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Ganguly's Aus trip had Board's sanction

Ganguly's Aus trip had Board's sanction

Rediff.com15 Aug 2003

The India captain received batting tips from Australia great Greg Chappell.

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.

Amarnath still to get Board's letter

Amarnath still to get Board's letter

Rediff.com9 May 2005

"I am certainly interested in the job and have the time\nto devote to it," said the former India cricketer.

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.

2023 World Cup: India vs Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium!

2023 World Cup: India vs Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

This will be the first clash between the two arch-rivals on Indian soil in seven years.

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The BCCI on Tuesday announced India's international fixtures at home for the upcoming season. Team India's home assignment will get underway with India hosting Australia in September.

Lodha Committee report has 'destroyed' cricket: Pawar

Lodha Committee report has 'destroyed' cricket: Pawar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The Justice Lodha Panel had recommended a slew of structural reforms in the BCCI, which were approved by the Supreme Court.

Ashwin wants THIS country to host Asia Cup 2023

Ashwin wants THIS country to host Asia Cup 2023

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Ashwin suggested that the Asia Cup 2023 should be shifted to Sri Lanka instead of being held in Pakistan.

Pay hike for domestic cricketers?

Pay hike for domestic cricketers?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to consider a substantial pay hike for domestic cricketers plying their trade in Ranji Trophy.

Indian team told to control emotions

Indian team told to control emotions

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

India's cricket chiefs have told players to keep their cool during the tri-series finals against Australia to prevent more disputes between the two teams.

Shreyas Iyer to join India's squad for second Australia Test

Shreyas Iyer to join India's squad for second Australia Test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has successfully completed his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy following a back injury and will join India's squad ahead of the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia, beginning New Delhi on Friday.

'The Indian board is not interested in playing against Pakistan'

'The Indian board is not interested in playing against Pakistan'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has said that the present PCB set-up should stop wasting its time trying to organise a series against India as "it would never happen".

2nd Test: Should India Continue With Gill?

2nd Test: Should India Continue With Gill?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the second and final Test against South Africa?

India helping us more than Pak: Afghan board CEO

India helping us more than Pak: Afghan board CEO

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Not disregarding the initial support given by Pakistan, Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO Shafiq Stanikzai says the BCCI has played a bigger role in the rapid rise of the game in the strife-torn nation.

BCCI sidestepping issue on Board-bookie nexus?

BCCI sidestepping issue on Board-bookie nexus?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

- Media reports had claimed on Sunday that BCCI was sent a letter by international cricket's governing body about Thakur being seen with an alleged bookie Karan Gilhotra - 'Former BCCI president, N Srinivasan is trying to malign Thakur's image'

'Atmosphere not conducive for Indo-Pak cricket'

'Atmosphere not conducive for Indo-Pak cricket'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Anurag Thakur said the atmosphere between India and Pakistan is not conducive for cricket right now and stressed on the importance of creating a good environment before resumption of the proposed bilateral series.

It's upto WADA to dope-test Indian cricketers: Rathore

It's upto WADA to dope-test Indian cricketers: Rathore

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Sunday said the Board of Control for Cricket in India could have ensured dope testing of the Indian cricketers by NADA but put the onus on WADA to make the Indian Board compliant of its Code.

India's bowling coach says toss played part in WC loss

India's bowling coach says toss played part in WC loss

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

After the game, Mhambrey pointed out the contrast in the batting conditions in both innings and said in a video posted by Olympics.com.

Delhi smog steals spotlight: SL-Bangla tie in jeopardy

Delhi smog steals spotlight: SL-Bangla tie in jeopardy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Uncertainty looms over Lanka-Bangla World Cup clash due to severe air pollution

WTC Final: Former coach places onus on players, BCCI

WTC Final: Former coach places onus on players, BCCI

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Ravi Shastri sounded sceptical about the possibility of players getting extended gap after the IPL or practice games ahead of future WTC final matches.

'Weaker BCCI means weaker Bangladesh cricket'?

'Weaker BCCI means weaker Bangladesh cricket'?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

"We don't want any member country to get hurt. Especially India as they have always supported us. If India becomes weak, we also become weak."

Not a good idea: Waqar on calls for cricket in empty stadiums

Not a good idea: Waqar on calls for cricket in empty stadiums

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Some former cricket stars and officials of cricket boards have said that the game can resume slowly and matches can be held in front of empty stadiums with the proper precautions in place for teams, officials and other ground staff. Waqar Younis said there shouldn't be any cricket at the moment.

