News for 'national selectors'

Kohli, Shastri never bullied selectors, says MSK Prasad

Kohli, Shastri never bullied selectors, says MSK Prasad

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

National chairman of selectors MSK Prasad on Tuesday said that he doesn't believe "you know more when you have played more", hitting back at his detractors for constantly demeaning his panel owing to its modest international record.

Selectors in a dilemma after Rayudu fails YoYo Test

Selectors in a dilemma after Rayudu fails YoYo Test

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The Indian selection committee has its task cut out when it zeroes in on the replacement for Ambati Rayudu's in India's ODI squad for the three-match series against England after the veteran right-hander failed the YoYo Test.

Sandeep Patil quits as Mumbai selector

Sandeep Patil quits as Mumbai selector

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The chairman of the national selection panel cited his inability to watch local matches as the reason for quitting.

Can Ishan, Iyer Get Back Into The Team?

Can Ishan, Iyer Get Back Into The Team?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

They can make a comeback to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup in June if they fare well in IPL 2024.

Australia look to cap stellar season with victory in New Zealand

Australia look to cap stellar season with victory in New Zealand

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

World champions Australia will hope to round off one of the nation's most successful seasons in cricket with victory in a rare Test series in New Zealand starting at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Thursday.

'Winning a Ranji Trophy is not easy now'

'Winning a Ranji Trophy is not easy now'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'That's the beauty of Mumbai cricket. Nobody interferes with the running of the cricket, only the cricketers are allowed to run the cricket.'

'People in India try to find a reason not to pick Kohli'

'People in India try to find a reason not to pick Kohli'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Ricky Pointing is perplexed why people in India try to 'find a reason' to not pick Virat Kohli in the India T20 team.

Greg Chappell appointed full-time selector

Greg Chappell appointed full-time selector

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Former captain Greg Chappell on Monday became Australia's the first full-time selector after being appointed as National Talent Manager by the Cricket Board.

Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77

Legendary South African all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Sunday mourned the death of one of country's finest all-rounders Mike Procter.

India's newest Test star Sarfaraz thanks Gavaskar for support

India's newest Test star Sarfaraz thanks Gavaskar for support

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Sarfaraz Khan says his father Naushad, ingrained the importance of Test cricket in him.

Inzamam 2.0: Will his choices lead Pakistan to WC glory?

Inzamam 2.0: Will his choices lead Pakistan to WC glory?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Inzamam expects second stint as Pakistan chief selector to be even better

PCB terminates Haris Rauf's central contract

PCB terminates Haris Rauf's central contract

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday terminated the central contract of fast bowler Haris Rauf in a disciplinary action for pulling out of the recent Test series in Australia.

Saleem Jaffer PCB chief selector

Saleem Jaffer PCB chief selector

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

The Pakistan Cricket Board named former Test pacer Saleem Jaffer chairman of selectors, while Yawar Saeed was named manager of the Pakistan team, and Sultan Rana will accompany the team as manager to the Hong Kong Super Sixes tournament.

Can These IPL Players Make India Cut?

Can These IPL Players Make India Cut?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Ravi Shastri picks Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma.

Is BCCI Targeting Ishan Kishan?

Is BCCI Targeting Ishan Kishan?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is clearly miffed with Ishan Kishan for not playing for Jharkhand in the ongoing Ranji Trophy and instead preparing for IPL 2024.

Pakistan name Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches for Aus, NZ tour

Pakistan name Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches for Aus, NZ tour

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Former Pakistan bowlers, Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal have been appointed as the fast bowling and spin bowling coaches of the national squad for the upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.

K L Rahul ruled out of third Test; Sarfaraz set for debut

K L Rahul ruled out of third Test; Sarfaraz set for debut

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

K L Rahul has ruled out of the third Test against England, starting in Rajkot on Thursday, after failing to recover fully from his injury.

How SKY mastered the art of tackling spin in ODIs

How SKY mastered the art of tackling spin in ODIs

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Suryakumar Yadav's superior performance will put Shreyas Iyer's slot in the team in danger once Hardik Pandya is back.

Seamer Richardson pulls out of Aus squad

Seamer Richardson pulls out of Aus squad

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Andrew Tye will replace him in the One-Day squad.

Irani Cup: Rahul's dipping form - a chance for Mayank?

Irani Cup: Rahul's dipping form - a chance for Mayank?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

With KL Rahul struggling to find his form, the Irani Cup can help Mayank Agarwal find his way back into the national team.

Pakistan cricket drama! Seniors scared of sitting out?

Pakistan cricket drama! Seniors scared of sitting out?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Naseem Shah added that even he was afraid about losing his place in the side due to the injury.

