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Preity Zinta opens up about Dharamsala crisis behind the scenes

Preity Zinta opens up about Dharamsala crisis behind the scenes

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Videos of Zinta asking spectators to vacate the stadium in an orderly manner also started doing rounds of the social media.

'No Rule More Unfair Than IPL's RTM'

'No Rule More Unfair Than IPL's RTM'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'If a franchise has released a player because they don't see him in their top four or five, then what gives them the right to jump in during an auction?'

Ban lifted! IPL 2025 to see use of saliva on ball

Ban lifted! IPL 2025 to see use of saliva on ball

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

BCCI lifted the ban on use of saliva on the ball in IPL 2025 after majority of captains agreed to its proposal.

IPL 2025: Will bowlers be allowed to use saliva?

IPL 2025: Will bowlers be allowed to use saliva?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The BCCI is considering lifting the ban on applying saliva on the ball in IPL 2025.

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vijay, despite the loud message from his delayed arrival at the road-show/stampede venue, and more so his continued inaccessibility for fans-turned-cadres after graduating from a super-star to a political party leader with electoral ambitions, refuses to change. Or, so it seems, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

New ICC boss Jay Shah to continue as BCCI secretary till...

New ICC boss Jay Shah to continue as BCCI secretary till...

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

No election for BCCI secretary's post at BCCI's Annual General Body Meeting later this month.

Explained: Changes Ahead of IPL Auction

Explained: Changes Ahead of IPL Auction

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The Indian Premier League governing council revealed changes ahead of the IPL mega auction, which is likely to be scheduled for November.

CSK CEO hints at Dhoni's retirement plans

CSK CEO hints at Dhoni's retirement plans

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

While the question of whether this will be Dhoni's final season remains unanswered, Viswanathan expressed optimism about his continued involvement with CSK.

IPL Auction: Team purse may be raised to Rs 125 crore; 6 retentions likely

IPL Auction: Team purse may be raised to Rs 125 crore; 6 retentions likely

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

IPL's Governing Council will have a meeting with the owners of all 10 franchises in Mumbai on Wednesday to discuss the various key issues of this year's players auction.

Swadeshi Jagran Manch attacks BCCI over IPL sponsorship

Swadeshi Jagran Manch attacks BCCI over IPL sponsorship

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The BCCI and the IPL Governing Council have shown utter disrespect to the Indian soldiers killed by Chinese troops with its decision to hold the cricket league with its Chinese sponsors, a statement from SJM's co-convener Ashwani Mahajan read.

BCCI set to introduce 'impact player' rule in IPL 2023

BCCI set to introduce 'impact player' rule in IPL 2023

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The BCCI is all set to introduce the 'impact player' system in IPL 2023 next year where the captains will be able to replace one player from the playing XI with a substitute player during an ongoing match.

Broadcaster supports BCCI's suspension of IPL

Broadcaster supports BCCI's suspension of IPL

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The BCCI said that it will do everything in its power to arrange for the secure and safe passage of all the participants in IPL 2021.

IPL Auction: Harshal, Shardul in top base price bracket

IPL Auction: Harshal, Shardul in top base price bracket

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Seamers Harshal Patel and Shardul Thakur along with veteran pacer Umesh Yadav are the three Indian capped players who are in the highest base price bracket of Rs 2 crore.

BCCI to review IPL sponsorship deals with Chinese companies

BCCI to review IPL sponsorship deals with Chinese companies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The BCCI on Friday said it will review IPL's sponsorship deals, including the one with Chinese mobile manufacturing company Vivo, in a meeting next week after 20 Indian soldiers were killed during a clash with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh. The meeting of the IPL Governing Council will review the yearly Rs 440 crore title sponsorship deal with Vivo among others.

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.

RCB stampede: KSCA officials resign; state govt orders CID probe

RCB stampede: KSCA officials resign; state govt orders CID probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

According to ESPNCricinfo, the resignation has been submitted to the president of the Board, Raghuram Bhat.

Women's World Cup: Pakistan not playing in India

Women's World Cup: Pakistan not playing in India

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Pakistan will play all their women's 50-over World Cup matches in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo when India hosts this year's tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

IPL knock-out matches could be shifted from Chennai

IPL knock-out matches could be shifted from Chennai

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

The IPL Governing Council is likely to shift the Qualifier and Eliminator matches from Chennai in order to allow respective teams with Sri Lankan players, freedom to choose their best playing eleven.

BCCI to launch Women's IPL by 2023

BCCI to launch Women's IPL by 2023

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The BCCI is planning to start the Women's IPL by 2023 while four exhibition games make a return this season after a one-year gap.

CSK appeals to IPL GC to go under trust

CSK appeals to IPL GC to go under trust

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Troubled IPL franchises Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) co-owner Raj Kundra have made their respective appeals to the Governing Council ahead of the eighth edition of the cash rich league.

