BCCI: News

30 Sep 2017

India

U-19 cricket star Manjot Kalra to undergo age test again

Despite being cleared by the BCCI, India's U-19 cricketer Manjot Kalra was directed to undergo another age verification test, by the DDCA (Delhi & District Cricket Association).

Iconic Wankhede Stadium could be renamed

In what may be a game changing proposition, Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium could soon be renamed.

Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan

BCCI has nominated Mahendra Singh Dhoni for Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award.

BCCI challenges Kerala HC order quashing Sreesanth's ban

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appealed against the Kerala High Court's order lifting the life ban imposed on cricketer S Sreesanth.

India men, women to play back-to-back T20Is in South Africa

A lot has been said and written about men's and women's cricket going hand-in-hand.

Duleep Trophy: Former players upset with shoddy conduct

The shoddy manner in which the Duleep Trophy is being conducted has left Dilip Vengsarkar and Krishnamachari Srikkanth, ex-skippers, in disgust.

With no funds, J&K mulls pulling out of Ranji Trophy

Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) may not take part in the upcoming Ranji Trophy, owing to cash crunch.

BCCI announces squad for first three ODIs against Australia

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), today, announced a 16-member squad for the first three ODIs of the five-match series against Australia, scheduled to begin on September 17.

05 Sep 2017

Virat Kohli

What can Kohli learn from Pujara?

Apart from the exception of Murali Vijay and Ajinkya Rahane, the two players in the current Indian Test team who are considered among the cream of the crop are Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli.

04 Sep 2017

India

Star India bags IPL media rights for Rs. 16,347 crore

Today, at IPL media rights auction, Star India emerged as the winner of IPL's India broadcast, India digital and the rest of world broadcast and digital.

Shikhar Dhawan set to miss final ODI, one-off T20I

Shikhar Dhawan will miss the final ODI and the one-off T20I between India and Sri Lanka to be at the side of his ailing mother.

Cricketer Sreesanth's Bollywood innings; to star in Aksar 2

Cricketer S Sreesanth is gearing up for his innings in acting and is all set to make his Bollywood debut with Aksar 2!

Will BCCI allow Indian players to participate in global leagues?

BCCI has so far been reluctant to allow Indians to play in T20 leagues abroad but it seems they are rethinking on the issue.

Duleep Trophy reinstated after Sourav Ganguly's intervention

Earlier this month, the Duleep Trophy tournament was removed from the domestic calendar by the BCCI.

BCCI accepts Sehwag's suggestions, remodels Ranji Trophy format

BCCI has remodelled the Ranji Trophy format for the upcoming season after accepting Virender Sehwag's suggestions.

Supreme Court issues show cause notice to BCCI office bearers

BCCI office bearers, secretary Amitabh Choudhary, treasurer Anirudh Chaudhary and acting president CK Khanna, were given show cause notices by the Supreme Court while Amitabh was also issued a contempt notice.

IPL's media rights generates massive interest

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has received more than 20 bids for the media rights of the Indian Premier League.

BCCI unhappy with Cricket South Africa's modus operandi

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed its disappointment over the manner Cricket South Africa is handling the itinerary of the upcoming series between India and South Africa.

No Duleep Trophy in 2017-18 season

The premier domestic tournament, Duleep Trophy has not been included in the final draft of the BCCI's domestic cricket season.

CoA asks to remove top BCCI officials

The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) has demanded the ouster of the top BCCI officials for their non-compliance of directives.

10 Aug 2017

India

BCCI's stance on Olympics participation unlikely to change

In the recently concluded meeting between Committee of Administrators (CoA) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials, several important issues were discussed including India's stand on including cricket as an Olympic sport.

CoA to discuss Azhar's compensation issue today

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) will discuss former cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin's request for compensation in a meeting with BCCI officials today.

07 Aug 2017

India

Bidders okay e-auction but BCCI wary of fall in revenue!

While the bidders have shown keen interest in having an e-auction for the media rights (TV, mobile, internet) for the Indian Premier League, the BCCI is favoring the traditional sealed tender process.

BCCI a hurdle in the inclusion of cricket in Olympics?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is not keen on backing the International Cricket Council's bid of including cricket in the Olympics.

N Srinivasan hits back at the CoA

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N Srinivasan hit back at the Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) saying that the committee submitted "incomplete and unsubstantiated facts" in their status report to the apex court.

BCCI to introduce an IPL style tournament for women?

After the Indian women's cricket team success in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup, the BCCI is planning to introduce a new tournament for women cricketers.

19 Jul 2017

India

Shastri to get Rs. 7.5cr salary, wants Tendulkar as batting-consultant

The newly appointed cricket coach Ravi Shastri will receive Rs. 7.5 crore annually as remuneration.

22 Jun 2017

India

Sehwag not eligible to be the India Coach?

With Anil Kumble gone, Virender Sehwag is considered to the front runner in the race for Team India's next coach.

22 Jun 2017

India

Is CAC to be blamed for Kumble's exit?

After Anil Kumble resigned as the coach of the Indian cricket team, he made it public that Kohli's reservations about him and his coaching techniques made him leave the job.

Shikhar gets more share of BCCI's revenue than Kohli?

As per BCCI's website, Shikhar Dhawan received Rs 87.76 lakh as a share of tax-free portion of BCCI's gross revenue, more than skipper Virat Kohli, who received Rs 83.07 lakh.

Kumble not the top contender anymore

After officially re-applying for the job of Indian cricket team coach, sources close to BCCI claim that Anil Kumble is not the 'favorite' for the job.

Terror-threat looms ahead of Indo-Pak ICC match

Sportskeeda reported today that the UK intelligence has been alerted about a possible terror attack which could take place in the upcoming ICC match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at Edgbaston.

02 Jun 2017

India

Will Sehwag be a good cricket coach?

Virender Sehwag is one of the six applicants for the job of coach of Team India.

02 Jun 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Post resignation, Guha lashes out at players, BCCI and CoA

After submitting his resignation from the four member Committee of Administrators (CoA) of BCCI yesterday, noted historian and writer Ramchandra Guha has written a hard hitting letter to the CoA chief Vinod Rai.

01 Jun 2017

India

Who is in line to become Indian Team's next coach?

The deadline for Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) advertisement to apply for the post of Indian cricket team coach closed yesterday.