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ICL
Thu, November 07 2013
Manjurul Islam: Promising Bangladesh paceman who suffered the selectors’ revolving-door policy
Manjurul Islam, born on November 7, 1979, is a former Bangladesh cricketer who was one of their premier paceman during the early 2000s. Bharath Ramaraj goes through the career of left-arm swing bowler from Bangladesh.
Fri, August 23 2013
The Champions League T20: Not quite ‘champions’ deal
With the success of IPL, BCCI saw its opportunity to capitalise on the existing pot of gold and contrive newer avenues for growth. Soon in alliance with Cricket Australia, Cricket South Africa and ICC, they announced the birth of the Champions League T20. However, the understanding of fan's loyalty was misinterpreted and the question arises whether it really is as powerful as it's football equivalent?
Sat, June 15 2013
BCCI’s N Srinivasan tried to block Essel Sports’ broadcast deals
BCCI President N Srinivasan tried to suggest member boards of the ICC to abstain from entering into any broadcast deals with Essel Sports, according to a media report.
Fri, August 22 2014
Upul Chandana: The Sri Lankan spinner whose form fluctuated like a sinusoidal wave
Upul Chandana, born May 7, 1972, was one of Sri Lanka’s able leg-spinners, whose career coincided with that of Muttiah Muralitharan’s. Although they operated differently, the former was seldom consistent. Moreover, Murali’s effectiveness meant that Chandana’s services were sporadically used. Karthik Parimal looks back at his punctuated career.
Sun, July 13 2014
Tête-à-tête with Ibrahim Khaleel, the Hyderabad ‘keeper who created First-Class record of 14 dismissals in a match
On November 20, 2011, Ibrahim Khaleel – the Hyderabad wicket-keeper – wrote his name in history by recording the most dismissals by a stumper in a First-Class game. During the Ranji Trophy encounter between Hyderabad and Assam at Guwahati, Khaleel accounted for a total of 14 victims -- 11 caught and stumped.
Fri, November 16 2012
BCCI to pay Rs 120 crores to Zee Entertainment Enterprises as damages
A Supreme Court tribunal has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to pay Rs 120 crore as damages to Zee Entertainment Enterprises for "arbitrarily" terminating a five-year contract for broadcast of India s overseas cricket matches.
Wed, October 31 2012
Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi loses appeal in Chris Cairns libel case
Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi on Wednesday lost his appeal against a court verdict, which directed him to pay 90,000 damages to former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns.
Wed, July 25 2012
Kapil Dev says he never disregarded BCCI
Kapil Dev is certainly a relieved man after being back into the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) fold but the legendary all-rounder still has reservations if one terms his comeback as getting "amnesty from BCCI."
Wed, July 25 2012
Kapil Dev granted amnesty by BCCI
The Board of Control for Cricket in India granted amnesty to legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev on Wednesday.
Mon, July 16 2012
Kiran More granted amnesty by BCCI
The Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) on Monday granted amnesty to former India wicket-keeper Kiran More, paving the way for his return to the fold of the parent cricket body and making him eligible for the one-time benefit payment.