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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.

January 9, 2017
January 9, 2017

Hyderabad will host BD Test: Hyderabad Cricket Association

India’s Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) today rubbished speculations that the organisation will not host the India-Bangladesh Test scheduled in the southern city of Hyderabad from February 13 due to fund crunch.

January 6, 2017
January 6, 2017

Sachin, Sunil laud Dhoni

With most of the cricketing fraternity still reeling from Mahendra Singh Dhoni's shocking decision to step down as captain of the Indian ODI and T20I teams on Wednesday night, there were few who could wrap their heads around the news fast enough to react.

January 3, 2017
January 3, 2017

Cricket: Sunil Gavaskar wants Sourav Ganguly as BCCI boss

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has pitched for another former skipper Sourav Ganguly to take over as the head of Indian cricket board after the Supreme Court sacked Anurag Thakur as President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Secretary Ajay Shirke.

January 2, 2017
January 2, 2017

Cricket: Indian court orders dismissal of BCCI chief

India's Supreme Court ordered the dismissal Monday of Anurag Thakur as president of the country's powerful cricket board over the failure to enact recommended reforms.

January 2, 2017
January 2, 2017

Cricket: Aussies to prepare in Dubai for India

Australia plan to prepare for their Indian Test series in Dubai as team officials seek more control over the state of practice pitches, reports said Monday.

January 1, 2017
January 1, 2017

PCB to sue BCCI for unplayed Test series

Pakistan cricket chiefs have said they will sue India for failing to honour a 2014 deal to play a bilateral Test series.

December 22, 2016
December 22, 2016

Unnecessary pressure on BCCI: Thakur

BCCI president Anurag Thakur said there are few recommendations by justice Lodha Committee which the board members feel are not practical to implement but they have not been able to convey the same as the body has not given them time for last two months.

November 24, 2016
November 24, 2016

BCCI threatens Champions Trophy pullout

The Indian Cricket Board's relations with the ICC, headed by Shashank Manohar, hit a new low after Indian women's cricket team was docked six points for not playing bilateral series with Pakistan between August 1 to October 31 as per agreement.

November 23, 2016
November 23, 2016

India women’s cricket team penalised by ICC for skipping Pakistan matches

The International Cricket Council has docked six points of Indian women’s cricket team after they skipped all their three matches against Pakistan in the ICC women’s championship competition.

November 21, 2016
November 21, 2016

Lodha panel urges SC to dismiss BCCI's top brass

The entire administration of the BCCI should be removed, the Lodha Committee has urged the Supreme Court.