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IPL crisis: Special train for PBKS, DC players to Delhi

IPL crisis: Special train for PBKS, DC players to Delhi

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The match, which had started late due to rain, was called off in the 11th over of PBKS's innings after floodlights malfunctioned at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium.

Entire IPL will be held in India; remaining fixtures to be...: Jay Shah

Entire IPL will be held in India; remaining fixtures to be...: Jay Shah

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Saturday dismissed speculation that the IPL would be shifted to the UAE due to the upcoming general elections in the country between April 19 to June 1.

BCCI treasurer comes clean on Ganguly ouster: 'All rumours are baseless'

BCCI treasurer comes clean on Ganguly ouster: 'All rumours are baseless'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Dhumal said Ganguly was party to all the decisions made before the nominations were filed.

How IPL transformed Test matches and ODIs...

How IPL transformed Test matches and ODIs...

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

IPL has made all three formats more competitive: League chairman Dhumal

BCCI to meet IPL team owners: Auction purse may rise

BCCI to meet IPL team owners: Auction purse may rise

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The BCCI has invited owners of the 10 IPL teams for an informal meeting in Ahmedabad on April 16.

'My favourite bowler is Bumrah': MS Dhoni

'My favourite bowler is Bumrah': MS Dhoni

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni picked Jasprit Bumrah as his favourite bowler, but the multiple World Cup-winning former Indian skipper refrained from selecting between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as batsman of his choice

BCCI, Emirates board sign MoU to boost cricketing ties

BCCI, Emirates board sign MoU to boost cricketing ties

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The BCCI and Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and hosting agreement to boost cricketing ties between the two countries.

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'Yes, the playing conditions still vary over time. But you're still in control of what sort of works for you on a pitch. So, you might play on a new hybrid pitch for one game.'

Why is BCCI grateful to the ICC?

Why is BCCI grateful to the ICC?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The ICC from the next cycle will award the same prize money to men's and women's champions and runners-up teams at its global events.

Former India seamer Roger Binny is new BCCI president

Former India seamer Roger Binny is new BCCI president

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Binny succeeds former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

Hardik who? Rohit Sharma to lead India in T20 World Cup 2024

Hardik who? Rohit Sharma to lead India in T20 World Cup 2024

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Rohit Sharma to captain India in this year's T20 World Cup

India ready for quarantine in Australia to help tour proceed: BCCI official

India ready for quarantine in Australia to help tour proceed: BCCI official

Rediff.com8 May 2020

India captain Virat Kohli and his team mates would be ready to spend two weeks in quarantine in Australia if that helped the tour go ahead as planned later this year, a top official of the Board of Control for Cricket in India said. A cash-strapped Cricket Australia (CA) is banking heavily on the series, reportedly worth A$300 million ($195 million), to help it cope with an acute financial crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

Women's Premier League to be held from March 4-26 in Mumbai

Women's Premier League to be held from March 4-26 in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The start date of March 4 means that WPL will start eight days after the conclusion of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shah, the son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, will have his task cut out as the ICC looks to find an acceptable solution to implement the 'Hybrid Model' for the Champions Trophy originally scheduled in Pakistan.

BCCI plans training in 'safe location' for Kohli & Co

BCCI plans training in 'safe location' for Kohli & Co

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal on Monday said that their Cricket Operations and National Cricket Academy (NCA) teams are working on organising a training camp for the top Indian cricketers but didn't commit to any time frame amid the prevailing circumstances.

India snubs Pakistan! Asia Cup games relocated to Sri Lanka

India snubs Pakistan! Asia Cup games relocated to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Rohit Sharma led team won't travel to Pakistan, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed on Wednesday.

Staging T20 World Cup unrealistic amid COVID-19: Cricket Australia

Staging T20 World Cup unrealistic amid COVID-19: Cricket Australia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Last week, the International Cricket Council (ICC), after a board meeting, said a decision regarding the tournament will be made next month.

Why IPL chief won't allow Indian players in overseas T20 leagues

Why IPL chief won't allow Indian players in overseas T20 leagues

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

New Indian Premier League chairman Arun Dhumal said there can't be more than 10 teams in the IPL and why the BCCI will stick to its longtime stance on not allowing the Indian players to take part in overseas leagues.

BCCI won't rush players back despite facilities opening

BCCI won't rush players back despite facilities opening

Rediff.com18 May 2020

India's cricketers will not be rushed back into training even after the country gave the green light on Sunday for sports facilities to open, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said. India has extended a nationwide lockdown to May 31 as it tries to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, and while stadiums and sports complexes are reopening to allow athletes to train there will be no events staged that would draw spectators.

