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Lost opportunity? Team India chases T20I glory despite IPL advantage Down and out in the 2007 ODI World Cup, Indian cricket took a rebirth in the same year when skipper MS Dhoni-led side clinched the inaugural T20I World Cup beating Pakistan in the final as fans across the country witnessed a mouth-watering clash. Following India's win, the format became so popular that the BCCI decided to cash in on the craze and launched the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. Ever since the first IPL, the cash-rich league has achieved numerous heights in viewership ...
Lost opportunity? Team India chases T20I glory despite IPL advantage
Lost opportunity? Team India chases T20I glory despite IPL advantage
Source: IANS
6/08/2023 11:13:54 AM
BCCI will send both men`s and women`s teams to Asian Games: Jay Shah The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will send both men’s and women’s teams to the Asian Games scheduled to be held in September 2023 at Hangzhou, China. However, considering the overlap of schedule of the Asian Games with ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, BCCI will select from the players not participating in the World Cup to play in the Asian Games, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a statement on Saturday. The decision was taken at the 19th Apex Council me...
BCCI will send both men`s and women`s teams to Asian Games: Jay Shah
BCCI will send both men`s and women`s teams to Asian Games: Jay Shah
Source: IANS
8/07/2023 12:55:26 PM
Dinesh Karthik backs Ashwin to lead India in Asian Games 2023 Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik feels that Ravichandran Ashwin should be made captain of India for the Asian Games 2023 if the off-spinner is not part of the ODI setup and BCCI decides to send a 'B' team for the event in Hangzhou, China later this year. Karthik's comments have come at a time when multiple reports suggested that the BCCI will send both men's and women's teams for the Asian Games to be held from September 23 to October 8.   However, the...
Dinesh Karthik backs Ashwin to lead India in Asian Games 2023
Dinesh Karthik backs Ashwin to lead India in Asian Games 2023
Source: IANS
2/07/2023 4:38:44 PM
BCCI announces Dream11 as new Team India lead sponsor The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced Dream11, fantasy gaming platform, as Team India’s lead sponsor for the period of three years. Dream11 will be seen on Team India jerseys starting from the Test series against the West Indies, the team’s first assignment in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. Commenting on the partnership, BCCI president Roger Binny said, “I congratulate Dream11 and welcome them on board again. From being ...
BCCI announces Dream11 as new Team India lead sponsor
BCCI announces Dream11 as new Team India lead sponsor
Source: IANS
1/07/2023 10:03:48 AM
Atul Gaikwad becomes first Indian to get elite level 4 coaching certification from ECB Renowned cricket coach Atul Gaikwad became the first-ever Indian to be certified as a specialist Level 4 Elite Coach through England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) flagship programme. The Pune resident is currently the global head coach of Sachin Tendulkar's SRT10 Global Academy. He is also the most qualified coach at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Gaikwad, who holds PhD in the study of illegal bowling action from Pune University, had earlier secured Level 3 ...
Atul Gaikwad becomes first Indian to get elite level 4 coaching certification from ECB
Atul Gaikwad becomes first Indian to get elite level 4 coaching certification from ECB
Source: IANS
13/06/2023 5:55:24 PM
Easy Trip Planners rises on inking advertisement agreement with Capri Global Holdings Easy Trip Planners is currently trading at Rs. 46.65, up by 0.05 points or 0.11% from its previous closing of Rs. 46.60 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 46.80 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 47.40 and Rs. 45.85 respectively. So far 166788 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 1 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 73.50 on 24-Nov-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 32.65 on 08-Mar-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs...
Easy Trip Planners rises on inking advertisement agreement with Capri Global Holdings
Easy Trip Planners rises on inking advertisement agreement with Capri Global Holdings
Source: Accord Fintech
28/02/2023 11:43:10 AM
Women`s Premier League: BCCI awards title sponsorship rights to TATA Group The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has awarded the title sponsorship rights of the Women's Premier League (WPL) seasons 2023-2027 to TATA Group. As per BCCI, the TATA Group, who also holds the title rights of the Indian Premier League (IPL), will be promoting its two flagship brands: TATA Capital and TATA Motors during the 2023-2027 time period. "We are really happy and excited to have TATA Group as the title sponsor for the WPL. We feel this is one of the most si...
