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BCCI loses ₹538 cr case as Bombay HC upholds Kochi Tuskers arbitration

The Bombay High Court upheld ₹538 crore in arbitral awards to Kochi Tuskers, ruling BCCI's termination of the IPL franchise was a repudiatory breach of contract

BCCI to reform process of age determination test for junior cricket

The cut-off for Under-16 boys is 16.4 years, while for Under-15 girls, it stands at 14.9

BCCI reduces domestic travel and daily allowance for support staff

To maintain financial discipline, the BCCI has also introduced tiered eligibility based on the extent of an employee's travel

BCCI forms 3-member panel to draft safety norms after Bengaluru stampede

The BCCI Apex Council on Saturday formed a three-member committee headed by its secretary Devajit Saikia to formulate guidelines aimed at preventing incidents like the recent Bengaluru stampede during the victory celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Apart from Saikia, the Board's vice-president Rajeev Shukla and treasurer Prabhtej Singh Bhatia are the other members of the committee which will formulate the guidelines within 15 days. In light of the incident that occurred during the victory celebrations in Bengaluru, the Apex Council has decided to constitute a committee to formulate comprehensive guidelines aimed at preventing such occurrences in the future, the BCCI said in a media statement. On June 4, 11 fans died and 56 others injured due to the stampede as nearly 2.5 lakh people thronged the city centre near M Chinnaswamy stadium to take part in a fan engagement programme organised by RCB. The Karnataka High Court had also formed a single judge (retired) commission to

BCCI announces major rule changes for domestic cricket tournaments

Ranji Trophy to begin on 15 October; new promotion-relegation rules, tweaked SMAT format among major reforms

BCCI, RCB 'invited whole world': Karnataka govt to HC on Bengaluru stampede

Karnataka government told the high court that RCB and BCCI invited massive crowds via social media without seeking permission, leading to the stampede that killed 11

BCCI confirms venue changes for India's upcoming home cricket season

As per the revised schedule, the West Indies Men's Tour of India will proceed with its opening Test match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 2, as originally planned.

BCCI reacts to RCB victory parade stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium

The atmosphere in Bengaluru turned grim shortly after the city had erupted in celebration, with thousands of RCB supporters gathering outside the stadium to mark the franchise's first IPL title.

Rajeev Shukla to take over as BCCI president in interim role; here's why

Roger Binny, a key member of India's iconic 1983 World Cup-winning team, will turn 70 on July 19, which disqualifies him from holding the president's office according to BCCI rules.

BCCI extends cut-off time for IPL 2025 matches to avoid called off ties

This change comes in response to concerns over unpredictable weather due to the early onset of the monsoon, coupled with the revised IPL 2025 schedule.

BCCI secretary denies reports of India pulling out of Asia Cup 2025

The Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup is scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka next month, while India is set to host the Men's Asia Cup in September.

BCCI bends rules to allow teams to sign temporary replacements for IPL 2025

IPL Chief Operating Officer Hemang Amin explained that the player replacement policy was being reassessed due to a series of withdrawals linked to national commitments, personal reasons, and injuries

Will Rohit and Kohli be retained in A+ pay grade after Test retirement?

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated, "Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Grade A contract will continue despite their retirement from the T20Is and Tests."

BCCI's meeting on IPL 2025 resumption today; here's what to expect

One of the possible outcomes of the Sunday meeting could be the BCCI deciding to bring things back in the manner they were earlier planned after the end of the week-long suspension

BCCI to discuss options for resuming IPL on Sunday: Rajeev Shukla

BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Saturday said the Board officials and IPL Governing Council will discuss on Sunday the best possible schedule to complete the suspended T20 League following the announcement of an immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The Board was forced to suspend the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday, with 16 matches remaining, as the India-Pakistan border conflict threatened to grow into a full-blown war following the Pahalgam terror attack and India's subsequent Operation Sindoor. "The war has stopped. In the new situation BCCI office bearers, officials and IPL Governing Council, will discuss the matter tomorrow (Sunday) and take a call. We will see which can be the best schedule to complete the tournament," Shukla told PTI Videos. It was being speculated that the League could be moved to Southern Indian cities Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad but Shukla said such an option was perhaps relevant in the scenario of a continued military ...

When will IPL 2025 resume after Indo-Pak ceasefire? What is BCCI's Plan B?

While the BCCI now has the opportunity to resume IPL 2025 in the coming days, it has been hit by a major roadblock as many overseas players, commentators, and coaches have already left India

Buttler, Archer among English players who left India after IPL put on hold

ECB have extended helping hands towards BCCI and has offered to host the remaining 16 matches of IPL 2025, including the four playoff matches

IPL pause leaves advertisers in limbo as brands reassess campaign plans

Following BCCI's decision to suspend IPL for a week, advertising agencies and brands pause campaigns and await clarity on scheduling from broadcasters and organisers

IPL insurance claims not triggered unless tournament is cancelled: Experts

With IPL suspended for a week amid India-Pakistan tensions, experts say insurance claims will not apply unless the tournament is officially cancelled or war cover is triggered

BCCI eyes hosting rights for 2027 World Test Championship final in India

The BCCI is contemplating to host the World Test Championship (WTC) final of the 2025-2027 cycle in India, and a proposal in this regard will be formalised at a later date. England has hosted both the WTC title clashes till now in 2021 and 2023 at Hampshire and at the Oval respectively. The PTI has learned that discussions in this regard was held during the ICC's chief executives committee in Zimbabwe last month, where the BCCI was represented by IPL chairman Arun Dhumal. Jay Shah, the former BCCI secretary, is the current ICC Chairman after taking over from Greg Barclay in December 2024. "If India reaches the next WTC final, then it will be a great spectacle for the fans. Even otherwise (if India does not feature in the final), a match involving two other top teams will have a lot of takers," a source close to the development indicated. Moreover, India playing host to the marquee ICC Test event's final during Shah's tenure will be a feather on his career. The deteriorated bilate