News for 'Board of Control of Cricket'

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.

BCCI announces Rs 5 crore for victorious women's U-19 squad

BCCI announces Rs 5 crore for victorious women's U-19 squad

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a whopping cash reward of Rs 5 crore for India's women's Under-19 T20 World Cup-winning squad, which defeated England by seven wickets in the final at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on Sunday.

IPL PIX: Samson sizzles, but Royals lose to DC

IPL PIX: Samson sizzles, but Royals lose to DC

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Sanju Samson's entertaining half-century went in vain as Rajasthan Royals suffered a 20-run defeat against Delhi Capitals.

Australian cricketers 'willing to take pay cuts'

Australian cricketers 'willing to take pay cuts'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Josh Hazlewood said he was taken aback by news of the financial pressures CA was under situation, given that the Australian cricket season was all but over when the national lockdown brought sport to a halt in March. Former Test players have already forecast swingeing cuts for cricketers' salaries as the sport faces an expected financial crisis.

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.

Ganguly's Aus trip had Board's sanction

Ganguly's Aus trip had Board's sanction

Rediff.com15 Aug 2003

The India captain received batting tips from Australia great Greg Chappell.

Rohit positive about Bumrah's fitness but unsure of his return

Rohit positive about Bumrah's fitness but unsure of his return

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Last week the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) provided medical updates on star pacer and released a statement.

How Indian cricket survived despite controversies

How Indian cricket survived despite controversies

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Sanjay Jagdale on Thursday said Indian cricket has managed to survive the innumerable brush with controversies in recent years because of the robust system put in place by the BCCI's past masters such as M A Chidambaram and Jagmohan Dalmiya.

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Batting legend V V S Laxman said Indian cricket will undoubtedly continue to prosper under former skipper Sourav Ganguly, who is set to take over as the president of BCCI.

Amarnath still to get Board's letter

Amarnath still to get Board's letter

Rediff.com9 May 2005

"I am certainly interested in the job and have the time\nto devote to it," said the former India cricketer.

BCCI not neglecting women's cricket, says Rangaswamy

BCCI not neglecting women's cricket, says Rangaswamy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The BCCI withdrawing the women's national team from a tri-series in England is not a case of neglect, Apex Council member Shantha Rangaswamy asserted on Monday, urging those doubting the board's commitment towards the side to wait for normalcy before passing judgements. The BCCI's decision to not send the team for the tri-series involving England and South Africa amid the COVID-19 pandemic has raised a few eyebrows at a time when it is preparing to host the IPL in the UAE in September-November.

Jadeja's 'go to man' turns 42!

Jadeja's 'go to man' turns 42!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

A look at how the cricket fraternity wished Dhoni his 42nd birthday

IPL to get extended 10-week window, says Jay Shah

IPL to get extended 10-week window, says Jay Shah

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah also said that there are no immediate plans to add more franchises to the 10-team competition and that any future additions must not dilute the quality of the product.

Pant Or Miller: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Pant Or Miller: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Check out the top knocks of the DC vs GT match.

How IPL-contracted cricketers can play other leagues

How IPL-contracted cricketers can play other leagues

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

India offie, Harbhajan Singh, who plays in the Indian Premier League, had to withdraw his name from the players' draft of the 'Hundred' competition. The CSK spinner explains how the BCCI can save IPL while allowing its players play across leagues.

'Don't think Bumrah has been used in the correct fashion'

'Don't think Bumrah has been used in the correct fashion'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

With the T20 World Cup round the corner, Australia's former fast-bowling star Brett Lee is looking forward to India's latest pace sensation Mayank Yadav's progression with great anticipation, describing him as the "talk of the town."

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.

Asia Cup: India can play their matches at a neutral venue: PCB's proposal

Asia Cup: India can play their matches at a neutral venue: PCB's proposal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

PCB chief Najam Sethi said that they had sent a proposal to ACC that India can play their matches at a neutral venue.

Indian team told to control emotions

Indian team told to control emotions

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

India's cricket chiefs have told players to keep their cool during the tri-series finals against Australia to prevent more disputes between the two teams.

