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'UAE is the best place for IPL'

'UAE is the best place for IPL'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

This year's IPL is scheduled to be performed from September 19 - November 10 within the UAE. The choice concerning the event was made within the IPL's Governing Council (GC) assembly on Sunday.

VIVO won't be IPL title sponsors this year, says BCCI

VIVO won't be IPL title sponsors this year, says BCCI

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday confirmed they have suspended the IPL title sponsorship deal with Chinese mobile giant VIVO for this year's Indian Premier League amid widespread anti-China sentiment in India.

Will Tambe get BCCI clearance to play in CPL?

Will Tambe get BCCI clearance to play in CPL?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Veteran Mumbai leg spinner Pravin Tambe put his name for the Caribbean Premier League players' draft but BCCI is unlikely to give him permission unless the 48-year-old announces retirement from Indian domestic cricket. The BCCI had disqualified Tambe from this year's IPL, which has now been postponed indefinitely, after he was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL Players' Auction in December as he flouted the rules by appearing in an unsanctioned T10 league in Abu Dhabi last year.

2 crore bounty for Shami despite missing full IPL with injury!

2 crore bounty for Shami despite missing full IPL with injury!

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Delhi Daredevils will have to cough up Rs. 2 crore despite not getting the services of Indian paceman Mohammed Shami, who has been ruled out for atleast three months from competitive cricket due to a knee injury sustained during the World Cup.

Gavaskar says Pawar promised him extra payments

Gavaskar says Pawar promised him extra payments

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Giving a new twist to his payment row with the Board of Control for Cricket in India, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Wednesday said it was former BCCI president Sharad Pawar who promised 'extra payment' to him for his services as an IPL Governing Council member.

BCCI not aware of Gavaskar's Kochi links

BCCI not aware of Gavaskar's Kochi links

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

The BCCI on Tuesday said it was not aware of the Kochi consortium's "links" with ex-Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar, who was a member of the IPL's Governing Council before being ousted a few weeks ago.

Mini IPL in USA plans put on hold: BCCI president

Mini IPL in USA plans put on hold: BCCI president

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

BCCI president Anurag Thakur has said the Cricket Board has put on hold plans of hosting a 'mini IPL' in the USA, with T20 Internationals being seen as the preferred platform to reach out to the American market. The main hurdle, according to Thakur, was the time zone difference. "I think we must understand the time difference. IPL is seen in India from 7 o'clock to 11 or 11.30 at night. So you have to play somewhere in the east coast here (USA) so (that) the timing matches.

'IPL should sever ties with Chinese sponsors'

'IPL should sever ties with Chinese sponsors'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Calls for boycotting Chinese products have intensified after 20 Indian soldiers were killed in the Galwan Valley clash on June 15. The Chinese have so far refused to share details of the casualties they suffered.

Going ahead with women's IPL on time, Ganguly confirms

Going ahead with women's IPL on time, Ganguly confirms

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

Mithali, Poonam welcome Ganguly's announcement.

BCCI AGM approves 10 teams for 2022 IPL

BCCI AGM approves 10 teams for 2022 IPL

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

BCCI has approved 10-team IPL from 2022 edition and are backing ICC's bid for cricket's inclusion in 2028 Olympics after some clarifications from IOC.

Two new IPL teams for 2022 to be auctioned in May

Two new IPL teams for 2022 to be auctioned in May

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The Indian Premier League will be a 10-team affair from 2022 as the BCCI has decided to auction two new teams in the month of May during the final phase of upcoming 14th edition of the T20 league.

2 IPL play-off matches shifted to Kolkata from Pune

2 IPL play-off matches shifted to Kolkata from Pune

Rediff.com4 May 2018

The historic Eden Gardens will host two play-off matches that were originally scheduled in Pune, Indian Premier League governing council confirmed.

IPL: Sourav Ganguly joins Delhi Capitals

IPL: Sourav Ganguly joins Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

In his new role, Ganguly will work closely with the team's head coach Ricky Ponting.

Players should be tested daily for COVID-19 during IPL, says Wadia

Players should be tested daily for COVID-19 during IPL, says Wadia

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia on Friday advocated daily testing of players during the IPL and predicted that the upcoming 13th edition of the T20 league in the UAE will be the most watched in the tournament's history.

Srinivasan set to return as BCCI chief

Srinivasan set to return as BCCI chief

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

BCCI President-in-exile N Srinivasan seems set to return to the helm of affairs after a two-judge probe panel found no evidence against his team Chennai Super Kings in the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal which rocked the sixth edition of the event.

Kochi players' interest will be protected: Shukla

Kochi players' interest will be protected: Shukla

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

The IPL Governing Council is yet to work out a plan to help players left in the lurch after Kochi's axing, but the league's boss, Rajiv Shukla, assured that the interest of the affected players will be protected.

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The last date for filing the nominations for the ICC top job is October 20. The ICC Board will meet from November 11-13 in Melbourne.

5 foreign players: Sahara needs consent of franchises

5 foreign players: Sahara needs consent of franchises

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

The IPL Governing Council has asked Sahara Pune Warriors to obtain the consent of all the franchises to field five foreign players in the fifth edition of the T20 tournament.

'Don't think any of the new T20 leagues can be a threat to IPL'

'Don't think any of the new T20 leagues can be a threat to IPL'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The IPL, with an estimated brand value of $8.4 billion, continues to attract the world's top players and coaches.

