News for 'Board of Control for Cricket'

PCB tells BCCI to use cricket to formulate peace between India-Pakistan

PCB tells BCCI to use cricket to formulate peace between India-Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board has written a letter to the Board of Control for Cricket in India inquiring about the scheduled bilateral series in December to be held in the United Arab Emirates and has also asked them to keep politics away from cricket.

Australian cricket team arrives in India

Australian cricket team arrives in India

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

The 15-member Australian cricket team, led by Ricky Ponting, arrived in Mumbai on Monday for a four-Test tour, commencing in Bangalore from October 9.

Sri Lanka cricket clarifies stand on ICL players

Sri Lanka cricket clarifies stand on ICL players

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

Sri Lanka Cricket clarified that its cricketers associated with the rebel Indian league can participate in domestic cricket only this year.

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.

'A strong BCCI based on solid governance foundations is good for cricket'

'A strong BCCI based on solid governance foundations is good for cricket'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

International Cricket Council chairman Shashank Manohar on Wednesday said that he is following the developments in the Board of Control for Cricket in India and that a 'strong BCCI' based on solid governance foundations is good for the game.

Bribery allegation hits Indian cricket

Bribery allegation hits Indian cricket

Rediff.com20 Nov 2003

The BCCI said a player offered two selectors money to secure a berth in the India 'A' team.

'Have you been able to wipe off terrorism by not playing cricket with Pak'?

'Have you been able to wipe off terrorism by not playing cricket with Pak'?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

'I am not talking anti-India if I am asking for a cricket series with Pakistan'

Crisis in Lalu-led Bihar Cricket Association

Crisis in Lalu-led Bihar Cricket Association

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Barely 17 days before the Board of Control for Cricket in India's annual general meeting, the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) led by Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav is embroiled in a controversy with its rebel group unilaterally electing a president and a general secretary on Sunday.

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.

IPL is a threat to international cricket: Survey

IPL is a threat to international cricket: Survey

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

The Indian Premier League has failed to impress Australian fans of the game. In a survey, they have termed the mega BCCI event the biggest threat to the health of international cricket.

No cricket with Pakistan for next 6-8 months: BCCI

No cricket with Pakistan for next 6-8 months: BCCI

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president Rajiv Shukla said there is no possibility of resuming cricketing ties with Pakistan for the next six-eight months.

Dravid set to quit Test cricket on Friday

Dravid set to quit Test cricket on Friday

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

The former India captain, who is the second highest run getter in Tests with 13288 run matches in 164 matches, will announce the decision in Bangalore, on Friday.

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.

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.

'Totally false! No Indian cricketer arrested for rape in Zimbabwe'

'Totally false! No Indian cricketer arrested for rape in Zimbabwe'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

India's cricket tour of Zimbabwe was on Sunday hit by a massive controversy after an official associated with one of the sponsors of the series was arrested for alleged rape even though he pleaded innocence to the charge.

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.

Cricketers not being forced to play: BCCI

Cricketers not being forced to play: BCCI

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday denied receiving any complaint from Indian cricketers about hectic scheduling, and insisted that it is not forcing them to play in case of fatigue or injury.

Naming of India's new cricket coach deferred

Naming of India's new cricket coach deferred

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

The naming of India's new coach deferred with the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Cricket Advisory Committee announcing on Monday that the decision will take place on a future date after discussions with captain Virat Kohli.

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The BCCI on Tuesday announced India's international fixtures at home for the upcoming season. Team India's home assignment will get underway with India hosting Australia in September.

'Indian cricket doesn't need Olympics to grow'

'Indian cricket doesn't need Olympics to grow'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Athens Olympics silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says instead of clashing with WADA on the 'whereabouts' clause, the ICC and BCCI should formulate a dope testing norm that is better suited to the sport and ensure regular testing to keep the sport free of dope-criminals.

Modi is an autocrat in cricket: RCA official

Modi is an autocrat in cricket: RCA official

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Rajasthan Cricket Academy (RCA) secretary Sanjay Dikshit has taken Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi to task over the Kochi bidding controversy and accused him of separating the IPL from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

RR all-rounder under spotlight as Guwahati set to host two IPL matches

RR all-rounder under spotlight as Guwahati set to host two IPL matches

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Indian Premier League bandwagon is set to finally reach NorthEast as Guwahati gears up to host two IPL matches this season.

Byju's pledges shares, real estate to fund operations

Byju's pledges shares, real estate to fund operations

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Edtech major Byju's is in process to raise Rs 600-700 crore to fund the company's operations till March by when it expects to realise money through the sale of Epic and partial stake sale in other subsidiaries, according to sources aware of the development. Byju's founder Byju Raveendran has recently raised money by mortgaging home and real estate assets owned by family members for paying salaries, sources said. "There is about Rs 50 crore gap per month in operational expenses where a large component is salary.

India-Pakistan cricket set for revival; 3 ODIs in Dec

India-Pakistan cricket set for revival; 3 ODIs in Dec

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

India and Pakistan are scheduled to play their first bilateral series in five years following the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to invite the neighbouring team for a three-match ODI series in December.

'Australian cricketers driven by ego and an alpha male culture'

'Australian cricketers driven by ego and an alpha male culture'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Cricket Australia termed 'arrogant' and 'controlling' in stinging review report

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".

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.

BCCI's creates anti-doping helpline for domestic cricketers

BCCI's creates anti-doping helpline for domestic cricketers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The doping menace in India's Olympic sport has always left the establishment embarrassed and the BCCI in a marked departure has set up an anti-doping helpline so that its domestic cricketers (men and women) are aware of the medicines and supplements they are consuming.

2011 Cricket World Cup subject to WADA code

2011 Cricket World Cup subject to WADA code

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

The World Anti-Doping Agency on Saturday confirmed that the 2011 Cricket World Cup will be subject to the world body's anti-doping code.

Cricketers must toe WADA line, says Gill

Cricketers must toe WADA line, says Gill

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Sports Minister M S Gill on Monday opposed the Board of Control for Cricket in India's stance on the 'whereabout' clause of the World Anti-Doping Agency, saying cricketers should fall in line without cribbing.

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after India captain Virat Kohli as announced earlier.

WTC Final: Former coach places onus on players, BCCI

WTC Final: Former coach places onus on players, BCCI

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Ravi Shastri sounded sceptical about the possibility of players getting extended gap after the IPL or practice games ahead of future WTC final matches.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI partners with AIR for live radio commentary

Cricket Buzz: BCCI partners with AIR for live radio commentary

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

War-torn Afghanistan, playing only their third match after being inducted as a Test-playing nation two years ago, completed a famous victory by defeating Bangladesh by 224 runs with 3.2 overs left on the final day on Monday.

'Dhoni showed that he still has a lot of cricket left in him'

'Dhoni showed that he still has a lot of cricket left in him'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

India's loss also fuelled speculation over Dhoni's retirement but Edulji said the the World Cup winning captain showed in the tournament that he still has a lot of cricket left in him.

'ICL does not satisfy norms of authorised cricket'

'ICL does not satisfy norms of authorised cricket'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

In a statement that could worsen the already-strained relationship between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Indian Cricket League, Lalit Modi said the International Cricket Council cannot grant sanction to the 'rebel' league as it does not satisfy the norms of 'authorised cricket'.

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.

Indo-Pak cricket chiefs to meet in Dubai

Indo-Pak cricket chiefs to meet in Dubai

Rediff.com20 Apr 2003

The matter of strained Indo-Pak cricketing ties will top the agenda.