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Calls to boycott rape-accused cricketer rise in Nepal

Calls to boycott rape-accused cricketer rise in Nepal

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Users have taken social media by storm against the cricket regulatory body using #BoycottCAN which has gone viral in the Himalayan nation.

What Makes Mumbai Cricketers Special

What Makes Mumbai Cricketers Special

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Ravi Shastri believes Mumbai's cricketers have a headstart compared to players from other domestic teams in India.

Camp in NCA: BCCI summons youngsters, including Arjun Tendulkar

Camp in NCA: BCCI summons youngsters, including Arjun Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

BCCI has summoned 20 potential all-rounders for a near three-week camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

Pak cricketers, officials to get Indian visas for blind World Cup

Pak cricketers, officials to get Indian visas for blind World Cup

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The PBCC said 'it strongly condemns this discriminating act of India as sports should be above regional politics'.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

Rishabh Pant's condition improves; shifted from ICU to private ward

Rishabh Pant's condition improves; shifted from ICU to private ward

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Rishabh Pant has been shifted from the ICU to the private ward of the Max Hospital in Dehradun following an improvement in his condition.

'Don't think any of the new T20 leagues can be a threat to IPL'

'Don't think any of the new T20 leagues can be a threat to IPL'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The IPL, with an estimated brand value of $8.4 billion, continues to attract the world's top players and coaches.

India vs Aus: ICC rates Nagpur and Delhi pitches

India vs Aus: ICC rates Nagpur and Delhi pitches

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

As per reports in Australian media, the ICC and match referee has given an 'average' rating to both pitches.

Vote! Who Will Win The Fourth T20I?

Vote! Who Will Win The Fourth T20I?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The fourth game in the five match T20I series between India and South Africa will be played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium in Rajkot, starting 1900 IST.

Why Punjab's Mohali stadium was snubbed for 2023 ODI World Cup

Why Punjab's Mohali stadium was snubbed for 2023 ODI World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

'The current stadium in Mohali did not meet the standards of ICC and hence was denied matches.'

Million dollar pay packets for Australia's women cricketers!

Million dollar pay packets for Australia's women cricketers!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Top Australian women cricketers could earn more than A$1 million ($666,600) a year with increases from a new pay deal.

You people misunderstood Rana's comments: KKR coach Pandit

You people misunderstood Rana's comments: KKR coach Pandit

Rediff.com19 May 2023

KKR coach Chandrakant Pandit shouldered responsibility for KKR's failure to exploit home advantage.

When LSG pacer Mohsin's arm was almost amputated!

When LSG pacer Mohsin's arm was almost amputated!

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan avoided a possible amputation of his bowling hand after approaching the doctor just in time.

Like Virat Kohli's New Look?

Like Virat Kohli's New Look?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'Welcome @imVkohli to the city beautiful'.

Congress victory dashes Yediyurappa loyalist Bommai's dream of return

Congress victory dashes Yediyurappa loyalist Bommai's dream of return

Rediff.com13 May 2023

There are critics who say the Bommai's government was not able to counter the Congress narrative to paint his administration as corrupt, a factor that helped the Congress surge in the May 10 assembly elections.

'Narendra Modi stadium should learn from Eden Gardens'

'Narendra Modi stadium should learn from Eden Gardens'

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The gigantic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad can take a cue and 'learn' from Eden Gardens' fully covered rain management system, said Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly.

Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape in new Cricket Advisory Committee

Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape in new Cricket Advisory Committee

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

In November, the BCCI had sacked the entire selection panel headed by Chetan Sharma. The other members were Harvinder Singh, Sunil Joshi and Debasish Mohanty.

'Magician Dhoni can turn someone else's trash into treasure'

'Magician Dhoni can turn someone else's trash into treasure'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's tactical genius has played a big part in CSK reaching their 10th IPL final.

No pothole on road where Rishabh Pant's car met with accident: NHAI official

No pothole on road where Rishabh Pant's car met with accident: NHAI official

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

There were no potholes on the road where cricketer Rishabh Pant's car met with a near-fatal accident, a National Highways Authority of India official said on Monday.

Saha to join Tripura cricket team as player-cum-mentor

Saha to join Tripura cricket team as player-cum-mentor

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

He is expected to play Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Tripura.

RR all-rounder under spotlight as Guwahati set to host two IPL matches

RR all-rounder under spotlight as Guwahati set to host two IPL matches

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Indian Premier League bandwagon is set to finally reach NorthEast as Guwahati gears up to host two IPL matches this season.

