News for 'Board of Cricket Council of India'

Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman

Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

According to a media release sent by the ICC, Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja will take over as interim chairman till the election process is set in motion.

Racial slur: Match referee has BCCI on back foot

Racial slur: Match referee has BCCI on back foot

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

According to Fox Sports, Broad has sent a report to the ICC mentioning that there were racial taunts during the game, which Australia won by nine wickets. Fox Sports further added that it was, however, unclear whether Broad has filed another critical report in this regard about the sixth match at Nagpur, where all-rounder Andrew Symonds was allegedly the victim of 'monkey' chants.

Pakistan pushing to remove Hair from elite panel

Pakistan pushing to remove Hair from elite panel

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

The PCB is pushing for Darrell Hair's removal from the ICC's list of elite umpires before the Champions Trophy.

Meet the BCCI president-elect

Meet the BCCI president-elect

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Come September 2008, Nagpur-based advocate Shashank Manohar will take over as head of the BCCI. He was unanimously elected the first ever president-elect by the BCCI at its 79th annual general meeting late last month.

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Norne Morkel, who has now retired from the international cricket, has said that he is keen to play in the Big Bash and Sheffield Shield having relocated to Sydney with his family.

BCCI could face more losses as COVID threatens T20 WC

BCCI could face more losses as COVID threatens T20 WC

Rediff.com6 May 2021

But the IPL management and the Indian cricket board are optimistic.

Ganguly to help BCCI plan India's schedule for 2019-2023

Ganguly to help BCCI plan India's schedule for 2019-2023

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The working group of the Board of Control for Cricket in India on the International Cricket Council's Futures Tours and Programme (FTP) will have former India captain Sourav Ganguly in all likelihood.

ICC to act against Randiv if found guilty

ICC to act against Randiv if found guilty

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

The ICC on Wednesday indicated that it will take action against guilty players under its Code of Conduct if it was established that Suraj Randiv deliberately bowled the no-ball to Virender Sehwag in Sri Lanka's tri-series match against India at Dambulla on Monday.

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Jay Shah, son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will continue as BCCI secretary for his second consecutive term.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

ICC objects to army insignia on Dhoni's gloves

ICC objects to army insignia on Dhoni's gloves

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

During the opening World Cup fixture against South Africa in Southampton, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's gloves attracted special attention.

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The pitch and outfield of Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain has been officially rated "poor" by the ICC following the recent Test between India and the West Indies, which saw more than four-and-a-half days' play being lost because of poor drainage facilities.

BCCI to propose ban on sledging to ICC

BCCI to propose ban on sledging to ICC

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said he will formally make the request at the ICC chief executive committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur next week.

Former West Indies boss joins race for ICC chairman's post

Former West Indies boss joins race for ICC chairman's post

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Former Cricket West Indies boss Dave Cameron has thrown his hat in the ring to succeed India's Shashank Manohar as the next chairman of International Cricket Council.

Will Star's cricket gamble turn into a goldmine?

Will Star's cricket gamble turn into a goldmine?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Star's maths is simple: It expects to make something close to Rs 40 billion from the two properties in the first year (2018) itself, which is pretty close to its break even point

'Happy birthday Harbhajan, the modern day Thiruvalluvar'

'Happy birthday Harbhajan, the modern day Thiruvalluvar'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

India's former and current players took to social media to wish ace off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on his 40th birthday, on Friday.

Will BCCI's Ganguly, Shah get an extension?

Will BCCI's Ganguly, Shah get an extension?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear after two weeks the applications which have raised issues relating to the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The matter came up for hearing before a bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justice L Nageswara Rao.

BCCI contemplating counter-claim against GCC

BCCI contemplating counter-claim against GCC

Rediff.com23 Jun 2003

Dalmiya said India's counter-claim would be based on the contention that marketing of the World Cup by GCC was not\n\nproper.

BCCI hits back at Speed

BCCI hits back at Speed

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

'What Speed did by talking about the status of Indian cricket and the performance is nothing but gross interference in its affairs,' said BCCI Chief Administrative Officer Ratnakar Shetty.

BCCI's refusal leaves Pakistan tournament in doubt

BCCI's refusal leaves Pakistan tournament in doubt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

The BCCI's refusal to send its team to the Asia Emerging Nations Cup scheduled in Pakistan this April has put a question mark on the tournament's organisation in the country.

