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Asia Cup: India can play their matches at a neutral venue: PCB's proposal

Asia Cup: India can play their matches at a neutral venue: PCB's proposal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

PCB chief Najam Sethi said that they had sent a proposal to ACC that India can play their matches at a neutral venue.

BCCI bosses are fighting over something

BCCI bosses are fighting over something

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary has expressed his displeasure over CEO Rahul Johri allowing the publication of an advertisement for the post of 'Team Manager' for the Indian women's cricket team on his name without his consent.

Omicron: 'BCCI should consult govt before sending team to SA'

Omicron: 'BCCI should consult govt before sending team to SA'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur said the Board of Control for Cricket in India should consult the government before sending the cricket team to South Africa, where a new COVID-19 variant is causing havoc.

After winning World Cup, here's what India's Blind cricket team wants

After winning World Cup, here's what India's Blind cricket team wants

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

After winning the Blind Cricket World Cup for India, players have asked the Ministry of Sports to give recognition to the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI).

BCCI gives in to Australia's request

BCCI gives in to Australia's request

Rediff.com4 May 2004

Cricket Australia had expressed its wish to play only the Tests, and not the ODI tri-series during its tour of India later this year.

How Will Rs 125 Crore be Divided?

How Will Rs 125 Crore be Divided?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The 15-member squad of the Indian team which won the T20 World Cup will take home Rs 5 crore each.

BCCI requests for three Tests in West Indies

BCCI requests for three Tests in West Indies

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

India are slated to play four Tests on tour of West Indies starting May 15.

'BCCI award giant leap for women's cricket'

'BCCI award giant leap for women's cricket'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy says the unprecedented nomination for the C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award doesn't hold much relevance for her but she would like to believe that the recognition is a giant step forward for women's cricket.

BCCI working committee meeting postponed to May 2

BCCI working committee meeting postponed to May 2

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) has rescheduled its Working Committee meeting from April 24 to May 2.

Sports Ministry, BCCI, SAI served notice from human rights body

Sports Ministry, BCCI, SAI served notice from human rights body

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Accordingly, it has issued notices to the secretary, department of sports in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; the SAI, the BCCI, the WFI, and 15 other national sports federations.

World Cup 2023: Will Indian fans be the game-changers?

World Cup 2023: Will Indian fans be the game-changers?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The former pacer believes that the Indian team is in possession of a "good squad" but the support from the fan base will also play a crucial role in their journey.

BCCI faces fine after 'poor' Test pitch

BCCI faces fine after 'poor' Test pitch

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could be fined almost 20,000 Australian dollars for producing a "poor" first India-Australia Test match pitch in Pune, Maharashtra.

BCCI to file criminal case against Modi?

BCCI to file criminal case against Modi?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to file a criminal case against suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi, reports said on Friday.

I have left BCCI, no comments on Windies's pullout: Srinivasan

I have left BCCI, no comments on Windies's pullout: Srinivasan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman N Srinivasan refused to comment on the West Indies team's sudden pullout of the India series.

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Why BCCI boss Ganguly is giving ICC sleepless nights

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI's demand is for a tournament involving the 'Big Three' of India, Australia and England plus another country to be slotted into an already bursting schedule, putting it on course for a clash with the ICC, which has enjoyed a period of calm in recent years at its Dubai headquarters. India's 'Super Series' proposal is a concern to many in the game, including the executive chairman of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA), Tony Irish.

Pakistan wants to play bilateral cricket series with India

Pakistan wants to play bilateral cricket series with India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

BCCI might be keen on organising a tri-series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka in India later this year, but Pakistan Cricket Board's caretaker chairman Najam Sethi said he would be more interested in reviving bilateral cricketing ties between the two nations.

BCCI secretary Shah assures help to northeastern states

BCCI secretary Shah assures help to northeastern states

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Shah recently visited the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.

Kohli's not satisfied with one, he deserves the World Cup medal: Yuvraj

Kohli's not satisfied with one, he deserves the World Cup medal: Yuvraj

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Former star India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh hailed batting talisman Virat Kohli as the "best batter of this generation" across all formats and outlined what makes the 35-year-old unique.

RCB owner Mallya slams BCCI over IPL rules

RCB owner Mallya slams BCCI over IPL rules

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Royal Challengers Bangalore owner Vijay Mallya on Tuesday slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), saying that the rules and regulations for the Indian Premier League were made without the consultation of the franchisees involved.

BCCI yet to log off Modi from IPL website!

BCCI yet to log off Modi from IPL website!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

BCCI may have suspended Lalit Modi as IPL Commissioner, but the suave former chief of Twenty20 extravaganza can still be seen smiling on the website of Indian Premier League.

BCCI seeks more relaxed Test schedule

BCCI seeks more relaxed Test schedule

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

Indian officials have asked the ICC to extend its 10-year Test championship programme by at least 2 years.

Australia may pull out over TV dispute - BCCI

Australia may pull out over TV dispute - BCCI

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

The Australian cricket board may reconsider its upcoming tour of India if a television rights dispute is not resolved.

