BCCI invites bids for Team India lead sponsor after Dream11 exit; puts stricter rules as board seeks ‘reputed entities’

[ad_1] The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited bids on Tuesday to replace Dream11 as the new lead sponsor for Team India. It also send a clear message that no companies dealing in real money gaming and cryptocurrency are eligible to apply due to a government ban on such entities. Dream11, […]

Rohit Sharma to report to BCCI’s CoE on September 13 for fitness tests | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of India ODI captain Rohit Sharma. Mumbai: India’s ODI captain Rohit Sharma will report to the BCCI‘s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on September 13 for fitness assessment tests, TOI has learnt.“Yes, Rohit will be at the BCCI’s CoE from September 13 for fitness tests. He will be based here for […]

BCCI faces social media wrath after no live coverage of Duleep Trophy; ‘even gully cricket matches are streamed live’

[ad_1] The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is facing the heat after it decided not to televise the Duleep Trophy 2025 matches which started on August 28. With no major cricketing tournaments in the month on August, the Duleep Trophy provided the fans some cricketing action as it also marked the start […]

Wait, what? 261 IPL jerseys worth ₹6.5 lakh stolen from Wankhede Stadium

[ad_1] A security guard at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) office in Mumbai was arrested for stealing IPL 2025 team jerseys worth ₹6.5 lakh. The theft took place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. The accused, identified as 40-year-old Farooque Aslam Khan, allegedly stole 261 jerseys, each valued at around ₹2,500. Police […]

‘Toughest fitness test’: Ex-India star says BCCI introduced Bronco test to keep Rohit Sharma out of 2027 World Cup

[ad_1] Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has alleged that the new Bronco fitness Test introduced by the Indian cricket board is a ruse to rule out players like Rohit Sharma from playing the 2027 ODI World Cup. Notably, Rohit has already retired from T20Is and Test cricket and has previously publicly stated that he wants […]

Another big exit! BCCI cuts ties with long-time team member – ‘It has been a privilege’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has parted ways with long-serving team masseur Rajeev Kumar, bringing an end to his nearly decade-long association with the national side. Kumar, a familiar face around the Indian dressing room, confirmed his exit with a heartfelt message on Instagram: “It has been a privilege and […]

India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad: Brad Haddin stunned by Shreyas Iyer’s omission – ‘Thought he was going to be captain’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Australia wicketkeeper and Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin has described Shreyas Iyer‘s omission from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad as an “extraordinary selection”, admitting he was left baffled by the decision of the Indian selectors.Iyer, 30, was not included in the 15-member squad announced by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar […]

Why was Shubman Gill named as India vice-captain over Axar Patel despite year-long gap in T20Is? Here’s what report says

[ad_1] The The return of Shubman Gill, especially as the vice-captain of the Indian T20I side, has been the talking point since the BCCI announced a 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday. Gill, who last played a T20I for India in 2024, was rewarded with a spot in the continental showpiece following […]

Asia Cup: Former World Cup winner surprised at Yashasvi Jaiswal’s exclusion – ‘Players who make the team win …’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] Yashasvi Jaiswal (Agency Photo) Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal expressed surprise at Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s exclusion from India’s 15-member Asia Cup 2025 squad, which was announced on Tuesday.The squad will be led by Suryakumar as captain, with Shubman Gill serving as vice-captain. India Asia Cup squad press conference: What Ajit Agarkar, Surya said on shocking […]

‘I can’t fathom Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion’: Former India coach on India’s Asia Cup squad | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shreyas Iyer of India (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar expressed disbelief over the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer from India’s Asia Cup squad announced at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Tuesday, while Test captain Shubman Gill secured a spot despite missing recent T20I matches.“With regards to Shreyas, not […]