News for 'The Board of Control for Cricket'

Why current cricketers should be thankful to Tendulkar, Dravid and Kumble

Why current cricketers should be thankful to Tendulkar, Dravid and Kumble

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Referring to the trio's fight for share in BCCI revenue for players back in 2001-02, sehwag said it went a long way in guaranteeing financial security that is enjoyed by the current crop of players.

How hectic is our cricketers' schedule?

How hectic is our cricketers' schedule?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

In 2010, India has already played seven Tests, 18 ODIs and seven T20s with the Indian Premier League sandwiched in between.

Meet the man tasked with checking match-fixing in Indian cricket

Meet the man tasked with checking match-fixing in Indian cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday appointed former Rajasthan DGP as the Head of its Anti-Corruption Unit, replacing former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar.

Ganguly compliments Rohit Sharma for keeping composure in tense situation

Ganguly compliments Rohit Sharma for keeping composure in tense situation

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Rohit Sharma showed great composure leading the men in blue throughout the match against arch-rivals Pakistan

Lalit Modi or Ten Sports not linked with our project on cricket: Essel

Lalit Modi or Ten Sports not linked with our project on cricket: Essel

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The Essel Group on Monday rebutted news reports that it is setting up parallel cricket boards across different countries in collaboration with Ten Sports Network but said it is now geared up to enter the sports business at a global level, focusing on cricket.

India need a strong coach to control Kohli, says Bishan Bedi

India need a strong coach to control Kohli, says Bishan Bedi

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi feels the Board of Control for Cricket in India needs to appoint a 'strong coach' to guide the temperamental Test captain Virat Kohli, who has courted a lot of off-field controversies in recent times.

BCCI backs Cricket Australia over rights stance

BCCI backs Cricket Australia over rights stance

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

Secretary Niranjan Shah said the BCCI could, like Cricket Australia, demand payment for the right to distribute photographs for future domestic Test series.

No cricket during high pollution! ICC set to issue guidelines...

No cricket during high pollution! ICC set to issue guidelines...

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

The International Cricket Council is likely to incorporate air pollution in its 'Playing Conditions' clause, having taken a serious note of the plight of Sri Lankan cricketers during the recently-concluded Test match against India in New Delhi.

Pant Or Miller: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Pant Or Miller: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Check out the top knocks of the DC vs GT match.

Historic! Female umpires to officiate in Ranji Trophy

Historic! Female umpires to officiate in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Vrinda Rathi, Janani Narayan and Gayathri Venugopalan are set to break new ground and officiate in the Ranji Trophy.

BCCI running world cricket: Barry Richards

BCCI running world cricket: Barry Richards

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Legendary cricketer Barry Richards says the BCCI has transformed the game for commercial interests by its sheer money power.

KL Rahul to miss out T20I series against West Indies

KL Rahul to miss out T20I series against West Indies

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Rahul has completed his isolation period, but has been advised one more week's rest and recuperation by the BCCI's medical professionals.

Former England skipper denies racism allegation

Former England skipper denies racism allegation

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The disciplinary hearing into allegations of racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club is a "terrible look for the game", former England captain Michael Vaughan said on Friday.

BCCI extends support to Nepal cricketers

BCCI extends support to Nepal cricketers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The National Cricket Academy under the chairmanship of M P Pandove said it will enter into a strategic tie-up with Cricket Australia along with the setting up of an independent complex to shift the facility from Bangalore, while also extending help the national cricketers of Nepal, who have been affected by the earthquake.

'Conflict of interest' complaint against Rajeev Shukla

'Conflict of interest' complaint against Rajeev Shukla

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Jain has given Shukla and the BCCI two weeks time to file their response in the matter.

Atherton criticises BCCI, ECB and CA move to take control of ICC

Atherton criticises BCCI, ECB and CA move to take control of ICC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Former England captain Michael Atherton gives some credence, if reluctantly, to the view that England and Australia feel they have no choice but to grant India power in a way that will encourage them to run the world game responsibly - and even suggests India has now been affected with the arrogance of old colonialism.

If Indian cricket requires me, I won't shy away: Thakur

If Indian cricket requires me, I won't shy away: Thakur

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

He has been away from the hullabaloo of Indian cricket for the last six months but former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur says if required, he 'won't shy away from accepting responsibility'.

It's just not cricket, MS

It's just not cricket, MS

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'Insignias or not, Dhoni's will remain the deadliest pair of gloves behind the stumps,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Not right to stoke controversy before a tour, Kapil slams Kohli

Not right to stoke controversy before a tour, Kapil slams Kohli

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'I would say Board president is Board president but yes the Indian cricket team captain is also a big thing. But talking badly about each other in public, I don't think it is a good thing, whether it is Sourav or Kohli.'