Women`s Premier League: BCCI awards title sponsorship rights to TATA Group
Women`s Premier League: BCCI awards title sponsorship rights to TATA Group
Source: IANS
22/02/2023 3:39:40 PM
Very blessed that I am getting a chance to play for India again: Ravindra Jadeja Ahead of the first Test against Australia, which begins on February 9 in Nagpur, left-arm spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja expressed he was very blessed to get a chance again to play for the national team. Jadeja had been out of action after undergoing surgery in his right knee in September 2022 and had to midway pull out of Asia Cup in the UAE. "Very excited and feels really great that after more than five months, I am wearing an Indian jersey and I've been very blessed that I am...
Very blessed that I am getting a chance to play for India again: Ravindra Jadeja
Very blessed that I am getting a chance to play for India again: Ravindra Jadeja
Source: IANS
6/02/2023 3:53:21 PM
Jasprit Bumrah is only going to make the Indian team better in the long run: Russel Arnold Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Russel Arnold believes that India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will make the team better in the long run despite admitting that the side has to ensure the right-arm fast-bowler is available for the ODI World Cup to be held in October-November. On the eve of the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Guwahati, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said Bumrah won't play in the series, citing the need for some more time to build bowling resilience. It ...
Jasprit Bumrah is only going to make the Indian team better in the long run: Russel Arnold
Jasprit Bumrah is only going to make the Indian team better in the long run: Russel Arnold
Source: IANS
10/01/2023 4:41:34 PM
Rishabh Pant operated for ligament tear on right knee in Mumbai: Report India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who miraculously survived a horrific car accident on December 30, was operated for a ligament tear on his right knee. A report by mid-day newspaper states that Pant was operated by Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, the head of the Centre for Sports Medicine, and Director of Arthroscopy & Shoulder Service at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital in Andheri West, here on Friday. "On Friday morning at around 10.30 am Dr Pardiwala and his team conducte...
Rishabh Pant operated for ligament tear on right knee in Mumbai: Report
Rishabh Pant operated for ligament tear on right knee in Mumbai: Report
Source: IANS
7/01/2023 3:34:20 PM
Kewal Kiran Clothing shines on partnering with BCCI Kewal Kiran Clothing is currently trading at Rs. 525.05, up by 9.75 points or 1.89% from its previous closing of Rs. 515.30 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 516.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 526.35 and Rs. 510.95 respectively. So far 7750 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'B' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 592.35 on 16-Dec-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 178.50 on 11-May-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip sto...
Kewal Kiran Clothing shines on partnering with BCCI
Kewal Kiran Clothing shines on partnering with BCCI
Source: Accord Fintech
6/01/2023 12:22:41 PM
BCCI and Mastercard launch #HalkeMeinMattLo campaign to promote women`s cricket in India New Delhi  – Mastercard and the Board of Controlfor Cricket in India (BCCI) have jointly launched the #HalkeMeinMattLo (don’t take it casually) campaign as part of their ongoing endeavor to support gender equality on and off the field. The films developed under the campaign depict the journey of top Indian women cricketers Shafali Verma, Harleen Kaur Deol and Renuka Singh, highlighting their struggle, hard work and determination to do well In India, where cricket is still ...
BCCI and Mastercard launch #HalkeMeinMattLo campaign to promote women`s cricket in India
BCCI and Mastercard launch #HalkeMeinMattLo campaign to promote women`s cricket in India
Source: PR Agency
9/12/2022 4:49:27 PM
Kuldeep Yadav added to India squad for third ODI against Bangladesh; Rahul to captain in Rohit`s absence Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Friday has been added to India's squad for the third and final ODI against Bangladesh, with KL Rahul to captain the side in Rohit Sharma's absence, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Yadav was initially named in India's Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh, starting from December 14. But with fast-bowlers Kuldeep Sen and Deepak Chahar ruled out due to injuries, he had to be called up for the third and...
