For the first time, the BCCI is giving hefty incentives to groundsmen.
Pune Warriors India will finally get to play at home this Indian Premier League as the Rs 260-crore international cricket stadium -- just 20kms from the city -- is set to be inaugurated in Pune, on Sunday.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India suspended the curator of the Maharashtra Cricket Association's stadium in Pune after he was captured on television in a sting operation, claiming that he could tamper with the pitch ahead of Wednesday's second India-New Zealand One-Day International.
A major controversy was averted on Thursday when an angry chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil threatened to storm out of the Subrata Roy Sahara stadium in Pune before officials of the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) intervened and persuaded him to stay back.
MCA backtracked on its stand saying Abhijit Kale has lost its "trust" by going to court on the bribery issue.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he will hand over his social media accounts to women achievers from different walks of life to mark International Women's Day on March 8. In his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" address, Modi said these successful women will talk about their work and experience on his social media accounts. He also renewed his appeal to people to take measures to deal with the growing problem of obesity and encouraged people to visit research laboratories or planetariums to mark National Science Day on February 28. Modi highlighted India's progress in space science and artificial intelligence, and emphasized the importance of celebrating and respecting the indomitable spirit of women. He also spoke about the diversity of India's wildlife and the importance of conservation efforts.
Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Ajay Shirke will relinquish office as president of the Maharashtra Cricket Association since the "parent body will need him more" in a situation when it is going through major structural reforms.
Pune Warriors India are set to play their IPL home matches in Ahmedabad after deciding to move away from their original home city of Pune following a dispute with the Maharashtra Cricket Association.
Maharashtra Cricket Association had lodged a complaint with IPL authorities against Kings XI Punjab team for allegedly damaging the dressing room during their match against Pune Warriors on Sunday.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said the decision to field his wife for Rajya Sabha bypoll was taken by his Nationalist Congress Party's apex body and denied reports that senior colleague Chhagan Bhujbal was upset over the move.
Skipper Rohit Sharma led India's rapid reply and Virat Kohli ended with an unbeaten 103, hitting a six to reach his hundred and secure India's win with 51 balls to spare.
The pitch used for the first Test between India and Australia in Pune last week has been rated as 'poor' by the International Cricket Council match referee Chris Broad.
The Indian Premier League has emerged as a global sports brand, but some people are trying to 'destroy' the T20 league and new controversies are being created every year, forcing the Board of Control for Cricket in India to consider shifting the cash-rich tournament abroad in 2017, IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said
'India in their home conditions are a different beast and they have started unsurprisingly strongly - I see them as favourites to win the competition at this stage, no matter what happens in Dharmsala (on Sunday),' writes Ross Taylor in his column for ICC Media Zone.
Skipper Rohit Sharma was left shattered after Mumbai Indians suffered their fourth straight defeat, losing to Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, in Pune, on Saturday.
Shubman Gill said the intent within the Indian team, in the build-up to the World Cup, was to improve their chasing record.
The opening match of the India-Sri Lanka series will be a day-night affair at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
MCA Chairman Balasahab Thorve called for the tests to unearth the truth behind the bribery scandal.
Kings XI Punjab on Sunday denied allegation that the members of the team had damaged the dressing room during their IPL match against Pune Warriors on April 8.
Both the new teams Gujarat Titans and the Lucknow Super Giants play their first match, against each other, at the Wankhede on March 28.
South Africa's bowlers chipped away at the wickets to stay on course for a huge victory against New Zealand.
The tainted Maharashtra middle order batsman will appear before a three-man committee in Pune on Saturday.
Shashank Manohar, who was the Board of Control for Cricket in India chief from 2008 to 2011, is all set to take over from Jagmohan Dalmiya, who passed away last month.
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Former India wicket-keeper Madhav Mantri passed away early Friday morning at the age of 92.
The Maharashtra batsman reiterated he's 'totally innocent'.
The Bombay high court on Tuesday allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in India to host Indian Premier League matches in Maharashtra only till April 30 after which it has asked the organisers to shift the matches outside the state.
MCA president Ajay Shirke said a decision on hiring high caliber players will be taken only after th e Australian coach arrives.
'I've been here before, whether with the South African or IPL teams, so I'm excited. A new role for me, a coaching role which I'm really excited about. It's a whole new role looking at the players, which is fantastic. I'm looking forward to hitting the ground running.'
The most interesting aspect of the contest is the form of batters from both sides which has been the reason of their success so far.
Krishna had superb figures of 2/2 in three overs, including a maiden, while Boult took 1/8 in three overs, to leave Sunrisers reeling on 14/3 in six overs -- the joint lowest score in the Powerplay in IPL history.
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, watched captain Rohit Sharma lead by example as a thoroughly professional Mumbai Indians outclassed Pune Supergiants.
The two champion players will clash against each other in the opening game of the 'Unacademy Road Safety World Series'on March 7
The Board of Control for Cricket in India paid the International Cricket Council around Rs 2.4 crore for various charges incurred for the Indian squad carrying "additional team members" during the World Cup earlier this year.
The right-handed batsman further admitted that this tour is a building block ahead of the T20 World Cup, to be played in October this year in India.
The International Cricket Council said it is investigating the pitch tampering allegations made against Pune curator Pandurang Salgaoncar ahead of the second ODI between India and New Zealand in Pune on Wednesday.
Anurag Thakur is set to be unanimously elected as the BCCI's youngest President in the Board's Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai on Sunday, replacing Shashank Manohar who quit the position to take up the ICC chief's job.
Hyderabad Cricket Association president Mohammed Azharuddin offered to host IPL matches in Hyderabad in case they are shifted out of COVID-hit Mumbai.
Incumbent Ajay Shirke was on Wednesday elected unopposed as the BCCI Secretary at the Board's 87th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai. Shirke was the lone BCCI functionary to file his nomination for the post on Tuesday. The 62-year-old became the secretary in July after Anurag Thakur was elevated as the President with Shashank Manohar opting to quit BCCI for the ICC chairmanship.
As Mumbai goes into a tizzy to felicitate batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on his retirement at the end of his 200th Test on November 18, the Maharashtra government has also decided to do its bit. It will present him a special silver trophy, bearing the signatures of all its 40 ministers.
