BCCI: News

SC seeks BCCI's response on Sreesanth's plea against life ban

In a major relief to cricketer S Sreesanth, the Supreme Court has issued a notice to BCCI, seeking response on the plea filed by Sreesanth challenging the life ban imposed on him by the apex body.

BCCI website goes down for a day after domain expires

The BCCI is one of the richest sporting bodies in the world, but on Sunday they were left red-faced after they failed to renew the domain of its official website www.bcci.tv.

Players paraded like cattle: What is wrong with IPL auction?

The New Zealand Cricket Players Association (NZCPA) has slammed the BCCI for the way they conduct the Indian Premier League's auction, calling it 'undignified and cruel'.

Death-threats and muscle power in BCCI: The dark side exposed

While it does seem that things are going well for BCCI, with the Indian cricket team's victory in the third-test in South Africa and the IPL auctions, a Hindustan Times report suggests things "inside BCCI" are pretty messy.

Who is teenage sensation Shubman Gill?

Young Indian cricketer, Shubman Gill is catching everyone's attention at the ongoing ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup.

Teams are against new IPL game timings

The Indian Premier League Governing Council has decided to change the IPL match timings from 4 PM to 5.30 PM and 8 PM to 7 PM, as per the request of the broadcaster Star Sports.

Who can replace ageing Dhoni and Saha?

Dhoni has been the man behind the stumps for India for a decade now.

Yusuf Pathan suspended by BCCI after failing dope test

Doping is considered a serious offense in any sport and athletes often pay a hefty price for testing positive for banned substances.

Indian Cricket Team's schedule in 2018

The last 12 months have been one of the most successful periods in Indian cricket's history.

Ratnakar Shetty to stay BCCI General Manager

The BCCI has extended the services of cricket administrator Ratnakar Shetty, as the Board's general manager for game development until the 31st of March.

#ThatWas2017: 6 remarkable changes in Cricket in 2017

2017 has been a remarkable year in the world of cricket. Apart from the sizzling action across the globe, the game has seen a major revamp in the last 12 months.

2018 season of IPL might have DRS

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been sceptical about the use of Decision Review System in the past but now it looks like they are coming to terms with it.

Virat Kohli's salary to be doubled: More details here

The BCCI is one of the richest sporting bodies in the world; now its cricketers would soon get richer.

BCCI's new FTP proposal explained

The BCCI's new Future Tours Programme (FTP), if approved by ICC, will see India playing 81 home matches between 2019 and 2013 as opposed to 51 in the current 2015-19 cycle.

India to host the World Cup in 2023

It is good news for cricket fans in India as the country is all set to host the 13th edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023 and the 2021 Champions Trophy.

India to play more T20Is in future

Ever since its inception, T20 cricket has been very popular among fans. The rise in T20 leagues across the globe is a testament to that.

No international cricket during IPL?

The cricketing order across the globe is all set to change, thanks to the popularity of the cash rich Indian Premier League, the hottest property worldwide.

ICC to take note of pollution-hit India vs SL Test

The pollution-hit third and final test between India and Sri Lanka in the national capital will be remembered for everything but cricket. Now, medical experts will examine if BCCI was right to hold the test in such hazardous conditions.

India unlikely to host Asia cup

India may be on the verge of losing out on the 2018 Asia Cup scheduled to take place in September 2018, if Indian government does not allow the BCCI to host Pakistan in the tournament.

Rs. 4,900 crore: BCCI's expenses in the next few years

SC seeks response from BCCI on treasurer's threat to CFO

Supreme Court has asked the BCCI and its treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry to respond to allegations of threat from the latter to board's CFO Santosh Rangnekar.

BCCI should focus on developing quality coaches, says VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman, one of the members of Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), which includes the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, and Sourav Ganguly, has said that the focus should be on developing quality coaches and not just infrastructure.

CCI imposes Rs. 52 crore penalty on BCCI

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 52.24 crore on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its anti-competitive practices with respect to IPL media rights.

BCCI unofficially retires jersey number 10

The BCCI is considering retiring the iconic number 10 India jersey worn by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

IPL may soon include a mid-season transfer window feature

Indian Premier League could soon see a European football league style mid-season transfer window, which allows a player from one team to represent another mid-season.

Who is India's new all-rounder Vijay Shankar?

With wedding bells ringing for seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and opener Shikhar Dhawan being released due to personal reasons, the BCCI has opted for a new face to fill in their shoes against Sri Lanka.

BCCI deploys DNA fitness tests for improving cricketers' performance

It is learnt that BCCI is having the Indian cricketers undergo DNA/genetic fitness test as a way of improving the players' performance levels.

BCCI refuses to be subjected to doping tests by NADA

BCCI has said that the Indian cricketers do not come under the ambit of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), as the cricket board already follows ICC's code which is based on WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) standards.

Indian cricket team to fly business class for domestic tours

In what would be a hassle-free ride for players, BCCI is set to upgrade the team India members' domestic air travel from economy to business class.

BCCI submits the draft constitution to Supreme Court

The Board of Control for Cricket in India submitted the draft of its new constitution to the Supreme Court. The draft is in accordance with the reforms suggested by the Lodha Panel.

Aadhaar, 35A, BCCI and more: Significant day for the SC

The SC has had a year of landmark judgements. In 2017, it abolished the widely criticized triple talaq practice and declared the right to privacy is fundamental.

NADA gets permission to conduct dope tests on Indian cricketers

India's Ministry of Sports has given its go ahead to the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) to conduct dope tests on Indian cricketers and adopt the rules of World Anti Doping Agency (WADA).

WADA report: Indian cricketer tested positive for banned substance

The 2016 report of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has brought to light that one Indian cricketer was found positive for banned substances.

IPL team Rajasthan Royals changes its name to 'Royals'

After serving two years' suspension, Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royal will feature in the 2018 edition of the tournament.

BCCI announces teams for NZ and SL series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the teams for the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand and the test series against Sri Lanka.

PCB embarrassed in compensation case against BCCI

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has found itself in an embarrassing position regarding a compensation case filed against BCCI.

Steve Smith trumps Virat Kohli as highest paid cricket captain

According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, Australian captain Steve Smith is the highest paid of all international captains, including India's Virat Kohli.

Yuvraj Singh is after BCCI for unpaid IPL dues

Reportedly, Yuvraj Singh has been after the BCCI for the last 18 months in regards to his unpaid dues amounting to Rs. 3 crore.

BCCI makes Yo-Yo test mandatory for Team India selection

BCCI has now made it compulsory for cricketers to pass the Yo-Yo fitness test if they want to find a place in the national squad.

The 2017-18 Ranji Trophy season to start from today

The 2017-18 season of India's premier first-class cricket tournament, Ranji Trophy, is all set to begin from today.