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Harmanpreet Kaur controversy: Binny, Laxman to speak to India captain - Jay

With ICC handing a 2-match ban to India captain Kaur, India will be without the services of their skipper in the first two matches of the Asian Games 2023.

India vs Pakistan World Cup 2023 match likely to be rescheduled; here's why

The India vs Pakistan World Cup match date might be changed as security agencies have alerted BCCI to change the date

Virat Kohli joins the list of 'Elite Top 5', surpasses South Africa legend

Virat Kohli has joined the list of Elite Top 5 in international cricket, surpassing South Africa's Jacques Kallis. He has scored 25,548 runs in 559 innings at an average of 53.67 with 75 centuries

BCCI to get $230 million share from ICC, PCB fumes at being offered just 5%

The BCCI will earn USD 230 million with its 38.5 percent of share in ICC's total revenue in the 2024-27 cycle. PCB has expressed displeasure at being offered just 5.75 percent of the overall sum

World Cup fever: Airfares to Ahmedabad up 350% for India-Pakistan fixture

While the opening and final match days haven't generated significant traction, there is immense excitement surrounding the India-Pakistan match

India to play two Tests on multi-format tour of South Africa in December

The Indian cricket team's tour will mark the start of the preparation for the T20I World Cup 2024 as it has got three T20Is and as many ODIs along with two Tests

BCCI backs ICC strategic fund boost, gets 72% increase in revenue share

The Indian Cricket Board has advocated for a substantial allocation of funds from ICC's revenue to the world body's strategic fund for the growth of the sport. After getting approval of a lion's share of about USD 230 million from the annual revenue from 2024-27, BCCI, in ICC's annual board meeting recently, has advocated the need for an impetus to the strategic fund that will will be utilised for safeguarding Test cricket and also towards growth of the women's game. The MCC World Cricket Committee believes that a substantial and ring fenced ICC strategic fund can be allocated on a requirement basis to full member and associate nations who, amongst other key initiatives, fully commit to their women's pathway and national team. "In addition to our share in the revenue distribution, we have also advocated for a substantial portion of funds to be allocated to the ICC's strategic fund," BCCI secretary Jay Shah wrote in a letter to the state associations, on Friday. "This fund will be .

India Vs West Indies: India in driving seat after Day 1 of 1st Test

India is in the driving seat after Day 1 of 1st test against West Indies restricting the hosts at 150. Rohit-Jaiswal stood firmly as team India scored 80 runs without losing any wickets

Deodhar Trophy: Rana to lead North Zone; Abhishek, Prabhsimran in squad

Left-handed batter Nitish Rana from Delhi will lead North Zone in the Deodhar Trophy to be held in Puducherry from July 24. Rana, who had led Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2023, will be eager to make an impression here and return to the national reckoning. The 29-year-old Rana has played one ODI and two T20Is for India in 2021 during the tour to Sri Lanka. Rana had a good outing in the IPL for KKR as well, amassing 413 runs from 14 matches at a strike rate of 140.95 with 3 fifties. In fact, he was the second highest run-getter for the Knight Riders behind Rinku Singh (474 runs) in this IPL. Promising batter Abhishek Sharma, wicketkeeper batter Prabhsimran Singh and Harshit Rana too have been added to the 15-member squad. However, the trio is also part of the India squad for the Emerging Teams Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka between July 13 and 23. In the event of India reaching the final in that tournament, they will join the North Zone squad at a later date. "If

PCB's Ashraf to push for Pak's WC matches at neutral venues in ICC meeting

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) acting chairman Zaka Ashraf will push for the country's ODI World Cup matches at neutral venues at the ICC meetings in Durban this week, the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Sports), Ahsan Mazari, has said. "Zaka Ashraf will bring up the issue of why can't Pakistan's matches in the World Cup be played at neutral venues when the Indian team can't travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup," he said. India has refused to play its Asia Cup matches in Pakistan owing to geopolitical tensions, and after months of speculation around the continental tournament, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced that the event will be staged in a hybrid model with four games in Pakistan and nine in Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 17. However, the PCB recently conveyed to the ICC and the BCCI that the national team's participation in the World Cup is subject to government clearance due to the tense relations between the two countries. Ashraf and the PCB chief ..

