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Kirti Azad reiterates Dhoni could be guilty of conflict of interest

Kirti Azad reiterates Dhoni could be guilty of conflict of interest

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Former cricketer Kirti Azad on Monday again suggested that Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni could be guilty of conflict of interest, as was the case with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N Srinivasan.

Disappointed captain Clarke says lacking match practice

Disappointed captain Clarke says lacking match practice

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Captain Michael Clarke was frank about Australia's struggles to read the spin off the slow Dubai wicket but declined to criticise his team mates after his second dismissal to slow bowling in the first Test against Pakistan.

Lanka's street party marred by Mahela, Sanga T20 retirement controversy

Lanka's street party marred by Mahela, Sanga T20 retirement controversy

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Lasith Malinga, who led Sri Lanka to the World T20 title, the country first major crown for 18 years, has attributed his success in the just-concluded event in Bangladesh to IPL.

Is Chappell correct about Sachin?

Is Chappell correct about Sachin?

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Do you agree with the new Indian coach that Sachin Tendulkar will never be his devastating self again?

Pietersen, Cook clashed on eve of fifth Ashes Test in Sydney

Pietersen, Cook clashed on eve of fifth Ashes Test in Sydney

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

England's star batsman Kevin Pietersen clashed with his skipper Alastair Cook on the eve of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Musharraf snubs PCB chief

Musharraf snubs PCB chief

Rediff.com23 May 2004

President Pervez Musharraf reportedly declined to meet PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan on Saturday.

The demise of the Calypso kings

The demise of the Calypso kings

Rediff.com4 May 2005

A look at the four-Test series in the West Indies, in 1995, that heralded the start of Australia's reign.

Is Dhoni's innings coming to an end?

Is Dhoni's innings coming to an end?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Dhoni's diverse talents make him an invaluable asset to the Indian side. But it will be his batting that will keep him afloat, says Dhruv Munjal.

Stringent fitness test for Shoaib

Stringent fitness test for Shoaib

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

The Pakistan Cricket Board has said the fast bowler would have to undergo "stringent" fitness tests before he is picked for the Asia Cup. \n\n

Erase records of fixers, says Hadlee

Erase records of fixers, says Hadlee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Legendary New Zealand cricketer Richard Hadlee believes that players who were involved in making illegal money have let the supporters and fans down and "that's why the penalty must be very severe."

No participation in SAARC meet unless Pak stops terror: Swaraj

No participation in SAARC meet unless Pak stops terror: Swaraj

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

She also said the Kartarpur corridor initiative was not linked to the dialogue process with Pakistan.

'No arbitration and we'll walk again'

'No arbitration and we'll walk again'

Rediff.com4 May 2004

Zimbabwe's rebels will renew their boycott if the board does not agree to arbitration on the captaincy and other concerns.

Clarke in team for first Test vs India, but must prove fitness

Clarke in team for first Test vs India, but must prove fitness

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Australia have named Michael Clarke in a 12-man squad for the first Test against India starting in Brisbane next week, but the hamstrung captain must prove his fitness in a tour match starting on Friday.

ODIs ruining art of spin bowling: spin greats

ODIs ruining art of spin bowling: spin greats

Rediff.com30 May 2003

India's veteran spinners appreciated the BCCI's 'belated' efforts to revive the art.

Cook's slump continues; questions about retirement again likely

Cook's slump continues; questions about retirement again likely

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Alastair Cook's third successive dismissal to New Zealand left-armer Trent Boult on Friday will undoubtedly raise questions as to whether the former captain may look to end his illustrious career.

18 phone launches run into Boycott China campaign

18 phone launches run into Boycott China campaign

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The smartphone category as a whole was expected to spend around Rs 1,000 crore on marketing and promotional activities over the next six months, even as India unlocks gradually, said media industry experts. This spending is expected to come down, as firms temper their launches.

Captaincy saves underperformer Cook from getting the axe

Captaincy saves underperformer Cook from getting the axe

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Alastair Cook, who has scored just 246 runs in 10 innings during the Ashes, and was dismissed for four as England were beaten by Australia in the first of five one-day internationals, has been able to retain his place in the squad just because of captaincy.

Zimbabwe performances raise hope of World Cup progress

Zimbabwe performances raise hope of World Cup progress

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

A promising start to their World Cup campaign will raise hopes of a quarter-final berth.

Yogurt brand Epigamia gets a Deepika investment boost

Yogurt brand Epigamia gets a Deepika investment boost

Rediff.com14 May 2019

As part of the deal, Padukone will own equity in Drum Foods.

Why top batsmen are taking early retirement

Why top batsmen are taking early retirement

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Shakya Mitra ponders why top batsmen like Michael Clarke bowing out early.

'Hardik Pandya can become a world-class allrounder'

'Hardik Pandya can become a world-class allrounder'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Nayan Mongia expresses his candid views on Haridk Pandya and also sheds light on Kohli's captaincy.