Buzz: Bangladesh mull SL tour in October

Buzz: Bangladesh mull SL tour in October

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Michael Kasprowicz quits Cricket Australia Board

Pathan, Ganguly 'ambushed'

Pathan, Ganguly 'ambushed'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

BCCI to honour ICC's deadline for naming team

BCCI to honour ICC's deadline for naming team

Rediff.com26 Dec 2002

The decision was taken at a Special General Body meeting of BCCI which was convened here to discuss the contracts issue

BCCI slams Speed on Azhar issue

BCCI slams Speed on Azhar issue

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

BCCI Chief Administrative Officer Ratnakar Shetty said Malcolm Speed's comments are 'highly disappointing, if not outrageous'.

ICL ready to off-load Kiwi players

ICL ready to off-load Kiwi players

Rediff.com29 Mar 2009

The rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) is ready to off-load its New Zealand players like Shane Bond and Daryl Tuffey if requested, thus making them eligible for a national call-up. According to a report in The Sunday News in Wellington, the likes of Bond and Tuffey would be allowed to leave by the recession-hit league, which is fighting a grim battle to get International Cricket Council's recognition in the face of tough opposition from the powerful BCCI.

Demand for visa assurance from ICC: BCCI calls PCB CEO ignorant

Demand for visa assurance from ICC: BCCI calls PCB CEO ignorant

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The letter from Julaniya, in possession of ANI, clearly stated that country of origin of athletes wouldn't be a barrier for them to get visas to come and compete in international sporting events in the country.

Now, Gopinath Munde pads up for Mumbai Cricket Association elections

Now, Gopinath Munde pads up for Mumbai Cricket Association elections

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Union Agriculture Minister Pawar, a former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and also the International Cricket Council, has shown interest in contesting the election, according to incumbent MCA president Ravi Savant.

ICC summons Gavaskar over twin role

ICC summons Gavaskar over twin role

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Sunil Gavaskar may be asked to step down as ICC cricket committee chairman due to a conflict of interests between his honorary post and paid role as a commentator.

Former BCCI chief Pawar's advice to sports administrators

Former BCCI chief Pawar's advice to sports administrators

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Former ICC and BCCI president Sharad Pawar said politics should not be brought into sports and the administrators' only aim should be to help sportsperson and provide them the best of facilities.

Not Johri's substitute: BCCI on Choudhary at ICC meeting

Not Johri's substitute: BCCI on Choudhary at ICC meeting

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

BCCI clarified that acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary is attending the ICC meeting in Singapore in his usual capacity as a director on the Board of Directors and not as a replacement for CEO Rahul Johri,

Australia welcomes 'clarity' of T20 WC deferment

Australia welcomes 'clarity' of T20 WC deferment

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The ICC said Australia and India would host T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 but it was undecided who would host which.

Vahanvati to probe racist abuse in Australia

Vahanvati to probe racist abuse in Australia

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

India's solicitor general, Goolam Vahanvati, will travel to Australia to establish the facts surrounding the incidents of racial abuse.

Lorgat 'distressed' to face ICC probe over India tour controversy

Lorgat 'distressed' to face ICC probe over India tour controversy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Faced with an International Cricket Council inquiry for his alleged role into a dispute with India, Cricket South Africa chief executive Haroon Lorgat said that he is "distressed" by the turn of events.

Blame game in BCCI over 2021 Champions Trophy fiasco

Blame game in BCCI over 2021 Champions Trophy fiasco

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary blamed CEO Rahul Johri for the Board's non-objection to the International Cricket Council's decision of converting the 2021 Champions Trophy into a World T20 championship.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

No big fight with BCCI: ICC

No big fight with BCCI: ICC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2006

ICC General Manager (Operations) Dave Richardson sought to play down the recent war of words between the ICC and BCCI.

Boycott wants ICC intervention to stall Eng Tests

Boycott wants ICC intervention to stall Eng Tests

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Former England captain Geoff Boycott hit out at the ECB, saying it is "monstrous" even to be thinking of sending players back to the terror-stricken subcontinent and demanded the International Cricket Council's intervention to stop the two-Test series between India and England.

Marlon Samuels in bookie row

Marlon Samuels in bookie row

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

The police have sent a detailed report to Sushank Manohar of the BCCI and the anti-corruption branch of the International Cricket Council.

BCCI said close ICL, then talk: Kapil

BCCI said close ICL, then talk: Kapil

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Indian Cricket League chief Kapil Dev said there was hardly meeting with the BCCI as they were told to shut down the ICL and they only talks would be held.