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Gujarat cabinet rejig: A look at new ministerial portfolios

Gujarat cabinet rejig: A look at new ministerial portfolios

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel allocated portfolios following a major cabinet reshuffle, with Harsh Sanghavi becoming Deputy CM and receiving Home and Industries. New ministers, including Rivaba Jadeja, were also assigned responsibilities.

BCCI To Stay Outside The Ambit Of RTI ACT!

BCCI To Stay Outside The Ambit Of RTI ACT!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

In what can be construed as a relief to the BCCI, the Sports Ministry has amended the RTI-related provision of the National Sports Governance Bill, placing only those bodies under its ambit which rely on government grants and assistance.

Will BCCI let Binny remain president until 75?

Will BCCI let Binny remain president until 75?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The incumbent BCCI president Roger Binny turned 70 on Saturday but there is no immediate clarity on whether he would be continuing till the AGM in September or demit office with immediate effect with vice-president Rajeev Shukla taking charge as the interim head.

'BCCI had to do this; will complete IPL 2025': Ganguly

'BCCI had to do this; will complete IPL 2025': Ganguly

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says the BCCI will complete the IPL, and the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan will end very soon as Pakistan will not be able to handle the pressure for a long time.

Radhakrishnan's VP role signals BJP's South, OBC push

Radhakrishnan's VP role signals BJP's South, OBC push

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, with strong roots in the RSS and BJP, has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India. His rich political and administrative experience will be valuable as the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.

Jobs, better education top Bihar students' expectations from new govt

Jobs, better education top Bihar students' expectations from new govt

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

College students in Bihar, many first-time voters, express concerns about job opportunities and education quality ahead of the state elections, desiring a government focused on employment and strengthening the education system.

India deserve big share in ICC revenue, says Shastri

India deserve big share in ICC revenue, says Shastri

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Ravi Shastri claimed India's dominant contribution to global cricket revenue makes the share fair.

Global cricket calendar 'confusing, chaotic' says WCA

Global cricket calendar 'confusing, chaotic' says WCA

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The scheduling model, which it said was "broken and unsustainable" and "confusing and chaotic" which was forcing players to choose between "representing their country and optimizing their careers."

Expected stubbornness but Jay Shah is honest: Ganguly

Expected stubbornness but Jay Shah is honest: Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'See, he had the power, the support, so you expected certain kind of toughness, stubbornness from him but he would do things for Indian cricket.'

Prithvi Shaw bids goodbye to Mumbai, wants fresh start

Prithvi Shaw bids goodbye to Mumbai, wants fresh start

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Shaw has been out of reckoning from the red ball set-up for some time but has played white ball cricket. However, his off-field disciplinary issues have grabbed more air time than his on-field performances.

BCCI's strong stance: A lesson for English cricket?

BCCI's strong stance: A lesson for English cricket?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The BCCI had mandated all international players, except for seniors like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, to play in tournaments such as Ranji and Duleep Trophy when they are not busy with national commitments, the move highlighting the board's emphasis on the role of domestic cricket.

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The new National Cricket Academy which was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Sunday has been renamed as the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

The Most Powerful Man In Indian Cricket

The Most Powerful Man In Indian Cricket

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Sure, Roger Binny is the BCCI president, but does anyone dispute that it is Shah Jr who calls the shots in the board?

Bajrang Dal stages protest against Bangla cricket team

Bajrang Dal stages protest against Bangla cricket team

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Bajrang Dal workers on Sunday showed black flags when the Bangladesh cricket team passed along the Mela Ground ahead of their T20 match against India in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh.

Dukes boss hits back at ball criticism in Lord's Test

Dukes boss hits back at ball criticism in Lord's Test

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'The players can criticise my cricket ball. Can I criticise them for the bad shot or the bad ball? Long hop. You know what I mean? You've got to be sensible.'

Lalit Modi's plea against BCCI backfires

Lalit Modi's plea against BCCI backfires

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The Bombay High Court has imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on former cricket administrator Lalit Modi while dismissing his petition seeking an order to BCCI to pay penalty of Rs 10.65 crore imposed on him by ED for violating Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

'I Want To Inspire Others And Help Us As A Nation'

'I Want To Inspire Others And Help Us As A Nation'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

'I'm looking at it as a chance to play international football, to represent India, and to hopefully inspire other players with a similar background to me, to show them that they can come to India and do the same thing.'

Sri Lanka Cricket suspension lifted

Sri Lanka Cricket suspension lifted

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The ICC Board on Sunday lifted the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect.

