News for 'Board of Control for Cricket'

BCCI's reluctance to give up autonomy blocking cricket's Olympics chances?

BCCI's reluctance to give up autonomy blocking cricket's Olympics chances?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

After the MCC Committee meetings this week, the panel of former players requested the BCCI to reconsider its stance.

Imran bats for resumption of Indo-Pak cricketing ties

Imran bats for resumption of Indo-Pak cricketing ties

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan on Monday said that Indo-Pak bilateral cricket series should take place as per schedule next month despite the prevailing political and diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

Venkatesh Prasad slams selectors for ignoring Sarfaraz

Venkatesh Prasad slams selectors for ignoring Sarfaraz

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad has come down heavily on the Board of Control for Cricket in India and its selectors, saying ignoring Sarfaraz Khan for the upcoming Test series against Australia is "unfair" and "an abuse of domestic cricket".

Bring Back The Cup Guys!

Bring Back The Cup Guys!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The 14-member Indian team left for Australia early on Thursday, October 6, 2022, to take part in the T20 World Cup.

'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

'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.

'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.

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.

Pant has cuts on forehead, ligament tear in knee: BCCI

Pant has cuts on forehead, ligament tear in knee: BCCI

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The BCCI on Friday gave details on Rishabh Pant's condition after the India wicketkeeper was hospitalised following a major car crash in the early hours of Friday morning.

'Distressed' PM Modi speaks with Pant's mother

'Distressed' PM Modi speaks with Pant's mother

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Rishabh's condition remains stable, and he has now been shifted to Max Hospital, Dehradun, where he will undergo MRI scans to ascertain the extent of his injuries and formulate his further course of treatment, as per the BCCI statement shared with the media.

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The former India all-rounder and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team's name appeared on the BCCI's Draft Electoral Rolls (on the BCCI's website) for the October 18 elections and Annual General Meeting as a representative of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, instead of KSCA secretary Santosh Menon.

Big 3 to lose clout? ICC Board calls for 'independent' chairman

Big 3 to lose clout? ICC Board calls for 'independent' chairman

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The ICC Board, at its first meeting of 2016 in Dubai on Wednesday, considered amendments made to the ICC's constitution in 2014 and agreed that, in order to avoid any potential conflicts of interest and follow best practice principles of good governance, it will seek to re-establish as quickly as possible the 'independent' position of ICC chairman.

Like Team India's One Blue Jersey?

Like Team India's One Blue Jersey?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik, Rishabh Pant, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Hooda and Deepak Chahar were seen posing in the new Team India jersey.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ranji roundup: UP down Karnataka; Mumbai in control

Ranji roundup: UP down Karnataka; Mumbai in control

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Young Karan Sharma led from the front with a calm and composed 93 not out as Uttar Pradesh knocked out favourites Karnataka with a five-wicket win in their Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.

Supreme Court to hear BCCI's plea on Ganguly, Shah on July 28

Supreme Court to hear BCCI's plea on Ganguly, Shah on July 28

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed senior advocate Maninder Singh as an amicus curiae to assist it in the matter related to the Board of Control for Cricket in India and fixed the hearing on the plea of the cricket body for amending its constitution concerning tenure of office bearers on July 28.

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?

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.

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.

COVID-19 has pushed back growth of women's cricket: Mithali

COVID-19 has pushed back growth of women's cricket: Mithali

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Legendary Indian skipper Mithali Raj feels the COVID-19 forced break may have pushed back the growth of women's cricket by at least two years. Mithali, Indian women's ODI captain and the world's highest run-getter in 50-over cricket, also said that a full-fledged women's Indian Premier League is still at least three years away although a fourth team can be added for the Challenger series.

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'.

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.

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

Government says 'No' to India vs Pakistan cricket series

Government says 'No' to India vs Pakistan cricket series

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Monday made it clear that the government will not allow any bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan till the time 'cross-border terrorism' does not stop.

7 Indian players to play County cricket

7 Indian players to play County cricket

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Pujara already has a three-year contract with Yorkshire and is set to play there again.

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.

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.

Blow for MI, Bumrah may miss IPL 2023!

Blow for MI, Bumrah may miss IPL 2023!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Mumbai Indians are braced for a huge setback as their premier pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss IPL 2023 after failing to recover from his injury.

Gayle calls for hefty paychecks for Indo-Pak WC clash

Gayle calls for hefty paychecks for Indo-Pak WC clash

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Gayle emphasises the massive revenues generated by these two teams whenever they face each other, especially in a World Cup.

West Indies brace for Ashwin's spin attack on Day 5

West Indies brace for Ashwin's spin attack on Day 5

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Siraj also disclosed that it was India's strategy to bat aggressively in the second innings and set a big target quickly for the home side.

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Days after the Board of Control for Cricket in India's request to the government for clearance on resumption of cricketing ties with Pakistan, the External Affairs Ministry said no decision has been taken on it.

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.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI recommends Ashwin for Arjuna award

Cricket Buzz: BCCI recommends Ashwin for Arjuna award

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who was named the Board of Control for Cricket in India's best player in the 2012-13 season, has been recommended for the Arjuna award this year.

Sharad Pawar inaugurates indoor cricket facility

Sharad Pawar inaugurates indoor cricket facility

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

A state-of-the-art indoor cricket facility was inaugurated on Friday at Bandra-Kurla Complex at Mumbai Cricket Association Indoor Cricket Academy by BCCI and MCA President Sharad Pawar.

When Cauvery lost out to Cricket

When Cauvery lost out to Cricket

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Cauvery matters to Chennai-ites, but not at the cost of cricket, or its home team, or its favourite captain, reports A Ganesh Nadar after watching Tuesday night's zinger of a game between CSK and KKR.

Bihar cricket body moves contempt plea against BCCI officials

Bihar cricket body moves contempt plea against BCCI officials

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The Cricket Association of Bihar (CAB) on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against Board of Control for Cricket in India's acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and others for allegedly violating the apex court's orders.

Harbhajan slams Pandya, Rahul for jeopardising reputation of cricketers

Harbhajan slams Pandya, Rahul for jeopardising reputation of cricketers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

On the show, Pandya had boasted about hooking up with multiple women and being open about it with his parents. Rahul was, however, a little more restrained in his responses on relationships and women.