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

I will miss Dalmiya's ready laugh: Gavaskar

I will miss Dalmiya's ready laugh: Gavaskar

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar paid tributes to BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya terming him as someone, who put the game of cricket above everything else.

Is Shastri among the contenders for new India coach's job?

Is Shastri among the contenders for new India coach's job?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India's secretary Anurag Thakur on Wednesday left for Colombo where he will be meeting Indian cricket team's director Ravi Shastri on the sidelines of the second Test against Sri Lanka, starting on Thursday.

Laxman turns 46: A look at his top-3 knocks

Laxman turns 46: A look at his top-3 knocks

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

As the ace Indian batsman celebrates his 46th birthday on Sunday, here's a glimpse at some of his finest knocks in international cricket.

'Gavaskar is a man known for playing with a straight bat'

'Gavaskar is a man known for playing with a straight bat'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Former Test stalwarts Chandu Borde, Ajit Wadekar and Kiran More hailed Friday's Supreme Court order to make Sunil Gavaskar president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India for IPL-related affairs.

IPL: KKR call in Mahmood, Botha to replace injured players

IPL: KKR call in Mahmood, Botha to replace injured players

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a double setback ahead of the eighth season of the Indian Premier League when New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham and Australia's Chris Lynn were ruled out of the forthcoming T20 tournament with injuries.

Sunil Gavaskar: From batting legend to BCCI boss

Sunil Gavaskar: From batting legend to BCCI boss

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The batting legend enjoyed a great career for 17 years. He is best-known for being a fearless opener against the mighty West Indian bowling attack that included Michael Holding, Joel Garner and the likes.

Sunil Gavaskar: From batting legend to BCCI supremo

Sunil Gavaskar: From batting legend to BCCI supremo

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The batting legend enjoyed a great career for 17 years. He is best-known for being a fearless opener against the mighty West Indian bowling attack that included Michael Holding, Joel Garner and the likes.

Ganguly refuses to get dragged into Kohli-Kumble saga

Ganguly refuses to get dragged into Kohli-Kumble saga

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said it was Anil Kumble's personal decision to step down as head coach but refused to comment on the speculated rift with Virat Kohli.

Contracted players must play for states when free

Contracted players must play for states when free

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

All contracted players should make themselves available for their respective states when not playing international cricket. This was one of the recommendations made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's technical committee, headed by former captain Sunil Gavaskar, at its meeting at the Cricket Centre in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Prasad, Kapoor, Maninder in fray for national selector's job

Prasad, Kapoor, Maninder in fray for national selector's job

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad, off-spinner Ashish Kapoor and left-arm spinner Maninder Singh are some of the prominent names that are doing rounds for the national selectors post after the BCCI completed its interview process on Tuesday.

WATCH: Kohli's sarcastic reply to journalist on Dhoni's future

WATCH: Kohli's sarcastic reply to journalist on Dhoni's future

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Kohli jokingly told journalists to come to the change room and say 'hello' to the former skipper.

BCCI appoints Saba Karim as General Manager

BCCI appoints Saba Karim as General Manager

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim was on Saturday appointed as General Manager (Cricket Operations) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

'Happy birthday to inspirational, bossman Tendulkar'

'Happy birthday to inspirational, bossman Tendulkar'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Birthday greetings for Sachin Tendulkar poured in from all quarters on his 47th birthday.

Gavaskar's honest advice to Dhoni...

Gavaskar's honest advice to Dhoni...

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

'My honest advice to Dhoni after IPL is to take a break but not too much of a break.'

Manohar to step down as BCCI President; Pawar tipped to succeed

Manohar to step down as BCCI President; Pawar tipped to succeed

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Shashank Manohar will soon tender his resignation from the post of the BCCI President. Former President Sharad Pawar has emerged as a consensus candidate to succeed him.

BCCI says many countries ready to play with India if SA tour fails

BCCI says many countries ready to play with India if SA tour fails

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday blamed breach of protocol by Cricket South Africa for uncertainty over the Indian team's scheduled tour to that country later this year.

Has ED summoned Lalit Modi in money laundering case?

Has ED summoned Lalit Modi in money laundering case?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to former Indian Premier League boss Lalit Modi in connection with an alleged money-laundering case registered against him in Mumbai.

Will coach Shastri re-apply for fresh term?

Will coach Shastri re-apply for fresh term?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Ravi Shastri was appointed India chief coach in 2017 after Anil Kumble's tenure ended prematurely in controversial circumstances.

PCB distances itself from Butt's 'sons of pigs' remark

PCB distances itself from Butt's 'sons of pigs' remark

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) moved quickly on Tuesday to distance itself from a "sons of pigs" reference to India, England and Australia made by former chairman Ijaz Butt.

Azhar backs Ganguly's plans for D/N Tests

Azhar backs Ganguly's plans for D/N Tests

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has supported Sourav Ganguly's plans to stage Day/Night Tests in the country. The Hyderabad Cricket Association president is happy that India skipper Virat Kohli is also on the same page with the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Will ICC chairman Manohar visit Lahore?

Will ICC chairman Manohar visit Lahore?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

The outgoing chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shaharyar Khan has invited the ICC chairman Shashank Manohar to visit Lahore next month.

