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BCCI to take final decision on IMG issue by Sep.24

BCCI to take final decision on IMG issue by Sep.24

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

The Indian Premier League (IPL) and its commissioner Lalit Modi has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to take a final call on whether or not to terminate the services of IMG as an organiser of the event.

BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away

BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was admitted to hospital few days back after he complained of chest pain, passed away at a city hospital this evening following a massive cardiac arrest.

Kochi survives again, BCCI to decide fate on Dec 5

Kochi survives again, BCCI to decide fate on Dec 5

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

The squabbling Kochi IPL franchise on Sunday got yet another breather from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) which decided to defer the decision on its fate till December 5 after the consortium's investors reached a last-minute agreement over their shareholding pattern.

Can Bumrah single-handedly carry India to World Cup glory?

Can Bumrah single-handedly carry India to World Cup glory?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Madan Lal said that though it is great that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has made his return to the national side for the series against Ireland

Team India begin preparation under lights for Day/Night Test

Team India begin preparation under lights for Day/Night Test

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

The second Test between India and Bangladesh will be a day-night Test and will be played with a pink ball.

How IPL-contracted cricketers can play other leagues

How IPL-contracted cricketers can play other leagues

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

India offie, Harbhajan Singh, who plays in the Indian Premier League, had to withdraw his name from the players' draft of the 'Hundred' competition. The CSK spinner explains how the BCCI can save IPL while allowing its players play across leagues.

WATCH: Cricket legends take lap of honour at Eden Gardens!

WATCH: Cricket legends take lap of honour at Eden Gardens!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Dilip Vengsarkar and Mohammad Azharuddin took a lap around the 'Mecca of Indian cricket'

BCCI boss plays an emotional card

BCCI boss plays an emotional card

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, on Thursday, wrote an emotional letter to all state association stating that "in light of recent comments made against Indian Premier League, all members need to collectively decide, whether to stop this 'extravaganza'."

Test captain Kohli named BCCI's Cricketer of the Year

Test captain Kohli named BCCI's Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Under Kohli, the Indian team ended a 22-year wait for a series win on Sri Lankan soil before battering World No.1 South Africa 3-0 to hand the Proteas their first overseas loss in nine years.

Former BCCI GM Sridhar passes away

Former BCCI GM Sridhar passes away

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

He was 51 and was in charge of BCCI's cricket operations till last month for nearly four years.

Former BCCI chief Thakur tenders unconditional apology to SC

Former BCCI chief Thakur tenders unconditional apology to SC

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

On December 15, the top court had observed that Thakur prima facie appears to have committed matter of perjury in relation to demanding an intervention via a letter from the International Cricket Council (ICC) in order to sidestep the implementation of the Lodha Committee recommendations.

'Loving this already': Harmanpreet on donning India Test jersey

'Loving this already': Harmanpreet on donning India Test jersey

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Harmanpreet shared the photo on one of her Instagram Stories

BCCI vs Ministry 'cold war' leaves SA's India tour in limbo

BCCI vs Ministry 'cold war' leaves SA's India tour in limbo

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

BCCI claimed that it had made the application in March and waiting for the clearance letter, a sports ministry official said it is yet to get it.

How Jay Shah plans to aid cricket's growth in Africa

How Jay Shah plans to aid cricket's growth in Africa

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Asian Cricket Council is set to play a role in helping grow the game in Africa through a plan prepared by ACC chief Jay Shah.

MPL as new BCCI kit sponsors: 'No ambush marketing'

MPL as new BCCI kit sponsors: 'No ambush marketing'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

MPL wasn't part of the process when the original Invitation to Tender (ITT) was floated by the BCCI in August and that has raised a few eyebrows.

Gavaskar wants BCCI to appoint Dravid as India coach

Gavaskar wants BCCI to appoint Dravid as India coach

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar backed Rahul Dravid as the next Indian cricket team coach, saying if the Board of Control for Cricket in India is looking for a change, the former India captain is best suited for the job.

'Indian cricket doesn't need Olympics to grow'

'Indian cricket doesn't need Olympics to grow'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Athens Olympics silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says instead of clashing with WADA on the 'whereabouts' clause, the ICC and BCCI should formulate a dope testing norm that is better suited to the sport and ensure regular testing to keep the sport free of dope-criminals.

Bio-bubble breach: BCCI set to back its players as 5 sent in isolation

Bio-bubble breach: BCCI set to back its players as 5 sent in isolation

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Five India Test players, including vice-captain Rohit Sharma, opener Shubman Gill and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, have been placed in isolation and an investigation launched into a possible breach of the COVID-19 bio-security protocol by them, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.

BCCI invites applications for men's head coach

BCCI invites applications for men's head coach

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Next India head coach should be below 60 and have minimum two-year international experience

Will BCCI appoint C.K. Khanna as its next president?

Will BCCI appoint C.K. Khanna as its next president?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering to appoint C.K. Khanna as its new president. However, if the decision is taken forward, it would ignore the fact that Khanna is ineligible on tenure count because of having served more than nine cumulative years in state cricket association. Earlier, the Supreme Court after removing Anurag Thakur from the post of BCCI president, had entrusted the senior-most vice-president of the BCCI, Khanna, to run its affairs.

