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Virat Kohli to receive Polly Umrigar Award

Jun 07, 2018, at 05:11 pm

New Delhi, Jun 7 (IBNS): After brilliant performances with bat in the last two seasons, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli will be presented with the Polly Umrigar Award at the BCCI Awards (Naman), which will be held on Jun 12.

BCCI signs letter of intent with UN Environment

May 28, 2018, at 12:27 am

Mumbai, May 27 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and UN Environment have signed an agreement to promote ‘green’ cricket in India, an official release stated.

Aashish Kapoor appointed as chairman of the All-India Junior Selection Committee

Apr 28, 2018, at 12:44 am

Mumbai, Apr 27 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday said it has appointed Aashish Kapoor as chairman of the All-India Junior Selection Committee.

BCCI appoints former DGP (Rajasthan) Ajit Singh as Head, Anti-Corruption Unit

Mar 31, 2018, at 10:49 pm

Mumbai, Mar 31 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces the appointment of Ajit Singh as Head, Anti-Corruption Unit. A 1982 – Rajasthan cadre IPS officer, Singh retired as Director General of Police, Rajasthan on Nov 30, 2017.

BCCI bans Steve Smith, David Warner from playing in IPL 2018

Mar 28, 2018, at 09:04 pm

Mumbai, Mar 28 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced that it has banned Australian cricketers Steve Smith and David Warner from participating in the 2018 edition of the Indian Premier League.

Shami cleared off corruption charges, offered BCCI contarct

Mar 23, 2018, at 10:46 pm

New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS): After Indian pacer Mohammed Shami was cleared by the BCCI off match-fixing allegations leveled against him, he has also been offered an annual retainership contract.

CEAT renews its partnership as Official Strategic Time Out Partner of VIVO IPL for next 5 years

Mar 12, 2018, at 11:49 pm

Mumbai, Mar 12 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced it will continue its association with CEAT as the Official Strategic Time Out Partner of the VIVO Indian Premier League for the next five years.

ICC confirms USACA events as disapproved cricket

Mar 12, 2018, at 06:48 pm

Dubai, Mar 12 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday that two bilateral series being planned by former ICC Member United States of America Cricket Association (USACA) would constitute unsanctioned events within the ICC’s regulatory framework.

India's World Cup winning skipper MS Dhoni placed in second tier in new BCCI player contracts

Mar 08, 2018, at 12:30 am

Mumbai, Mar 7 (IBNS): In a major move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Committee of Administrators (CoA) on Wednesday announced the Annual Player Contracts for the period from October 2017 to September 2018 where World Cup winning skipper and cricket icon MS Dhoni has been moved to the  second tier, below skipper Virat Kohli.

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.

Women's Cricket: Rumeli Dhar to replace injured Jhulan Goswami

Feb 17, 2018, at 04:37 pm

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IBNS): The All-India Women’s Selection Committee has named Rumeli Dhar as the replacement for injured Jhulan Goswami, an official release stated.

Women's Cricket: Jhulan Goswami ruled out of T20I series

Feb 13, 2018, at 04:24 pm

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IBNS): Senior India bowler Jhulan Goswami has been ruled out of the T20I series against South Africa Women, an official release stated.

SC seeks BCCI's response on the life ban imposed on Indian cricketer Sreesanth

Feb 05, 2018, at 07:56 pm

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IBNS): The Supreme Court pf India has sought the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI's) response on cricketer S Sreesanth's plea challenging the life ban imposed on him by the apex body, according to media reports.

BCCI congratulates victorious India U19 team

Feb 03, 2018, at 09:40 pm

Mumbai, Feb 3 (IBNS): The BCCI congratulated the India U19 team for winning the ICC U19 World Cup 2018.

U-19 CWC: Dravid to get Rs 50 lakh, Rs 20 lakh each for players from BCCI

Feb 03, 2018, at 08:53 pm

Mumbai, Feb 3 (IBNS): The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (COA) on Saturday, Feb 3, 2018, announced cash rewards for the victorious India U19 team that won the ICC U19 World Cup in New Zealand after beating Australia in the final.

Afghanistan, India to face off for former's inaugural Test in June

Jan 17, 2018, at 04:42 pm

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IBNS): Afghanistan and India will be facing each other for the former's inaugural Test match in Bengaluru from June 14-18.

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.

India to tour Ireland for T20Is this year before England tour

Jan 10, 2018, at 09:53 pm

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IBNS): Indian cricket team will travel to Ireland to play two T20 International matches before their England tour in July, the BCCI confirmed on Wednesday.

Yusuf Pathan suspended for doping violation

Jan 09, 2018, at 07:41 pm

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IBNS): Ace India cricketer Yusuf Pathan has been suspended for five months after failing a dope test,” BCCI said on Tuesday. .

Ravindra Jadeja down with viral illness, Shikhar Dhawan is fully fit: BCCI

Jan 03, 2018, at 09:42 pm

Cape Town, Feb 3 (IBNS): The BCCI on Wednesday said Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, who suffered minor ankle injury before the team's departure to South Africa, is fit and he is available for selection for the first Test match against the home side.

India team practice hard before first Test against South Africa

Jan 02, 2018, at 11:42 pm

Cape Town, Jan 2 (IBNS): Ahead of the first Test, Indian players were caught on camera practicing hard in the nets.

BCCI appoints Saba Karim as Cricket Operations General Manager

Dec 24, 2017, at 01:15 am

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced the appointment of ex-Indian cricketer Saba Karim as General Manager, Cricket Operations.

Afghanistan's decision to play inaugural Test against India riles former PCB chief

Dec 20, 2017, at 07:27 pm

Islamabad/Kabul, Dec 20 (IBNS): The announcement has already been made by the Afghanistan Cricket Board that the country will play their first even Test match against India in 2018, the like of which has upset former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Shahryar Khan.

BCCI appoints Tufan Ghosh as COO of NCA

Dec 13, 2017, at 02:49 am

Mumbai, Dec 12 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Tufan Ghosh as the Chief Operating Officer of the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

Washington Sundar to replace injured Kedar Jadhav

Dec 10, 2017, at 01:06 am

Mumbai, Dec 6 (IBNS):Kedar Jadhav will not feature in the upcoming Paytm ODI series between India and Sri Lanka, BCCI confirmed on Saturday.

BCCI condoles the sad demise of AG Milkha Singh

Nov 11, 2017, at 12:06 am

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IBNS): The BCCI condoled the demise of former Indian Test player AG Milkha Singh.

Hardik Pandya rested for Sri Lanka Test series

Nov 10, 2017, at 11:56 pm

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI in consultation with the Indian team management has decided to rest all-rounder Hardik Pandya for the upcoming Paytm Test series against Sri Lanka.

Former BCCI General Manager MV Sridhar dies at 51

Oct 31, 2017, at 02:19 am

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IBNS): Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) General Manager MV Sridhar died due to heart attack on Monday.

BCCI condoles the sad demise of Dr MV Sridhar

Oct 31, 2017, at 01:31 am

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday condoled the sad demise of former General Manager – Cricket Operations, Dr MV Sridhar.

Virat Kohli scores 32nd ODI century

Oct 29, 2017, at 10:13 pm

Kanpur, Oct 29 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli seems to be on a destructive mood on Sunday as he scored his 32 nd ODI century of his career during the third match of the series against New Zealand.