Unified body for differently-abled cricketers formed, BCCI recognition likely to follow
4 years ago

Unified body for differently-abled cricketers formed, BCCI recognition likely to follow

The Hindu  

The Differently-Abled Cricket Council of India has been formed, a move that could pave way for the physically challenged cricketers to play under the BCCI logo. “The dream of Differently-Abled cricket players to play with the BCCI logo and represent India in recognized International tournaments may come true very soon. “With firm support from different groups running differently-abled cricket, the DCCI has been formed under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act,” a media release stated. Ravi Chauhan, representing the Physically Challenged Cricket Association of India, Squadron leader Abhai Pratap Singh representing Wheelchair Cricket India Association and Sumit Jain representing IDCA decided to come together to form a common body. “We are very thankful to the BCCI Secretary Jay Shah for continuous support and encouragement to differently-abled cricket players.

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'BCCI can get wides and non-balls removed if they want': West Indian legend launches attack on India
1 week, 3 days ago

'BCCI can get wides and non-balls removed if they want': West Indian legend launches attack on India

Firstpost  

West Indian legend Andy Robert in his criticism of BCCI and Indian cricket team said that in the current scenario, the ICC appears to function as the Indian Cricket Board and suggested that the global body might even eliminate wides or no-balls if India opposed them. The uproar against the Indian cricket team enjoying a single venue advantage at the …

BCCI Issues 10-Point Policy To Promote Discipline, Unity in Team
2 months ago

BCCI Issues 10-Point Policy To Promote Discipline, Unity in Team

Deccan Chronicle  

The Board of Cricket Council of India has set guidelines for senior cricketers following Team India’s defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. BCCI said the aim is to promote discipline, unity, and a positive team environment while ensuring professional standards and operational efficiency during tours and series. It also inspires emerging players by providing them with opportunities to compete …

Exclusive: BCCI makes domestic participation mandatory for national team selection
2 months, 1 week ago

Exclusive: BCCI makes domestic participation mandatory for national team selection

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has made it mandatory for all players to participate in domestic matches to remain eligible for national team selection and central contracts. Rohit Sharma has since been spotted attending Mumbai’s practice sessions ahead of the Ranji Trophy resumption on January 23, signaling a potential return to domestic cricket. Meanwhile, players like Rishabh …

Exclusive: BCCI makes domestic participation mandatory for national team selection
2 months, 1 week ago

Exclusive: BCCI makes domestic participation mandatory for national team selection

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has made it mandatory for all players to participate in domestic matches to remain eligible for national team selection and central contracts. Rohit Sharma has since been spotted attending Mumbai’s practice sessions ahead of the Ranji Trophy resumption on January 23, signaling a potential return to domestic cricket. Meanwhile, players like Rishabh …

Hope BCCI allows more Indian players to participate in SA20: AB de Villiers
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hope BCCI allows more Indian players to participate in SA20: AB de Villiers

India Today  

Legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to allow more Indian players to participate in SA20, South Africa's premier franchise-based tournament. AB de Villiers, the SA20 Brand Ambassador, expressed enthusiasm about Dinesh Karthik’s participation, emphasising that it would boost interest in the league. Hopefully, the BCCI will allow us to …

Glad to clear roadblocks for differently abled cricketers: Jay Shah
3 years, 2 months ago

Glad to clear roadblocks for differently abled cricketers: Jay Shah

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket board secretary Jay Shah played a pivotal role in the national body deciding to take differently-abled cricket under its wing. There were multiple, localised bodies working with differently abled cricketers in India. When we started the process of identifying and recognising differently-abled cricketers, I was approached by four to five different bodies, all wanting to be recognised. …

Differently abled cricketers see hope within BCCI fold
3 years, 2 months ago

Differently abled cricketers see hope within BCCI fold

Hindustan Times  

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IPL 2021: Members of Differently-abled Cricket Council to witness MI vs RCB opener
3 years, 11 months ago

IPL 2021: Members of Differently-abled Cricket Council to witness MI vs RCB opener

India TV News  

IPL 2021: Members of Differently-abled Cricket Council to witness MI vs RCB opener BCCI secretary Jay Shah has extended an invitation to the office bearers of DCCI to come and be part of the IPL opening match. In a first, office-bearers of the newly formed Differently-abled Cricket Council of India will witness the opening match of Indian Premier League 14 …

BCCI conducts two Level 2 coaching courses for India and domestic cricketers for first time
3 years, 11 months ago

BCCI conducts two Level 2 coaching courses for India and domestic cricketers for first time

