News for 'Cricket Board'

India women's team to get foreign S&C coaches

India women's team to get foreign S&C coaches

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

According to BCCI sources, Bangladesh men's S&C coach Nathan Kiely is in talks with the Indian board and he is likely to join the COE.

How Operation Sindoor Hurt IPL's Brand Value

How Operation Sindoor Hurt IPL's Brand Value

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Indian Premier League's overall brand value declined by 20 per cent to $9.6 billion in 2025 due to lost momentum in the league caused by tensions between India and Pakistan, and teams adjusting to their squad composition post the auction.

Injury scare: Tilak Varma ruled out of NZ T20Is

Injury scare: Tilak Varma ruled out of NZ T20Is

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The injury also puts a question mark over his participation in next month's T20 World Cup.

India to host Sri Lanka in T20I series next month

India to host Sri Lanka in T20I series next month

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Sri Lankans will be playing a T20I bilateral series in India for the first time since 2016, which the hosts won 3-0.

Show anger on field, not ... : Ex-India player to Pakistan

Show anger on field, not ... : Ex-India player to Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan urged the Pakistan team to showcase their anger and some competition on the field rather than being in controversies off the field,

'Suar kumar': Ex-Pak Player Yousuf Abuses India Captain Suryakumar on Live TV

'Suar kumar': Ex-Pak Player Yousuf Abuses India Captain Suryakumar on Live TV

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf sparked controversy by using a derogatory term to insult India captain Suryakumar Yadav during a live TV discussion.

Duleep Trophy: Tough outing for Shami on return to red-ball cricket

Duleep Trophy: Tough outing for Shami on return to red-ball cricket

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

East keep North in check at 308/6 on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy quarter-finals in Bengaluru on Thursday.

'Pakistan gave up': Former players blast team after loss

'Pakistan gave up': Former players blast team after loss

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Latif slammed Pakistan's middle order for their timid approach, accusing them of 'giving up' when the game demanded urgency.

'Not ideal but...': Rashid slams Asia Cup scheduling

'Not ideal but...': Rashid slams Asia Cup scheduling

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan on Tuesday didn't mince words while criticising the "not so ideal" scheduling

ICC rejects PCB's demand for Pycroft removal from Asia Cup

ICC rejects PCB's demand for Pycroft removal from Asia Cup

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Despite the threat of a pull-out over the fiasco involving match-referee Andy Pycroft, it is understood that PCB is trying to work out a respectable solution by which Pycroft doesn't officiate in their matches.

BCCI cites govt policy amid India-Pak Asia Cup row

BCCI cites govt policy amid India-Pak Asia Cup row

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Saikia stressed that the Indian cricket board will continue to adhere to the policy formalised by the government.

Jolt for transgender cricketers in England

Jolt for transgender cricketers in England

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

In March, the United Kingdom's then sports minister Lucy Frazer called on sporting bodies in the country to reassess their rules on transgender athletes competing in women's sports to ensure fairness.

Lankan cricket Board apologises to Sehwag

Lankan cricket Board apologises to Sehwag

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

An 'upset' Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday apologised to Indian opener Virender Sehwag for the deliberate no-ball bowled by off-spinner Suraj Randiv which left him stranded on 99 in their tri-series match in Dambulla and promised action on the matter after getting a probe report.

We are expected to perform like robots: Haris Rauf

We are expected to perform like robots: Haris Rauf

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

He had copped a two-match suspension during the previous series against South Africa for offensive gestures during the Asia Cup games against India that "brought the game into disrepute" in September.

Words Flow, Runs Don't: SKY's T20 WC Countdown

Words Flow, Runs Don't: SKY's T20 WC Countdown

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Intent does not always translate immediately into numbers, and effort however sincere needs to find expression in runs, especially with a World Cup drawing closer.

India's tour of Bangladesh postponed to 2026

India's tour of Bangladesh postponed to 2026

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

India's tour of Bangladesh, which was scheduled for August this year, has been postponed to 2026 'owing to international cricketing commitments', the BCCI announced on Saturday.

IND-SA 4th T20I called off as smog engulfs Lucknow

IND-SA 4th T20I called off as smog engulfs Lucknow

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekana Stadium raising serious questions about BCCI's scheduling of matches in northern part of India during peak winter month.

'Don't agree with Tharoor on Pak handshake'

'Don't agree with Tharoor on Pak handshake'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

However, Wassan also believed that Suryakumar made a political statement mentioning Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam during the post-match presentation and press conference following the group stage clash between the two teams, which could have been avoided.

Why BCCI officials will miss Asia Cup final...

Why BCCI officials will miss Asia Cup final...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

No BCCI representatives travelled to Dubai. As reported by Dainik Jagran, the board was mindful of public sentiment and growing calls for a boycott, choosing to skip those matches out of respect for the prevailing national mood.