Kuldeep Yadav added to India squad for third ODI against Bangladesh; Rahul to captain in Rohit`s absence
Kuldeep Yadav added to India squad for third ODI against Bangladesh; Rahul to captain in Rohit`s absence
Source: IANS
9/12/2022 2:09:50 PM
Indian team in right hands; Hrishikesh sir brings in a lot of experience, says skipper Harmanpreet Kaur India captain Harmanpreet Kaur quashed claims that former head coach Ramesh Powar was moved to the NCA due to differences with players and added that the side is in the right hands with Hrishikesh Kanitkar now joining in as batting coach. On Tuesday, Kanitkar was made the women's team batting coach with Powar appointed as the spin bowling coach at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Kanitkar, who coached India U19 to the World Cup title early this year in West Indies, had been with the...
Indian team in right hands; Hrishikesh sir brings in a lot of experience, says skipper Harmanpreet Kaur
Indian team in right hands; Hrishikesh sir brings in a lot of experience, says skipper Harmanpreet Kaur
Source: IANS
8/12/2022 5:39:23 PM
BCCI considering having five teams in women's IPL, five overseas players in playing XI: Report With the inaugural edition of the Women's Indian Premier League (IPL) all set to be held next year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering having five teams as well as permitting five overseas players in a playing XI. A report by Cricbuzz states that apart from these two, the tentative window for Women's IPL is March 2023 -- which is after the Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa from February 10-26 and before the start of Men's IPL. "A max...
BCCI considering having five teams in women's IPL, five overseas players in playing XI: Report
BCCI considering having five teams in women's IPL, five overseas players in playing XI: Report
Source: IANS
13/10/2022 3:01:38 PM
Roger Binny top contender for post of BCCI president: Report Former India pace bowler and one of "Kapil's devils" during the 1983 World Cup, Roger Binny, is reportedly the top contender for the post of president in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) elections. Reports on Tuesday suggested that the 67-year-old former all-rounder will likely replace the current BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly, while Jay Shah is expected to continue as the cricket body's secretary. Binny's name had recently appeared on the BCCI's dr...
Roger Binny top contender for post of BCCI president: Report
Roger Binny top contender for post of BCCI president: Report
Source: IANS
11/10/2022 4:06:35 PM
With Bumrah sidelined, a pace-for-pace swap or naming a batting-heavy XI are India's best options With the With the BCCI confirming Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia this month, the team has been dealt a major blow and speculation has begun who will lead the pace attack as India aim to regain the title they won in 2007. In a straight pace-for-pace swap, veteran quick Mohammad Shami and Deepak Chahar in the reserves and Mohammed Siraj as a third option outside the two could replace the 28-year-old Bumrah in the squad. With the kind of experience Sha...
With Bumrah sidelined, a pace-for-pace swap or naming a batting-heavy XI are India's best options
With Bumrah sidelined, a pace-for-pace swap or naming a batting-heavy XI are India's best options
Source: IANS
4/10/2022 12:46:39 PM
MSMEs can contribute big to India's GDP, say experts India's MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises) could contribute a lot in the country's GDP and overall growth, experts said on Friday. Addressing a conclave on "Fin-Tech and Credit Expo 2022 - Connecting Finance to Business", Riddhi Gupta, Head of Strategy and Alliances, Invoicemart, said that MSMEs have a significant role at the centre of the vibrant Indian economic landscape. "There is a lot of opportunity to ensure that MSMEs grow into an even more powerf...
MSMEs can contribute big to India's GDP, say experts
MSMEs can contribute big to India's GDP, say experts
Source: IANS
10/09/2022 9:13:30 AM
Mastercard replaces Paytm as title sponsor for all India international, domestic home matches Global payments and technology company Mastercard on Monday replaced mobile payments and financial services company Paytm, who held the rights for seven years, as the title sponsor for all of India's international matches (both women and men) held at home. The deal also includes domestic cricket matches and prestigious tournaments like Irani Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Ranji Trophy organized by the BCCI apart from all junior cricket (Under 19 and Under 23) matches held in India. &quo...
