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Why PCB chief Sethi took a dig at BCCI secretary Shah

Why PCB chief Sethi took a dig at BCCI secretary Shah

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The simmering tension between India and Pakistan cricket boards was palpable after PCB chief Najam Sethi took a sarcastic jibe at BCCI secretary Jay Shah.

Eight state units barred from attending BCCI AGM

Eight state units barred from attending BCCI AGM

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Maharashtra, Railways, Services and Association of Indian Universities (AIU) will not have any voting rights in case there is an election during the BCCI AGM on October 23.

Reinstate me as commentator, Manjrekar pleads with BCCI

Reinstate me as commentator, Manjrekar pleads with BCCI

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar has written to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and the other members of the BCCI Apex Council, as he pleaded with the Indian Cricket Board to reinstate him as a commentator for this year's Indian Premier League.

Check out the agenda for BCCI's SGM on Dec 11...

Check out the agenda for BCCI's SGM on Dec 11...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The tussle with the National Anit-Doping Agency (NADA) over dope testing of Indian cricketers will come up for discussion when the much-awaited Special General Meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India is held in New Delhi on December 11.

BCCI elections on October 22

BCCI elections on October 22

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The Committee of Administrators announced the elections date in New Delhi on Tuesday after due consultation with the apex court-appointed amicus curiae P S Narsimha.

BCCI declares open tender for IPL broadcast rights

BCCI declares open tender for IPL broadcast rights

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

The BCCI on Sunday announced an open tender process for allocating the cash-rich Indian Premier League's global broadcasting rights, a move that conforms to the Lodha Committee recommendations on transparency. "We are happy to announce the tender process for IPL Global Media Rights (TV and Digital)," BCCI President Anurag Thakur announced in a press conference in New Delhi.

Chetan Sharma resigns as chief selector after sting controversy

Chetan Sharma resigns as chief selector after sting controversy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

India's chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma submitted his resignation following controversy over his alleged outburst during a sting operation by a television news channel.

BCCI considers itself above Indian law: Kirti Azad

BCCI considers itself above Indian law: Kirti Azad

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Expressing his view on the BCCI's recent proposal to play Pakistan in a limited-over-series in India, former Indian cricketer and BJP MP Kirti Azad on Sunday said the Board of Control for Cricket in India always sees itself as being above the law.

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Saturday said the T20 World Cup may have to be shifted from India to the United Arab Emirates due to the COVID-19 situation.

Dravid to continue as Team India's Head Coach

Dravid to continue as Team India's Head Coach

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Dravid's first assignment in his second stint will be the tour of South Africa from December 10, which will have three ODIs and T20Is each and two Tests. The red-ball leg will start from December 26.

BCCI emergency Working Committee Meeting to be rescheduled

BCCI emergency Working Committee Meeting to be rescheduled

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

The scandal-ridden BCCI could be forced to bring forward its Emergency Working Committee meeting due to the crisis created by the resignation of two senior Board functionaries, Joint Secretary Anurag Thakur said on Saturday.

'Ball in BCCI's court; all I want is transparency in sports'

'Ball in BCCI's court; all I want is transparency in sports'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The union minister for sports, Vijay Goel, on Monday made it clear that implementation of the Supreme Court verdict on Lodha Committee's recommended reforms will be purely BCCI's prerogative.

Dada: 'Kohli will find form in Asia Cup'

Dada: 'Kohli will find form in Asia Cup'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

'He is a big player and has scored plenty of runs. I am hopeful that he will make a comeback.'

How BCCI chief Thakur was pushed on the backfoot by Supreme Court

How BCCI chief Thakur was pushed on the backfoot by Supreme Court

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court bench comprising of Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud warned if there is a false statement given by BCCI office bearers on affidavit, then perjury or contempt proceedings could be initiated.

BCCI to investigate threats from senior journalist to Saha

BCCI to investigate threats from senior journalist to Saha

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

It is understood that now he is ready to reveal the identity of the journalist and has given his consent to probe.

Former BCCI boss demands all IPL matches be probed

Former BCCI boss demands all IPL matches be probed

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Former BCCI president Shashank Manohar urged the BCCI to hand over the investigations into the IPL spot-fixing scandal to a central investigative agency, which will probe all the matches of the cash-rich league.

BCCI barred from suspending Kale

BCCI barred from suspending Kale

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

The Pune District civil court told the BCCI it cannot suspend the cricketer without holding an inquiry.

IPL franchises promise support to BCCI chief Gavaskar

IPL franchises promise support to BCCI chief Gavaskar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The eight franchises of the Indian Premier League pledged support to Sunil Gavaskar for a successful hosting of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League, starting on April 16 in the United Arab Emirates.

Chappell's comments irk Ganguly, BCCI

Chappell's comments irk Ganguly, BCCI

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

The BCCI is likely to issue the team coach a warning, asking him to desist making controversial comments.

BCCI furious as ICC penalises Indian women's team for not playing Pakistan

BCCI furious as ICC penalises Indian women's team for not playing Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's relations with the International Cricket Council, headed by former BCCI chief Shashank Manohar, hit a new low after the Indian women's cricket team was docked six points for not playing bilateral series with Pakistan between August 1 to October 31 as per agreement.

