Senior cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan were included in the Mumbai squad to play against Railways in the Ranji Trophy league opener at the Wankhede Stadium from November 2-5.
Dussehra in Mangaluru is incomplete without the iconic Pili Vesha or tiger dance, a deeply rooted tradition in Tulu culture.
Dravid has already given a reply and defended himself saying he has taken leave of absence from employers India Cements and he has nothing to do with the Chennai Super Kings.
"It was high time the message was given and this strong step by the BCCI will go a long way in restoring the prestige of domestic cricket," he added.
Former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin on Saturday alleged that the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is not following the Lodha Committee recommendations and is also indulging in other 'irregularities and misuse'.
Former batsman Yuvraj Singh claimed that India's cricketers feel compelled to play even when they are not in a condition to for the fear of losing their place.
Hyderabad Cricket Association president Mohammed Azharuddin offered to host IPL matches in Hyderabad in case they are shifted out of COVID-hit Mumbai.
Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will be returning as Director of Cricket with the Delhi Capitals during IPL 2023 starting in April, sources said.
The Bombay High Court has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) if it could shift IPL matches out of Pune and Mumbai, and also asked it to reply by Wednesday.
A livid Kapil Dev said he will not go to Mumbai and called the conflict of interest allegations against him and the CAC 'a publicity stunt'. In the complaint filed by Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) life member Sanjeev Gupta, it has been claimed that Kapil and Anshuman Gaekwad don multiple cricketing roles.
India's premier Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara will play for Team Zalawad Royals in the inaugural Saurashtra Premier League.
Sachin Tendulkar's wish to play his 200th and final Test on his home ground in Mumbai is all set to be granted when the BCCI's Tour, Programmes and Fixtures committee meets on Monday to chalk out the detailed schedule of next month's West Indies tour.
Senior cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who played a crucial role in Mumbai's conquest of their 40th Ranji Trophy title this season, on Wednesday received award for striking the fastest century in the national championship at the annual awards function of Mumbai Cricket Association.
Former India batsman Aakash Chopra does not agree with Rajasthan Cricket Association secretary Sanjay Dixit's view that the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team is 'graceless'.
BCCI tells Hyderabad CA that no further change in schedule possible
Tata group has been a constant in India's sporting landscape and the conglomerate's involvement only grew under Ratan Tata.
Ding will face a stern challenge from the 18-year-old Gukesh, who "doesn't make any mistakes at all" and has had a terrific run in 2024.
Mumbai Cricket Association's five-year ban imposed on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shah Rukh Khan last year stands and he will not be able to attend his team's IPL match against hosts Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 7.
Newly-crowned ICC U-19 World Champions, India were, on Monday, accorded a warm welcome on their arrival at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, in Mumbai.
The Mumbai Cricket Association on Saturday was left red-faced after the final of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League, to be played on June 1, was moved from Mumbai to Bangalore.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's childhood coach Jwala Singh said the focus should be on the hardwork put in by the youngster and not his 'panipuri selling' story.
Jay Shah, son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will continue as BCCI secretary for his second consecutive term.
Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan on Friday rejected Dilip Vengsarkar's claims that he was responsible for the ex-India captain's removal as chairman of selectors, calling the charge 'completely false, motivated and without any basis'.
Among his many achievements, his 49 ODI centuries stand out as a testament to his mastery of the format.
Ajinkya Rahane and his Mumbai teammate Suryakumar Yadav went under the hammer for Rs 7 lakh each.
After giving lukewarm response in the first two days of the third Test between India and the West Indies, cricket fans made a beeline for entry into the Wankhede Stadium, on Thursday, in anticipation of Sachin Tendulkar coming out to bat and score his 100th international hundred.
Unless India performs very well at the T20 World Cup, it could be curtains for chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the state cricket associations and the Board of Control for Cricket in India office-bearers to give their suggestions on the draft constitution for the apex cricket body, to be approved by it.
Nearly ten days after the pitch controversy, Wankhede curator Sudhir Naik withdrew his complaint against Team India Director Ravi Shastri on Sunday.
Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan hit back at the Mumbai Cricket Association, saying he was not drunk during the alleged brawl between him and MCA officials after the match between Mumbai Indians and his team, and got into the spat only after kids with him were 'manhandled'.
Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly along with Mumbai Cricket Association joint Secretary Dr PV Shetty are the two erstwhile Indian Premier League governing council members deemed eligible to attend Monday's auctions, but the former captain is not going to be present.
Lucknow Super Giants signed former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener as their assistant coach for IPL 2024.
The Dronacharya awardee was given a guard of honour by young cricketers on way to the crematorium.
NCP president Sharad Pawar fuelled further speculation on getting back into cricket administration when he said that he may be "in some sports body in the future".
India's women cricketers commence their World Cup campaign with a Group A match against the West Indies in Mumbai on Thursday. The day-night clash will set the ball rolling for the event, which will also have matches in Cuttack, where the Pakistan team (placed in Group B) is based due to security concerns in Mumbai.
Newly-elected MCA president Sharad Pawar announced that their swanky new clubhouse at Kandivli, in suburban Mumbai, will be named after the legendary cricketer, as 'Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana', at a gala ceremony on November 11.
The selection of Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun in the West Zone U-16 side has left both social media and cricket fans angry. Fans are furious over the exclusion of Pranav Dhanawade, who became the first batsman in the game's history to score 1000 runs in an innings.
A committee of cricketers set up ten years ago by the then Mumbai Cricket Association president Sharad Pawar to improve the game could be discontinued or converted into a technical committee.
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