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Chhetri has been the face of Indian soccer for nearly a decade-and-half and his 94 international goals make him the third-highest active international scorer after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Ishan Kishan did not want to see his performance as a tool to prove a point to his detractors.

SC curbs BCCI's financial powers, auditor to scrutinise accounts

SC curbs BCCI's financial powers, auditor to scrutinise accounts

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) not to release funds until the state associations file an affidavit implementing recommendations of Justice (Retd.) RM Lodha-led- panel. Issuing the direction, the apex court said the state associations cannot get any money from the national cricket body till the time they follow the Lodha committee's recommendations.

Manohar slams BCCI for AGM postponement

Manohar slams BCCI for AGM postponement

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar questioned Board's decision to postpone the Annual General Body Meeting, scheduled for November 20, saying it was against the constitution of the cricket body.

'By removing advertising from cricket, will BCCI become better?'

'By removing advertising from cricket, will BCCI become better?'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

'This is the only country where success seems to be viewed as a bad thing.' 'Other governments and countries go out of their way to protect a successful organisation. Here we find ways of destroying it.'

BCCI pledges Rs 10 crore for Olympics contingent

BCCI pledges Rs 10 crore for Olympics contingent

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has pledged a donation of Rs 10 crore for the training and preparation of the country's Olympic-bound athletes

BCCI congratulated and invited me to India: Zaka Ashraf

BCCI congratulated and invited me to India: Zaka Ashraf

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf revealed that he has been invited by his counterpart in the Board of Control for Cricket in India to visit India and discuss cricket-related issues.

I am shocked and upset at the BCCI decision: Kundra

I am shocked and upset at the BCCI decision: Kundra

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Rajasthan Royals' co-owner Raj Kundra has come out with an official statement, shortly after he was suspended by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday on charges of gambling during IPL VI matches.

BCCI keen to get fans back in stands for England T20Is

BCCI keen to get fans back in stands for England T20Is

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has already informed its members that no tickets would be put on sale for the first two Tests between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium as both the games will be played behind closed doors.

Sri Lanka Cricket on sticky wicket with BCCI

Sri Lanka Cricket on sticky wicket with BCCI

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Sri Lankan sports ministry's decision to call back its cricketers from the ongoing IPL could lead to 'a potentially explosive situation' as far as the board's ties with the Board of Control for Cricket in India -- world cricket's financial powerhouse -- is concerned, a leading newspaper in Colombo said.

India eyes more revenue; Big 3 set to take over ICC at board meeting

India eyes more revenue; Big 3 set to take over ICC at board meeting

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

It will be a 'three versus seven' fight at the ICC meeting in Dubai, with the BCCI, Cricket Australia and the England and Wales Cricket Board having prepared a 'Position Paper' that will allow three boards to control the parent body's functioning.

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Days after the Board of Control for Cricket in India's request to the government for clearance on resumption of cricketing ties with Pakistan, the External Affairs Ministry said no decision has been taken on it.

India to tour West Indies in 2016 after BCCI-WICB impasse ends

India to tour West Indies in 2016 after BCCI-WICB impasse ends

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

India are scheduled to play four Test matches in the Caribbean in July-August next year.

Asia Cup to be moved to Bangladesh amid crisis in Sri Lanka?

Asia Cup to be moved to Bangladesh amid crisis in Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

BCCI monitoring situation in Sri Lanka: Sourav Ganguly

BIG TV asks BCCI for cheaper deal

BIG TV asks BCCI for cheaper deal

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Reliance-Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (R-ADAG)-controlled BIG TV has accepted an offer to re-negotiate its aborted deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for on-ground partnership rights of the Indian Premier League (IPL), provided the offer price is lowered.

Has BCCI agreed to an Indo-Pak bilateral series?

Has BCCI agreed to an Indo-Pak bilateral series?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

If the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zaka Ashraf is to believed, get ready for a Indo-Pak series in the near future.

ICC to continue dope-testing in cricket

ICC to continue dope-testing in cricket

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Dope-testing on players will carry on as the International Cricket Council (ICC) continues negotiations with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over the controversial "whereabouts" clause, the ICC said on Wednesday. The ICC implemented the new WADA code on January 1, according to which players are supposed to reveal details of their location for an hour every day for the next three months to an ICC-nominated officer.

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.

AP High Court issues notices to Muthaiah, BCCI

AP High Court issues notices to Muthaiah, BCCI

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

The appeal is filed by former captain Mohammed Azharuddin against a lower court verdict upholding his disqualification from Test cricket.\n\n

Will BCCI's SGM on Feb 19 accept Lodha panel recommendations?

Will BCCI's SGM on Feb 19 accept Lodha panel recommendations?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The far-reaching effect on the implementation of the Lodha Committee's recommendations calling for sweeping reforms in the BCCI's structure and the subsequent scathing observation on the matter by the Supreme Court which has shaken the Board members, is set to dominate the Special General Meeting.