Lodha Committee report has 'destroyed' cricket: Pawar

Lodha Committee report has 'destroyed' cricket: Pawar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The Justice Lodha Panel had recommended a slew of structural reforms in the BCCI, which were approved by the Supreme Court.

Pay hike for domestic cricketers?

Pay hike for domestic cricketers?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to consider a substantial pay hike for domestic cricketers plying their trade in Ranji Trophy.

'The Indian board is not interested in playing against Pakistan'

'The Indian board is not interested in playing against Pakistan'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has said that the present PCB set-up should stop wasting its time trying to organise a series against India as "it would never happen".

India helping us more than Pak: Afghan board CEO

India helping us more than Pak: Afghan board CEO

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Not disregarding the initial support given by Pakistan, Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO Shafiq Stanikzai says the BCCI has played a bigger role in the rapid rise of the game in the strife-torn nation.

2023 World Cup: India vs Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium!

2023 World Cup: India vs Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

This will be the first clash between the two arch-rivals on Indian soil in seven years.

BCCI sidestepping issue on Board-bookie nexus?

BCCI sidestepping issue on Board-bookie nexus?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

- Media reports had claimed on Sunday that BCCI was sent a letter by international cricket's governing body about Thakur being seen with an alleged bookie Karan Gilhotra - 'Former BCCI president, N Srinivasan is trying to malign Thakur's image'

'Atmosphere not conducive for Indo-Pak cricket'

'Atmosphere not conducive for Indo-Pak cricket'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Anurag Thakur said the atmosphere between India and Pakistan is not conducive for cricket right now and stressed on the importance of creating a good environment before resumption of the proposed bilateral series.

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.

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.

It's upto WADA to dope-test Indian cricketers: Rathore

It's upto WADA to dope-test Indian cricketers: Rathore

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Sunday said the Board of Control for Cricket in India could have ensured dope testing of the Indian cricketers by NADA but put the onus on WADA to make the Indian Board compliant of its Code.

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.

2nd Test: Should India Continue With Gill?

2nd Test: Should India Continue With Gill?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the second and final Test against South Africa?

'Weaker BCCI means weaker Bangladesh cricket'?

'Weaker BCCI means weaker Bangladesh cricket'?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

"We don't want any member country to get hurt. Especially India as they have always supported us. If India becomes weak, we also become weak."

No cricketer should play IJPL T20, warns BCCI

No cricketer should play IJPL T20, warns BCCI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has written to its affiliated units stating that their registered players should not participate in the unsanctioned Indian Junior Players League (IJPL), scheduled in Dubai from September 19-29.

BCCI CEO to look after board until appointment of new officials

BCCI CEO to look after board until appointment of new officials

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) administrative staff, under the supervision of chief executive officer (CEO) Rahul Johri, has taken over the day-to-day functioning of the board, two days after the removal of its president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke by the Supreme Court. Johri will also convene the senior selection committee meeting to pick the ODI and T20 teams for the upcoming series against England later this month.

Not a good idea: Waqar on calls for cricket in empty stadiums

Not a good idea: Waqar on calls for cricket in empty stadiums

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Some former cricket stars and officials of cricket boards have said that the game can resume slowly and matches can be held in front of empty stadiums with the proper precautions in place for teams, officials and other ground staff. Waqar Younis said there shouldn't be any cricket at the moment.

BCCI requests government to clarify stand on India-Pakistan cricket

BCCI requests government to clarify stand on India-Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com28 May 2018

It is understood that the BCCI wants a formal communication before they head to ICC Disputes Resolution Forum where they are set to counter PCB's compensation claim of US$ 70 million for not honouring the MoU signed in 2014.

Check out BCCI's plans to help Afghanistan cricket

Check out BCCI's plans to help Afghanistan cricket

Rediff.com31 May 2018

All international teams touring India will now play one practice game against Afghanistan, an arrangement which will constantly provide international exposure to the team from strife-torn nation.

Sachin Tendulkar bats for blind cricket

Sachin Tendulkar bats for blind cricket

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has called on the Board of Control for Cricket in India to recognise the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and bring its players under the Board's pension scheme.

India's bowling coach says toss played part in WC loss

India's bowling coach says toss played part in WC loss

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

After the game, Mhambrey pointed out the contrast in the batting conditions in both innings and said in a video posted by Olympics.com.