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Mumbai: The e-auction of the media rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) cycle 2023 to 2027 began on Sunday with reports suggesting that the value of rights for every match of the tournament has crossed the 100-crore mark on combining value for TV as well as digital price, marking it a rare milestone in […]
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Hyderabad: Beginning her cricket journey as an eight-year-old from the lanes of Secunderabad to becoming one of the stalwarts in world cricket, Mithali’s career spanning close to 23 years has been an incredible one. At 39, Mithali leaves the game as one of the greatest, with numerous records under her belt. The coaches and people […]
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Ahmedabad: Amid the high voltage final clash of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, the tournament created the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest cricket jersey. IPL achieved this feat during the summit clash of the 15th edition, here at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The certificate was presented […]
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By Vijay Mohan Raj Hyderabad: I was pleasantly surprised to see a video that has been circulating where in the CEO of Pakistan Cricket Board is viewed announcing an increase in pension for all First Class former cricketers. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also has such a scheme and has implemented […]
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By V. Rajendra Sharma Hyderabad: It is always better to keep track of the recent developments, dates and days of important events. Who among the following is the author of ‘Not Just a Nightwatchman: My innings in the BCCI’? a. Sachin Tendulkar b. Rajiv Mehershi c. Vinod Rai d. Mahendra Singh Dhoni Answer: c Explanation: […]
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New Delhi: Star Indian players Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma were on Monday named captains of the three teams for the Women’s T20 Challenge to be played in Pune from May 23. The BCCI announced 16-member squads for each of three teams – Harmanpreet-led Supernovas, Mandhana-led Trailblazers and Deepti-led Velocity. Trailblazers had won […]
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New Delhi: India spinner Harbhajan Singh, who was involved in one of the biggest on-field controversies that threatened to spoil the relationship between the Australian and India cricket boards, on Sunday paid his tribute to legendary all-rounder Andrew Symonds who was killed in a car crash in Queensland on Saturday.The off-spinner took to twitter to […]
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New Delhi: The BCCI in all likelihood will do away with bio-bubbles from the upcoming five-match T20 series against South Africa, keeping in mind the mental well-being of cricketers. Bio-bubbles became a part of the lives of cricketers with almost all the series (home and away) played in strict bio-secure environment due to the Covid-19 […]
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New Delhi: Sports journalist Boria Majumdar has reportedly been found guilty in the Wriddhiman Saha text case and faces a two-year ban for the same. The news comes after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) set up a three-member committee in February, comprising vice-president Rajiv Shukla, treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal, and Apex […]
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Kolkata: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly believes his former teammate Rahul Dravid has all the attributes for becoming successful in his current role as the coach of the Indian cricket team. Ganguly feels Dravid’s “intense, meticulous and professional” attitude are just the ingredients a coach needs to be successful in the high-pressure India job. “He (Dravid) […]
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Wellington: Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy on Wednesday expressed her elation over the possibility of a full-fledged Women’s Indian Premier League (IPL) happening next year and added that the league will make India an unbeatable side in 10 years’ time. In the previous week, at the IPL Governing Council meeting, the Board of Control for Cricket […]
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New Delhi: The BCCI this year will earn little over Rs 1,000 crore from the Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) central sponsorships, Inside Sport reported. This will be record sponsorship revenue generated by BCCI till date in 15 seasons of IPL. The BCCI this year has signed a new title sponsor in the form of […]
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Mumbai: The BCCI is planning to start the Women’s IPL by 2023, Board President Sourav Ganguly said on Friday while four exhibition games make a return this season after a one-year gap. The BCCI, which has been criticised in the past for not starting the Women’s IPL, will need AGM’s approval to kickstart the league […]
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New Delhi: Pacer S Sreesanth on Wednesday announced his retirement from all formats of Indian domestic cricket. Taking to his Twitter, the pacer wrote, “It has been an honor to represent my family, my teammates and the people of India. Nd everyone who loves the game . With much sadness but without regret, I say […]
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New Delhi: Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will take on fellow finalists of the last season, Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of IPL 2022 on March 26 at the Wankhede stadium, the BCCI confirmed on Sunday while announcing the schedule for the 15th season of the cash-rich league. A total number of 70 […]
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Mohali: Senior India batter Virat Kohli said he had never thought that he would play 100 Test matches for India in a long journey of playing the longest format of the game. Kohli made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2011, making just 4 and 15. But the low-key debut paved the path […]
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Mohali: All set to become the 12th Indian to achieve the milestone of playing 100 Tests, star batter Virat Kohli says he “never thought” he would come this far and make this landmark appearance. Having scored only 4 and 15 in his debut Test against the West Indies in 2011, Kohli has come a long […]
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Dharamsala: India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the 3rd T20I against Sri Lanka after being struck on the helmet in the second T20I here, the BCCI confirmed on Sunday. Ishan was hit on the helmet by Lahiru Kumara in the fourth over of India’s chase on a sharp bouncer on Saturday.The impact […]
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New Delhi: The 2022 Indian Premier League will see a tweak in format as 10 teams will be divided into groups of five but the number of matches per side will remain 14. As per groupings released by BCCI on Friday, group A comprises Mumbai Indians, KKR, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Supergiants. The […]
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New Delhi: The BCCI on Tuesday announced a revised itinerary for the home series against Sri Lanka, beginning February 24, confirming that the Twenty20 series will be played before the two Tests. Originally, the two-Test series was planned before the T20s but the BCCI has made the change following a request from Sri Lanka Cricket. […]
