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BCCI to amend president's election rules

BCCI to amend president's election rules

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

The Indian Cricket Board is set to amend an important clause of its memorandum of rules and regulations pertaining to the election of president, and has convened a Special General Meeting for this at Chennai on September 15.

PCB chief Shaharyar Khan stopped at Kolkata airport

PCB chief Shaharyar Khan stopped at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Pakistan cricket board chief Shaharyar Khan was stopped by immigration officials at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on his arrival from Dhaka for not entering India through approved route.

Two phone calls that finally led to Sahara's pull-out

Two phone calls that finally led to Sahara's pull-out

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

The relationship between Sahara Group and the Indian Cricket Board had turned from bad to worse in the past month but after a "couple of not so cordial telephonic conversation" between the owners of Pune Warriors and the board top brass that had telling effect.

BCCI working committee to meet on Saturday

BCCI working committee to meet on Saturday

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI)'s working committee will meet, in Kolkata, on Saturday, apparently to discuss issues related to the Indian Premier League and the India-England series.

How long did it take Kohli to give nod for D/N Tests?

How long did it take Kohli to give nod for D/N Tests?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Ganguly firmly believed that this concept will help Test cricket regain its popularity in the sub-continent

Eden Gardens, a ground renowned for historic firsts

Eden Gardens, a ground renowned for historic firsts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Eden is the longest surviving Test ground in Asia. The stadium hosted its first match in 1934 between India and England.

Indo-Pak cricket ties: Ball in government court

Indo-Pak cricket ties: Ball in government court

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Thursday, said it has reminded the government a fortnight ago about the contentious issue of resuming bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan.

Virat Kohli's views on bouncers

Virat Kohli's views on bouncers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Kohli gave his views on the 'chin music' that batsmen are often subjected to by fast bowlers

Pakistan players likely to be part of IPL 2013

Pakistan players likely to be part of IPL 2013

Rediff.com27 May 2012

Former PCB chairman Ijaz Butt has said that the BCCI's top brass has assured him that the Pakistan players will be allowed to play in the next edition of the Indian Premier League in 2013.

Shami likely to miss IPL after being booked for domestic abuse

Shami likely to miss IPL after being booked for domestic abuse

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

A key cog in India's pace attack, the 27-year-old was left out of the list of contracted players unveiled by the BCCI on Wednesday but the board did not offer any immediate explanation as to why.

Wrong to say owners are involved: Srinivisan

Wrong to say owners are involved: Srinivisan

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Keeping faith in the Indian Premier League franchisee owners, BCCI president N Srinivisan refused to believe that the team owners may have some involvement in the spot-fixing as the Twenty20 league is under-scanner now.

Sahara announces monetary support for archers

Sahara announces monetary support for archers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

Their relationship with the Indian cricket board (BCCI) may be in troubled waters but Sahara India Pariwar has announced its support to Indian archers, on Saturday, by offering them a total cash incentive of close to Rs 3 million.

BCCI tells media to respect Yuvraj's privacy

BCCI tells media to respect Yuvraj's privacy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

The Indian Cricket Board said it would issue regular health updates of World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh, who is being treated for lung cancer in the United States, and pleaded with the media to respect the ailing player's privacy.

Sri Lanka emergency: Indian team's security beefed up

Sri Lanka emergency: Indian team's security beefed up

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday said the tri-nation T20 series in Sri Lanka, also involving the Indian team, will continue despite the country plunging into a state of emergency following communal violence.

#metoo in Indian cricket: BCCI CEO Johri pulls out of ICC meeting

#metoo in Indian cricket: BCCI CEO Johri pulls out of ICC meeting

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The allegations against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri have been made by an unnamed person, who claimed to be his colleague during his stint at Discovery Channel.

BCCI refuses to compensate PCB in absence of 'legally binding document'

BCCI refuses to compensate PCB in absence of 'legally binding document'

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Meanwhile, Pakistan ready to play in India, says PCB chief

500th Test: Here's how you can vote for India's Dream Team

500th Test: Here's how you can vote for India's Dream Team

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has launched a fan engagement initiative 'Dream Team' to mark the 500th Test of Team India. The first Test match of the New Zealand tour of India to be played at Kanpur from September 22 onwards will be Team India's 500th Test match. The initiative empowers cricket fans from all across the globe to vote for India's 'Dream Team' through a series of poll questions on Indian cricket team's Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/IndianCricketTeam.

MS Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan honour

MS Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan honour

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Dhoni is already a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna, Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna and the Padma Shri award.

'Hockey India should learn how to treat seniors from BCCI'

'Hockey India should learn how to treat seniors from BCCI'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Deeply hurt on being ignored from the list of Olympic probables, former hockey captain Rajpal Singh on Monday fired a salvo at Hockey India (HI), saying they should take a cue from the Indian Cricket Board as to how to treat the senior players.

BCCI to bring Tests to non-Test venues: Shetty

BCCI to bring Tests to non-Test venues: Shetty

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

The Indian Cricket Board is mulling the idea of organising Test matches in smaller centres to promote the longest form of the game after seeing the poor response in major venues like Eden Gardens and New Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla during the ongoing India-West Indies series.

