News for 'player eligibility'

Asian Games: Last minute rule change robbed India a medal

Asian Games: Last minute rule change robbed India a medal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The Asian Games organisers' last minute decision to allow only one set of competitors in mixed team shooting events might have robbed India a medal.

Cricket Australia changes rules to lure back 'overseas' players

Cricket Australia changes rules to lure back 'overseas' players

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Sydney-born Robson, 24, is the leading run-scorer in the English County Championship this season with Middlesex and the focus of an 'Ashes-themed tug of war'.

Be A Selector! Pick Your IPL Team

Be A Selector! Pick Your IPL Team

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction.

Asian C'ships: Shooters Arjun, Tilottama win silver, book Olympic berth

Asian C'ships: Shooters Arjun, Tilottama win silver, book Olympic berth

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

A country can win a maximum of two quota places in a particular shooting event.

Like Uber, You Can Book A Drone Soon

Like Uber, You Can Book A Drone Soon

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

E-commerce players may soon rent out drones, so you can use them the way you book a cab on an app, and test viable use-cases for last-mile delivery.

Wrestlers suspend protest for a week; WFI elections by June 30

Wrestlers suspend protest for a week; WFI elections by June 30

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Following their meeting with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, the protesting wrestlers have agreed to suspend their protest for a week.

PGA Tour & LIV announcement leaves the world of golf stunned!

PGA Tour & LIV announcement leaves the world of golf stunned!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The world of golf was left stunned as the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV circuit, who have been involved in a bitter fight, announced a shock agreement!

Telecom gear makers want PLI scheme extended by a year

Telecom gear makers want PLI scheme extended by a year

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

With the spectrum auction now delayed till at least next May, the expected 5G orders for telecom equipment have not been sealed, the companies point out. Surajeet Das Gupta reports.

IPL franchises allowed to retain five players, Dhoni to return to CSK

IPL franchises allowed to retain five players, Dhoni to return to CSK

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

In a major boost for Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals -- the two teams who are making a comeback after serving a two-year ban -- they will be allowed to pick from the players, who turned out for Rising Pune Supergiants and Gujarat Lions squad in IPL in season 10.

Decision time for multiple-team CLT20 players

Decision time for multiple-team CLT20 players

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

A number of players scheduled to compete in the CLT20 have qualified to compete for multiple teams and will face a tough decision as the final squad deadline looms.

Mithali omission row: Players meet BCCI CEO, Powar summoned on Wednesday

Mithali omission row: Players meet BCCI CEO, Powar summoned on Wednesday

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Mithali was left out of the team despite being fit and Kaur had gone on to justify the call even after the humiliating eight-wicket loss on Friday. Both the senior players along with manager Trupti Bhattacharya met BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and GM (Cricket Operations) Saba Karim.

India says China issued invalid visas to three Indian athletes

India says China issued invalid visas to three Indian athletes

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

India on Friday strongly protested China's decision to issue invalid visas to some of its athletes for the Asian Games.

One Match Winning, Another In Vain

One Match Winning, Another In Vain

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Take a bow Rilee Roussow, Liam Livingstone/

Mo Farah backs Wilshere over national eligibility comments

Mo Farah backs Wilshere over national eligibility comments

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

British athlete Mo Farah, who is a big Arsenal fan, has joined football player Jack Wilshere in opposing the practice of sportsmen switching nationality to compete under a flag of convenience. Wilshere had provoked a fierce debate by saying the only people who should play for England are English people.

ICL ready to off-load Kiwi players

ICL ready to off-load Kiwi players

Rediff.com29 Mar 2009

The rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) is ready to off-load its New Zealand players like Shane Bond and Daryl Tuffey if requested, thus making them eligible for a national call-up. According to a report in The Sunday News in Wellington, the likes of Bond and Tuffey would be allowed to leave by the recession-hit league, which is fighting a grim battle to get International Cricket Council's recognition in the face of tough opposition from the powerful BCCI.

Hardik is a superstar: Kane Williamson

Hardik is a superstar: Kane Williamson

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

'I have seen the talent these players have and there are plenty of superstars in that team'

No age-cheating at AFC Under 16!

No age-cheating at AFC Under 16!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Conclusive scientific testing carried out on the players competing at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-16 Championship India 2016 has confirmed that there was no age-cheating at the tournament.

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

All the latest news from the summer transfer window...

Maha declares 'Dahi Handi' as official sport, Govindas to get jobs

Maha declares 'Dahi Handi' as official sport, Govindas to get jobs

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

In case of unfortunate death of a participant during the formation of human pyramids, his/her kin would get Rs 10 lakh as compensation from the state government. A player suffering serious injuries would receive Rs 7 lakh, while one with fractures would be paid Rs 5 lakh, he said.

