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World Cup: 'India's looking very good'

World Cup: 'India's looking very good'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly inaugurated a Puja Pandal in Howrah on Wednesday and during the inauguration the former Indian skipper opened up on India's campaign in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023.

The Most Powerful Man In Indian Cricket

The Most Powerful Man In Indian Cricket

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Sure, Roger Binny is the BCCI president, but does anyone dispute that it is Shah Jr who calls the shots in the board?

After 11 years, Kohli returns to Ranji... but...

After 11 years, Kohli returns to Ranji... but...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli has been named in Delhi's 22-member provisional squad for their next Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra in Rajkot but doubts remain about his participation after it came to light that he is nursing a niggle.

PIX: Glitzy opening for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

PIX: Glitzy opening for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

After a stunning dance performance celebrating India, and highlighting the vibrant and colourful culture of the country, the athletes of the participating nations paraded around the stadium.

IPL 2025: Struggling KKR, SRH aim to get back to winning ways

IPL 2025: Struggling KKR, SRH aim to get back to winning ways

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves in troubled waters, having lost two of their last three games

Srinivasan unanimously re-elected TNCA president

Srinivasan unanimously re-elected TNCA president

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India chief and current International Cricket Council Chairman Narayanaswami Srinivasan was on Friday unanimously re-elected President of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.

Parliament or BCCI? Why Anurag Thakur must quit one

Parliament or BCCI? Why Anurag Thakur must quit one

Rediff.com23 May 2016

An MP's is a full-time job, so is the BCCI president's. How can Anurag Thakur do justice to both, asks Sudhir Bisht.

No comeback for Srinivasan, Thakur to represent BCCI at ICC

No comeback for Srinivasan, Thakur to represent BCCI at ICC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

BCCI President Anurag Thakur will continue as India's representative in the International Cricket Council.

'We Cannot Send Them To Pakistan'

'We Cannot Send Them To Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

According to recent developments, the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the PCB have reportedly reached an in-principle agreement to adopt a hybrid model for global tournaments hosted in Pakistan or India until 2027.

Meet with PM, mega parade: Team India's schedule on July 4

Meet with PM, mega parade: Team India's schedule on July 4

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The Prime Minister has organised a reception for the team at his residence at 11 am.

'PCB can't fight BCCI'

'PCB can't fight BCCI'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'The Indian board is very, very, powerful, whereas the current Pakistan administration is quite weak.'

BCCI Constitution amended for Jaitley not Srinivasan: Manohar

BCCI Constitution amended for Jaitley not Srinivasan: Manohar

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Former BCCI president Shashank Manohar has said that the amendment of the BCCI constituition in 2012 regarding president's post was done to ensure that BJP heavyweight Arun Jaitley became board chief in 2014 instead of N Srinivasan going for a second term.

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

ICC chairperson Jay Shah has been inducted into the newly formed World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, an independent group that will discuss the future of cricket at the Lord's on June 7 and 8.

PICS: Rohit, spinners star as India are champion of champions

PICS: Rohit, spinners star as India are champion of champions

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

India's spinners were the key architects of the bowling performance. Varun Chakravarthy (2/45) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) were the standout performers, while Jadeja (1/30) and Axar Patel (0/29 in 8 overs) kept the pressure on with their economical spells.

'Kalaignar Karunanidhi stand' inaugurated at Chidambaram stadium

'Kalaignar Karunanidhi stand' inaugurated at Chidambaram stadium

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

The new stand at the iconic M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai, which has been named after former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, was opened on Friday.

BCCI may accept DRS but not in favour of 4-Day Tests

BCCI may accept DRS but not in favour of 4-Day Tests

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

BCCI president Anurag Thakur made it clear that while he is ready to accept DRS without the usage of 'Hawk Eye', the world's richest cricket board is not keen on four-day Tests and a two-tier system. "If you don't have a foolproof format in front of you, where is it going to help the game of cricket? I think we should not even [get into] into that," Thakur told ESPNcricinfo when asked about a possible tweak in the longest format.

BCCI boss says need to find why Indian players injury plagued

BCCI boss says need to find why Indian players injury plagued

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 90th annual day of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association in Chennai, the former India cricketer said if the openers provided a strong start there was a better chance of the team winning matches.

BCCI could rest all seniors for Afghanistan series

BCCI could rest all seniors for Afghanistan series

Rediff.com25 May 2023

BCCI might field a second string team for the proposed home series against Afghanistan.

BCCI shift focus on state associations over Lodha reforms

BCCI shift focus on state associations over Lodha reforms

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Anurag Thakur, on Monday, asserted that the Indian cricket board is ready to implement the Lodha Panel recommendations but added that the state cricket associations are still confused over the reforms.

BCCI confident of hosting T20 World Cup in 2021

BCCI confident of hosting T20 World Cup in 2021

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is committed towards hosting a safe and healthy ICC T20 World Cup next year and "will leave no stone unturned" in its endeavour, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said as the countdown for the much-anticipated event began on Thursday.