'The IPL is <i>fatafat</i> cricket'

'The IPL is fatafat cricket'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Journalist-turned politician Rajiv Shukla says crowds will throng stadiums for Indian Premier League matches because they will offer a combination of quick cricket and entertainment.

Gayle calls for hefty paychecks for Indo-Pak WC clash

Gayle calls for hefty paychecks for Indo-Pak WC clash

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Gayle emphasises the massive revenues generated by these two teams whenever they face each other, especially in a World Cup.

'Terror-sponsor Pak has crossed 'Lakshmana-Rekha', no cricket possible'

'Terror-sponsor Pak has crossed 'Lakshmana-Rekha', no cricket possible'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Goel declined to comment on the letter written by Ramachandra Guha, one of the four members of Supreme Court- appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA), to implement the recommendations of the Justice R M Lodha panel to reform the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Will continue to take Test cricket to smaller cities: BCCI

Will continue to take Test cricket to smaller cities: BCCI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Calling the India-New Zealand Test match at Indore a good experiment, Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur on Saturday said they will continue to take Test matches to smaller cities.

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Cricket Buzz: 'Incidents at lower level necessitate 'Red card' rule'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Ganguly is one of the 11 members of the world cricket committee, chaired by Mike Brearley of MCC, which announced the new Laws of Cricket, to be incorporated in the ICC Playing Conditions.

BCCI AGM on September 21 as Board awaits Review Petition verdict

BCCI AGM on September 21 as Board awaits Review Petition verdict

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will hold it's Annual General Meeting on September 21 as per its existing constitution and is expected to wait for the Review petition verdict before getting into the implementation phase of the Lodha Committee Reforms.

Pollution far serious issue than hosting cricket match: Gambhir

Pollution far serious issue than hosting cricket match: Gambhir

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

People living in Delhi should be more concerned about pollution levels rather than hosting a cricket match, said former India opener Gautam Gambhir.

National Anti-Doping Agency can't dope test Indian cricketers: BCCI

National Anti-Doping Agency can't dope test Indian cricketers: BCCI

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

BCCI has said that government body has no jurisdiction to conduct dopes tests on Indian cricketers.

Mumbai needs a new cricket stadium: Pawar

Mumbai needs a new cricket stadium: Pawar

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

The newly elected BCCI chief wants a big stadium with seating capacity of 1.25 lakh to provide more seats to the cricket lovers.

New payment structure for domestic cricketers

New payment structure for domestic cricketers

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

The new system is likely to be implemented by November.

BCCI urges PM to resume cricketing ties with Pak

BCCI urges PM to resume cricketing ties with Pak

Rediff.com3 May 2003

The Board of Control for Cricket in India in a letter to the prime minister said India ran the risk of being isolated in world cricket by not playing with Pakistan.

Dalmiya confident of resuming cricket with Pak

Dalmiya confident of resuming cricket with Pak

Rediff.com4 May 2003

The BCCI chief said "positive signals" are coming from the Indian government.

'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.

Will Ashwin miss Australia ODIs for county cricket?

Will Ashwin miss Australia ODIs for county cricket?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

The off-spinner said he wants to play all the four games for Worcestershire even though he might get called up for the forthcoming One-Day International series against Australia next month.

Test cricket being strangled by Twenty20 weed, says Holding

Test cricket being strangled by Twenty20 "weed", says Holding

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Test match cricket faces a bleak future with the sport's administrators failing to control the 'runaway weed' of the hugely popular Twenty20 format, former West Indies pace bowler Michael Holding said.

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A look at the 10 cricketers who were punished for drug related offences.

BCCI in talks with other Boards for alternative IPL venue: Biswal

BCCI in talks with other Boards for alternative IPL venue: Biswal

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

With the government making it clear that it will not be able to provide adequate security for IPL 7, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has started discussing with other cricket boards possible venues for the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament, the league's chairman, Ranjib Biswal, said on Friday.

West Indies brace for Ashwin's spin attack on Day 5

West Indies brace for Ashwin's spin attack on Day 5

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Siraj also disclosed that it was India's strategy to bat aggressively in the second innings and set a big target quickly for the home side.

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

Pawar wants Tendulkar to come forward and help Mumbai cricket

Pawar wants Tendulkar to come forward and help Mumbai cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Sharad Pawar appealed to batting great Sachin Tendulkar to help Mumbai cricket in a bid to bring it back to its glory years.