News for 'Board of Control for Cricket'

'Dawood is in Karachi and you expect us to play cricket'

'Dawood is in Karachi and you expect us to play cricket'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur made it clear that there will be no cricketing ties with Pakistan until they stop giving shelter to mafia Don Dawood Ibrahim and not make attempts to indulge in dialogue with separatist leaders.

No big raise for cricketers!

No big raise for cricketers!

Rediff.com10 May 2004

There's No Stopping Chakravarthy!

There's No Stopping Chakravarthy!

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Bumrah, DreRus or Varun Chakravarthy: Who bowled the best spell?

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.

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.

Lanka ICL 'rebels' can play domestic cricket

Lanka ICL 'rebels' can play domestic cricket

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Sri Lanka Cricket's interim committee softened its stand on its Indian Cricket League players at a meeting in Colombo a couple of days ago.

Should India play cricket with Pakistan in the UAE?

Should India play cricket with Pakistan in the UAE?

Rediff.com11 May 2015

PCB said on Sunday it expects bilateral series with India to resume.

PIX: NZ trounce Afghanistan to continue winning start!

PIX: NZ trounce Afghanistan to continue winning start!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Mitchell Santner and Lockie Ferguson picked up three wickets each as New Zealand trounced Afghanistan by 149 runs.

BCCI re-brands domestic cricket

BCCI re-brands domestic cricket

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

BCCI has stuck a deal with Nimbus Communications to telecast domestic matches live during the forthcoming season.

Former cricketers to get benefit payment at IPL play-offs

Former cricketers to get benefit payment at IPL play-offs

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Sixty-five former cricketers, including the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, have been invited by the Board of Control for Cricket in India for the IPL play-offs, during which they will be handed cheques as a part of the Board's one-time benefit payment.

Captain Kohli lauds bowlers for 'taking control'

Captain Kohli lauds bowlers for 'taking control'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

India captain Virat Kohli lauded his bowling unit for taking control of the proceedings from the onset after an emphatic seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in the second T20 International in Auckland on Sunday. Ravindra Jadeja (2/18 in 4 overs) and Jasprit Bumrah (1/21 in 4 overs) were primarily responsible for restricting New Zealand to 132 with the help of a steady Mohammed Shami (0/22 in 4 overs).

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.

101 cricketers sever ties with ICL

101 cricketers sever ties with ICL

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Former internationals Rohan Gavaskar, Deep Dasgupta and Hemang Badani are among 101 cricketers who have severed links with the rebel Indian Cricket League and applied to the Board of Control for Cricket in India to return to the fold under the amnesty scheme that ended May 31. Seventy-nine current and 11 former Test cricketers -- including ex-captain Ajit Wadekar and off-spin legend Erapalli Prasanna -- have taken advantage of the amnesty scheme.

Pakistan cricket won't die if we don't play against India, says Miandad

Pakistan cricket won't die if we don't play against India, says Miandad

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Pakistan's former captain and coach Javed Miandad has called on his country's Cricket Board to forget about playing India in the near future and instead focus on improving the game's structure.

Finally, PCB gives up hopes on India-Pakistan cricket series

Finally, PCB gives up hopes on India-Pakistan cricket series

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan finally gave up hope of organising the proposed India-Pakistan cricket series in the near future but has set sights for next year for the resumption of bilateral cricketing ties between the two countries.

'New ICC resolution will pave way for stability in world cricket'

'New ICC resolution will pave way for stability in world cricket'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan, who is set to take over as the new ICC chairman, said his prime focus during his tenure would be to make all the three formats of the game equally important.

Kohli on Kumble's contract: Board is following due process

Kohli on Kumble's contract: Board is following due process

Rediff.com25 May 2017

India captain Virat Kohli said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is only following a due process by inviting fresh application for chief coach's post with Anil Kumble's contract expiring at the end of Champions Trophy.

Byju's may move NCLAT against insolvency order

Byju's may move NCLAT against insolvency order

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Edtech company Byju's parent Think & Learn will challenge the National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT's) order on insolvency proceedings and may approach the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in the next few days, a source claimed. With the NCLT appointing Pankaj Srivastava as the interim resolution professional (IRP), time is running out for Byju's as the committee of creditors (CoC) begins to be formed.

'Some justification in demand for boycott of Indo-Pak cricket ties'

'Some justification in demand for boycott of Indo-Pak cricket ties'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The prominent voices that have called for a suspension of cricket ties are senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and pacer Mohammed Shami.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI treasurer questions COA member Edulji

Cricket Buzz: BCCI treasurer questions COA member Edulji

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhry has questioned COA member Diana Edulji benefitting from a one-time ex-gratia payment given to women international cricketers, implying conflict of interest in the allocation.

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.'

'Resignation of BCCI officials can't clean cricket'

'Resignation of BCCI officials can't clean cricket'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Former cricketer and BJP MP Kirti Azad has said that mere resignations by the top officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will not clean the tainted image of Indian cricket, which has taken a beating in wake of the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal.

India-Pakistan cricket series: PCB's ultimatum to BCCI

India-Pakistan cricket series: PCB's ultimatum to BCCI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

With time running out for the proposed India-Pakistan cricket series, the Pakistan Cricket Board has said it would call off the much-talked-about rubber if the Indian government does not give its approval in the next couple of days.

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.

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Why Ganguly on strike is 'good news' for cricket

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes that with Sourav Ganguly becoming BCCI president, India would have a strong voice in the ICC, which they can capitalise on to make some changes in the sport

'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.

BCCI warns Pakistan: Cricket and terror cannot go hand in hand

BCCI warns Pakistan: Cricket and terror cannot go hand in hand

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Following the terror attack in Gurdaspur on Monday, Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur sent a stern warning to neighbours Pakistan, saying there is no scope for cricket between the two nations till the cross-border terrorism stops.

Indian cricketers sign contracts

Indian cricketers sign contracts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Twelve out of 17 leading players signed for graded payments.

'Women's cricket is here to stay; BCCI has also realised it'

'Women's cricket is here to stay; BCCI has also realised it'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

India may have lost in the final at the Women's ODI World Cup in England earlier this year, but the team's excellent showing in the tournament was a huge fillip for the sport in the country, believes Ratnakar Shetty, in-charge of BCCI women's cricket.

Indian women's cricket team coach sacked!

Indian women's cricket team coach sacked!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Former Baroda batsman Tushar Arothe has been named the Indian women's cricket team coach, replacing Purnima Rau, who claims she was not taken into confidence before the change was made.

After winning World Cup, here's what India's Blind cricket team wants

After winning World Cup, here's what India's Blind cricket team wants

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

After winning the Blind Cricket World Cup for India, players have asked the Ministry of Sports to give recognition to the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI).

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.

'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'.

Sachin, Sehwag's perfect response to Shoaib Akhtar's taunts

Sachin, Sehwag's perfect response to Shoaib Akhtar's taunts

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Sehwag poked fun at Pakistan's history of losses to India in World Cups.

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.

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.

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.

Why aren't Dhoni, Dhawan playing domestic cricket? Asks Gavaskar

Why aren't Dhoni, Dhawan playing domestic cricket? Asks Gavaskar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the Board of Control for Cricket in India for allowing the likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Mahendra Singh Dhoni to skip domestic cricket

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.