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Mayank Yadav still a work in progress, warns RP Singh

Mayank Yadav still a work in progress, warns RP Singh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

India pace sensation Mayank Yadav should not be rushed into Test cricket as he very much remains a work in progress, reckons former left-arm fast bowler RP Singh.

Ravindra Jadeja's home for 'next few days'....

Ravindra Jadeja's home for 'next few days'....

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Jadeja shared a snapshot of the NCA on his Instagram story

India's batting woes: 'Easy to target Nayar, Gambhir'

India's batting woes: 'Easy to target Nayar, Gambhir'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'What solution can Gambhir or Nayar possibly give, apart from telling him to not play those deliveries?'

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The 39 year-old has played 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20Is for South Africa with a total of 544 international wickets.

SEE: Rishabh Pant -- The Greatest Comeback Story

SEE: Rishabh Pant -- The Greatest Comeback Story

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Although Pant left no stone unturned, ticking all the boxes, the 26-year found the rehab mundane.

SEE: India gears up under Gambhir in Sri Lanka

SEE: India gears up under Gambhir in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Gambhir led the team to the ground and oversaw the training session which included fielding drills and sessions with the players.

BCCI has no plans to remove Vengsarkar from NCA

BCCI has no plans to remove Vengsarkar from NCA

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Dilip Vengsarkar's future as a member of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) committee will only be decided when the Board of Control for Cricket in India holds it's next Annual General Meeting, even as the Board is set to appoint a full-time Special Projects director.

Head of Cricket Dravid to take charge at NCA on July 1

Head of Cricket Dravid to take charge at NCA on July 1

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Former India captain Rahul Dravid will move to a bigger cricketing role when he takes charge of the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore on a two-year contract.

NCA physio's goof up leaves Saha with serious injury

NCA physio's goof up leaves Saha with serious injury

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha is actually nursing a career-threatening shoulder problem caused by a 'bungled' rehabilitation programme at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, a top BCCI official claimed.

IPL stars Mayank, Chakravarthy in India's T20 squad

IPL stars Mayank, Chakravarthy in India's T20 squad

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Suryakumar Yadav has been named the captain for this T20I series, bringing his leadership and experience to the relatively young squad. Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma will serve as the wicketkeepers, while key players such as Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Washington Sundar are included to strengthen the batting and bowling departments.

Ex-India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra named national selector

Ex-India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra named national selector

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Ratra, a former Indian wicketkeeper-batter, brings with him a wealth of experience and an impressive track record in both domestic and international cricket.

India keen on strengthening pace bowling reserves

India keen on strengthening pace bowling reserves

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'We want to look at the future and try and make sure we get the right guys in as well.'

BCCI's 100-page SOP: NCA chief Dravid part of COVID task force

BCCI's 100-page SOP: NCA chief Dravid part of COVID task force

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Support staff, officials and ground staff over 60 years of age and with individuals with underlying medical conditions are barred from attending training camps until "suitable guidelines are issued by the Government".

Injured Shami ruled out of IPL, to undergo ankle surgery

Injured Shami ruled out of IPL, to undergo ankle surgery

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Shami, who was one of the architects of India's stupendous World Cup campaign with 24 wickets, played through pain as he had problems with his landing but didn't let it affect his performance.

Shami likely to play in Ranji Trophy

Shami likely to play in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

The 34-year-old Shami last donned the national colours during the ODI World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad on November 19, last year.

Laxman praises Rohit for owning his mistake

Laxman praises Rohit for owning his mistake

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Laxman said he was confident India can turn the tables on New Zealand in the ongoing Test even as the team was 125 runs behind at the close of play in the second essay with seven wickets in hand.

Debutant Mayank heeds Gambhir's advice

Debutant Mayank heeds Gambhir's advice

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'The time during my injury was really difficult because I had to go through many phases in the last four months, witnessing ups and downs.'

Tendulkar at NCA ahead of Ind-NZ series

Tendulkar at NCA ahead of Ind-NZ series

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Senior Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar began preparations for the upcoming New Zealand Test series with a practice session at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Bhuvneshwar undergoes sports hernia surgery in London; rehab in NCA

Bhuvneshwar undergoes sports hernia surgery in London; rehab in NCA

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The Board did not specify any timeline for Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recovery but it is learnt that he will return to action during the Indian Premier League

Whatmore dispels doubts on NCA's rigidity

Whatmore dispels doubts on NCA's rigidity

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Director Dav Whatmore says the National Cricket Academy is a meaningful place where you learn a lot and have some fun and not one where you will be hammered with work or physical training.

