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.

After getting nominated as the cricket board chief, Sourav Ganguly shares picture of 'Team BCCI'

Oct 15, 2019, at 11:05 am

Mumbai: After getting nominated as the president of the Indian cricket board, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly shared a picture on social media of the new team of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Kohli comes to within one point of Smith after smashing double ton

Oct 14, 2019, at 04:18 pm

Dubai: India captain Virat Kohli has reached to within one point of top-ranked Steve Smith in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after his imperious 254 not out in the second Test against South Africa in Pune helped take a winning 2-0 lead in the three match-series.

BCCI team will have to bring back normalcy in the cricket board: Sourav Ganguly

Oct 14, 2019, at 04:14 pm

Mumbai: Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Monday filed his nomination paper for the post of  Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president and said as a team it will be a priority for him to bring back normalcy in the board.

Looking after first class cricketers will be my first priority: Sourav Ganguly

Oct 14, 2019, at 03:07 pm

Mumbai: Former Indian cricket captain and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) chief, Sourav Ganguly, said looking after first class cricketers will be his first priority after becoming the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, media reports said.

Sourav Ganguly set to become new BCCI President, Twitterati celebrate

Oct 14, 2019, at 01:11 pm

Mumbai: Almost 11 years after retiring from international cricket, former Indian skipper and present Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) chief, Sourav Ganguly, is set to become the new Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president.

Sourav Ganguly likely to become next BCCI President

Oct 14, 2019, at 09:07 am

Mumbai: Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, under whose leadership the cricket side had reached the final of the World Cup in 2003, may become the next president of the  Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), media reports said.

Indian Women's Cricket Team for remaining two T20Is announced

Sep 28, 2019, at 10:19 pm

Mumbai: The All-India Women's Selection Committee has decided that there will be no change in India Women's T20I squad for the final two T20Is against South Africa Women.

BCCI announces team for Test series against South Africa, KL Rahul dropped

Sep 12, 2019, at 05:56 pm

Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced its squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa.

India threatened Sri Lankan players to opt out of Pakistan tour: Minster Fawad Chaudhry

Sep 10, 2019, at 04:23 pm

Islamabad, Sept 10 (IBNS): A Pakistani Minister on Tuesday claimed that Indian cricket board threatened Sri Lankan players that they will not be allowed to play Indian Premier League if they traveled to play series in Pakistan.