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BCCI signs up Saudi Tourism as IPL sponsor; replaces Unacademy

Sponsorship estimated at Rs 60 crore per season; Saudi Tourism may extend partnership to other BCCI tournaments

Opener Shubman Gill named ICC Men's Player of the Month for January

India's Shubman Gill, who hammered a magnificent double hundred against New Zealand last month, has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for January 2023.

WPL auction LIVE: Mandhana goes for Rs 3.4 cr to RCB; Harmanpreet to MI

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IND vs AUS: BCCI shifts third Test to be played in March to Indore

The third Test between India and Australia scheduled to be played from March 1-5 has been shifted from Dharamsala to Indore, owing to poor outfield conditions, BCCI said on Monday. That the match will be shifted was confirmed on Sunday itself after BCCI curator Taposh Chatterjee's report deemed the re-laid outfield as unfit for an international match. "The third Test of the Mastercard Australia tour of India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, originally scheduled to take place at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala from 1st to 5th March has now been moved to Holkar Stadium, Indore," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a statement. "Owing to harsh winter conditions in the region, the outfield lacks sufficient grass density and will need some time to develop fully," Shah further stated. The inclement weather added to the woes of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) as the local ground staff didn't get enough time to grow a good layer of grass on the patches of bald outfield.

WPL 2023 auction today: All you need to know about first such bidding ever

WPL Auction: A total of 409 cricketers, 246 from India and 163 from overseas, will go under the hammer at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai at 2:30 PM

1,525 enter fray for 90 slots in WPL auctions, BCCI cuts number to 409

Final list has 202 capped and 199 uncapped players, and eight from associate nations

Ind vs Aus third Test set to be shifted out of Dharamsala: BCCI sources

The third Test of the ongoing series between India and Australia scheduled to be played in Dharamsala from March 1 to 5 is all set to be shifted to another venue as the relaid outfield is not match ready, according to BCCI sources. It is understood that BCCI curator Taposh Chatterjee visited the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium to inspect the pitch and the outfield. He will submit his report to the top brass of the BCCI for a final call. Bengaluru and Visakhapatnam are among the venues where the third Test can be shifted to. "There are certain BCCI parameters that one needs to fit in in order to host the match. No competitive game has been played on this ground and also the outfield isn't ready," a senior BCCI source said. While 16 days are left for the match to begin, weather in Dharamsala can also play spoilsport as back-to-back international games there were washouts. The outfield has bald areas and forecast of rain in next few days could halt the work under

BCCI ropes in female auctioneer for Women's Premier League Player Auction

The report added that the BCCI has also informed the five teams that they have to bring in a minimum of 15 players in the squad while the minimum squad spend should be Rs 9 crore

Ravindra Jadeja takes four as India manages to restrict Australia to 174/8

Come-back man Ravindra Jadeja (4/45) struck four times as India reduced Australia to 174 for eight at tea on day one of the opening Test here on Thursday. The left-arm spinner, who returned from a knee injury, was the wrecker-in-chief during the second session as he broke the partnership between Steve Smith (37) and Marnus Labuschagne (49) before trapping Matt Renshaw and Todd Murphy. Alex Carrey scored a 33-ball 36 before veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (2/41), who was the other wicket-taker for India in the second session, ended his stay in the middle. Earlier, pacers Mohammed Shami (1/12) and Mohammed Siraj (1/13) dealt early blows to the visitors, removing openers Usman Khwaja (1) and David Warner (1) within the first three overs. Smith and Labuschagne stitched a 82-run partnership for the third wicket.

Australia too produces bouncy tracks; we want to solve problems: McDonald

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has played down the conversation about "doctored pitches" in India, and indicated he wants his team to be problem solvers who can adjust to changes in conditions from one venue to another. The Australian media has gone hammer and tongs over the manner in which the pitch for the opening Test in Nagpur has been prepared, saying it had been tailor-made to assist spinners and trouble the touring party's left-handed batters. However, McDonald, who took over the head coach's job from Justin Langer early last year, said ahead of the start of the match on Thursday that he is "excited by the challenge that confronts us", clearly echoing the sentiments of his captain Pat Cummins. "Our job is to solve the problems that the wicket presents and that's the great part about Test cricket, is the conditions change from country to country and from venue to venue within the country," McDonald told SEN's Whateley on Thursday. The coach added that all along the feeling i