Arijit Lights Up IPL Opening Ceremony

Arijit Lights Up IPL Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Singing sensation Arijit Singh enthralled fans with some of his blockbuster hits from over the years.

ICC 'refuses' to bail out BCCI in it's struggle with Lodha reforms

ICC 'refuses' to bail out BCCI in it's struggle with Lodha reforms

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

In an escalation of their confrontation, the ICC on Monday disclosed that it has refused to bail out the BCCI in its tussle with the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee over implementing the reforms. ICC Chief Executive Dave Richardson said the BCCI had sought a letter from the world body, stating that it will disaffiliate the Indian Board if there is governmental interference as a shield against the implementation of Lodha Committee reforms.

PIX: Tendulkar felicitates the World Champions!

PIX: Tendulkar felicitates the World Champions!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday felicitated the India Under-19 women's cricket team, who won the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in South Africa.

Afghanistan pledges participation in Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Afghanistan pledges participation in Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Champions Trophy is the first major ICC event scheduled in Pakistan, since jointly hosting the 1996 World Cup with India and Sri Lanka.

Enforcement Directorate questions BCCI vice-president TC Mathew

Enforcement Directorate questions BCCI vice-president TC Mathew

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Enforcement Directorate officials, on Thursday, questioned Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) president and BCCI vice-president T C Mathew on the foreign exchange transactions involving KCA and a London-based architect firm.

Positive outcome likely from Sahara-BCCI meeting

Positive outcome likely from Sahara-BCCI meeting

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

The top brass of BCCI and the aggrieved Sahara Group will meet in Mumbai on Sunday in a bid to break the stalemate which prompted the corporate giant to withdraw sponsorship of the Indian cricket team and also pull out of the IPL.

Greg Chappell new coach: BCCI

Greg Chappell new coach: BCCI

Rediff.com20 May 2005

BCCI blames Modi for FEMA violations in IPL

BCCI blames Modi for FEMA violations in IPL

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Under fire over allegations of foreign exchange violations in IPL, BCCI's top officials o Wednesday blamed sacked Commissioner Lalit Modi for "mistakes" as they told a Parliamentary panel that they had given approvals at his behest in "good faith".

BCCI to decide on quantum of punishment to Chandila this week

BCCI to decide on quantum of punishment to Chandila this week

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's three-member disciplinary panel, headed by president Shashank Manohar, will meet this week to decide the fate of Ajit Chandilla and Hiken Shah who have been accused of trying to fix games in the 2013 and last edition of the Indian Premier League respectively.

BCCI appoints Rahul Johri as its Chief Executive Officer

BCCI appoints Rahul Johri as its Chief Executive Officer

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Johri, who last served as Discovery Networks Asia Pacific's Executive Vice-President and General Manager for South Asia, will take up his new assignment on June 1.

BCCI proposes ODI in Ahmedabad

BCCI proposes ODI in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

VIVO won't be IPL title sponsors this year, says BCCI

VIVO won't be IPL title sponsors this year, says BCCI

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday confirmed they have suspended the IPL title sponsorship deal with Chinese mobile giant VIVO for this year's Indian Premier League amid widespread anti-China sentiment in India.

'Fixing footage is very disturbing for the BCCI'

'Fixing footage is very disturbing for the BCCI'

Rediff.com15 May 2012

The BCCI on Tuesday termed the alleged spot-fixing scandal in the Indian Premier League and other domestic competitions as 'disturbing' and said it will take strict action against those found guilty of indulging in corrupt practices.

India to tour West Indies in 2016 after BCCI-WICB impasse ends

India to tour West Indies in 2016 after BCCI-WICB impasse ends

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

India are scheduled to play four Test matches in the Caribbean in July-August next year.

IPL 2022 Final: Who Were Akshay, Ranveer Rooting For?

IPL 2022 Final: Who Were Akshay, Ranveer Rooting For?

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Ranveer Singh watches the game intently while Akshay Kumar is distracted by something happening on the big screen.

Fans Applaud Virat-Rohit Jai-Veeru Dosti

Fans Applaud Virat-Rohit Jai-Veeru Dosti

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

As news of Sharma's stepping down spread, a placard held by a fan at the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi on Friday, February 17, 2023, went viral -- Kohli Greater Than BCCI, it said.

BCCI meeting to approve bid for larger share from ICC revenue

BCCI meeting to approve bid for larger share from ICC revenue

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Another issue that might just come up for discussion is proposing BCCI president N Srinivasan's name as the first chairman of the ICC.

BCCI pledges Rs 10 crore for Olympics contingent

BCCI pledges Rs 10 crore for Olympics contingent

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has pledged a donation of Rs 10 crore for the training and preparation of the country's Olympic-bound athletes

No IPL media rights deal till BCCI accepts reforms, says Lodha panel

No IPL media rights deal till BCCI accepts reforms, says Lodha panel

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court-appointed Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha panel asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to accept its reforms before proceeding ahead with the process of awarding the Indian Premier League media rights from 2018 onwards.

BCCI unworried about coach fee

BCCI unworried about coach fee

Rediff.com15 May 2005

The BCCI has said that money would not be a factor when appointing the next coach of India.