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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.

'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.

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.'

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.

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.

Ganguly files nomination for second stint as CAB chief

Ganguly files nomination for second stint as CAB chief

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The former India captain was the president from 2015 to 2019 before moving to the BCCI. The CAB polls are scheduled to be held on October 31.

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.

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

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'.

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.

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.

'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).

'Small changes' working as Rahane eyes Test comeback

'Small changes' working as Rahane eyes Test comeback

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Ajinkya Rahane is back among the runs with 532 runs in five Ranji Trophy matches for Mumbai this season, with a top score of 204 and an average of 76.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans to take on Chennai Super Kings in opener

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans to take on Chennai Super Kings in opener

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The BCCI on Friday announced the fixtures of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

COVID rules England wicketkeeper Foakes out of third NZ Test

COVID rules England wicketkeeper Foakes out of third NZ Test

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Foakes had been unable to take the field on day three of the Test due to stiffness in his back

'Kohli will break Sachin's record of 100 international tons'

'Kohli will break Sachin's record of 100 international tons'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Akhtar who is currently playing in the Legends League Masters in Qatar, also wants that India and Pakistan to play in the finals of the Asia Cup and World Cup.

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.

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.

Will implement Lodha reforms right away: Andhra Cricket chief Gangaraju

Will implement Lodha reforms right away: Andhra Cricket chief Gangaraju

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

BCCI senior vice president Gokaraju Gangaraju made it clear that his association Andhra Cricket Association will implement the Lodha reforms with immediate effect.

Broadcast Bill detriment to Indian cricket: BCCI

Broadcast Bill detriment to Indian cricket: BCCI

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

BCCI said the Sports Broadcasting Bill passed by the Lok Sabha would affect the game in the country in the long run.

Inaugural women's IPL to be played in March 2023

Inaugural women's IPL to be played in March 2023

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

BCCI is expected to hold a discussion on matters related to women's IPL at its annual general meeting in September this year. Much of the planning around the tournament will be around sale of its media rights.

England cricketer Stokes found not guilty of affray over street fight: BBC

England cricketer Stokes found not guilty of affray over street fight: BBC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Stokes, 27, was accused of knocking unconscious two men, Ryan Ali and Ryan Hale, in a brawl in Bristol, southwest England, last September just hours after he had played in a one-day international against the West Indies.

Zardari welcomes resumption of cricket ties with India

Zardari welcomes resumption of cricket ties with India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday welcomed the resumption of India-Pakistan cricketing ties saying it will help "promote peace and friendship" between the two countries and their people who can enjoy some "good cricket".

Azharuddin files nomination for Hyderabad Cricket Association president's post

Azharuddin files nomination for Hyderabad Cricket Association president's post

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin on Tuesday filed his nomination papers for Hyderabad Cricket Association president's post after incumbent Arshad Ayub quit office following the Supreme Court verdict on Lodha committee reforms.