News for 'Board of Control For Cricket'

2nd Test: Should India Continue With Gill?

2nd Test: Should India Continue With Gill?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the second and final Test against South Africa?

BCCI's COA to meet Bangladesh cricket chief to discuss ICC reforms

BCCI's COA to meet Bangladesh cricket chief to discuss ICC reforms

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Committee of Administrators (COA) will meet Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Nazmul Hasan Papon on Wednesday to discuss the proposed constitutional reforms in the International Cricket Council along with the revenue sharing model.

Indian cricket team planning to help Kerala flood victims

Indian cricket team planning to help Kerala flood victims

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The Indian cricket team's contribution could be in the region of Rs 2 crore or more.

Delhi smog steals spotlight: SL-Bangla tie in jeopardy

Delhi smog steals spotlight: SL-Bangla tie in jeopardy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Uncertainty looms over Lanka-Bangla World Cup clash due to severe air pollution

'No place for racism in cricket'

'No place for racism in cricket'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Indian and Australian cricket boards announced their support to eradicate racism from the sport.

India's bowling coach says toss played part in WC loss

India's bowling coach says toss played part in WC loss

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

After the game, Mhambrey pointed out the contrast in the batting conditions in both innings and said in a video posted by Olympics.com.

Will the India-Pakistan cricket series finally happen in 2016?

Will the India-Pakistan cricket series finally happen in 2016?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is hopeful that following the thaw in India and Pakistan relations a breakthrough will come soon in the restoration of bilateral cricket ties with a short series in England likely to open doors in 2016.

Healy slams BCCI over no tour games for Australia ahead of Tests

Healy slams BCCI over no tour games for Australia ahead of Tests

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Ian Healy has taken a potshot at the Board of Control for Cricket in India, saying the idea behind Pat Cummins' side not playing a tour game in India ahead of next month's four-Test series is because "we no longer trust" the facilities provided by the host nation.

Can Bumrah single-handedly carry India to World Cup glory?

Can Bumrah single-handedly carry India to World Cup glory?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Madan Lal said that though it is great that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has made his return to the national side for the series against Ireland

Australia ready to share profits with other boards. Will BCCI agree?

Australia ready to share profits with other boards. Will BCCI agree?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Cricket Australia (CA) is open to parting with its multi-million-dollar television revenue from the high-profile India tours to Australia as part of a collective effort to preserve the financial health of the global game.

Indian cricketers sign contracts

Indian cricketers sign contracts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Twelve out of 17 leading players signed for graded payments.

'Rungta was an individual who lived and breathed cricket'

'Rungta was an individual who lived and breathed cricket'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan offered condolences on the death of former Board chief P M Rungta, describing him as an 'invaluable guide'.

India-Pakistan series is more than cricket: Dravid

India-Pakistan series is more than cricket: Dravid

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Former India captain Rahul Dravid shares his thoughts on Pakistan hosting India in a series in the UAE in December. Harish Kotian reports.

'Hoping India will give good news to cricketing world'

'Hoping India will give good news to cricketing world'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Condemning the attack on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headquarters in Mumbai by Shiv Sena workers protesting against the proposed Indo-Pak bilateral cricket series, International Cricket Council (ICC) president Zaheer Abbas said politics should never be mixed with sports.

HISTORIC! BCCI announces equal pay for men and women

HISTORIC! BCCI announces equal pay for men and women

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

BCCI secretary Jay Shah took to his official Twitter handle to announce the historical development.

BCCI to help ex-Test cricketers

BCCI to help ex-Test cricketers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

The BCCI said it will provide immediate financial assistance to needy ex-Test cricketers, including Mushtaq Ali and Vijay Hazare.

Anti-doping education for domestic cricket

Anti-doping education for domestic cricket

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

To educate India's domestic cricketers about the ICC's WADA-compliant Anti-Doping Code, the Board of Control for Cricket in India will conduct an education programme over the next two months.

BCCI's opposition in vain as ICC Board approves Big 3 rollback

BCCI's opposition in vain as ICC Board approves Big 3 rollback

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The majority of the International Cricket Council's Board members on Saturday voted in favour of restructured revenue sharing model including rollback of the Big 3 formula despite vehement opposition from Board of Control for Cricket in India's representative Vikram Limaye.

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf passes away

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf passes away

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Asad Rauf passed away due to a cardiac arrest in Lahore.

Pakistan cricket community ridicules BCCI boss Thakur's statement

Pakistan cricket community ridicules BCCI boss Thakur's statement

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Pakistan cricket community has ridiculed the statement given by the Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, saying even when ties between the two countries were better India had avoided playing Pakistan in a bilateral series.

No agreement with BCCI on ICC revamp: Cricket South Africa

No agreement with BCCI on ICC revamp: Cricket South Africa

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Cricket South Africa president Chris Nenzani denied reports that his Board has reached an agreement with the BCCI on the controversial ICC revamp proposals in lieu of reinstatement of their CEO Haroon Lorgat into mainstream administration.