RCB official Sosale gets interim bail in stampede case

RCB official Sosale gets interim bail in stampede case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's senior official Nikhil Sosale was arrested over the June 4 stampede in Bengaluru during RCB's IPL title triumph celebrations on June 4.

Bengaluru Stampede: RCB Land In More Trouble

Bengaluru Stampede: RCB Land In More Trouble

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Bengaluru Stampede: BCCI Ombudsman instructs RCB, KSCA to file written submissions

'Cricket is India's religion, but...'

'Cricket is India's religion, but...'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe is quite aware that cricket is nothing short of "religion" in India but he feels it shouldn't be viewed as a "roadblock" for other sports

'Lives more important than...' Kapil reacts to stampede

'Lives more important than...' Kapil reacts to stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The legendary Kapil Dev on Thursday expressed his anguish at the death of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, saying "lives are more important than celebration" and advised everyone to take proper precautions in future.

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is

Not an ideal situation; Test's future in administrators' hands, lashes out Elgar

Not an ideal situation; Test's future in administrators' hands, lashes out Elgar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

With nothing to lose on the eve of his final international outing, Dean Elgar didn't hold back while expressing his disgust about Cricket South Africa sending a third-string squad to New Zealand under an uncapped captain just because the series is coinciding with the cash-rich SA20.

National Sports Governance Bill becomes an Act

National Sports Governance Bill becomes an Act

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The National Sports Governance Bill has become an Act after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the landmark legislation that promises to revamp India's sports administration.

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Dr. Vece Paes laid to rest as Ganguly, Tirkey join mourners in funeral procession

'RCB responsible for stampede outside Chinnaswamy stadium'

'RCB responsible for stampede outside Chinnaswamy stadium'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Nearly 2.5 lakh fans thronged the area near the stadium after RCB announced a victory parade and a fan engagement programme at the stadium to celebrate the team's maiden IPL triumph.

RCB moves Karnataka HC against CAT's stampede order

RCB moves Karnataka HC against CAT's stampede order

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

RCB claimed that CAT's order didn't adhere to the principles of natural justice.

Rohit, Dravid win top honours at Ceat Cricket Awards

Rohit, Dravid win top honours at Ceat Cricket Awards

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma was named the 'Men's International Cricketer of the Year', while former head coach Rahul Dravid was conferred with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Ceat Cricket Rating Awards 2023-24 here on Wednesday.

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Jay Shah expressed his vision to grow the global reach of the sport with a particular focus on the opportunity of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

PCB faces lawsuits, alienation and losses

PCB faces lawsuits, alienation and losses

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

PCB unfortunately didn't have solid support from other members on the executive board and even the ICC management didn't give them the respect they deserved.

Make RCB stampede report public: Karnataka HC tells state govt

Make RCB stampede report public: Karnataka HC tells state govt

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Karnataka High Court has ordered the state government to publicly disclose its status report on the stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4.

Why Brian McMillan has stayed away from cricket

Why Brian McMillan has stayed away from cricket

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Disillusioned with the 'politics' in South African cricket administration, Brian McMillan decided to stay away from the game.

RCB ready to cooperate with stampede inquiry

RCB ready to cooperate with stampede inquiry

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Will cooperate with govt and judicial authorities: RCB after stampede FIR against it

'Arrest Kohli' Trending As RCB Legend Heads for London

'Arrest Kohli' Trending As RCB Legend Heads for London

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Arrest Kohli was the trending topic on social media on Friday with some netizens claiming that it was at his insistence that the RCB bus parade was held on Wednesday.

Naqvi appointed Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

Naqvi appointed Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A Pakistani media baron, the 45-year-old is the 37th full-time chairman of the PCB.

'Heartbroken': Smriti Mandhana reacts to Bengaluru stampede

'Heartbroken': Smriti Mandhana reacts to Bengaluru stampede

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

India's star batter Smriti Mandhana expressed her grief at the death of 11 people in a stampede on Wednesday near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Veteran RSS member, Radhakrishnan is called 'Modi of Tamil Nadu'

Veteran RSS member, Radhakrishnan is called 'Modi of Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

A profile of C.P. Radhakrishnan, the Maharashtra Governor and former MP, who is being considered as a potential Vice President candidate. His political journey, association with RSS and Jan Sangh, and his influence in Tamil Nadu politics are highlighted.

BCCI blames lack of planning for Bengaluru stampede

BCCI blames lack of planning for Bengaluru stampede

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

RCB's IPL winning celebrations should have been planned better: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

'Found ball tampering and security issues challenging'

'Found ball tampering and security issues challenging'

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Just-retired ICC match referee David Boon says ball tampering and security issues were the biggest challenges that he found "confronting" during his 14-year tenure in the position.