The CAB president's post was lying vacant after former India captain Sourav Ganguly took over the reins of the BCCI.
Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!
If any one bowler has impressed enough in this Under-19 World Cup to generate thoughts about future stardom, it has to be Pakistan off-spinner Tariq Mahmood.
News of all that transpired on and off the football field.
Uncertanity over the marque Twenty20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan at Dharamshala continues even after a meeting between BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur and Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.
Higuain had a disappointing Copa America tournament in July, scoring two goals during the competition and missing his spot kick as Argentina lost on penalties to Chile in the final.
Thierry Henry said a replay between France and Ireland would be the "fairest solution" to the controversy surrounding the World Cup playoff.
France captain Thierry Henry admitted he had handled the ball in the build-up to a controversial goal that sent France to the World Cup at the expense of Ireland on Wednesday.
A judging controversy couldn't stop the Indian juggernaut from rolling with as many as eight pugilists reaching the quarterfinals in the ongoing AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships on Monday.
FIFA is not responsible for the working conditions of labourers helping to build stadiums for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar, the president of world soccer's governing body Sepp Blatter said.
British journalist and television show host was heavily criticised on social media after he made fun of India's performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics. While India's medal winners, shuttler PV Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik were felicitated, Morgan took to Twitter to call India's celebrations 'embarrassing' and 'exaggerated'.
Ashes is steeped in tradition but India versus Australia Test matches are bound by emotion.
Flustered FIFA officials shut down a media conference in New Zealand on Thursday after being inundated with questions about the sport's latest scandal.
On paper as well as on current form, West Indies are no match for defending champions India, who have registered convincing victories against Pakistan, South Africa and UAE in their first three matches of the ICC World Cup.
Senior Board of Control for Cricket in India functionary Rajeev Shukla says the decision to give Team Director Ravi Shastri an extension till the 2016 World Cup was based on his good performance and rapport with the players.
Barely a few days after India's shock exit from the Twenty20 World Cup, the BCCI was on Friday left grappling with a fresh controversy when it came to light that many key players, including captain M S Dhoni, were selected in the England-bound squad despite carrying injuries.
As the Concacaf (North America, Central America and the Caribbean federations) Gold Cup kicked off on Sunday morning (July 07 ET) at the Rose Bowl, in Pasadena, California, Concacaf president and FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb spoke with Siddhanta Pinto over the telephone from Los Angeles.
A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Kallis, the nation's leading run-scorer in Tests and one-day internationals, was controversially omitted from the squad for the Twenty20 World Cup, which they exited before the semi-final stage, hosted by South Africa in September.
The only way for Dravid to sort out the mess was by forcing a showdown and getting Chappell removed as coach. That possibility was remote as Dravid neither had the ears of the BCCI nor was he the sort to confront knotty issues head on. A fascinating excerpt from Pradeep Magazine's Not Just Cricket: A Reporter's Journey through Modern India.
Striker Humberto Suazo scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, to give Chile a 3-2 away win over Venezuela in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday. The goals all came in the final 35 minutes of a pulsating match as Chile picked up their second away win in four days, vindicating coach Marcelo Bielsa's controversial decision to field a young team and leave out several top players.
Zimbabwe has a lot of talented youngsters coming through, says former Zimbabwe player and selector Andy Pycroft.
Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger is taking legal action against a Chinese company that manufactured a doll bearing the midfielder's resemblance and dressed in Nazi military uniforms, a spokesman for the player said on Thursday.
Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay Shankar believes that India 'A' coach Rahul Dravid's decision to bat him at No. 5 in New Zealand helped him immensely.
Defiant Brazil manager Dunga brushed off suggestions that early elimination from the Copa America would cost him his job on Sunday, telling reporters that he feared 'only death' and not unemployment.
One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.
A goal in each half by Filippo Inzaghi enabled the Italians beat Liverpool in the Champions League final and avenge the 2005 defeat.
VVS Laxman believes that Team India can beat hosts Australia in the semi-final of the World Cup on Thursday if their bowlers continue their impressive form.
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hardik Pandya termed the last seven months the toughest of his life and dedicated the award-winning performance in the IPL match against Chennai Super Kings to those who stood by him.
'If the BCCI's coffers are inundated with funds today, much of the credit must go to Jagmohan Dalmiya.'
Japan's Shunsuke Nakamura will carry four years of frustration into the World Cup after a snub four years ago
The England fast bowler said he had decided to boycott the trip for political and sporting reasons.
Kapil Dev takes us through dressing room conversations, special moments and the journey to overcome challenges that led to India's victory in the 1983 World Cup.
Impressive victories over Malaysia and Japan in practice offer India hope of regaining lost glory at the Asian Games.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
News of all that transpired on and off the football field.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday
PCB sources said the Younis Khan episode had contributed to Shaharyar Khan stepping down.
A historic bronze-winning show by the men's team and an outstanding fourth place finish for the women's team infused fresh life into the game which was in danger of slipping into oblivion.
