News for 'Board of Control for Cricket'

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.

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".

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.

IPL PIX: Rahul, de Kock power LSG to easy win over CSK

IPL PIX: Rahul, de Kock power LSG to easy win over CSK

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock hit fifties as LSG trounced CSK by eight wickets.

Ashutosh Or SKY: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Ashutosh Or SKY: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

SKY was super so was Ashutosh Sharma!

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.

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.

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

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).

'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.

'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

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.

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.

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.

World Cup's Uncertain Fate: Schedule and Venues Still Under Wraps

World Cup's Uncertain Fate: Schedule and Venues Still Under Wraps

Rediff.com11 May 2023

While the lack of information, which is unusual for a major sporting event, might be annoying for fans planning to travel to India

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.

The Challenges That Await Modi 3.0

The Challenges That Await Modi 3.0

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'The lack of a majority isn't the issue. He has enough in 240, especially as none of his allies can pull down his coalition.' 'That's why he's started as if this were just another, normal term. That pretence is vital for him.' 'The change for Modi 3.0 comes not from numbers, but from the new environment of contestation,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Jasprit Bumrah will definitely be a part of India's plans for the T20 World Cup but there is not clarity on the T20 future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

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.

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.

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.

Ranji: Taide slams ton; Musheer leads Mumbai recovery

Ranji: Taide slams ton; Musheer leads Mumbai recovery

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Vidarbha opener Atharva Taide struck his third first-class century and his second of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season

'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'.

Why India, Pakistan need to revive cricket ties...

Why India, Pakistan need to revive cricket ties...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Former batting great Sunil Gavaskar believes India and Pakistan must start a dialogue to pave the way for the revival of regular matches between India and Pakistan.

Security situation in Pakistan not conducive for cricket: BCCI

Security situation in Pakistan not conducive for cricket: BCCI

Rediff.com7 May 2017

Senior Board of Control for Cricket in India official Rajeev Shukla on Sunday made it clear that the Indian team will not be touring Pakistan due to serious security concerns that have been raised by all major cricketing nations.

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.

ICC to continue dope-testing in cricket

ICC to continue dope-testing in cricket

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Dope-testing on players will carry on as the International Cricket Council (ICC) continues negotiations with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over the controversial "whereabouts" clause, the ICC said on Wednesday. The ICC implemented the new WADA code on January 1, according to which players are supposed to reveal details of their location for an hour every day for the next three months to an ICC-nominated officer.

West Indies board meets for crisis talks after India legal threat

West Indies board meets for crisis talks after India legal threat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Just hours after the powerful Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) announced they would take legal action against the WICB and were suspending all planned tours of the Caribbean -- moves that could have a devastating financial impact on the West Indies -- officials gathered at a beachside hotel to deal with the fall-out.

Start of Indian Cricket League delayed

Start of Indian Cricket League delayed

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

The lucrative Indian Cricket League has been postponed to mid-November because of logistical problems, organisers said.