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SRH accuse Hyderabad Cricket Association of 'blackmail'

SRH accuse Hyderabad Cricket Association of 'blackmail'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The Sunrisers in a mail to the governing body's top brass, which is in PTI's possession, said it would consider shifting the home matches to another state if the HCA continues to "threaten" the franchise, primarily for more complimentary tickets (free passes).

Kishan to lead Jharkhand in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Kishan to lead Jharkhand in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Following his SMAT heroics, Kishan has also returned to the Indian team for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Iltija Mufti defends cricketer after Palestine flag sparks probe

Iltija Mufti defends cricketer after Palestine flag sparks probe

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

PDP leader Iltija Mufti defends a cricketer who displayed the Palestine flag on his helmet, criticizing restrictions on freedom of expression in Jammu and Kashmir and accusing the BJP of imposing Hindutva ideology.

Prasad vows to bring cricket back to Chinnaswamy

Prasad vows to bring cricket back to Chinnaswamy

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Venkatesh Prasad described the meeting with the two leaders as "extremely positive", saying the aim is to bring back international cricket and IPL to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Kumble, Srinath, Joshi, Bharadwaj in KSCA Advisory panel

Kumble, Srinath, Joshi, Bharadwaj in KSCA Advisory panel

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Former India stars Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Sunil Joshi and Vijay Bharadwaj have been drafted into the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) formed by the KSCA to improve the standard of the game across the state.

Pant to lead Delhi in Hazare Trophy; Kohli, Harshit available

Pant to lead Delhi in Hazare Trophy; Kohli, Harshit available

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

India's Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant was named captain of the Delhi team, with stalwart Virat Kohli also set to be available for a couple games, for the upcoming National One-Day Championship, for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, starting December 24.

'I didn't believe that I would be able to play cricket again'

'I didn't believe that I would be able to play cricket again'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Chetan Sakariya has taken a small step in his comeback trail, appearing for Saurashtra in the ongoing domestic season, a first for him since February 2024.

BCCI Contracts: Will Kohli, Rohit Retain A-Plus Grade?

BCCI Contracts: Will Kohli, Rohit Retain A-Plus Grade?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

BCCI AGM: Kohli, Rohit's contracts, payments for women in domestic cricket to be discussed

SMAT: FIRs against four Assam cricketers for corruption

SMAT: FIRs against four Assam cricketers for corruption

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

They are being accused of influencing and attempting to instigate some of the Assam players who took part in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

IPL record-breaker Gowtham calls it quits

IPL record-breaker Gowtham calls it quits

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Karnataka all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham, who made headlines by becoming the most expensive uncapped player in IPL history some years ago, announced his retirement from all forms cricket on Monday.

IPL hopes brighten for Chinnaswamy!

IPL hopes brighten for Chinnaswamy!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Decision on IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium after discussing it in Cabinet meet: Karnataka DyCM Shivakumar

Rohit fails but Mumbai ease past Uttarakhand

Rohit fails but Mumbai ease past Uttarakhand

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Rohit Sharma perished for a golden duck but Mumbai had enough firepower in its arsenal to quell the Uttarakhand challenge by 51 runs in a Group C match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Yuvraj 'Grateful' as He, Harmanpreet Get Stadium Honours

Yuvraj 'Grateful' as He, Harmanpreet Get Stadium Honours

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

'Feeling truly humbled to receive this at a place that will always be home.'

Prez Murmu Hosts World Champions At Rashtrapati Bhavan!

Prez Murmu Hosts World Champions At Rashtrapati Bhavan!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

The Indian Blind Women's T20 World Cup-winning team met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Lack of hotel rooms forces BCCI to shift SMAT venue!

Lack of hotel rooms forces BCCI to shift SMAT venue!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

BCCI shifts Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League games from Indore to Pune

No Kohli return at Chinnaswamy after police deny clearance

No Kohli return at Chinnaswamy after police deny clearance

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said that permission has been denied to hold the Vijay Hazare Trophy match at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on December 24.

IND-SA 4th T20I called off as smog engulfs Lucknow

IND-SA 4th T20I called off as smog engulfs Lucknow

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekana Stadium raising serious questions about BCCI's scheduling of matches in northern part of India during peak winter month.

Tendulkar hails Mhatre's record-breaking feat!

Tendulkar hails Mhatre's record-breaking feat!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Ayush Mhatre created history as the youngest player to score a century across all three formats of professional cricket - First Class, List A and T20.

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad elected KSCA president

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad elected KSCA president

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Prasad now will have the onerous task of bringing top-flight cricket back to the state, which got sidelined after the stampede near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 in which 11 Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans were killed.

Rohit To Play Vijay Hazare For Mumbai

Rohit To Play Vijay Hazare For Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Rohit Sharma has informed the Mumbai Cricket Association of his availability for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, heeding the BCCI directive.