Mastercard replaces Paytm as title sponsor for all India international, domestic home matches
Mastercard replaces Paytm as title sponsor for all India international, domestic home matches
Source: IANS
5/09/2022 5:43:32 PM
Money talks, so the marquee teams need to play: Styris on Big 3`s share in FTP In the recently-released Men's Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the 2023-27 cycle, England (43), Australia (40) and India (38) will be featuring in the greatest number of Test matches. The big three will also be a part of marquee fixtures in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, all of which will be five-match series. Former New Zealand all-rounder Styris further explained why India, England and Australia are playing more series and matches against each other in the new FTP cycle, i...
Money talks, so the marquee teams need to play: Styris on Big 3`s share in FTP
Money talks, so the marquee teams need to play: Styris on Big 3`s share in FTP
Source: IANS
19/08/2022 4:31:40 PM
India men`s cricket team leaves for Zimbabwe ahead of three-match ODI series The India men's cricket team, led by opener KL Rahul, left for Zimbabwe on Saturday morning ahead of the three-match ODI series, starting from August 18, followed by two more matches on August 20 and 22 at the Harare Sports Club. The social media accounts of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) showed pictures of Prasidh Krishna, Deepak Chahar, Shikhar Dhawan, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rahul Tripathi in the flight. NCA head VVS Laxman was also s...
India men`s cricket team leaves for Zimbabwe ahead of three-match ODI series
India men`s cricket team leaves for Zimbabwe ahead of three-match ODI series
Source: IANS
13/08/2022 1:53:58 PM
BCCI keeps window in March 2023 for inaugural women's IPL: Report  The BCCI has tweaked its women's domestic calendar to set aside a window in March 2023 for the inaugural women's Indian Premier League. The women's domestic season that generally stretches from November to April has been advanced by a month. The senior women's season for 2022-23 will now begin on October 11 with the T20 competition, and end in February next year with the inter-zonal one-day competition. Notably, the BCCI has been organising the Women's T20 Chal...
BCCI keeps window in March 2023 for inaugural women's IPL: Report
BCCI keeps window in March 2023 for inaugural women's IPL: Report
Source: IANS
13/08/2022 10:14:39 AM
Disney+Hotstar adds 8.3 mn subscribers, hits 58.4 mn users  Disney+Hotstar has added 8.3 million subscribers in the company's third fiscal quarter that ended on July 2, reaching 58.4 mn subscribers in India and Southeast Asia. The Walt Disney Company also updated subscriber guidance for Disney+ Hotstar, to up to 80 million subscribers by the end of its fiscal 2024. "We intend to refine this target over time as subscriber visibility in India will be clearer once the ICC and BCCI cricket rights sales processes are completed," s...
Disney+Hotstar adds 8.3 mn subscribers, hits 58.4 mn users
Disney+Hotstar adds 8.3 mn subscribers, hits 58.4 mn users
Source: IANS
11/08/2022 11:04:30 AM
BCCI spends Rs 3.5 crore on Team India's travel to Caribbean from England: Report After a near-perfect tour of England, the Indian cricket team flew out to the Caribbean for the white ball series and the BCCI spent around Rs 3.5 crore on their travel. The final ODI against England got over on July 17 after which players who were rested for the upcoming 50 over matches went their own ways. However, players, who were supposed to travel to the West Indies, assembled and took a chartered flight, not a commercial one. As a result, the BCCI spent a hefty amount on a flight fr...
BCCI spends Rs 3.5 crore on Team India's travel to Caribbean from England: Report
BCCI spends Rs 3.5 crore on Team India's travel to Caribbean from England: Report
Source: IANS
22/07/2022 12:37:10 PM
Gavaskar slams senior players seeking rest; says if they can play IPL, they can play for India India's cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar wants the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to handle the senior players, who seek rest ahead of crucial series, firmly, and added that when they can play non-stop IPL cricket for more than two months, why are they shying away from playing for the country. There have been reports of a couple of senior players, including former India skipper Virat Kohli, requesting the BCCI to exclude them from the five-match T20 away series against the W...