How They Love Thala!

How They Love Thala!

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Regardless of where Chennai Super Kings games are played, Thala has his fans everywhere.

Here's how TN players weathered Delhi winter

Here's how TN players weathered Delhi winter

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Vignesh, N Jagadeesan and Washington Sundar were the only three players wearing woolen headgear

Former India opener, noted curator Sudhir Naik dies

Former India opener, noted curator Sudhir Naik dies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

He played 85 first class games and scored nearly 4500 runs(4376) at an average of 35 plus and seven hundred including a double ton.

Vihari returns to Hyderabad after five years

Vihari returns to Hyderabad after five years

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

India's Test specialist Hanuma Vihari, who had left Hyderabad to play for Andhra to further his international prospects, is back 'home' after five seasons for the upcoming domestic season.

Arshdeep first Indian to bowl hat-trick of no-balls in T20Is

Arshdeep first Indian to bowl hat-trick of no-balls in T20Is

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Arshdeep Singh overstepped three times in a row in the second over of the Sri Lankan innings, becoming the first Indian to bowl a hat-trick of no-balls in T20 Internationals.

Amidst turmoil, Manipur nurses cricket dreams

Amidst turmoil, Manipur nurses cricket dreams

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Usually, taking two wickets against a strong North Zone would leave any 17-year-old bowler with a wide smile. But Jotin Singh's smile had a tinge of nervousness.

One Match Winning, Another In Vain

One Match Winning, Another In Vain

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Take a bow Rilee Roussow, Liam Livingstone/

Young Saurashtra player Barot dies after suffering cardiac arrest

Young Saurashtra player Barot dies after suffering cardiac arrest

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Saurashtra batter Avi Barot, a former India Under-19 captain and a member of the Ranji Trophy winning team in the 2019-20 season, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest at a shockingly young age of 29, the Saurashtra Cricket Association said.

Can't micro-manage BCCI functioning: Apex court

Can't micro-manage BCCI functioning: Apex court

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The Solicitor General said, "Leadership develops at the grassroots level and it remains in the state association. By the time, his time comes for being elevated to the BCCI; he has to go for a mandatory three-year cooling-off period. One cannot become a member of the BCCI if he is not an active member of the state association".

Nagpur pitch was difficult but not unplayable: Cummins

Nagpur pitch was difficult but not unplayable: Cummins

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Cummins won an important toss but Australia could not quite vindicate his decision to bat

Durani was a legend, an institution in himself: PM Modi

Durani was a legend, an institution in himself: PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Salim Durani, who passed away on Sunday, an institution in himself who contributed immensely to India's rise in the world of cricket.

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

All these male politicians are unlikely to risk their sinecures to speak up in support of a bunch of women wrestlers who have chosen to challenge a politician who appears to have the ruling regime in a stranglehold, points out Kanika Datta.

'Substantial improvement in Rishabh Pant's condition'

'Substantial improvement in Rishabh Pant's condition'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Pant's mother Saroj Pant and his sister Sakshi, who arrived from London on Saturday morning, are with him at the hospital, they said.

Ganguly files nomination for second stint as CAB chief

Ganguly files nomination for second stint as CAB chief

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The former India captain was the president from 2015 to 2019 before moving to the BCCI. The CAB polls are scheduled to be held on October 31.

Suresh Raina retires from IPL and domestic cricket

Suresh Raina retires from IPL and domestic cricket

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Suresh Raina has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday.

Pioneering promoter of Indian women's cricket no more

Pioneering promoter of Indian women's cricket no more

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

"His contribution to women's cricket is immense. He registered WCAI when he was in his 20s and within a couple of years the first international match was organised in the country in 1975 when Australia toured here," Kulkarni told PTI.

How Rohit and Jadeja put India in box seat

How Rohit and Jadeja put India in box seat

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Jadeja raised 81 runs for the unbroken eighth wicket with Axar Patel (52) to drive home India's advantage.

No spectators for Virat Kohli's 100th Test in Mohali

No spectators for Virat Kohli's 100th Test in Mohali

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The decision to play the match behind closed doors was taken in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases in and around Mohali and also taking into account that most of the Indian players will be linking up with their respective IPL squads just after the end of the second Test in a bubble-to bubble transfer.

Indian team touch down in Thiruvananthapuram for SA duel

Indian team touch down in Thiruvananthapuram for SA duel

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Greenfield stadium has a capacity of 55,000 seats and the KCA said on Monday that 2,000 tickets for the opening T20I are still up for grabs.