News for 'Board of Control Cricket in India'

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.

Dalmiya: Tactician who made business out of cricket

Dalmiya: Tactician who made business out of cricket

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

BCCI is one of the richest sporting bodies in world sports with a license to rule world cricket but it was Jagmohan Dalmiya who will be credited with it.

Better days for women's cricket?

Better days for women's cricket?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Do you think it is a good move to merge women's and men's cricket?

'Relief' for Indian cricket team from selfie-hunters

'Relief' for Indian cricket team from selfie-hunters

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The Indian cricketers will now fly in business class after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) approved the proposal to upgrade their domestic air travel.

'Atmosphere not right for Indo-Pak cricket'

'Atmosphere not right for Indo-Pak cricket'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Govt unlikely to allow Indo-Pak cricket in Dubai

Will India back NZ's Barclay for ICC chairman's post?

Will India back NZ's Barclay for ICC chairman's post?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to back the candidature of New Zealand's Greg Barclay over Singapore's Imran Khwaja in the elections for ICC chairman, a post vacated by India's Shashank Manohar after two terms in July this year.

Conflict of interest in cricket: Maken

Conflict of interest in cricket: Maken

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Sports minister Ajay Maken says he is "deeply concerned" about the conflict of interest in the Board of Control for Cricket in India, and even though the government cannot interfere, he feels sports federations should be accountable for their actions.

Dravid lists challenges of resuming cricket in bio-secure space

Dravid lists challenges of resuming cricket in bio-secure space

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'We're going to have to work with the Health Department and Government authorities to find out a way in which even if a player tests positive, the whole tournament isn't cancelled'

'ICC's structural changes a serious challenge to Sri Lanka Cricket'

'ICC's structural changes a serious challenge to Sri Lanka Cricket'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Sri Lanka Cricket is set to oppose the proposed changes in the International Cricket Council's administrative structure which seeks to place India, Australia and England in a position of power over the rest of the members.

Gavaskar slams decision to resume cricket with Pakistan

Gavaskar slams decision to resume cricket with Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to revive Indo-Pak bilateral cricket ties, saying Pakistan is not cooperating with the Mumbai terror attacks probe.

India players refused to play fifth Test vs England, says Ganguly

India players refused to play fifth Test vs England, says Ganguly

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly said their players refused to play the fifth and final Test against England due to COVID-19 concerns and denied that the upcoming IPL had played any part in the decision.

Why ICC and BCCI reluctant about PCB's hybrid model...

Why ICC and BCCI reluctant about PCB's hybrid model...

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Sethi has already indicated that if the Pakistan government doesn't give clearance or has security concerns about sending the team to India, PCB could ask the ICC to hold Pakistan's matches at a neutral venue.

I've always looked up to him: Prasidh Krishna

I've always looked up to him: Prasidh Krishna

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Pacer Prasidh Krishna, who is back in the Indian team after an injury lay-off, praised and thanked star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for his support during the National Cricket Academy (NCA) days.

WI T20Is: Rohit, Kohli out; Jaiswal, Varma picked

WI T20Is: Rohit, Kohli out; Jaiswal, Varma picked

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member squad led by Hardik Pandya for the T20I series against West Indies.

BCCI announces Rs 5 crore for victorious women's U-19 squad

BCCI announces Rs 5 crore for victorious women's U-19 squad

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a whopping cash reward of Rs 5 crore for India's women's Under-19 T20 World Cup-winning squad, which defeated England by seven wickets in the final at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on Sunday.

Players barred from using India logo in domestic cricket

Players barred from using India logo in domestic cricket

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has instructed match referees to ensure that none of the India players -- current or discarded -- sport the India logo either on their helmet or on their gear in domestic matches.

BCCI sidestepping issue on Board-bookie nexus?

BCCI sidestepping issue on Board-bookie nexus?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

- Media reports had claimed on Sunday that BCCI was sent a letter by international cricket's governing body about Thakur being seen with an alleged bookie Karan Gilhotra - 'Former BCCI president, N Srinivasan is trying to malign Thakur's image'

Viacom18 bags BCCI media rights for whopping US $721m!

Viacom18 bags BCCI media rights for whopping US $721m!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Media rights for the Indian cricket team is always a prized scalp and it was Viacom18 who bagged the deal on Thursday to broadcast India's home matches for the 2023-28 cycle.

Chetan Sharma resigns as chief selector after sting controversy

Chetan Sharma resigns as chief selector after sting controversy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

India's chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma submitted his resignation following controversy over his alleged outburst during a sting operation by a television news channel.

IPL to get extended 10-week window, says Jay Shah

IPL to get extended 10-week window, says Jay Shah

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah also said that there are no immediate plans to add more franchises to the 10-team competition and that any future additions must not dilute the quality of the product.

Indo-Pak cricket ties: PCB has given up

Indo-Pak cricket ties: PCB has given up

Rediff.com29 May 2016

The Pakistan government has restrained its Cricket Board from initiating any dialogue with the Board of Control for Cricket in India on the issue of a long-pending bilateral series, which has been scuttled repeatedly on account of volatile political ties between the two nations.

