News for 'Board of Control of Cricket'

Bumrah not out of T20 World Cup yet, says Ganguly

Bumrah not out of T20 World Cup yet, says Ganguly

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

BCCI president's comments come on the back of a BCCI media release earlier in the day which stated that Bumrah had "sustained" a back injury and was being monitored by their medical team at the NCA.

T20 PIX: Deepti shines but India lose to Australia

T20 PIX: Deepti shines but India lose to Australia

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Australia cantered to a six-wicket win against India in the second women's T20 to level the three-match series 1-1.

Mamata urges PM Modi to allow Ganguly to contest ICC polls

Mamata urges PM Modi to allow Ganguly to contest ICC polls

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'But for reasons not yet known, Jay Shah is still continuing as the BCCI secretary while Sourav Ganguly has been removed from the position. Our grievance is why Sourav Ganguly was let go from BCCI. We want to know on whose order it was done. We believe that there was injustice done to Ganguly.'

'Terror-sponsor Pak has crossed 'Lakshmana-Rekha', no cricket possible'

'Terror-sponsor Pak has crossed 'Lakshmana-Rekha', no cricket possible'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Goel declined to comment on the letter written by Ramachandra Guha, one of the four members of Supreme Court- appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA), to implement the recommendations of the Justice R M Lodha panel to reform the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A look at the 10 cricketers who were punished for drug related offences.

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Ganguly is one of the 11 members of the world cricket committee, chaired by Mike Brearley of MCC, which announced the new Laws of Cricket, to be incorporated in the ICC Playing Conditions.

National Anti-Doping Agency can't dope test Indian cricketers: BCCI

National Anti-Doping Agency can't dope test Indian cricketers: BCCI

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

BCCI has said that government body has no jurisdiction to conduct dopes tests on Indian cricketers.

Atherton criticises BCCI, ECB and CA move to take control of ICC

Atherton criticises BCCI, ECB and CA move to take control of ICC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Former England captain Michael Atherton gives some credence, if reluctantly, to the view that England and Australia feel they have no choice but to grant India power in a way that will encourage them to run the world game responsibly - and even suggests India has now been affected with the arrogance of old colonialism.

Will continue to take Test cricket to smaller cities: BCCI

Will continue to take Test cricket to smaller cities: BCCI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Calling the India-New Zealand Test match at Indore a good experiment, Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur on Saturday said they will continue to take Test matches to smaller cities.

'Why Won't Indian Players Play BBL?'

'Why Won't Indian Players Play BBL?'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

'It won't diminish the IPL, it will only grow them as a brand.'

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Tendulkar's sterling performances, his fascinating duels for supremacy with contemporaries -- Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, Inzamam-ul Haq, Jacques Kallis among batsmen; Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan, Wasim Akram among bowlers -- embellished modern cricket and globalised the game, asserts Ayaz Memon who has observed the cricketing colossus from the day he made his Test debut in November 1989.

Will Ashwin miss Australia ODIs for county cricket?

Will Ashwin miss Australia ODIs for county cricket?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

The off-spinner said he wants to play all the four games for Worcestershire even though he might get called up for the forthcoming One-Day International series against Australia next month.

BCCI AGM on September 21 as Board awaits Review Petition verdict

BCCI AGM on September 21 as Board awaits Review Petition verdict

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will hold it's Annual General Meeting on September 21 as per its existing constitution and is expected to wait for the Review petition verdict before getting into the implementation phase of the Lodha Committee Reforms.

Test cricket being strangled by Twenty20 weed, says Holding

Test cricket being strangled by Twenty20 "weed", says Holding

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Test match cricket faces a bleak future with the sport's administrators failing to control the 'runaway weed' of the hugely popular Twenty20 format, former West Indies pace bowler Michael Holding said.

'BCCI award giant leap for women's cricket'

'BCCI award giant leap for women's cricket'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy says the unprecedented nomination for the C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award doesn't hold much relevance for her but she would like to believe that the recognition is a giant step forward for women's cricket.

'The IPL is <i>fatafat</i> cricket'

'The IPL is fatafat cricket'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Journalist-turned politician Rajiv Shukla says crowds will throng stadiums for Indian Premier League matches because they will offer a combination of quick cricket and entertainment.

Kohli is the most important man in Indian cricket: Ganguly

Kohli is the most important man in Indian cricket: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Newly-elected president Sourav Ganguly said the Board of Control for Cricket in India will do everything possible to support current India skipper Virat Kohli and his team.

England cricketer Stokes found not guilty of affray over street fight: BBC

England cricketer Stokes found not guilty of affray over street fight: BBC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Stokes, 27, was accused of knocking unconscious two men, Ryan Ali and Ryan Hale, in a brawl in Bristol, southwest England, last September just hours after he had played in a one-day international against the West Indies.

Mumbai needs a new cricket stadium: Pawar

Mumbai needs a new cricket stadium: Pawar

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

The newly elected BCCI chief wants a big stadium with seating capacity of 1.25 lakh to provide more seats to the cricket lovers.

