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

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...

Mithun Manhas set to take charge as next BCCI president

September 21, 2025 3:23 PM

Mithun Manhas set to take charge as next BCCI president

Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas is set to take charge as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), with his name emerging as the only nomination for the top post after the deadline for filing closed on Sunday, according to ESPNcricinfo. The position has been vacant since Roger Binny stepped down in August, with vice-president Rajeev Shukla holding the role in an interim capacity. Alongside Manhas, another former cricketer is likely to join the board’s leadershi...

BCCI announces Apollo Tyres as new lead sponsor of Team India

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...