BCCI appoints Rahul Johri as Chief Executive Officer

Apr 20, 2016, at 09:15 pm

Mumbai, Apr 20 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday announced the appointment of Rahul Johri as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

First match of IPL to be held in Mumbai

Apr 07, 2016, at 10:30 pm

Mumbai, Apr 7 (IBNS): The Bombay High Court on Thursday ruled that the first match of the catch-rich Indian Premier League will be held in Mumbai as per schedule.

HC suggests BCCI to shift IPL matches out of drought-hit Maharashtra

Apr 06, 2016, at 10:26 pm

Mumbai, Apr 6 (IBNS) Amid drought situation in Maharashtra, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday on questioned the BCCI and cricket associations in Maharashtra and Mumbai over the issue of use of water for maintaining cricket pitches in the state for the cash-rich Indian Premier League that will start this month.

Using Kohli as a death bowler could have been avoided, says Sourav Ganguly

Apr 03, 2016, at 04:45 am

Kolkata, Apr 2 (IBNS): Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said that using Virat Kohli as a death bowler could have been avoided against West Indies in the semi-final match of the ICC World T20 while attending a panel discussion organised by DTDC in association with the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Kolkata.

Cricketers, Big B felicitated ahead of India-Pak clash

Mar 20, 2016, at 02:11 am

Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS) Former players from India and Pakistan and Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan were felicitated at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata before the high-voltage game between the two neighbouring nations on Saturday.

Asia Cup: MS Dhoni suffers muscle spasm, Parthiv Patel named as back-up wicket-keeper

Feb 22, 2016, at 11:34 pm

Dhaka, Feb 22 (IBNS): India's limited overs skipper MS Dhoni suffered a muscle spasm in the back during a training session in Dhaka on Monday, the BCCI said.

Asad Rauf banned for five years by BCCI

Feb 12, 2016, at 08:41 pm

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IBNS) The Disciplinary Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) which met Friday here banned Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf after he was found guilty of corruption by the Indian cricket board.

Decision on the fate of Hiken Shah postponed

Jan 05, 2016, at 11:17 pm

Mumbai, Jan 5 (IBNS): The BCCI on Tuesday postponed the decision on the fates of tainted cricketer Hiken Shah till Jan 18.

Duleep Trophy matches can be played with pink ball next season

Jan 05, 2016, at 08:32 pm

Mumbai, Jan 5 (IBNS) The Tour and Program Fixtures Committee of the BCCI met on Tuesday in Mumbai and decided to recommend to the Technical Committee to consider the Duleep Trophy matches to be played as Day and Night games with pink ball.

IPL fixing: Decision on Ajit Chandila , Hiken Shah delayed

Dec 24, 2015, at 10:02 pm

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IBNS) The Disciplinary Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday delayed its decision on the future of scam-hit cricketers Ajit Chandila and Hiken Shah.

ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 schedule announced

Dec 11, 2015, at 07:23 pm

Dubai, Dec 11 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the groups and schedule of the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016, which will be staged across eight venues in India from March 8 to April 3.

India Under-19 Team selected for the Tri-Series in Sri Lanka.

Nov 30, 2015, at 09:21 pm

Kolkata/Mumbai, Nov 30 (IBNS) The Junior Selection Committee of the BCCI met in Kolkata on Sunday, to select the India Under-19 team for the Tri-Series to be played between India, England & Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka from Dec 2-21.

BCCI welcomes FreeCharge on board as an official partner of the VIVO IPL

Nov 11, 2015, at 01:43 am

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IBNS) The BCCI on Tuesday, announced FreeCharge, a digital payments platform, as the on-ground Official Partner of VIVO Indian Premier League for a period of two years.

I am delighted to have Ashwin in the squad: Kohli

Nov 04, 2015, at 11:39 pm

Mohali, Nov 4 (IBNS): Ahead of the Test series against South Africa, Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said he was happy to have spinner R Ashwin in his side.