Selector Sanjay Jagdale summoned by Rao

Selector Sanjay Jagdale summoned by Rao

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

Rao said More and Roy mentioned Jagdale's name when they provided details to the Commission about the alleged bribe offer.

Naik appointed chairman of selectors of senior Mumbai team

Naik appointed chairman of selectors of senior Mumbai team

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) appointed former India opener and state captain Sudhir Naik as the chairman of the selection panel after national chief selector Sandeep Patil had resigned from the post in April.

Sri Lanka fire cricket selectors ahead of World T20

Sri Lanka fire cricket selectors ahead of World T20

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Sri Lanka Cricket has sacked the national cricket selection committee ahead of International Cricket Council World T20 which begins with the qualifiers, on Tuesday, in India.

'Nothing new, it's just a shame': A B de Villiers

'Nothing new, it's just a shame': A B de Villiers

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The cause of outrage is the presence of just one black player in the South Africa squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Akmal accuses former Pakistan cricketer of match-fixing

Akmal accuses former Pakistan cricketer of match-fixing

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Umar reported that a former Test batsman, Akhtar, who was part of the Winnipeg Hawks management had approached him and asked him to play a role in fixing some games of the league.

PCB gives Haris Rauf green light for Big Bash stint

PCB gives Haris Rauf green light for Big Bash stint

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Pakistan's cricket board (PCB) have given fast bowler Haris Rauf permission to make a limited appearance in Australia's Big Bash League, ending a standoff with the player.

Jhulan's heartfelt tribute to Diana Edulji Revealed

Jhulan's heartfelt tribute to Diana Edulji Revealed

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

In a touching letter, Jhulan Goswami expresses deep gratitude to Diana Edulji, set to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

Agarkar parts ways with DC after throwing his hat in selection ring

Agarkar parts ways with DC after throwing his hat in selection ring

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Ajit Agarkar, who is the frontrunner for the Indian chief selector's job, relinquished his assistant coach's post in Delhi Capitals.

Knew Kohli was ready for big cricket: Ex chief selector Vengsarkar

Knew Kohli was ready for big cricket: Ex chief selector Vengsarkar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Dilip Vengsarkar believes that he was able to do justice to the chairman's post because of the time he spent as head of BCCI's now defunct Talent Research Development Wing (TRDW) which found the gem called MS Dhoni.

Umar Akmal fails to report for training, selectors ignore him

Umar Akmal fails to report for training, selectors ignore him

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The national selection committee ignored senior Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal for the coming one-day series in Sri Lanka.

Gagan Ajit blames selectors for hockey debacle

Gagan Ajit blames selectors for hockey debacle

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

The IHF selection policy came under fire, with some players saying the selectors must own up responsibility for the national side's poor showing in international tournaments.

Shaheen to lead new look Pakistan team for T20s in New Zealand

Shaheen to lead new look Pakistan team for T20s in New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

White-ball specialist Rauf will return to Pakistan colours after incurring the wrath of the nation's cricket board for opting out of the ongoing three-Test series against Australia.

Asian Games: What Captain Ruturaj said after winning gold...

Asian Games: What Captain Ruturaj said after winning gold...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

En route to the gold medal match, India began their campaign in the quarter-finals against Nepal with a 23-run victory against Nepal and beat Bangladesh by 9 wickets in the semi-finals.

Familiarity with national dressing room augurs well for VIjay Shankar

Familiarity with national dressing room augurs well for VIjay Shankar

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The Tamil Nadu all-rounder, who was part of the team for two Tests during the Test series against Sri Lanka last year, said that sharing dressing room helped him learn a lot.

Now Rathour's name crops up for NCA batting consultant's position, Kanitkar also in fray

Now Rathour's name crops up for NCA batting consultant's position, Kanitkar also in fray

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

It has been learnt that Rathour and Kanitkar are among the four applicants for the NCA coach's job.

T20 World Cup: Will Hardik Pandya be picked? Rahul or Samson?

T20 World Cup: Will Hardik Pandya be picked? Rahul or Samson?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Hardik Pandya's indifferent batting form in IPL 2024 is a big worry.

Border quits as Australia selector

Border quits as Australia selector

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

The former Test captain resigned because of other commitments, though he will remain as a director of Cricket Australia

Gayle, Bravo, Sammy slam selectors after omission from ODI squad

Gayle, Bravo, Sammy slam selectors after omission from ODI squad

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Senior West Indies cricketers Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo and Darren Sammy lashed out at the country's selectors for ignoring them for the ODI tri-series involving Australia and South Africa next month.

World Cup: Agarkar to meet Dravid, Rohit in West Indies

World Cup: Agarkar to meet Dravid, Rohit in West Indies

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar is all set to travel to West Indies to meet head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma to discuss the road map for the ODI World Cup.