No cricketer should play IJPL T20, warns BCCI

No cricketer should play IJPL T20, warns BCCI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has written to its affiliated units stating that their registered players should not participate in the unsanctioned Indian Junior Players League (IJPL), scheduled in Dubai from September 19-29.

BCCI CEO to look after board until appointment of new officials

BCCI CEO to look after board until appointment of new officials

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) administrative staff, under the supervision of chief executive officer (CEO) Rahul Johri, has taken over the day-to-day functioning of the board, two days after the removal of its president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke by the Supreme Court. Johri will also convene the senior selection committee meeting to pick the ODI and T20 teams for the upcoming series against England later this month.

BCCI requests government to clarify stand on India-Pakistan cricket

BCCI requests government to clarify stand on India-Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com28 May 2018

It is understood that the BCCI wants a formal communication before they head to ICC Disputes Resolution Forum where they are set to counter PCB's compensation claim of US$ 70 million for not honouring the MoU signed in 2014.

RR all-rounder under spotlight as Guwahati set to host two IPL matches

RR all-rounder under spotlight as Guwahati set to host two IPL matches

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Indian Premier League bandwagon is set to finally reach NorthEast as Guwahati gears up to host two IPL matches this season.

Check out BCCI's plans to help Afghanistan cricket

Check out BCCI's plans to help Afghanistan cricket

Rediff.com31 May 2018

All international teams touring India will now play one practice game against Afghanistan, an arrangement which will constantly provide international exposure to the team from strife-torn nation.

Sachin Tendulkar bats for blind cricket

Sachin Tendulkar bats for blind cricket

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has called on the Board of Control for Cricket in India to recognise the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and bring its players under the Board's pension scheme.

IPL PIX: Miller fires Gujarat Titans to victory!

IPL PIX: Miller fires Gujarat Titans to victory!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

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'

'No plans of India-Pakistan Test series anywhere'

'No plans of India-Pakistan Test series anywhere'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

According to ESPNcricinfo, MCC chief executive Stuart Fox spoke on SEN radio on day 4 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa and said that the club, as well as the Victoria government, had made an inquiry with CA about hosting a neutral Test.

Sri Lankan Board approaches Moody

Sri Lankan Board approaches Moody

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Talks are underway with the Australian to take over the job held by John Dyson, whose term ended last month.

'Your moment can arrive anytime, anywhere'

'Your moment can arrive anytime, anywhere'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, and Virender Sehwag praised 'inspiration' Bopanna for his incredible achievement.

BCCI/IPL: How much do Indian cricketers earn?

BCCI/IPL: How much do Indian cricketers earn?

Rediff.com11 May 2018

If you you don't know anything about the BCCI's contract system, here's a know-how by Aslam Hunani and Ashish Narsale about the moolah the BCCI pays cricketers. Also, what the players make from the IPL.

Manohar's contribution to Indian cricket invaluable: BCCI

Manohar's contribution to Indian cricket invaluable: BCCI

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The 59-year-old, former BCCI president, mailed his resignation letter to ICC CEO Dave Richardson without clarifying the exact reason for this sudden move to end what was to be a two-year-tenure.

'India trying to isolate Pakistan cricket'

'India trying to isolate Pakistan cricket'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Anticipating support from the BCCI, Pakistan Cricket Board officials are surprised that Sharad Pawar, the vice president of the ICC, has asked the member boards to meet shortly and discuss the staging of 2011 World Cup matches following the terror attack on Sri Lankan players in Lahore. There has been a growing feeling in Pakistan cricket circles that the BCCI has been following the policy of its government of isolating their country internationally.

Srinivasan debarred from board meetings after Supreme Court upholds ban

Srinivasan debarred from board meetings after Supreme Court upholds ban

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

'We are going to write the BCCI president to take a call on Srinivasan's continuing as the president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association despite the apex court's order'

Miandad urges BCCI, PCB to resume India-Pakistan cricketing ties

Miandad urges BCCI, PCB to resume India-Pakistan cricketing ties

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Former Pakistan Test captain Javed Miandad advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Pakistan Cricket Board to work together for the resumption of bilateral series between the two neighbouring countries.

BCCI taps cricketing backwaters for bowling options

BCCI taps cricketing backwaters for bowling options

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is finally looking beyond the traditional powerhouses to boost the team's thin bowling resources.

Battle of leagues shakes up cricket

Battle of leagues shakes up cricket

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

The battle between BCCI's IPL and Essel-backed ICL threatens to shake up the game's biggest global market.