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PCB v BCCI: Start of a big legal battle

PCB v BCCI: Start of a big legal battle

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Thursday, formally initiated a legal battle against the Board of Control for Cricket in India by filing a compensation claim of $ 70 million before the ICC for not honouring a bilateral cricket series agreement.

Ban players who fudge age, says Gopichand

Ban players who fudge age, says Gopichand

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Age-fudging has been a big problem in Indian sports

Tension in CSA ranks over missing IPL cash

Tension in CSA ranks over missing IPL cash

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

There seems a lot of discomfort within the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Board in the wake of allegations about missing millions paid to the cricket authority by the Indian Premier League and the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI), according to the sources.

India look for coach good at man-management, planning

India look for coach good at man-management, planning

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

'Technical knowledge is obviously important because without that you can't plan'

4th Test: Shreyas Iyer called up as cover for Kohli

4th Test: Shreyas Iyer called up as cover for Kohli

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Shreyas Iyer has been asked to join the Indian team as a cover for injured captain Virat Kohli ahead of fourth Test against Australia.

BCCI has no plans to remove Vengsarkar from NCA

BCCI has no plans to remove Vengsarkar from NCA

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Dilip Vengsarkar's future as a member of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) committee will only be decided when the Board of Control for Cricket in India holds it's next Annual General Meeting, even as the Board is set to appoint a full-time Special Projects director.

MCA to decide on Ankeet Chavan's future on Aug 2

MCA to decide on Ankeet Chavan's future on Aug 2

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

MCA has received a formal request from banned cricketer Ankeet Chavan to be allowed to resume his cricket career and the state association said it will decide on the matter at its managing committee meeting on August 2.

BCCI slams reports of Srikkanth-Dhoni feud

BCCI slams reports of Srikkanth-Dhoni feud

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on Friday rubbished reports that Chairman of selector K Srikkanth and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni were involved in a heated debate over team selection during a meeting in Chennai.

Here Dhawan is ahead of Kohli

Here Dhawan is ahead of Kohli

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Captain Virat Kohli is among the highest grossers in endorsement deals, but his share of the tax-free spoils from the gross revenue of the Board of Control for Cricket in India from international games in 2015-16 is slightly lower than his Delhi and India team-mate Shikhar Dhawan's.

Umpires Saheba, Hazare out of International Panel

Umpires Saheba, Hazare out of International Panel

Rediff.com19 Jun 2011

The Indian Cricket Board has decided not to recommend the names of Amiesh Saheba and Sanjay Hazare for the coming season's ICC International Panel of umpires with only Shahvir Tarapore retaining his place.

BCCI tells players to steer clear of Lanka league

BCCI tells players to steer clear of Lanka league

Rediff.com19 Jun 2011

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has denied permission to a dozen cricketers to play in the inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League, local media reported on Sunday.

DRS not foolproof: S Venkataraghavan

DRS not foolproof: S Venkataraghavan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Former ICC Elite Panel umpire, Srinivas Venkataraghavan on Saturday gave a big thumbs down to the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) and backed the Indian cricket board's stand against its use.

Australian McDermott throws his hat into ring for India coach job

Australian McDermott throws his hat into ring for India coach job

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Former Australia fast bowler Craig McDermott has applied for the post of India head coach, which will become vacant after the ongoing Champions Trophy campaign.

Anderson in favour of UDRS against India

Anderson in favour of UDRS against India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Unlike some of the Indian stars, the English players are in favour of using the much-debated Umpire Decision Review System in next month's four-Test series between the two sides.

BCCI likely to haul up Vijay, Karun for breach of central contract

BCCI likely to haul up Vijay, Karun for breach of central contract

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) is likely to haul up discarded Karun Nair and Murali Vijay and seek an explanation from them about their comments on the 'communication policy' of the MSK Prasad-led national selection committee.

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.

Eden match: BCCI likely to appeal to ICC

Eden match: BCCI likely to appeal to ICC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

The Indian Cricket Board is contemplating to ask the International Cricket Council to reconsider its decision of taking away the India-England World Cup match from the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Pune, Kochi short payment to come up at BCCI meet

Pune, Kochi short payment to come up at BCCI meet

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

The Indian cricket Board's all-powerful Working Committee will discuss the shortfall in the annual payment made by two new Indian Premier League franchises Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Pune Warriors, in its meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday.

WADA Exec Committee supports 'whereabouts' clause

WADA Exec Committee supports 'whereabouts' clause

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency have endorsed the current system of athlete whereabouts requirement, rejected by the Indian Cricket Board, at its meeting over the week-end in Montreal.

Kohli on Indo-Pak WC game: Will respect government's decision

Kohli on Indo-Pak WC game: Will respect government's decision

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

There have been calls to boycott the June 16 World Cup face-off against Pakistan at the Old Trafford in the aftermath of the dastardly attack but the Indian cricket board has not taken a call, putting the ball in government's court.

'Will be huge loss if India pulls out of Champions Trophy'

'Will be huge loss if India pulls out of Champions Trophy'

Rediff.com5 May 2017

South African cricketers David Miller and Hashim Amla, on Friday, said it would be a great loss if the Indian team pulls out of the Champions Trophy as the country has largest number of cricket followers in the world.

