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CoA clears Rahul Dravid's appointment as head of cricket at NCA, says former India captain has not conflict of interest case
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CoA clears Rahul Dravid's appointment as head of cricket at NCA, says former India captain has not conflict of interest case

Rahul Dravid found himself embroiled in a conflict of interest case after his appointment at NCA since he is an employee of India Cements which owns the Chennai Super Kings franchise in the IPL.

Narendra Hirwani appointed as spin consultant for India's women's team, will work on select assignments
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Narendra Hirwani appointed as spin consultant for India's women's team, will work on select assignments

It has been learnt that Hirwani, who played 17 Tests and 18 ODIs for India, will travel with the team on select assignments starting with the home series against South Africa in September.

Rahul Dravid yet to take charge of National Cricket Academy because of 'conflict of interest'
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Rahul Dravid yet to take charge of National Cricket Academy because of 'conflict of interest'

Rahul Dravid is yet to take charge of the NCA since he is a paid employee with India Cements which could be a conflict of interest

Rahul Dravid to take charge as head of cricket at National Cricket Academy on 1 July
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Rahul Dravid to take charge as head of cricket at National Cricket Academy on 1 July

As NCA's Head of Cricket, Rahul Dravid will groom the next generation of cricketers and chart out a roadmap for junior cricket.

Rahul Dravid will need to apply for NCA head coach job after BCCI decides to invite applications
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Rahul Dravid will need to apply for NCA head coach job after BCCI decides to invite applications

The BCCI will be inviting applications for the newly created position of head coach and Dravid, who is already in charge of India A and the U-19 team, is the front-runner for the job.

BCCI conducts workshop at NCA to bridge gap in fitness standards between Team India and domestic sides
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BCCI conducts workshop at NCA to bridge gap in fitness standards between Team India and domestic sides

India captain Virat Kohli has always made fitness a non-negotiable subject while representing the country and very soon there could be a system where state team trainers have to follow the training routine of the senior national team.

Inspired by Rahul Dravid, PCB plans to hire former players as coaches and managers of age group teams
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Inspired by Rahul Dravid, PCB plans to hire former players as coaches and managers of age group teams

Younis Khan, who retired last year after becoming Pakistan's highest Test run-getter and the first to reach 10,000 runs in the format, has expressed interest in coaching junior players if the board gave him "full freedom" to implement his program.

Rahul Dravid presents plan to BCCI to get young cricketers ready for alternate careers, says report
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Rahul Dravid presents plan to BCCI to get young cricketers ready for alternate careers, says report

Rahul Dravid, who is in charge of India U-19 and 'A’ team, spoke to the cricket board officials recently to start a programme which would help improve the life skills of youngsters

Rishabh Pant says he will prepare for upcoming West Indies Tests by keeping on turners at National Cricket Academy
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Rishabh Pant says he will prepare for upcoming West Indies Tests by keeping on turners at National Cricket Academy

Brimming with confidence after his maiden Test hundred in England, young Rishabh Pant is now aiming to fine-tune his wicket-keeping skills at the NCA ahead of the two-Test series against the West Indies

Wriddhiman Saha returns to India after undergoing shoulder surgery, to begin rehab after three weeks
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Wriddhiman Saha returns to India after undergoing shoulder surgery, to begin rehab after three weeks

Back to country after undergoing a shoulder surgery in Manchester, wicketkeeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha says the recovery period seems more difficult than facing fast bowlers.

Wriddhiman Saha to undergo shoulder surgery in Manchester after failed rehabilitation with NCA
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Wriddhiman Saha to undergo shoulder surgery in Manchester after failed rehabilitation with NCA

Wriddhiman Saha will undergo surgery in the coming weeks, after a failed period of rehabilitation resulted in exacerbating a posterosuperior labral tear.

India vs England: Wriddhiman Saha to nurse career-threatening shoulder injury after bungled rehab at NCA
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India vs England: Wriddhiman Saha to nurse career-threatening shoulder injury after bungled rehab at NCA

Believed to be a minor thumb injury till now, Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha is actually nursing a career-threatening shoulder problem caused by a "bungled" rehabilitation programme at the National Cricket Academy, a top BCCI official has claimed.

India's top cricketers yet to receive revised salaries; BCCI acting secretary points to General Body's pending approval as reason
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India's top cricketers yet to receive revised salaries; BCCI acting secretary points to General Body's pending approval as reason

The players leave for the nearly three-month long tour of UK (Ireland and England) on 23 June and the officials will be gathered trying to thrash out a way forward at the SGM, which has set out a 10-point agenda for the meet.

Rohit Sharma clears Yo-Yo test to prove fitness for upcoming tour to England, Ireland; lashes out at critics on Twitter
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Rohit Sharma clears Yo-Yo test to prove fitness for upcoming tour to England, Ireland; lashes out at critics on Twitter

Last week, skipper Virat Kohli and veteran MS Dhoni along with other UK-bound limited overs specialists had cleared the Yo-Yo Test, save Ambati Rayudu.

MS Dhoni, Siddarth Kaul train at National Cricket Academy to prepare for England tour
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MS Dhoni, Siddarth Kaul train at National Cricket Academy to prepare for England tour

MS Dhoni, who took the Yo-Yo test on 15 June with other limited-overs specialist, had stayed back and perhaps waited for the hullabaloo around the team to die down before taking the field.

Virat Kohli clears Yo-Yo test; Ambati Rayudu fails and set to be dropped from India's tour of Ireland and England
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Virat Kohli clears Yo-Yo test; Ambati Rayudu fails and set to be dropped from India's tour of Ireland and England

Virat Kohli is all set to take part in the two-match T20Is in Ireland after clearing the Yo-Yo test but middle-order batsman Ambati Rayudu is set to be dropped after failing to attain required parameters.

IPL 2018: RCB's Yuzvendra Chahal to take Narendra Hirwani's guidance ahead of Ireland and England tour
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IPL 2018: RCB's Yuzvendra Chahal to take Narendra Hirwani's guidance ahead of Ireland and England tour

Chahal has emerged as India's frontline spinner in limited overs format alongside chinaman Kuldeep Yadav, post the Champions Trophy in June last year

BCCI forgoes Rahul Dravid's advice on 'outdated' coaching manual at NCA, will persist with old manual
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BCCI forgoes Rahul Dravid's advice on 'outdated' coaching manual at NCA, will persist with old manual

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not paid heed to India 'A' and U-19 coach Rahul Dravid's advice of renewing the 'outdated' coaching manual at the National Cricket Academy.

Zaheer Khan feels exposure and awareness reasons behind continuous improvement in India's fast bowling
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Zaheer Khan feels exposure and awareness reasons behind continuous improvement in India's fast bowling

Zaheer Khan speaks on use of knuckle ball in IPL 2018, sudden improvement in Indian fast bowling and why workload has to be managed by the fast bowlers.

Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami says winning a World Cup title is her ultimate dream
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Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami says winning a World Cup title is her ultimate dream

Jhulan said the process has begun and the upcoming series against England, Australia and Asia Cup will provide ample opportunities to sharpen their skills.