The BCCI has announced a ₹58 crore ($6.7 million) cash reward for Team India after their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory. The prize recognizes the efforts of the players, coaching staff, and selection committee in securing the prestigious title. Led by Rohit Sharma, India dominated the tournament, defeating Bangladesh, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Australia on […]
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Harry Brook banned from IPL for two years after last-minute withdrawal
England batsman Harry Brook has been banned from the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two years after withdrawing at the last moment. He pulled out of his contract with Delhi Capitals to focus on international cricket, causing disappointment among team officials and fans. Local media confirmed the ban on Friday, citing IPL regulations that discourage […]
Asia Cup 2023: BCCI decides against touring Pakistan
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has chosen not to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023. According to Cricbuzz, the decision was taken during BCCI’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday. The report also added that BCCI will insist on a neutral venue for the tournament. “Neutral venue for Asia Cup […]
England’s offer to host Indo-Pak Test series ‘turned down’ by PCB, BCCI
LONDON: An informal offer by the England and Wales Cricket Board to be hosts if India and Pakistan were to play a bilateral Test series have been rebuffed by cricket boards of the respective countries, it was reported on Tuesday. England’s Telegraph reported on Tuesday that ECB deputy chairman Martin Darlow had held talks with the Pakistan Cricket […]
Suspended IPL moved to UAE as India seeks more time for World Cup decision
NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League, suspended as a new coronavirus wave hit India, will be finished in the United Arab Emirates in September and October, India’s national cricket board said Saturday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India also said it would ask the global governing body for more time to decide on […]
IPL ‘can’t happen’ in India while coronavirus rages: Ganguly
New Delhi: This year’s suspended IPL cannot be completed in India while it battles a raging coronavirus crisis and could struggle to find a slot elsewhere, India’s cricket chief Sourav Ganguly has said. The Indian Premier League was abruptly halted at the halfway stage last week after several players became infected. India is reporting nearly […]
ICC, BCCI to resolve visa guarantee issue for Pakistan for T20 WC
The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has assured the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it will be able to guarantee visas and tax arrangements ahead of T20 world cup scheduled later this year in India. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ehsan Mani asked the ICC to ensure the availability of visas for Pakistan cricket team and staff […]
BCCI ombudsman serves notices on Tendulkar, Laxman
The BCCI’s ombudsman-cum-ethics officer Justice DK Jain served notices to former India batsmen Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman on Wednesday for their alleged conflict of interest for being part of IPL franchises’ support staffs as well as serving as members of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC). Justice Jain has given them time until April 28 […]
‘Huge lifeline’ as India court scraps Sreesanth’s life ban for fixing
NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court scrapped cricketer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth life ban for match-fixing on Friday but stopped short of acquitting the paceman. The court said Sreesanth’s long-running case had been badly handled and gave the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) three months to reconsider his punishment. Sreesanth, 36, was arrested for illegal […]
I hope ICC will take action against India for politicising Gentleman’s game: Fawad Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD: Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Minister of Information expressed hope that the International Cricket Council will take action against Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for politicizing cricket. Indian Cricket team wore army caps during the third One Day International (ODI) against Australia. BCCI stated that, Indian cricket team wore army caps to pay […]