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March 27, 2026 10:56 AM

IPL 2026: Dates, format, fixtures and team details

The Indian Premier League is a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament organised by the Indian board (BCCI). First held in 2008, it quickly became the most lucrative cricket tournament in the world. Here is what you need to know about the 19th edition of the competition which starts next month: WHEN IS THE IPL HAPPENING? - The 19th edition of the IPL runs from March 28 to May 31. WHAT IS THE FORMAT OF THE IPL? - The 10 participating teams play in a double round-robin format in which th...

March 27, 2026 11:14 AM

BCCI snubs traditional venues for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India will host Australia in a marquee five-match series early next year but several of the country's traditional test venues have not been selected to stage one of cricket's fiercest rivalries in this format of the game. Nagpur will host the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from January 21, followed by tests in Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad, the Indian cricket board said on Thursday. Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru were not allotted matches despite being established test cent...

March 10, 2026 2:36 PM

BCCI announces massive Rs 131 crore cash reward for T20 World Cup-winning Team India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared a cash reward of Rs 131 crore for the Indian team after their victorious run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The Men in Blue, who defended their T20 World Cup title at home to become the first team to do so, received Rs 125 crore in 2024 following their victory in the tournament. The BCCI's cash reward has increased by six crore rupees from 2024, when Rohit Sharma led the side to their first title since the inaugural edition. ...

March 9, 2026 10:15 AM

Gambhir credits Dravid, Laxman, Agarkar for shaping T20 World Cup-winning team

India head coach Gautam Gambhir credited former head coach Rahul Dravid, National Cricket Academy (now BCCI Centre of Excellence) head VVS Laxman and chief selector Ajit Agarkar for India’s triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, saying their contributions played a crucial role in shaping the title-winning team. Speaking after India’s victory, Gambhir said the trophy should first be dedicated to Dravid, whom he succeeded as head coach. “First of all, I think I should dedicate this trop...

March 4, 2026 4:55 PM

Cricket fraternity paints social media in Holi hues as India gear up for T20 World Cup semis

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia, head coach Gautam Gambhir and others extended their wishes for Holi to those celebrating and hoped the festival of colours would bring joy and happiness to everyone’s lives. “May the colours of Holi fill your life with joy, happiness and prosperity! Wishing a fun-filled celebration,” Saikia wrote on X. India head coach Gautam Gambhir shared, “Wishing everyone a very happy & colourful Holi!” Cricket Australia ...

February 9, 2026 10:43 AM

India-Pakistan T20 World Cup fixture rests with ICC, says BCCI vice-president

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said on Sunday that the issue surrounding the India–Pakistan group-stage clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 rests solely with the International Cricket Council. Speaking on the sidelines of a dinner hosted by India head coach Gautam Gambhir at his residence in New Delhi, Shukla said, “We have left everything to the ICC. We will follow whatever decision the ICC takes.” His remarks came days after Pakistan announced it would not play its scheduled...

February 7, 2026 11:28 AM

India U-19 World Cup Win: BCCI Awards ₹7.5 Crore Cash Prize

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of ₹7.5 crore for the Indian Under-19 cricket team following their title-winning performance at the 2026 Under-19 World Cup. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said the decision reflects the board’s pride in the team’s unbeaten run and emphatic victory over England in the final. Speaking to ANI, Saikia said the entire country and the cricketing fraternity were proud of the young side’s achievement and their consiste...

December 23, 2025 12:25 PM

BCCI hikes match fee for women’s domestic matches

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a hike in match fees for women’s domestic matches during an online meeting of its Apex Council. Under the new proposed structure, the daily match fee for senior women’s tournaments (50-over and multi-day) will be increased to Rs 50,000 for playing XI members and Rs 25,000 for reserves. For senior women’s T20 matches, the revised rates will be Rs 25,000 for the playing XI and Rs 12,500 for reserves. In a similar vein, do...

December 20, 2025 1:09 PM

BCCI to announce Team India squad for T20 World Cup 2026 today

India will name their squads for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and next month’s home white-ball series against New Zealand today, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said. With less than two months to go before the T20 World Cup, the Ajit Agarkar-led senior selection committee will meet at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai to finalise the squad for the global tournament. The selectors will also announce the team for the home series against New Zealand, which comprises three on...

December 19, 2025 11:57 AM

India to name squads for T20 World Cup 2026 and New Zealand series on Saturday: BCCI

India will name their squads for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and next month’s white-ball series against New Zealand on Saturday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said. With less than two months to go before the T20 World Cup, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will meet at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai to finalise the squad for the global tournament. The selectors will also announce the team for the home series against New Zaland, which includes three one-day in...