New payment structure for domestic cricketers

New payment structure for domestic cricketers

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

The new system is likely to be implemented by November.

Will implement Lodha reforms right away: Andhra Cricket chief Gangaraju

Will implement Lodha reforms right away: Andhra Cricket chief Gangaraju

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

BCCI senior vice president Gokaraju Gangaraju made it clear that his association Andhra Cricket Association will implement the Lodha reforms with immediate effect.

BCCI urges PM to resume cricketing ties with Pak

BCCI urges PM to resume cricketing ties with Pak

Rediff.com3 May 2003

The Board of Control for Cricket in India in a letter to the prime minister said India ran the risk of being isolated in world cricket by not playing with Pakistan.

Pawar wants Tendulkar to come forward and help Mumbai cricket

Pawar wants Tendulkar to come forward and help Mumbai cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Sharad Pawar appealed to batting great Sachin Tendulkar to help Mumbai cricket in a bid to bring it back to its glory years.

Dalmiya confident of resuming cricket with Pak

Dalmiya confident of resuming cricket with Pak

Rediff.com4 May 2003

The BCCI chief said "positive signals" are coming from the Indian government.

Why India's Under-19 cricket captain is in trouble

Why India's Under-19 cricket captain is in trouble

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Delhi's wicketkeeper-batsman Anuj Rawat, who recently captained India Under19 in four-day matches in Sri Lanka, is under the scanner for playing an unsanctioned T20 league in Mauritius last year along with a host of Pakistani cricketers.

Azharuddin files nomination for Hyderabad Cricket Association president's post

Azharuddin files nomination for Hyderabad Cricket Association president's post

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin on Tuesday filed his nomination papers for Hyderabad Cricket Association president's post after incumbent Arshad Ayub quit office following the Supreme Court verdict on Lodha committee reforms.

BCCI in talks with other Boards for alternative IPL venue: Biswal

BCCI in talks with other Boards for alternative IPL venue: Biswal

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

With the government making it clear that it will not be able to provide adequate security for IPL 7, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has started discussing with other cricket boards possible venues for the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament, the league's chairman, Ranjib Biswal, said on Friday.

After fiery 50... Rahane eyes playing Test at Wankhede

After fiery 50... Rahane eyes playing Test at Wankhede

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Ajinkya Rahane never gives up. After surprising the cricketing world with the fastest fifty of IPL 2023 at the Wankhede stadium on Saturday, the out of favour India batter yearns to play a Test match at his home ground.

Zardari welcomes resumption of cricket ties with India

Zardari welcomes resumption of cricket ties with India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday welcomed the resumption of India-Pakistan cricketing ties saying it will help "promote peace and friendship" between the two countries and their people who can enjoy some "good cricket".

Tendulkar to retire after 200th Test; 'Hard to imagine life without cricket'

Tendulkar to retire after 200th Test; 'Hard to imagine life without cricket'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Sachin Tendulkar confirmed on Thursday that he is retiring from cricket after playing his 200th Test match next month.

Broadcast Bill detriment to Indian cricket: BCCI

Broadcast Bill detriment to Indian cricket: BCCI

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

BCCI said the Sports Broadcasting Bill passed by the Lok Sabha would affect the game in the country in the long run.

IPL 2021 to resume on September 19; final on October 15

IPL 2021 to resume on September 19; final on October 15

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Speaking to ANI, a BCCI official said the discussions between the BCCI and the Emirates Cricket Board went well and that the Indian board is confident that the remainder of the IPL will be held successfully in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.

Dalmiya: Tactician who made business out of cricket

Dalmiya: Tactician who made business out of cricket

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

BCCI is one of the richest sporting bodies in world sports with a license to rule world cricket but it was Jagmohan Dalmiya who will be credited with it.

IPL 2022 to be held in India without crowd: BCCI

IPL 2022 to be held in India without crowd: BCCI

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

A top Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source confirmed that the The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season will be held in India.

VVS Laxman begins tenure as NCA director

VVS Laxman begins tenure as NCA director

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The batting great, last month, accepted BCCI's offer to take over from Rahul Dravid at Bengaluru.

Fellow boards recoiled at BCCI's IPL plans: De Villiers

Fellow boards recoiled at BCCI's IPL plans: De Villiers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

'However, to be fair, the history books will record that it was the BCCI that got the job done and, in 2008, created the tournament that transformed the game'

Cricket team should not Pak: M S Gill

Cricket team should not Pak: M S Gill

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Union sports minister M S Gill on Friday said the Indian cricket team should not undertake its scheduled tour of Pakistan in January. Prior to going public he it believed to have informally made know the government's mindset to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Salute these unsung heroes of cricket

Salute these unsung heroes of cricket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

'It upsets me to see blind cricket going unnoticed by the government while it rewards even the smallest achievement in normal cricket,' the Sachin Tendulkar of blind cricket tells Geetanjali Krishna.