Engineer says 'would have sorted Jadeja-Anderson issue in minutes'

Engineer says 'would have sorted Jadeja-Anderson issue in minutes'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India may be pressing for harsh punishment against James Anderson, but former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer says the England pacer does not merit a four-match ban for his spat with Ravindra Jadeja, adding he could have sorted out the issue in minutes.

Life ban on Sreesanth: SC issues notice to BCCI

Life ban on Sreesanth: SC issues notice to BCCI

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

The Supreme Court has given a four-week deadline to BCCI to file their reply in response to the petition filed by Sreesanth.

'Dungarpur's contribution can never be forgotten'

'Dungarpur's contribution can never be forgotten'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday condoled the demise of its former president Raj Singh Dungarpur in Mumbai. Dungarpur, who was BCCI president for three years in the late 1990s, was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

Mithali wants women's IPL to start from next year

Mithali wants women's IPL to start from next year

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India should not "wait forever" to start the women's Indian Premier League, said India women's ODI captain Mithali Raj, urging the BCCI to make it happen next year on a smaller scale before gradually developing it.

BCCI approaches Advocate-General on WADA clause

BCCI approaches Advocate-General on WADA clause

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

The BCCI has written to Attorney-General Goolam E Vahanvati and former Chief Justice A S Anand to get clarity on the controversial "whereabouts" clause in WADA'S Anti-Doping Code that has been opposed by top cricketers. Eleven cricketers, including captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar, have opposed the clause and have already missed the July 31 deadline to sign the Code.

Is there a threat to ICC?

Is there a threat to ICC?

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'18 threats' that international cricket faces right now

It's for the benefit of the game and the game will flourish: Lodha

It's for the benefit of the game and the game will flourish: Lodha

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Board of Control for Cricket(BCCI) president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke were removed by the Supreme Court on Monday for not complying with its order to implement administrative reforms within the body.

Kiran More seeks amnesty, hopes for one-time benefit

Kiran More seeks amnesty, hopes for one-time benefit

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Former India wicketkeeper Kiran More has applied for amnesty from the Board of Control for Cricket in India and is confident of returning to the fold.

Lodha recommendations: SC to hear BCCI case today

Lodha recommendations: SC to hear BCCI case today

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

In the last hearing on March 6, the apex court granted some interim relief to former BCCI president Anurag Thakur and exempted his personal appearance in the court till the next date of hearing in connection with the initiation of contempt of proceedings case.

All India Football Federation set for BCCI-style overhaul

All India Football Federation set for BCCI-style overhaul

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

A Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud said like the Indian Cricket Board, AIFF can also be asked to frame an amended constitution incorporating the suggestions of the Delhi high court.

Amarnath in IPL GC after Pataudi's refusal

Amarnath in IPL GC after Pataudi's refusal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India inducted former Test cricketer Mohinder Amarnath into the reconstituted Governing Council of the Indian Premier League after Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi refused to be part of the revamped council and work as a non-paid honorary member.

Gavaskar, BCCI duel over IPL payment

Gavaskar, BCCI duel over IPL payment

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Omitted from the Governing Council of the Indian Premier League, a disgruntled Sunil Gavaskar said the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the promoters of the Twenty20 League, has not paid him a single penny for his services.

BCCI could pull out of SA tour if Lorgat is elected CEO

BCCI could pull out of SA tour if Lorgat is elected CEO

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

A top contender for the CEO's post in Cricket South Africa, Haroon Lorgat's appointment could end up creating a rift between the CSA and the BCCI, which is opposed to the former ICC official joining.

As BCCI president, Manohar left a sinking ship, accuses Thakur

As BCCI president, Manohar left a sinking ship, accuses Thakur

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, on Saturday, made a no-holds-barred attack on ICC chairman Shashank Manohar, accusing him of abandoning the Board when it needed him like the 'captain of a sinking ship'.

Sreesanth moves Kerala HC seeking BCCI's NOC to play in Scotland

Sreesanth moves Kerala HC seeking BCCI's NOC to play in Scotland

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Cricketer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth moved the Kerala high court seeking its direction to BCCI to grant a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in the Premier League matches of Glenrothes Cricket Club in Scotland.

Lalit Modi: How BCCI, ICC 'finished' ICL

Lalit Modi: How BCCI, ICC 'finished' ICL

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi on Monday blamed the International Cricket Council and the Board of Control for Cricket in India for scuttling the Indian Cricket League.

Now retired, Ojha keen to play in overseas leagues

Now retired, Ojha keen to play in overseas leagues

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Former India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha, who recently drew curtains on his international career, is keen to compete in T20 Leagues abroad and will seek the Board of Control for Cricket in India's permission for exploring the options.

Kapil Dev likely to apply for BCCI amnesty

Kapil Dev likely to apply for BCCI amnesty

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

After granting amnesty to Kiran More, the Board Of Control For Cricket In India in all likelihood will soon be granting amnesty to Kapil Dev and welcome him back in the official fold as the former Indian captain is all set to write to the cricket board on this issue.

CAB President Ganguly takes 'CAB ride' to BCCI meeting

CAB President Ganguly takes 'CAB ride' to BCCI meeting

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

It's not everyday that the guards of a five-star facility on EM Bypass are taken aback to find City of Joy's most loved icon Sourav Ganguly getting down from yellow ambassador taxi to attend a Board of Control for Cricket in India meeting.