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News Archive
FEB 2023
The IPL Founder won the appeal against claims of deceit from investor.
JUN 2021
âPrevious experienceâ with Sports Ministry pointed out
FEB 2021
The IPL auction is done and the BCCI needs to urgently turn its attention to people involved with domestic cricket in India
BCCI has taken 'six' adjournments and the Supreme Court is not amused. Next hearing on Ganguly and Jay Shah's future as BCCI office-bearers on March 23
DEC 2020
State government strictures on online gaming to reduce visibility of companies sponsoring cricket, lawyers see room for debate
NOV 2020
BCCI hands over annual contracts to players who fall in four categories: A+ gets 7 crore, A gets 5 crores, B gets 3 crores and C gets 1 crore
ICC has sent a questionnaire to its member boards, seeking their opinion on matters like potential financial support from their governments if the game is included in the Olympics
Going to Abu Dhabi still involves a quarantine period of 14 days. But if a person from India goes to Dubai, he or she needs a negative Covid-19 test done 96 hours before departure
OCT 2020
The much-maligned National Cricket Academy came into the picture at just the right time to rebuild their bodies and careers
BCCI is considering extending the tender process after big names stayed away from submitting bids with the deadline
SEP 2020
Azharuddin takes his issue against the Hyderabad Cricket Association secretary R. Vijayanand and the other members of the Apex Council to the BCCI
While the ECB is understood to be open to the idea, it continues to have second-thoughts about touring India
AUG 2020
Franchises are waiting for clarity on how much of the losses will be compensated by the BCCI, Jindal says
If Vivo enters into a tripartite agreement with another company provided BCCI gives its consent, then the chances of BCCI suffering losses may reduce
The scheme allows those who own up to play in the older age group and avoid 2-year-ban
BCCI's 27 elite contracted players are yet to receive the first of the quarterly installments due since October last year
JUL 2020
Ever since the BCCI came under NADA ambit in 2019, the anti-doping body has been collecting samples from the cricketers
Cost-cutting measures are on the cards as BCCI gets down to discuss the Future Tours Programme for the men's and women's teams at July 17 Apex Council meetin
The ACU also asked the investigators to look into the role of FanCode, a streaming website that live broadcast the Uva T20 League shown as being held in Sri Lanka but actually played at a local club ground in Sawara village close to Mohali
Governing Council still to review Chinese sponsorship contracts as timeframe set to hold discussion elapses
BCCI ACU head Ajit Singh tells The Indian Express how an (ACU) identifies corruptors but why his hands are tied in the absence of a law which criminalises match-fixing
JUN 2020
The BCCI wants to host the IPL during the T20 World Cup window but canât firm up plans until ICC decides the fate of the global event
Interview with Venky Mysore, managing director and CEO, Kolkata Knight Riders
MAY 2020
The BCCI has approached Supreme Court, hoping to wriggle out of other requirements meant to reform the boardâs functioning
Nomination to ICC Board disqualifies him: MPCA member
Female internationals like Shafali Verma, the best in junior cricket, and Deepti Sharma, the best in senior domestic tournaments, received their prize money too
Even Ganguly has been at the helm of the technical committee which proposed that all Ranji fixtures be played away from home on pitches assisting fast bowling.
MAR 2020
The letter, signed by Parth Jindal, Nikhil Meswani and other team owners, says cutting prize money will be a âstep backwardsâ
JAN 2020
The BCCI has been asked to convene a meeting of its Apex Council at the earliest by Alka Rehani Bharadwaj, the nominee of the Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG), to look into the conflict of interest complaints filed by Sanjeev Gupta, a life member at the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA).
The chances of BCCI regaining lost territory at International Cricket Council as early as possible seems becoming stronger
The third member of the panel is likely to be Mumbai-based woman international Sulakshana Naik
The notification for the advertisement will be put out shortly
DEC 2019
CoA allowed the opening ceremony to be extravagant beyond budget
Uncertainty over participation of Pak players in Ahmedabad stadium-opener after Asia vs World games in Dhaka
Ajay Sharma and Jadejaâs dues also stuck with BCCI while Azharuddinâs dues were âclearedâ recently
OCT 2019
Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings was commissioned by the ICC chairman to lead a review of governance.
BCCI President said Kohli is the most important man in the Indian cricket.
SEP 2019
According to a report in News18 Hindi, RCA will hold the elections according to the guidelines of the Supreme Court before September 28.
AUG 2019
The ICC wants to recover the tax burden for the 2016 event by slashing the BCCI annual share from the ICC revenue
JUL 2019
Going by its new constitution, the BCCI has formally recognized Indian players body, Indian Cricketers' Association (ICA) which will take care of the welfare of former cricketers.
Mani was ICC president from 2003 to 2006 and is currently heading the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Jharkhand HC cancels request for an anticipatory bail to case related to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections
A senior BCCI official said every step needs to be calculated well and the functionaries in the board need to help the franchises understand the ground reality.
Laxman is currently a member of the BCCIâs Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), a mentor with the IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad as well as a TV commentator.
JUN 2019
As NCAâs Head of Cricket, Dravid will groom the next generation of cricketers and chart out a roadmap for junior cricket.
The CoA announced N Gopalaswami as the BCCI's electoral officer to supervise the BCCI elections and the Indian Cricketers Association.
MAY 2019
Tendulkar refuted all allegations of conflict of Interest levelled against him.
BCCI allegedly paid âš800 crore to Cricket Australia and Cricket South Africa as 'additional participation fee'
APR 2019
BCCI's finance department flagged the decade-old discrepancy of about Rs 2 crore in the Indian board's financial dealing with Cricket Australia (CA).
MAR 2019
âSignificant numberâ take out personal policies for 2019 as earnings per game in IPL outstrip NFL and Premier League.
The ICC refutes media reports that ICC is somehow seeking to interfere in or dictate to the IPL.
Cricket will feature at the games for the first time since 2014 after a meeting of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) general assembly meeting in Bangkok.
FEB 2019
A senior BCCI official said it was impossible to release the schedule of IPLâ2019 before the General Elections dates are out.
JAN 2019
Karim confirmed that workshops focusing on âgender sensitisationâ will be mandatory for both men and women cricketers at all levels.
Perturbed with the CoA's indecision, the BCCI members have called for a Special General Meeting to look into the Hardik Pandya-KL Rahul controversy.
The duo will be sent back home, which rules them out of the ODI series in Australia and the tour to New Zealand.
DEC 2018
Says its 2021 and 2023 events may be moved to another country, otherwise
OCT 2018
Asks the sports body to put in place online, offline mechanisms within 15 days to receive applications under the Act
Pakistan has claimed roughly Rs 447 crore damages from India for not playing any bilateral cricket with them despite a MoU, which guarantees six bilateral series between 2015 and 2023.
SEP 2018
BCCI and NADA are at loggerheads over the former's refusal to allow the doping agency to conduct a drug test on cricketers.
Several RCA cases are already pending in the HC which has fixed Sept 28 to hear the cases.
AUG 2018
New constitution of BCCI raises further questions over the tenure of office-bearers
The Supreme Court approved the draft constitution of BCCI with some modifications.
