New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia lauded the efforts of ground staff and organisers after the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) commenced on schedule despite challenging weather conditions.The match, held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium (ACA), was marred by persistent rainfall in the days leading up to the fixture, along with showers just hours before the scheduled star…
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New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) As countdown to the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League has ended with defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru beating Sunrisers Hyderabad, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia expressed his excitement for what promises to be another thrilling season of the tournament.Saikia was in attendance at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium along with ICC chair Jay Shah, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal and other BCCI officials. Veteran Telugu actor Venkatesh Daggubati was also present dur…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will release the schedule for the first 20 days of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 by March 12, said secretary Devajit Saikia. The 19th edition of the IPL will run from March 28 to May 31, after the initial window was between March 26 and May 30. “We plan to announce the IPL 2026 schedule by March 12. For now, we are going to announce the IPL schedule for the first 20 days,” Saikia told IANS on Tuesday. It is unders…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will host its annual awards ceremony on March 15 in New Delhi, where five Indian teams that won ICC trophies over the past year will be honoured, said secretary Devajit Saikia. The BCCI awards ceremony titled ‘NAMAN’, will celebrate India’s recent success in ICC events across formats and age groups, as well as honour the best performers in international and domestic games in the 2024/25 season.“The BCCI Awards ceremo…
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Team India on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, defeating New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India secured a resounding 96-run victory in the summit clash to lift the trophy in front of a packed home crowd.India’s triumph marks a historic achievement as the team successfully defends the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title, becoming the first side in the history of the to…
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) Hailing India’s historic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia said the back-to-back triumph underlines the team’s dominance in world cricket and marks a proud moment for the entire nation. India scripted history on Sunday after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to win three Men’s T20 World Cup titles while also s…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia praised the thrilling ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semifinal between the India national cricket team and England national cricket team at Wankhede Stadium, saying the contest had “tension, thunderous cheers and unforgettable moments.”Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Saikia said the high-intensity clash on Thursday evening captured the excitement and drama of the tournament, with the electrifying atmo…
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated the Indian team after its thrilling semifinal victory over England, praising the side for their composure and match-winning performances. India secured their place in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after edging England in a high-scoring encounter at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.Saikia lauded the team’s overall performance and highlighted the contributions of several key …
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia, head coach Gautam Gambhir and others extended their wishes for Holi to all those celebrating and hoped the festival of colours would bring joy and happiness to everyone’s lives.“May the colours of Holi fill your life with joy, happiness, and prosperity! Wishing a fun-filled celebration,” Saikia wrote on X.India head coach Gautam Gambhir shared, “Wishing everyone a very happy & colourful Hol…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Joy and celebration filled the air at Eden Gardens as International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah, along with BCCI president Mithun Manhas, secretary Devajit Saikia, vice-president Rajeev Shukla and others, was seen soaking in the vibrant atmosphere during India’s nervy win over the West Indies in the T20 World Cup Super 8 contest.BCCI secretary Saikia shared glimpses from the stadium of what were described as “joyous moments at Edens”.In the pictures shared b…