'We Want Players To Get Maximum Benefit'

'We Want Players To Get Maximum Benefit'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'Whichever teams have the best players they get a chance to retain them.
'There is a lot of scope for new players to come in and get their maximum value, given how the auction is structured.'

WPL FINAL PIX: Sachin, Rohit cheer for MI at Brabourne

WPL FINAL PIX: Sachin, Rohit cheer for MI at Brabourne

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar were present at the Brabourne Stadium as Mumbai Indians women's team took on the Delhi Capitals in the WPL final.

Who Is Papa Kohli Grinning At?

Who Is Papa Kohli Grinning At?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Glimpses during and after the GT-RCB game...

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

Ganguly files nomination for second stint as CAB chief

Ganguly files nomination for second stint as CAB chief

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The former India captain was the president from 2015 to 2019 before moving to the BCCI. The CAB polls are scheduled to be held on October 31.

KKR's new home ground? Agartala stadium in the race

KKR's new home ground? Agartala stadium in the race

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

The construction at the international stadium at Narsingarh began way back in 2017 with an estimated cost of Rs. 185 crore but the stadium is not yet ready.

India U19 heroes felicitated

India U19 heroes felicitated

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The colts were given Rs 40 lakh each for their stellar achievement

Foundation stone laid for new NCA in Bengaluru

Foundation stone laid for new NCA in Bengaluru

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

The foundation stone was laid in the presence of BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla, treasurer Arun Dhumal, joint secretary Jayesh George and NCA head VVS Laxman.

Indian cricket will be spineless if Ranji trophy is ignored: Shastri

Indian cricket will be spineless if Ranji trophy is ignored: Shastri

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Former head coach Ravi Shastri on Friday said that Indian cricket would become "spineless" if the currently postponed Ranji Trophy is ignored.

Is That Bhagwant Mann With Preity?

Is That Bhagwant Mann With Preity?

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur was in Dharamsala too.

Indian Cricketers' Association stands by Saha

Indian Cricketers' Association stands by Saha

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Following his tweet about the threat from a journalist, former head coach Ravi Shastri and former India stars Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Sigh came out in his support and asked Saha to reveal the name of the scribe.

'Plan is to generate money and plough it back into the game'

'Plan is to generate money and plough it back into the game'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

IPL: TV remains relevant but be more takers for digital medium

ICC has no relevance without BCCI: Thakur

ICC has no relevance without BCCI: Thakur

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

The former Board president also expressed hope that the Sourav Ganguly-led new body of BCCI would take up the issue with the ICC and get its due.

'What is ICC without BCCI?'

'What is ICC without BCCI?'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

New BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal spoke about his immediate priorities, which include increasing the Board's revenue despite the fact that the BCCI remains the richest body in international cricket.

BCCI to ask Saha about threat from 'Respected' journalist

BCCI to ask Saha about threat from 'Respected' journalist

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will ask out-of-favour senior wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha about the context of his tweet, which alleged that a journalist had threatened him for not agreeing to grant an interview.

Ganguly thanks players for making IPL a success

Ganguly thanks players for making IPL a success

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal echoed Ganguly's sentiment and hoped that the world's biggest T20 event will return to its full glory next year.

Gambhir on why India should tour Australia later this year

Gambhir on why India should tour Australia later this year

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes the BCCI should behave like a statesman amid the coronavirus crisis and he would have a lot more respect for the Indian cricket board if the national team tours Australia later this year. Gambhir was reacting to BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal's statement that if required, the Indian team could go into quarantine upon their arrival Down Under for the scheduled tour in the Australian summer.

BCCI mourns Yashpal Sharma's death

BCCI mourns Yashpal Sharma's death

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Treasurer Arun Dhumal remembered him as a man who never shied away from challenges.

Can Kolkata keep Ganguly in BCCI corridors of power?

Can Kolkata keep Ganguly in BCCI corridors of power?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

"Don't forget that there is an ICC chairman's nomination to be filed on October 20. Whether the powerful people in the BCCI have a change of heart, is the question," he said.

'Don't think any of the new T20 leagues can be a threat to IPL'

'Don't think any of the new T20 leagues can be a threat to IPL'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The IPL, with an estimated brand value of $8.4 billion, continues to attract the world's top players and coaches.

'No clarity now, premature to comment on Oct-Nov window for IPL'

'No clarity now, premature to comment on Oct-Nov window for IPL'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The IPL has been postponed till April 15 in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and with the country scheduled to go for another two week extension of the lockdown, it is but natural that the cash-rich league can't be held during its dedicated April-May window.