Pakistan-born Fawad has no issues with Australia's drinking culture

Pakistan-born Fawad has no issues with Australia's drinking culture

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Boozy celebrations have been a part of Australian cricket for decades but Test hopeful Fawad Ahmed will be politely declining when the victory beers are passed around on the tour of the Caribbean and England.

BCCI registers deficit of Rs 2.38 cr in 2002-03

BCCI registers deficit of Rs 2.38 cr in 2002-03

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

The deficit occurred due to a 14.23 per cent drop in income and a 35 per cent jump in expenditure.

Australia admits: We need to talk about Michael Clarke

Australia admits: We need to talk about Michael Clarke

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Another insipid display by a once great cricketer as his side slumped to an embarrassing defeat to go 2-1 down in the Ashes series had Australian pundits questioning whether captain Michael Clarke was in terminal decline on Saturday.

PCB to players: No religious, political or Indo-Pak relations talk at WC

PCB to players: No religious, political or Indo-Pak relations talk at WC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The World Cup bound Pakistan team has been told to strictly avoid any discussion on religion, politics or India-Pakistan relations not only during their opening match against India, but also other games of the quadrennial mega-event.

Warne reveals of conflict of opinion with Tendulkar over All Stars exhibition matches

Warne reveals of conflict of opinion with Tendulkar over All Stars exhibition matches

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Warne reveals of conflict of opinion with Tendulkar over All Stars exhibition matches

Ashes updates: Ponting predicts stroll for Australia

Ashes updates: Ponting predicts stroll for Australia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting says England's only hope of winning a Test in the upcoming Ashes series is the day/night match in Adelaide and has predicted a 4-0 victory for the hosts.

Jake Ball is England's fourth seamer for Ashes opener

Jake Ball is England's fourth seamer for Ashes opener

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Ball will be thrown into the Gabba cauldron in just his fourth test after recovering from a sprained ankle that saw him scratched from the tour match in Adelaide and rested for the final warm-up in Townsville last week, where Overton bowled.

'PM has no clear roadmap for $5 trillion economy'

'PM has no clear roadmap for $5 trillion economy'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Despite all of the PM's many strengths, it is increasingly clear that he does not necessarily have a coherent and clear worldview on matters of macro policy.

IPL fixing: Lodha panel to take call on revealing 13 names

IPL fixing: Lodha panel to take call on revealing 13 names

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday left it to a panel headed by former Chief Justice of India R M Lodha to consider the feasibility of opening and looking into the sealed envelope, containing names of some players allegedly involved in the IPL spot-fixing case, submitted by Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee.

No extra motivation needed to play against Pakistan: Kohli

No extra motivation needed to play against Pakistan: Kohli

Rediff.com24 May 2017

When asked if India should play Pakistan under the political circumstances, Kohli declined to comment

England's bullying culture: Ask the Indians, says Pietersen!

England's bullying culture: Ask the Indians, says Pietersen!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Kevin Pietersen has named India among the teams that could confirm the "horrendous and highly disturbing" culture of bullying within the English cricket outfit.

It's time to fix the IPL!

It's time to fix the IPL!

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The IPL has produced more controversies in its short lifespan than any other sporting league in history.

BJP leader Roopa Ganguly nominated to RS

BJP leader Roopa Ganguly nominated to RS

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Ganguly was nominated to the seat vacated by Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Wrong to compare Umar with Kohli: Kamran

Wrong to compare Umar with Kohli: Kamran

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Pakistan's out-of-favour wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal stood by his brother Umar Akmal's side.

India in the West Indies: How it all began

India in the West Indies: How it all began

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Ahead of the four-Test series against the West Indies, starting in Antigua, on July 21, Rajneesh Gupta sheds light on India's first tour of the Caribbean.

Nargis Fakhri to play Sangeeta Bijlani in Azhar biopic

Nargis Fakhri to play Sangeeta Bijlani in Azhar biopic

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Prachi Desai, meanwhile, has been confirmed in the role of Azhar's first wife Naureen.

'The 23 can't force a split in the Congress'

'The 23 can't force a split in the Congress'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'If the leadership goes back to Rahul Gandhi, then there will be a perception problem about the drama about his exit a year-and-a-half ago.'

Bigg Boss: Siddhu to opt out, Vishal Karwal to step in

Bigg Boss: Siddhu to opt out, Vishal Karwal to step in

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Model-turned-actor Vishal Karwal will be the second wild card entry in the Bigg Boss house, after Mink.

Shift IPL matches after April 30 out of Maharashtra, HC tells BCCI

Shift IPL matches after April 30 out of Maharashtra, HC tells BCCI

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The Bombay high court on Tuesday allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in India to host Indian Premier League matches in Maharashtra only till April 30 after which it has asked the organisers to shift the matches outside the state.