GSM players see red

GSM players see red

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

GSM operators may face the music as DoT considers the decision of taking away excess spectrum.

National selector's job: Will increase in salary attract the likes of Sehwag?

National selector's job: Will increase in salary attract the likes of Sehwag?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The big names in Indian cricket, of late, have opted to stay away when it comes to applying for the national selector's job.

Shorts: Hockey India suspends 11 players after violence in Nehru Cup final

Shorts: Hockey India suspends 11 players after violence in Nehru Cup final

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Chief selector Chetan's fate depends on T20 World Cup

Chief selector Chetan's fate depends on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Unless India performs very well at the T20 World Cup, it could be curtains for chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma.

ICC okays four-day Test, SA-Zimbabwe to kickstart trial

ICC okays four-day Test, SA-Zimbabwe to kickstart trial

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The International Cricket Council on Friday approved four-day Tests on a trial basis, effectively giving green light to the Boxing Day Test between hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe from December 26-29.

FIFA to rule on players' status

FIFA to rule on players' status

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

FIFA's Status Committee will discuss the case of Tottenham Hotspur's Frederic Kanoute, Leeds United's Lamine Sakho and Valencia's Mohamed Sissoko.

Will he be the HOTTEST player to watch out for in IPL auction?

Will he be the HOTTEST player to watch out for in IPL auction?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Released by Delhi Daredevils, in-form batsman from Australia, Travis Head, could emerge as one of the most coveted players at next month's Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

'Vinesh, Bajrang could be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if...'

'Vinesh, Bajrang could be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if...'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat should be withdrawn from India's Asian Games squad if they lose the upcoming trials for the World Championships.

Make or buy: Electric vehicle makers' supply chain dilemma in India

Make or buy: Electric vehicle makers' supply chain dilemma in India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

With a million-odd electric vehicles (EVs) - two-wheelers, e-rickshaws, buses and passenger cars - expected to hit the road this calendar year, the shift from gasoline-powered vehicles has become irreversible. Now the question is whether the supply chain is ready for this shift. Key components - the high-powered lithium-ion battery and the cells which go with it, the electric motor, and the electronics powered by chips - account for nearly 60 per cent of the cost of an EV.

Guptill retirement rumours: Williamson clears the air

Guptill retirement rumours: Williamson clears the air

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has released veteran opener Martin Guptill from his central contract

Berhalter using Dutch learnings against the Netherlands

Berhalter using Dutch learnings against the Netherlands

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"If I wasn't in Holland, I don't think I would have had that background that really helped shape my ideas."

'South African cricket will welcome Dhoni with open arms'

'South African cricket will welcome Dhoni with open arms'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Contracted and domestic Indian players are not allowed to participate in any other T20 leagues except the IPL, and it remains a contentious issue.

Serbia players back banned Troicki: Djokovic

Serbia players back banned Troicki: Djokovic

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Banned Serbian tennis player Viktor Troicki was "innocent" of a doping violation and the country's Davis Cup team supported him, World No 1 Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday.

Uthappa retires from 'all forms of Indian cricket'

Uthappa retires from 'all forms of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Robin Uthappa called time on his international career as he retired from 'all forms of Indian cricket', while adding that he is looking forward to 'charting a new phase of my life'.

Tokyo Games golf qualifying extended to June next year

Tokyo Games golf qualifying extended to June next year

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The governing boards of the OWGR and WWGR determined in March that the rankings would be suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the 2020 Tokyo Games to be postponed until July 23-Aug. 8 next year.

Has Apple's Roller-Coaster Ride In India Ended?

Has Apple's Roller-Coaster Ride In India Ended?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The new mantra was to align Apple's ambition with the government's, focusing on Modi's favourite themes of Make in India, employment generation and India as a high-tech export hub.

Serena, Djokovic included in US Open entry list

Serena, Djokovic included in US Open entry list

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Serena Williams was included on the entry list for the US Open on Wednesday along with fellow former champion Novak Djokovic, who will not be able to compete due to his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

'Foxconn is clearly bullish about India'

'Foxconn is clearly bullish about India'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Foxconn means serious business in India. Its delegation to India was led by its Chairman Young Liu who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis, Moeen signed by CSK-owned Johannesburg Team

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis, Moeen signed by CSK-owned Johannesburg Team

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Du Plessis, who was also part of CSK in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2011 to 2021, except for 2016 and 2017, when the team was suspended, was recently roped in by the Johannesburg franchise.

Cricket: CA under fire over Smith's BBL absence

Cricket: CA under fire over Smith's BBL absence

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Netherlands' Kingma gets four-match suspension for ball-tampering.

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.