New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) As India’s batting legend Sachin Tendulkar is celebrating his 53rd birthday on Friday, the cricket fraternity took to social media to extend heartfelt wishes.Conferred the Bharat Ratna in 2014, Tendulkar is a veteran of 15,921 runs in 200 Tests, besides amassing 18,426 runs in 463 ODIs. He had been a part of the Indian team at ODI World Cups since 1992 but had to wait till 2011 to fulfil his ultimate dream of clinching the World Cup after missing out on five previous o…
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Rangpo (Sikkim), April 23 (IANS) BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia on Thursday inspected the newly built indoor cricket academy at the Sikkim Cricket Ground in Mining, Rangpo, ahead of its formal inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 28.The Rs 23-crore facility, developed within the premises of the Sikkim Cricket Association (SICA) ground, features modern amenities including net practice areas, a gymnasium, a swimming pool, and other infrastructure aimed at raising cricket training s…
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi launched a scathing critique of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday, accusing the governing body of “killing” its players through “hectic scheduling”, emphasising that players need “off time” to spend with their families. Earlier, several reports suggested that head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill are reportedly not happy with BCCI deciding to schedule the Afghanistan Test jus…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) on Wednesday unveiled the new Team India jersey for the upcoming two ODIs and three T20I matches during the upcoming India vs South Africa Deaf Cricket Series 2026, set to take place at Sinoville Cricket Club, Pretoria, South Africa, from April 25 to May 2.The unveiling ceremony was conducted in the presence of IDCA Support Partners, IDCA board members, and the Indian Deaf Cricket Team participating in this prestigious tournam…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Mithun Manhas on Wednesday remembered the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, marking one year since the deadly attack, and wished the Almighty would provide strength to those ‘still battling the loss of their family’. “One year since the horrific terrorist attack on Hindu’s at Pahalgam. May Lord Shiva give strength to those who are still battling the loss of their loved ones !! #Neverforget #PahalgamAtt…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) From going unsold at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction to winning the trophy this year with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and then making her debut at the iconic WACA Stadium in Perth – India pacer Sayali Satghare has had a few months that even the most vivid dreams could not have scripted.Now, Sayali, who’s coming off playing for West Zone in the Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi-Day Trophy, is channelling that momentum into something she believes c…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals team manager Ravinder Singh Bhinder has been fined INR 1 lakh for breaching the BCCI IPL Players’ and Match Officials’ Area (PMOA) protocols during Match 16 of the ongoing season against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on April 10.The breach related to the use of a mobile phone in the team dugout by Bhinder, more popularly known as Romi, which is prohibited under Article 4.1.1 of the PMOA guidelines. The incident came to …
Durban, April 17 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes the upcoming five-game T20I series against South Africa offers ideal preparation ahead of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup. With five matches lined up, the first of which takes place at the Kingsmead Stadium on Friday evening, the focus for India is on fine-tuning their approach and personnel for the T20 World Cup.“Last time we met them was at the ODI World Cup final. It was a great match and a great memory to remember for a lifet…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) team manager Romi Bhinder has been fined Rs 1 lakh and handed an official warning for using a mobile phone inside the dugout during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on April 10. The Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) of the BCCI has issued a show-cause notice to Bhinder over the usage of a device during the match and sought his response within the next 48 hours.BCCI…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Jay Shah has been named to the Young Global Leaders Class of 2026 by the World Economic Forum. This recognition shows his growing influence in shaping the future of global cricket.Shah, who was the youngest secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has played an important role in various aspects of the sport’s development.He has overseen key parts of the Indian Premier League, promoted the …