The SC-appointed CoA has approved a hike in selector fee by Rs 30 lakhs, and that of the chief selector by Rs 20 lakhs
Rebellion on the cards against newly elected president Rajat Sharma
JUL 2018
Finance Minister Piyush Goyal informed the Rajya Sabha that the govt. was not planning law to regulate cinema or the cricket league.
A state cricketer accused Mohammed Saifi of asking to arrange for prostitutes in exchange for a place in the state team.
Anirudh Chaudhary cites lack of value addition for GM of cricket operations, Saba Karim to travel to the UK.
The indications from the Hon. SC have left Justice (Retd.) R.M. Lodha âdisappointed.â
JUN 2018
The CoA chose to ignore the red flag raised by the BCCI SGM, saying the general body proceedings would have no bearing on the decisions taken by the Committee.
The Competition Commission has ordered an investigation against the BCCI for alleged abuse of dominant position with regard to running professional domestic cricket leagues.
MAY 2018
The meeting would have discussed further steps necessary for development of the game in the North Eastern states
CoA reckons where the state office-bearers have completed their three-year term or nine-year tenure
Amitabh Choudhary wanted a contemporary like Contractor, Borde, Prasanna or Abbas Ali Baig to deliver the Tiger Pataudi lecture
MAR 2018
During his cross, said couldn't remember details of IPL 2009 foreign exchange offences
Former BCCI chief Shashank Manohar was told he has been less than economical in his disclosures to HC and ED.
FEB 2018
Former IPL bossâs legal team was to cross-examine them in a FEMA Act violation case of 2009 IPL
The service agreement and the contract term will cover one season of the IPL (2018) and one season of domestic cricket (2018-2019)
It was only on Sunday night that the website was up and running and officials could access their email accounts
âIf we had got a senior cricketer then, the BCCI would not have been able to run rings around the CoA as it didâ
JAN 2018
BCCI affiliates have suggested that the CEO post should be done away with, because thereâs no need for it
CoA submitted its sixth status report to the court on January 25, Johri had filed an affidavit of his own
BCCI CEO has filed an affidavit alleging how the treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry threatened to âfinish offâ its CFO Santosh Rangnekar
Seeks to issue directions for appointment of an Ombudsman, among others
Rahul Johri was eligible for an increment two months later, in June, at the completion of one year in the job
The proposal was mooted after consultations with Star, who stressed on an overlap to increase prime-time viewership
Afghanistan and Ireland were accorded full-membership status at the ICC AGM in London last June
Representatives of around 11 state associations held an 'informal' meeting in Mumbai
The Law Commission is in the process of finalising its report for bringing the BCCI under the RTI Act
Board CFO Santosh Rangnekar says the survey, which sources said related to the BCCI's TDS statements, was "normal"
The group wants BCCI and CoA to depute Ratnakar Shetty to help adopt the reforms
Such practices are apparently not unusual on cricket tours, the England team has one dedicated official to attend to the spouses
He was a familiar face in the faceless backroom staff that plays a crucial role in the smooth conduct of Indiaâs official cricket on a day-to-day basis, retired at the end of last month
DEC 2017
Maharashtra has now become the fifth state unit, after Vidarbha, Tripura, Goa and Kerala, to embrace the Lodha reforms
Sanjay Jadgale spoke about a variety of topics ranging from the effect of the Greg Chappell era on Indian cricket to the BCCIâs present condition
The long home season draws to a close on a long-standing arrangement
BCCI General Manager Ratnakar Shetty was told by the cricket governing body that his contract will not be extended beyond March 31, 2018
The BCCI is retiring its ACU chief Neeraj Kumar and anti-doping unit veteran Vece Paes but its administrators have not been transparent in some cases
Neeraj Kumar pulled up the BCCI for what he described as a âcavalierâ and âindifferentâ approach
Pakistan was given the hosting rights for the six-nation tournament at an ACC meeting in Lahore on October 29
The BCCI Box is reserved for top class officers, ministers, sports persons and OCA members and only those with VVIP passes are allowed to sit there
The first meeting to help eventualise the formation of the body will be held in Mumbai soon
The idea behind the move comes soon after the media rights auction of the IPL
With the takeover of 21st Century Fox by Disney, ESPN has now entered the equation
The change in policy would facilitate the promotion of players who regularly give their services to domestic games
The CoA is certain that the increase in income from IPL and new media rights from home matches will leave BCCI with huge profits
The KCA has also taken help from the BCCI regarding the road-map to follow
CoA believes assistants of officials leak sensitive information, even force television crew to focus on their bosses
After the revised draft of Indiaâs FTP was approved, the BCCI has now set its sights on the revamp of the NCA
BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Chowdhury announced that a Special General Meeting (SGM) has decided to revoke the ban of RCA
The management of the BCCI had put up a proposal that the settlement be made for Rs 850 crore
The accused, with their RN Sports Club, promised talented youngsters breaks in cricket tournaments and duped them
NOV 2017
Chaudhry's counsel said he was also not made aware of this complaint before the hearing
The qualification of Gujarat and Mumbai, the last yearâs finalists, for this seasonâs Ranji knockouts has helped the BCCI paper over a blooper in the knockouts draw
BCCI top brass met the Union Sports Minister for a 'courtesy call'
BCCI has been contemplating increasing the remuneration package for cricketers
Meanwhile the dope issue has been added to the BCCI SGM agenda
The Next Edition Of The Indian Premier League May Witness An Interesting Feature
FTP is one of the three items that's been listed on the agenda for the BCCI's SGM
The SGM had to be called after CoA asked Khanna to call the meeting to get few urgent matters passed
The process of the appointment of the general manager, cricket operations, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), seems to be generating a fair amount of controversy.
