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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...

November 3, 2025 4:25 PM

BCCI announces ₹51 crore cash reward for India’s World Cup-winning team

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia has announced a cash prize of ₹51 crore for the ICC Women’s World Cup-winning Indian team. India beat South Africa by 52 runs in the final at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, ending decades of near misses after losses in the 2005 and 2017 finals. Speaking to ANI, Saikia said, “In 1983, Kapil Dev brought about a new era and encouragement in cricket by making India win the World Cup. The same excitement and encouragement...

October 9, 2025 5:00 PM

Our goal is to maintain intensity irrespective of opposition, says India’s newly appointed ODI captain Shubman Gill

India’s all-format batter Shubman Gill said on Thursday he wants to succeed across all formats and win ICC titles as he prepares for a packed international schedule. After the ongoing Test series against the West Indies, Gill will continue playing in all formats – as captain in Tests and ODIs, and vice-captain in T20Is. From October 15, when India departs for the white-ball tour of Australia, until December 19, when the all-format series against South Africa concludes, Gill will face a con...

September 29, 2025 10:25 AM

Trophy row overshadows India’s Asia Cup triumph as Suryakumar reveals shock snub

India’s victory in the Asia Cup final over Pakistan on Sunday was marred by unprecedented controversy after captain Suryakumar Yadav revealed that his team never received the tournament trophy. The bizarre sequence of events left players and fans stunned, with the post-match presentation delayed for over an hour and ending without the customary celebrations. Addressing the media after the win, Suryakumar said he had never witnessed such a situation in his cricketing career. “For a champion ...

September 16, 2025 6:11 PM

BCCI announces Apollo Tyres as new lead sponsor of Team India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a landmark partnership with Apollo Tyres, a global leader in the tyre industry, as the new lead sponsor of Team India. The agreement spans two and a half years, concluding in March 2028. Under the deal, the Apollo Tyres logo will appear on the jerseys of the Indian men’s and women’s national cricket teams across all formats. The sponsorship succeeds the previous arrangement held by Dream11. This marks Apollo Tyres’ fir...

August 25, 2025 1:38 PM

BCCI looking for new title sponsor after ending association with Dream11: BCCI secretary

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed on Monday that the board’s association with fantasy sports company Dream11 has ended, and discussions are underway to find a new lead sponsor. Dream11 had signed a three-year deal worth ₹358 crore in July 2023 to replace edtech company Byju’s as the lead sponsor of the Indian cricket team. The company has also had a strong presence in the Indian Premier League (IPL), both through franchise tie-ups and as title...

August 22, 2025 4:18 PM

BCCI invites applications for senior men’s, women’s and junior men’s selection committees

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited applications for multiple positions in its senior men’s, women’s, and junior men’s selection committees. According to the BCCI, applications have been sought for two national selector positions in the senior men’s committee, responsible for selecting Team India (Senior Men) across formats — Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and any other formats determined by the BCCI. “The application deadline is set for 5:00 PM IST on September 10. A...