New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Rajeev Shukla, the vice president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Monday hailed the UPT20 League’s role in unearthing raw talent from Uttar Pradesh, revealing that 38 fast bowlers consistently clocking over 134 kmph have made it to the upcoming player auction following the success of the state body’s ‘Speed Hunt’ drive. The fourth edition of the state T20 league is set to kick off on August 14 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium through the openin…
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London, July 19 (IANS) The Indian men’s cricket team took a brief break from its on-field preparations to attend a special reception and dinner hosted by the High Commission of India at India House in London on Saturday. Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Kumaran Periasamy, welcomed the players and support staff, while BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla also addressed the gathering. Sharing pictures from the event, the BCCI wrote on X, “A memorable evening in London as #TeamIndia v…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) India’s cricket fraternity rose in unison to celebrate the national team’s historic victory in the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s with former India captain Ajinkya Rahane, all-rounder Irfan Pathan and women’s team captain Mithali Raj leading the tributes after Harmanpreet Kaur’s side crushed England by 270 runs in a memorable performance at the Home of Cricket.Rahane celebrated the achievement on social media, writing, “What a special win! Congratulations to Harmanpr…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Former India captain MS Dhoni, who is universally regarded as the best finisher in the modern game, is celebrating his 45th Birthday on Tuesday. On his special day, the sports fraternity shared heartwarming wishes on social media.Adding a unique touch to the celebrations, the FIFA World Cup 2026 instagram account shared a picture featuring Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, each with seven goals in the ongoing tournament, alongside the caption, “7 Goals. Tha…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Friday accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of “shielding big names” in the controversy over the alleged theft of donations at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple.The reactions came after an FIR was lodged against eight people in the case and following the resignations of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and Trust member Anil Mishra.Addressing reporters after his visit to the Ram Temple, AAP national Convener Arvind K…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday said that the induction of 13 ministers into the new Karnataka Cabinet, led by newly sworn-in Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, reflects a “good balance” of representation from various sections of society.Congress MP Rajeev Shukla said: “The balance of the new Cabinet is very good.””With 14 ministers, the Cabinet reflects a strong balance of representation in terms of regions and communities. From a leadership perspective, it is a good beginning,”…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has arrived at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to watch the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 contest between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a fixture that carries huge significance for both teams if they are to maintain themselves in the race to the playoffs.Apart from Gambhir, dressed in a black shirt and blue jeans, his wife Natasha has also accompanied him to the stadium, and so has India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. Gamb…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi has welcomed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to introduce stricter regulations for IPL players, calling it a step in the “right direction” to safeguard the integrity of the league.Praising the board and its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) for acting against potential security threats and honey-trapping concerns, Modi said he was “glad” the BCCI had responded strongly after repeat…
Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) The BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla said the governing body is rolling out stricter regulations for all IPL players to improve transparency and strengthen security arrangements during the tournament. Shukla stated that fans and outsiders will no longer be allowed to meet players inside team hotels or buses, with the new rules expected to be implemented in the coming days to ensure tighter protocols and better protection for cricketers throughout the league.”New rules are …
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated six modern indoor cricket academies across North-East India. This initiative aims to improve the game’s infrastructure and harness the region’s sporting potential.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) developed these facilities, which were unveiled virtually during a state event in Gangtok. The academies are located in Rangpo (Sikkim), Doimukh (Arunachal Pradesh), Imphal (Manipur), Madankurklang (Me…