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BCCI unlikely to decline Chinese IPL Sponsorship ties

BCCI unlikely to decline Chinese IPL Sponsorship ties

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Some BCCI officials are of the view that unless VIVO backs out on its own in prevailing circumstances, the board should honour the remainder of the contract, which ends in 2022.

'Forget DRS controversy, the series should go on without any hiccups'

'Forget DRS controversy, the series should go on without any hiccups'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Committee of Administrators (COA) member Diana Edulji believes that the BCCI did the right thing by calling truce on the 'DRS Controversy' as it would have 'shifted focus' from India's win in Bengaluru.

'NADA must ensure career of cricketer is not spoiled due to faults'

'NADA must ensure career of cricketer is not spoiled due to faults'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The National Anti-Doping Agency must exercise utmost caution while collecting samples from cricketers as big reputations will be at stake, sports lawyer Parth Goswami said after the BCCI came under the NADA's purview.

Sack BCCI president, secretary, treasurer: COA tells Supreme Court

Sack BCCI president, secretary, treasurer: COA tells Supreme Court

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

In a scathing report submitted in the apex court, the two-member COA -- comprising Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji -- has asked that "governance, management and administration" of the Board be handed over to them along with a professional group headed by CEO Rahul Johri till the elections are held.

Ahead of West Indies tour, no clarity on Dhoni's future

Ahead of West Indies tour, no clarity on Dhoni's future

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Dhoni's future has been widely speculated ever since India lost to New Zealand in the World Cup semifinal on July 9

Why no Aussies in women's IPL?

Why no Aussies in women's IPL?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

An email from Cricket Australia's top official Belinda Clark, which is in possession of PTI, indicates that stopping the three is a "pressure tactic" to ensure postponement of the men's ODI series.

BCCI begins inquiry against Pandya, Rahul

BCCI begins inquiry against Pandya, Rahul

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Suspended India players Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul on Tuesday gave their statements to BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, initiating the inquiry into their much-condemned comments on women that have split the Committee of Administrators.

Gautam Gambhir slams BCCI

Gautam Gambhir slams BCCI

Rediff.com17 May 2018

The Indian board has not done 'enough' to market Test cricket, revered by the purists, says former India opener Gautam Gambhir.

Appointments of Dravid, Zaheer still on hold: CoA

Appointments of Dravid, Zaheer still on hold: CoA

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'We have taken all the recommendations of the CAC for Ravi Shastri as head coach and we will further discuss with him appointment of other coaches. We have set up a committee and they will speak to them (CAC), communicate with them after talking to Shastri. The support-staff has been decided in consultation with the head coach'

Rajiv Mehrishi's retirement to leave big shoes to fill

Rajiv Mehrishi's retirement to leave big shoes to fill

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Bureaucrats heading disinvestment and financial services usually don't get appointed as finance secretary.

Kohli, Kumble demand 150 per cent hike for Grade 'A' players

Kohli, Kumble demand 150 per cent hike for Grade 'A' players

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Kumble proposed different teams for different formats, which would be awarded different contracts according to their grades.

Interviews in full swing for Team India physio job

Interviews in full swing for Team India physio job

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The support staff will be appointed for a period of two years beginning from the series against South Africa till the end of the 2021 T20 World Cup to be held in India.

Govt to raise USD 1.4 billion from Indian Oil share sale

Govt to raise USD 1.4 billion from Indian Oil share sale

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Indian Oil Corporation's stake sale received overwhelming reponse from investors.

Manohar to step down as BCCI President; Pawar tipped to succeed

Manohar to step down as BCCI President; Pawar tipped to succeed

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Shashank Manohar will soon tender his resignation from the post of the BCCI President. Former President Sharad Pawar has emerged as a consensus candidate to succeed him.

Team India's manager set to be reprimanded for alleged misbehaviour

Team India's manager set to be reprimanded for alleged misbehaviour

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

'The BCCI has come to know that he refused to entertain their calls when all they were doing was to carry out the government's directive'

BCCI vs Ministry 'cold war' leaves SA's India tour in limbo

BCCI vs Ministry 'cold war' leaves SA's India tour in limbo

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

BCCI claimed that it had made the application in March and waiting for the clearance letter, a sports ministry official said it is yet to get it.

Dhoni was intimated by BCCI before finalising central contract

Dhoni was intimated by BCCI before finalising central contract

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'A player of Dhoni's stature needs to be told that he is not being awarded a central contract for the time being and it was done in an appropriate manner.'

Srinivasan cannot represent BCCI in ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Srinivasan cannot represent BCCI in ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan cannot represent the Board at the International Cricket Council's meeting next week as he has been held guilty of conflict of interest, the Supreme Court said.

Australia wants ICC to create space for BBL, IPL

Australia wants ICC to create space for BBL, IPL

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts' apprehension about the global body's plans will be music to BCCI's ears.

BCCI reacts strongly after COA vetoes proposed D/N Test

BCCI reacts strongly after COA vetoes proposed D/N Test

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

BCCI has reacted sharply to the Committee of Administrators red-flagging a proposed Day/Night Test match against the West Indies in October despite positive feedback from national chief coach Ravi Shastri.

