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BCCI expecting to breach $1 bn mark from selling home media rights

The Indian cricket board is expecting to breach the USD 1 billion (INR 8200 crore approx) mark in its cumulative earnings from selling the separate TV and digital rights for India's 88 home games during the five-year period till March 2028. The highlight of this new cycle will be 21 home games against Australia (five Tests, 6 ODIs and 10 T20Is) along with 18 games against England (10 Tests, 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is) out of the 25 Tests, 27 ODIs and 36 T20Is. During the last five-year phase (2018-23), the BCCI had earned USD 944 million (INR 6138 crore approx in 2018 exchange rate) from Star India with a price per international game being Rs 60 crore (digital plus TV). Unlike last time, the BCCI will invite separate bids for TV and digital rights after a whopping INR 48,390 crore earning during the IPL media rights auction where Reliance won the digital bid and Star won the TV rights. The bidding process will once again be conducted through e-auction just like it happened with the IPL med

BCCI issues media rights tender for domestic, international matches

In 2018, Disney Star retained the BCCI media rights by paying Rs 6,138 crore for the five-year cycle (2018-23)

BCCI invites applications for India Women's bowling and fielding coaches

The BCCI on Wednesday invited applications for the post of India women's bowling and fielding coach even as the appointment of a head coach is yet to be finalised. The Indian women's team has been without a full-time head coach as Nooshin Al Khadeer had carried out the responsibility as an interim coach during their last assignment an away series against Bangladesh last month. According to a release from the BCCI, the role of both bowling and fielding coaches will be for a period of two years and those selected will be reporting to the head coach. It was reported by PTI early last month that domestic batting stalwart Amol Muzmdar has been recommended by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) as their pick for the head coach's role. Among the requirements for the job of both bowling and fielding coaches is to have represented India or any other country at international level. The Indian women's team will be next seen in action during the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China to be held fro

BCCI invites tenders for title sponsor rights for matches in India

From September to March, Mastercard was the main title sponsor for all international cricket matches played in India

IND vs PAK in World Cup: Pakistan agree to play on October 14 vs India

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has agreed with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on the proposed change of dates for two of its matches

Kapil lashes out at BCCI, says IPL affecting team output internationally

Kapil Dev criticises the team management for making tough schedules for the team. The former captain also doesn't like the way BCCI is handling injuries ahead of World Cup 2023

Gill breaks the long-standing record of Babar Azam against WI in 2nd ODI

Shubman Gill breaks the long-standing record of Pakistan skipper Babar Azam. With his 34-run inning in the second ODI, Gill become the highest run scorer after 26 innings, he has scored 1352 runs

Size matters! Why Suryakumar wore Samson's jersey in IND vs WI 1st ODI?

Suryakumar Yadav was sported in a jersey which had Sanju Samson's name printed on the back. But why did that happen?

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