News for 'Former Board of Control for Cricket in India'

Pawar demands Home Ministry inquiry into all IPL-6 matches

Pawar demands Home Ministry inquiry into all IPL-6 matches

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sharad Pawar demanded a Home Ministry inquiry into all the 75 matches of the scandal-hit IPL VI, saying not doing so will give an impression that the Board is not serious about dealing with corruption in the sport.

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.

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.'

Amre applies for Team India's batting coach position

Amre applies for Team India's batting coach position

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Praveen Amre has thrown his hat in the ring for the position of India's batting coach.

Will Anil Kumble be back as India coach?

Will Anil Kumble be back as India coach?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The Sourav Ganguly-led Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to ask the legendary spinner to apply for the post of Head coach of the Indian team, along with VVS Laxman, once Ravi Shastri finishes his term after the T20 World Cup.

Bindra questions award of production rights to TWI

Bindra questions award of production rights to TWI

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

The former BCCI chief said there were three other offers, including the lowest one from Nimbus.

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.

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.

Coming Soon! Biopic on Sourav Ganguly

Coming Soon! Biopic on Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

A biopic on the life of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly is in the works, which will be produced by Luv Films.

Dalmiya skips BCCI meeting

Dalmiya skips BCCI meeting

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Jagmohan Dalmiya on Saturday skipped the Working Committee meeting of the Board before next month's Annual General Meeting, preferring to depute another representative of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) which he is currently heading. CAB is being represented by Biswarup Dey at the one-day sitting of the BCCI at its headquarters in Mumbai.

'Akhtar's career would have ended had Dalmiya not helped'

'Akhtar's career would have ended had Dalmiya not helped'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

The late ICC chief Jagmohan Dalmiya supported PCB a lot in the Shoaib Akhtar bowling action case. He took a stand for PCB despite the ICC members insisting that Akhtar's bowling action was illegal.

Security situation in Pakistan not conducive for cricket: BCCI

Security situation in Pakistan not conducive for cricket: BCCI

Rediff.com7 May 2017

Senior Board of Control for Cricket in India official Rajeev Shukla on Sunday made it clear that the Indian team will not be touring Pakistan due to serious security concerns that have been raised by all major cricketing nations.

BCCI suspends Dalmiya

BCCI suspends Dalmiya

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

The BCCI suspended the former Board chief from attending all its meetings

Indian cricket's superstar culture will continue to thrive

Indian cricket's superstar culture will continue to thrive

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Indian cricket, it seems, pays overwhelming obeisance to a vapid, old adage: The more it changes, the more it remains the same.

Lorgat not suspended, says Cricket South Africa chief Nenzani

Lorgat not suspended, says Cricket South Africa chief Nenzani

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Cricket South Africa (CSA) chairman Chris Nenzani said CEO Haroon Lorgat has not been suspended and his removal relates only to the allegations contained in the David Becker article and he remains responsible for all other areas of the board's operations.

Kohli-Gambhir spat causes stir off the field too

Kohli-Gambhir spat causes stir off the field too

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The intense exchange between Kohli and Gambhir caused a stir on national television.

Should India boycott World Cup match against Pakistan?

Should India boycott World Cup match against Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

India is scheduled to play against Pakistan in their 2019 World Cup match in Manchester on June 16.

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf passes away

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf passes away

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Asad Rauf passed away due to a cardiac arrest in Lahore.

CCI honours John Major, Intikhab

CCI honours John Major, Intikhab

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

The former British Prime Minister and ex-Pakistan cricket captain and coach were conferred honorary life membership by the Mumbai club.

IPL fixing: Bindra wanted CSK, Royals suspended

IPL fixing: Bindra wanted CSK, Royals suspended

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Inderjit Singh Bindra on Tuesday said that he had written a letter to current head of interim group Jagmohan Dalmiya ahead of the Working Committee meeting demanding suspension of controversial franchises Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals.

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.