BCCI rules that associations hosting international matches to have only one representative at post-match presentation ceremony
Prasad, who played 33 Tests and 161 ODIs for India in the 1990s, will have to quit his post as a junior selector if he's hired for the position
Apart from Sunil Gavaskar, the BCCI's other contracted commentators are Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik, and cricket expert Harsha Bhogle
The land in question is one that was allotted by the government of Karnataka and now happens to be the only property that the BCCI owns in the country
Since the CoA has dissolved all the committees, there is no one to oversee NCA at the moment
OCT 2017
Johri spoke about the historic gains in revenue which BCCI has made during his tenure, his immediate priorities for the board and his vision for cricket in India
The 26% revenue-sharing formula was cleared by a resolution passed by the BCCI general body in 2001
Govt has given NADA "full authority and powers" to send its 'dope control officers' to BCCI recognised tournaments
World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has sought drug-testing of Indian cricketers by the National Anti Doping Agency (Nada)
Pawar conceded that there were inherent deficiencies in the board's policies
Auditors have found double entries, fictitious payments, unauthorised loans, nepotism and favouritism â among other reasons â for the massive financial embezzlement
CoA said Shettyâs extension ends on December 31 and there was no plan to give him further extension
BCCI acting Presidentâs logic was that he couldnât allot passes to a company that is a direct rival of the commercial partners
President of the Vidharbha Cricket Association Anand Jaiswal complained how Khanna brought in unwanted guests for the Nagpur ODI
Chennai Super Kings is expected to return to IPL in 2018
The main point of contention here is the salary cap. It is expected that the purse will go up, but by how much is not known
BCCI sources said that the passes were for a group of senior Apple executives from the US and Hyderabad
The selectors had signed contracts for a year last September and sources said their contracts have not been renewed this year
The board seems to be insisting on its entitlement while the CSK management is contending that there is no change in control per se
115 umpires, 62 match referees, 170 video analysts and 150 scorers are yet to receive their remuneration from BCCI
Since the Indian women's team made the final of the World Cup, the possibility of a women's IPL has been advocated for a while
Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) wants to stage the game outside its state borders and BCCI says it is not in the UPCA's jurisdiction
It is learnt that CCI had thrice written letters to the BCCI and also to the CoA asking for clarity
ICC has stated the Test and ODI leagues are scheduled to start in 2019 and 2020 respectively
Says businessman cannot use 'IPL' in Poker League
They pertain to protection given by the Constitution of India to the State associations
Raj Kundra dropped as cricketers refuse to play ball with him
The money the Punjab left-hander is demanding is a 'compensation' for missing out on the first half of the last edition of the IPL
J&K High Court had barred JKCA from picking the under-23 team after one player Hashim Saleem filed a petition alleging discrepancy in selection
Plans special pay for 'Only' Test players
The IPL 11 auction policy yet to be framed as franchises and players discuss ways of maximising value
Senior male cricketers may get Rs 25,000 in daily match fee and women may get match earnings of Rs 12,500
BCCI confirmed receiving several affidavits from numerous states, mostly smaller ones, wherein they are ready to comply with the reforms
According to the Lodha Reforms, Niranjan Shah is 73 years old which makes him ineligible to have any office in the BCCI
The member of 1971 Indian squad yet to get financial benefit that he is eligible for
Most state cricket associations silent in response to Lodha Committee's letter to legalise betting and gambling
The last meeting on September 14 had ended without any decision following a few objections from Jyotiraditya Scindia
The Lodha committee says the cumulative duration of an office-bearerâs post in a cricket association should not exceed nine years
SEP 2017
The Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) expressed inability to hold the games, Under 19 and Under-23 matches included in the state
BCCI plans to introduce fresh blood to the grounds and pitches committee after relieving Parsana and Vishwanathan of their duties
A domestic stalwart he had failed to disclose the facts about him owning clubs in the jurisdiction of the Hyderabad Cricket Association
In a letter to CoA has informed that one of the trainers approved by them hadnât attended the BCCIâs workshop on sports science or appeared for the examination
The Kochi owners, apparently, continue to insist on reinstatement which the BCCI cannot think of
PCPA hoped that former government officials who are members of PCA would advise the association that it would be wise to stop defying the Supreme Court
Not a single cricketer from the 1992-93 Ranji Trophy-winning squad is a voting member of the body
JKCA believe the CoA has been misled by BCCI officials, and stress the state body is willing to accept the Lodha reforms
Karun Nair, Gowtham show disregard for the premier domestic tourney
Former Indian captain decided to shut down its player management wing that had landed him in conflict of interest trouble
Khannaâs office has claimed an expense of âš1,11,806 for June, âš5,54,840 for July and âš4,59,099 for August and the particular mail is also addressed to the BCCI CEO Rahul Johri
The apex court appointed panel begins to crack the whip as the office-bearers look to fight back
It is learnt that the stadium had been leased for staging a private league which had come under the scanner of the anti-corruption unit
The Indian Premier Leagueâs bumper broadcasting deal is more lucrative than anything the international game can muster
The Apex Court appointed panel reminds the old guard of the pending changes following the submission of the new constitution
Following a BCCI directive former Indian captain forced to shut down a part of his 32-year business
Cruelly barred from joining cricketâs mainstream for long, North Eastern states have decided on a final fling of the ball
Ghavri has written about two issues in particular, firstly Niranjan Shah being appointed as the SCA chief executive and then the matter concerning the playersâ body
AUG 2017
The SC appointed committee keeps TNCA out of the loop
As per current estimates, each IPL franchise spends Rs 120-150 crore a year in running the team
There have been instances of Indian players wanting to ply their trade on foreign shores but the proposals have always been shot down by BCCI
TNCA had written to the BCCI expressing their inability to incur the pre-series expenses of visiting Australians in Chennai, giving an estimate of Rs 1.5 crores
A number of matters on the plate including the new BCCI constitution
He ruled the state association as its secretary for over four decades before being made ineligible by the Supreme Courtâs July 18, 2016 order
The delay has apparently been caused by CoA blocking funds to states
The appeal was discussed at two working committee meetings but no decision was reached to that end
The BCCI's response apparently got lost somewhere in transit and Azhar could not got ahead with the HCA elections
Nike has been associated with Indian cricket team since 2006 when it became the official kit sponsor
The Royals are scheduled to return to the IPL next season, and the board feels this could be the first of their many requests
Rajeev Shukla led state body finally agrees to implement the long-standing reforms
Timing & content of status report become the talking point
Picture of overspending by officials is hiding BCCIâs financial wrongdoings
BCCI's top office bearers are eligible for business class travel-and hotel stay, the board also foots the dining bills
Seeks directions to remove the current office-bearers for âflouting the orders with impunityâ
Requests BCCI to release funds to RCA; accuses it of double standards.
The former Indian captain had written to the CoA requesting it to clear his old dues
CoA had written to the BCCI units on August 2 to furnish the list of their general body members to the CoA by August 8
The CoA plans to avoid all kinds of conflict of interest while appointing commentators
He had been slapped with a life ban for alleged match-fixing in the aftermath of the Cronjegate in 2000
Chaudhary wasn't willing to sign the cheques without prior approval of the general body
The CoA wants to know how the state associations are being run
CoA continues to crack the whip on the old guard of Indian cricket
JUL 2017
Fresh controversy brews as DDCA will be represented by a court appointed administrator and not by office-bearers
Entire issue relating to impasse in RCA and its reentry in BCCI would depend on the outcome of the AGM
BCCI is taking legal advice to determine Justice (retd) Vikramajit Senâs eligibility
There was more or less a consensus about the sanctity of the dressing room that Kohli spoke about in reference to Kumble
The former Chief Justice of India delivered the landmark Lodha panel verdict
The audit firm had been appointed to provide a framework for the working of the Indian board
N Srinivasan, despite being disqualified, attended the BCCI's SGM on June 26
CoA had tasked the Deloitte to make recommendations and create an âoperating manualâ for the BCCI
The Vinod Rai led panel hopes to end all confusion around Indian cricket
Discovery will go up against Reliance Jio, Star India, Zee, Sony, GroupM, Times Internet, Amazon India, Facebook and Twitter in bidding for IPL media rights
It was the first official media conference of skipper Kohli and new coach Ravi Shastri together, before the team left for the Sri Lanka tour
The policy is among the five items listed on the agenda for the BCCI's SGM on July 26
Demands explanation over graft case against the BCCI GM for a 2014 case
Indian Head Coach is set to get a substantially higher salary than his predecessor Anil Kumble
Vinod Rai: "I am not frustrated. I am just saying the writ of the court must run."
