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'Rishabh Pant could open the batting in T20s, like Sachin in ODIs'

'Rishabh Pant could open the batting in T20s, like Sachin in ODIs'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'I have a feeling that after a certain transition happens, you could see Rishabh Pant opening the batting for India in T20 cricket.'

PFI wanted to create Islamic movement, start civil war in India: ED

PFI wanted to create Islamic movement, start civil war in India: ED

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The federal agency issued a statement, saying it has attached fresh assets worth more than Rs 35 crore that are "beneficially-owned and controlled" by the PFI "in the name of various trusts, companies and individuals" as part of its ongoing probe against the outfit and entities linked to it.

How the new Indian selectors were selected

How the new Indian selectors were selected

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

India's new selection committee has raised quite a few eyebrows with none of the five members having had a long career in international cricket. But to its credit BCCI followed a transparent process wherein it invited applications for the selection job for the first time and selected the best possible candidates who fitted all the criteria after a round of interview.

'Dhoni mature enough to take decision on retirement'

'Dhoni mature enough to take decision on retirement'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'Dhoni is a great player and has always selflessly played for India'

Ashwin vs Washington: An unexpected World Cup trial

Ashwin vs Washington: An unexpected World Cup trial

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A month and half back, Ravichandran Ashwin was eloquently explaining on his Tamil YouTube channel, why a talent like Tilak Varma should be seriously considered for the ODI World Cup.

Lok Sabha to get LoP after 10 yrs, Opposition to push for dy speaker

Lok Sabha to get LoP after 10 yrs, Opposition to push for dy speaker

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

The 17th Lok Sabha, which was dissolved on June 5, did not have a deputy speaker for its full term, and it was the second consecutive term of the lower house without an LoP.

Selectors to ignore Afridi for Champions Trophy

Selectors to ignore Afridi for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi will not be included in the 15-member national squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, to be held in England in June, sources claimed in Karachi on Friday.

IPL2023: Opportunity for Bharat to showcase his talent

IPL2023: Opportunity for Bharat to showcase his talent

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Bharat was drafted into the Test XI after the flamboyant Rishabh Pant was unavailable after being injured in a horrific road mishap late last year.

Mohd Irfan, Malik retained in Pak ODI squad

Mohd Irfan, Malik retained in Pak ODI squad

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Saturday that left arm pacer Mohammad Irfan and experienced allrounder Shoaib Malik would remain in India with the national squad for the three-match One-day series, beginning in Chennai on Sunday.

Arthur rejects offer to return as Pakistan coach

Arthur rejects offer to return as Pakistan coach

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Arthur is not coming because of the unreliable environment in Pakistan cricket

DDCA Ranji Mess: Selector stages walkout; questionable calls by coach

DDCA Ranji Mess: Selector stages walkout; questionable calls by coach

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

When DDCA secretary Verma was contacted, he said that there hasn't been any wrong selections.

PCB selector hurt in armed attack

PCB selector hurt in armed attack

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Pakistan's national cricket selector Asif Baloch has been left critically injured after being attacked by armed men in the troubled province of Baluchistan.

There can't be wholesale changes to the Indian team: Gavaskar

There can't be wholesale changes to the Indian team: Gavaskar

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar backed the national selectors for not making changes to the Test squad in the wake of the crushing defeat against England in the Mumbai match, saying it was not required at this stage.

Jimmy Amarnath to replace Yashpal as selector

Jimmy Amarnath to replace Yashpal as selector

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

From calling the selectors 'a bunch of jokers' to being named as the new selector, life has come a full circle for Mohinder Amarnath. The former India all-rounder will replace Yashpal Sharma in the national selection committee in the only change to the panel.

Shreyas, Kishan excluded from BCCI central contracts

Shreyas, Kishan excluded from BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma including mainstays Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have placed in the highest category of BCCI central contracts.

Construction of new Parl to start after heritage committee's approval

Construction of new Parl to start after heritage committee's approval

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The Central Public Works Department, which is executing the government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project, will soon start the construction work of the new Parliament building once it gets permission from the Heritage Conservation Committee, officials said on Tuesday.

Yogeshwar slams exemption of Bajrang, Vinesh from trials

Yogeshwar slams exemption of Bajrang, Vinesh from trials

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Yogeshwar asked all the wrestlers to approach IOA and lodge their protest against such unfair decision.

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win, Harris said.

Lanka police questions De Silva over 2011 World Cup final fixing allegation

Lanka police questions De Silva over 2011 World Cup final fixing allegation

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Sri Lanka's ex-Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage on June 18 made the allegation but later backtracked, saying it was just his suspicion.

CWG selection: Delhi HC dismisses writ petitions of TT players

CWG selection: Delhi HC dismisses writ petitions of TT players

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

World C'ships: Sajan Prakash finishes 25th, fails to progress to final

Sandeep Patil is chairman of selectors; Amarnath sacked

Sandeep Patil is chairman of selectors; Amarnath sacked

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Former India batsman Sandeep Patil was appointed chairman of the national selection committee on Thursday, while Mohinder Amarnath was sacked after serving just a year on the panel.

