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BCCI expects ICC to announce T20 World Cup postponement

The fate of this year's Indian Premier League could be decided on Monday when the International Cricket Council (ICC) meets virtually.

BCCI to pay Deccan Chargers Rs. 4,800 crore: Here's why

Former Indian Premier League franchise Deccan Chargers have won the arbitration case against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Coronavirus: Sourav Ganguly in home quarantine after brother tests positive

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has gone into home quarantine after his elder brother Snehasish tested positive for coronavirus.

Hemang Amin appointed interim CEO of BCCI: Report

Hemang Amin has been appointed as interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

BCCI accepts CEO Rahul Johri's resignation

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Thursday, accepted Chief Executive Officer Rahul Johri's resignation.

Asia Cup gets called-off, confirms Sourav Ganguly

The upcoming edition of the Asia Cup has been canceled due to coronavirus pandemic.

Sourav Ganguly vouches for one Day-Night Test per series

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly believes holding at least one Day-Night Test in every bilateral series is important in order to shift the attention towards Test cricket.

New Zealand offers to host IPL: Reports

New Zealand has expressed interest to host the Indian Premier League, if India is unable to conduct it, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Questions will be raised if IPL replaces T20 WC: Inzamam-ul-Haq

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq doesn't support the idea of staging the Indian Premier League if the T20 World Cup gets postponed.

05 Jul 2020

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli under 'conflict of interest' scanner: Reports

India skipper Virat Kohli's positions have been questioned by Sanjeev Gupta in a mail to Ethics Officer D.K. Jain.

Shikhar Dhawan raring to make an international return

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan said he continued with his training drills even during the nationwide lockdown.

BCCI could review IPL sponsorship deals: Here is why

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) members are set to meet for reviewing the Chinese sponsorship in the Indian Premier League, shortly.

Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC Chairman

Shashank Manohar has stepped down as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

ICC set to discuss nomination process for next chairman

The International Cricket Council (ICC) board members are set to discuss nomination process for its next chairman, via a video-conference on Thursday.

Australian cricketers could play IPL if T20 WC gets called-off

David Warner said that Australian players will likely feature in the Indian Premier League, if the T20 World Cup gets canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic.

20 Jun 2020

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IPL Governing Council to review sponsorship deals

The Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council has called for a meeting next week to discuss tournament's various sponsorship deals.

No decision on Asia Cup yet: BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed discontent with reports about Sri Lanka hosting the impending Asia Cup edition.

Indian cricketers issued NADA notices for not disclosing whereabouts

Five centrally-contracted Indian cricketers, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma, have been issued notices by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing to disclose their whereabouts.

BCCI restricts employees from talking to media: Reports

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has restricted every staff member from talking to media.

13 Jun 2020

Rohit Sharma

How Venkatesh Prasad pushed BCCI to select these players

Former India fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad revealed how he once wrote to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in order to accelerate the growth of Rohit Sharma, Piyush Chawla and Cheteshwar Pujara.

India's tour of Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe gets called off

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Friday, announced Team India will not travel to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, owing to COVID-19 pandemic.

BCCI working on all options to stage IPL 2020: Ganguly

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is hoping to host the Indian Premier League (IPL) behind closed doors this year.

ICC defers decision on T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will continue to explore a number of contingency plans regarding the future of Men's T20 World Cup 2020 and ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2021, until next month.

Players will commence fitness drills at home grounds: Bharat Arun

Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun stated that players will have to begin with running and other fitness drills at respective home grounds amid the nationwide lockdown.

BCCI hasn't laid-off anyone during pandemic

The BCCI hasn't taken any step regarding pay cuts as far players and staff are concerned amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Team India to follow four-phased training module: Details here

India's fielding coach R Sridhar, on Tuesday, said a four-phased training module is being prepared for the resumption of Indian cricket.

BCCI is planning isolation camp for players in June- Reports

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is aiming to organize a camp for contracted cricketers in the second half of June.

31 May 2020

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma nominated for prestigious Khel Ratna Award

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Saturday, nominated Rohit Sharma for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

ICC to shift T20 World Cup from India?

The ongoing battle between International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seems to have taken an ugly turn.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Why are Indian players barred from playing foreign leagues?

Indian batsman Robin Uthappa recently expressed his concern after being unable to participate in the overseas leagues.

Sports should return to spread positivity: Shikhar Dhawan

Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan believes the return of sports could ward off the negative elements once the coronavirus pandemic ends.

24 May 2020

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Indian government to decide fate of IPL: Kiren Rijiju

India's Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju, on Sunday, clarified that any decision regarding the commencement of Indian Premier League (IPL) will be taken by the government.

No commitment on future tours yet: BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refrained from discussing about the fate of Future Tours Programme (FTP).

BCCI should allow Indians to play leagues overseas: Robin Uthappa

Indian batsman Robin Uthappa has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allow participation in foreign leagues.

Cricket boards should stop sending players to IPL: Allan Border

Former Australian skipper Allan Border believes the Indian Premier League (IPL) should not be given precedence over the T20 World Cup.

Sourav Ganguly emerges as front runner for ICC chairman post

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly appears as front runner in the race of ICC chairman post.

India could tour South Africa for three T20Is: Details here

India and South Africa may indulge in a three-match T20I series in late August, subject to government clearance from both countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri optimistic about IPL 2020: Details here

BCCI Chief Executive Officer Rahul Johri claimed cricketing activities can start only after the monsoon but is optimistic about the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 happening this year.

October-November window could belong to IPL, says Anshuman Gaekwad

BCCI Apex Council member Anshuman Gaekwad said the ICC T20 World Cup which is supposed to be held this year, seems unlikely to go ahead.

Workload of players will be higher post lockdown: Bharat Arun

Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun believes returning to the field following coronavirus pandemic will not be easy for Indian players.