BCCI ethics officer to look into conflict of interest complaint against skipper Virat Kohli

Jul 05, 2020, at 08:59 pm

New Delhi/UNI:  BCCI ethics officer on Sunday said he is looking into matter of conflict of interest complaint filed against India skipper Virat Kohli from Sanjeev Gupta, a life member of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association for his positions in two business ventures in violation of the BCCI constitution.

Virat Kohli and his men will not travel Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe amid COVID-19 pandemic: BCCI

Jun 12, 2020, at 04:46 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced that the Indian Cricket Team will not travel to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe owing to the current threat of COVID-19.

BCCI planning to stage IPL this year: Sourav Ganguly tells state units

Jun 11, 2020, at 01:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket board president Sourav Ganguly has communicated to the state associations that plans to stage the suspended 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) are still on, media reports said.

BCCI nominates Rohit Sharma for Khel Ratna Award, Ishant, Dhawan, Deepti Sharma for Arjuna Awards

May 30, 2020, at 10:40 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket board has nominated Rohit Sharma for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2020 while Ishant Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Deepti Sharma have been nominated for Arjuna Awards.

After anti-Covid lockdown break, India to return to cricket field playing against Australia

May 28, 2020, at 07:48 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket team will be back in action after months of break due to the anti-Covid-19 lockdown in a T20I series followed by a Test competition against Australia this year.

Graeme Smith backs Sourav Ganguly as ICC president, says former skipper's 'leadership would be key'

May 23, 2020, at 12:38 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Cricket South Africa (CSA) director of Cricket Graeme Smith has backed former Indian cricket captain and current Indian cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly as the next International Cricket Council (ICC) president, the position which is due to be vacated soon.

BCCI not to organise training camps for contracted players now despite Covid relaxations

May 18, 2020, at 02:15 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket board has said it will not rush to organise training camps for contracted players despite the relaxations permitted by the central government in the fourth phase of anti-Covid-19 lockdown which began on Monday.

Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly joke about modern-day cricket rules as ICC praises legendary pair

May 13, 2020, at 01:49 pm

Kolkata/Mumbai/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captains Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, who have entertained millions with their marathon opening partnerships, have joked about the modern-day cricket rules as the international cricket board praised the duo for their spectacular performances as an opening pair.

BCCI postpones IPL 2020 indefinitely amid COVID-19 lockdown

Apr 16, 2020, at 07:00 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket board on Thursday officially postponed the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 indefinitely amid the COVID-19 outbreak and the ongoing lockdown which has been called to stem the spread of the contagion.

BCCI to contribute Rs. 51 crore to PM Cares Fund to combat COVID-19

Mar 29, 2020, at 01:22 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian cricket board along with its affiliated state associations on Saturday announced that it will contribute Rs. 51 crore to the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund or PM Cares Fund to fight against the deadly Novel Coronavirus.

COVID-19: All domestic matches put on hold by BCCI

Mar 14, 2020, at 05:57 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BCCI on Saturday announced that all domestic matches, including Irani Cup have been put on hold till further notice due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

Safety first: KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan over postponement of IPL amid Coronavirus outbreak

Mar 14, 2020, at 01:25 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, who was present at a meeting with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the postponement of the beginning of Indian Premier League (IPL) amid the Coronavirus outbreak, on Saturday said the safety of players, spectators and the cities which will host matches were of utmost importance.

Coronavirus Outbreak: BCCI, CSA decide to reschedule India-SA ODI series

Mar 13, 2020, at 06:47 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) along with Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday announced to reschedule the ongoing ODI series in view of the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Amid Coronavirus outbreak, BCCI postpones IPL 2020 to Apr 15

Mar 13, 2020, at 02:51 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Amid the outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has postponed the 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) to Apr 15.

