Rajput alleges interference by MCA apex council members
4 years, 3 months ago

Rajput alleges interference by MCA apex council members

The Hindu  

Lalchand Rajput, the chairman of Mumbai Cricket Association’s Cricket Improvement Committee, has alleged select members of the apex council of trying to influence CIC during the coaches’ appointment procedure. READ: MCA CIC to conduct interviews for coach, other positions “We respect Mr. Sachin Tendulkar but his name is used unnecessarily everywhere to put pressure that Sachin has recommended X, Y and Z. Stressing that the CIC, which also includes former Test cricketers Raju Kulkarni and Sameer Dighe, is “here to improve Mumbai's cricket and will take some harsh decisions” if required, Rajput concluded with: “We are all no-nonsense persons who will not succumb to such tactics and pressure. We will do our job diligently and work in the framework of the constitution.” READ: Jay Bista set to leave Mumbai Rajput singled out Amit Dani, the former Mumbai assistant coach who is the only elected first-class cricketer in the apex council, for allegedly trying to influence him.

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ISL 2024-25: Chennaiyin hosts Odisha FC aiming for late surge towards playoff race
1 day, 17 hours ago

ISL 2024-25: Chennaiyin hosts Odisha FC aiming for late surge towards playoff race

The Hindu  

Chennaiyin FC will look to revive its Indian Super League 2024-25 campaign when it hosts Odisha FC in its first match of the year, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday. Owen Coyle’s men are reeling in 10th place in the points table and have recorded only one win in their last seven games, ending 2024 with a frustrating …

Kulkarni will return as a Mumbai selector after almost two decades, having been a part of Dilip Vengsarkar’s selection committee for four years starting 2002-03.
1 year, 8 months ago

Kulkarni will return as a Mumbai selector after almost two decades, having been a part of Dilip Vengsarkar’s selection committee for four years starting 2002-03.

The Hindu  

Raju Kulkarni, the former India pacer, has been appointed as the chairman of Mumbai’s men’s senior selection committee for the forthcoming domestic season. The Mumbai Cricket Association announced selection panels on Wednesday after the Cricket Improvement Committee headed by Lalchand Rajput conducted interviews of shortlisted candidates last week. Kulkarni will thus return as a Mumbai selector after almost two decades, …

Chetan Sharma to continue as chairman of BCCI senior men's selection committee; board announces five-member panel
2 years ago

Chetan Sharma to continue as chairman of BCCI senior men's selection committee; board announces five-member panel

Hindustan Times  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday announced the reappointment of Chetan Sharma as the chairman of selectors, and further announced four names for the Senior Men’s National Selection Committee. “BCCI announces All-India Senior Men Selection Committee appointments. Mr Chetan Sharma recommended for the role of Chairman of the senior men’s selection committee,” read a tweet from …

DDCA selectors likely to be shown the door after Delhi’s poor Ranji Trophy campaign
2 years ago

DDCA selectors likely to be shown the door after Delhi’s poor Ranji Trophy campaign

The Hindu  

As the hunt continues for the scapegoats for Delhi’s poor campaign so far in the ongoing Ranji Trophy championship, coach Abhay Sharma, selectors Gagan Khoda, Mayank Sidana and Anil Bharadwaj appear to be the soft targets. After host Saurashtra crushed Delhi by 214 runs with more than a day to spare on Thursday, the Delhi & District Cricket Association appears …

BCCI-appointed CAC interviews Ajay Ratra, Chetan Sharma, S Sharath among former players for selection panel spots
2 years ago

BCCI-appointed CAC interviews Ajay Ratra, Chetan Sharma, S Sharath among former players for selection panel spots

Firstpost  

The shortlisted candidates made presentations before the panel, which will be submitting its recommendations to the board this week. Ajay Ratra, Amay Khurasiya, and S Sharath are among the former players interviewed for a spot in India’s senior men’s selection panel, as per ESPNCricinfo. The need for a new selector from East Zone would have arisen irrespective of BCCI inviting …

CAC likely to meet in Mumbai on Dec 29 to interview incumbent selectors, Chetan could be short-listed again: Report
2 years ago