Gavaskar slams senior players seeking rest; says if they can play IPL, they can play for India
Gavaskar slams senior players seeking rest; says if they can play IPL, they can play for India
Source: IANS
12/07/2022 3:17:00 PM
Sourav Ganguly joins hands with Noida-based edtech startup Classplus Ending all speculations after sending a cryptic tweet, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Thursday joined hands with Noida-based edtech startup Classplus to promote thousands of educators and content creators. Ganguly also took to social media to announce this initiative, upon completing 30 years in Indian cricket. In the 30-second clip, Ganguly is heard saying, "The first step towards achieving your dreams is having the right coach." Classplus has claimed to have digitised over...
Sourav Ganguly joins hands with Noida-based edtech startup Classplus
Sourav Ganguly joins hands with Noida-based edtech startup Classplus
Source: IANS
2/06/2022 3:52:21 PM
BCCI announces release of Request for Proposal for staging Closing Ceremony of IPL 2022 The BCCI has invited bids from reputed entities for staging the Closing Ceremony of IPL 2022, through a tender process. "The detailed terms and conditions governing the tender process including eligibility requirements, process for submissions of bids, rights and obligations, etc. are contained in the 'Request for Proposal' (RFP) which will be made available on receipt of payment of a nonrefundable fee of INR 1,00,000 (Indian Rupees One Lakh Only) plus any applicable Goods and...
BCCI announces release of Request for Proposal for staging Closing Ceremony of IPL 2022
BCCI announces release of Request for Proposal for staging Closing Ceremony of IPL 2022
Source: IANS
16/04/2022 2:42:16 PM
Ranji Trophy to take place in two phases this season: Jay Shah Jay Shah, the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Friday said that the Ranji Trophy will be held this season in two phases. Shah added that the first phase will have all league matches while the second phase will see the knockouts being held in June. "The Board has decided to conduct the Ranji Trophy this season in two phases. In the first phase, we plan to complete all matches of the league stage while the knockouts will be held in June. My team is worki...
Ranji Trophy to take place in two phases this season: Jay Shah
Ranji Trophy to take place in two phases this season: Jay Shah
Source: IANS
28/01/2022 2:58:40 PM
Tata to replace Vivo as IPL title sponsor from this season Chinese mobile manufacturer Vivo has pulled out as Indian Premier League's title sponsor from this year and the BCCI will replace it with Tata, the cash-rich league's governing council decided in a meeting on Tuesday. Following the governing council meeting, IPL chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed that the Tata Group, one of India's largest business conglomerates has come on board. "Vivo has exited and the Tatas will be title sponsors," Patel told Cricbuzz. Notably...
Tata to replace Vivo as IPL title sponsor from this season
Tata to replace Vivo as IPL title sponsor from this season
Source: IANS
11/01/2022 4:48:34 PM
Gavaskar reacts to Kohli's comments, says BCCI chief should be asked 'why there is this discrepancy' After Virat Kohli contradicted Sourav Ganguly's remarks about the former skipper's decision to step down as India's captain in T20I format, legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that the BCCI chief should be asked "why there is this discrepancy". Days after Kohli stepped down as Team India's T20I captain, BCCI chief Ganguly revealed that the board had requested the former skipper to not relinquish the captaincy in the shortest format. However, on Wednesday, T...
Gavaskar reacts to Kohli's comments, says BCCI chief should be asked 'why there is this discrepancy'
Gavaskar reacts to Kohli's comments, says BCCI chief should be asked 'why there is this discrepancy'
Source: IANS
16/12/2021 2:37:00 PM
Squads for Senior Women's Challenger Trophy announced The All-India Women's Selection Committee has picked India A, India B, India C and India D squads that will take part in the Senior Women's Cricket Challenger Trophy One-Day Match 2021-22. The quadrangular tournament will be played at Dr Gokaraju Laila Ganga Raju ACA Cricket Complex-DVR Ground, Vijayawada from December 4 to December 9, the BCCI said in a statement on Saturday. Squads: India A: Sneh Rana (Captain), Shivali Shinde (vc) (wk), Lakshmi Yadav (wk), Vrinda Dinesh, J...