PIX: Team India depart for Zimbabwe tour!

PIX: Team India depart for Zimbabwe tour!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The new-look Indian team to be captained by Shubman Gill departed for their upcoming tour for Zimbabwe on Tuesday.

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The new National Cricket Academy which was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Sunday has been renamed as the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

'Kohli, Rohit Also Need A Pat Sometimes'

'Kohli, Rohit Also Need A Pat Sometimes'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'What is the use of talent if that player plays so many Tests and averages below 35 after a few years of being in the Indian team?'

India's captain confident of World Cup win: 'We've ticked all the boxes'

India's captain confident of World Cup win: 'We've ticked all the boxes'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The feeling of near misses has haunted Harmanpreet Kaur for long but the Indian captain feels that her team has ticked all the boxes in its bid to cross the line in the Women's T20 World Cup beginning in the UAE from October 3.

India chase elusive title, kick off campaign against Kiwis

India chase elusive title, kick off campaign against Kiwis

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

ndia will not get a better opponent than New Zealand, which is not a fancied side like its Trans-Tasman neighbour. But the two-time runners-up are as tough as nails.

IPL 2024: Will SKY be fit for Mumbai Indians' opener?

IPL 2024: Will SKY be fit for Mumbai Indians' opener?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Rehab on track but will Surya be available for MI's first two games?

Which players will make 15-member squad for T20 World Cup?

Which players will make 15-member squad for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Squad for the mega event will be announced at end of April.

Pant to make Test return after 632 days!

Pant to make Test return after 632 days!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

'Obviously, he brings a lot of good things to the Test side. Not only from the batting point of view, but from the keeping point of view as well.'

Arshdeep, Khaleel in fray for New Zealand Test series

Arshdeep, Khaleel in fray for New Zealand Test series

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

It is understood that the selectors are looking to bring more variations into the pace attack and hence a left-arm seam and swing bowler could be added to the bouquet of pacers vying for a Test cap.

Patil to replace Whatmore as NCA Director

Patil to replace Whatmore as NCA Director

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Former India batsman Sandeep Patil will take over as Director of Cricket Operations of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bangalore, replacing Dav Whatmore who resigned from the post recently.

Nari Contractor slams NCA

Nari Contractor slams NCA

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

The former India captain is 'upset and hurt' at being removed as Talent Resources Development Officer for West Zone.

Spotted: Yuvraj Singh with Ojha at the NCA

Spotted: Yuvraj Singh with Ojha at the NCA

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Yuvraj Singh is busy working on his comeback at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore.

Why KL Rahul won't keep wickets initially in IPL

Why KL Rahul won't keep wickets initially in IPL

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul is all set to play for his franchise from the opening IPL game after getting all clear from the National Cricket Academy but he has been advised against wicket-keeping in the first few games.

Prithvi set to comeback to competitive cricket

Prithvi set to comeback to competitive cricket

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

India batter Prithvi Shaw to make his comeback to competitive cricket after being included in Mumbai's squad for the upcoming 2023-24 Ranji Trophy.

'Watch out for Riyan Parag 2.0'

'Watch out for Riyan Parag 2.0'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The promotion to No 4 has proved to be a turning point for Riyan Parag.

NCA rehab under scanner as debutant Shardul is ruled out of Hyderabad Test

NCA rehab under scanner as debutant Shardul is ruled out of Hyderabad Test

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Shardul Thakur's much-awaited Test debut turned into a nightmare as the India speedster was forced to leave the field due to a groin strain after bowling only 10 deliveries on the first day of the second Test against West Indies in Hyderabad on Friday.

Discipline, diet, rehab: All that went into making Suryakumar version 2.0

Discipline, diet, rehab: All that went into making Suryakumar version 2.0

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'I (had) never read a book in my life and I started doing that as well. Getting up in the morning, spending a good quality time at the rehab centre and focusing on everything, connecting myself, my brain and my body with the rehab and it helped me really well to recover a little faster.'

Whatmore plans to improve NCA

Whatmore plans to improve NCA

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

NCA director Dav Whatmore wishes to improve the already impressive facility further so that it can be more useful for Indian cricket.

How SKY got back in shape for T20 World Cup!

How SKY got back in shape for T20 World Cup!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Suryakumar Yadav is looking leaner and fitter than ever since his comeback to competitive cricket.

Kapil sacked as NCA Chairman

Kapil sacked as NCA Chairman

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

NCA vice-Chairman Ajay Shirke has been appointed acting chairman.