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Domestic season set for a revamp by the BCCI

BCCI to revamp domestic cricket season with split Ranji Trophy, revamped Duleep Trophy, and new selection processes.

The Hindu · May 11, 2024

Domestic cricket reforms: BCCI eliminates toss in CK Nayudu Trophy

Mumbai: In an unprecedented move, BCCI secretary Jay Shah, while announcing “the salient features of the Domestic Cricket Calendar for the 2024-25 season,” revealed that the Board has eliminated the toss in the CK Nayudu Trophy (for men's Under-23) matches for the 2024-25 season, with the visiting team now having…

The Times of India · May 11, 2024

Decision to drop Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer was Ajit Agarkar's: Jay Shah

MUMBAI: The decision to remove Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from the BCCI's central contracts was made solely by chief selector Ajit Agarkar, according to secretary Jay Shah. Shah also stressed that "nobody is indispensable".

The Times of India · May 11, 2024

'Impact-player rule is not permanent, will be re-analysed' - BCCI secretary Jay Shah

There have been voices questioning the 'Impact Player' rule that has been in force in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since the 2023 edition, but the BCCI secretary Jay Shah says the board has not received any feedback on it, while it is set to be reviewed after the conclusion…

The Times of India · May 10, 2024

BCCI to invite men’s head coach applications next week

BCCI to begin head coach appointment process for India's men's cricket team, with Dravid eligible for extension.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

BCCI set to advertise for head coach, Rahul Dravid can re-apply

Rahul Dravid's tenure as Team India's head coach is up to June this year, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to advertised for a new coach.

The Times of India · May 10, 2024

T20 World Cup will spread awareness on cricket, LA Olympics more likely to attract local Americans

NEW DELHI: The T20 World Cup will spread much-needed cricket awareness in the USA but eventually, it is the lure of competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics that will attract local Americans to the game that is mainly played by expats, feels USA Cricket chairman Venu Pisike.

The Times of India · May 9, 2024

West Indian legend Brian Lara urges ICC to save Test cricket

NEW DELHI: Brian Lara, a revered figure in West Indian cricket, has made a plea to the ICC, urging the governing body to intervene and establish a framework to address the growing dominance of franchise-based T20 leagues, which have significantly encroached upon Test cricket's prominence.

The Times of India · May 8, 2024

Good news for Team India: Hardik Pandya the bowler arrives

MUMBAI: On May 2 at the BCCI HQ here, when answering selection queries for the Indian team for the T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies, India’s chief selector offered a simple explanation why Hardik Pandya had been included in the side, and that too as a vice-captain…

The Times of India · May 7, 2024

T20 World Cup: Why India needed a Rinku-first policy

In a press conference explaining Team India's selection for the World Cup, BCCI's chief selector Ajit Agarkar said that Rinku Singh was "the toughest thing to discuss…it was all about the combination we wanted." The chief selector meant that the committee did its best but it couldn't find Rinku a…

The Times of India · May 7, 2024