Never seen a champion team denied trophy: Suryakumar

Never seen a champion team denied trophy: Suryakumar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Indian team refused to take the trophy from Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Pakistan Cricket Board chief and known for his vocal anti-India stand.

India tour fiasco: West Indies Cricket Board, players blamed for pull-out

India tour fiasco: West Indies Cricket Board, players blamed for pull-out

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The West Indies Cricket Board, players and its union have been blamed for the India series fiasco when the team dramatically pulled out midway into the tour over a payment dispute.

Surya, Agha refuse to shake hands again!

Surya, Agha refuse to shake hands again!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Asia Cup: India captain Suryakumar avoids shaking hands with Pak skipper Salman once again

Australia's cricketers, board edge closer to pay deal

Australia's cricketers, board edge closer to pay deal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

A Cricket Australia spokesman said on Wednesday that negotiations had advanced to the "final details" after days of lengthy talks with the Australian Cricketers' Association.

ICC pulls up PCB over Pycroft row!

ICC pulls up PCB over Pycroft row!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

mulling action for multiple violations and misconduct

Why Didn't Suryavanshi Bat? Fans Rage at Jitesh

Why Didn't Suryavanshi Bat? Fans Rage at Jitesh

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

India A crashed out of the Rising Stars Asia Cup in heartbreaking fashion on Friday, suffering a Super Over defeat to Bangladesh A in the semifinal at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha.

Mamata revives ICC post row, says 'Can't stop Ganguly'

Mamata revives ICC post row, says 'Can't stop Ganguly'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee once again threw her weight behind Sourav Ganguly, saying the former India captain should have been the International Cricket Council president by now and warned, in her trademark style that "it's not that easy to stop him."

Surat Bizman Gifts Diamonds To World Cup Champs

Surat Bizman Gifts Diamonds To World Cup Champs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Govind Dholakia has announced diamond jewellery and solar panels as rewards for the Indian women's cricket team, which made history by winning its first-ever World Cup.

IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players, 77 Vacancies

IPL 2026 Auction: 350 Players, 77 Vacancies

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

At the top end of the spectrum sits the familiar figure: The 2 crore bracket, where 40 players have thrown their hats in.

Struggling Gill told to imitate Kohli's T20 blueprint

Struggling Gill told to imitate Kohli's T20 blueprint

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta feels that India's T20I vice-captain Shubham Gill, who is currently struggling to get going in the shortest format, has to play a similar role what Virat Kohli did for so long by consistently holding on to one end.

Asia Cup: 'I bowled a lot to Shubman Gill when he was 11-12'

Asia Cup: 'I bowled a lot to Shubman Gill when he was 11-12'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Simranjeet Singh, the left-arm spinner from UAE, distinctly remembers bowling to a talented 12-year-old Shubman Gill at the nets in Mohali.

'Is Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname'

'Is Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

After taking a dig at former India skipper Rohit Sharma on his fitness, Congress leader Shama Mohamed, on Wednesday, again sparked controversy, drawing a religious angle to cricketer Sarfaraz Khan's omission from the India and India A squads announced recently by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

BCCI, ECB unite to fend off Saudi T20 league threat

BCCI, ECB unite to fend off Saudi T20 league threat

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The ambitious Saudi T20 league, which is believed to be a $400-million project, won't be backed by the BCCI or the England and Wales Cricket Board as they try to protect their respective flagship tournaments from getting diluted, British newspaper The Guardian has reported.

Gaikwad, Rinku, Patidar back in Test mix after SA debacle

Gaikwad, Rinku, Patidar back in Test mix after SA debacle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Domestic veterans Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajat Patidar and Rinku Singh could keep the team management interested going forward in Test cricket.

'No plan to remove Gambhir or bring in new head coach'

'No plan to remove Gambhir or bring in new head coach'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

"There is no plan to remove Gautam Gambhir": Rajeev Shukla quashes reports of change in Test coach

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The 45-year-old former Delhi captain, who becomes the BCCI's 37th president, succeeds Roger Binny, who resigned last month after turning 70.

Rohit, Virat not in scheme for 2027 World Cup?

Rohit, Virat not in scheme for 2027 World Cup?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

There are three aspects of the decision taken jointly by Agarkar and Gambhir with the blessings of someone very powerful in Indian cricket ecosystem. First, they are on same page that both Rohit and Virat Kohli aren't exactly in their scheme of things for the 2027 World Cup.

Pakistan cricket is in ICU: Afridi

Pakistan cricket is in ICU: Afridi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'How can our cricket progress when there is a sword hanging constantly over the captain and coaches' heads.'

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

Bangladesh's Tamim retires from international cricket again

Bangladesh's Tamim retires from international cricket again

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Bangladesh's veteran opener Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket for the second time.

'Lack of exposure...' Amla pinpoints SA's strong point

'Lack of exposure...' Amla pinpoints SA's strong point

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

India, South Africa pretty close on bowling, batters will face big test in getting runs: Amla