Why Sahara is upset with the BCCI

Why Sahara is upset with the BCCI

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

The ongoing stand-off between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and corporate giants Sahara India Pariwar took a new turn on Monday, with the latter accusing the Indian Cricket Board of breaking the rules of their agreement.

Umpire Reiffel to miss rest of Mumbai Test

Umpire Reiffel to miss rest of Mumbai Test

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Australian umpire Paul Reiffel will not officiate in the remainder of the ongoing fourth Test between India and England after suffering concussion following a blow to the back of his head on Thursday.

Why Sidhu walked out of the 1996 England tour

Why Sidhu walked out of the 1996 England tour

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu walked out of India's 1996 cricket tour of England because he thought his captain, Mohammed Azharuddin, was constantly abusing him, a new book by former Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jaywant Lele claims.

Lanka officials head to India for T20 league talks

Lanka officials head to India for T20 league talks

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials are hopeful that hastily arranged talks with their Indian counterparts will succeed in releasing players from that country to participate in the inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) Twenty20 tournament.

BCCI unconvinced by DRS ball-tracking tech

BCCI unconvinced by DRS ball-tracking tech

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) does not think the ball-tracking technology used in the Decision Review System (DRS) is reliable enough and has maintained opposition to its mandatory use.

'Amla is batting well, a big knock from him is round the corner'

'Amla is batting well, a big knock from him is round the corner'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

South Africa coach Russell Domingo did not sound too worried about the indifferent form shown so far on the tour by Test captain Hashim Amla, even if the opening Test of the four-match contest is just round the corner.

Leggie Mishra still eligible for Test selection

Leggie Mishra still eligible for Test selection

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

BCCI awaits details on Amit Mishra's assault case

Dravid, Wadekar get top BCCI honours

Dravid, Wadekar get top BCCI honours

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Veteran India batsman Rahul Dravid and former captain Ajit Wadekar were on Saturday honoured with the Indian Cricket Board's (BCCI) top recognitions, the Polly Umrigar Award and the C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, in Chennai.

No auto extension for Powar, BCCI invites applications for women's coach

No auto extension for Powar, BCCI invites applications for women's coach

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Proven names such as Tom Moody, Dav Whatmore and Venkatesh Prasad are some of the options the Indian Cricket Board has at the moment

Rajasthan Royals ask for damages from BCCI

Rajasthan Royals ask for damages from BCCI

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

IPL franchisee Rajasthan Royals has demanded Rs 120 crore from the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) as damages for their suspension from the Twenty20 league.

Hockey India boss slams BCCI over Indo-Pak cricket ties

Hockey India boss slams BCCI over Indo-Pak cricket ties

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

'It is all about money (that BCCI wants to play Pakistan) but in times like these you have to rise above monetary gains'

National Cricket Academy has become a joke: More

National Cricket Academy has become a joke: More

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Former national selector and wicketkeeper Kiran More lashed out at the Indian cricket board stating that National Cricket Academy has become a "joke".

'BCCI has written to Test staging associations as precaution'

'BCCI has written to Test staging associations as precaution'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has written to the five associations who are to stage Test matches between India and England whether they will be able to undertake the expenses of hosting them "as a precautionary measure," BCCI sources said on Wednesday.

CL T20 matches shifted from Kolkata to Bangalore

CL T20 matches shifted from Kolkata to Bangalore

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on Wednesday shifted the venue of two matches of the forthcoming Champions League T20 tournament that were scheduled to be held in Kolkata, following a request from the city police.

Channel 9 to stick with Hot Spot for Ind-Aus series

Channel 9 to stick with Hot Spot for Ind-Aus series

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

The DRS will not be used when India will clash with Australia in the upcoming Test series but Channel 9, the official broadcaster, has decided to stick to technology such as Hot Spot and Eagle Eye for the sake of TV viewers.

Pakistan desperate to host Asia Emerging Nations Cup

Pakistan desperate to host Asia Emerging Nations Cup

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Pakistan is in no mood to give up its right to host the Asia Emerging Nations Cup in April despite strong resistance from the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI).

Mithun replaces injured Yadav for remaining ODIs

Mithun replaces injured Yadav for remaining ODIs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

India pacer Umesh Yadav was, on Friday, ruled out of the remaining two matches of the series against England due to a finger injury, he sustained in the third ODI in Mohali.

Gayle blames West Indies board for feud

Gayle blames West Indies board for feud

Rediff.com2 Jul 2011

Chris Gayle has finally broken his silence on his long feud with the West Indian Cricket Board, dismissing suggestions he did not want to play international cricket and laying the blame with the board.

BCCI refuses to react to Modi's claims

BCCI refuses to react to Modi's claims

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Indian Cricket Board chief Shashank Manohar on Tuesday rejected Lalit Modi's latest tirade against the BCCI and ridiculed him by saying that the former IPL Commissioner might fascinate the media but not him.

Will Feroz Shah Kotla host World T20 matches?

Will Feroz Shah Kotla host World T20 matches?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

BCCI to make Delhi T20 venue decision on Monday