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IS Bindra, ex-BCCI president who shaped cricket's marketing era, dies at 84

Former BCCI president Inderjit Singh Bindra, who played a major role in ushering in a new era of cricket marketing, passed away here on Sunday. He was 84. He is survived by a son and daughter. Bindra served as the board president from 1993 to 1996, and was also the president of the Punjab Cricket Association from 1978 to 2014. In 2015, the PCA stadium was renamed as IS Bindra Stadium as a tribute to his inspiring work as an administrator. Jay Shah, chairman of the International Cricket Council, wrote on his 'X' account: "Deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. I S Bindra, former BCCI president and a stalwart of Indian cricket administration. May his legacy inspire future generations. Om Shanti." As Shah mentioned, Bindra was indeed a stalwart of Indian cricket administration, having started the association with the game as an official in 1975. He was best remembered for his role in organising the 1987 World Cup - then known as the Reliance Cup - in India and it was the first t

SC dismisses plea to restrain Prasar Bharati calling BCCI team 'Team India'

Terming its "frivolous", the Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking to restrain public broadcaster Prasar Bharati, which operates Doordarshan and All India Radio, from referring to the BCCI's cricket team as "Team India". A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi upheld the Delhi High Court's October 8 order, which junked the PIL filed by advocate Reepak Kansal. "You just start sitting at home and draft petitions. What is the problem in all of this? Don't burden the court. The fact that exemplary cost was not saddled with has encouraged him to move this court," the bench observed. The plea argued that calling the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) "Team India" or the "Indian national cricket team" misleads the public and violates laws governing the use of national symbols. It claimed that, being a private entity, the BCCI should not be referred to as "Team India", "especially when there is no sanctio

Bangladesh's firm stance to ICC's response: T20 WC venue dispute continues

In the coming weeks, the BCB will likely await further correspondence from the ICC, but for now, the situation remains unresolved as the tournament draws closer.

PCB offers to host Bangladesh's 2026 T20 WC matches in Pakistan: Report

Notably, BCB is demanding their matches to be shifted from India to Sri Lanka, who are the co-hosts of the tournament

BCB's security concern in question as Saikat takes field for IND vs NZ ODIs

Saikat served as the TV umpire during the first ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday

Baroda Cricket felicitates Rohit-Kohli in a unique fashion during 1st ODI

As part of the ceremonial act, both players were asked to step inside the cupboard and were then theatrically revealed when their names were announced

'Not our...': Here's what BCCI said on Bangladesh's demands for T20 WC 2026

The controversy between the BCCI and the BCB surfaced after the Indian board asked IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026

IPL 2026: KKR confirms release of Mustafizur Rahman after BCCI diktat

Mustafizur Rahman was brought by KKR during the IPL 2026 auction for a mammoth ₹9.20 crore price tag

New BCCI Diktat on Bangladesh Players? Will India tour BAN in September?

Earlier, the series was postponed with the reports citing a busy schedule for the Indian team as one of the reasons for the postponement.

Here's why Shubman Gill has been left out of India's T20 World Cup squad

Gill, in his last 18 T20I innings, was only able to amass 377 runs at an average of 20.94, with his best score being 47 vs Pakistan during the Asia Cup 2025

India T20 World Cup Squad Announcement HIGHLIGHTS: Shubman Gill dropped; Ishan, Rinku back in squad

Shubman Gill, who was India's vice captain in the Asia Cup and the South Africa series, dropped due to poor run with the bat

Will Ishan make a comeback? BCCI to announce IND's T20 WC squad on Saturday

Shubman Gill's recent T20I record has become one of the central talking points ahead of the squad announcement

JioStar to continue as ICC's media rights partner till 2027 in India

Industry experts noted that JioStar is under financial burden and is looking to cut its losses from all aspects

T20 World Cup tickets are live! Here's how you can book your tickets

Phase I ticket pricing for the 2026 T20 World Cup begins at Rs 100 in India, while Sri Lankan venues also follow suit with a baseline of LKR 1,000

IPL brand value down 20% this year amid India-Pakistan tensions

RCB, which lifted its first IPL trophy in 2025, became the second most valuable IPL brand at $105 million

BCCI clears Shubman Gill for India's T20I series opener vs South Africa

Gill was earlier named in India's squad for the South Africa T20I series, but his inclusion remained subject to fitness clearance.

Supreme Court turns down Byju's plea to halt insolvency proceedings

BCCI had initiated insolvency proceedings against the edtech platform over pending dues of Rs 158 crore

Coach Gambhir points to past successes but leaves coaching fate to BCCI

Gambhir said in indirect terms that he would not single out any player, noting that collapses such as slipping from 95/1 to 122/7 were unacceptable at the highest level

Asian Paints signs 3-year BCCI partnership as Team India's colour partner

Asian Paints has entered a three-year partnership with the BCCI as Team India's official colour partner, covering 110 matches and offering on-ground activations, digital fan engagement

How BCCI's pay parity move paved the way for India's Women's World Cup win

Harmanpreet Kaur's team lifted India's maiden Women's World Cup, completing a journey from underfunded beginnings to equal pay and global success shaped by BCCI reforms and the WPL