's chief executive officer, said it is an honour for Afghanistan cricket that a player like the 32-year-old, who has a big fan following and respect among others, is the chief selector.

Prasad, Joshi, Siva among short-listed candidates for selectors' job, Agarkar ignored

Prasad, Joshi, Siva among short-listed candidates for selectors' job, Agarkar ignored

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Venkatesh Prasad and Sunil Joshi were on Tuesday shortlisted along with three others for the national selectors' job. Agarkar not being shortlisted also is an indicator that the Board is likely to stick to the existing zonal policy for the national selectors.

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Sydneysider Warner went into the current series with question marks over his form due to a lack of test runs, but a rapidfire 164 in the first innings of the opening test in Perth erased any doubts over his position in the team.

Aussies revamp contracts: Stoinis, Agar axed; youngsters earn deals

Aussies revamp contracts: Stoinis, Agar axed; youngsters earn deals

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Stoinis lost his spot in Australia's ODI team to Marnus Labuschagne during the World Cup in India

'No more foreign tours for national selectors'

'No more foreign tours for national selectors'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

The Cricket Board has decided not to send national selectors abroad to watch the Indian team play overseas, according to BCCI's vice president Ravi Savant.

'Pakistan stars prioritise T20 leagues over country'

'Pakistan stars prioritise T20 leagues over country'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Pakistan's on-field performances not affected by frequent changes in PCB, says acting chairman

India gear up to settle the score against Germany

India gear up to settle the score against Germany

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

India eye Paris revenge against Germany in Test series as international hockey returns to Delhi

Did Ganguly Influence Team Selection?

Did Ganguly Influence Team Selection?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Cricket fans berated BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and BCCI Secretary Jay Amit Shah for undermining the role of different stakeholders and 'ruining Indian cricket'.

Here's why Rohit was not picked for SA ODIs...

Here's why Rohit was not picked for SA ODIs...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The selectors believed it would be prudent for Rohit to keep working on his rehab and fitness

Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with 4-wkt haul

Harshit celebrates maiden Test call-up with 4-wkt haul

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Teammates have advised Babar Azam not to step down: PCB sources

Why Sarfaraz wasn't keen on playing 3rd T20 against England

Why Sarfaraz wasn't keen on playing 3rd T20 against England

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Sarfaraz had told head coach and chief selector, Misbah-ul-Haq, before the match that he didn't wish to play.

'Australia must avoid post-Warne errors when Warner retires'

'Australia must avoid post-Warne errors when Warner retires'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Australia's chief selector George Bailey has cautioned against repeating the mistakes made in the aftermath of leg-spinner Shane Warne's retirement when long-standing opener David Warner finally calls time on his Test career.

Chappell in running for Australian selector's job

Chappell in running for Australian selector's job

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Over two decades after he resigned as an Australian Test selector due to the 'archaic structure' of the then cricket administration, former India coach Greg Chappell is in the running to take over the job once again.

Asia Cup: K L Rahul to miss Pakistan, Nepal matches

Asia Cup: K L Rahul to miss Pakistan, Nepal matches

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Wicketkeeper-batter K L Rahul will miss India's first two matches of the upcoming Asia Cup after failing to recover fully from a niggle.

Selectors meet Sharad Pawar in Delhi

Selectors meet Sharad Pawar in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

After meeting the BCCI chief, the selectors headed for Delhi where the Test team would be announced.

Chetan Sharma-led senior national selection committee sacked

Chetan Sharma-led senior national selection committee sacked

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

In December 2020, the Madan Lal-led Cricket Advisory committee had named Chetan Sharma, Abey Kuruvilla and Debashish Mohanty as the new members of senior selection committee.

Babar Azam's captaincy under threat, PCB hints at shake-up

Babar Azam's captaincy under threat, PCB hints at shake-up

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Calls have grown for Babar to be removed from 50-over captaincy following the shocking eight-wicket loss to Afghanistan in Chennai.

Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

David, the current chairman of selectors for Indian women's team, enters the ICC Hall of Fame a year after the induction of former captain Diana Edulji.

We've really found people who have stepped up: Dravid lauds youngsters

We've really found people who have stepped up: Dravid lauds youngsters

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Young Indian players showed immense fortitude to tide over the absence of stars like Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami to out-punch England 4-1 in the Test series, and head coach Rahul Dravid lauded them for delivering in crunch situations.

Cricket Buzz: Inzamam's 'most challenging job ever'

Cricket Buzz: Inzamam's 'most challenging job ever'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Inzamam-ul-Haq says the tenure has been the most challenging of his professional career as he was subjected to 'hurtful criticism'

'Winning a Ranji Trophy is not easy now'

'Winning a Ranji Trophy is not easy now'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'That's the beauty of Mumbai cricket. Nobody interferes with the running of the cricket, only the cricketers are allowed to run the cricket.'

Delhi head coach likely to face the axe

Delhi head coach likely to face the axe

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Khoda hurt at not being given chance to defend himself

Selectors left red-faced as Dhoni says no to playing Hazare quarters

Selectors left red-faced as Dhoni says no to playing Hazare quarters

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The current fiasco now completely established that there is no communication between the selectors and senior players, who decide their own schedule. 'Dhoni feels that it would not be fair for him to join us at this stage, given that the team has done so well and reached the quarter-final stage in his absence. He does not want to upset the team balance'

Injured Shaheen Afridi ruled out of Asia Cup, England series

Injured Shaheen Afridi ruled out of Asia Cup, England series

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

The board said that while Shaheen has been ruled out of the T20 Asia Cup and the seven-match T20 home series against England, he is expected to return to competitive cricket in October with the New Zealand tri-series, which will be followed by the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy.

Jadhav surprised at his exclusion from team for WI ODIs

Jadhav surprised at his exclusion from team for WI ODIs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

'Let's see. You are the first one to tell me this. I need to see why they have not picked me. I don't know what the plan is now that I am not there in the team. Probably, I will be playing the Ranji Trophy'