CAC likely to meet in Mumbai on Dec 29 to interview incumbent selectors, Chetan could be short-listed again: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising Ashok Malhotra, Sulakshana Naik and Jatin Paranjpe, is likely to meet in Mumbai on December 29 to interview the prospective candidates for the new national selection panel. BCCI logo It is understood that BCCI are in the process of shortlisting the names for interview and last committee's chairman Chetan Sharma has a bright chance of …

BCCI Apex Council meeting: No discussions on Team India’s performance, status of jersey sponsors discussed
2 years ago

BCCI Apex Council meeting: No discussions on Team India’s performance, status of jersey sponsors discussed

The Hindu  

Contrary to speculations that the Board of Control for Cricket in India would review the Indian team’s performance in the T20 World Cup and the recently-concluded ODI series against Bangladesh, the apex council did not even discuss the issue as it was not part of the agenda. The apex council discussed the status of two of its premier jersey sponsors …

BCCI appoints Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape and Sulakshana Naik in new Cricket Advisory Committee
2 years, 1 month ago

BCCI appoints Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape and Sulakshana Naik in new Cricket Advisory Committee

The Hindu  

Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape have replaced Madan Lal and Rudra Pratap Singh, respectively, in the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s Cricket Advisory Committee. Malhotra, the former Test cricketer who recently completed his term as the first president of the Indian Cricketers’ Association, will chair the committee. The first task of the committee will be to shortlist candidates …

MCA treasurer requests president to call AC meeting for discussing Mumbai's disastrous show
3 years ago

MCA treasurer requests president to call AC meeting for discussing Mumbai's disastrous show

The Hindu  

The disastrous show by the Mumbai team has prompted Mumbai Cricket Association treasurer Jagdish Achrekar to write to the cricket body's chief Vijay Patil, urging him to call an urgent Apex Council meeting. READ: Mumbai, which is a strong domestic side and has won many coveted tournaments in the past, also endured a forgettable outing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali …

BCCI appoints three-member committee to look after JKCA affairs
3 years, 6 months ago

BCCI appoints three-member committee to look after JKCA affairs

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has formed a three-member administrative sub-committee to look after the affairs of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association. The committee - which will be headed by Brigadier Anil Gupta, along with advocate Sunil Sethi and former cricketer Mithun Manhas - will be looking after the cricket body until the elections are held …

MCA apex council to discuss Ankeet Chavan’s letter
3 years, 6 months ago

MCA apex council to discuss Ankeet Chavan’s letter

The Hindu  

The Mumbai Cricket Association apex council, on Friday, is set to discuss Ankeet Chavan's letter, following the left-arm spinner having served his suspension in the 2013 IPL corruption scandal. READ: Ankeet Chavan awaits ban revocation letter from BCCI to return to competitive cricket Awaits clearance Since the suspension period is over, Chavan is awaiting a formal clearance from the BCCI …

MCA Ombudsman to ‘look into’ Rajput’s complaints
3 years, 7 months ago

MCA Ombudsman to ‘look into’ Rajput’s complaints

The Hindu  

Mumbai Cricket Association Ombudsman and Ethics Officer Justice V Tahilramani has promised to look into former India opener Lalchand Rajput’s complaint about reinstatement of Cricket Improvement Committee. The 59-year-old Rajput, who played two Tests and four ODIs, headed the erstwhile CIC of the MCA, which comprised former India Test players Raju Kulkarni and Sameer Dighe. To reinstate CIC, which was …

MCA seeks application for senior Mumbai team coach's post
3 years, 7 months ago

MCA seeks application for senior Mumbai team coach's post

The Hindu  

Despite the controversy surrounding the eligibility of the Cricket Improvement Committee, the Mumbai Cricket Association has initiated the process of appointing the head coach for Mumbai’s senior men’s team. At least 50 First Class appearances, National Cricket Academy certification, being a resident of Mumbai and prior coaching experience - either with a state team or an Indian Premier League franchise …

Salil Ankola distances himself from claims by Rajput, Kulkarni
3 years, 8 months ago

Salil Ankola distances himself from claims by Rajput, Kulkarni

The Hindu  

Salil Ankola, the Mumbai chief selector, has distanced himself from the claims that selectors were willing to testify about interference by the Mumbai Cricket Association office-bearers in selection decisions. “This is to inform about the recent series of allegations made by Cricket Improvement Committee on ‘interference of secretaries in selection process’,” Ankola stated in a statement issued on Monday. “There …

