News for 'Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI'

India, Afghanistan for cricket ties

India, Afghanistan for cricket ties

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

Both mutually agreed to work towards establishing cricket ties and as a first step a BCCI delegation would visit the neighbouring\n\ncountry soon.

Bio-bubble breach: BCCI set to back its players as 5 sent in isolation

Bio-bubble breach: BCCI set to back its players as 5 sent in isolation

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Five India Test players, including vice-captain Rohit Sharma, opener Shubman Gill and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, have been placed in isolation and an investigation launched into a possible breach of the COVID-19 bio-security protocol by them, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.

BCCI vs Lodha panel: SC adjourns hearing till December 14

BCCI vs Lodha panel: SC adjourns hearing till December 14

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned the hearing regarding the Justice (Retd.) R.M Lodha-led committee's recommendations and the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) constant reluctance to accept all recommendations till December 14.

No question of forfeiting 5th Test, says BCCI VP Shukla

No question of forfeiting 5th Test, says BCCI VP Shukla

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president Rajeev Shukla says negotiations with the England and Wales Cricket Board are underway to resolve issues "amicably" following the cancellation of the fifth and final Test of the series, which was scheduled to commence in Manchester on Friday.

Team India not Team BCCI: SC

Team India not Team BCCI: SC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

The Supreme Court observed that the manner in which the BCCI seeks permissions from the Centre, its team appears to be 'Team India' and not 'Team BCCI'.

Shreyas Iyer to join India's squad for second Australia Test

Shreyas Iyer to join India's squad for second Australia Test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has successfully completed his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy following a back injury and will join India's squad ahead of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia, beginning New Delhi on Friday.

BCCI keen to get fans back in stands for England T20Is

BCCI keen to get fans back in stands for England T20Is

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has already informed its members that no tickets would be put on sale for the first two Tests between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium as both the games will be played behind closed doors.

IPL 2025: Defending champs KKR to face RCB in season opener

IPL 2025: Defending champs KKR to face RCB in season opener

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

The 18th edition of the prestigious tournament will commence on March 22, 2025 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and the Final will be played on May 25, 2025 at the same iconic venue.

'Loving this already': Harmanpreet on donning India Test jersey

'Loving this already': Harmanpreet on donning India Test jersey

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Harmanpreet shared the photo on one of her Instagram Stories

BCCI confident 'India can carry the momentum into England'

BCCI confident 'India can carry the momentum into England'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Heaping praise over the the Rohit Sharma-led side, Khanna congratulated head coach Ravi Shastri and the entire team for their 'great achievement', while giving special mention to Karthik's performance.

MCC recommends limiting bilateral ODIs

MCC recommends limiting bilateral ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'In many ways, cricket is growing and, on the surface, seems financially strong. However, we are increasingly seeing a game which focuses on a powerful few, as opposed to a democratic and inclusive approach for the benefit of the whole sport.'

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Attorney General urges SC to recall order

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Attorney General urges SC to recall order

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

The Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi, on Friday, asked the Supreme to recall its order on the BCCI in the case regarding the Lodha recommendations to be followed by the Indian cricket board.

IPL will only be staged abroad as a last resort: BCCI

IPL will only be staged abroad as a last resort: BCCI

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will only consider staging the Indian Premier League (IPL) abroad as a last resort if there is no other way to salvage the lucrative limited-overs tournament this year, a top BCCI official said. The annual tournament was originally scheduled to begin on March 29 but was postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19. India's death toll from the pandemic surpassed 20,000 on Tuesday.

Ashwin wants THIS country to host Asia Cup 2023

Ashwin wants THIS country to host Asia Cup 2023

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Ashwin suggested that the Asia Cup 2023 should be shifted to Sri Lanka instead of being held in Pakistan.

Will BCCI announce Team India coach by June 6?

Will BCCI announce Team India coach by June 6?

Rediff.com25 May 2015

After a closed door meeting at Indian cricket board president Jagmohan Dalmiya's residence in Kolkata on Monday, Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur said that national team's support staff, including the Team Director, will be announced by June 6, a day before the team leaves for tour of Bangladesh.

IPL drought row: BCCI's last-gasp effort to save matches in Maharashtra...

IPL drought row: BCCI's last-gasp effort to save matches in Maharashtra...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

In the wake of worsening drought situation in Maharashtra, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Tuesday, informed the Bombay High Court that recycled sewage water will be used for maintaining pitches for the 17 Indian Premier League matches to be held in Mumbai and Pune.

BCCI president lauds Team India's 'stupendous' performance

BCCI president lauds Team India's 'stupendous' performance

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

The disappointment of a semi-final exit notwithstanding, BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya congratulated the Indian cricket team.

BCCI invites applications for MSK Prasad and Gagan Khoda's replacements

BCCI invites applications for MSK Prasad and Gagan Khoda's replacements

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Along with the senior selection committee, the entire women's selection panel will be overhauled

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.

Will BCCI's Ganguly, Shah get an extension?

Will BCCI's Ganguly, Shah get an extension?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear after two weeks the applications which have raised issues relating to the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The matter came up for hearing before a bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justice L Nageswara Rao.

Will BCCI take action against Shastri for 'abusing' Mumbai curator?