Star Sports and BCCI launch #MyDebutMatch

Oct 28, 2015, at 12:30 am

Mumbai, Oct 27 (IBNS): Cricket frenzy has grabbed the nation as everyone is looking forward to support Team India as they take field against the mighty Proteas.

vivo bags IPL's title sponsorship for the next two years

Oct 21, 2015, at 10:48 pm

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced its association with vivo, the premium global smartphone manufacturer, for title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Virender Sehwag quits international cricket

Oct 20, 2015, at 11:28 pm

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IBNS) Ending an era in Indian cricket, opener Virender Sehwag, who was known for playing flashy strokes and slamming the ball hard, on Tuesday announced his retirement from international cricket and the Indian Premier League.

I am happy with my career: Virender Sehwag

Oct 20, 2015, at 09:44 pm

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IBNS): Dashing Indian opener Virendra Sehwag on Tuesday said he was happy with the way his cricket career shaped up over the years.

No India-Pakistan cricket test in December

Oct 20, 2015, at 07:34 pm

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IBNS) A proposed cricket series between India and Pakistan in December will not be held now, media reports said.

Indian team for remaining ODI series, Test series selected, S Arvind, Ravindra Jadeja find places

Oct 19, 2015, at 09:31 pm

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IBNS) The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI met in New Delhi earlier on Monday to select squads for the remaining matches of the ODI series and first two matches of the upcoming Test series against South Africa.

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals to be suspended for two years: BCCI

Oct 19, 2015, at 02:27 am

Mumbai, Oct 18 (IBNS): The BCCI on Sunday announced that two IPL franchisee teams Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals will remain suspended for two years.

N Srinivasan withdraws application for perjury against BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur

Oct 06, 2015, at 01:39 am

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IBNS) The issue of the perjury application made by former BCCI president N Srinivasan came up before the Supreme Court on Monday.

Shashank Manohar elected as BCCI president

Oct 04, 2015, at 10:59 pm

Mumbai, Oct 4 (IBNS): Commencing a new innings in BCCI history, Shashank Manohar has been elected as the new president of the board on Sunday.

Shastri sees a champion leader in Dhoni

Sep 26, 2015, at 04:37 am

Mumbai, Sept 25 (IBNS) Director of the Indian Cricket team, Ravi Shastri on Friday heaped lavish praise on the former Indian Test skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, calling him a 'legend' and a ‘season campaigner’.

BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya dies in Kolkata

Sep 21, 2015, at 05:26 am

Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS): Ringing down the curtains on a rewarding chapter in subcontinent cricket, former ICC president and current chief of the BCCI Jagmohan Dalmiya passed away in a south Kolkata hospital on Sunday, officials said. He was 75.

Jagmohan Dalmiya: Indian cricket's visionary passes away

Sep 21, 2015, at 05:08 am

When Indian cricket was slowly expanding its wings of supremacy following Kapil Dev and his team's remarkable World Cup victory in 1983 defeating West Indies, a Marwari Kolkata businessman had joined the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). In due course he created a sort of revolution by slowly shifting the focus of the cricket world towards the sub-continent.

BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away, cricket world mourns

Sep 21, 2015, at 03:58 am

Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS): Ending a chapter in the history of Indian cricket, former ICC chief and current Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya, died at a hospital in south Kolkata on Sunday, officials said.

BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away in Kolkata hospital

Sep 21, 2015, at 03:18 am

Kolkata, Sept 20 (IBNS): Former ICC chief and present Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya died on Sunday evening in a private hospital in Kolkata, a hospital spokesperson said.

BCCI congratulates Indian team on Test series win against Sri Lanka

Sep 01, 2015, at 11:20 pm

Mumbai, Sept 1 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning the three-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

BCCI-CSA name "The Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela Series"

Aug 31, 2015, at 11:47 pm

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) have announced that they will title all future bilateral series between the two countries- "The Mahatma Gandhi-Nelson Mandela Series".