First match of IPL to be held in Mumbai
Mumbai, Apr 7 (IBNS): The Bombay High Court on Thursday ruled that the first match of the catch-rich Indian Premier League will be held in Mumbai as per schedule.
HC suggests BCCI to shift IPL matches out of drought-hit Maharashtra
Mumbai, Apr 6 (IBNS) Amid drought situation in Maharashtra, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday on questioned the BCCI and cricket associations in Maharashtra and Mumbai over the issue of use of water for maintaining cricket pitches in the state for the cash-rich Indian Premier League that will start this month.
Using Kohli as a death bowler could have been avoided, says Sourav Ganguly
Kolkata, Apr 2 (IBNS): Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said that using Virat Kohli as a death bowler could have been avoided against West Indies in the semi-final match of the ICC World T20 while attending a panel discussion organised by DTDC in association with the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Kolkata.
Cricketers, Big B felicitated ahead of India-Pak clash
Kolkata, Mar 19 (IBNS) Former players from India and Pakistan and Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan were felicitated at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata before the high-voltage game between the two neighbouring nations on Saturday.
Asia Cup: MS Dhoni suffers muscle spasm, Parthiv Patel named as back-up wicket-keeper
Dhaka, Feb 22 (IBNS): India's limited overs skipper MS Dhoni suffered a muscle spasm in the back during a training session in Dhaka on Monday, the BCCI said.
Asad Rauf banned for five years by BCCI
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IBNS) The Disciplinary Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) which met Friday here banned Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf after he was found guilty of corruption by the Indian cricket board.
Decision on the fate of Hiken Shah postponed
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IBNS): The BCCI on Tuesday postponed the decision on the fates of tainted cricketer Hiken Shah till Jan 18.
Duleep Trophy matches can be played with pink ball next season
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IBNS) The Tour and Program Fixtures Committee of the BCCI met on Tuesday in Mumbai and decided to recommend to the Technical Committee to consider the Duleep Trophy matches to be played as Day and Night games with pink ball.
ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 schedule announced
Dubai, Dec 11 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the groups and schedule of the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016, which will be staged across eight venues in India from March 8 to April 3.
India Under-19 Team selected for the Tri-Series in Sri Lanka.
Kolkata/Mumbai, Nov 30 (IBNS) The Junior Selection Committee of the BCCI met in Kolkata on Sunday, to select the India Under-19 team for the Tri-Series to be played between India, England & Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka from Dec 2-21.
BCCI welcomes FreeCharge on board as an official partner of the VIVO IPL
Mumbai, Nov 10 (IBNS) The BCCI on Tuesday, announced FreeCharge, a digital payments platform, as the on-ground Official Partner of VIVO Indian Premier League for a period of two years.
I am delighted to have Ashwin in the squad: Kohli
Mohali, Nov 4 (IBNS): Ahead of the Test series against South Africa, Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said he was happy to have spinner R Ashwin in his side.
Star Sports and BCCI launch #MyDebutMatch
Mumbai, Oct 27 (IBNS): Cricket frenzy has grabbed the nation as everyone is looking forward to support Team India as they take field against the mighty Proteas.
vivo bags IPL's title sponsorship for the next two years
Mumbai, Oct 21 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced its association with vivo, the premium global smartphone manufacturer, for title sponsorship of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Virender Sehwag quits international cricket
Mumbai, Oct 20 (IBNS) Ending an era in Indian cricket, opener Virender Sehwag, who was known for playing flashy strokes and slamming the ball hard, on Tuesday announced his retirement from international cricket and the Indian Premier League.