Lalchand Rajput seeks reinstatement of his CIC
3 years, 9 months ago

Lalchand Rajput seeks reinstatement of his CIC

The Hindu  

Lalchand Rajput, who was involved in a bitter tussle with the Mumbai Cricket Association office-bearers during his brief stint as the chairman of the Cricket Improvement Committee, has filed a complaint to the MCA Ombudsman, Justice Vijaya Tahilramani, alleging wrongful termination of the CIC and requesting reinstatement of the three-member committee. After being at loggerheads with office-bearers over the appointment …

Ramesh Powar appointed Mumbai coach for Vijay Hazare Trophy
3 years, 11 months ago

Ramesh Powar appointed Mumbai coach for Vijay Hazare Trophy

The Hindu  

The long wait for Mumbai’s coach for the Vijay Hazare Trophy ended on Tuesday when Ramesh Powar, the former Mumbai and India off-spinner, was handed over the reins of the team. Powar replaces close friend Amit Pagnis, who took responsibility for Mumbai’s mediocre outing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. READ: Internal squabble delays appointment of Mumbai coach While the …

Internal squabble delays appointment of Mumbai coach
3 years, 11 months ago

Internal squabble delays appointment of Mumbai coach

The Hindu  

Office-bearers of the Mumbai Cricket Association and its Cricket Improvement Committee have been involved in a bitter tussle over the appointment of the senior team’s coach for the forthcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. On Friday, the MCA wrote to Lalchand Rajput, the CIC chairman, to approve the appointment of Mumbai stalwart Amol Muzumdar as the successor of Amit Pagnis - who …

Chetan Sharma appointed new chairman of selectors; Abbey Kuruvilla, Debashis Mohanty in panel
4 years ago

Chetan Sharma appointed new chairman of selectors; Abbey Kuruvilla, Debashis Mohanty in panel

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday announced the appointments for the All-India Senior Selection Committee. Former Indian pacer Chetan Sharma was named as the chairman of the selection committee. The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Madan Lal, Rudra Pratap Singh, Sulakshana Naik on Thursday met virtually to select three members of the All-India Senior Selection Committee. At …

Ganguly endorsement issue unlikely to crop up
4 years ago

Ganguly endorsement issue unlikely to crop up

The Hindu  

Despite whispers in some sections about Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly’s seemingly questionable conduct of endorsing products of the Board’s sponsors, the issue is unlikely to crop up during Thursday’s Annual General Meeting in Ahmedabad. Nobody wants to offend the office-bearers.” A few representatives were discussing the possibility of one of the six office-bearers questioning …

Selectors’ eligibility on MCA apex council agenda - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Selectors’ eligibility on MCA apex council agenda - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The apex council of the Mumbai Cricket Association on Tuesday is set to finalise the eligibility criteria for selection committee members for various teams for the forthcoming season. Coach conundrum Despite Sulakshan Kulkarni, whose earlier three-year stint as the Mumbai coach included the Ranji title in 2012-13, emerging as a clear favourite among the 24 candidates interviewed last week, the …

MCA CIC to conduct interviews for coach, other positions on Wednesday
4 years, 4 months ago

MCA CIC to conduct interviews for coach, other positions on Wednesday

The Hindu  

The Mumbai Cricket Association on Monday announced that its newly formed Cricket Improvement Committee will conduct interviews of shortlisted candidates for various positions, including that of senior men’s team coach, on Wednesday. “Cricket Improvement Committee of the Mumbai Cricket Association will be conducting interviews of the shortlisted candidates for the positions of various team coaches on Wednesday, 9th September from …

BCCI's Apex Council meet on July 17; India's FTP, domestic season to be discussed
4 years, 6 months ago

BCCI's Apex Council meet on July 17; India's FTP, domestic season to be discussed

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has called for an online Apex Council meeting on July 17 to discuss India’s Future Tours and Program and the domestic cricket structure. The nine-member panel met for the last time on May 9 for an online meeting, and this time around, they are likely to discuss on the tax issues for …

Former India captain Kapil Dev resigns from Cricket Advisory Committee after being served conflict of interest notice
5 years, 3 months ago

Former India captain Kapil Dev resigns from Cricket Advisory Committee after being served conflict of interest notice