Vengsarkar is lying, says former BCCI chief Srinivasan

Vengsarkar is lying, says former BCCI chief Srinivasan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan on Friday rejected Dilip Vengsarkar's claims that he was responsible for the ex-India captain's removal as chairman of selectors, calling the charge 'completely false, motivated and without any basis'.

Pakistan drop Afridi, Umar Akmal for Champions Trophy

Pakistan drop Afridi, Umar Akmal for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

The national selection committee on Tuesday, as expected, axed experienced all-rounder Shahid Afridi and batsman Umar Akmal for the ICC Champions Trophy in England in June.

13 candidates in fray for PNB top job

13 candidates in fray for PNB top job

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

At least 13 candidates are in the race for the position of managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of Punjab National Bank (PNB), the second-largest public sector bank (PSB), according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. "Among the candidates, some are executive directors (EDs) and managing directors in major PSBs. "Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) will conduct the interviews next month," said a source.

Chetan Sharma is new chairman of selectors

Chetan Sharma is new chairman of selectors

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Former medium pacer Kuruvilla, who was backed by Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) bigwigs, was preferred over a more decorated Ajit Agarkar from the west zone.

Washington Sundar replaces Deepak Chahar in squad for SA ODIs

Washington Sundar replaces Deepak Chahar in squad for SA ODIs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Chahar, who had stiffness in his back after the third and final T20I against South Africa in Indore, will now head back to the National Cricket Academy where he will be monitored by the Medical Team there, according to a statement from the BCCI on Saturday.

Centre notifies rules under anti-paper leak law

Centre notifies rules under anti-paper leak law

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Centre on Monday made public the rules under the recently-notified anti-paper leak law, mandating the National Recruitment Agency (NRA) to prepare norms, standards and guidelines for the computer-based tests among others.

Yousuf demands the reason behind his ouster

Yousuf demands the reason behind his ouster

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Former Pakistan captain, Muhammad Yousuf, is keen to get a hearing from the new chairman of the Cricket Board, as he believes the national selection committee has treated him unjustly.

Tomato price volatility exposes gaps in India's agriculture supply chain

Tomato price volatility exposes gaps in India's agriculture supply chain

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Tomato prices have been on the boil for more than a month. Data from major cities show that the spike has been between 125 and 150 per cent at the wholesale level. Soaring vegetable prices, including tomatoes, pushed the retail inflation rate to a nine-month high of 5.49 per cent in September, according to government data. Though reports say prices are expected to come down in the next few weeks after supplies improve from Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, how long will the respite last is anybody's guess.

Rohit makes his way back into Test squad for Sri Lanka tour

Rohit makes his way back into Test squad for Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

That Rohit will make a comeback was indicated by skipper Kohli in England and that was precisely the reason why he was rested for the limited overs series against West Indies.

Hardik to skip Hazare Trophy to work on his bowling

Hardik to skip Hazare Trophy to work on his bowling

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Out of favour India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has decided to skip Vijay Hazare Trophy (National One Dayers) starting across the country from Wednesday as he is undergoing an extensive rehabilitation programme.

Yuvraj, Karthik, Badrinath to lead Challenger side

Yuvraj, Karthik, Badrinath to lead Challenger side

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Yuvraj Singh and Dinesh Karthik will lead India Blue and India Red respectively, while India Green will be captained by Subramanium Badrinath when Airtel Challenger Series for NKP Salve Trophy commences in Indore from October 8-11.

We're treated like second-class citizens: Paralympic champ slams BAI

We're treated like second-class citizens: Paralympic champ slams BAI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Paralympic star Kumar Nitesh cites BAI apathy, wants badminton to be placed under PCI as para shuttlers needed to be treated on par with their able-bodied counterparts.

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Wrestlers threaten Supreme COurt action over sexual harassment allegations against WFI President

Captain for SL ODIs on October 13

Captain for SL ODIs on October 13

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The rest of the team members for the seven-match ODI series against Sri Lanka will be selected on October 14.

Shoaib, Kaneria in Pakistan Twenty20 probables

Shoaib, Kaneria in Pakistan Twenty20 probables

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Mohammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq also found a place in the 30-member shortlist.

Kishan named as Rahul's replacement in WTC final squad

Kishan named as Rahul's replacement in WTC final squad

Rediff.com8 May 2023

India face Australia in the WTC final on June 7 at The Oval in London.

Alleged corruption forces Usman Ghani to take a break

Alleged corruption forces Usman Ghani to take a break

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Afghanistan cricketer Usman Ghani has decided to put a pause on his international career following his exclusion from Afghanistan's international squad.

AIFF's grand plans to improve Indian football...

AIFF's grand plans to improve Indian football...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The All India Football Federation is exploring the possibility of selecting Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) for the Indian football team.

India takes first steps to meet 2070 net-zero goal, Niti Aayog forms panels

India takes first steps to meet 2070 net-zero goal, Niti Aayog forms panels

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Three years after India declared its goal to become a net-zero economy by 2070, the policy design for achieving the target has begun, with the NITI Aayog forming dedicated multi-sectoral committees to prepare a transition plan. In 2021, India joined a select group of nations that set a target year for becoming net-zero carbon economy. At COP26 in Glasgow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a five-pronged 'Panchamitra' climate action target for India and committed to a net-zero target by 2070, joining nations like the US, the UK, and China.