ICC Meet: BCCI's revenue share and bilateral ODIs key agenda in Durban

The BCCI's share of USD 230 million from the ICC's annual revenue will get approval from the global body during its annual board meeting in Durban where it will also discuss ODIs' future and capping on participation in T20 leagues. The members are also expected to get an update on preparations with regards to the ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States next year. Revenue Model ========= One of the topics on agenda is the revenue distribution model and while India's neighbours Pakistan had some issues with the country getting the lion's share of 38.5 percent (USD 230 million annually) from ICC's annual revenue of USD 600 million for the period between 2024-2027, it is understood that it will get the board's approval without any fuss. The all-powerful Financial & Commercial Affairs (F&CA) committee will give an approval and the rest will be a formality at the Board of Directors meeting. "Look, if one tries to go by percentages, the revenue distribution might look .

Upgradation of cricket stadiums to take place ahead of WC 2023: BCCI

"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) held its 19th Apex Council meeting on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Mumbai," said a press release from the governing body of the sport in the country

India drops Rinku Singh from T20 squad announced against West Indies

India's squad against West Indies was announced by the Men's Selection Committee on Wednesday. Rinku Singh misses his maiden call, and Rohit, Virat dropped

BCCI appoints Nooshin Al Khadeer as interim coach for women's team: Report

Al Khadeer, who was the bowling coach of Gujarat Ginats during WPL 2023, will accompany the Indian team for the Bangladesh tour

BCCI names Ajit Agarkar as chief selector of Indian men's cricket team

Ajit Agarkar, who played 191 ODIs and 26 Tests for Team India, has replaced Chetan Sharma as the chief of the senior men's selection committee. He was appointed by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC)

Harmanpreet Kaur to lead as BCCI announces ODI, T20I squad for Bangladesh

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced the Indian Women's ODI and T20I squad for their upcoming tour of Bangladesh

Ajit Agarkar likely to become BCCI chief selector; board to hike salary

The position has been vacant since former chief selector Chetan Sharma resigned in February

Jay Shah ensured Gujarat gets priority for cricket world cup matches: TMC

Trinamool Congress spokesperson Saket Gokhale has alleged that BCCI secretary Jay Shah, the son of Home Minister Amit Shah, has ensured that Gujarat gets priority over other states in choice of venues for the cricket World Cup scheduled to begin from October 5. As the International Cricket Council (ICC) and host BCCI announced the World Cup schedule on Tuesday, some Opposition leaders hinted at political interference in scheduling, raising questions over Ahmedabad getting big-ticket matches while many states miss out. "IPL 2023 opening match: Narendra Modi stadium; IPL 2023 Final: Narendra Modi stadium. Cricket World Cup 2023 opening match: Narendra Modi Stadium. Cricket World Cup 2023 Final: Narendra Modi stadium "Jay Shah -- BCCI Secretary and son of Amit Shah -- ensures Gujarat gets priority always over other states," TMC spokesperson Saket Gokhale said in a tweet on Wednesday. The chosen venues include Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Dharamsala, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru,

ICC World Cup 2023 schedule announced, here's how to buy tickets online

ICC announced the schedule for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which starts on October 5 and will conclude on November 19. Check how to purchase tickets online

Land acquisition for cricket stadium in Varanasi completed: UP govt

Land acquisition has been completed for the proposed international cricket stadium in Varanasi that is expected to be ready by the end of 2024, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement here on Monday. The stadium in the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a seating capacity of 30,000 and will be built at a cost of nearly Rs 350 crore. The land acquisition process got expedited in September 2022. The UP Cabinet had approved Rs 120 crore for the purchase of land from 31 farmers, the statement said. The stadium will be operated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Under a long-term lease agreement, the BCCI will assume responsibility for the stadium's operation and management. The Board will also contribute a fixed annual amount to the government in exchange for the lease. "Approximately Rs 350 crore will be spent in the construction of this stadium, which is being built on a wide campus of about 31 acres," the statement said.