Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI): News

14 Jun 2025

BCCI

BCCI forms committee to draft guidelines for crowd management

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has formed a three-member committee to draft guidelines aimed at preventing tragedies like the recent stampede outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium.

14 Jun 2025

Air India

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy unveiling postponed after tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad

The much-anticipated unveiling of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, a new symbol of dominance for the England-India bilateral Test series, has been postponed.

12 Jun 2025

DK Shivakumar

1st stampede death was reported before felicitation—but RCB continued celebrations  

The first fatality in the stampede at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 was recorded at 3:45pm, around 15 minutes before the IPL victory celebrations for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Vidhana Soudha, reported The Indian Express.

RCB celebration stampede: BCCI to discuss IPL victory guidelines

As per reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to hold a crucial Apex Council meeting on Saturday.

09 Jun 2025

Indian Cricket Team

BCCI announces venue changes for upcoming home season 

In a revamp of the 2024-25 home season, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a venue swap for two upcoming Test series.

05 Jun 2025

Bengaluru

'Beyond tragic': Tendulkar condoles loss of lives in Bengaluru stampede 

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has expressed his deep sorrow over the recent stampede in Bengaluru that claimed 11 lives and left 33 injured.

02 Jun 2025

Asia Cup

Women's Emerging Asia Cup postponed due to health concerns: Details

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the indefinite postponement of the 2025 Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup.

29 May 2025

Indian Cricket Team

India set to host Australia, South Africa A teams: Details

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the 2025 home season.

22 May 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Ayush Mhatre to lead India Under-19 team on England tour

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the Under-19 squad for the upcoming England tour.

IPL 2025: Why franchises are disgruntled with BCCI

Kolkata Knight Riders have voiced their displeasure at the Board of Control for Cricket in India for altering the Indian Premier League 2025 playing conditions, mid-season.

IPL 2025: Extra time for matches extended by an hour

In a major development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has changed the rules of the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches from May 20, 2025.

Ahmedabad to host IPL 2025 final on June 3: Details

The final of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season will be played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

19 May 2025

Asia Cup

BCCI denies withdrawal from ACC events amid India-Pakistan tensions: Details

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has strongly refuted reports of its withdrawal from the Asia Cup and Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup.

19 May 2025

Asia Cup

India to skip Asia Cup amid tensions with Pakistan: Report

As per fresh reports, India has decided to neither participate in nor host the 2025 Asia Cup amid rising cross-border tensions with Pakistan.

17 May 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Hrishikesh Kanitkar named head coach for India-A's England tour: Details

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Hrishikesh Kanitkar as the head coach of the India-A team.

15 May 2025

Sunil Gavaskar

BCCI names board room after Sunil Gavaskar at Mumbai HQ

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has paid tribute to legend Sunil Gavaskar by naming a board room after him at its Mumbai headquarters.

CAB makes last-minute effort to retain IPL final hosting rights

In a last-minute appeal to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is trying to retain the rights for hosting the Indian Premier League 2025 final.

14 May 2025

Mumbai Indians (MI)

Trent Boult hands MI massive boost for IPL season remainder

Trent Boult, the legendary New Zealand pacer, has decided to return for the rest of Indian Premier League 2025 season, as per ESPNcricinfo.

14 May 2025

Aiden Markram

Will WTC final-bound SA players participate in IPL 2025 playoffs? 

Eight South African cricketers, who are currently playing in the IPL 2025 and scheduled for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, are likely to leave India by May 25, as per ESPNcricinfo.

IPL 2025 set to resume on May 17: Presenting details

The 2025 Indian Premier League season, which was recently suspended amid rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, is now set to resume on May 17.

12 May 2025

Virat Kohli

Wishes pour in as Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket

In a surprising turn of events, veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket.

IPL 2025: Franchises asked to assemble players by May 13

According to The Indian Express report, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has asked all Indian Premier League teams, apart from Punjab Kings, to report to their respective venues by May 13.

11 May 2025

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan condemns Pakistan's ceasefire violation, calls it 'filthy'

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has vehemently criticized Pakistan for violating a recently signed ceasefire.

IPL 2025 set to resume soon: Presenting major updates

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, which was recently suspended amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, is now all set to be revived. This comes after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire.

10 May 2025

Indian Cricket Team

BCCI requests Virat Kohli to reconsider reported Test retirement call 

Virat Kohli, the iconic Indian cricketer, is said to be considering retirement from Test cricket.

When and why IPL was held outside India: A recap

The BCCI has suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for a week, amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

09 May 2025

Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan suggests UK as potential venue for IPL 2025

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has suggested moving the rest of Indian Premier League 2025 season to the UK.

09 May 2025

Jay Shah

BCCI eyes hosting 2027 World Test Championship final, claims report

Reportedly, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to bid for the 2027 World Test Championship (WTC) final.

IPL 2025 suspended: BCCI prioritizing safety of overseas players  

The BCCI has suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for a week, amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

08 May 2025

Rajeev Shukla

IPL: BCCI to evacuate players from Dharamsala via special train

Amid rising cross-border tensions, the BCCI decided to call off the IPL 2025 encounter between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.

IPL games to go ahead despite India-Pakistan tensions: Details here

Despite rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the ongoing 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) will go on as scheduled, a top source in the Indian cricket board said.