Why BCCI boss Thakur is angry with former chief selector Patil

Why BCCI boss Thakur is angry with former chief selector Patil

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

BCCI boss Anurag Thakur on Tuesday slammed former selection commmittee chief Sandeep Patil, saying it was "unethical" on his part to reveal certain confidential details about Sachin Tendulkar, M S Dhoni and others after his tenure ended earlier this month. Thakur stopped short of saying that action will be taken against Patil but said "right people in the BCCI" will speak to him soon over the issue which has created a major controversy. Patil, a former international cricketer, recently disclosed that the selection panel would have dropped Sachin Tendulkar before he eventually quit international cricket and that it had also considered removing M S Dhoni from ODI captaincy ahead of the 2015 World Cup.

'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.

Dungarpur bats for Mahendra

Dungarpur bats for Mahendra

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

The former BCCI chief wants the newly-elected BCCI chief to represent the Board at the ICC meetings.

Ganguly hits out at Dalmiya

Ganguly hits out at Dalmiya

Rediff.com22 Jul 2006

The former India captain accused the former BCCI chief of playing with his career.

Dungarpur, the man who introduced Tendulkar to the world

Dungarpur, the man who introduced Tendulkar to the world

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Raj Singh Dungarpur, who died in Mumbai on Saturday at the age of 73 after protracted illness, will be remembered in the history of Indian cricket as the chief selector who introduced Sachin Tendulkar at the international stage.

Jonty Rhodes applies for India fielding coach's post

Jonty Rhodes applies for India fielding coach's post

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Rhodes was the fielding coach of Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians for a long time before parting ways with the franchise.

Dalmiya challenges expulsion from BCCI

Dalmiya challenges expulsion from BCCI

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Jagmohan Dalmiya challenged his expulsion for life from the BCCI in a civil suit in the Calcutta high court.

BCCI capable of restoring credibility of Indian cricket: Laxman

BCCI capable of restoring credibility of Indian cricket: Laxman

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Terming the Indian Premier League spot-fixing and betting scandal as "unfortunate", former India batsman V V S Laxman on Wednesday said the Board of Control for Cricket in India is capable of restoring the credibility of Indian cricket.

BCCI pays tribute to 'bravest batsmen' MAK Pataudi

BCCI pays tribute to 'bravest batsmen' MAK Pataudi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

BCCI posted Pataudi's pictures in whites and remembered the 'bravest batsmen' to have ever played the game of cricket.

Ganguly made India into a tough, determined side: Hussain

Ganguly made India into a tough, determined side: Hussain

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Hussain was speaking with Ian Bishop and Elma Smit as part of the ICC podcast titled 'Cricket Inside Out' when the former England captain was asked about the 2002 NatWest final.

BCB boss smells conspiracy behind players' strike but says India tour on

BCB boss smells conspiracy behind players' strike but says India tour on

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Another BCB director Mahbubul Anam too smelt a conspiracy against the Board.

ICC World Cup: India vs Pakistan game on the cards

ICC World Cup: India vs Pakistan game on the cards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

BCCI had expressed concern about security during the World Cup in a letter to the ICC after last month's attack in the disputed region that killed 40 Indian paramilitary troops.

'Shami should have been in Asia Cup team'

'Shami should have been in Asia Cup team'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

'I believe they have picked the right squad, considering the conditions in the UAE.'

BCCI AGM to take place on Friday

BCCI AGM to take place on Friday

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

However, the cricket Board's ruling combine threatened to move court against the decision of the observers.

Lele, two others expelled from Baroda CA

Lele, two others expelled from Baroda CA

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

The trio for alleged involvement in various financial irregularities and administrative lapses

You can't be an administrator forever: Ganguly

You can't be an administrator forever: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Sourav Ganguly is set to be replaced as BCCI president by 1983 World Cup winning-team member Roger Binny.

'Supreme Court has not given any order to destroy cricket'

'Supreme Court has not given any order to destroy cricket'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'Whatever the reforms the Supreme Court has approved for BCCI, it won't be possible to implement it all.'

Test cricket losing identity because of commerce-driven T20, says new documentary

Test cricket losing identity because of commerce-driven T20, says new documentary

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A new documentary titled 'Death of a Gentleman' raises fresh doubts about the future of Test cricket and asks if the game is losing its identity in the face of stiff competition from commerce-driven Twenty20.