Saikia, who hails from Assam, is a former first-class cricketer. He is currently the BCCI joint secretary.
Bobat backed the rule change that allowed the use of a second ball after the 10th over of the second innings in evening IPL matches.
42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is
Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, India's Consul General in New York, hosted the country's cricket team that is in the United States for the ongoing T20 World Cup, on Tuesday.
'He was always a people's person. Don't forget he had been a Delhi captain in a team that had a lot of big stars, India players. They played under him and he managed them fairly well.'
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.
BCCI lauds Team India's incredible run at the ICC Champions Trophy
The Champions Trophy 2025 final ignited a firestorm of controversy, with former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal leading the charge.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to register its protest with the ICC for ignoring its CEO during the trophy ceremony in Dubai on Sunday.
America's hyperactive Ambassador Eric Garcetti met members of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team -- Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Roger Binny, Kirti Azad and Mohinder Amarnath in New Delhi on Friday, November 17, 2023.
The ICL said both joined the rebel league a week ago and signed the contracts.
BCCI mourns Syed Abid Ali's passing
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'See, he had the power, the support, so you expected certain kind of toughness, stubbornness from him but he would do things for Indian cricket.'
Among the frontrunners for the coveted position is former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir.
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of India's first World Cup victory, check how much you know about the 1983 World Cup.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 58 crore for the Indian cricket team that won the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this month in Dubai.
Shelar is the second official from the incumbent committee to move on from his post after Jay Shah, who moved on from his post as the BCCI secretary to the chairman of the International Cricket Council.
ormer Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal said the Pakistan Cricket Board 'should learn' from BCCI on how run to game of cricket.
'The current policy will remain intact, as it is of paramount importance to both the nation and our institution, the BCCI.'
Former India all-rounder Roger Binny, one of the architects of India's World Cup victory in 1983, feels that 'Mahendra Singh Dhoni is someone who leads from the front.'
A former cricketer, Devajit Saikia represented Assam in four first-class matches during the 1990s before transitioning to cricket administration.
Ben Stokes' aggressive captaincy brought about England's downfall, feels BCCI president Roger Binny
'Relations between the players off the field have always been good, but it is sad that we have not played more often,' said the former India player.
India will host the next edition of the men's Asia Cup cricket tournament in the T20 format in 2025 as a pre-cursor to the T20 World Cup scheduled in the country in 2026.
Legendary Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson formally unveiled the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ahead of the opening match of the five-Test series between India and England, in Leeds on Thursday.
'I wanted a player of his calibre to take on one of the strongest sides in the country.' 'However, he stuck to his guns, and we had an argument.'
Binny and Shukla travelled to Pakistan following an invitation to members of the Asian Cricket Council
Preparation of a turning pitch for the Mumbai Test, resting Jasprit Bumrah and Gautam Gambhir's coaching style were discussed threadbare.
BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla has reiterated that the resumption of bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan is contingent upon the Indian government's approval.
If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.
Rohit called time on his red-ball career with immediate effect, bringing the curtains to a remarkable journey.
'Binny is a very amiable guy, he has got a mind of his own. He might not be a flippant type, but when he opens his mouth, I'm sure that he will be heard, especially on cricketing matters.'
No election for BCCI secretary's post at BCCI's Annual General Body Meeting later this month.
The former India captain was the president from 2015 to 2019 before moving to the BCCI. The CAB polls are scheduled to be held on October 31.
Sachin Tendulkar performs Jal Abhishek at the Kashi Vishwanath temple.
With more than five months to go for the next Test series, many in the BCCI believe that there is no need to take a decision right away.
With Jay Shah taking over as International Cricket Council's youngest chairman on December 1, the role of secretary in the mighty BCCI lies vacant and as officials wonder who the replacement might be, they have time to figure out the next course of action.
'Time flies. A Day that changed the FACE of Indian Cricket forever. Old is Gold. 41 years - #TDTY #WorldChampions.'
Anshuman Gaekwad, who served Indian cricket as a player, coach and selector, succumbed to blood cancer on Wednesday at the age of 71.
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