News for 'select-committee'

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.

'Nobody knows why Ishan Kishan isn't there'

'Nobody knows why Ishan Kishan isn't there'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Ishan Kishan has scored 796 runs in 32 T20I matches with 6 half-centuries and a strike rate of 124.37.

'Please let us compete in Paris, we need mental peace before Olympics'

'Please let us compete in Paris, we need mental peace before Olympics'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Paris Games quota-winning women wrestlers on Friday pleaded with the national federation not to subject them to selection trials, saying that every single step they take and every little thing they do from now on will have a bearing on India's medal chances at the Olympics.

3 more Maharashtra authors resign over Kobad Ghandy book row

3 more Maharashtra authors resign over Kobad Ghandy book row

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Amid a row over the Maharashtra government's decision to withdraw an award for the Marathi translation of alleged Maoist ideologue Kobad Ghandy's memoir, three members of the award selection committee have resigned from the state Literature and Culture Board citing "insult of democratic procedures".

Kumar Kushagra's surprise entry in India 'A' squad

Kumar Kushagra's surprise entry in India 'A' squad

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

In selectors' radar, Kumar Kushagra gets maiden India A call-up against England Lions

Shami ruled out of South Africa Tests

Shami ruled out of South Africa Tests

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the upcoming two-Test series in South Africa on fitness grounds

Gillespie has the cure for Pakistan's biggest weakness

Gillespie has the cure for Pakistan's biggest weakness

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Pakistan on Sunday appointed former Australia pace bowler Gillespie as coach of the men's Test side

India's squad for Aus T20I series: Suryakumar to lead; Axar returns

India's squad for Aus T20I series: Suryakumar to lead; Axar returns

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Suryakumar Yadav has been named captain for India's upcoming T20I series against Australia.

PM-led panel to meet on Mar 14 to appoint two new ECs

PM-led panel to meet on Mar 14 to appoint two new ECs

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Two vacancies of election commissioners came about following the resignation of Arun Goel on Friday and Anup Chandra Pandey's retirement on February 14.

Agarkar Has Lunch With Sachin, Yuvi

Agarkar Has Lunch With Sachin, Yuvi

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'Two things that keep us close are friendship and food.'

BCCI's ultimatum: No red-ball cricket, no IPL!

BCCI's ultimatum: No red-ball cricket, no IPL!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

India's centrally contracted players will have to play domestic red-ball cricket: Jay Shah

US House panel wants India to be part of NATO Plus

US House panel wants India to be part of NATO Plus

Rediff.com27 May 2023

In its set of recommendations, the China Committee said that economic sanctions against China in case of an attack on Taiwan will be most effective if key allies such as G7, NATO, NATO+5, and Quad members join, and negotiating a joint response and broadcasting this message publicly have the added benefit of enhancing deterrence.

Shreyas-Rahul get match practice, but are they Asia Cup-ready?

Shreyas-Rahul get match practice, but are they Asia Cup-ready?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

In the video, Iyer was seen firmly pushing a delivery from a fast bowler in the cover region with Rahul at the non-striker's end. As it was simulation, a local umpire was summoned to officiate.

Parliament special session to approve CEC appointment bill

Parliament special session to approve CEC appointment bill

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The session is likely to see the proceedings of Parliament move from the old building to the new Parliament building.

EC Arun Goel resigns days ahead of Lok Sabha poll announcement

EC Arun Goel resigns days ahead of Lok Sabha poll announcement

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

His tenure was till December 5, 2027, and he would have become Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) after incumbent Rajiv Kumar retired in February next year.

BCCI invites application for one selector: Who will be replaced?

BCCI invites application for one selector: Who will be replaced?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The BCCI on Monday invited applications to replace one among the five senior national selectors and in all likelihood, former pacer Salil Ankola would be the one on his way out as West Zone is already represented by chairman Ajit Agarkar.

India call up Avesh for second Test against SA

India call up Avesh for second Test against SA

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Shami had been picked in the initial squad for the two Tests, but was forced to withdraw due to fitness issues.

US House passes bill to ban Chinese app TikTok

US House passes bill to ban Chinese app TikTok

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Passed by the House by 352 to 65 votes, the bill now heads to the US Senate for it to be sent to the White House for the President to sign it into law.

Rahul may face axe; Hardik set to lead India in T20s

Rahul may face axe; Hardik set to lead India in T20s

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'Hardik will lead the side. As far as KL Rahul is concerned, his T20I days seem to be numbered'

Gave him a lollypop to suck on: Harbhajan on Chahal's selection

Gave him a lollypop to suck on: Harbhajan on Chahal's selection

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

A day after India announced their squad for the all-important tour of South Africa, former spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday questioned Yuzvendra Chahal's selection for the tour, and said that they gave him a "lollypop to suck on."