Firstpost  

Kapil Dev, who was named head of the committee in July 2019, was one of three members of the CAC, along with Rangaswamy and Anshuman Gaekwad Days after Shantha Rangaswamy stepped down as a Cricket Advisory Committee member after being served a conflict of interest notice by Board of Control for Cricket in India’s ethics officer Justice DK Jain, former …

Saba Karim helps Maharashtra Cricket Association avoid faux pas
5 years, 3 months ago

Saba Karim helps Maharashtra Cricket Association avoid faux pas

The Hindu  

A major faux pas has probably been averted with the BCCI’s General Manager, Cricket Operations, Saba Karim conveying to the electoral officer of the Maharashtra Cricket Association that Dheeraj Jadhav has not played international cricket for India. The mail from Karim said: “This is to clarify that Mr. Dheeraj Jadhav is not an international cricketer as per the BCCI records.” …

CoA saw no conflict of interest in Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee, says Vinod Rai
5 years, 3 months ago

CoA saw no conflict of interest in Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee, says Vinod Rai

Firstpost  

BCCI Ethics Officer Justice DK Jain has issued notices to Kapil and fellow CAC members Shantha Rangaswamy and Anshuman Gaekwad for being directors of the newly-formed Indian Cricketers Association. New Delhi: Committee of Administrators chief Vinod Rai on Sunday said his panel never found any conflict of interest in having a Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee, an ad-hoc body formed …

Ravi Shastri’s appointment not under scanner, says CoA
5 years, 3 months ago

Ravi Shastri’s appointment not under scanner, says CoA

The Hindu  

The Committee of Administrators has dismissed reports suggesting that India head coach Ravi Shastri’s appointment could come under scanner if the Cricket Advisory Committee is found conflicted. Jain served notices on CAC members — Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy — for alleged conflict of interest allegations levelled by Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association’s life member, Sanjeev Gupta. READ| Shantha …

CoA to appoint supervisory committee for Bihar cricket
5 years, 4 months ago

CoA to appoint supervisory committee for Bihar cricket

The Hindu  

The Committee of Administrators has decided to appoint a three-member supervisory committee to look after the cricketing affairs in Bihar and provide help in conducting elections. The decision comes after the two warring factions — Cricket Association of Bihar and Bihar Cricket Association — met the BCCI CEO, Rahul Johri, a couple of weeks ago. Our ultimate target is to …

Support staff recruitment: Prasad wants CAC chairman to be part of the process
5 years, 4 months ago

Support staff recruitment: Prasad wants CAC chairman to be part of the process

The Hindu  

After selecting Ravi Shastri as the head coach of the Indian team last week, the Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee had made it clear that they should also have a say in choosing the support staff. But as per the new Board of Control for Cricket in India constitution, it is the national selection committee which needs to conduct the …

Kapil Dev: CAC should be part of selection process for other coaching roles
5 years, 4 months ago

Kapil Dev: CAC should be part of selection process for other coaching roles

The Hindu  

The three-member Cricket Advisory Committee — comprising Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy — were tasked to choose India’s head coach. “Even we should have a say in the selection process,” Kapil said on Friday, after retaining Ravi Shastri as the head coach for two years. But in the process, if the national selection committee wants to take suggestions …

CAC gets green light, coach selection by mid-August: CoA
5 years, 5 months ago

CAC gets green light, coach selection by mid-August: CoA

The Hindu  

The Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee was on Monday cleared of any conflict of interest by the Committee of Administrators, paving the way for the panel to appoint India’s next men’s coach by mid-August. Besides the country’s first World Cup-wining skipper Dev, the newly-appointed Cricket Advisory Committee comprises Anshuman Gaekwad and former women’s captain Shantha Rangaswamy. All clear,” COA chief …

CAC member appointed for selection of new coach believes Ravi Shastri 'has done quite well' with Team India
5 years, 5 months ago

CAC member appointed for selection of new coach believes Ravi Shastri 'has done quite well' with Team India

India TV News  

Anshuman Gaekwad, who is the part of the three-member CAC responsible for the selection of team India’s new coaching staff, was appreciative of Ravi Shastri’s stint with the side. Speaking to national newspaper Mid-day, Gaekwad said, “Speaking purely from the results perspective, he has done quite well. The BCCI also invited applications for the support staff, thus breaking the norm …