'Deliberate campaign to malign Indian cricket'

'Deliberate campaign to malign Indian cricket'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

They tried their best to malign the highly-popular Indian Premier League (IPL) time and again by leveling charges of corruption and when that didn't that work they are now targeting the Indian players individually.

'India-Pakistan should forget everything and play cricket'

'India-Pakistan should forget everything and play cricket'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

After former India captain Sourav Ganguly and senior batsman Gautam Gambhir called for freezing ties with the arch-rivals Pakistan till the time cross-border terrorism does not end, veteran Pakistan batsman Younis Khan has made it clear that he wants to play cricket with India. The 38-year old cricketer wants India and Pakistan to resolve their disputes and resume playing cricket for the love of their fans. Younis also said that he wants cricket to return to Pakistan with the blanket ban on his nation's hosting rights lifted.

Why India opposed ICC's two-tier system for Test cricket

Why India opposed ICC's two-tier system for Test cricket

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

India played a key role in sinking a proposal for a two-tier structure in Tests but it should never have been up for discussion at the International Cricket Council's meeting, according to Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur.

Current situation not in best interest of cricketers: BCCI chief

Current situation not in best interest of cricketers: BCCI chief

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur conceded that the current crisis facing the BCCI is not in the best interest of cricketers but the Board will have to keep everything on hold till Supreme Court gives it's verdict on January 3.

Srinivasan on ICC revamp: Strong, commercial India good for world cricket

Srinivasan on ICC revamp: Strong, commercial India good for world cricket

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

A strong India would be good for world cricket, asserted BCCI President N Srinivasan as he defended the proposed structural revamp of the ICC under which the Indian Board would get a substantial control of the world body's functioning.

Naveen-ul-Haq stands up to Kohli's verbal jabs

Naveen-ul-Haq stands up to Kohli's verbal jabs

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The heat from the fiery IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is still being felt, as sparks continue to fly after the game.

'Golden period' ahead for Indian cricket: BCCI prez

'Golden period' ahead for Indian cricket: BCCI prez

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Besides Shastri, Rahul Dravid has been appointed as the team's overseas batting consultant and Zaheer Khan as the bowling coach by the three-man CAC team.

ICC hit by phishing scam; loses around $2.5 million

ICC hit by phishing scam; loses around $2.5 million

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The International Cricket Council was the target of cybercrime involving a wire transfer of a sizeable sum of money, roughly US$ 2.5 million.

Check out BCCI's plans for women's cricket

Check out BCCI's plans for women's cricket

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Top women cricketers, Punam Raut and Harmanpreet Kaur, on Saturday gave their thumbs up to Board of Control for Cricket in India's reported plans for women's cricket, like introduction of India 'A' series and inclusion of more domestic fixtures.

Umpires' exam for non-cricketers postponed

Umpires' exam for non-cricketers postponed

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The examination for non-cricketers was scheduled to be held on July 22 in Jaipur.

Windfall for domestic cricketers

Windfall for domestic cricketers

Rediff.com7 May 2004

BCCI has decided to give the domestic cricketers a ten-fold hike and pay upto Rs 52,000 for each match.

WI board offers BCCI 'mutually agreeable solution' on abandoned tour

WI board offers BCCI 'mutually agreeable solution' on abandoned tour

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

The West Indies Cricket Board has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to work for a "mutually agreeable solution" over its demand for 26.2 million pounds as compensation for the former's decision to abandon its tour to India.

Kohli-Gambhir spat causes stir off the field too

Kohli-Gambhir spat causes stir off the field too

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The intense exchange between Kohli and Gambhir caused a stir on national television.

Ind vs WI: No crowd in 1st T20I, CAB requests BCCI to allow spectators for last two T20Is

Ind vs WI: No crowd in 1st T20I, CAB requests BCCI to allow spectators for last two T20Is

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

India and West Indies will lock horns in the T20I series at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata from February 16.

'Yuvraj a hero not just in cricket but outside it too'

'Yuvraj a hero not just in cricket but outside it too'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Yuvraj Singh played pivotal roles in India winning the 2011 World Cup and the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.

'Stint in county cricket will give Cheteshwar valuable experience'

'Stint in county cricket will give Cheteshwar valuable experience'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Arvind Pujara, Cheteshwar Pujara's father, believes his son and Virat Kohli will bounce back.

How deep is Pujara's love for Test cricket!

How deep is Pujara's love for Test cricket!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Considering the Test format as the ultimate challenge for any cricketer, Cheteshwar Pujara, on Friday, said if he had to get an opportunity, he would still like to play the longest format.

BCCI bans journalist Majumdar for 2 years for threatening Saha

BCCI bans journalist Majumdar for 2 years for threatening Saha

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday slapped journalist Boria Majumdar with a two-year ban for bullying India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha.

Lorgat appointed Cricket South Africa's new CEO

Lorgat appointed Cricket South Africa's new CEO

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Former International Cricket Council CEO Haroon Lorgat was on Saturday appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Cricket South Africa (CSA), replacing the controversial Gerald Majola.