Tendulkar in Parliament because of Sonia Gandhi: Rajeev Shukla

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 00:14

Congress President Sonia Gandhi had recommended Sachin Tendulkar`s name for nomination to Rajya Sabha, according to BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, who also hinted that the government may consider conferring the prestigious `Bharat Ratna` on the iconic cricketer after his retirement.

Oz media says Watson`s injury was certain due to heavy schedule

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 12:45

The Australian media has said that `The Black Knight` Shane Watson`s injury problems were almost certain because of his heavy work schedule in this year.

SA to host Pakistan to fill in for shortened Indian visit

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 17:06

Left in the lurch after India shortened its tour, South Africa will now host Pakistan for a three-match ODI and two-match Twenty20 series from November 18, the two countries` boards announced on Tuesday.

CSA affiliates divided over sacrificing Haroon Lorgat

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 17:47

Cricket South Africa (CSA) affiliates are divided over letting its chief executive Haroon Lorgat go to save the board from financial ruin in the on-going spat with the BCCI.

Kanpur to host 3rd ODI between India and West Indies

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 16:27

The BCCI on Saturday officially allotted the third cricket One-Day International between India and West Indies scheduled on November 27 to Kanpur.

IPL fixing: FIR filed against Srinivasan, Meiyappan

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 00:40

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi`s legal counsel Mahmood Abdi on Friday lodged an FIR against BCCI president N Srinivasan and his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan at a local police station charging them of fixing an IPL VI match between CSK and Rajasthan Royals held on May 12.

Jagan case: Srinivasan, other accused appear in CBI court

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 13:19

India Cements MD and BCCI president N Srinivasan, an accused in the illegal assets case involving YSR Congress leader Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, on Friday appeared before a special court here along with others chargesheeted by the CBI in the high-profile case.

India’s squad for West Indies series announced: Zaheer Khan ignored, Ishant Sharma retains place

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 20:17

Veteran paceman Zaheer Khan has been ignored for the upcoming West Indies series in the squad announced by the BCCI on Thursday.

I offered to step aside: Lorgat

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 18:39

Cricket South Africa (CSA) CEO Haroon Lorgat has said that stepping aside from dealing with the BCCI was his decision as he didn`t want to create any hurdle in the way of upcoming bilateral series between the two countries.

Political slugfest mars day one of HP-Goa Ranji match

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 19:37

In a dramatic turn of events, the Ranji Trophy Group C match between Himachal Pradesh and Goa was cancelled but later resumed on Sunday after BCCI president N Srinivasan intervened to sort out a political tug of war.

BCCI terminates Pune Warriors’ IPL contract

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 15:01

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has terminated the contract of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Pune Warriors over payment issues.

IPL spot-fixing: SC-appointed probe panel invites info on Meiyappan

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 16:39

The Supreme Court-appointed committee probing the IPL spot-fixing scandal has called on people having any information on the allegations of betting against BCCI President N Srinivasan`s son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan and other accused to share their inputs with the panel.