The BCCI is all set to get richer by at least Rs 4000 crore with some of the top business houses set to bid aggressively for the five Women’s IPL (WIPL) teams that would be auctioned on Wednesday. According to market experts, the teams are expected to shell out in the “range of 500 to … Read more
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi intends to have a chat with Jay Shah regarding his country’s Asia Cup hosting rights if the BCCI secretary decides to attend the opening ceremony of the International League T20 on Thursday. “Najam will be using this opportunity to work on relations with the ACC members and ensure that … Read more
The BCCI on Saturday (January 7) announced the All-India Senior Selection Committee, retaining Chetan Sharma for the post of chairman of selectors. He has been re-appointed exactly two months after his entire panel was disbanded by the BCCI for the Indian team’s semi-final exit in the T20 World Cup. The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) consisting … Read more
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who miraculously escaped a horrific car accident last week, has successfully undergone a knee surgery at a Mumbai hospital, according to the BCCI sources. “Rishabh Pant has successfully undergone a knee ligament surgery on Friday. He will be under observation. Further course of action and rehabilitation will be advised by Dr … Read more
Ajay Ratra, Amay Khurasiya and S Sharath are among the former players interviewed for a spot in India’s senior men’s selection panel, as per ESPNCricinfo. The BCCI-appointed Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) interviewed the aforementioned players, along with Chetan Sharma and Harvinder Singh. The shortlisted candidates made presentations before the panel, which will be submitting its … Read more
After the two dismal performances of the Indian team in two international tournaments, namely, the Asia Cup and T20I World Cup, BCCI summoned captain Rohit Sharma, coach Rahul Dravid, outgoing chief- selector, Chetan Sharma, and NCA chief, VVS Laxman to take the stock of the situation. BCCI top brasses were upset over Team India’s shameful … Read more
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) new selection committee is likely to be formed in January next year, as per sources. The sources said that the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) of the board, which comprises former player Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjpe and Sulakshana Mail is expected to meet on December 30 to start … Read more
Pakistan, on Tuesday, threatened to pull out of next year’s World Cup in India, reacting strongly to BCCI secretary Jay Shah’s statement that they would prefer to play the Asia Cup at a neutral venue. Pakistan is scheduled to host the next edition of the Asia Cup next year as per Asian Cricket Council’s executive … Read more