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Injured Jadeja ruled out of Asia Cup

Injured Jadeja ruled out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was on Friday ruled out of the Asia Cup after he sustained a knee injury.

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The former India all-rounder and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team's name appeared on the BCCI's Draft Electoral Rolls (on the BCCI's website) for the October 18 elections and Annual General Meeting as a representative of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, instead of KSCA secretary Santosh Menon.

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.

World Cup: Why Pakistan don't want to play in Chennai, Bengaluru

World Cup: Why Pakistan don't want to play in Chennai, Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Pakistan are wary of playing Afghanistan on a spin-friendly pitch in Chennai against the likes of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, who did well for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023.

IIM amendment bill proposing powers to Prez triggers autonomy debate

IIM amendment bill proposing powers to Prez triggers autonomy debate

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The bill to amend the IIM Act of 2017 was introduced in the Lok Sabha last Friday amid disruptions by opposition members over the Manipur violence issue.

Mohammed Siraj replaces injured Bumrah for remainder of T20I vs SA

Mohammed Siraj replaces injured Bumrah for remainder of T20I vs SA

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Bumrah was on Thursday ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a back stress fracture.

Will West Indies Tour determine Rohit's captaincy fate?

Will West Indies Tour determine Rohit's captaincy fate?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Rohit will lead Indian in the two-Test series in the West Indies and then perhaps sit with BCCI and decide on his future in traditional format.

Can't take my place for granted: Dhawan

Can't take my place for granted: Dhawan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

In the twilight phase of his career, Dhawan got a chance to lead the national team.

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Hasan Ali, who last played a Test against Sri Lanka in Galle in July, has picked up 77 wickets in 21 Tests.

ODI World Cup: Ashwin, Prasad picks youngster as India's potential X-factor

ODI World Cup: Ashwin, Prasad picks youngster as India's potential X-factor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

R Ashwin has urged selectors and team management to show faith in Tilak Varma and include the left-hander in the World Cup squad.

HC quashes Kerala guv's decision on 15 senate members

HC quashes Kerala guv's decision on 15 senate members

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The court said the chancellor's order to withdraw nominations of the members was not based on any reason and "was rather founded on prejudice".

Indian-origin MIT professor Hari Balakrishnan bags Marconi prize

Indian-origin MIT professor Hari Balakrishnan bags Marconi prize

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Hari Balakrishnan, an Indian-origin MIT professor, has received the prestigious Marconi Prize for his fundamental discoveries in wired and wireless networking, mobile sensing, and distributed systems.

'There has to be continuity and consistency in selection'

'There has to be continuity and consistency in selection'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'Selectors should have a clear idea about him (Pujara). Do they need him to play Test cricket anymore or do they want to continue with youngsters and communicate it to him. Somebody like Pujara can't be dropped, then picked, dropped again and then picked. Same with Ajinkya Rahane also.'

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.

Former India opener, noted curator Sudhir Naik dies

Former India opener, noted curator Sudhir Naik dies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

He played 85 first class games and scored nearly 4500 runs(4376) at an average of 35 plus and seven hundred including a double ton.

Collecting biological samples of convicts unconstitutional: Chidambaram

Collecting biological samples of convicts unconstitutional: Chidambaram

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The former Union home minister claimed that the provisions in the bill can be misused as the police can arrest and take fingerprints and DNA samples of even those who are taking part in political rallies.

Easwaran replaces injured Rohit in 1st Test vs B'desh

Easwaran replaces injured Rohit in 1st Test vs B'desh

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Pacer Navdeep Saini and uncapped Saurabh Kumar were named as replacements for injured Mohammad Shami and Ravindra Jadeja.

WT20: Rashid quits as Afghanistan captain after squad announced

WT20: Rashid quits as Afghanistan captain after squad announced

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The 22-year-old leg-spinner said on social media that he was not consulted by the ACB, who earlier named an 18-member squad and two reserve players for the tournament in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

New selectors: CAC may interview candidates on Dec 29

New selectors: CAC may interview candidates on Dec 29

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Chetan and his colleague Harvinder were in Delhi to watch the home team's match against Tamil Nadu, while Sunil Joshi is in Hyderabad watching the game between Assam and Hyderabad.

