News for 'Board of Cricket Control of India'

'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'

On this day: India won the ICC Champions Trophy

On this day: India won the ICC Champions Trophy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

It was on this day that the MS Dhoni-led team beat England by five runs in a rain-curtailed final in Birmingham to win the ICC Champions Trophy.

'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.

MCG to witness India's 100th Test against Australia

MCG to witness India's 100th Test against Australia

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

India will play their 100th Test against Australia as they meet in the Boxing Day Test

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.

Indian cricketers sign contracts

Indian cricketers sign contracts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Twelve out of 17 leading players signed for graded payments.

Australia topple India as ICC tweaks WTC rules

Australia topple India as ICC tweaks WTC rules

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The change in WTC rule, prompted by the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, allowed Australia (82.22%) to leapfrog India (75) to the top of the standings

Ganguly, Shah can retain top BCCI posts after SC nod

Ganguly, Shah can retain top BCCI posts after SC nod

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed modification of BCCI's constitution and paved the way for its president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah to continue in office without having to serve the mandatory cooling-off period.

OPPO replaces Star India as Team India sponsor

OPPO replaces Star India as Team India sponsor

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Mobile manufacturing company OPPO, on Tuesday, became the new sponsor of the Indian cricket team, replacing broadcasting giants Star India.

Cricket Buzz: Mithali Raj bats for more women's Tests

Cricket Buzz: Mithali Raj bats for more women's Tests

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

India's top woman cricketer Mithali Raj has urged the BCCI to organise more Test matches for the national women team, which is set to play its first five-day match in eight year when they tour England in August.

India women to play maiden pink-ball Test in Australia

India women to play maiden pink-ball Test in Australia

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Mithali Raj-led India will take on Meg Lanning's Australia at the WACA ground in Perth from September 30 in what will be only the second day-night Test in women's 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.

Will continue to work hard to make India proud: Shikhar Dhawan

Will continue to work hard to make India proud: Shikhar Dhawan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

India opening batter Shikhar Dhawan, who was conferred with Arjuna Award on Saturday, has said he will continue to work hard to make the country proud.

I have washed my hands off cricket in India: Kundra

I have washed my hands off cricket in India: Kundra

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Suspended for life from taking part in any form of cricketing activity by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee, Rajasthan Royals' former co-owner Raj Kundra said, "I have been wronged".

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.

Indian cricket team planning to help Kerala flood victims

Indian cricket team planning to help Kerala flood victims

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The Indian cricket team's contribution could be in the region of Rs 2 crore or more.

'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.

Umpires' exam for non-cricketers postponed

Umpires' exam for non-cricketers postponed

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The examination for non-cricketers was scheduled to be held on July 22 in Jaipur.

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.

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.

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.

Will move SC if BCCI decision hurts Indian cricket: COA

Will move SC if BCCI decision hurts Indian cricket: COA

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Committee of Administrators will move the Supreme Court if the Board of Control for Cricket in India general body takes any decision which is 'against the interest of Indian cricket' at its SGM on May 7, the COA has warned in a letter to the state units.

'Deliberate campaign to malign Indian cricket'

'Deliberate campaign to malign Indian cricket'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

They tried their best to malign the highly-popular Indian Premier League (IPL) time and again by leveling charges of corruption and when that didn't that work they are now targeting the Indian players individually.

'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.

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.

Windfall for domestic cricketers

Windfall for domestic cricketers

Rediff.com7 May 2004

BCCI has decided to give the domestic cricketers a ten-fold hike and pay upto Rs 52,000 for each match.

BCCI hopeful of staging IPL 2022 in India

BCCI hopeful of staging IPL 2022 in India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The IPL's two new teams -- Sanjiv Goenka's RPSG Group for the Lucknow franchise and CVC Capital's Ahmedabad received formal clearance from the BCCI after the IPL's Governing Council met on Tuesday.

Lodha panel's recommendations really good for Indian cricket, says Kumble

Lodha panel's recommendations really good for Indian cricket, says Kumble

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Former captain Anil Kumble said that many of the recommendations of the Lodha Committee report would be good for Indian cricket if they are implemented. "Many of the aspects of Justice Lodha recommendations are really good, especially the proposal to form Steering Committee of Players' Association. "If implemented, it will be good for Indian cricket," Kumble told reporters. The Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Panel had recommended the formation of players' association by a four-member steering committee comprising former union home secretary G K Pillai (chairperson) and former India cricketers Mohinder Amarnath, Kumble and Diana Edulji (ex-Indian women's team captain), to raise their concerns.

Current situation not in best interest of cricketers: BCCI chief

Current situation not in best interest of cricketers: BCCI chief

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur conceded that the current crisis facing the BCCI is not in the best interest of cricketers but the Board will have to keep everything on hold till Supreme Court gives it's verdict on January 3.

Ganguly hosts Amit Shah at his Kolkata residence

Ganguly hosts Amit Shah at his Kolkata residence

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Shah had dinner with the BCCI chief at his residence. More details are awaited. The Home Minister arrived in West Bengal on Thursday for a two-day visit to the state.

'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.

Ganguly compliments Rohit Sharma for keeping composure in tense situation

Ganguly compliments Rohit Sharma for keeping composure in tense situation

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Rohit Sharma showed great composure leading the men in blue throughout the match against arch-rivals Pakistan

How deep is Pujara's love for Test cricket!

How deep is Pujara's love for Test cricket!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Considering the Test format as the ultimate challenge for any cricketer, Cheteshwar Pujara, on Friday, said if he had to get an opportunity, he would still like to play the longest format.

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The last date for filing the nominations for the ICC top job is October 20. The ICC Board will meet from November 11-13 in Melbourne.

Dravid tests positive for COVID-19; to miss Asia Cup

Dravid tests positive for COVID-19; to miss Asia Cup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

India were dealt a big blow ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup T20 after head coach Rahul Dravid tested positive for COVID-19 which has ruled him out of the upcoming Asia Cup T20.

'Yuvraj a hero not just in cricket but outside it too'

'Yuvraj a hero not just in cricket but outside it too'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Yuvraj Singh played pivotal roles in India winning the 2011 World Cup and the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.

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.

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.

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.

Blow for MI, Bumrah may miss IPL 2023!

Blow for MI, Bumrah may miss IPL 2023!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Mumbai Indians are braced for a huge setback as their premier pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss IPL 2023 after failing to recover from his injury.