"It was quite evident that there was disharmony in the dressing room and that the team could not continue with it"
Chance of Rising Pune & Lions inking fresh contract ruled out
CoA decision to make one-time payments to a few former women players has left them facing demands from many more
Indian cricket was rattled by the problems between Anil Kumble and Virat Kohli that led to a situation where a new coach had to be selected
'I don't think people understand what CoA is able to do and not able to do'
Sourav Ganguly says Zaheer Khan in, CoA says not yet, BCCI says donât know
Despite repeated reminders from BCCI, state associations continue to defy
Solicitor general Ranjit Kumar pressed for giving back full membership to Railways and Services
Audit report of the Kerala state body shows shocking gaps in awarding contracts for new cricket facility
The selection of Indiaâs cricket coach played out as a roast that lampooned the stalwarts of the game and the system they are a part of
There has been very little clarity around the situation that has led from Anil Kumble's sacking as India coach to Ravi Shastri's appointment
The CoA feels it is now the only option left to end the BCCIâs, also state bodiesâ, defiance
Confusion reigns after the high profile panel was criticised in the media for its work
The message is clear that HCA elections which were held in January could be declared invalid and there could be a possibility of fresh elections
Admits failure to implement reforms, asks SC to enforce new constitution
CAC member Ganguly had announced that they needed Kohli to understand the different working ways of different coaches
Acting BCCI president CK Khanna wrote to members that mandatory procedures have not been followed
Despite the loss of two members the former CAG is confident of implementing reforms
Blames BCCIâs âlack of clarityâ despite numerous emails seeking guidance from them
Drops opposition to age-cap of 70 for office-bearers
JUN 2017
CoA will now have to find suitable replacement soon. In his report, Justice Lodha had also recommended the names of Anil Kumble and Diana Edulji
Indian boardâs reluctance to implement Lodha reforms doesnât go down well with SC-appointed panel
Justice Lodha slams both BCCI and CoA
States not sure if the newly appointed BCCI panel can achieve desired results
Preference to be given to a longer home season
According to BCCI sources, CEO Rahul Johriâs explanation that potential coaches had stayed away earlier because of the assumption that Anil Kumble would be retained didnât go down well
On October 1, last year, the BCCI had held an SGM, with the implementation of the Lodha Committee recommendations being the sole agenda
The CoA had also ârequestedâ the BCCI members to adopt the new constitution through a written communication
A majority of the state units wanted to break the impasse but a few like former BCCI president wants the status quo to be maintained
This comes a year-and-a-half after the Lodha Committee first unveiled the set of reforms in January last year
The former CAG is likely to quit the post in September if the recommendations of the Lodha Panel are not implemented in toto by the BCCI
Scindia questions the Committeeâs double standards with regard to BCCIâs decision-making
The change of regime in Rajasthan raised hopes of a possible change in policy
The BCCI had earlier rejected ICC chairman Shashank Manoharâs offer of a $100 million raise
The ICC Board met on the final day of the Full Council in London on Friday and decided to form a new Governance Committee, with India heading it
Their interactions at the team nets notwithstanding, Anik Kumble and Virat Kohli were reportedly âhardly on talking termsâ during the Champions Trophy
Spate of disagreements between president and secretary hurts cricket in Hyderabad
Former BCCI finance committee member Shripad Halbe alleges irregularities in Mumbai cricket
BCCI CEO is expected to pass on the message to the CoA on the demand put forward by the panel
CoA panel head Vinod Rai could also attend this closed door meeting to understand issues between captain and coach
The board also revised the pension scheme, with those having played 1-9 matches before 2003-04 eligible for Rs 15,000 a month
The BCCI old guard is still batting for a rotational policy of appointing the team manager on a tour-to-tour basis
The Vinod Rai-led panel clarifies on the Indian legend's letter asking for clarification
The ongoing zonal cricket camps are being conducted by NCA for under-16 cricketers happening at five centres
Following Ramchandra Guha's stinging letter on conflict of interest rules, batting legend seeks assurance
The BCCI acting president CK Khanna feels there might not be enough time for the new coach to join the team in time for WI tour
The CoA and BCCI violating Lodha panel report by asking CAC to do the job
A source in the BCCI said that the board had to ask him to send his CV too along with his application
According to a BCCI insider, framing the conflict of interest guidelines is a not a reaction to Ramachandra Guha's resignation
Here is the full text of his letter to Vinod Rai where in seven points he highlights why he wants to resign from the CoA
MAY 2017
The bone of contention is about the payments to be made to the 13 cricketers who have played between one and nine Test matches after 1970
The BCCI will have to pay an amount - with added compound interest, as mentioned in the arbitration order - of Rs 1471 crore by September 2017
Players set to establish their own image rights company allowing them to sign with rival sponsors.
IPL GCâdecide to go for the âtried and tested methodâ of inviting tenders.
The move comes after the stateâs stamps and registration department requested Vinod Rai to intervene.
Players have hinted at a pullout from The Ashes as negotiations fell apart over the proposed remuneration.
Vinod Rai, COA chairman evaluates the first 100 days of their tenure, and talks about working with the BCCI.
Cites "overwhelming support" as the reason but only till the new constitution is ratified.
Losses came out of âcancelling Champions League and throwing out Kochi & Sahara franchises.
The SC-appointed interim president of the BCCI has issued a rebuttal and has warned the members of the board against taking any decision without the mandated approval of the COA.
The COA has told BCCI that Team India would participate in Champions Trophy in England.
