News for 'The Board of Control for Cricket in India'

Rohit positive about Bumrah's fitness but unsure of his return

Rohit positive about Bumrah's fitness but unsure of his return

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Last week the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) provided medical updates on star pacer and released a statement.

101 cricketers sever ties with ICL

101 cricketers sever ties with ICL

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Former internationals Rohan Gavaskar, Deep Dasgupta and Hemang Badani are among 101 cricketers who have severed links with the rebel Indian Cricket League and applied to the Board of Control for Cricket in India to return to the fold under the amnesty scheme that ended May 31. Seventy-nine current and 11 former Test cricketers -- including ex-captain Ajit Wadekar and off-spin legend Erapalli Prasanna -- have taken advantage of the amnesty scheme.

Check out BCCI's plans for women's cricket

Check out BCCI's plans for women's cricket

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Top women cricketers, Punam Raut and Harmanpreet Kaur, on Saturday gave their thumbs up to Board of Control for Cricket in India's reported plans for women's cricket, like introduction of India 'A' series and inclusion of more domestic fixtures.

Players clash but BCCI, Cricket Australia team up

Players clash but BCCI, Cricket Australia team up

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The National Cricket Academy has undertaken an initiative to conduct a refresher course for the existing accredited coaches of the Board of Control for Cricket in India in conjunction with Cricket Australia.

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Dr Samir Shah, who was honoured with a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for services to television and heritage, will replace Richard Sharp, who had been forced to resign after his communication with former prime minister Boris Johnson came under scrutiny.

WI board offers BCCI 'mutually agreeable solution' on abandoned tour

WI board offers BCCI 'mutually agreeable solution' on abandoned tour

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

The West Indies Cricket Board has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to work for a "mutually agreeable solution" over its demand for 26.2 million pounds as compensation for the former's decision to abandon its tour to India.

Kerala Cricket Assoc. ready to support Sreesanth's comeback bid

Kerala Cricket Assoc. ready to support Sreesanth's comeback bid

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The Kerala Cricket Association on Wednesday wrote to the Board of Control for Cricket in India seeking its decision and directions on cricketer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth's readiness to make a comeback to competitive cricket.

Sachin, Sehwag's perfect response to Shoaib Akhtar's taunts

Sachin, Sehwag's perfect response to Shoaib Akhtar's taunts

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Sehwag poked fun at Pakistan's history of losses to India in World Cups.

Why aren't Dhoni, Dhawan playing domestic cricket? Asks Gavaskar

Why aren't Dhoni, Dhawan playing domestic cricket? Asks Gavaskar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the Board of Control for Cricket in India for allowing the likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Mahendra Singh Dhoni to skip domestic cricket

Bihar cricket body moves contempt plea against BCCI officials

Bihar cricket body moves contempt plea against BCCI officials

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The Cricket Association of Bihar (CAB) on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against Board of Control for Cricket in India's acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and others for allegedly violating the apex court's orders.

BCCI's COA to meet Bangladesh cricket chief to discuss ICC reforms

BCCI's COA to meet Bangladesh cricket chief to discuss ICC reforms

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Committee of Administrators (COA) will meet Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Nazmul Hasan Papon on Wednesday to discuss the proposed constitutional reforms in the International Cricket Council along with the revenue sharing model.

'Resignation of BCCI officials can't clean cricket'

'Resignation of BCCI officials can't clean cricket'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Former cricketer and BJP MP Kirti Azad has said that mere resignations by the top officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will not clean the tainted image of Indian cricket, which has taken a beating in wake of the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal.

'No place for racism in cricket'

'No place for racism in cricket'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Indian and Australian cricket boards announced their support to eradicate racism from the sport.

Australia ready to share profits with other boards. Will BCCI agree?

Australia ready to share profits with other boards. Will BCCI agree?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Cricket Australia (CA) is open to parting with its multi-million-dollar television revenue from the high-profile India tours to Australia as part of a collective effort to preserve the financial health of the global game.

'Stint in county cricket will give Cheteshwar valuable experience'

'Stint in county cricket will give Cheteshwar valuable experience'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Arvind Pujara, Cheteshwar Pujara's father, believes his son and Virat Kohli will bounce back.

Indian cricketers sign contracts

Indian cricketers sign contracts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Twelve out of 17 leading players signed for graded payments.

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The former India all-rounder and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team's name appeared on the BCCI's Draft Electoral Rolls (on the BCCI's website) for the October 18 elections and Annual General Meeting as a representative of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, instead of KSCA secretary Santosh Menon.

India vs England: Motera stadium to allow fans

India vs England: Motera stadium to allow fans

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

A BCCI official on Monday confirmed that fans will be allowed to come in for the Test matches in Motera.

'At this stage of his career, Kohli doesn't need lot of practice'

'At this stage of his career, Kohli doesn't need lot of practice'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Virat Kohli came into the Centurion Test with only one proper net session on Christmas eve but India batting coach Vikram Rathour categorical said that at this stage of his career, the former captain doesn't need to train a lot.