Mohit Sharma calls it quits days before IPL auction!

Mohit Sharma calls it quits days before IPL auction!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Veteran India pacer Mohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to a career that spanned 34 international appearances and more than a decade in the Indian Premier League.

Finding calm in the Gita, Kishan rediscovers his cricket

Finding calm in the Gita, Kishan rediscovers his cricket

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'I believe the spirituality he has imbibed has played a big role in this turnaround. It has played a big role.'

CSK's Youth Gamble Signals Post-Dhoni Thinking

CSK's Youth Gamble Signals Post-Dhoni Thinking

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Spending more than US$3 million (Rs 28.40 crore) and nearly 60 percent of their purse on players, who can proverbially be termed as wet behind the ears, does display a change in mindset.

Why Tea Before Lunch in Guwahati Test...

Why Tea Before Lunch in Guwahati Test...

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Guwahati made its debut as the newest Test match centre as India took on South Africa in the second and final game of the two-match series on Saturday.

After Kohli, Pant to join Delhi squad for Vijay Hazare

After Kohli, Pant to join Delhi squad for Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Pant boost for Delhi as keeper-batter returns for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Gill out of hospital, yet India awaits real update

Gill out of hospital, yet India awaits real update

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

India captain Shubman Gill has been discharged from the hospital in which he was receiving treatment for a neck injury sustained during the opening Test against South Africa in Kolkata.

Rohit Crashes Pre-Wedding Shoot

Rohit Crashes Pre-Wedding Shoot

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The cricketer's impromptu dance moves during a couple's pre-wedding shoot has had social media in a collective grin.

Ignored for Ranji Trophy, Rana to lead Delhi in SMAT

Ignored for Ranji Trophy, Rana to lead Delhi in SMAT

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Nitish Rana to lead Delhi in SMAT; Rathi misses out

Venkatesh Prasad elected unopposed as KSCA president

Venkatesh Prasad elected unopposed as KSCA president

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad was elected unopposed as president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) after his opponent Shanth Kumar's application was declared invalid during the scrutiny of nominations on Monday.

Syed Mushtaq Ali: Tripura shock Delhi; Padikkal ton powers Karnataka to win

Syed Mushtaq Ali: Tripura shock Delhi; Padikkal ton powers Karnataka to win

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Minnows Tripura shocked a team full of cash-rich IPL stars by 12 runs in a Group D match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, in Ahmedabd, on Tuesday.

High alert: Security tightened at Arun Jaitley Stadium

High alert: Security tightened at Arun Jaitley Stadium

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Security arrangements would be beefed up in and around the capital's Arun Jaitley Stadium for the final day of the Ranji Trophy Group D match between Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir following a high-intensity blast near the Red Fort, which is just kilometres away from the stadium in New Delhi.

Agra Welcomes Home World Cup Hero Deepti

Agra Welcomes Home World Cup Hero Deepti

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Agra welcomes home hero Deepti Sharma with 10km roaring roadshow

Why Gambhir Should Bring Back Kohli-Era Style Pitches

Why Gambhir Should Bring Back Kohli-Era Style Pitches

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, may have expressed support for the Kolkata pitch, but it continues to draw criticism from all quarters.

Does Rohit Sharma really want to play Vijay Hazare?

Does Rohit Sharma really want to play Vijay Hazare?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

No communication from Rohit on playing Vijay Hazare for Mumbai: MCA official

Is Gill Unhappy with Eden Pitch?

Is Gill Unhappy with Eden Pitch?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The pitch, left unwatered for nearly a week, appeared dry and brown with faint traces of grass, conditions that could bring reverse swing and variable bounce into play later in the match.

RCB's Sosale Gets HC Relief In Stampede Case

RCB's Sosale Gets HC Relief In Stampede Case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'As undertaking is given that the petitioner will provide all relevant details to the investigating officer before travelling, the condition is relaxed subject to the petitioner informing the investigating officer before leaving the city and upon his return.'

Gill to stay back in Kolkata, doubtful for 2nd Test

Gill to stay back in Kolkata, doubtful for 2nd Test

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Team India skipper Shubman Gill is unlikely to feature in the second Test against South Africa, with Cricket Association of Bengal sources confirming that he is not travelling to Guwahati with the team on Wednesday.

'Bumrah unstoppable, Jaiswal under scanner'

'Bumrah unstoppable, Jaiswal under scanner'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim praised Jasprit Bumrah's performance in the first India vs South Africa Test at Eden Gardens, saying Bumrah focuses only on what he can control and remains effective regardless of pitch conditions.

MCA eyes plot for women's cricket academy in Mumbai

MCA eyes plot for women's cricket academy in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The development comes in the wake of India's triumphant campaign in the Women's ODI World Cup.

Tragic: Former Ranji player dies in road accident

Tragic: Former Ranji player dies in road accident

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Former Tripura Ranji Trophy player dies in road accident