APR 2017
The old guard happy with the proceedings in the Supreme Court
He is also an expert on a TV channel, endorses brands and is also a member of the IPL Governing Council
Former BCCI chief Anurag Thakur gets states to back the former India captain
The Special General Meeting (SGM) to be held on April 9 could well see some dramatic moments
All payments to be made on behalf of the BCCI will be jointly approved by acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and CEO Rahul Johri
Tough game: The BCCI has indicated it will co-operate with the authorities
The office bearers have called a special general body meeting (SGM) of the board on April 9 in Delhi
He was seen with the top BCCI officials, CK Khanna, Anirudh Chaudhary and Amitabh Chaudhary, who had met with the CoA earlier to discuss the board affairs
The former players have written to the BCCI's CoA
MAR 2017
The BCCI office-bearers are likely to go ahead with SGM on April 9
Shashank Manohar's resignation as ICC chairman has been reversed due to his integral role in, and understanding of, the board's ongoing reform process
Following the forever piling up of State Association pleas, the apex court appointed panel is seeking a quick remedy
Rai remains positive that the order of the Court - to implement the Lodha recommendations - will be carried out in the next few months
Calls a meeting with revolting associations to discuss the way forward for the tournament
To ensure smooth conduct of the fourth Test and the IPL
Hold conference call under the leadership of former BCCI president N Srinivasanďťżďťż
The CoA's model constitution is slightly different from the one proposed by the Lodha panel
MPA was entered into between BCCI and ICC Business Corporation FZ LLC (IBC) relating to ICC events between 2015 and 2023
Mumbai CA's Joint-Secretary Dr PV Shetty stressed that without voting rights, it will be very difficult for the city to play a key role
If New Models Are Adopted, India Will Exercise Rights Under MPA
After MCA loses full-member status, former captain tears into proposed reforms
The BCCI moves into revive the old powerful group to derive common benefitsďťżďťż
Laws cannot be Altered By Board; Independent audit of all accounts
The former ICC chairman had met the Supreme Court appointed panel a day before resigning
Associations have demanded their share of payment in return for staging IPL matches
Committee of Administrators upload new system of laws on the cricket boardâs website, to appraise Supreme Court this week
The BCCI's chief financial officer Santosh Rangnekar has been directed by the CoA to stop the payment
Administrators decided to take action against any state impeding the conduct of the IPL
The sacked BCCI selectors and employees have written to the cricket board, asking for the disbursement of dues
The members are more or less unanimous that Srinivasan should be the BCCI representative to the ICC and the next chairman
Srinivasan is among the three potential candidates, along with Anurag Thakur and Sharad Pawar for the post of ICC's chairman
The committee of administrators (CoA) is expected to clear the proposal at its meeting on Friday
Manohar clarifies that his sudden resignation has nothing to do with proposed ICC reforms or BCCIâs strong objection
The difference between the old Board and Lodha Committeeâs set-up is one of degree, not kind
BCCI wants to make the hiring of psychologists compulsory at state academies for age-group players
JSCA and CAB have also written to the BCCI with similar requests
BCCI paid CSA a due of Rs 14 crore as the last installment of their overall participation fee for the now defunct CLT20
CoA are not unduly worried by threats of boycott by some state associations
The much vaunted audit report may throw up sordid tales of how state associations are managed
Mumbai, Karnataka and MP will not be present at the BCCI award function to held in Bangalore on March 8
Kohli had requested for Wheeliecase cricket suitcases and though they arrived last October, they are yet to be delivered
Members want allocated sum to part with venue, CoA will wait for Court to resolve matter
Rahul Johri's salary is linked to the revenue of BCCI and his increments are based on the annual increase in revenue
The CoA making note of the 'misdeeds' of the old guard in the BCCI
Former India captains busy with commitments with BCCI in different capacities
Following KSCA's decision to miss the annual awards, more could follow suit
Earlier, if someone wanted to become an umpire, they wouldnât know who to approach. But now, such kind of information will also be available on the website
The CoA could be waiting for the apex court to clear certain matters before making the next move
An email was sent by BCCI CEO Rahul Johri asking for clearance to pay out US$500,000 to 32 employees named in a list
State associations who have been resisting the implementation of Lodha reforms, could face heat in the Supreme Court
Meanwhile, itâs understood that neither Anurag Thakur and Ajay Shirke may choose to skip the event
11,500 out of the 39,000 seats at the Uppal Stadium were given away as complimentary
NSE board has approached Vinod Rai-led panel for clarity about Limaye's position
In his first interview, BCCI CEO Rahul Johri talks about priorities, the IPL and the way forward for the cricket board
BCCI is not exactly peeved at Star India's decision to not bid again for the Team India jersey rights next month
FEB 2017
The CoA had sent an e-mail to the state associations seeking compliance reports regarding implementation of the Justice Lodha committee's recommendations.
CoA had asked all state associations for the list of office-bearers by March 1
The rival groups in Baroda Cricket Association contest each other's claims on implementation
The suggestion has come from none other than Bishan Bedi, the former legendary Test spinner
Former India captain believes that womenâs cricket biggest reward is her nomination for the Lifetime Achievement Award
The employees were assured of security after the recent upheaval in the BCCI
COA made it clear that no consortium will be allowed to pitch for opening ceremony, and also clarified the payment patterns
Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions were conducted successfully under BCCI CEO Rahul Johri in Bengaluru
COA received a proposal with suggestions that the top grade of the Central Contracts be revised from the current Rs 1 crore to Rs 5 crore
BCCI officials, Lodha panel members believe it was a SC order violation
Members disapprove extravagant spending when the state association is under debts, want COA to intervene.
BCCI made a payment in August 2008 - to procure a piece of land in Bengaluru for the NCA and then simply "forgot about the payment".
Cricket board has initiated a tender process to award the `official sponsor' rights for next five years.
Also, note ban makes companies cautious on spends
The BCCIâs Supreme Court-appointed administrators are looking at ways to prevent the hit it will take when the world body ratifies a new revenue model.
The formula adopted by the ICC board does not go down well with the old guard.
COA representative for the ICC board meeting does not favour confrontation with ICC members.
The BCCI nominee to the ICC Board, Vikram Limaye, voted against the special Working Groupâs new governance and revenue-sharing models.
Of the 287 players who have turned up for India in Test cricket, 160 are ruled out for various reasons â they are either deceased or above the age limit of 60.
The ineligible office-bearers were proposers and seconders for their replacements, say ex-stars.
Veteran administrator IS Bindra shared his experiences on a blog so that Indian cricketâs ânew savioursâ can learn from the past
Delhi High Court passed a slew of directions on the lines of the Supreme Court which has put in place several parameters for the administration.
New BCCI boss Vinod Rai says withdrawal from CT is not an option, asks ICC to defer voting on revenue revision.
Should the Supreme Court see reason and the Committee of Administrators play ball, India can well bring out the ace up its sleeve.
DDCA is hoping to redeeming its lost reputation as Justice (Retd.) Vikramajit Sen prepares to assume his responsibility as the High Court-appointed Administrator.
Just who will attend the ICC meetings from BCCI is not known as yet
Ramachandra Guha's response to an email by the Board's CEO, Rahul Johri, has made many wonder if he was actually on the same page.
BCCI secretary-in-charge Amitabh Chaudhary and treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry may not get to attend the ICC meetings in Dubai.
It is appear that a section of BCCI officials haven't read the full order yet.
At last year's SGM, all in the BCCI barring Anirudh Chaudhary had come in full support of the ICC's revenue sharing model.
JAN 2017
Senior counsels Kapil Sibal and Arvind Datar, are understood to have declined suggesting the names of Anurag Thakur and Ajay Shirke to the Supreme Court.
The first task of the Committee of Administrators (COA) will be to get the BCCI to fall in line with the terms of the Justice Lodha Committee report.
While welcoming the changes forced by the apex court, Gavaskar also supported BCCIâs functioning saying that it had been following a fair system of governance.
Two former BCCI presidents are locked in a tussle over who commands more loyalty in the about-to-be-recast institution.
Following Supreme Court directive the BCCI has asked its members for their choice for the ICC meetings.
Six office-bearers of the UPCA including secretary Rajiv Shukla stepped down from their respective posts at the state body's working committee meeting.
Reliable sources revealed that former BCCI and ICC president Sharad Pawar backed Shashank Manohar to the hilt at the BCCIâs SGM.
Amicus Curaie did not communicate with the Justice RM Lodha Committee in the runup to submitting the names of administrators.