Firstpost  

New Delhi: In a first of its kind initiative, the BCCI has conducted two Fast Track Level 2 courses for cricketers who have played over 75 first-class games, including India internationals L Balaji, Robin Uthappa and current selector Debashish Mohanty. The other attendees included former India players Hrishikesh Kanitkar, Abhinav Mukund, Ramesh Powar, former selector Sarandeep Singh, Wasim Jaffer and …

BCCI transfers money to differently-abled players’ accounts
4 years, 10 months ago

BCCI transfers money to differently-abled players’ accounts

The Hindu  

The cricketers of India’s differently-abled team have finally received their money from the Board of Control for Cricket in India for their World Series title win in England last year. A day after receiving a letter from Ravi Chauhan, the secretary general of the PCCAI, the BCCI deposited the money into players' bank accounts. READ| “After receiving my letter yesterday, …

BCCI Formally Recognises Indian Cricketers' Association
5 years, 7 months ago

BCCI Formally Recognises Indian Cricketers' Association

ABP News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday formally recognised the Indian Cricketers' Association and clarified that until further notice, no entity other than the ICA will be accorded recognition by the board as an association of ex-cricketers. "The Indian Cricketers' Association, a non-profit company, has been granted recognition by the Board of Control for Cricket in India …

BCCI gives green signal to Indian Cricketers Association as per board's new constitution
5 years, 7 months ago

BCCI gives green signal to Indian Cricketers Association as per board's new constitution

Firstpost  

The BCCI has approved the Indian Cricketers Association, the body formed as per the board’s new constitution to look after the interest of former players. New Delhi: The BCCI has approved the Indian Cricketers Association, the body formed as per the board’s new constitution to look after the interest of former players. “The Board of Control for Cricket in India …

BCCI formally recognises Indian Cricketers' Association
5 years, 7 months ago

BCCI formally recognises Indian Cricketers' Association

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday formally recognised the Indian Cricketers’ Association and clarified that until further notice, no entity other than the ICA will be accorded recognition by the board as an association of ex-cricketers. “The Indian Cricketers’ Association, a non-profit company, has been granted recognition by the Board of Control for Cricket in India …

BCCI sends 'Indian Cricketers Association' for registration, body set to come to existence in 2-3 weeks
5 years, 10 months ago

BCCI sends 'Indian Cricketers Association' for registration, body set to come to existence in 2-3 weeks

India TV News  

The players’ association of the Board of Control for Cricket in India is set to come into existence within the next two to three weeks. Speaking to IANS, a senior BCCI functionary said that things were under process and it should be a matter of a couple of weeks before Indian cricket has its players' association as per the diktat …

BCCI's nod for DRS a significant step
8 years, 5 months ago

BCCI's nod for DRS a significant step

Deccan Chronicle  

The BCCI finally accepting DRS last week is the most significant development in the sport in recent years, though upstaged for news value by the Supreme Court turning the screws further on the Indian cricket establishment. Essentially, both are leading to the BCCI's profile and positioning getting redefined: as custodian, not owner, of Indian cricket. Take the case of DRS, …

BCCI a public body with private functions
8 years, 10 months ago

BCCI a public body with private functions

Deccan Chronicle  

The BCCI is ready to pass on even more into the ruling party’s hands. The game of bringing in former presidents also backfired badly in the last year and a bit, with Jagmohan Dalmiya in not sound enough health to have aspired for the post and his replacement being a lawyer clever enough to scent an opening and use it …

BCCI ‘Special Meet’ a Damp Squib, Just Delaying The Inevitable
9 years, 1 month ago

BCCI ‘Special Meet’ a Damp Squib, Just Delaying The Inevitable

The Quint  

Look at the rule where each state can have one vote. But what justifies Cricket Club of India, a non-playing member, having a full member vote? Also similar is the case in the East with National Cricket Club having full voting rights without ever being close to becoming a Ranji Trophy team. The BCCI is completely opposed to the Players …

BCCI stresses on fitness to be represent the national team| India TV News
9 years, 7 months ago

BCCI stresses on fitness to be represent the national team| India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur and selectors committee chairman Sandeep Patil on Thursday stressed upon the importance of every player having to meet fitness standards in order to represent the national team, besides being in good playing form. BCCI is very keen for a system where anyone who gets selected to play for …

BCCI backs ICC working groups proposal on reforms
11 years, 1 month ago

BCCI backs ICC working groups proposal on reforms

India TV News  

Chennai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India Thursday approved the reforms proposed by the Commercial Rights Working Group of the International Cricket Council that aim at reforming the power structure in the world body. The BCCI members discussed the proposal made by the ICC Commercial Rights Working Group at its emergency working committee meeting here. After deliberations, the …

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