The Latest Breaking News from the Apex Council

BCCI provides Rs 1 cr financial assistance to Anshuman Gaekwad in his battle with cancer

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken swift action to support former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. BCCI secretary Jay Shah has directed the Apex Council to immediately release a sum of Rs 1 crore to provide financial…

The Times of India · Jul 14, 2024

BCCI mandates Indian passport for tournaments

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made it mandatory for a player to have an Indian passport to be eligible to participate in the BCCI tournaments.

The Times of India · May 24, 2024

Telangana urges KRMB to stop AP from going ahead with Varikapudisela LIS

Telangana govt. requests KRMB to direct AP not to proceed with Varikapudisela LIS, which would negatively impact water availability to projects based on Nagarjunasagar. AP had issued orders for the project, but it was not appraised by KRMB or approved by Apex Council. Telangana requested KRMB to take violations to…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Media rights deal for home bilaterals will be done by August-end: Jay Shah

MUMBAI: The BCCI's new media rights deal for bilateral series at home for the next four years (2023-27) will be signed up by August-end, Board secretary Jay Shah told reporters here after an Apex Council meeting on Friday.

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2023

Retired players in overseas leagues: Office-bearers to take final call

MUMBAI: The Apex Council of the BCCI left it to the office-bearers to decide on the policy of participation of India’s retired players' in overseas T20 leagues.

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2023

IPL version of Impact Player rule in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy; BCCI approves Asian Games participation

The IPL version of the much-talked about Impact Player Rule will be used in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy (SMAT) beginning October 16, the BCCI Apex Council approved on July 7. The Apex Council also approved the participation of the men’s and women’s teams for the Asian Games in…

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

Ombudsman orders Andhra Cricket Association to grant voting rights to former Ranji players

HYDERABAD: In what could be a far-reaching judgment which could alter the administration of the game of cricket in the country, Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) ombudsman Justice (retd) G Krishna Mohan Reddy on Tuesday ordered the cricket body to grant membership with voting rights to former Ranji Trophy players of…

The Times of India · Jun 28, 2023