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  BCCI to unveil new National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru; Jay Shah shares facility pictures

  Cricket | August 04, 2024 1:49 IST

  "The new NCA will feature three world-class playing grounds, 45 practice pitches, indoor cricket pitches, Olympic-size swimming pool and state-of-the-art training, recovery and sports science facilities," BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said.

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  Govt asks BCCI, SAI to take measures to prevent surrogate tobacco ads by sportspersons

  India | August 01, 2024 23:49 IST

  Various surveys have found that the age of initiation for tobacco consumption in India is as low as seven years, Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Atul Goel, said in a letter to BCCI and SAI.

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  Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passes away at 71 after long battle with cancer

  Cricket | August 01, 2024 1:54 IST

  "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Aunshuman Gaekwad. Heartbreaking for the entire cricket fraternity. May his soul rest in peace," the BCCI general secretary Jay Shah confirmed Anshuman Gaekwad's demise.

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  India to host men's Asia Cup in 2025, Bangladesh in 2027

  Cricket | July 29, 2024 22:21 IST

  Preceding the respective global events, the T20 World Cup in 2026 and the ODI World Cup in 2027, the 2025 Asia Cup will take place in the T20 format and the 2027 edition will happen in the 50-over format. India won the last ODI Asia Cup in 2023 and Sri Lanka won the T20 one in 2022.

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  BCCI and IPL owners set to meet on July 31, decision likely on retentions and RTM for IPL 2025

  Cricket | July 25, 2024 18:47 IST

  Mega auction is set to take place ahead of next year's Indian Premier League (IPL) and the BCCI is in touch with franchise owners for the same. There are different opinions on the number of retentions and usage of RTM card and a final decision is expected in next meeting.

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  Byju's faces insolvency proceedings as it fails to pay Rs 158.9 crore sponsorship fee to BCCI

  Business | July 16, 2024 21:02 IST

  Byju's and BCCI entered into a sponsorship agreement in 2019 through which the Edtech company got exclusive rights to display its trademark on the kit of the Indian cricket team, however, it failed to pay the sponsorship after June 2022.

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  Former India batting coach backs Rinku Singh to play Tests for India

  Cricket | July 16, 2024 11:44 IST

  Rinku Singh has so far played for India only in white-ball cricket featuring in 20 T20Is and two ODIs. He has excelled in the shortest format as a finisher striking at 176.27 and averaging 83.2 in 15 innings while remaining not out 10 times.

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  'BCCI should give in writing that government has declined team's travel to Pakistan': PCB

  Cricket | July 15, 2024 16:44 IST

  A Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source recently stated that the Indian team will not travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) now wants the BCCI to give written proof of the government's denial on the same matter.

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  Jay Shah instructs BCCI to release Rs 1 crore to aid Anshuman Gaekwad in battle with cancer

  Cricket | July 14, 2024 14:40 IST

  India's 1983 World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev had urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to step in and provide financial aid to his former Team India teammate Anshuman Gaekwad.

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  'Excellent meeting with champions': PM Modi reacts after meeting T20 World Cup winning Indian team

  Cricket | July 04, 2024 15:15 IST

  Team India landed in Delhi to heroes welcome as they were greeted by thousands of fans at the airport. The T20 World Cup winning team also met the Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in the national capital where the latter also received India's jersey with NaMo written on its back.

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  Special open bus ready for team India's victory parade in Mumbai | WATCH video

  Cricket | July 04, 2024 12:16 IST

  Team India players, BCCI officials reached New Delhi today morning after a 16-hour long flight from Barbados. The team will leave for Mumbai where the victory parade is scheduled in an open bus after meeting PM Narendra Modi at his residence.

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  Team India's victory parade live: When and where to watch T20 World Cup heroes' home return live?

  Cricket | July 03, 2024 22:12 IST

  After ending India's 11-year wait for the ICC trophy with a triumph in the T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian cricket team will arrive in New Delhi to meet PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday and then will have a victory parade for fans in Mumbai.

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  BCCI unveils victory parade in Mumbai on July 4 to celebrate team India's T20 World Cup 2024 success

  Cricket | July 03, 2024 20:21 IST

  Indian cricket team will arrive in New Delhi in the early morning of July 4 and will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for breakfast. The Men in Blue will then have a victory parade in Mumbai on July 4th from 5:00 pm onwards to celebrate the T20 World Cup 2024 glory with fans.

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  India vs Pakistan in Lahore as PCB submits ICC Champions Trophy 2025 draft; BCCI yet to give consent

  Cricket | July 03, 2024 20:18 IST

  "The PCB has submitted the draft of the 15-match ICC Champions Trophy. Seven games in Lahore, three in Karachi and five in Rawalpindi. The opening match will be held in Karachi with two semifinals in Karachi and Rawalpindi, final in Lahore," the ICC Board member said.

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  Special Air India flight lands in Barbados, India's World Cup squad to reach New Delhi on July 4

  Cricket | July 03, 2024 12:06 IST

  Team India players and the media contingent was stuck in Barbados due to the landfall of Hurricane Beryl soon after the T20 World Cup final. Even the airport in Barbados was shut for a couple of days with players confined to their hotel rooms. But now, the team is set to depart in a few hours.

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  IPL franchises request 5-7 retentions ahead of mega auctions, BCCI to announce diktat soon: Report

  Cricket | July 02, 2024 20:38 IST

  The IPL 2025 will take place after the mega-auctions. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has initiated the process of finalising the retention policy ahead of the auctions. Several franchises have asked to raise the number of retentions allowed ahead of auctions.

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  BCCI makes three changes to India squad for first two T20Is vs Zimbabwe, KKR player gets maiden call

  Cricket | July 02, 2024 14:43 IST

  Team India's World Cup winning squad is stuck in Barbados with the landfall of Hurricane Beryl and will only reach India on July 3 in evening. The first two matches of the Zimbabwe series are scheduled to take place on July 6 and 7.

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  'Announcement will be made shortly': BCCI Secretary gives major update on India's new head coach

  Cricket | July 01, 2024 13:58 IST

  Rahul Dravid's tenure as India head coach ended with the conclusion of T20 World Cup 2024 that the team historically won after 17 years. BCCI had advertised for the new head coach more than a month ago and Sri Lanka series is set to be his first assignment at the role.

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  BCCI announces prize money of Rs 125 crores for team India for winning ICC T20 World Cup 2024 trophy

  Cricket | June 30, 2024 20:23 IST

  "I am pleased to announce prize money of INR 125 Crores for Team India for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team has showcased exceptional talent, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament," BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said.

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  South Africa to host India for four-match T20I series in November, confirms Cricket South Africa

  Cricket | June 21, 2024 14:14 IST

  India and South Africa are currently involved in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. Both teams have won a game each in the Super Eight stage and are looking favourites to make it to the semifinals.