BCCI announces Indian squad for upcoming ODI, Test series against Bangladesh

The BCCI(Board of Control for Cricket in India) Selection Committee has announced the squad for the upcoming ODI and Test series against Bangladesh. The Men in Blue will be captained by Rohit Sharma for both ODI and Test series, while KL Rahul will play the role of deputy. Rahul Tripathi and Yash Dayal got their call-up for the ODIs. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have been rested for the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand. Team India will play three ODIs and two Tests agains...

BCCI announces Asia Cup tournament in T-20 format to be held in UAE from Aug 27

Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that the Asia Cup, which was scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, would be played in the UAE. After the Board's Apex Council meeting in Mumbai, Ganguly said, Asia Cup will be in UAE, as it is the only place where there will not be rains.  Earlier on Wednesday, Sri Lanka Cricket informed the Asian Cricket Council that the board will not be in a position to host the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup. Asia Cup ...

BCCI announces change in schedule for upcoming Sri Lanka tour of India

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a change in schedule for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour of India. Sri Lanka will first play the T-20 series comprising three matches, starting from 24th of this month, followed by a two-match Test series, which will be a part of the ICC World Test Championship, 2021-23. In a statement, BCCI said Lucknow will now host the first T-20 while the next two will be played in Dharamsala. The first Test will now be held in Mohali from 4th of next mo...

BCCI announces India's squad for Test series against South Africa; Rohit Sharma replaces Virat Kohli as ODI captain

UAE to host remainder IPL 2021 tournament in September-October

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the remaining matches of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 will be played in the United Arab Emirates in September-October this year.   In a statement yesterday, BCCI general secretary Jay Shah said due to the monsoon season in India in September-October, Special General Meeting of the board has decided to play the remainder IPL matches in UAE, just before the T20 World Cup. The dates for the IPL are yet to be announced. There ar...

BCCI agrees to issue visas to Pakistan cricket team for T20 World Cup

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has got the approval for visas for the Pakistan cricket team as well as the touring media for the upcoming T20 World Cup that is scheduled to begin in India in October this year. It was announced at BCCI's Apex Council meeting yesterday. The BCCI has informed the apex council that the Indian government has agreed to issue visas to the Pakistan cricketers and the touring media for the T20 World Cup. While the details are still being worked...

BCCI announces Jio as title sponsor of Women's T20 Challenge 2020

India's Test squad announced for South Africa series

Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI has announced India's 15-member Test squad for the upcoming home series against South Africa starting on 2nd October. Opener KL Rahul has been dropped citing poor form during the West Indies tour and Rohit Sharma will be given a chance to open the innings with Mayank Agarwal. Rohit will captain the Board President's XI, which will take on the South Africans in a three-day tour match in Vizianagaram from 26th of September. Shubman Gill...

Virat Kohli to be rested for final 2 ODIs, T20I series against New Zealand

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced that India captain  Virat Kohli will be rested for the fourth and fifth ODIs against New Zealand and the subsequent T20I series.  In a statement, the BCCI said, there will be no replacement for Kohli in the squad for the New Zealand series. Rohit Sharma will lead the side in the final two ODIs and T20I series. The BCCI added that the team management and senior selection committee considered Kohli's workload in the last few...