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The members who were present at the 93rd BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bengaluru on Sunday requested incumbent secretary Jay Shah to speed up the process of finding his successor to keep the transition of power as smooth as possible.

'My favourite bowler is Bumrah': MS Dhoni

'My favourite bowler is Bumrah': MS Dhoni

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni picked Jasprit Bumrah as his favourite bowler, but the multiple World Cup-winning former Indian skipper refrained from selecting between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as batsman of his choice

IPL 2022 set to be held in four venues in Mumbai and Pune

IPL 2022 set to be held in four venues in Mumbai and Pune

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

IPL teams are set to play four games each at the Wankhede and DY Patil Stadium and three apiece at Brabourne and Pune,

'I'm in awe of Arshdeep; he is an exceptional bowler'

'I'm in awe of Arshdeep; he is an exceptional bowler'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings' Lockie Ferguson was all praise for his new-ball partner Arshdeep Singh, calling him a lively character and a fast-bowling workhorse.

The two contenders to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary

The two contenders to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Anil Patel, the secretary of Gujarat Cricket Association and Rohan Jaitley, son of late Arun Jaitley and the president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association are the two names in running to take over as BCCI secretary.

BCCI Plays Down Report of India Boycotting Asia Cup

BCCI Plays Down Report of India Boycotting Asia Cup

Rediff.com19 May 2025

'The Asia Cup matter or any other ACC event issue has not come up for discussion at any level, hence any news or report on that is purely speculative and imaginary.'

BCCI to seek government nod to hold IPL in UAE

BCCI to seek government nod to hold IPL in UAE

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'We will continue to look at the coronavirus situation till September then we will decide whether we host the tournament in India or UAE'

Why broadcaster is unhappy with BCCI's tentative IPL schedule

Why broadcaster is unhappy with BCCI's tentative IPL schedule

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The window came up for discussion during BCCI Apex Council meet on Friday and if finalised, it will mean the board will have to conduct 60 matches in 44 days.

People told to boycott China, but..: Omar's dig at IPL

People told to boycott China, but..: Omar's dig at IPL

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'I feel bad for those idiots who threw their Chinese made TVs off their balconies only to see this happen'

KL Rahul meets LSG owner Goenka

KL Rahul meets LSG owner Goenka

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Last year, Rahul's animated conversation with Goenka, after a heavy defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, went viral although lot of people later called it a "frank discussion between owner and skipper".

'No human life is worth sacrificing for IPL'

'No human life is worth sacrificing for IPL'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia, who spoke to the BCCI officials including president Sourav Ganguly on Friday, said the situation has to improve for the 13th edition of the IPL to take place.

IPL will only be staged abroad as a last resort: BCCI

IPL will only be staged abroad as a last resort: BCCI

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will only consider staging the Indian Premier League (IPL) abroad as a last resort if there is no other way to salvage the lucrative limited-overs tournament this year, a top BCCI official said. The annual tournament was originally scheduled to begin on March 29 but was postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19. India's death toll from the pandemic surpassed 20,000 on Tuesday.

BCCI allows Kochi to participate in IPL 4

BCCI allows Kochi to participate in IPL 4

Rediff.com5 Dec 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday allowed the squabbling Kochi franchisee to participate in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League, ending the suspense over the fate of team.

Himachal seeks government nod to host IPL matches

Himachal seeks government nod to host IPL matches

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) has approached the government for holding the upcoming Indian Premier League matches in the state.

Ravindra Jadeja's IPL ban upheld

Ravindra Jadeja's IPL ban upheld

Rediff.com27 Mar 2010

Ravindra Jadeja, who represented Rajasthan Royals in the first two editions, was banned by the IPL governing council after he was found guilty of breaking IPL guidelines by negotiating with Mumbai Indians.

One-off All-Stars game to be played after IPL

One-off All-Stars game to be played after IPL

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the match was earlier scheduled to be held three days before the IPL, which begins on March 29, but due to operational reasons it is now set to be played after the tournament, which ends on May 24.

AGM: BCCI to take decision on new IPL teams

AGM: BCCI to take decision on new IPL teams

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

BCCI has sent a 23-point agenda to all affiliated units 21 days prior to the holding of the AGM.

Who will replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary?

Who will replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Who will replace Shah in the BCCI since neither he himself nor the people close to him have yet divulged his immediate plans.

BCCI hopeful of staging IPL 2022 in India

BCCI hopeful of staging IPL 2022 in India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The IPL's two new teams -- Sanjiv Goenka's RPSG Group for the Lucknow franchise and CVC Capital's Ahmedabad received formal clearance from the BCCI after the IPL's Governing Council met on Tuesday.

IPL: Deadline for player retention is Jan 21

IPL: Deadline for player retention is Jan 21

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Trading window closes February 4.