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BCCI waives Rs 78.90 crore from 2018-2023 media rights deal with Star

The BCCI has decided to "waive off" one match from its media rights agreement (MRA) with Star India, amounting to Rs 78.90 crore. The MRA for the 2018-2023 cycle which ended on March 31 had an "indicative schedule" of 102 games at a value of Rs 6138.1 crore but the BCCI ended up organising 103 matches in the five-year cycle. "It has been resolved to waive off (one) match from the scope of Star India Private Limited under the BCCI-Star Media Rights Agreement dated 5th April 2018 for BCCI International and Domestic Matches. The total number of matches during the rights period has now been reduced from 103 to 102," read a BCCI note. However, sources close to Star India say as per the MRA signed in 2018, the board was expected to organise 102 matches, so the scenario of waiving off one match fee should not arise. "The MRA had 102 games and Star will pay for those matches. I don't see an issue here," a source told PTI on Monday. Star had bid different amounts per game for different yea

BCCI announces increase in prize money for domestic tournaments

The BCCI on Sunday announced an increase in prize money for the domestic tournaments with the Ranji Trophy winners set to receive a whopping cash reward of Rs 5 crore this year. According to the new pay structure, Ranji Trophy winners, who currently get a cheque of Rs 2 crore, will be receiving Rs 5 crore, while the runners-up and losing semifinalists will get Rs 3 crores and Rs 1 crore respectively. "I'm pleased to announce an increase in prize money for all @BCCI Domestic Tournaments," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a tweet. "We will continue our efforts to invest in Domestic Cricket which is the backbone of Indian Cricket. Ranji winners to get ?5 crores (from 2 cr), Sr Women winners Rs 50 lacs (from 6 lacs)." The cash prize for Irani Cup too has been doubled with the winners getting 50 lakh instead of Rs 25 lakh, and while the team finishing runners-up currently don't receive any cash reward, they will get 25 lakh from now on. In Duleep Trophy, the champions will get Rs 1 cro

Mulling possibility of holding next WPL in Diwali window, says Jay Shah

The Women's Premier League (WPL) will be played in the home-away format from the next edition onwards with a bigger window, most likely during Diwali, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Friday. The inaugural edition of the tournament was held here from March 4-26 across two venues in Mumbai. "We are mulling the possibility of scheduling the WPL, in the home and away format, in the Diwali window; not two seasons in a year but just a different time window," Shah said during an interaction with mediapersons. "Women's cricket now has a dedicated audience base and this number will only keep growing as we expect an encouraging turnout at the next WPL." Seeking feedback on Asia Cup venue from participating nations ======================================= While Shah had earlier made it clear that India will not travel to Pakistan to play the Asia Cup, he also said that feedback from other nations have been sought on a possible replacement venue. "We are awaiting feedback from other natio

WPL to be held in February with bigger window, home and away format: Report

The Women's Premier League will be played in the home-away format from the next edition onwards with a bigger window, most likely in February, a source in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed on Friday. The inaugural edition of the tournament was held here from March 4-26 across two venues in Mumbai. Earlier this month, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal had told PTI that WPL will remain a five-team tournament for the next three seasons and it will be staged in the home and away format as that was "important for building a fan base". The BCCI source however said it would be tough to take the league to tier-2 cities such as Indore, which doesn't have a WPL franchise named after it. The source added that the ongoing discussions also include postponing the WPL to later in the year, around Diwali, but nothing has been finalised. Indo-Pak World Cup venue and Asia Cup still being discussed ====================================== The BCCI will wait for the directives from the

Domestic cricket season 2023-24 to begin with Duleep Trophy from June 28

The season will see a total of 1846 matches being played between the last week of June 2023 and March 2024, a BCCI media release said

IPL 2023 Points Table: Orange cap and purple cap holders - Full update here

Indian Premier League 2023 witnessed some amazing games last night that changed the positions on the IPL points table. Check out the full update here