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Lodha Committeeâs latest directives debar a disqualified administrator to discharge âany other roleâ in BCCI or state association.
The ousted BCCI officials who are mulling to put their proxies as CEOs and in other important state posts, may not find it easy to do so.
Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin filed a plea in Hyderabad High Court after Hyderabad Cricket Association rejected his nomination for the post of president in HCA.
Ousted/disqualified cricket administrators are exploring legal options to challenge the Lodha Committeeâs latest set of directives.
Srinivasan addressed a gathering from various districts and Chennai clubs in an "informal" meeting which lasted for about two-and-a-half hours.
There will be a tell-all book which Ajay Shrike started writing quite some time back.
Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) at its executive committee meeting announced that it will be headed by the son of outgoing secretary G Ganga Raju, Ranga Raju.
Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA)'s nine directors signed in favour of forming an interim committee.
Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin's nomination paper for the post of Hyderabad Cricket Association president was rejected by the Returning Officer.
Expectation that former India skipper Sourav Ganguly could occupy the vacant position of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president has been dashed.
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) nominated its vice president Ashish Shelar to fill up the post as its interim chief.
Ajay Shirke had expressed "concerns" to ECB president Giles Clarke over the BCCI's ability to host the limited-overs series against England.
Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin will stand for the president's post of the Hyderabad Cricket Association.
The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association has declined to host the two Under-19 Test matches between India and England.
With Supreme Court verdict already out, 21 state units have already confirmed in writing to Lodha Panel about implementing all reforms.
The spate of resignations amongst the top cricket administrators continued with the resignations of major state association officials.
Veteran administrator Niranjan Shah, who has ruled Saurashtra cricket for over four decades, says he is as good as out.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) may soon see an administrator running the show.
DEC 2016
As accused persons failed to appear before the economic offences cell (EOC) of Goa police, fresh summons were issued to Goa Cricket Association (GCA) officials.
The GCA President and two former office-bearers are alleged to have missapropriated funds to the tune of Rs. 1 crore.
Sharad Pawar has submitted his resignation as President of the Mumbai Cricket Association.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar announced his resignation as Mumbai Cricket Association president, ostensibly due to the sweeping reforms heralded by the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee.
ICC chairman Shashank Manohar has contradicted BCCI president Anurag Thakur's claim in his affidavit to the Supreme Court that he did not ask for a letter.
Police complaint lodged against Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) officials by opposition members.
Andhra Cricket Association officials have been using the BCCI funds only to cement their position in the state and not to really develop the game in all the districts.
There are concerns that GK Pillai's appointment could be in conflict with BCCIâs future commercial deals as some of those companies have shown commercial interest in the Indian cricket Board in the past.
The CEO of the BCCI, Rahul Johri, wanted Italian-tailored suits, costing Rs 2.5 lakh each, for the Men in Blue. But the board shot down the proposal.
BCCI president Anurag Thakur in his affidavit has said that Lodha Panel status report will "paralyse" cricket administration and create "chaos" in the game.
Seven under-19 cricketers dropped from the side because BCCI goofed up on the eligibility criteria for selection for the Youth Asia Cup.
NOV 2016
Mumbai Cricket Association and Tamil Nadu Cricket Association have opposed BCCI's decision to reschedule two postponed Delhi fixtures.
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to hold a meeting of its managing committee on November 26 to discuss the Lodha panel reforms. The meeting will be chaired by MCA president Sharad Pawar.
Lodha Committee in its latest status report before the Supreme Court,has asked for the removal of all BCCI office-bearers and the appointment of former home secretary GK Pillai as observer.
The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has accepted the recommendations of the Supreme Court-appointed committee unanimously and in its entirety.
The English squad is yet to receive their daily allowances from the BCCI since the tour MoU is yet to be signed by the two Boards.
Lodha Committee has told BCCI that payments to players and officials for all board-organised tournaments, like the Ranji Trophy, can be made directly under existing terms.
After presenting his first report slamming the Justice RM Lodha Committee, former SC judge, Markandey Katju, had promised a final version. However, the BCCI, which had hired him to counter the Lodha panel, has distanced itself from Katju.
BCCI Sec Shirke had sought directions about payments for the visiting team during a bilateral series, whether they could ask ECB to make their payments as BCCI couldn't transact.
OCT 2016
Fails to specify when the bids would be opened. Cites "unforeseen" circumstances over which it has "no control".
SC has directed the BCCI to freeze all financial transactions with state associations.
BCCI secretary personally invited RCA representative but President Thakur refused to allow him into the meeting.
SEP 2016
The Indian cricket board (BCCI) adjourned its special general body meeting after it was discovered that some of the authority letters from different associations representing their respective states were defective.
The BCCI made a surplus of Rs 111.83 crore in the last fiscal, a dip of over Rs 55 crore as compared to the previous one, said its Treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry.
The BCCI will announce the release of the Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights tender in New Delhi on September 18. The tender will be available for prospective buyers from September 19 for a month.
AUG 2016
Ajay Shirke, who hasn't flown to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as part of a generous junket organised by Anurag Thakur, submitted the first compliance report to the Supreme Court-authorised Lodha Committee on August 25.
The BCCI cannot hold its forthcoming (87th) Annual General Meeting (AGM) until it is allowed by the Lodha Committee.
BCCI filed a petition in Supreme Court seeking review of its July 19 verdict, saying the bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur had âa prejudiced approachâ against it and he should recuse from hearing the matter.
Advises BCCI to file a review petition before a larger bench of the apex court
JUL 2016
Karnataka body approaches Justice Hegde to modify constitution
Ganguly took call to avoid confusion
Ministers and IAS officers have been disqualified from handling key positions following Lodha panel's recommendation.
MAY 2016
The recommendations are not acceptable said the former BCCI Chief.
Bishan Singh Bedi and Kirti Azad allege if the system is opened up then BCCI can get more capable and efficient cricket administrators
APR 2016
Rajasthan Cricket Association has written to the BCCI showing willingness to conduct IPL matches.
There have been protests over the IPL matches being held in Maharashtra, and the Bombay HC has come down heavily on the BCCI.
The former IPL Chairman had a unique suggestion for the BCCI.
BCCI faces scathing criticism from apex court for maintaining that any judicial interference in its functioning would compromise its autonomy.
MAR 2016
The ICC has been exposed for double standards in the way it has treated men and women at the World T20 in India.
Justice (retired) Mukul Mudgal, who was directed by the Delhi High Court to oversee preparations for the ICC World T20 at the DDCA, said that it was a big relief as matches are being held at the Feroz Shah Kotla.
The International Cricket Council has confirmed to Hong Kong officials that it was not specifically investigating Hong Kong over match-fixing, finally putting an end to speculation raised after ambiguous comments made this week by the bodyâs anti-corruption chief.
Sony Pictures Networks (SPN) has sold all its inventory for the ninth season of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) and expects to earn advertising revenue of about Rs 1,200 crore.
Alviro Petersen, the former South Africa opener, has emerged as the highest profile and most intriguing player to be sucked into the match-fixing scandal that has rocked South African cricket.