T20 World Cup: Leave out Kohli at your own peril

T20 World Cup: Leave out Kohli at your own peril

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Kohli is the man for the big occasion and has been scoring runs consistently across formats, says Harish Kotian.

Rohit and Virat should open at T20 World Cup: Ganguly

Rohit and Virat should open at T20 World Cup: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

For him, selection for T20 World Cup shouldn't be based on one IPL season.

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.

Cool head, sound technique drivers of Uday Saharan's success

Cool head, sound technique drivers of Uday Saharan's success

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Uday Saharan plays copybook, conventional cricket, his style which has so far given India dividends.

Kohli back; Rohit to lead squad in Afghanistan T20Is

Kohli back; Rohit to lead squad in Afghanistan T20Is

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan has been revealed, with key players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli included.

Duleep Trophy: Out-of-favour India batter to lead South Zone

Duleep Trophy: Out-of-favour India batter to lead South Zone

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Out of favour India batter Hanuma Vihari will be leading the South Zone squad in the upcoming Duleep Trophy tournament.

ODI World Cup: Ashwin replaces injured Axar Patel in India's final squad

ODI World Cup: Ashwin replaces injured Axar Patel in India's final squad

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India announced their final squad for the ICC Men's ODI World Cup with the injured Axar Patel dropped from the final squad and Ravichandran Ashwin making his way into the 15-member team.

Why Srikkanth would have picked Shami over Harshal for WC

Why Srikkanth would have picked Shami over Harshal for WC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

'I mean, they can say (he is) not in the scheme of things, he's only for Test cricket or one day cricket but we are playing in Australia. That guy has done well last IPL, so Shami is the must in my team.'

India will need to blend youth with experience at WC: Smith

India will need to blend youth with experience at WC: Smith

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The former South Africa captain said the inclusion of cricket in the Olympic Games is a big push to attract more countries to the game and it is a big chance for cricket to challenge football in terms of global sports.

'Pakistan forced India to sack captain'

'Pakistan forced India to sack captain'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'They fired their chief selector, selection committee, changed the captain because they couldn't digest how Pakistan went ahead of them.'

Duleep Trophy: Jayant replaces Mandeep as North Zone skipper

Duleep Trophy: Jayant replaces Mandeep as North Zone skipper

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Haryana all-rounder Jayant Yadav will lead North Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy after senior batter Mandeep Singh was ruled out of the tournament owing to an injury.

Did Ganguly Influence Team Selection?

Did Ganguly Influence Team Selection?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Cricket fans berated BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and BCCI Secretary Jay Amit Shah for undermining the role of different stakeholders and 'ruining Indian cricket'.

Uniform Civil Code bill tabled in Utt'khand assembly amid Jai Shri Ram chants

Uniform Civil Code bill tabled in Utt'khand assembly amid Jai Shri Ram chants

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Several Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states in the country, including Gujarat and Assam, have expressed their keenness to follow the Uttarakhand UCC as a model.

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Mahua asserted that despite all efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party to "sound the death knell" for constitutional democracy, India is too great a country to be destroyed by the fascists.

IPL 2024: How god-fearing Mayank turned struggle into success

IPL 2024: How god-fearing Mayank turned struggle into success

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The Delhi youngster had had his fair share of struggles while transforming from a frail 15-year-old to a frighteningly quick fast bowler.

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.

New faces for Windies Tour: Pujara, Umesh under threat

New faces for Windies Tour: Pujara, Umesh under threat

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav's places could come under the scanner before the team travels to West Indies for a two-Test series.

Will Ashwin, Tilak find their way into 17-member Asia Cup squad?

Will Ashwin, Tilak find their way into 17-member Asia Cup squad?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

With key players -- KL Rahul (thigh) and Shreyas Iyer (lower back) yet to prove their fitness, the BCCI top brass and selectors could opt for safer options that gives them an opportunity to check all available players in the five (six if they reach final) Asia Cup games in Sri Lanka.

AAP's Raghav Chadha changes X bio after RS suspension. It says...

AAP's Raghav Chadha changes X bio after RS suspension. It says...

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

His suspension on Friday followed a motion moved by Leader of the House Piyush Goyal who sought action against the AAP leader for including names of some members of the Upper House without their consent in a proposed select committee for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

SC refuses to stay appointments of ECs under new law

SC refuses to stay appointments of ECs under new law

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna, Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih told the petitioners, who pointed out that a meeting for the selection of ECs was pre-poned, to file a separate application pointing out the fact.