NEW DELHI — Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah, who has served as the BCCI Honorary Secretary since October 2019 and Chair of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, will assume this prestigious role on December 1, 2024. Shah was the sole […]
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Shikhar Dhawan announces his retirement from international and domestic cricket
NEW DELHI — India’s seasoned opener, Shikhar Dhawan, on Saturday, announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. The 38-year-old brought the curtains down on his illustrious career by taking to Instagram and sharing an emotional message to announce his decision. He thanked everyone who supported him in his remarkable career, which saw him earn […]
IPL teams divided over mega auction impact player rule; BCCI to take final call
MUMBAI — The IPL team owners were divided in their opinions on issues ranging from the mega auction to the impact substitute player rule when they met with the BCCI officials here on Wednesday. With the mega auction slated to be held ahead of the 18th edition of the T20 league next year, the BCCI […]
Former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad dies at 71
NEW DELHI — Former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad, who has served the game in different capacities after his retirement as a player, died on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 71. Gaekwad played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India. Gaekwad, who was also a former India coach and national selector, was […]
PCB leaves it up to ICC to convince India to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has left it up to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to convince the BCCI to send its team to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in the first quarter of next year. According to a PCB source, while the budget for the Champions Trophy […]
My relationship with Virat Kohli is not for TRP, declares Gambhir
MUMBAI — India’s newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday declared that his much talked about relationship with batting mainstay Virat Kohli “is between the two of us and not for TRPs”. Gambhir and Kohli had not been the best of friends, something which was evident from the multiple confrontations between the two in the […]
Pakistan to invite India for T20I bilateral series on neutral venue
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is likely to invite India to a T20I bilateral series at a neutral venue in 2025. However, the board (PCB) seems adamant on not allowing matches of the Champions Trophy to be shifted outside Pakistan. PCB sources also stated that Naqvi will invite India for a […]
Champions Trophy: PCB wants BCCI to give written proof of Indian government’s denial of permission to play in Pakistan
NEW DELHI — According to a Pakistan Cricket Board source, in the event that the team declines to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy the following year, citing a travel ban due to security concerns, the PCB will require the BCCI to submit documented evidence of the Indian government’s denial of permission. The host […]
Gautam Gambhir appointed head coach of India men’s team
NEW DELHI — Gautam Gambhir has been appointed the head coach of the senior India Men’s team, BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced on Tuesday (July 9). The 42-year-old’s first assignment will be the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, which features 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is and kicks off on July 27. Gambhir takes over from […]
BCCI gifts special ‘NAMO’ India jersey to PM Modi
NEW DELHI — BCCI president Roger Binny and secretary Jay Shah gifted a special ‘NAMO’ India jersey to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after meeting him at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg on Thursday. PM Modi hosted the Rohit Sharma-led T20 World Cup-winning team at his residence upon their arrival from Barbados. The members of the Indian […]