You are messing up chances, Srikkanth tells Pant

You are messing up chances, Srikkanth tells Pant

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Rishabh Pant is "messing up" his chances and should be given a break from international cricket to reinvent his game, said former chairman of selection committee Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

Binny & Co Take Charge At BCCI

Binny & Co Take Charge At BCCI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Roger Binny was elected unopposed at the BCCI's AGM in Mumbai alongside Jay Amit Shah, who was re-elected secretary for a second successive term.

'Gutted not to be leading the side for the first time at home'

'Gutted not to be leading the side for the first time at home'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

'The boys have all my support from the sidelines.'

Big update on Shreyas Iyer injury! KKR to miss their skipper?

Big update on Shreyas Iyer injury! KKR to miss their skipper?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

India skipper Rohit Sharma gave an update on Shreyas Iyer's recurring back injury and the captain didn't sound to optimistic of the batter playing anytime soon.

Former MyGovIndia chief Gaurav Dwivedi is new Prasar Bharati CEO

Former MyGovIndia chief Gaurav Dwivedi is new Prasar Bharati CEO

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Senior IAS officer and former MyGovIndia chief Gaurav Dwivedi was on Monday appointed the Chief Executive Officer of public broadcaster Prasar Bharati. A 1995-batch officer of Chhattisgarh cadre, Dwivedi will have a five-year tenure from the date he assumes charge. Currently, he is posted as Principal Secretary, Commercial Tax, in the Chhattisgarh government. "The President of India has today appointed, after due recommendation by the Selection Committee, Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, as Executive Member (Chief Executive Officer) in Prasar Bharati for a period of five years from his assumption of charge," a statement from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry said.

WTC Final becomes a do-or-die showdown for Rahane

WTC Final becomes a do-or-die showdown for Rahane

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Rahane stands at crossroads in his comeback Test

Parliament nod for data protection bill, to come into force in 10 months

Parliament nod for data protection bill, to come into force in 10 months

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 by voice vote following a walkout by opposition members over the Manipur issue.

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.

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As per ICC rule, every team has to submit its initial squad of 15 by September 5 but the final submission can be done by September 27

Antim Panghal wins 53kg trial despite legal battle

Antim Panghal wins 53kg trial despite legal battle

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The 19-year-old Panghal put up a dominant show in the 53kg category, winning all her bouts without much fuss.

Rahane retained for SA Tests; injured Jadeja, Axar out

Rahane retained for SA Tests; injured Jadeja, Axar out

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Ajinkya Rahane has been retained in India's Test squad, to be led by Virat Kohli, for the South Africa series later this month.

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.

Kabbadi Toilet Scandal: Dhawan Urges Yogi To Take Action

Kabbadi Toilet Scandal: Dhawan Urges Yogi To Take Action

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'This is very disheartening to see Kabaddi players at a State level tournament having food in toilet. Would request @myogiadityanath & @UPGovtSports to look into the same and take necessary action,'

Harmanpreet to lead as BCCI announces squad for Women's Asia Cup

Harmanpreet to lead as BCCI announces squad for Women's Asia Cup

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

India, who will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will launch their campaign with a clash against Sri Lanka

DK Isn't Cheeka's Choice For Finisher

DK Isn't Cheeka's Choice For Finisher

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

'Actual finishers are guys like Suryakumar Yadav. He is a brilliant finisher. You have Rishabh Pant, who is a brilliant finisher. You have Hardik Pandya, who is a brilliant finisher too.'

Under-19 star Raj Bawa gets India A call-up

Under-19 star Raj Bawa gets India A call-up

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Bawa, hero of India's U-19 World Cup winning campaign, is a fast medium bowler and left-handed hard-hitting middle-order batter.

T20 World Cup: Shami named as Bumrah's replacement

T20 World Cup: Shami named as Bumrah's replacement

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Mohammed Shami was named as the replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup.

Why Sarfaraz was not selected for Irani Cup

Why Sarfaraz was not selected for Irani Cup

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Mumbai's run machine Sarfaraz Khan was ruled out of the match because of injury.

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Jay Shah, son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will continue as BCCI secretary for his second consecutive term.

Bumrah to lead India in rescheduled Test vs Eng

Bumrah to lead India in rescheduled Test vs Eng

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Rohit tested positive during a warm-up match in Leicester last week.

'Rohit Sharma is India's No.1 cricketer'

'Rohit Sharma is India's No.1 cricketer'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Following the T20I series, the teams will play two Tests, which form a part of the 2021-23 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Mohali will host the first Test from March 4 to 8, while the second Test will be played in Bengaluru from March 12 to 16.