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'Match should go on': SC rejects plea to cancel India-Pak Asia Cup clash

The Supreme Court refused to urgently hear a plea seeking cancellation of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match on September 14, saying the game will go ahead as scheduled

BCCI adds ₹14K crore in five years, reserves touch ₹20K crore: Report

The BCCI has strengthened its coffers by Rs 14,627 crore over the past five years, including Rs 4,193 crore in the last financial year alone, taking its cash and bank balance to Rs 20,686 crore, according to a report. The rise, recorded after disbursing all dues to state units, has seen the general fund almost double from Rs 3,906 crore in 2019 to Rs 7,988 crore in 2024 as per the figures shared with state associations, says a report in 'Cricbuzz'. According to the report, the statement of accounts, submitted at the 2024 AGM, reads, "Honorary Secretary apprised the members that since 2019, the cash and bank balance of BCCI has increased from Rs 6,059 crore which was before disbursing any amount to the state cricket associations to Rs 20,686 crore which is after disbursing all amounts owed to the state cricket associations. "Therefore, since 2019, BCCI has added Rs 14,627 crore in the last five years. This is an increase of Rs 4,193 crore since the last financial year. Further, since

BCCI hikes Indian cricket team jersey sponsorship rates after Dream11 exit

Sponsoring the Indian cricket team is set to get costlier with the BCCI raising the amount to Rs 3.5 crore per match for a bilateral series and Rs 1.5 crore for a game in a multilateral event. According to a report in Cricbuzz, these figures will apply in competitions sanctioned and organised by the ICC and Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Citing industry sources, the report added that these figures are slightly higher than the current rates of Rs 3.17 crore for bilateral games and Rs 1.12 crore for multilateral matches. The development comes in the wake of Dream11's exit as jersey sponsor, which was triggered by the government's Online Gaming Act, 2025. Following the government's recent Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, the BCCI promptly cancelled the contract of the Indian team's lead sponsor, Dream11. With this revision, which will come into effect only after the end of the upcoming Asia Cup, the BCCI could potentially earn over 400 crore rupees, though the final

BCCI seeks new lead sponsor for Team India, bids open till Sept 16

BCCI has invited bids for Team India's lead sponsor rights after Dream11's exit, with bids open till September 16 and restrictions on certain business categories

BCCI invites bids for India's lead sponsor; no jersey sponsor at Asia Cup

BCCI opens bids for Team India's lead sponsor after Dream11's exit. Applications close on September 16 under strict eligibility and compliance rules.

Toyota Kirloskar may pad up after Dream11's Team India innings ends

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has expressed interest in sponsoring Team India after Dream11's exit, but BCCI has yet to decide, with a new sponsor expected before the ICC Women's World Cup

RCB teams up with BCCI and KSCA to strengthen crowd control measures

Giving a detailed plan for 'RCB Cares', Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday said that the foundation will work closely with IPL and the Karnataka State Cricket Association to design better crowd management protocols after 11 people were crushed to death in a stampede during the team's trophy celebrations earlier this year. Having already announced Rs 25 lakh compensation for the families of those who lost their lives during the IPL celebrations, RCB Cares stated that it has been formed to "support, empower and elevate our 12th Man Army through meaningful action." The foundation has proposed a six-point formula to achieve the goal but it can only be put to effect once it gets requisite clearance from the government authorities. The agenda includes: "Providing Provide Support That Goes Beyond Financial Aid. Secondly, it wants to "work closely with stadium authorities, sporting bodies, and league partners to design better crowd management protocols." The franchise is also promising

BCCI targets ₹452 crore from Sponsorship after Dream11 exit amid gaming ban

BCCI seeks ₹452 crore from front-of-jersey sponsorship rights for 2025-28 after Dream11 ended its contract due to the government's ban on real money gaming

BCCI on Dream11 exit: Will ensure not to indulge with such firms in future

BCCI and Dream11 are discontinuing their relationship after the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, was passed, says BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

Explained: How Dream 11's sports business affected by Online Gaming bill?

Alongside Dream11, My11Circle contributes significantly, paying Rs 125 crore annually to remain an official fantasy partner of the Indian Premier League.

Dream11 steps back as Team India's lead sponsor after new gaming bill

Dream11 withdraws as Team India's primary sponsor after the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, leaving BCCI in search of a new sponsor ahead of the Asia Cup

Real Money Game ban: Will India play Asia Cup 2025 without jersey sponsor?

The new legislation on online gaming has disrupted cricket's biggest sponsorship contract

BCCI invites entries for 2 men's selectors and 4 women's selection posts

The BCCI on Friday invited applications to fill two vacancies in the five-member senior men's national selection committee, as well as four positions in the women's panel. The eligibility criteria remained unchanged from previous years. Applicants must have played either a minimum of seven Test matches or 30 first-class games. Alternatively, candidates with experience in at least 10 One Day Internationals (ODIs) or 20 first-class matches will also be considered. "The contracts of selectors are renewed annually. We have not yet identified which selectors will be replaced, but that process will be undertaken soon," a BCCI official told PTI. The current men's selection committee, which recently picked the squads for next month's Asia Cup, is currently headed by former India pacer Ajit Agarkar and comprises SS Das, Subroto Banerjee, Ajay Ratra, and S Sharath. The Board also invited applications to fill the position of a member on the men's junior cricket selection committee, responsib

Indian cricketers can't skip domestic games: BCCI's 'non-negotiable' order

Cricket board sends letter after South Zone excludes some leading names from Duleep Trophy

BCCI urged by sports ministry to conduct elections under new act norms

The Sports Ministry would like the much-awaited BCCI elections in September to be conducted as per the National Sports Governance Act but the cricketing body can hold them under the Supreme Court-approved Lodha Committee recommendations if the new legislation's rules are not notified by that time, a sports ministry source said on Thursday. The ministry is aiming for the bill's full-fledged implementation in the next six months but intends to have the detailed guidelines and regulations for its execution notified much earlier. "Ideally the elections should be held as per the act but in case the rules are not notified in time, they may go ahead as per Lodha Committee recommendations," the source said. "Once the rules are notified, all NSFs, including the BCCI, will have to hold elections as per its norms," the source said. While the Lodha Committee recommendations caps the age of an office-bearer at 70, the new act allows those between in the bracket of 70-75 to contest elections if

Jinxed? Dream11 joins list of BCCI team sponsors to face legal troubles

With Dream11 now facing legal trouble, they are part of an unwanted list of BCCI team sponsors to find themselves in some sort of operational trouble

Ajit Agarkar to remain India's chief selector till 2026, confirms BCCI

Ajit Agarkar is the first chief selector in the history of Indian cricket to be handed a contract extension by the BCCI

What is the Bronco Test proposed by BCCI to improve players' fitness level?

The need for the Bronco Test arose after India recently concluded the 2025 Anderson Tendulkar Trophy, where Indian players struggled with injuries, especially the pace bowlers

Short run to single ball rule: BCCI announces key domestic rule changes

According to the new clause, if a deliberate short run is identified, the captain of the fielding team will choose which of the two batters remains on strike for the following delivery.

BCCI introduces 'Serious Injury Replacement' rule post Pant injury

Under this rule, if a player suffers a serious injury during play, within the official playing area and due to an external blow resulting in fracture, deep cut, or dislocation, he may be replaced.