Indian women's cricket team support staff to be offered long-term contracts

The BCCI will do away with the practice of appointing support staff of the Indian women's cricket team on an ad-hoc basis and instead offer them long-term contacts. As per the BCCI constitution, the head coach is supposed to be picked by the Cricket Advisory Committee while the selectors pick the support staff. However, the rule regarding the women's team support staff -- batting, fielding and bowling coach -- has not been followed strictly in the past with the BCCI appointing coaches from the National Cricket Academy on a temporary basis. "All the coaches will be given long-term contracts and it will not a temporary arrangement like we have seen in the past. This will give the team much needed stability," a BCCI source told PTI. The decision was taken at the virtual Apex Council meeting on Sunday. Since the sacking of Ramesh Powar in December, the women's cricket team is without a head coach and even played the T20 World Cup in February without the head of the coaching staff. Th

IPL 2023: Senior guys need to step up their game, says MI skipper Rohit

After a crushing seven wicket loss against Chennai Super Kings in an IPL 2023 match, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma said that the senior guys

BCCI Council meet: Appointment of women's team head coach on agenda

The BCCI will set the ball rolling for the sale of the media rights for bilateral cricket at home and commence the process to appoint the head coach of Indian women's cricket team at its Apex Council meeting on Sunday. After the Rs 48,390 windfall from the IPL media rights, the BCCI will have high expectations for the home season rights for 2023-2027 cycle. With the entry of Viacom in Indian cricket's ecosystem, it will be a three-way battle between them, Star and Sony. The BCCI reaped huge benefits from selling the broadcast and digital rights separately for the IPL and it is expected to follow that for the international games at home. Star had paid Rs 6,138.1 crore for the previous cycle that ended on March 31. Appointment of women's team support staff =========================== The Indian women's cricket team played the recent T20 World Cup in South Africa without a head coach. Batting coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar had taken charge of the team following the sacking of head coach .

BCCI mourns the passing away of former India opener Sudhir Naik at 78

A Mumbai stalwart who donned different hats and carried out various responsibilities, Naik, famously led a depleted Mumbai to Ranji Trophy triumph in 1971

IPL Points Table 2023: CSK jumps to 6th spot, defeats LSG by 12 runs

CSK registered their first win of the season against LSG by 12 runs last night and jumped to the 6th spot in the IPL points table 2023. Check the full list of IPL points table

IPL 2023: BCCI adds leading nutrition company Herbalife as official partner

Herbalife is already associated with leading cricket players like Virat Kohli, Smriti Mandhana, Badminton World Championship medalist Lakshya Sen and Table Tennis star Manika Batra

BCCI annual contracts: Jadeja promoted to A+ category; joins Rohit, Kohli

On the other hand, Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav have moved up to Grade B from C

IPL 2023: What new rules has BCCI introduced for the upcoming season?

IPL 2023: The latest edition of the IPL will begin with defending champions Gujarat Giants taking on four-time winners Chennai Super Kings on March 31

Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women: Playing 11, timing and more

Mumbai Indians Women and Delhi Capitals will face each other for the second time in WPL 2023 on Monday at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai

India vs Australia ODI series begins today: Check full details here

India vs Australia 1st ODI begins today at Wankhade Stadium, Mumbai. Rohit Sharma is to miss the 1st ODI, and Hardik Pandya will lead the team

UPW Women vs RCB Women: Playing 11, live streaming, timing, and more

Royal Challengers Bangalore will face UP Warriorz today in the 13th WPL 2023 match at 7:30 pm IST at DY Patil Sports Academy

BCCI appeals to ICC over 'poor' rating for Indore Test pitch: Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has filed a formal appeal with International Cricket Council (ICC) over the 'poor' rating given to the pitch of the Indore Test by match referee

Will Pak travel to India for ICC World Cup? Here's what Najam Sethi said

The situation is expected to become clearer in the meetings of the International Cricket Council and the Asian Cricket Council in the United Arab Emirates scheduled for March 20

MI Women vs GG Women: Live streaming, playing 11, timing, and more

Mumbai Indians will face Gujarat Giants for the second time in WPL 2023 at 7.30 pm today at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.