JAN 2016
According to figures released by the BCCI, Virat Kohli surpassed Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the highest paid cricketer in the ninth season of the Indian Premier League. Click to know how much your favorite cricketers are earning this season.
DEC 2015
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raina, who were part of the now-suspended CKS franchise, have been picked up by Pune and Rajkot, respectively. Here's the full draft of Indian and overseas players picked up for the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League, as covered by newspapers across the country.
Lalit Modi is back as the President of the Rajasthan Cricket Association after BJP leader Amin Pathan withdrew his no-confidence motion. Here's how the newspapers across India covered this news!
As new BCCI President opposed the idea of the 'Big Three' dominating and bullying the ICC, here's how Indian newspapers covered the story.
ICC match referee Jeff Crowe has rated the track at Nagpur, which hosted the third Test between India and South Africa, as âpoorâ, triggering a review of the performance of the pitch under the ICC Pitch Monitoring Process.
JUL 2015
Mehmood Abdi, Lalit Modi's lawyer, denies receiving any summons from the Enforcement Directorate on behalf of his client, as per a report in The Asian Age.
A reader voices her opinion in support of an article published in The Financial Express about the Indian media's biased coverage of the LalitGate controversy.
JUN 2015
media reports on BCCI's Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) Neeraj Kumar touring Bangladesh with the Indian cricket team as designated anti-corruption official.
Media coverage of BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur hinting at N Srinivasan's ouster from the ICC chairman's post, in a bid to clean up cricket.
APR 2015
Media coverage of Anurag Thakur's open letter to N Srinivasan asking him to share a list of "suspected bookies", a day after the BCCI secretary was issued a warning for being spotted with an alleged bookie.
Media coverage of The Essel Group's acknowledgement of its plans to re-enter the cricket world and make cricket a global sport.
Here's how Indian newspapers covered former Delhi police commissioner, Neeraj Kumar's appointment as the chief advisor of BCCI's Anti Corruption & Security Unit (ACSU) for a year.
Media coverage of the controversial presentation ceremony, following the Cricket World Cup 2015 final at the MCG. While ICC president Mustafa Kamal was denied his right to hand over the winners' trophy, ICC chairman N Srinivasan was roundly booed when his name was announced during the presentation ceremony.
MAR 2015
Press coverage of Lalit Modi's reaction to the attack on his Rajasthan Cricket Association supporters. The bus carrying his loyalists were attacked and prevented from reaching the venue to thwart the no-confidence motion passed against him.
Press Coverage on the eve of the Special General Body Meeting of the Rajasthan Cricket Association
FEB 2015
Media coverage of CAB's decision to move the Supreme Court seeking contempt proceedings against N Srinivasan and other BCCI officials for holding a meeting of its working committee to decide on holding AGM in March in alleged violation of the apex court direction.
Indian newspapers cover Rajasthan High Court's observation that the no-confidence motion by Amin Pathan was wholly illegal and arbitrary, as the meeting was held without notice and the requisite notice period of 21 days.
JAN 2015
Here's how the Indian media covered the landmark ruling of the Supreme Court, which barred N Srinivasan from contesting BCCI elections till such time he had "commercial interest in cricket".
DEC 2014
Media coverage of the Supreme Court reserving its verdict on the plea for barring N Srinivasan from seeking reelection as the BCCI president and terminating IPL franchisee Chennai Super Kings, owned by his company India Cements Limited.
The Supreme Court asked the BCCI to place before it a list of administrators and players having various commercial interests, including in the IPL and the Champions League T20.
The Supreme Court said that the onus is on Srinivasan to prove that there is no conflict of interest in his role as the BCCI president and owner of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings.
Indian media coverage of the Supreme Court reprimanding N Srinivasan for his 'conflict of interest' as the BCCI president and owner of IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, and its decision to defer the BCCI AGM to January 2015.
OCT 2014
Media coverage of the Lalit Modi Group's decision to move court against the new 'working president' of Rajasthan Cricket Association, Amin Pathan.
SEP 2014
Newspapers report Sanjay Patel's removal from the secretary's post by his own state association Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) after a court in Vadodara rejected his plea.
Media coverage of the ongoing BCCI-RCA tiff, and the subsequent intervention by the Rajasthan High Court
Lalit Modi reveals his comeback plan in an interview with SportBusiness International, after his passport was restored by the High Court.
Media coverage of Lalit Modi's reaction after the High Court restored his passport and set aside all orders against the RCA chief.
AUG 2014
RCA may take legal recourse regarding the reported move by the BCCI to form an ad-hoc committee to run the affairs of the state body.
Media coverage of Lalit Modi's re-election as the President of Nagaur Cricket Association.
JUN 2014
Media coverage of Lalit Modi's thoughts on Srinivasan becoming ICC Chairman.
MAY 2014
Clarke allegedly strong-armed the ICC into withdrawing an investigation into fixing in a match involving the England women's team.
BCCI President for IPL, Sunil Gavasakar revealed that two players were approached by bookies during the ongoing IPL season.
The vacation bench of the Supreme Court declines to reinstate Srinivasan as BCCI President.
The Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee will conduct probe against N Srinivasan and top cricketers in the IPL betting and spot-fixing scandal.
Lalit Modi talks about how he conceived the IPL and the current state of affairs within the league and the BCCI in his interview with Business Today.
Lalit Modi talks about the road ahead for RCA and the BCCI in an interview to Hindustan Times.
A thumping win for Lalit Modi in the Rajasthan Cricket Association by 24 votes out of 33 puts him back in the President's seat
Newly-elected RCA President Modi says BCCI can take action him but not his association
Honorary Secretary of the BCCI explains their rationale behind RCA suspension.
IPL founder makes comeback to cricket administration after winning Rajasthan Cricket Association election.
APR 2014
BCCI objects to Justice Mukul Mudgal heading the IPL probe panel; wants a fresh panel to conduct the inquiry.
A glimpse of news stories reported in the media on the Supreme Court proceedings regarding the IPL corruption scandal.
The Baroda Cricket Association remove the BCCI Secretary from its managing committee because his selection was unconstitutional.
Former IPL Chairman, Lalit Modi wants the CBI to investigate into the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal.
Former BCCI President, N Srinivasan named in IPL probe report submitted by retired Justice Mukul Mudgal; Supreme Court demands inquiry.
Coverage in the media on how RCA and other state associations are seeking clarification on BCCI's stance in legal tussle with the Supreme Court.
Cricket Association of Bihar chief alleges that JSCA President Amitabh Chaudhry is involved in corrupt practices; calls for CBI inquiry.
Wisden's take on how the Big Three of international cricket administration are jeopardising the future of the sport.
Lalit Modi explains why the BCCI cannot disaffiliate RCA if he is declared president.
Modi speaks about the charges levelled against him and recent developments in Indian cricket.
Newspaper reports of RCA's reaction to IPL matches being shifted from Jaipur to Ahmedabad.
Former New Zealand cricket captain, Chris Cairns revealed that he was interviewed by Scotland Yard for his alleged involvement in match-fixing.
The Federation of International Cricketers' Association expresses its disapproval of N Srinivasan having a potential role at ICC.
