Sahara India

We love to have Sahara logo on our chests: Virender Sehwag

By CricketCountry Staff

India opener Virender Sehwag said on Tuesday that his side will be happy if Sahara India continues to be the sponsor of the national cricket team.

Rift with Sahara one of the many effects of BCCI’s arrogance

At one stage, the growth of BCCI as a financial powerhouse was probably logical and necessary for the game which is a religion in India. However, recurrent problems – the most recent being Sahara snapping all ties with the board – suggest that it has become too big and arrogant and may be headed for disaster, writes Arunabha Sengupta.

Allan Donald hopes BCCI and Sahara reach on agreement soon

Former South African paceman Allan Donald, who was recently appointed as bowling coach of the Pune Warriors, today said it will be a "pity" if the reconciliation efforts between the BCCI and his IPL side fail.

BCCI ready to sort out issues with Sahara Group: N Srinivasan

Stung by Sahara's pullout as sponsor of Indian cricket team and owner of IPL franchise Pune Warriors, the BCCI on Monday took a more reconciliatory stand towards the aggrieved corporate giant, saying it was ready to sit across the table and sort out all the matters.

BCCI won’t decide anything in haste: Rajeev Shukla

Jolted after Sahara pulled out as sponsor of the Indian cricket team and owner of IPL franchise Pune Warriors, the BCCI is desperately trying to make up with the corporate giant and said it "doesn't want to decide anything in haste".

Friendless BCCI choking the goose that lays golden eggs

BCCI desperately needs to do something about its rapidly-declining revenue streams. It needs to fetch some feed from the market before its golden goose chokes to death. The future of Indian cricket hinges on the events that will unfold in the coming months, off the field.

BCCI eager to reconcile with Sahara Group

A day after Sahara's shocking decision to pull out as sponsor of the Indian cricket team and owner of the IPL franchise Pune Warriors, the BCCI is making efforts to pacify the corporate giant and retain its financial backing.

Sahara’s parting with BCCI indicates serious problems in Indian cricket

The might of the BCCI has clashes with various foreign bodies over the years and emerged victorious, but the latest collision is an entity with the country – a long-standing supporter at that.

Sahara’s withdrawal a fresh crisis for Indian cricket

Facing tough times following the Indian team's dismal performance, poor crowd response in home internationals, and challenge from Formula 1 racing, the Indian cricket board suffered a fresh setback with Sahara India's decision to end its sponsorship of the Indian team, despite optimism from some quarters that the matter could be resolved through negotiations.

Ending ties with BCCI won’t affect Pune Warriors players: Subroto Roy

Sahara Group chief Subroto Roy on Saturday  defended the decision to snap ties with the BCCI but wants to ensure that the players of his IPL team do not suffer and get to play in the fifth edition of the Twenty20 league.