BCCI's potential boycott could lead massive losses to PCB, BCB

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been reportedly advised to consider a complete boycott of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

03 May 2025

Asia Cup

Gavaskar predicts Pakistan's exit from Asia Cup post Pahalgam attack

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has raised doubts over Pakistan's participation in the upcoming Asia Cup.

23 Apr 2025

Hardik Pandya

BCCI to honor Pahalgam attack victims during SRH-MI clash

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will pay tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack during Match 41 of IPL 2025.

21 Apr 2025

Abhishek Sharma

Iyer, Kishan return as BCCI announces central contracts for 2025-26

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced its central contract list for the 2025/26 season.

18 Apr 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir did not oppose Abhishek Nayar's sacking: Report 

Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir reportedly did not object to the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision to terminate assistant coach Abhishek Nayar's contract prematurely.

17 Apr 2025

Abhishek Sharma

These players likely to receive BCCI's central contracts: Check out

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to announce the 2025/26 central contract list for the Indian cricket team.

17 Apr 2025

Gautam Gambhir

BCCI dismisses key support staff members after disappointing Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sacked a number of members of the Indian cricket team's support staff after a disappointing 1-3 series defeat in Australia.

14 Apr 2025

Axar Patel

IPL 2025: Axar Patel fined ₹12 lakh for slow over-rate

Delhi Capitals's skipper Axar Patel has been fined ₹12 lakh by the Indian Premier League (IPL) for not maintaining the required over rate.

IPL 2025: Glenn Maxwell fined after PBKS's win over CSK

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been fined 25% of his match fee and given a demerit point after Punjab Kings's (PBKS) recent win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

02 Apr 2025

Indian Cricket Team

BCCI releases schedule of Team India's 2025-26 home season: Details

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the schedule for the 2025-26 home international season.

01 Apr 2025

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to retain A+ BCCI contracts: Report

According to an ANI report, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will retain veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in A+ category of the 2025-26 central contracts.

29 Mar 2025

Gautam Gambhir

BCCI postpones meeting for central contracts, England tour preparations

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has postponed its meeting on central contracts and England tour preparations.

22 Mar 2025

Harbhajan Singh

IPL 2025: Harbhajan Singh urges spinners to bowl aggressively 

Former Indian cricketer, Harbhajan Singh, has voiced his concerns over the current state of spin bowling in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL: Captains won't face match bans for slow over-rates

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced significant changes to the playing conditions for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

20 Mar 2025

COVID-19

IPL 2025: BCCI lifts saliva ban, introduces two-ball rule

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has lifted the ban on saliva use and introduced a new rule for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

20 Mar 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Champions Trophy: Victorious Team India to receive ₹58 crore reward  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a staggering cash reward of ₹58 crore for the Indian cricket team.

19 Mar 2025

COVID-19

BCCI considers lifting saliva ban in IPL 2025: Here's why

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering lifting the saliva ban in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

19 Mar 2025

Indian Cricket Team

BCCI reaffirms policy limiting family presence on India's overseas tours

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the newly-introduced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Indian cricket team will remain unchanged.

18 Mar 2025

Kapil Dev

Veteran cricketer Kapil Dev advocates balanced family time on tours

Former Indian cricket captain, Kapil Dev, has thrown his weight behind the idea of players taking their families along on tours.

IPL 2025: Decoding the player replacement rules 

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has broadened its player replacement policy for the 2025 season.

14 Mar 2025

Harry Brook

Harry Brook gets 2-year IPL ban following withdrawal: Report 

England cricketer Harry Brook has been reportedly slapped with a two-year ban from the Indian Premier League (IPL) after he withdrew from the 2025 season.

12 Mar 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir's England tour plans for India A team commended

Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has lauded head coach Gautam Gambhir for his forward-thinking approach.

'ICC stands for the Indian Cricket Board': Andy Roberts 

Andy Roberts, the legendary former West Indies cricketer, has taken a dig at the International Cricket Council (ICC) for allegedly giving preferential treatment to India in marquee tournaments.

09 Mar 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Rohit Sharma to evaluate ODI career post Champions Trophy: Report

India captain Rohit Sharma will reportedly discuss his ODI future with chief selector Ajit Agarkar after the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, PTI reports.

07 Mar 2025

Harmanpreet Kaur

WPL 2025: Harmanpreet Kaur fined for altercation with Sophie Ecclestone

Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been fined 10% of her match fee for breaching the Women's Premier League (WPL) Code of Conduct.

05 Mar 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Virat Kohli shares his approach to batting post Australia heroics

India's cricketing stalwart Virat Kohli recently led his team to a stunning victory against Australia in the ongoing Champions Trophy semi-final.

04 Mar 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Why Team India donned black armbands in Champions Trophy semi-final

Team India donned black armbands during the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia in Dubai.

03 Mar 2025

Pawan Khera

Who's Shama Mohamed, Congress spokesperson who called Rohit Sharma 'fat?'

Dr. Shama Mohamed, a national spokesperson for the Indian National Congress (INC), has been at the receiving end of a massive backlash after her controversial comments on India's ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma.

02 Mar 2025

Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy: This is how much Vidarbha earn as champions

Vidarbha have clinched the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy with a win over Kerala.