IPL will go on, need to weed out corrupt: Shukla

Last Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 18:24

Unfazed by the IPL spot-fixing scandal, the event`s chairman Rajiv Shukla today insisted that the Twenty20 tournament will "go on", saying the only way to cleanse cricket is to "weed out corrupt elements" from the game.

Rajiv Shukla slams BJP for frequently demanding PM`s resignation

Last Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013, 19:47

Union Minister Rajiv Shukla criticised the BJP for "frequently demanding" the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and stalling the Parliament session proceedings.

Talks on induction of 10th IPL team to be held soon: Shukla

Last Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013, 18:57

IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla has said that discussions on inducting another team in the cash-rich Twenty20 league would be held soon after the end of the ongoing sixth edition.

BCCI appreciates new stadium in Raipur

Last Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013, 20:56

BCCI is initially impressed with the facilities at the newly-built Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium but will analyse the preparedness of the venue to host international matches through the two IPL matches, here.

Sachin Tendulkar should be allowed to retire on his terms: Shukla

Last Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013, 16:37

BCCI official Rajeev Shukla feels that Sachin Tendulkar should be allowed to retire on his own terms considering the huge contribution the veteran batsman has made to Indian cricket.

No threat to IPL matches: Rajiv Shukla

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 16:56

After Sri Lanka Cricket Players` Association expressed concerns over ongoing attacks against Sri Lankan nationals in Tamil Nadu, Rajiv Shukla said that there is no threat to the upcoming tournament.

Dhawan ‘biggest discovery’ of Indian cricket: Rajiv Shukla

Last Updated: Saturday, March 16, 2013, 17:06

Congress leader and Indian Premier League (IPL) chief Rajiv Shukla on Saturday congratulated left-handed opener Shikhar Dhawan for his outstanding knock on his debut game against Australia in the third Test match in Mohali.

`Issue of direct flights between India-Aus to be taken up`

Last Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013, 15:09

The issue of direct flight connectivity between India and Australia, a long-pending demand of the Indian diaspora here, will be raised with the government, an Indian Minister has said.

This auction was only meant for filling places: Shukla

Last Updated: Sunday, February 3, 2013, 18:30

The IPL players` auction for the sixth edition of the tournament held today was not exactly a grand affair but chairman Rajeev Shukla said that franchises wanted to only fill specific slots in their squads, adding that a full-fledged auction will be held next year.

Shukla mocks at BJP over new chief`s appointment

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 22:26

Union Minister Rajiv Shukla went on to take potshots at the BJP, seeking to know the "mystery" behind "overnight coup" involving the appointment of Rajnath Singh.

Shukla mocks at BJP over new chief`s appointment

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 21:07

Rajiv Shukla took potshots at the saffron outfit seeking to know the "mystery" behind "overnight coup" involving the appointment of BJP prez.

There was no pressure on Sachin to retire from ODI`s: Shukla

Last Updated: Monday, December 24, 2012, 18:12

Senior BCCI functionary and IPL Chairman, Rajiv Shukla, on Tuesday denied reports that Sachin Tendulkar was forced to retire from one-day cricket, saying it was purely his decision.