Will India travel to Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy?

Will India travel to Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

There were fears the decisions by New Zealand and England would again dampen the prospects of international cricket in Pakistan but Australia confirmed this month they would tour next year for the first time since 1998.

How Indian cricket survived despite controversies

How Indian cricket survived despite controversies

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Sanjay Jagdale on Thursday said Indian cricket has managed to survive the innumerable brush with controversies in recent years because of the robust system put in place by the BCCI's past masters such as M A Chidambaram and Jagmohan Dalmiya.

Pakistan sponsors terror, no cricket possible: BCCI

Pakistan sponsors terror, no cricket possible: BCCI

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Anurag Thakur on Friday ruled out any possibility of resumption of India-Pakistan cricketing ties after the recent Pakistan-backed terror attack on Uri, Jammu and Kashmir. Thakur called Pakistan a 'sponsor of terrorism' and said there was 'no question of playing cricket with such a nation'. "Priority is to expose Pakistan as a country which sponsors terrorism. No question of playing cricket which such a nation", Thakur said

ICC fears split in world cricket

ICC fears split in world cricket

Rediff.com1 May 2015

ICC confirmed it was investigating the registration of company names which it regarded as of 'concern to the sport of cricket'.

Chahal drops cryptic post after Asia Cup omission

Chahal drops cryptic post after Asia Cup omission

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Yuzvendra Chahal shared a cryptic response on not being selected for the team.

Australian cricketers 'willing to take pay cuts'

Australian cricketers 'willing to take pay cuts'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Josh Hazlewood said he was taken aback by news of the financial pressures CA was under situation, given that the Australian cricket season was all but over when the national lockdown brought sport to a halt in March. Former Test players have already forecast swingeing cuts for cricketers' salaries as the sport faces an expected financial crisis.

Champions League cricket in offing

Champions League cricket in offing

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Board officials from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England, Australia and India will meet on Thursday to discuss the finer points.

Will IPL 2022 be shifted out of India?

Will IPL 2022 be shifted out of India?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India and Indian Premier League team owners will discuss potential back-up venues for the upcoming edition of the league in a virtual meeting on Saturday.

'NADA will test cricketers whenever and wherever they want'

'NADA will test cricketers whenever and wherever they want'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

BCCI finally agreed to come under the ambit of NADA, in the process becoming a National Sports Federation despite being financially autonomous.

India's domestic players to finally receive dues

India's domestic players to finally receive dues

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has started clearing the long-standing dues of the domestic cricketers, who suffered financially after the 2020-21 season was curtailed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Manohar's contribution to Indian cricket invaluable: BCCI

Manohar's contribution to Indian cricket invaluable: BCCI

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The 59-year-old, former BCCI president, mailed his resignation letter to ICC CEO Dave Richardson without clarifying the exact reason for this sudden move to end what was to be a two-year-tenure.

I-Day celebrations: Govt wants BCCI to host India vs World XI match

I-Day celebrations: Govt wants BCCI to host India vs World XI match

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The government has sent a proposal to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to organise a cricket match on August 22 between India and the rest of the world as part of celebrations to mark 75 years of India's independence.

Indian Cricket in 2019: Kohli 'The King' on field, Ganguly 'The Maharaj' off it

Indian Cricket in 2019: Kohli 'The King' on field, Ganguly 'The Maharaj' off it

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli and Indian cricket remained an enduring love story and Sourav Ganguly held out promise for a path-breaking reign off the field in a year during which the country finally embraced pink ball Tests. There were the heartbreaks, the biggest one being a World Cup semi-final exit, and not to forget the anxious wait on what Mahendra Singh Dhoni might do next after being on a sabbatical for half the year.

BCCI CEO to look after board until appointment of new officials

BCCI CEO to look after board until appointment of new officials

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) administrative staff, under the supervision of chief executive officer (CEO) Rahul Johri, has taken over the day-to-day functioning of the board, two days after the removal of its president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke by the Supreme Court. Johri will also convene the senior selection committee meeting to pick the ODI and T20 teams for the upcoming series against England later this month.

Find out salaries of Shastri, Dhoni and Ranji cricketers

Find out salaries of Shastri, Dhoni and Ranji cricketers

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Shastri paid Rs 1.20 cr for three months

Are KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer match-fit for Asia Cup?

Are KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer match-fit for Asia Cup?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have not played matches. Playing in a big game like Asia Cup or World Cup is totally different, there is a lot going on. Your level of fitness has to be more than 100%. I hope they are fit.'

'Unfortunate that cricket not considered for Olympics'

'Unfortunate that cricket not considered for Olympics'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Former India cricket captain Ajit Wadekar is hopeful that with T20 becoming popular, the sport has a chance of figuring in the Games in future.

'If Rohit has been given a chance, then why not Rahul?'

'If Rohit has been given a chance, then why not Rahul?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra raised concerns over middle-order batter KL Rahul's omission from the squad against Afghanistan.

'Rinku Singh Robbed'

'Rinku Singh Robbed'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'I just hope he isn't another Sarfaraz Khan.'