BCCI considering moving next year's IPL out of India

BCCI considering moving next year's IPL out of India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The IPL has been rocked by one controversy after another from its inception year but during this edition, the spate of Public Interest Litigations (PIL) filed by various organisations has thrown the itinerary into disarray.

BCCI's Shirke, Shetty depose in IPL spot-fixing probe

BCCI's Shirke, Shetty depose in IPL spot-fixing probe

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Former BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale, current IPL Governing Council member Ajay Shirke and Prof R S Shetty, the Board's General Manager (Game Development), deposed before the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee.

IPL suspended indefinitely after multiple cases in bio-bubble

IPL suspended indefinitely after multiple cases in bio-bubble

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The Indian Premier League was on Tuesday suspended indefinitely after multiple COVID-19 cases were reported in its bio-bubble.

Did you know some IPL owners wanted auctions in England

Did you know some IPL owners wanted auctions in England

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Two Indian Premier League team owners on Tuesday floated the idea of having next edition's players' auction in England

Asia Cup: No India matches in Pakistan

Asia Cup: No India matches in Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The six-nation Asia Cup, which will be played in a 50-over format in the first part of September this year, has grouped India and Pakistan together with a qualifier. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are part of the other group.

Former chief Srinivasan hired London firm to spy on BCCI officials: report

Former chief Srinivasan hired London firm to spy on BCCI officials: report

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan is facing fresh trouble after reports emerged that he hired a London-based firm to spy on other Board members, it was reported on Sunday.

IPL-14 set to begin on April 9

IPL-14 set to begin on April 9

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League will begin on April 9, exactly 12 days after the Indian team completes its limited overs series against England, a BCCI source said on Saturday.

Man who uncovered IPL fixing joins BCCI's anti-corruption wing

Man who uncovered IPL fixing joins BCCI's anti-corruption wing

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Former Delhi Police commissioner Neeraj Kumar was on Monday appointed as chief advisor of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Anti Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) for a term of one year.

Discussions on CSK valuation, India's next coach at BCCI meeting

Discussions on CSK valuation, India's next coach at BCCI meeting

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The appointment of next India chief coach, Chennai Super Kings's low de-merger valuation of Rs 5 lakh and Neeraj Kumar's appointment as the Anti-Corruption Unit's chief consultant are some of the key issues that will be discussed during the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Working Committee meeting, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

IPL GC meet: The day Ajay Shirke stood up alone

IPL GC meet: The day Ajay Shirke stood up alone

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Ajay Shirke raised termination issue, doesn't find support during the IPL Governing Council meeting in Mumbai.

Chennai, Pune back as IPL venues for 2015

Chennai, Pune back as IPL venues for 2015

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The Indian Premier League Governing Council also decided to allot all home games of Rajasthan Royals to Ahmedabad.

IPL GC to meet in Mumbai ahead of players' auction

IPL GC to meet in Mumbai ahead of players' auction

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The Governing Council of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is to meet, in Mumbai, on Friday ahead of the players' auction which is scheduled to be held on February 6.

IPL franchises can retain five players; salary cap at 60 crore

IPL franchises can retain five players; salary cap at 60 crore

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The Indian Premier League franchises have been given the option of retaining five players, while the salary cap for the entire squad has been fixed at Rs 60 crore for the 2014 season, the IPL governing council announced on Tuesday. The 2014 IPL auction will be held on February 12, with the option of extending it to the next day, if necessary. The venue for the same is yet to be decided upon.

ICA elections: Former players Azad and Gaekwad set for battle

ICA elections: Former players Azad and Gaekwad set for battle

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The main fight during the three-day Indian Cricketers' Association election will be between former cricketers Kirti Azad and Anshuman Gaekwad to become the male representative nominee to the BCCI Apex Council.

Cricket Buzz: Ready for IPL-style women's T20?

Cricket Buzz: Ready for IPL-style women's T20?

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Top Indian and foreign players for one-off women's T20

BCCI terminates Pune Warriors from IPL over non-payment of franchise fee

BCCI terminates Pune Warriors from IPL over non-payment of franchise fee

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

The contract of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sahara Pune Warriors has reportedly been terminated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for their failure to pay a bank guarantee of Rs. 174 crores.

BCCI set for Rs 5000 crore windfall from new IPL teams

BCCI set for Rs 5000 crore windfall from new IPL teams

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The Board of Control of Cricket in India could get richer by at least Rs 5000 crore with the addition of two new franchises for the 2022 edition of Indian Premier League.

BCCI to review WI players' participation in IPL

BCCI to review WI players' participation in IPL

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is seriously contemplating reviewing the West Indies players' participation in the cash-rich Indian Premier League as the ongoing series ended abruptly today due to visiting team's payment dispute with their own cricket board.

Why is BCCI opposing Lodha committee reforms, asks Azad

Why is BCCI opposing Lodha committee reforms, asks Azad

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

'All members of the then 2009 Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council are equally responsible for the mess created in the league and singling out Lalit Modi is improper'

IPL door shut on Ganguly; Pandey banned for 4 ties

IPL door shut on Ganguly; Pandey banned for 4 ties

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will not be part of IPL-4, which kicks-off on April 8, while Karnataka batsman Manish Pandey will have to sit out of the first four matches of his new franchise, Sahara Pune Warriors, for breaching player guidelines, the league's Governing Council said on Friday.

BCCI slams Modi, to hold meeting as scheduled

BCCI slams Modi, to hold meeting as scheduled

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

The BCCI on Thursday rejected embattled Lalit Modi's contention that the April 26 IPL Governing Council meeting was illegal and made it clear that it would go ahead with the meeting as per schedule.