Squads for Senior Women's Challenger Trophy announced
Squads for Senior Women's Challenger Trophy announced
Source: IANS
27/11/2021 4:09:58 PM
Eject big names, bring in youngsters: Kapil Dev tells BCCI Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev has said that he would be proud if India qualifies on the basis of its performance, and not wait for the outcome of other matches to make the grade at the ICC T20 World Cup, underway in the UAE. The Virat Kohli-led India have been soundly beaten in both their 'Super 12' Group 2 matches so far and even if they win the remaining three games, starting with match against Afghanistan on November 4, their qualification for the semifinals would be subject t...
Eject big names, bring in youngsters: Kapil Dev tells BCCI
Eject big names, bring in youngsters: Kapil Dev tells BCCI
Source: IANS
3/11/2021 4:22:10 PM
From La Liga to Six Nations, Ahmedabad IPL franchise owner has seen sports portfolio spiral With the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reported to be studying the betting company links of the successful bidders for the new Ahmedabad IPL franchise, for the global private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, it is like recent history repeating itself. This past August, when the Luxembourg-based firm, which picked up the Ahmedabad IPL franchise for a little over Rs 5,600 crore on Monday, invested 2.7 billion euros in the Spanish football league, La Liga, the deal was not rat...
From La Liga to Six Nations, Ahmedabad IPL franchise owner has seen sports portfolio spiral
From La Liga to Six Nations, Ahmedabad IPL franchise owner has seen sports portfolio spiral
Source: IANS
27/10/2021 9:10:02 AM
BCCI asks England board to reschedule the final Test The Indian cricket board has asked the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to reschedule the fifth and final Test of the ongoing series after it was cancelled due to the Indian players' reluctance to play it following emergence of a fresh Covid-19 positive case. India lead the series 2-1 after four Tests. "In lieu of the strong relationship between BCCI and ECB, the BCCI has offered to ECB a rescheduling of the cancelled Test match. Both the Boards will work towards finding a...
BCCI asks England board to reschedule the final Test
BCCI asks England board to reschedule the final Test
Source: IANS
10/09/2021 4:22:41 PM
India cricket teams enter quarantine in Southampton, confirms BCCI The Indian team entered quarantine phase on arrival at the Ageas Bowl, the Indian cricket board announced on its twitter handle on Friday. While Wriddhiman Saha, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah had already tweeted their pictures from Ageas Bowl on Thursday soon after arrival, the official confirmation has come a day later. "Excitement is building up as #TeamIndia arrive in England [emoticon: raised hands, ok hand]," tweeted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) along w...
India cricket teams enter quarantine in Southampton, confirms BCCI
India cricket teams enter quarantine in Southampton, confirms BCCI
Source: IANS
4/06/2021 3:09:25 PM
BCCI says it will donate 2000 oxygen concentrators  The Indian cricket board on Monday said it would donate oxygen concentrators to help fight the raging second wave of Covid-19 -- months after the pandemic crippled the country. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement that it would distribute 10-litre 2000 Oxygen concentrators "with the hope that critical medical aid and care will be provided to the needy patients and this initiative will reduce the havoc unleashed by the pandemic". "The ...
BCCI says it will donate 2000 oxygen concentrators
BCCI says it will donate 2000 oxygen concentrators
Source: IANS
24/05/2021 4:18:28 PM
BCCI calls meeting to discuss 2021-22 domestic season The Indian cricket board has called for a Special General Meeting on May 29 to assess the possibility of holding a full domestic cricket season in 2021-22 even as the country reels under Covid-19 pandemic. "Notice is hereby given for a Special General Meeting of the BCCI which will be held on May 29, 2021 virtually to transact the following business: Discussion on the upcoming cricket season in view of the pandemic situation prevailing in India," Board of Control for Cricket in I...