Will BCCI take action against Shastri for 'abusing' Mumbai curator?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur on Monday said action will be taken against team director Ravi Shastri if he is found guilty of reportedly abusing Mumbai Cricket Association curator Sudhir Naik following India's defeat in the fifth and final One-Day International against South Africa on Sunday.

BCCI chief may have committed perjury, observes SC

BCCI chief may have committed perjury, observes SC

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chairman Anurag Thakur prima facie appears to have committed matter of perjury in relation to demanding an intervention via a letter from the International Cricket Council (ICC) in order to sidestep the implementation of the Justice (Retd.) R M Lodha-led committee recommendations.

BCCI to seek government nod to hold IPL in UAE

BCCI to seek government nod to hold IPL in UAE

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'We will continue to look at the coronavirus situation till September then we will decide whether we host the tournament in India or UAE'

BCCI pledges Rs 10 crore for Olympics contingent

BCCI pledges Rs 10 crore for Olympics contingent

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has pledged a donation of Rs 10 crore for the training and preparation of the country's Olympic-bound athletes

Indian football seeks cricket cash

Indian football seeks cricket cash

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

India's cash-starved football body has held out a begging bowl to the affluent Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), seeking funds to support the national side's preparations for the 2011 Asian Cup finals in Qatar. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has requested a one-time assistance for its "Goal 2011" project and the BCCI is likely to give Rs 10 crores, the Telegraph newspaper reported on Tuesday.

BCCI bosses spar over e-auction process

BCCI bosses spar over e-auction process

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

CEO Rahul Johri and acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary sparred over e-mails with regards to the board's first-ever e-auction for the media rights

TNCA, Haryana, Maharashtra barred from attending BCCI AGM

TNCA, Haryana, Maharashtra barred from attending BCCI AGM

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The three non-compliant units will not have any voting rights in case there is an election during the BCCI AGM.

Kerala Cricket Association chief to discuss Sreesanth's life ban with BCCI

Kerala Cricket Association chief to discuss Sreesanth's life ban with BCCI

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) president T C Mathew on Thursday said he is planning to take up the matter of banned pacer S Sreesanth with senior Board of Control for Cricket in India official Arun Jaitley.

Ganguly wants India to play pink-ball Tests in every series

Ganguly wants India to play pink-ball Tests in every series

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Encouraged by the turnout in Kolkata, other Indian venues are now ready to host day-night Tests, Ganguly said.

Competition Commission slaps Rs 52-cr penalty on BCCI

Competition Commission slaps Rs 52-cr penalty on BCCI

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The Competition Commission on Wednesday imposed a fine of Rs 52.24 crore on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for anti-competitive practices with respect to the Indian Premier League.

AGM: BCCI to take decision on new IPL teams

AGM: BCCI to take decision on new IPL teams

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

BCCI has sent a 23-point agenda to all affiliated units 21 days prior to the holding of the AGM.

BCCI plans amending constitution to benefit Ganguly

BCCI plans amending constitution to benefit Ganguly

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The BCCI wants that the president and secretary be allowed to serve two consecutive terms

IPL Fan Parks return after 2019!

IPL Fan Parks return after 2019!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League will see the favourite IPL fan parks make a comeback after 2019.

On this day: India won the ICC Champions Trophy

On this day: India won the ICC Champions Trophy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

It was on this day that the MS Dhoni-led team beat England by five runs in a rain-curtailed final in Birmingham to win the ICC Champions Trophy.

Indian government to decide fate of IPL, not BCCI: Rijiju

Indian government to decide fate of IPL, not BCCI: Rijiju

Rediff.com24 May 2020

India's sports minister on Sunday said any decision to allow the Indian Premier League to go ahead this year would be taken by the government, not the Board of Control for Cricket in India, and would be based on how well the country has contained the novel coronavirus. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said the IPL would go ahead only if there is no risk to public health.

No BCCI invite for Bedi, Viswanath for India's 500th Test

No BCCI invite for Bedi, Viswanath for India's 500th Test

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Former India captains Bishan Singh Bedi and Gundappa Viswanath are yet to get an invite from the BCCI for country's historic 500th Test match against the visiting New Zealand side starting September 22 in Kanpur. With the Test match starting on Thursday, neither 69-year-old Bedi who has led India in 22 Tests nor Viswanth, who captained in two Tests have received any written or telephonic communication from the Board. "Till this evening, I have not received any invitation. And I am not at all annoyed about it. It's BCCI's event and it's their prerogative to invite whomsoever they want to. At this stage of my life, I can't get bitter about all these things," the left-arm spin wizard told PTI.

Azhar bats for IPL matches in Hyderabad

Azhar bats for IPL matches in Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Rama Rao, Minister for IT and Municipal Administration, on Sunday appealed to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to include Hyderabad as one of the venues for the upcoming season of IPL.

What Is Sachin Praying For?

What Is Sachin Praying For?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Sachin Tendulkar performs Jal Abhishek at the Kashi Vishwanath temple.

How Jay Shah plans to aid cricket's growth in Africa

How Jay Shah plans to aid cricket's growth in Africa

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Asian Cricket Council is set to play a role in helping grow the game in Africa through a plan prepared by ACC chief Jay Shah.

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.