New BCCI administrators meet for first time in Mumbai

New BCCI administrators meet for first time in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Vinod Rai, former Comptroller and Auditor General of India, former India women's captain Diana Edulji and banker Vikram Limaye were present at the meeting held at the IDFC Bank's premises in suburban Bandra-Kurla Complex.

Now, a historian, a retired auditor and a financial executive will run BCCI

Now, a historian, a retired auditor and a financial executive will run BCCI

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

A historian, a retired auditor and a financial executive were among four people named by India's highest court on Monday to run the country's cricket board (BCCI).

COA to review India's Test debacle in South Africa

COA to review India's Test debacle in South Africa

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The Committee of Administrators (COA) running the Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to conduct a review of India's dismal performance in South Africa.

Amit Shah, ex-Guj DGP named in Prajapati charge sheet

Amit Shah, ex-Guj DGP named in Prajapati charge sheet

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Former Gujarat minister Amit Shah, a close aide of Chief Minister Narendra Modi, was among 20 people named by the Central Bureau of Investigation in its charge sheet in the Tulsi Prajapati fake encounter case for allegedly entering into criminal conspiracy and destruction of evidence.

Three members to represent BCCI at ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Three members to represent BCCI at ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stated that the three-member panel of Vikram Limaye, Amitabh Choudhary and Anirudh Chowdhury will represent the Board of Control for Cricket in India at the International Cricket Council's meeting, starting in Dubai, on Thursday.

Tale of Two Skippers: King Kohli soars, Captain Smith plummets

Tale of Two Skippers: King Kohli soars, Captain Smith plummets

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Virat Kohli continued his day job of mesmerising fans with a magical willow

What will BCCI's big bosses discuss when they meet in New Delhi

What will BCCI's big bosses discuss when they meet in New Delhi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

COA also set to refer Rahul-Pandya matter to Ombudsman

Sports Minister questions BCCI over meeting with PCB

Sports Minister questions BCCI over meeting with PCB

Rediff.com30 May 2017

"I would want know why they went ahead with the meeting (when they knew that the series was subject to government clearance). What I can say is that we cannot play bilateral series with Pakistan until it stops cross-border terrorism," Goel told PTI when asked about the meeting between BCCI and PCB in Dubai on Monday.

Coach Ramesh Powar humiliated me: Mithali Raj

Coach Ramesh Powar humiliated me: Mithali Raj

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Raj accused coach Ramesh Powar of discrimination and bias in a letter addressed to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, the world's oldest sharpshooters

Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, the world's oldest sharpshooters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Dhruv Munjal gets up close and personal with Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, the inspiration for Saand Ki Aankh.

'UP suffering from policy inertia, needs radical reforms'

'UP suffering from policy inertia, needs radical reforms'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Former Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Atul Gupta on Saturday said that the state's immune system has weakened affecting the self-correction processes in the government.

Compliant BCCI state units set to get allocated funds

Compliant BCCI state units set to get allocated funds

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

'Some of the associations have not got funds for three years and they don't have reserves while others have done infrastructural work by digging into fixed deposits. Now they are supposed to get at least 105 crores (Rs 35 Cr x 3 years) plus interest. But I don't think anyone will get that kind of money at one go'

Why Ind-WI ODI shifted away from Wankhede, asks MCA

Why Ind-WI ODI shifted away from Wankhede, asks MCA

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Miffed MCA asks CoA for reasons for moving ODI to CCI

CoA Meeting: BCCI reduces its complimentary passes to half

CoA Meeting: BCCI reduces its complimentary passes to half

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The Committee of Administrators, on Saturday, sanctioned 600 extra complimentary tickets from BCCI's share to the staging units for the remainder of the West Indies series after multiple associations expressed their displeasure.

Yo-Yo effect: BCCI for fitness tests before selection

Yo-Yo effect: BCCI for fitness tests before selection

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

BCCI has decided to conduct fitness tests of players before they are picked in the national team to avoid embarrassing late withdrawals

Mithali, Harmanpreet remain ODI and T20 captains; Veda Krishnamurthy dropped

Mithali, Harmanpreet remain ODI and T20 captains; Veda Krishnamurthy dropped

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

India will play three ODIs in New Zealand beginning January 24 as part of the ICC Women's Championship before playing three T20 Internationals.

Jay Shah to represent BCCI at ICC CEC

Jay Shah to represent BCCI at ICC CEC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

BCCI to seek SC approval to relax tenure reform

'Wadekar was renaissance man of Indian cricket'

'Wadekar was renaissance man of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'His demise has left a big void'

Lodha panel demands state associations support BCCI CEO

Lodha panel demands state associations support BCCI CEO

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri will need to get assurances from all the state associations that there will be no disruption in organisation of cricket matches under aegis of the board, the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee said on Wednesday.

Is it the end of road of coach Kumble?

Is it the end of road of coach Kumble?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Anil Kumble has not accompanied the Indian team to the West Indies for a limited-overs series starting June 23, citing his commitment to an ICC meeting in London.