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Ex-BCCI Secretary Jay Shah takes charge as ICC chair today

Dec 01, 2024, at 07:12 pm

Jay Shah has officially taken charge as the Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC)  on Sunday, embarking on a new chapter in global cricket administration.

Former Indian batter Anshuman Gaekwad dies at 71 after prolonged battle with cancer

Aug 01, 2024, at 06:34 am

Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad died on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with blood cancer. He was 71.

BCCI assures financial aid of Rs 1 cr for ex-cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad's cancer treatment

Jul 14, 2024, at 09:24 pm

Mumbai: BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) Secretary Jay Shah has announced an aid of INR 1 crore for former India cricketer and ex-team India coach Anshuman Gaekwad, who is suffering from blood cancer. Shah personally reached out to Gaekwad's family to offer support during this difficult time.

Kapil Dev urges BCCI to provide financial aid to ailing Anshuman Gaekwad

Jul 14, 2024, at 04:43 am

Mumbai: India's World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has called on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to provide financial support to his former teammate Anshuman Gaekwad, who is undergoing treatment for blood cancer.

BCCI appoints Gautam Gambhir as Indian cricket team head coach

Jul 10, 2024, at 03:57 am

Gautam Gambhir has been named the Indian cricket team's next head coach, BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed on social media on Wednesday.

Sobisco becomes title sponsor of Bengal Pro T20 League inaugural edition

Jun 08, 2024, at 03:18 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengal Pro T20 League organised by the Cricket Association of Bengal and exclusively managed by Arivaa Sports announced Sobisco as the title sponsors of the inaugural edition of the League.

Gautam Gambhir finally breaks his silence on becoming Indian cricket team's coach

Jun 03, 2024, at 01:47 am

Former Indian cricketing star and World Cup hero Gautam Gambhir finally broke his silence and said he would love to coach the national cricket team and there is no bigger honour than doing the job.

There's need to see whether some tournaments are really necessary, says Indian team coach Dravid

Mar 10, 2024, at 10:24 pm

Team India Coach Rahul Dravid said there is a need to see whether some of the tournaments are necessary to be conducted.

Bishan Singh Bedi believed in team that eats together stays together: Anil Kumble

Oct 24, 2023, at 04:10 am

Bengaluru/IBNS/UNI: Former India spinner Anil Kumble on Monday paid rich tributes to the legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi who passed away at the age of 77 in New Delhi.

Ex- Indian all rounder Ajit Agarkar appointed BCCI chief selector

Jul 05, 2023, at 05:23 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Former India all-rounder Ajit Agarkar was on Tuesday appointed as the head of the BCCI's selection panel for the men's cricket team.

After no 'handshake' at IPL match, Sourav Ganguly, Virat Kohli now unfollow each other on Instagram

Apr 18, 2023, at 02:54 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The friction between Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli seems to reach no end with a recent video of an encounter between the ex-Indian skipper and the Royal Challengers Bangalore player going viral during an IPL 2023 match where both were seen avoiding each other.

That's Stuart Binny, not Roger: BCCI's outgoing chief Sourav Ganguly makes tongue-in-cheek remark on his possible successor

Oct 14, 2022, at 04:54 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket great Sourav Ganguly has surely provided some comic relief to the ongoing controversy stirred by his unceremonious exit as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, the post which in all probability will be assumed by 1983 World Cup winning team member Roger Binny.

Sreesanth announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Mar 10, 2022, at 03:20 am

New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: India pacer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth on Wednesday announced his retirement from all forms of India's domestic cricket. 

Shreyas Iyer can do justice to the position of a batsman India needs: Kapil Dev

Nov 26, 2021, at 08:35 pm

IBNS Correspondent Nitin Waghela catches up on cricket and golf with 1983 World Cup winning captain and the newly inducted Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) board member, Kapil Dev, during his visit to The Royal Calcutta Golf Club during the ongoing ICC RCGC Open Golf Championship.

Test Series Action: India vs England

Jul 02, 2021, at 04:04 am

The Indian cricket team has recently set out on one of the most unusual tours cricket has seen in years. India are currently taking on New Zealand in the World Championship Test final, but that is only the beginning of their almost epic tour.

