Mamata govt upgrades Sourav Ganguly's security cover to Z category

Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government has upgraded former Indian cricket captain and ex-BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly's security cover to Z category, media reports said.

Remove SRK, make Sourav Ganguly Bengal brand ambassador: Suvendu to Mamata

Kolkata/IBNS: After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow cricket great Sourav Ganguly to contest the ICC elections, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari countered her by demanding the appointment of the outgoing BCCI president as the state's brand ambassador.

Mamata requests PM Modi to allow Sourav Ganguly to contest ICC elections

Kolkata/IBNS: In her first comment on Sourav Ganguly's unceremonious exit from the Indian cricket board BCCI, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow the former skipper to contest the ICC elections.

Sourav Ganguly's reported BCCI exit sparks TMC-BJP war of words

Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket great Sourav Ganguly's stint as the cricket board (BCCI) president is set to end as he will be replaced by ex-allrounder Roger Binny if reports are to be believed.

J&K Cricket Association holds COVID-19 vaccination drive for players

Srinagar/IBNS: J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) on Saturday organised an open COVID-19 vaccination drive for  players at Sheri Kashmir Cricket Stadium, Sonwar.

Omar Abdullah takes a dig at BCCI/IPL for retaining Chinese sponsors after people damage TV sets

Srinagar/UNI: Taking a dig at BCCI/IPL for retaining Chinese sponsors, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that he felt bad for those who threw their Chinese made Television sets off their balconies only to see this happen.

BCCI partners with AIR to provide live radio commentary

New Delhi, Sept 10 (IBNS): In an initiative to enhance the coverage of Indian Cricket and take it to the nook and corner of the country, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a two-year radio rights arrangement with All India Radio (AIR).

BCCI Senior Selection Committee shortlists candidates for various coaching positions

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee met at the BCCI HQ in Mumbai to conduct the interview process to select the support staff of Team India (Senior Men). 

Al Jazeera exposes Indian match-fixing syndicate, ICC-BCCI combine assures serious investigation

Dubai/Mumbai, May 27 (IBNS)  The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday said it is taking “extremely seriously” the allegations of match-fixing and existence of a betting syndicate in India as captured in a documentary aired by Qatar-based news organisation Al Jazeera.

Mamata Banerjee congratulates Jhulan Goswami

Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday congratulated Indian women team's pacer Jhulan Goswami for becoming the highest wicket-taker in ODIs.

SC-appointed panel sacks BCCI media manager and others

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (COA) on Monday sacked some staff members of the Board For Control of Cricket in India, including its media manager Nishant Jeet Arora, reports said.

Too much interference from Lodha will kill cricket: Digvijaya Singh

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IBNS): Expressing concern over cricket's future in India, Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh said that too much interference from the Lodha panel will prove harmful for the game.

SC gives its decision on the Lodha panel recommendations for BCCI

New Delhi, Jul 18 (IBNS): The Indian Supreme Court has given its decision on cricket reforms on Monday and has said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) mus follow the recommendations of the Lodha Panel, according to media reports.