BCCI

March 24, 2025 3:09 PM

Titas Sadhu, Shreyanka Patil, Amanjot Kaur among new entrants in BCCI’s women’s central contract list for 2024-25

Promising pacer Titas Sadhu, all-rounders Shreyanka Patil, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, and wicketkeeper-batter Uma Chetry have been awarded their maiden BCCI central contracts for the 2024-25 season, all placed in the Grade C category. Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, and all-rounder Deepti Sharma retained their Grade A contracts, with the highest annual retainer of Rs. 50 lakh. Notable omissions from Grade C include Meghna Singh, Devika Vaidya, S ...

March 21, 2025 10:51 AM

BCCI introduces major rule changes for IPL 2025: Saliva ban lifted, captains get over-rate relief

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced major rule revisions for IPL 2025, scheduled to commence on March 22. Among the key changes are the lifting of the saliva ban, the continuation of the Impact Player rule, and a modification to over-rate penalties, ensuring captains will no longer face suspensions. Saliva ban lifted after four years One of the most notable changes is the lifting of the saliva ban, which was originally implemented in May 2020 as a temporary C...

March 20, 2025 11:58 PM

IPL 2025: Saliva ban revoked after captains’ meeting in Mumbai

Bowlers will once again be allowed to use saliva on the ball in IPL 2025, following a key decision made at a captains' meeting held at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday. Several franchise captains supported the move, prompting IPL authorities to lift the ban. The saliva ban was initially introduced in May 2020 as a temporary health measure during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) making it permanent in September 2022. Since then, bowlers have only bee...

March 4, 2025 2:25 PM

BCCI mourns passing of Mumbai spinner Padmakar Shivalkar

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Ranji Trophy star and a stalwart of Mumbai cricket Padmakar Shivalkar, who passed away due to age-related issues on Monday. Shivalkar’s name is etched in the annals of the Ranji Trophy, where he enjoyed an illustrious career spanning over two decades. In 124 first-class matches, he claimed an astonishing 589 wickets at a remarkable average of 19.69. "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCC...

January 27, 2025 5:32 PM

Smriti Mandhana named ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for stellar 2024 performances

India's star batter Smriti Mandhana has been crowned the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year for her outstanding performances in 2024. The elegant left-handed opener dominated the 50-over format, amassing runs with remarkable consistency and flair, solidifying her reputation as one of the best in the game. According to the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC), one of the factors that set the experienced India star apart during the year was how she managed to produce her...

November 28, 2024 12:09 PM

Champions Trophy: PCB promises to do ‘what’s best for Pakistan cricket’

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi reiterated the board’s firm stance on hosting the Champions Trophy on Wednesday, emphasizing that they would do whatever it takes to ensure the best outcome for Pakistan cricket. "Our stance is very clear," Naqvi said during a press conference held at the Gaddafi Stadium. "I promise we'll do what is best for Pakistan cricket. I'm constantly in touch with the ICC chairman, and my team is in constant communication with them. We're still clear i...

November 12, 2024 5:00 PM

PCB writes to ICC after India refuses to travel for Champions Trophy 2025, rejects hybrid model

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written to the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking clarification regarding India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year, Geo News reported on Tuesday. Due to tense political ties between the two nations, India has not traveled to Pakistan since 2008, when they played the Asia Cup there. India has firmly maintained its stance of not traveling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy, citing "security concerns." Earlier...

May 14, 2024 10:40 PM

India to Host South Africa Women’s Team for All-Format Tour

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the upcoming South Africa's all-format women's tour of India. A BCCI release said that as part of South Africa Women's IDFC First Bank all-format tour, India will host South Africa for three ODIs, one Test and three T20Is. The series will kick off with a three-match ODI series, which will be followed by a one-off Test and will conclude with a three-match T20I series. Before the ODI series, the visiting side...