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Please ask MS Dhoni, said Board of Control of Cricket in India's (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly when asked whether the World Cup-winning captain will feature in the next year's T20 World Cup. (Photo:ANI)

Please ask MS Dhoni: Sourav Ganguly on player's availability for T20 World Cup

Dhoni has not played any international cricket since the semi-final clash against New Zealand in July in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.

02 Dec 2019 11:30 AM

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly on Sunday questioned the need to have a full-time Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) as he said the body does not have 'much work' to do. (Photo:ANI)

Sourav Ganguly questions need to have a full-time CAC

Ganguly conducted a press conference after the BCCI's 88th Annual General Meeting.

02 Dec 2019 11:18 AM

A player being approached by a bookie is not a problem but what he or she does after that is, said BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Sunday. (Photo:ANI)

What player does after being approached is problem: Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly conducted the press conference after the BCCI's 88th Annual General Meeting (AGM).

02 Dec 2019 11:08 AM

With the U-19 cricket World Cup scheduled to start from January 17, 2020, the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI), on Monday, has announced the 15-member squad for the South Africa-based event. (Photo:Twitter)

BCCI announces U-19 World Cup squad

Priyam Garg will be leading the side.

02 Dec 2019 10:16 AM

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah was on Sunday named the Board's representative to attend future meetings of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) chief executives committee.

Jay Shah to represent BCCI at ICC's Chief Executive Committee meeting

In his early 30s, Shah took over as Secretary on October 23 with Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President.

01 Dec 2019 5:35 PM

The Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI on Sunday decided to water down the Supreme Court-mandated administrative reforms on tenure cap for its office-bearers, seeking to clear the path for the former captain to get an extension at the end of his nine-month tenure. (photo: AFP)

BCCI decides to dilute Lodha reform on tenure at AGM, to seek SC approval

The decision was taken at the Board's 88th Annual General Meeting and will require the apex court's approval.

01 Dec 2019 2:45 PM

Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) 88th Annual General Meeting (AGM) is currently underway in Mumbai and all the designated officials have arrived to talk about 'proposed amendments' in the board's constitution. (photo: AFP)

BCCI AGM underway, officials arrive for meeting

Sourav Ganguly (BCCI President), Jay Shah (Secretary), Arun Singh Dhumal (Treasurer), Mahim Verma (VP) are all taking part in the meeting.

01 Dec 2019 12:46 PM

A source privy to the development said that after the BCCI's Apex Council's decision, RCA will function like any other state cricket association in the country. (Photo: AFP)

RCA handed administrative power during BCCI Apex Council meeting

The issue of forming the Cricket Advisory Committee, which will pick a new selection panel, has not come up so far.

30 Nov 2019 7:49 PM

If the amendment comes into effect, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will be able to hold the reins of the board for two consecutive terms. (Photo: AP)

BCCI's AGM to take place tomorrow; cooling period of Sourav Ganguly and Co set to be top priority

The apex council will be meeting later today to discuss all the proposed changes, but the final call will be taken tomorrow in the AGM only.

30 Nov 2019 10:56 AM

"I guess they r testing his heart #selectionpanelneedtobechanged need strong people there.. hope dada @SGanguly99 will do the needful," Harbhajan tweeted.

Hope Ganguly changes selection panel, need strong people: Harbhajan

The 39-year-old was reacting to wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson being dropped from the Indian Twenty20 squad.

25 Nov 2019 1:15 PM

Taking to Twitter, Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly posted some pictures of the spots. (Photo: Twitter/ Sourav Ganguly)

Kolkata turns pink to welcome historic Day-Night Test between India and Bangladesh

The famous tourist points in the city were lit up in the colour to attract more people to the country's first pink-ball Test.

22 Nov 2019 12:23 PM

It is also reported that Ahmedabad could be considered a base for the ninth team in teh Indian Premier League. (Photo: File)

Indian Premier League 2020 to have a ninth team?

Earlier, there were reports that there could be as many as 10 teams for the next IPL season.

21 Nov 2019 5:20 PM

The BCCI's plans to dilute reforms mandated by the Supreme Court amount to 'ridiculing' the country's highest judicial authority, asserted Lodha Committee secretary Gopal Sankaranarayanan. (Photo: AFP)

Lodha panel secretary says that if BCCI dilute the reforms made by Supreme Court, it would be an insult

Sankaranarayanan feels the Supreme Court still has a role to play in the matter and should take appropriate steps.

12 Nov 2019 1:09 PM

Reportedly, it has been said that the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) is thinking to scrap the opening ceremony for the next season’s Indian Premier League (IPL). (Photo:Twitter)

BCCI to discard opening ceremony from next year’s IPL: report

The apex cricket governing body of India thinks the extravagant opening ceremony to be a 'waste of money'.

07 Nov 2019 4:17 PM

To resuscitate Test cricket, BCCI needs to ensure top class facilities for the die-hards to attend five days of real cricket. (Photo: BCCI)

Fans should be provided top class facilities

Apart from the ones listed above a crucial factor is the paying spectators who follow the game, particularly Test cricket.

04 Nov 2019 1:16 AM

Anushka Sharma has previously been blamed for Virat Kohli’s bad run in form, influencing the selection process, given preferential treatment and blamed for overstaying her authorised time with her husband. (Photo: Twitter)

Anushka Sharma blasts fake news regarding her and Indian cricket

There have been several instances where Anushka Sharma’s name was being dragged through the mud, due to her relationship with Virat Kohli.

31 Oct 2019 6:37 PM

Vinod Rai also made it clear that he does not have any account on any social media platform. (Photo: File)

Vinod Rai: 'Have no social media accounts, have reported issue to BCCI's ACU'

Over the past few days, several fake social media accounts, claiming to be those of Rai, have come up.

31 Oct 2019 12:35 PM

The second Test match between India and Bangladesh will be played under lights if Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) approves the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) request. (Photo:AFP)

India-Bangladesh second Test likely to be day-night

The BCCI has moved a step closer to hosting a day-night Test, with a request going across to its counterparts at the BCB.

28 Oct 2019 5:06 PM

Dynasts and the cricketer

Administrative efficiency after an in-demand game sells itself for billion is vastly over-rated.

25 Oct 2019 12:03 AM

Anil Kumble and Suresh Raina on Wednesday congratulated former skipper Sourav Ganguly on becoming 39th President of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). (Photo: ANI)

Anil Kumble, Suresh Raina greet new BCCI President Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly was elected as the president during the General Body Meeting at the BCCI headquarters.

24 Oct 2019 11:08 AM

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