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Politics vs cricket leaves Champions Trophy up in the air

The Champions Trophy is slated to be played across three venues -- Lahore, Rawalpindi and Karachi -- from February 19 to March 9 next year.

Pakistan says no to hybrid model for Champions Trophy

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi asserted that his board are 'not prepared to accept a hybrid model' for the upcoming Champions Trophy in February next year and that the PCB are preparing to host the entirety of the tournament in Pakistan.

BCB received security assurance from Jay Shah: Faruque

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed said he has received assurance regarding the security of the Bangladesh team for the upcoming India tour from BCCI secretary Jay Shah.

India names Morne Morkel as new bowling coach

India has appointed former South Africa Test fast bowler Morne Morkel as its bowling coach, the country's cricket board said Wednesday.

Gaekwad, former India batter and coach, dies at 71

The Mumbai-born cricketer played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India between 1975 and 1987, before becoming a selector, and later, the coach of the national team. Gaekwad was the coach of the Indian team that finished runners-up at the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy.

Gautam Gambhir appointed as India head coach

"It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr Gautam Gambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team," Jay Shah, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement.

BCCI announces $15 million World Cup team prize

India's World Cup-winning cricket team will share prize money of nearly $15 million, the national cricket board said Sunday, as a reward for their "talent, determination, and sportsmanship".

'T20 World Cup will be my last one': Dravid confirms India team departure

At a press conference ahead of India's first game against Ireland in New York, Dravid stated he will not reapply for the role, with the BCCI advertising the role from last month.

I would love to coach the Indian team: Gambhir

"How can I help India win the World Cup - I think it's not me that will help India win the World Cup, it is 140 crore Indians that will help India win the World Cup," Gambhir said.

December 12, 2017
December 12, 2017

BCCI refuses 850 crore compensation fee to IPL team

The BCCI, in its Special General Meeting, refuses to pay a compensation price of Rs 850 crore to defunct Indian Premier League franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala.

August 8, 2017
August 8, 2017

Pakistan says India tournament must be moved

Pakistani cricket authorities call for an upcoming tournament in India to be moved to a neutral venue, citing security fears in the South Asian country.

May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017

Indian cricket board raises concerns after Manchester attack

The Indian cricket board has sent a security officer to England amid concerns over team safety in the Champions Trophy following the Manchester bomb attack.

May 7, 2017
May 7, 2017

India to participate in Champions Trophy - BCCI

India will participate in next month's Champions Trophy in England and Wales, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said after a special general meeting on Sunday.

May 4, 2017
May 4, 2017

India uncertainty unsettling advertisers, Star tells ICC

Star Sports have raised concerns with cricket's governing body that advertisers might steer clear of the Champions Trophy if India opted against competing at the tournament in England, an official from the broadcaster has told Reuters.

April 26, 2017
April 26, 2017

India's Champions Trophy in doubt

India's participation in the forthcoming Champions Trophy 2017 remains in doubt after Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) rejected International Cricket Council's (ICC) additional 'USD 100 million' offer in the ongoing tussle between the two bodies regarding the new revenue model.

April 18, 2017
April 18, 2017

Srini barred from going to ICC meet

Former BCCI president N Srinivasan cannot represent the Board at the ICC meeting next week as he has been held guilty of conflict of interest, the Supreme Court said on Monday.

April 6, 2017
April 6, 2017

India to consider player demands for increased pay

The Indian board (BCCI) will consider a further increase in salaries for its contracted players after leading cricketers expressed dissatisfaction with the pay raise announced last month.

April 5, 2017
April 5, 2017

Team India want further pay hike

Former India team director Ravi Shastri feels the top-ranked Indian cricketers are being "paid peanuts" compared to their English and Australian counterparts and said that the BCCI should equally remunerate those Test players who weren't able to bag IPL contracts.

April 3, 2017
April 3, 2017

N Srinivasan's return to ICC might leave BCCI without Bangladesh, Sri Lanka's support

Indian Cricket Board‘s (BCCI) move to stall the proposed constitutional and financial reforms in the ICC may suffer a roadblock if BCCI tries to send N Srinivasan as its representative at the world body’s Board Meeting.