Former India cricketers on Monday hailed the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to appoint retired greats Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly in its cricket advisory committee, terming it a 'step in the right direction'. However, there were some who asked why its veteran cricketers are forgotten.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India's tournament committee announced on Friday that the forthcoming domestic season begins with the Duleep Trophy starting on October 15 while the prestigious Ranji Trophy will start from December 7 and continue till March 12.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan has clarified his recent comment on agreeing to play series in India, saying that it was related to the contract signed between his board and the Board of control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2014.
The ICA is not affiliated to Federation of International Cricketers' Association (FICA) and is only open to former men and women cricketers, unlike the players' associations in most countries.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday extended the deadline to apply for the post of head coach till July 9, ensuring that a broader pool is available to choose from after Anil Kumble's acrimonious exit.
Dismissing reports of a rift in the Indian dressing room after their first-ever One-Day International series loss to Bangladesh, former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has said such talk is normal when a team loses.
The BCCI chief ruled out the possibility of the issue figuring at the ICC's Executive Committee meeting.
'Whatever the reforms the Supreme Court has approved for BCCI, it won't be possible to implement it all.'
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed modification of BCCI's constitution and paved the way for its president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah to continue in office without having to serve the mandatory cooling-off period.
India opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of the remaining two T20 Internationals against Sri Lanka following a wrist injury.
Indian cricket, it seems, pays overwhelming obeisance to a vapid, old adage: The more it changes, the more it remains the same.
'I look to make a comeback in the Indian team,' Shanthakumaran Sreesanth tells Rediff.com's Harish Kotian.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive David White has confirmed that Kiwi players involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 would be allowed to re-join their franchises and complete the competition when it re-starts in September.
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