BCCI: News

BCCI makes U-turn about playing Day-Night Tests

The BCCI has made a U-turn regarding playing Day-Night Tests in the near future.

20 Apr 2018

India

India doubles contribution to Commonwealth fund for technical cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced doubling of India's contribution to the Commonwealth fund for technical cooperation and stressed the need to focus on providing developmental assistance to small island states, the External Affairs Ministry said.

17 Apr 2018

India

IPL 2018: BCCI to monitor workload of 23 shortlisted players

The BCCI is set to monitor the progress and workload of 23 shortlisted players during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018.

ICC would hear Pakistan's compensation claim against BCCI

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that it will look into the matter and hear Pakistan's compensation claim against the BCCI.

IPL 11: Which cities can now host CSK's home games?

Chennai Super Kings will not be playing any more matches at the M Chidambaram Stadium.

11 Apr 2018

Tamil Nadu

All 6 IPL-matches shifted from Chennai amid Cauvery protests: Reports

The BCCI has shifted all six remaining matches from Chennai in light of intense protests over the Cauvery issue, sources said.

Here's the complete list of commentators for IPL 11

The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League is all set to kick off on Saturday, with Mumbai Indians hosting MS Dhoni's returning Chennai Super Kings.

06 Apr 2018

Gujarat

BCCI announces 36 IPL 'Fan Parks' for non-host cities

The BCCI plans to make its 'Fan Park' concept bigger and better to reach out to more cricket lovers across maximum regions nationwide.

05 Apr 2018

India

BCCI e-auction: Star India gets media rights at Rs. 6,138.10cr

The BCCI has awarded media rights for all bilateral cricket in the country during April'18-March'23 to Star India for Rs 6,138.10cr.

IPL-2018: Madras HC issues notices to Centre, BCCI over PIL

The Madras High Court has issued notices to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Central government based on a PIL filed by IPS officer G Sampath Kumar.

BCCI media rights: Google, Facebook, Jio in the race

Google, Facebook, Reliance Jio along with broadcasters such as Star India, Sony Pictures Network India and streaming service Yupp TV, will be competing each other in the first e-auction of BCCI's media rights, scheduled for April 3.

02 Apr 2018

Virat Kohli

Kohli unsure about playing Day and Night Tests

Indian captain Virat Kohli is unsure about playing a day and night Test against the West Indies later this year in the month of October.

31 Mar 2018

India

IPL11: BCCI to monitor the workload of top Indian players

The BCCI has announced that the workload of India's top 50 players will be monitored during the IPL 2018 season.

Broadcasters request BCCI to reduce fee of non-India matches

With the e-auction of the cricket television rights just days away, Star TV network and Sony have raised objections.

IPL 2018: England's Alex Hales recruited as David Warner's replacement

England whirlwind limited overs batsman Alex Hales has been named as David Warner's replacement by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Post Warner ban, Sunrisers Hyderabad appoint Williamson their new captain

NZ skipper Kane Williamson has been appointed as the new captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad for the IPL 2018 season.

BCCI unhappy with Manohar, doesn't want him as ICC Chairman

The members of the BCCI are planning to oppose Shashank Manohar's re-election as the ICC Chairman.

28 Mar 2018

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli's wax figure to grace Madame Tussauds Delhi

Indian cricket captain, Virat Kohli's wax figure will be the latest addition at the Madame Tussauds Delhi as he's set to join other sports icons there.

Warner and Smith to miss IPL if CA imposes ban

The fates of Steven Smith and David Warner have been hanging by the thread ever since the ball-tampering scandal came to light.

26 Mar 2018

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

IPL 2018: Steve Smith steps down as Rajasthan Royals captain

Steven Smith has decided to step down from captaincy of the Rajasthan Royals.

BCCI held a meeting chaired by former boss Srinivasan

The BCCI held a meeting at a posh hotel in the capital regarding the ongoing rift with the Supreme Court appointed CoA.

Giants Facebook and Google in race for Indian cricket's digital-rights

Social networking giant Facebook and the world's biggest search engine Google, are in the race to acquire Indian cricket's digital rights.

The rise and rise of Afghan cricket

Afghanistan's qualifying for 2019 ICC World Cup has left us in awe of this nation that started their cricket journey only a decade back.

23 Mar 2018

India

Mumbai to host cricket tournament for the physically challenged

India's top physically challenged cricketers will be seen in action in the 8th All-India LIC "Divyang" Inter-Zonal Cricket Championship to be held in Mumbai from March 30 to April 1.

23 Mar 2018

Deepika Padukone

BCCI's Choudhary refuses to sign new GM's appointment letter

The ongoing rift between the BCCI and the Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) continues to rule the roost.

BCCI's probe reveals no wrongdoing, awards Shami Grade-B contract

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been cleared of match-fixing charges by the BCCI Anti Corruption unit.

Here's why 6 IPL captains will skip the opening ceremony

Six of the eight IPL franchise captains are set to give this season's opening ceremony a miss.

IPL 2018: DRS will be used in this edition

IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla has confirmed that the Decision Review System (DRS) will be used in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.

BCCI extends its contract with Star for women's matches

BCCI has extended its media rights contract with Star India by 15 days (till April 15) to ensure the live telecast of Indian women's cricket team matches scheduled to take place next month.

Mohammed Shami vs Hasin Jahan case: New details emerge

New details have surfaced in the Mohammed Shami and Hasin Jahan case as England based businessman Mohammed Bhai has denied any wrongdoing.

Women's IPL is not a good idea: Mithali Raj

In order to popularise women's cricket, the BCCI is considering to launch the women's IPL.

Women's Cricket: Committee being set-up after 0-3 whitewash against Aussies

The BCCI has decided to form a committee to review Indian women's performance against Australia.

ICC wants to change the format of Champions Trophy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reeling under financial pressure due to their proposed revenue-distribution scheme for the members.

New twist in Mohammed Shami's story

Mohammed Shami's story is seeing a new twist everyday.

18 Mar 2018

India

Rajkot or Hyderabad likely venues for India's first Day/Night Test

Team India is all set to play its first ever Day/Night Test, with Rajkot or Hyderabad likely to get the nod to host the game.

IPL 2018: BCCI would monitor workload of contracted bowlers

In the interest of safeguarding its contracted players, the BCCI is considering putting a cap on how much Indian bowlers can bowl in the nets during the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League.

Everything you need to know about the Mohammed Shami controversy

The cricketing fraternity has been shaken up with the public spat between Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami and his wife Hasin Jahan.

BCCI gives a fitting reply to CoA

BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary has written a letter to the Committee of Administrators, replying to the 12-pointer list sent earlier by the latter.

The tussle between CoA vs BCCI office-bearers

The long battle between the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) and the BCCI office bearers has gotten murkier as the Vinod Rai-led panel decided to curb powers of the three BCCI office bearers.

Change the venue of Punjab's home games: PCA to BCCI

The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has requested the BCCI to reschedule two of its home games in upcoming 2018 Indian Premier League.