Kapil Dev-led CAC to pick India's next coach, interviews likely in mid-August
5 years, 5 months ago

Kapil Dev-led CAC to pick India's next coach, interviews likely in mid-August

India TV News  

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators announced on Friday that a new Cricket Advisory Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket led by Kapil Dev will pick the next head coach of the men's team. The announcement for the coach will be made once the interviews are done," CoA chief Vinod Rai said after the meeting. Rai also said …

Kapil Dev-led panel front runner to pick next Team India coach
5 years, 5 months ago

Kapil Dev-led panel front runner to pick next Team India coach

India TV News  

The Kapil Dev-led ad-hoc committee has emerged as the frontrunner to pick the next national coach but a final decision on panel formation would be taken only after the next Supreme Court hearing. The ad-hoc body comprising former India captain Kapil, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy had earlier appointed W V Raman as the Indian women's team coach in December. …

Kapil Dev-led panel to pick Team India head coach
5 years, 5 months ago

Kapil Dev-led panel to pick Team India head coach

The Hindu  

Former India cricketers Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shanta Rangaswamy are likely to pick Team India’s chief coach, after Ravi Shastri’s term ends following the West Indies tour. Sportstar, however, has learned that the three members are yet to hear from the Board of Control for Cricket in India. With serious doubts over the future of Cricket Advisory Committee - …

Ganguly Ready to Quit Cricket Committee to Avoid Conflict: Sources
5 years, 8 months ago

Ganguly Ready to Quit Cricket Committee to Avoid Conflict: Sources

The Quint  

Sourav Ganguly is willing to resign from the Cricket Advisory Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India after CEO Rahul Johri – on behalf of the board asked ombudsman DK Jain to examine his dual role as member of CAC and Delhi Capitals advisor. Speaking to IANS, sources in the know of developments said that while the …

Raju Kulkarni resigns as chairman of Mumbai Cricket Association's CIC
5 years, 8 months ago

Raju Kulkarni resigns as chairman of Mumbai Cricket Association's CIC

The Hindu  

Raju Kulkarni and Kiran Mokashi, the last two surviving members of Mumbai Cricket Association’s Cricket Improvement Committee, resigned on Thursday, thus leaving Mumbai cricket in further disarray. While Kulkarni, the former India pacer who was appointed chairman ahead of the recently-concluded domestic season, emailed his resignation to the MCA ad-hoc committee on Thursday morning, Mokashi quit later in the day. …

Cricket Improvement Committee backs Ajit Agarkar-led Mumbai senior selection panel
5 years, 10 months ago

Cricket Improvement Committee backs Ajit Agarkar-led Mumbai senior selection panel

The Hindu  

The Cricket Improvement Committee of the Mumbai Cricket Association’s backed the senior selection panel headed by Ajit Agarkar to the hilt and also approved Mumbai’s squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League, which starts in Indore from Friday. Read: Ashwin calls for better pre-season preparation A group of MCA members last month had passed a resolution on sacking …

Former captains, senior MCA officials meet to discuss Mumbai Cricket's way forward after dismal year
5 years, 11 months ago

Former captains, senior MCA officials meet to discuss Mumbai Cricket's way forward after dismal year

Firstpost  

Former Mumbai captains including Milind Rege, Sanjay Manjrekar and Sameer Dighe along with senior officials of the Mumbai Cricket Association “brainstormed” for betterment of city’s cricket Mumbai: Former Mumbai captains including Milind Rege, Sanjay Manjrekar and Sameer Dighe along with senior officials of the Mumbai Cricket Association “brainstormed” for betterment of city’s cricket on Tuesday. “It was a fruitful discussion …

CIC mulls local-cricket restructure to ameliorate Mumbai cricket
5 years, 11 months ago

CIC mulls local-cricket restructure to ameliorate Mumbai cricket

The Hindu  

In its endeavour to restructure Mumbai cricket, the Cricket Improvement Committee, headed by former India pacer Raju Kulkarni, has invited three former Mumbai captains to improve the team's cricket culture. At a two-and-a-half hour meeting, the CIC heard the views of former Mumbai captain and chief selector Milind Rege, Mumbai stalwart and former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar and Sameer Dighe, …

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