Types of Cricket Matches and How They Play

Feb 07, 2021, at 12:38 am

Cricket is one of the most popular and easy to play games. One of the significant reasons why people love this game is because it’s so engaging and has different types of formats. There is no denying it is the most cherished sport in the world. And its IPL format is highly famous. While watching and playing cricket, we are desperately waiting for the latest ipl news.

'Not Greg Chappell alone, all were involved in sacking me': Sourav Ganguly on his 'biggest setback of career'

Jul 10, 2020, at 08:40 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Indian cricket board president Sourav Ganguly went explosive while speaking about the controversy-marred Greg Chappell era when the former skipper was dropped from the national squad.

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer says goodbye to cricket

Mar 07, 2020, at 02:25 pm

Mumbai, Mar 7 (UNI) Former India opener Wasim Jaffer on Saturday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

A Beginner’s Start-Up Guide to Betting from India on the Cricket World Cup 2019

Jun 20, 2019, at 04:38 pm

It’s set to be an exciting couple of months of sport for Indians all over the world with their nation among the favourites to win the Cricket World Cup 2019. Ever since the team aircraft appeared at the Emirates Engineering hangar and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup trophy made its debut in March, it’s been World Cup fever up and down the country. The ODI competition features the likes of hosts England, Australia, the West Indies, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, but India fans are very optimistic about their chances with Virat Kohli at the helm.

Sourav Ganguly expresses 'deep sense of worry' about Indian cricket

Oct 31, 2018, at 11:10 am

Kolkata, Oct 31 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket captain and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly has recently expressed his "deep sense of worry" about the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which he feels is in "danger", media reports said.

Cricket: R Ashwin ruled out of Prof. D B Deodhar Trophy 2017-18

Mar 01, 2018, at 03:40 am

Mumbai, Feb 28 (IBNS): India A captain Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of the upcoming Prof D B Deodhar Trophy 2017-18 to be held in Dharamsala, an official release stated.

Dinesh Karthik to replace injured Wriddhiman Saha

Jan 16, 2018, at 05:11 pm

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Dinesh Karthik as the replacement for Wriddhiman Saha for the third and final Test against South Africa.

Cricket: BCCI announces India U-19 team for U-19 Asia Cup

Oct 16, 2017, at 05:11 pm

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IBNS): The All-India Junior Selection Committee has picked the India U-19 team for the fourth edition of the Under-19 Asia Cup to be played in Malaysia from Nov 9-20, an official release stated.

Virat will be remembered as all time great: Sourav Ganguly

Oct 14, 2017, at 03:36 pm

Sourav Ganguly is a Bengali icon who in his heydays slogged bowlers across the park. Post retirement, he manages to capture the attention of a million Bengalis worldwide with his weekly quiz show Dadagiri. In a candid conversation with IBNS Canada's Suman Das and Sudipto Maity, the former Indian cricket skipper opens up about his one true love, cricket, and more...

Ganguly named in BCCI's seven-member Special Committee

Jun 27, 2017, at 10:07 pm

Mumbai, June 27 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who had led the Indian side to World Cup final in 2003, has been named in the seven-member Special Committee formed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday.

Virat Kohli signs deal with Puma

Feb 20, 2017, at 02:16 am

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IBNS): Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli has signed a new deal with sportswear brand Puma.

You'll always be my captain MS Dhoni bhai, says Virat Kohli

Jan 06, 2017, at 03:45 pm

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS): Hailing former team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Test skipper Virat Kohli said that the former will always remain his captain.

Sachin, others pay tribute to Dhoni's captaincy

Jan 05, 2017, at 03:11 pm

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketers appreciated MS Dhoni's tenure as the captain of the Indian cricket side after he decided to announce his resignation from the position on Wednesday.

MS Dhoni resigns as ODI, T20 skipper

Jan 05, 2017, at 03:37 am

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IBNS): A glorious chapter in Indian cricket's history came to an end when Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped down as the skipper of the ODI and T20 side on Wednesday.