Newspaper reports on former BCCI President, Shashank Manohar's call to suspend IPL 2014.
The Supreme Court instructs Srinivasan to step down as BCCI chief. Calls his staying on nauseating for cricket.
An overview of the media coverage garnered after the Supreme Court's proposal to suspend CSK and RR.
MAR 2014
Glimpses of statements made by I.S Bindra in the media regarding the mismanagement at the helm of affairs at BCCI.
Regional Media Coverage pan-India of Lalit Modi calls for Srinivasan's ouster. IS Bindra blogs for his immediate removal.
JAN 2014
Media coverage after Supreme Court's observer NM Kasliwal allows Lalit Modi to contest RCA elections.
OCT 2013
The President of the Sri Ganganagar District Cricket Association, has filed a criminal complaint with the Marine Drive Police Station at Mumbai against N. Srinivasan.
The court Ms. Ruby Alka Gupta, learned additional District Judge - 02 at the Patilal House Courts New Delhi has held in its order obtained on October 19th 2013 that the suit filed by Mr Lalit Modi in February 2013 is maintainable.
A glimpse of the media coverage garnered after the Rajasthan High Court stayed the BCCI ban
MAY 2013
With international-level players like Sreesanth getting caught in spot fixing, donât you thing that the IPL plant that you planted is drying up, almost to death?
Lalit Modi, now in exile in London, was the architect of the billion-dollar cricket league. A league which has revolutionised the game completely, making India the true commercial epicentre of the sport.
Former chairman of the Indian Premier League said Thursday was the sad day for Indian cricket. Speaking to the media after three Rajasthan Royals players, including Sreesanth, was arrested allegedly for spot-fixing at least three separate IPL games, Modi slammed the current IPL organisers for "lack of governance."
Architect of the beleaguered Indian T20 league, Lalit Modi, came down hard on its chairman Rajeev Shukla as well as the BCCI for the current mess that the cash-rich tournament currently finds itself in following the arrests of Rajasthan Royals players S Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila on spot-fixing charges on Thursday.
MAR 2013
A special court on Monday took cognisance of the chargesheet filed by Mumbai police in Juhu rave party case, in which IPL player Rahul Sharma and actor couple Apoorva Agnihotri and Shilpa Agnihotri are among the accused.
Half-centuries by senior pro Yuvraj Singh and the talented Unmukt Chand helped North Zone cruise to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Central Zone to enter the Deodhar Trophy final, here on Monday.
Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has got a reprieve from the UK authorities which told India that Modi cannot be extradited without a court request.
FEB 2013
BCCI President N Srinivasan and disciplinary committee members Jyotiraditya Scindia and Arun Jaitley have been issued summons by a Delhi court on a plea by former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi.
NOV 2012
Modi made the allegations in the book âBookie Gambler Fixer Spy: A Journey to the Heart of Cricketâs Underworldâ written by British journalist Ed Hawkins.
Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has said that spot-fixing is "rife in the game" and that he has survived three attempts on his life for refusing to fix IPL matches.
Former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi has rubbished media reports that the Indian government has sought help of British authorities to deport him from the United Kingdom, saying such stories were based on "innuendo and misinformation".
The IPL brand, as a single entity including all the stakeholders, was valued at $4.13 billion in 2010, when the tournament was at its peak with former chairman Lalit Modi at the helm.
OCT 2012
Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi on Thursday, fired a fresh salvo at Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N Srinivasan, alleging that he is trying to "gift" the Hyderabad franchise to his "friends".
SEP 2012
Former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi has said allegations levelled in show cause notices by the ED for alleged forex law violations of over Rs 1,310 crore in the conduct of the T20 tournament in South Africa concerned "collective responsibilities" rather than being personal.
I've been advocating action from the IPL Governing Council for some time to ensure the future prosperity of brand IPL. They must act for the benefit of the supporters, owners, sponsors and all commercial partners but progress â if any â appears to be dangerously slow.
AUG 2012
A day after accusing the Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Rajeev Shukla of planning to start a Twenty20 League in the United Arab Emirates, former IPL boss Lalit Modi on Tuesday tweeted documents that allegedly supported his claims.
Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi has settled his libel case against England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke out-of-court, an ECB statement said on Tuesday.
JUN 2012
Former England captain Tony Greig has urged India to accept the "spirit of cricket is more important than generating billions of dollars". India is cricket's economic powerhouse, driving the finance of the global game through the sponsorship and broadcast deals that derive from the sport's huge popularity in the world's second most populous nation.
South Africa will host the fourth edition of the Champions League Twenty20 in October with Pakistan's Sialkot Stallions being the new entrant, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
Rehabilitating at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Yuvraj Singh on Tuesday said that hitting the nets after being treated for cancer is a "big achievement" for him and he is hoping for things to get better with each passing day.
Indian Premiere league, inventor, Lalith Modi is said to be on the Dawood hit list. According to the various city high police alert, Lalith was on the hit list during the IPL season. So, for this reason, his security was beefed up during the IPL series.
APR 2012
Jealousy could be the reason for negative attitudes in England towards the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), Delhi Daredevils batting star Kevin Pietersen said.
FEB 2012
A day after Shashank Manohar, who played a key role in bringing Sahara into the IPL fold in 2010 was asked to mediate the BCCI-Sahara talks, a senior BCCI official has categorically denied any further discussions with the corporate group.
Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi on Tuesday claimed that the auction for the 2009 edition of the cash-rich T20 tournament was "rigged" in favour of Chennai Super Kings whose owner, N Srinivasan, is now the president of the Indian Cricket Board.
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi on Saturday blamed BCCI president N Srinivasan's arrogant style of functioning for Sahara Group's decision to snap all the ties with the Cricket Board.
OCT 2011
Lalit has this week been officially recognised as one of the world's leading sports innovators at a prestigious International Sports Management Awards evening in London.
JUL 2011
The BCCI wields too much power according to FICA chief Tim May
West Indies legend Michael Holding criticises the BCCI for wielding too much power
JUN 2011
Somerset Entertainment Ventures deny that Lalit Modi is involved in their organisation
Richard Sydenham writes about the BCCI's domineering nature
Lalit Modi distances himself from having any links with the SLPL
MAY 2011
The Australian bowling legend credits Lalit Modi for a memorable spell with the IPL.
Samanth Subramanian provides an in-depth view of the emergence of the IPL under the guidance of Lalit Modi.
Lalit Modi and the Indian Premier League
APR 2011
'Only family believed in my idea'
LKM decides to speak out on the various allegations he's facing from the BCCI
Modi responds to allegations of corruption
Lalit Modi cites security concerns for not returning to India
Big Bash is no competition to the IPL, say experts
LKM responds to allegations of planning a rebel league in England.
MAY 2008
Lalit Modi reveals how his passion for cricket helped him create the Indian Premier League
JAN 1970
ICC lacks strong leadership in current times: ex-CEO Lorgat
The former ICC boss said barring Khawaja's peace slogans on shoes showed ICC lacked consistency in applying its rules
Waugh warns cricket boards for ignoring Test cricket
Australia Great Warns ICC, BCCI Over 'Irrelevant Legacy'
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