The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) has approached the government for holding the upcoming Indian Premier League matches in the state.
Not far behind is Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA), who requested for funds to organise fourth India vs Australia Test, starting March 25, despite having Rs 65 crore plus in the association's bank account.
The senior BCCI office-bearer said that unless the government clears international travel, BCCI won't be in a position to make a commitment to any country.
Kings XI Punjab has picked Dharamsala as its second home venue to host three matches next month after the games were moved out of Nagpur following a Bombay High Court order.
Dharamsala may be a quiet town but its residents prefer the fast-paced Twenty20 version of cricket they often see in the Indian Premier League, with the lack of buzz ahead of the fourth One-day International between India and the West Indies to be played on Friday being a clear indicator.
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) said Kings XI Punjab are not willing to play in Dharamsala as they have not received any positive response from the state government. HPCA public relations officer Sanjay Sharma said that after waiting for HP government's reply for the last nine days, Kings XI Punjab wrote a letter yesterday to Rajeev Shukla and said they want their three matches to be played in Mohali now and not Dharamsala. Sharma said, "The government did not give any security assurance in 2014, as a result the matches went to Cuttack. Kings XI made Cuttack their home ground. And in 2015 they had to choose Pune as their home ground. Now when Pune has its own team, Kings XI faced problem with the ground and had opted for Nagpur as their second ground. Due to water scarcity, matches were shifted outside Maharashtra and they approached us.
BCCI joint secretary and Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) boss Anurag Thakur is confident about bringing Test cricket to the picturesque HPCA Stadium as he will push for ICC approval during the India-West Indies ODI scheduled to be held on October 17.
The first One-Day International between India and South Africa in Dharamsala on Thursday was abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled. It was the second match in less than six months to be abandoned at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium because of inclement weather.
Steve Waugh said that Kohli is loved by the fans for his attitude of not being intimidated by an opposition.
Former BCCI president Anurag Thakur on Tuesday announced setting up of a cricket and sports academy in Leh to ensure that talented athletes get the required training to become a part of the mainstream.
The Congress opened another front against the Bharatiya Janata Party, as it raked up the row surrounding allotment of land to Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association during its rule and accused former CM PK Dhumal and his son Anurag Thakur of causing a loss of Rs 100 crore to the state exchequer.
Nayyar had questioned the appointment of outsiders in the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association.
The stylish batsman of yesteryears polled 173 votes while his opponent Prakash Chand Jain got 73 votes. His entire panel won their respective contests.
The Netherlands crashed out of the ICC World T20 after its second qualifying match against Oman was washed out in Dharamsala on Friday.
The union minister for sports, Vijay Goel, on Monday made it clear that implementation of the Supreme Court verdict on Lodha Committee's recommended reforms will be purely BCCI's prerogative.
As per the revised timings issued by the BCCI on Sunday, both the matches will start at 11:30 AM IST instead of 13.30 PM.
Uncertanity over the marque Twenty20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan at Dharamshala continues even after a meeting between BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur and Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Thursday ruled out resignation in the wake of corruption charges against him by the Bharatiya Janata Party, and said he was ready to face any probe by any agency.
Skipper Virat Kohli, on Thursday, skipped batting at India's net session ahead of the fourth cricket Test against Australia.
Kings XI Punjab produced an all-round show as they ended their Pepsi Indian Premier League campaign on a winning note with a 50-run humiliation of Mumbai Indians in Dharamsala, on Saturday.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra, who played vital role in helping Rajasthan win consecutive Ranji Trophy titles, has decided to join Himachal Pradesh for the upcoming domestic season.
England rode on Ian Bell's unbeaten century to salvage some pride by winning the fifth and final One-Day International against India by seven wickets in Dharamsala.
The IPL fever seems to have gripped the Indian parliamentarians as well and they are all set to play a friendly Twenty20 match against the Mumbai Heroes, the cricket team of Bollywood, on May 20 at the picturesque HPCA stadium in Dharamsala.
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said, had India batted 'more sensibly', the hosts could have won the fifth and final ODI in Dharamsala and wrapped up the series by a bigger margin.
A morale-boosting series win sealed, India would be aiming to finish with a flourish when they take on England in the inconsequential fifth and final One-dayer at the picturesque HPCA stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur on Thurday said he is hopeful of the Himachal Pradesh government giving the go ahead for the World Twenty20 match between India and Pakistan in Dharamsala following a meeting with state Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.
The basic tenet of the Lodha panel's constitutional reforms for Indian cricket has fallen flat after most of state units are being controlled by family members of disqualified office-bearers, says former MCA president Abhay Apte.
Kings XI Punjab captain Adam Gilchrist hinted that he won't be taking any further participation in the Indian Premier League as a player from next season after his side crashed out of the fifth edition of the Twenty20 event in Dharamsala.
'At Dharamsala, we have always tried to provide result oriented wickets'
Rohit Sharma's superlative unbeaten 68 helped defending champions Deccan Chargers edge past Kings XI Punjab by five wickets at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala to keep alive their last four hopes.
India's Virat Kohli continued to torment New Zealand with the bat, hitting an unbeaten 85 to secure a six-wicket victory with nearly 17 overs to spare in the first One-day International at Dharamsala on Sunday.
West Zone won the Deodhar Trophy in style, thrashing North Zone by 113 runs in a one-sided final in Dharamsala on Monday. It was a run-feast at the HPCA Stadium as West amassed a staggering 355 for four in 50 overs and then bowled out North for 242 in 42.2 overs to win the zonal one-day championship.
Leg spinner Amit Mishra recorded the first hat-trick of the season as Deccan Chargers crushed Kings XI Punjab by 82 runs to dash their hopes of making the Indian Premier League play-offs in Dharamsala on Saturday.
Kings XI Punjab produced a clinical all-round performance to score a comprehensive 29-run win over bottom-placed Delhi Daredevils to keep their play-off hopes alive in the Indian Premier League in Dharamsala.
Dharamsala entered the record books when Adam Gilchrist and Kumar Sangakkara went out for the toss in the Indian Premier League match on Friday.
Rohit Sharma scored a spectacular 38-ball 68 as Deccan Chargers beat Kings XI Punjab by five wickets and enhanced their hopes of making it to the semis.
'The BCCI believes that with great power comes greater responsibility.' 'We are conscious that the cricket world looks at us as "leaders." We will strive to lead effectively and responsibly.'
South Africa wants to infuse fresh blood going into next year's World T20 in Australia.
Australia's Pune Test hero Steve O'Keefe in all likelihood will be dropped from the Playing XI at expense of pacer Jackson Bird for the fourth Test match against India, starting Saturday.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur, on Wednesday, blamed the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh for creating an atmosphere of doubt over the India-Pakistan clash scheduled to be held in Dharamsala on March 19.
