Senior India bowler Jasprit Bumrah has said he refused the Indian Test captaincy, offered to him by the Indian cricket board (BCCI) during the Indian Premier League. Speaking to Sky Sports, Bumrah said that he was managing his workload and needed to be smarter to play for a prolonged amount of time. Bumrah, who has…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) implemented limitations on family accompaniment during international tours after India’s 3-1 loss against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series. But it continues to be a point of debate.Recently, Virat Kohli expressed his disappointment about the limitation on families accompanying players on tours, but the board,…
Mohammed Siraj (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mohammed Siraj has expressed his delight over the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to lift the saliva ban ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He believes that this move will aid bowlers in finding reverse swing, even in conditions that are not conducive…
NEW DELHI: Former India captain and 1983 World Cup-winning legend Kapil Dev has weighed in on the ongoing debate over cricketers’ families travelling during extended tours, calling for a balanced approach.The BCCI recently introduced a new policy following India’s 1-3 Test series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, restricting family presence on tours longer…
Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli opened up BCCI’s new rule on restricting families while players are on tour. The 36-year-old, who recently helped India win the Champions Trophy title for the third time after 2002 and 2013, said that families have a big role to play when players go through rough patches on tours. Following…
Virat Kohli (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Top Indian cricketing stars along with the legends of the game on Saturday attended BCCI’s annual Naman awards in Mumbai with Jasprit Bumrah and Smirti Mandhana bagging top honours — the Best International Cricketer of the Year awards. From ODI and Test skipper Rohit Sharma, T20I captain Suryakumar…
Sairaj Bahutule (Photo credit: MCA) MUMBAI: Former India and Mumbai leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule has quit the BCCI‘s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru due to personal reasons. Bahutule was the bowling coach at the CoE since November 2021. Friday was his last day in ‘office.’“Yes, I have quit the COE due to personal/family reasons. I am…
Captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir with chief selector Ajit Agarkar. NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Ian Healy has cautioned cricket teams to remain watchful of team discipline following the BCCI‘s introduction of a strict 10-point code of conduct for players. This comes after India’s 1-3 defeat to Australia in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy.Healy,…
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NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday introduced strict new norms for players aimed at fostering discipline, unity and a positive team environment, while upholding professional standards and ensuring operational efficiency during tours and series.By promoting unity and enhancing operational efficiency, the BCCI aims to cultivate an environment that…