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BCCI Drops Mustafizur Rahman from KKR Squad Amid Anti-Hindu Violence in Bangladesh

In a major development ahead of IPL 2026, the BCCI has instructed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the directive, citing ‘recent developments’ and the ongoing anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh. The decision follows a political storm where BJP leader Sangeet Som called […]

Asia Cup trophy row: ‘Informal discussions’ on sidelines of ICC meet in Dubai; impasse continues | Cricket News

There was a lot of suspense around Mohsin Naqvi’s attendance for the meet but the PCB chief reached Dubai just an hour before the formal Board meet was about to get underway. (Image credit: Agencies) All eyes were on the ICC Board meet in Dubai on Friday as the Board of Control for Cricket in […]

‘Same impact of 1983’: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia makes huge statement ahead of Women’s World Cup final | Cricket News

India Women will face South Africa Women in the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup on Sunday (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board remains committed to promoting women’s red-ball cricket and is working towards increasing the number of Test matches and multi-day games in the domestic circuit. Speaking after India’s […]

BCCI fires fresh warning to Mohsin Naqvi over Asia Cup trophy row, to escalate matter to ICC if not handed in India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has fired a fresh warning to Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi over the Asia cup 2025 trophy row and threatened to take escalate the matter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) if the trophy is not handed to India. After India won the Asia […]

BCCI likely to appoint legendary Indian cricketer as next president: Report

Days after Board of Control for Cricket in India’s president Roger Binny stepped down following he reached the 70-year age limit imposed by BCCI regulations, the cricket body is looking for another leadership transition. According to a report by Dainik Jagran, it is expected that a legendary Indian cricketer known for smashing multiple records during […]

IPL 2025 closing ceremony to honour Indian armed forces, pay tribute to Operation Sindoor

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced its plans of honouring the Indian armed forced at the IPL 2025 closing ceremony which is slated to be held before the final of the tournament at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on 3 June. The Indian cricket board has also invited the Chief […]

BCCI will restart IPL after consultations with stakeholders, govt nod in next 48 hours: Devajit Saikia

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will consult all the stakeholders over the next two days and seek government nod before resuming IPL 2025, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told TOI on Saturday. Even though US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday, the on-ground situation was […]