Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has backed the BCCI's decision to make domestic cricket compulsory for all players but has also urged for a balanced approach to ensure that there is no burnout. The affable swashbuckler, who called time on his career last year, is here as one of the four event ambassadors of the ongoing Champions Trophy. India defeated Pakistan by six wickets on Sunday to put one foot in the semifinals. Dhawan attended the match and even paid a visit to the Indian dressing room after the triumph. While speaking to the media on the sidelines of the game, he was asked whether the BCCI has done the right thing by making it mandatory for players to show up in Ranji Trophy games whenever possible. "It's a very good decision. My only thing is that players should not be overloaded, that's all. But people will monitor that," he said. "It's a good thing that current players should play domestic as well -- like how Virat played (for Delhi a few weeks back) and the stadium
Virat Kohli provides unmatched stability to the Indian team, according to former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur and BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla, who felt the superstar batter displayed exceptional composure under pressure during his century against Pakistan. Kohli's majestic unbeaten century was the backbone of India's six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. "Virat Kohli has shown how to handle the pressure and how to play for the country. Through his outstanding innings, Virat has won many hearts and the match for the country," former BCCI President Thakur told PTI. "If you look at Virat's innings, he never went outright for the century. For him, the priority was India's win. He was rotating the strike, not going for his own runs only. "He wanted to play till the last and win the match for India.That is a big thing about Kohli. For big players like him individual innings is not very important, it's country's victory that matters," he added. After India's ..
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the Indian team will comply with ICC regulations, effectively shutting down rumours that they would opt for an alternative design.
The BCCI has outlined several key points in the SOPs, with the primary focus on maintaining discipline and enhancing the team's unity during international tours.
India and England cricket teams took the field for the third and final ODI here on Wednesday wearing green armbands to support the BCCI's initiative of "Donate Organs, Save Lives" campaign. The BCCI informed this in a statement shortly after the commencement of the match here at the Narendra Modi Stadium. "Both teams are wearing green arm bands to support BCCI's initiative 'Donate Organs, Save Lives'. The initiative is spearheaded by ICC Chairman Mr Jay Shah," the BCCI release stated. . The initiative was announced by ICC chairman and former BCCI secretary Shah on Monday. Shah wrote on X, "On the occasion of the 3rd ODI between India and England in Ahmedabad on February 12th, we are proud to launch an awareness initiative Donate Organs, Save Lives." "Sport has the power to inspire, unite, and create lasting impact beyond the field. Through this initiative, we urge everyone to take a step towards giving the greatest gift of all the gift of life. "One pledge, one decision, can sa
Bumrah has been missing from on-field action since January. His last appearance was in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in Sydney.
On Monday, the NCLT also asked all parties to file their replies concerning allegations that former resolution professional Pankaj Srivastava had failed to discharge his duties properly
Bumrah was expected to join the Indian squad for the third ODI against England, but his absence has now raised questions about his participation in the Champions Trophy
The apex court had then asked BCCI to transfer the money in an escrow account, sending the case back to NCLT
The BCCI has convened a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai on March 1 to appoint a new joint secretary after the position was left vacant following the elevation of Devjit Saikia to the post of the board's secretary. Assam Cricket Association's (ACA) Saikia had succeeded Jay Shah in the secretary's position last month, after the latter took over as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on December 1. The BCCI sent out the SGM notice to the state associations with a single-item agenda. "Notice is hereby given for a Special General Meeting (hereinafter referred to as SGM) of the BCCI which will be held at 12:00PM IST on March 1, 2025, at BCCI headquarters at Mumbai, to transact the business of Election and Induction of the Joint Secretary of BCCI," the apex board said in a statement. The names of former Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Avishek Dalmiya (East Zone), Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) chief Rohan Jaitley (North Zone) and ...
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar, whose batting records and impact on international cricket have stood the test of time, was on Saturday conferred with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, while current India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was honoured with the Polly Umrigar Award for Best Men's International Cricketer of 2023-24. The 51-year-old Tendulkar, who played 664 international games for India, holds the record for the highest number of Test and ODI runs in the history of the game. Always value your game and take care of your game. I realised on that final day (2013) that I will never walk onto the field as a current India cricketer. Similarly, once you retire then you will realise where you were a few years ago," Tendulkar said during the BCCI's annual awards function. So enjoy your game as you have a lot of cricket left in you as current India cricketers and stay away from distractions. Bumrah, who was selected as the ICC Test and overall Cricketer of the Year for .
The legendary Sachin Tendulkar, whose batting records and impact on international cricket have stood the test of time, was on Saturday conferred with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, while current India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was honoured with the Polly Umrigar Award for Best Men's International Cricketer of 2023-24. The 51-year-old Tendulkar, who played 664 international games for India, holds the record for the highest number of Test and ODI runs in the history of the game. "Deeply honoured to receive the Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. My cricketing journey, which spanned 24 years was never mine alone. It belonged to every coach's guidance, every teammate's trust, every fan's unwavering support and my family's belief, love and sacrifices," Tendulkar tweeted. "This award is a reminder to keep giving back to the sport and the people that gave me everything. To the @BCCI and every cricket lover: thank you for letting me bat for India with an open .
The 2024 BCCI awards were held in Hyderabad on Tuesday, with Sachin Tendulkar receiving the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award
Having played 664 international matches for India, he holds the record for the most runs in both Test and ODI cricket.
The Indian cricket team will adhere to dress code set by the International Cricket Council (ICC) during the upcoming Champions Trophy, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told PTI on Wednesday, rejecting speculation that the Board had objected to host Pakistan's name on the official jersey for the side. The Champions Trophy will be held from February 19 and India will play its share of matches in Dubai after citing security concerns as the reason for refusing to travel to Pakistan. "BCCI will follow every uniform-related ICC rule during Champions Trophy," Saikia told PTI. "Whatever the other teams will do regarding the logo and dress code, we are going to follow in true letter and spirit," he added. However, Saikia said that whether national captain Rohit Sharma participates in the ICC's pre-tournament engagements, including a press conference and official photo shoot, in Lahore is still being discussed. "Whether Rohit Sharma travels to Pakistan for ICC media engagements is something th
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently introduced a clause restricting families of players to a maximum of two weeks on tours exceeding 45 days
Raina expressed confidence that India and New Zealand would make it to the final four of the Champions Trophy, with Afghanistan also having a strong chance due to their spin prowess
As per reports, Bumrah suffered a stress-related injury during India's recently concluded tour of Australia
While the BCCI defends the guidelines as part of improving team cohesion and discipline, the debate continues as the team seeks to balance professionalism with personal freedom
Earlier media reports suggested that either Jasprit Bumrah or Hardik Pandya were being considered for India's vice-captaincy position