PIX: Ganguly files nomination papers ahead of BCCI polls

PIX: Ganguly files nomination papers ahead of BCCI polls

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

BCCI office-bearers are expected to be elected unopposed.

Ganguly questions Iyer and Kishan's commitment

Ganguly questions Iyer and Kishan's commitment

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Iyer and Kishan were excluded from the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) central contracts on Wednesday.

Awaiting SC verdict, BCCI defers SGM to April 18

Awaiting SC verdict, BCCI defers SGM to April 18

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The apex court has fixed April 17 as the date for its next hearing on Committee of Administrators' plea on eligibility to represent India at ICC meetings.

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Can new ICC boss solve India-Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 deadlock?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shah, the son of India's Home Minister Amit Shah, will have his task cut out as the ICC looks to find an acceptable solution to implement the 'Hybrid Model' for the Champions Trophy originally scheduled in Pakistan.

CAB has no role in ticket row for Ind-SA tie: Sourav Ganguly

CAB has no role in ticket row for Ind-SA tie: Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

The lowest price of the India-South Africa tickets is of Rs 900 which are being sold for around Rs 5000 in the black market.

BCCI to complain against umpiring

BCCI to complain against umpiring

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

BCCI president Sharad Pawar has directed his officials to go ahead with an official complain against umpires Steve Bucknor and Mark Benson.

Rare 'free' time for BCCI chief Ganguly due to virus scare

Rare 'free' time for BCCI chief Ganguly due to virus scare

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

With the Indian Premier League postponed to April 15 and the BCCI office shut down in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly has got a welcome off day from his busy schedule. With the sporting world going into a complete shutdown, the ever-busy former India captain got a chance to cool his heels on Wednesday.

Champions Trophy: Why Rohit won't need to travel to Pakistan

Champions Trophy: Why Rohit won't need to travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

There will be no captains' photoshoot or press conference in Pakistan before the ICC Champions Trophy, a source in the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed.

No boos for skipper Hardik as 18,000 children attend Mumbai vs Delhi clash

No boos for skipper Hardik as 18,000 children attend Mumbai vs Delhi clash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

There was some reprieve for Hardik Pandya at last as the Mumbai Indians' captain did not face crowd hostility at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during their IPL clash against Delhi Capitals on Sunday.

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Jay Shah expressed his vision to grow the global reach of the sport with a particular focus on the opportunity of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

Former BCCI boss lashes out at Aussie officials

Former BCCI boss lashes out at Aussie officials

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, on Thursday, lashed out at Cricket Australia officials for targeting Virat Kohli over the DRS controversy in the ongoing Test series, terming their conduct 'disgraceful' and 'arrogant'.

BCCI moves SC seeking funds for Rajkot Test

BCCI moves SC seeking funds for Rajkot Test

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Tuesday, moved the Supreme Court seeking disbursal of funds for conducting Rajkot Test that starts on Wednesday.

BCCI plans domestic season from Dec 20 amid COVID-19

BCCI plans domestic season from Dec 20 amid COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

BCCI has sought the state associations' view on the structure of the curtailed season for which it plans to create six bio-secure hubs across the country between December and March.

Next year's IPL in April; England series in Feb: BCCI chief Ganguly

Next year's IPL in April; England series in Feb: BCCI chief Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed to its affiliated units that India will be hosting England for a full series in February next year after playing an away rubber in Australia, while the next edition of Indian Premier League will begin in April.

Team India's fate in Govt's hands

Team India's fate in Govt's hands

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

It's up to the government to decide whether our team should go to any country or our team should not go to any country, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on India's travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy in 2025.

BCCI chief Ganguly hopeful IPL 2022 will be held in India

BCCI chief Ganguly hopeful IPL 2022 will be held in India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Indian cricket board president Sourav Ganguly expects next year's Indian Premier League (IPL) to be played in the country after the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to stage the second half of this year's tournament in the United Arab Emirates.

BCCI vs Lodha: Who will blink first?

BCCI vs Lodha: Who will blink first?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

implementable' There was no end to the stalemate surrounding the Board of Control for Cricket in India's standoff with the Lodha Committee with the Board deciding to continue its opposition to some of the reforms suggested by the Supreme Court-appointed panel after a meeting, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

BCCI, ICC set for another collision course over tax issue

BCCI, ICC set for another collision course over tax issue

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Tax exemption for future global cricket events in India has once again become a bone of contention between the BCCI and ICC as the former gears up to host the 2021 T20 World Cup and the ODI World Cup in 2023. The ICC and BCCI have had a long standing feud on tax exemptions since the 2016 World T20 in India.

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.

Finding window to reschedule 5th Test: BCCI

Finding window to reschedule 5th Test: BCCI

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Ahead of the fifth and final Test against England, India's junior physio Yogesh Parmar tested positive for COVID-19 in Manchester, leading to the cancellation of the team's training session on Thursday.