Former Indian spinner  Sunil Joshi appointed chairman of selectors 

Mar 04, 2020, at 05:18 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Ahead of the crucial cricket season ahead, which will witness India participating in the World T20, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced that the 3-member Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) recommended the names of former cricketers Sunil Joshi and Harvinder Singh for roles in All-India Senior Selection Committee, media reports said.

MS Dhoni achieved everything under the sun: MSK Prasad

Feb 07, 2020, at 11:35 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Amid the speculations over Mahendra Singh Dhoni's cricketing future, outgoing chairman of selectors MSK Prasad has said the former skipper has achieved everything under the sun referring to his successes in last 15 years.

India fined for slow over-rate in Hamilton ODI

Feb 05, 2020, at 06:27 pm

Dubai/IBNS: India have been fined 80 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the first One Day International in Hamilton on Wednesday.

BCCI appoints RP Singh, Madan Lal, Sulkashana Naik as CAC members

Jan 31, 2020, at 09:21 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday appointed former India cricketers Rudra Pratap Singh, Madan Lal and Sulkashana Naik as Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) members.

BCCI mourns demise of Bapu Nadkarni

Jan 17, 2020, at 11:08 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: It is with profound sadness that BCCI has learnt of the passing of former India all-rounder Rameshchandra Gangaram 'Bapu' Nadkarni. The 86-year-old breathed his last at his daughter’s residence in Mumbai on Friday.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar undergoes surgery, Prithvi Shaw recovers from left shoulder injury

Jan 16, 2020, at 12:18 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar underwent sports hernia surgery while young opening batsman Prithvi Shaw recovered from his left shoulder injury.

Michael Vaughan feels only India can challenge Australia on its soil

Dec 02, 2019, at 04:34 pm

London/IBNS: Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels that only Indian cricket team can give a challenge to Australia on its soil at the current stage.

MS Dhoni likely to play for Asia XI, make international cricket comeback next year

Nov 26, 2019, at 11:43 am

New Delhi/Dhaka/IBNS: Fans might soon see MS Dhoni getting into the playing field when he might return to the international cricket arena ahead of the IPL 2020, media reports said.

Maybe Kohli wanted to praise Sourav Ganguly as he is BCCI chief: Sunil Gavaskar

Nov 25, 2019, at 03:31 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar took a dig at Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli for saying it was Sourav Ganguly who started the team's winning culture.

Third T20 International: Bangladesh win toss, opt to bowl against India

Nov 10, 2019, at 07:51 pm

Nagpur, Nov 10 (UNI) Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bowl first against India in the third and final T20I of the three-match series, here at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Sunday.

Bangladesh accepts Sourav Ganguly's proposal, India to play first day-night Test in Kolkata

Oct 29, 2019, at 09:32 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The first day-night Test match between India and Bangladesh will be held in Kolkata next month as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has accepted Sourav Ganguly-led Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s proposal to play the match under the lights.

Everyone will be respected till I am around: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly

Oct 23, 2019, at 03:08 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: In one of his initial statements after assuming the post of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday said everyone associated with the nation's cricket will be respected till he is at the helm.

Sourav Ganguly takes over as new BCCI president

Oct 23, 2019, at 11:39 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Starting a new chapter in his illustrious cricketing journey, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly took over as the new Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president on Wednesday.

Sourav Ganguly to take charge as BCCI president today

Oct 23, 2019, at 11:03 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly will formally take charge as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, starting a new chapter in his illustrious cricketing journey.

Sourav Ganguly hasn't spoken to me about MS Dhoni yet: Virat Kohli

Oct 22, 2019, at 03:18 pm

Ranchi/IBNS: Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president-elect Sourav Ganguly hasn't spoken to him yet seeking clarity over Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future as a player in the national side.

Will speak to MS Dhoni: Sourav Ganguly on World Cup-winning captain's retirement

Oct 17, 2019, at 01:40 pm

Kolkata: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president-elect Sourav Ganguly has said he will speak to former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni over his future plans as a player of the national side, media reports said.