ICC agrees to consider allowing three nominees from BCCI

ICC agrees to consider allowing three nominees from BCCI

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday was told that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed to consider allowing three nominees from the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) to participate in its crucial meeting in Dubai on 2 February.

AIFF mulls hiring foreign doctor

AIFF mulls hiring foreign doctor

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Taking a leaf out of the Indian cricket board's book, the All India Football Federation is mulling hiring an experienced foreign doctor for its national team, which is currently undergoing a preparatory camp in Dubai for the January 7-29 Asian Cup in Doha.

'Some justification in demand for boycott of Indo-Pak cricket ties'

'Some justification in demand for boycott of Indo-Pak cricket ties'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The prominent voices that have called for a suspension of cricket ties are senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and pacer Mohammed Shami.

Will BCCI pull out of Champions Trophy?

Will BCCI pull out of Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com1 May 2017

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) will meet on Sunday to consider an additional revenue offer from the game's world governing body but regardless of what decision they come to, a Champions Trophy pullout by the holders looks unlikely.

BCCI denies green signal, Middlesex drops Yuvraj

BCCI denies green signal, Middlesex drops Yuvraj

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

English county club Middlesex dropped Yuvraj Singh from their Friends Provident Twenty20 scheme of things after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) denied them a written approval. Middlesex's chief executive Vinny Codrington said despite having received Yuvraj's signed contract, the county is not signing the Indian star batsman and he blames the Indian Cricket Board for playing a spoilsport.

New Zealand skipper Vettori bats for UDRS

New Zealand skipper Vettori bats for UDRS

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

In a stand quite different to the one adopted by the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI), New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori and coach Mark Greatbatch have favoured the use of Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS), saying it was good for the game.

Gavaskar wants Ganguly to take over as interim BCCI president

Gavaskar wants Ganguly to take over as interim BCCI president

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar backed former India captain Sourav Ganguly to take over as interim president of Board of Control for Cricket in India following the sacking of Anurag Thakur from the top post by the Supreme Court.

I have left BCCI, no comments on Windies's pullout: Srinivasan

I have left BCCI, no comments on Windies's pullout: Srinivasan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman N Srinivasan refused to comment on the West Indies team's sudden pullout of the India series.

Choose between BCCI and IPL team: SC to Srinivasan

Choose between BCCI and IPL team: SC to Srinivasan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

The Supreme Court on Thursday suggested Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary N Srinivasan choose between an administrator's role in the Indian Cricket Board or owner of his IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings to avoid conflict of interest.

IPL-4: BCCI yet to decide on Pak players

IPL-4: BCCI yet to decide on Pak players

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

The participation of Pakistani players in the fourth edition of Indian Premier League remains in doubt with a top BCCI official on Tuesday saying that it is yet to take a decision on the issue.

BCCI re-schedules Australia tour

BCCI re-schedules Australia tour

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

The Indian Cricket Board has revised the schedule of the upcoming home tour of Australia but the re-jigged dates continue to clash with October's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

'We won't be pressurised by players associations'

'We won't be pressurised by players associations'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Indian Premier League supremo Lalit Modi has accused player unions of using a security threat against overseas players as leverage to gain bargaining status with the IPL and the Indian cricket board.

BCCI threatens to ban misbehaving Tiwary

BCCI threatens to ban misbehaving Tiwary

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Taking a serious view of his dressing room misdemeanour, the Indian Cricket Board has told Bengal player Manoj Tiwary that he will be banned from playing domestic cricket, if he will not behave well.

IPL bans Jadeja for breaching guidelines

IPL bans Jadeja for breaching guidelines

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will miss the third edition of the Indian Premier League after being banned for one year by the IPL governing council for breaching players guidelines.

BCCI incorporates strict guidelines for IPL Opening Ceremony

BCCI incorporates strict guidelines for IPL Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The Indian Cricket Board has incorporated strict guidelines in their 19-page 'Request For Proposals' (RFP) from interested companies.

'Discussions are on for the 2016 World T20, it'll be planned well'

'Discussions are on for the 2016 World T20, it'll be planned well'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has said it will leave no stone unturned in its attempt to make next year's World Twenty20 a grand success.

BCCI paid Rs 50 crore as income tax last month

BCCI paid Rs 50 crore as income tax last month

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) paid a whopping Rs 50 crore as income tax for the year 2013-14, its monthly disclosure on spending has revealed. Giving details of spendings exceeding Rs 25 lakh on its official website, the BCCI also revealed that it paid service tax of Rs 2.74 crore. India's Under-19 and A team coach Rahul Dravid was paid half of his professional fees during the month gone by and the figure for that stood at Rs 1.30 crore. Besides, the Assam Cricket Association was paid Rs 3.37 crore as part of its annual dues for the year 2014-15.

ICC seeks to explore cricket-specific WADA code

ICC seeks to explore cricket-specific WADA code

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

The International Cricket Council will ask the World Anti-Doping Agency to consider a cricket-specific code for its controversial "whereabouts" rule, ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat told Indian media on Thursday.

BCCI state units set to fully comply with Lodha reforms

BCCI state units set to fully comply with Lodha reforms

Rediff.com5 May 2019

With around 30 out of the 36 units becoming Lodha Compliant, it is learnt that majority of them have come on board to build consensus about a few modifications that Amicus Curiae P S Narsimha is expected to submit to the Supreme Court.