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Australia played better than us, says Rohit Sharma after defeat in Pink Ball Test against Australia

Dec 08, 2024, at 01:26 pm

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday said his team did not play well to win the second Test match against Australia and acknowledged that the opponents played better than them.

Champions Trophy impasse: ICC, PCB adopt 'hybrid model' for hosting upcoming international cricket tournaments

Dec 06, 2024, at 10:02 pm

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have reached a consensus to adopt the hybrid model for hosting international tournaments that would be played in India and Pakistan, a step possibly ending all deadlock over hosting the Champions Trophy next year.

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.

Pakistan Cricket Board accepts 'hybrid model' for Champions Trophy

Dec 01, 2024, at 05:10 am

Islamabad: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shown flexibility by agreeing to accept the 'hybrid model' for hosting the upcoming Champions Trophy, provided the International Cricket Council (ICC) adopts the same approach for global events scheduled in India until 2031, media reports said.

Champions Trophy: PCB to seek reasons from ICC over India's decision to not tour Pakistan, says report

Nov 12, 2024, at 06:09 pm

Islamabad/IBNS: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to seek reasons from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for India's decision to not tour Islamabad to participate in the Champions Trophy next year, media reports said.

Virat Kohli shatters Sachin Tendulkar's record, scores 27000 international runs in less than 600 innings

Sep 30, 2024, at 11:23 pm

Indian star batsman Virat Kohli's dominance in world cricket continues since he shattered Sachin Tendulkar's record to become the first batsman to reach 27,000 international runs.

Rahul Dravid's son Samit Dravid named in Under-19 team to play ODI, four-day match against Australia

Aug 31, 2024, at 10:44 pm

Former Indian captain and T20 World Cup winning ex-head coach Rahul Dravid's son Samit Dravid has been selected to the Indian squad which will play in the multi-format home series against Australia U19.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah elected unopposed as next ICC chairman

Aug 28, 2024, at 05:36 am

Dubai/IBNS: BCCI honorary secretary Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Jay Shah likely to replace Greg Barclay as ICC chairman: Reports

Aug 21, 2024, at 07:33 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian cricket board (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah is likely to replace Greg Barclay as the chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC), media reports said.

BCCI appoints former South African pacer Morne Morkel as bowling coach: Reports

Aug 15, 2024, at 12:18 am

Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel has been appointed as Indian team's bowling coach, media reports said.

Shah Rukh Khan, Ness Wadia engage in heated argument in BCCI meeting: Reports

Aug 01, 2024, at 04:51 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and his Punjab Kings counterpart Ness Wadia got engaged in a heated argument at the meeting of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) here on Wednesday, media reports said.

BCCI to provide INR 8.5 crores to Indian Olympic Association to support athletes participating in upcoming Paris Olympics

Jul 22, 2024, at 02:01 am

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI, on Sunday announced it will provide  Rs 8.5 crore to the  Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Bengal Pro T20 makes impact in debut season

Jul 18, 2024, at 08:20 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The inaugural session of IPL-style Bengal Pro T20 League has showcased the potential for local cricket to rival international standards in terms of viewership and excitement.

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.

Team India unlikely to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025, tournament could move to Sri Lanka or UAE: Reports

Jul 11, 2024, at 08:59 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Champions Trophy in 2025 could well be moved to either Sri Lanka or the UAE as the Indian cricket team has expressed its unwillingness to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, news agency ANI reported on Thursday (July 11).

Rahul Dravid reduces higher BCCI bonus for T20 World Cup triumph, opts for equal pay with other coaching staff: Reports

Jul 11, 2024, at 05:49 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: India senior men's cricket team's outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid has reduced an additional Rs 2.5 crore bonus offered by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for leading the team to its second T20 World Cup title, and opted to take the same Rs 2.5 crore bonus as his other coaching staff to ensure equality, media reports said.

Shubman Gill hammers 66, Gaekwad contributes 49 as India post 182/4 against Zimbabwe

Jul 11, 2024, at 12:43 am

Indian skipper Shubman Gill hammered a 49-ball 66 runs knock and Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 49 runs which helped India post a competitive 182 runs for the loss of four wickets in the third T20 match of the series against Zimbabwe on Wednesday.

India's T20 World Cup triumph: Former head coach Rahul Dravid refuses Rs. 2.5 crore extra bonus reward

Jul 10, 2024, at 08:45 pm

Rahul Dravid won more hearts with his gesture recently after he refused to take Rs 2.5 crore extra bonus awarded by the Indian cricket board (BCCI) to the players and coaching staff members following India's high-octane T20 World victory in West Indies after beating South Africa in the final.

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.

Rohit Sharma to lead India in WTC final and Champions Trophy, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah

Jul 08, 2024, at 02:26 am

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Sunday confirmed that Rohit Sharma will lead India in the World Test Championship cycle and the Champions Trophy.

Zimbabwe beat Shubman Gill's India by 13 runs in opening match of T20 series

Jul 07, 2024, at 09:59 pm

Just a week after India became world champions, Zimbabwe sprung a surprise when it defeated the visitors by 13 runs in the first match of the T20 series in Harare on Saturday.

BCCI releases captain Rohit Sharma's official photos with T20 World Cup title

Jul 01, 2024, at 03:41 pm

Rohit Sharma finally posed with the T20 World Cup title for the captain's photoshoot with the title.

I didn't think that I would retire from T20Is but the situation was such that I took the decision: Rohit Sharma on quitting shortest format

Jul 01, 2024, at 02:26 pm

Indian T20-winning captain Rohit Sharma announced his decision to quit the shortest format of the game just hours after he lifted the marquee trophy by beating South Africa in the final on Saturday.

'Six months ago Rohit Sharma was not even MI captain, now he's taking India to T20 WC final unbeaten': Sourav Ganguly

Jun 29, 2024, at 05:26 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Backing Indian skipper Rohit Sharma to end the country's ICC trophy drought for the last 11 years, former Indian captain and ex-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sourav Ganguly, predicted that India will clinch the T20 World Cup trophy, beating South Africa in the final.

Gautam Gambhir remains tight-lipped about possibility of becoming India's next head coach

Jun 22, 2024, at 05:59 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricketer and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir remained silent about the possibility of becoming the next head coach of the Indian national cricket team.

World Cup hero Gautam Gambhir set to replace Rahul Dravid as India's next head coach: Reports

Jun 01, 2024, at 03:13 pm

India's World Cup hero and KKR's champion mentor Gautam Gambhir is likely to replace Rahul Dravid as national team's coach, media reports said.

'Choose coach wisely': Sourav Ganguly's cryptic post amid reports claiming Gautam Gambhir likely next India coach

May 30, 2024, at 07:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Former India captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has shared a cryptic post on social media amid reports claiming the cricket board is aiming to rope in KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir as the head coach, media reports said.

Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India's next head coach is a done deal, announcement from BCCI will come soon: Reports

May 29, 2024, at 09:13 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: In yet another twist of the tale, latest reports state that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s efforts to appoint Gautam Gambhir as Indian cricket team's next head coach have reached an advanced level as Rahul Dravid's contract is ending after the forthcoming T20 World Cup and he has no intention of extending it.

BCCI to invite application for Indian men's team head coach, Rahul Dravid can re-apply

May 10, 2024, at 08:13 pm

BCCI will invite the post of head coach even before the Indian team leaves for the Caribbean and the USA to play in the T20 World Cup.