Byju's may move NCLAT against insolvency order

Byju's may move NCLAT against insolvency order

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Edtech company Byju's parent Think & Learn will challenge the National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT's) order on insolvency proceedings and may approach the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in the next few days, a source claimed. With the NCLT appointing Pankaj Srivastava as the interim resolution professional (IRP), time is running out for Byju's as the committee of creditors (CoC) begins to be formed.

Cricket Buzz: Mithali Raj bats for more women's Tests

Cricket Buzz: Mithali Raj bats for more women's Tests

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

India's top woman cricketer Mithali Raj has urged the BCCI to organise more Test matches for the national women team, which is set to play its first five-day match in eight year when they tour England in August.

I have washed my hands off cricket in India: Kundra

I have washed my hands off cricket in India: Kundra

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Suspended for life from taking part in any form of cricketing activity by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee, Rajasthan Royals' former co-owner Raj Kundra said, "I have been wronged".

'Golden period' ahead for Indian cricket: BCCI prez

'Golden period' ahead for Indian cricket: BCCI prez

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Besides Shastri, Rahul Dravid has been appointed as the team's overseas batting consultant and Zaheer Khan as the bowling coach by the three-man CAC team.

Jadeja's 'go to man' turns 42!

Jadeja's 'go to man' turns 42!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

A look at how the cricket fraternity wished Dhoni his 42nd birthday

Umpires' exam for non-cricketers postponed

Umpires' exam for non-cricketers postponed

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The examination for non-cricketers was scheduled to be held on July 22 in Jaipur.

OPPO replaces Star India as Team India sponsor

OPPO replaces Star India as Team India sponsor

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Mobile manufacturing company OPPO, on Tuesday, became the new sponsor of the Indian cricket team, replacing broadcasting giants Star India.

Bribery allegation hits Indian cricket

Bribery allegation hits Indian cricket

Rediff.com20 Nov 2003

The BCCI said a player offered two selectors money to secure a berth in the India 'A' team.

Bring Back The Cup Guys!

Bring Back The Cup Guys!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The 14-member Indian team left for Australia early on Thursday, October 6, 2022, to take part in the T20 World Cup.

'Deliberate campaign to malign Indian cricket'

'Deliberate campaign to malign Indian cricket'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

They tried their best to malign the highly-popular Indian Premier League (IPL) time and again by leveling charges of corruption and when that didn't that work they are now targeting the Indian players individually.

On this day: India won the ICC Champions Trophy

On this day: India won the ICC Champions Trophy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

It was on this day that the MS Dhoni-led team beat England by five runs in a rain-curtailed final in Birmingham to win the ICC Champions Trophy.

Indian cricket team planning to help Kerala flood victims

Indian cricket team planning to help Kerala flood victims

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The Indian cricket team's contribution could be in the region of Rs 2 crore or more.

Windfall for domestic cricketers

Windfall for domestic cricketers

Rediff.com7 May 2004

BCCI has decided to give the domestic cricketers a ten-fold hike and pay upto Rs 52,000 for each match.

IPL Fan Parks return after 2019!

IPL Fan Parks return after 2019!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League will see the favourite IPL fan parks make a comeback after 2019.

PIX: Shami's seven powers India into World Cup final

PIX: Shami's seven powers India into World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup played between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Venkatesh Prasad slams selectors for ignoring Sarfaraz

Venkatesh Prasad slams selectors for ignoring Sarfaraz

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad has come down heavily on the Board of Control for Cricket in India and its selectors, saying ignoring Sarfaraz Khan for the upcoming Test series against Australia is "unfair" and "an abuse of domestic cricket".

Will move SC if BCCI decision hurts Indian cricket: COA

Will move SC if BCCI decision hurts Indian cricket: COA

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Committee of Administrators will move the Supreme Court if the Board of Control for Cricket in India general body takes any decision which is 'against the interest of Indian cricket' at its SGM on May 7, the COA has warned in a letter to the state units.

'Totally false! No Indian cricketer arrested for rape in Zimbabwe'

'Totally false! No Indian cricketer arrested for rape in Zimbabwe'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

India's cricket tour of Zimbabwe was on Sunday hit by a massive controversy after an official associated with one of the sponsors of the series was arrested for alleged rape even though he pleaded innocence to the charge.

MCG to witness India's 100th Test against Australia

MCG to witness India's 100th Test against Australia

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

India will play their 100th Test against Australia as they meet in the Boxing Day Test

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Michael Dalvi, who played first class cricket for Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Bengal, once hit a century against a fiery Malcolm Marshall and the West Indies. At 77, he has a razor sharp memory, a ready wit and is a rare cricketing treasure.

Lodha panel's recommendations really good for Indian cricket, says Kumble

Lodha panel's recommendations really good for Indian cricket, says Kumble

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Former captain Anil Kumble said that many of the recommendations of the Lodha Committee report would be good for Indian cricket if they are implemented. "Many of the aspects of Justice Lodha recommendations are really good, especially the proposal to form Steering Committee of Players' Association. "If implemented, it will be good for Indian cricket," Kumble told reporters. The Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Panel had recommended the formation of players' association by a four-member steering committee comprising former union home secretary G K Pillai (chairperson) and former India cricketers Mohinder Amarnath, Kumble and Diana Edulji (ex-Indian women's team captain), to raise their concerns.