Gender parity on the front foot

Women's cricket finally gets the attention it deserves

SKY continues to lead T20I ranking chart, Gill achieves career-best rank

India's Suryakumar Yadav remained static at the top spot, while compatriot Shubman Gill shot up to a career-best 30th position in the batting chart of the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings released on Wednesday. Surya continues to lead the batting list with 906 rating points. Gill achieved a career-best position after smashing a match-winning century against New Zealand in the third and final ODI in Ahmedabad recently. Gill's 126 not out off 63 balls that contributed to India's huge 168-run victory and helped the home team seal the series 2-1, lifted him an incredible 168 slots. The 23-year-old, who has now slammed centuries in all three formats of the game, is ranked sixth in ODIs and 62nd in Tests. Besides, Virat Kohli has dropped a rung to the 15 position among batters, while K L Rahul slid two places (27th) and skipper Rohit Sharma was further behind in the 29th spot. Young left-handed wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan has also dropped three places to 48th. No Indian bowler, ho

BCCI announces Rs 5 crore reward for victorious Women's U-19 T20 squad

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Sunday announced a whopping cash reward of Rs 5 crore for the entire India squad following its title winning performance at the inaugural Women's U-19 T20 World Cup. India recorded a dominating seven-wicket win over England in the final in South Africa. The Shafali Verma-led India U-19 squad managed to do what their seniors could not do by clearing the final hurdle in a global event. "Women's Cricket in India is on the upswing and the World Cup triumph has taken the stature of women's cricket several notches higher. I am delighted to announce INR 5 crore for the entire team and support staff as prize money. This is surely a path-breaking year," Shah tweeted after India's triumph. The secretary also invited the entire unit to Ahmedabad on Wednesday. "I invite @TheShafaliVerma and her victorious team to join us at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad and witness the third T20I on 1st February. This humongous achievement surely calls for a celebration," he

Women's IPL fetches Rs 4,669 crore in bidding; Adani, Indiawin top bidders

Adani Sportsline emerged as the highest bidder at Rs 1,289 crore for Ahmedabad team

Women's IPL teams auction: BCCI set for another Rs 4,000 crore windfall

Among the traditional IPL teams, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, KKR could seriously contemplate to add to the bouquet of their already existing men's teams across the globe

Broadcaster Viacom18 bags Women's IPL five-year media rights for Rs 951 cr

Attention shifts to auction for five teams in the Women's IPL on January 25; bids accepted till Jan 23

Advertising slowdown likely to weigh on IPL this year, say experts

Disney-Star and Viacom18 vying for a share of estimated Rs 4,000-crore IPL advertising pie; challenges significant, say agencies

Star India asks BCCI for Rs 130-crore discount in the existing deal

India's home season media rights holder Star India has asked the BCCI for a Rs 130 crore discount in the existing deal while jersey sponsor BYJU's, which is on its way out, wants the board to encash bank guarantee worth an estimated Rs 140 crore to honour the current agreement. The BCCI top brass deliberated on the two subjects for more than an hour in the emergent meeting of the Apex Council on Monday. It was a virtual meeting. In November, BYJU's had communicated to the BCCI that it wants to exit as the jersey sponsor of the Indian cricket team but the board asked the ed-tech company to continue until at least March 2023. However, in June, BYJU's had extended its jersey sponsorship agreement with the BCCI until November 2023 for an estimated USD 35 million. While an approximately Rs 140 crore will be paid to the BCCI through bank guarantee, the remaining, around Rs 160 crore, will be paid via installments. "Only BYJU's and Star India issues were discussed in the meeting but that

Killer Jeans maker now jersey sponsor of Indian cricket team; MPL out

The cricket body, according to persons in the know, has asked Byju's to continue as the Team India jersey sponsor until March 31, 2023, after which it may announce a replacement

Samson ruled out on advice of medical team, Jitesh is his replacement: BCCI

The BCCI on Thursday said it has called up Vidarbha wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma after Sanju Samson was ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series against Sri Lanka on the advice of the board's medical team. Samson hurt his left knee while attempting to field a ball near the boundary ropes during the first T20I at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. "He was taken for scans and a specialist opinion this afternoon in Mumbai by the BCCI medical team and has been advised rest and rehabilitation," the apex cricket body said in a statement. "The all-India senior selection committee has named Jitesh Sharma as replacement for Sanju Samson." Sharma was picked on the basis of his impressive performances for Punjab Kings in the IPL. India play the second T20I against Sri Lanka in Pune on Thursday. The hosts lead the three-match series 1-0 following their narrow two-run win in the opener. India's updated squad for Sri Lanka T20Is: Hardik Pandya (Captain), Ishan Kishan (wk), R