BCCI moves SC seeking disbursal of fund for remaining Tests

BCCI moves SC seeking disbursal of fund for remaining Tests

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking disbursal of an amount of approximately Rs 1.33 crores for the remaining two Tests between India and England to be held in Mumbai and Chennai. The apex court has decided to hear the plea at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday). The two Test matches of the ongoing five-match series are slated to be held at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (December 8-12) and MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (December 16-20).

Will the India-Pakistan cricket series finally happen in 2016?

Will the India-Pakistan cricket series finally happen in 2016?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is hopeful that following the thaw in India and Pakistan relations a breakthrough will come soon in the restoration of bilateral cricket ties with a short series in England likely to open doors in 2016.

We are unaware of any wrongdoing in IPL: BCCI

We are unaware of any wrongdoing in IPL: BCCI

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday said that it was not aware of any wrongdoing by any cricketer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 tournament.

Is Oz media right in slamming BCCI's resistance to DRS?

Is Oz media right in slamming BCCI's resistance to DRS?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

The Board of Cricket Control in India's (BCCI) continuous opposition to the use of the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) has drawn flak from the Australian media.

Mamata lashes out at BJP, says Ganguly being deprived

Mamata lashes out at BJP, says Ganguly being deprived

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Banerjee, who said she would have spoken out on the issue even if master batsman Sachin Tendulkar was similarly deprived, alleged that Ganguly was deprived of the chance to fight the election to "secure someone else's interests".

Can PCB boss convince BCCI for Indo-Pak series?

Can PCB boss convince BCCI for Indo-Pak series?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan and head of the PCB's executive committee Najam Sethi left for India in a bid to convince the BCCI to confirm the bilateral series in December.

BCCI to ask Saha about threat from 'Respected' journalist

BCCI to ask Saha about threat from 'Respected' journalist

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will ask out-of-favour senior wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha about the context of his tweet, which alleged that a journalist had threatened him for not agreeing to grant an interview.

India or Bharat? Netizens have a blast over name change

India or Bharat? Netizens have a blast over name change

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Users jocularly wondered if the name of institutions such as the Indian Space Research Organisation, the Reserve Bank of India and the Board of Control for Cricket in India will be changed.

BCCI bid to curb unsanctioned T20 leagues

BCCI bid to curb unsanctioned T20 leagues

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The move comes in the wake of the unsanctioned conduct of the Bihar Cricket League.

BCCI poll should be acceptable to public: SC

BCCI poll should be acceptable to public: SC

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

This observation came from a bench headed by N Santosh Hegde, which was hearing a petition filed by the Board of Control for cricket in India (BCCI) challenging a Madras High Court order restraining the newly elected Board from functioning.

'In Tendulkar's retirement BCCI will miss a brand India cricketer'

'In Tendulkar's retirement BCCI will miss a brand India cricketer'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Ahead of Sachin Tendulkar's farewell series against the West Indies and his landmark 200th Test, BCCI's chief administrative officer Ratnakar Shetty spoke with Harish Kotian on the impact his retirement will have on Indian cricket, his special attachment to Mumbai cricket and the game's true gentleman.

Fifth Test between India and England rescheduled to July 2022

Fifth Test between India and England rescheduled to July 2022

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The fifth and final Test between India and England, which was suspended due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the visitors' camp last month, was on Friday rescheduled to July next year.

BCCI gives DDCA January 28 deadline

BCCI gives DDCA January 28 deadline

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to give a day's extension to the beleaguered Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA), whose officials are set to meet LG Najeeb Jung and urban development minister Venkaiah Naidu regarding the requisite permissions for T20 Internationals against Sri Lanka at the Feroz Shah Kotla on February 12.

BCCI moves HC against stay on Royals' termination

BCCI moves HC against stay on Royals' termination

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday moved the Bombay High Court against the arbitrator's stay to the termination of contract with Indian Premier League franchisee Rajasthan Royals by it.

BCCI tighten security for Pakistan series

BCCI tighten security for Pakistan series

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah reassured that top security would be provided during the India-Pakistan series.

SC allows BCCI to release funds for Rajkot Test

SC allows BCCI to release funds for Rajkot Test

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to disburse Rs.56 lakhs for the opening Test of the five-match series against England, starting from Wednesday in Rajkot. Earlier on Tuesday, the BCCI had moved to the apex court to seek the disbursal of funds to Saurashtra Cricket Association for conducting the Rajkot Test, which will also see the application of Decision Review System (DRS) by the country for the first time.

KXIP owner Preity Zinta urges BCCI to tweak IPL rules

KXIP owner Preity Zinta urges BCCI to tweak IPL rules

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

'What's the point of technology if it can't be used'

BCCI president Ganguly discharged from hospital

BCCI president Ganguly discharged from hospital

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was discharged from hospital on Sunday morning, three days after he underwent a fresh round of angioplasty to clear clogged coronary arteries, officials said.