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

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...

Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy stadium risks losing Women’s World Cup matches over police clearance delay

August 13, 2025 9:48 AM

Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy stadium risks losing Women’s World Cup matches over police clearance delay

Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium may lose its Women’s World Cup matches after the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) missed the August 10 deadline to secure police clearance, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said, according to ESPNcricinfo. If Bengaluru is ruled out, the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is being considered as a possible replacement, though it is scheduled to host the Kerala Cricket League from August 21 to September 7. The Kerala Cricket As...

Sourav Ganguly turns 53, BCCI extends greetings to ex-cricketer

July 8, 2025 1:12 PM

Sourav Ganguly turns 53, BCCI extends greetings to ex-cricketer

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly turned 53 on Tuesday, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) marked the occasion by extending warm birthday wishes to its former president. Ganguly made his international debut in an ODI against the West Indies during the 1992 Benson & Hedges World Series and went on to serve Indian cricket for 16 years. The elegant left-handed batter is widely regarded as one of India’s greatest cricketers, particularly in the One-Day International (ODI)...

Bumrah told BCCI he did not want test captaincy due to workload concerns

June 18, 2025 2:34 PM

Bumrah told BCCI he did not want test captaincy due to workload concerns

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said he told India's cricket board (BCCI) that he did not want to be considered for the test captaincy as his workload has to be carefully managed due to his back problems. The BCCI picked top-order batter Shubman Gill as captain following Rohit Sharma's decision to quit the test format last month, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar saying they could not risk burdening Bumrah with a leadership role. Gill will lead the side in a five-test series against England starting...

IPL 2025: Action resumes on May 17 with RCB vs KKR clash in Bengaluru; Matches across six venues, final on June 3

May 13, 2025 10:39 AM

IPL 2025: Action resumes on May 17 with RCB vs KKR clash in Bengaluru; Matches across six venues, final on June 3

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the remainder of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season will resume on May 17, following extensive consultations with the government, security agencies, and other key stakeholders. Matches will be held across six venues, culminating in the final on June 3. The season will restart at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The leag...

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

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 ...

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

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...

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

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...

BCCI mourns passing of Mumbai spinner Padmakar Shivalkar

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...

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

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...