BCCI calls meeting to discuss 2021-22 domestic season
BCCI calls meeting to discuss 2021-22 domestic season
Source: IANS
19/05/2021 3:52:28 PM
IPL 2021 postponed with immediate effect: BCCI The Indian Premier League's (IPL) 2021 season has been postponed, said the Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Tuesday. The decision was made after more Covid-19 positive cases emerged in the IPL bio-bubble following those on Monday. "The Indian Premier League Governing Council (IPL GC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in an emergency meeting has unanimously decided to postpone IPL 2021 season, with immediate effect," said a statement from the BCCI. "The BC...
IPL 2021 postponed with immediate effect: BCCI
IPL 2021 postponed with immediate effect: BCCI
Source: IANS
4/05/2021 2:37:35 PM
KKR`s Chakravarthy, Warrier Covid+, IPL tie deferred: BCCI Monday's Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), scheduled to be played here, has been postponed after two players from the KKR camp tested positive for Covid-19, the Indian cricket board said. "Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier were found to be positive in the third round of testing in the last four days. All other team members have tested negative for COVID-19," said the Board of Control for Cric...
KKR`s Chakravarthy, Warrier Covid+, IPL tie deferred: BCCI
KKR`s Chakravarthy, Warrier Covid+, IPL tie deferred: BCCI
Source: IANS
3/05/2021 3:04:57 PM
UAE standby venue for T20 World Cup: BCCI The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been named as standby for the T20 World Cup in case the worsening Covid-19 situation does not improve in India, a top official of the Indian cricket board (BCCI) confirmed. "It (hosting venue) would be the UAE. We're hoping again that it would be done by the BCCI. So, we'll take the tournament there, but it'll still be done by the BCCI," Dhiraj Malhotra, BCCI's general manager for game development, told BBC's Stumped podcast....
UAE standby venue for T20 World Cup: BCCI
UAE standby venue for T20 World Cup: BCCI
Source: IANS
1/05/2021 12:13:55 PM
Hyderabad kept as standby venue for IPL The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has kept Hyderabad as standby venue for the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in the wake of rising Covid-19 cases in India. The focus is on Mumbai since Maharashtra is on the verge of lockdown. Although no official statement has been made, there have been indications of a lockdown by the state government. "Hyderabad has emerged as a back-up venue option, should one or more of the six designated host cities not be able to hold their matches," ...
Hyderabad kept as standby venue for IPL
Hyderabad kept as standby venue for IPL
Source: IANS
3/04/2021 5:03:43 PM
West Indies have to buckle down, avoid complacency: Brathwaite West Indies have to buckle down and not get ahead of themselves after their stunning win in the first Test against Bangladesh, said captain Kragg Brathwaite on Wednesday. Kyle Mayers's double century on debut helped the West Indies complete the highest successful run chase in a Test match played in Asia, and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. "We got a nice win but we have to start over fresh. We have to buckle down, and can't be complacent. We have to fight hard again. ...
West Indies have to buckle down, avoid complacency: Brathwaite
West Indies have to buckle down, avoid complacency: Brathwaite
Source: IANS
11/02/2021 11:02:37 AM
BCCI asks ball makers to recheck quality, SG promises improvement The Indian cricket board has asked Sanspareils Greenlands (SG), manufacturers of the cricket ball being used in the ongoing Test series, to look into its quality following complaints from India captain Virat Kohli and his teammates, including its seam not lasting long enough. "The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) had asked us to look into the matter. We told them we will assess. Since some players have complained about the pitch [Ishant Sharma had termed it a 'road&#...
BCCI asks ball makers to recheck quality, SG promises improvement
BCCI asks ball makers to recheck quality, SG promises improvement
Source: IANS
11/02/2021 10:48:54 AM
BCCI announces Rs 5 crore bonus for Team India after series win The Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a Rs 5 crore bonus for the Indian team following their three-wicket win over Australia in the fourth Test at the Gabba that helped them seal the Border-Gavaskar series 2-1. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah made the announcement in tweets after the end of the match. "Just a remarkable win...To go to Australia and win a test series in this way...will be remembered in the h...
BCCI announces Rs 5 crore bonus for Team India after series win
BCCI announces Rs 5 crore bonus for Team India after series win
Source: IANS
19/01/2021 5:49:13 PM