Rishabh Pant Fined 24 Lakhs for Slow Overrate in DC’s 2nd Offense
Rishabh Pant, the skipper of DC, incurred a fine of ₹24 lakh for the second consecutive time in IPL 2024. This penalty was imposed due to their team’s sluggish over rate during their match against KKR on April 3, Wednesday, held in Vizag. The slow-over rate occurred amidst their loss to KKR. The fine indicates […]
A Decade Later: Champions League T20 Revival on the Horizon?
Cricket fans rejoice! The highly anticipated Champions League T20 (CLT20) tournament could be gracing our screens once again. After a ten-year absence, the concept is back on the table, with cricket boards of India, Australia, and England actively discussing its revival. Challenges and Opportunities for the Champions League T20 Nick Cummins, CEO of Cricket Victoria, […]
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Clash on April 17 in Doubt
The highly anticipated clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is in doubt, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) considering a change in the schedule. The match, scheduled to take place at the Eden Gardens Stadium on April 17, […]
BCCI Invites IPL Owners for Informal Meeting in Ahmedabad on April 16
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has extended invitations to the owners of the 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) teams for an informal meeting scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad on April 16. The meeting will coincide with the game between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, adding […]
When will India’s World Cup 2024 squad be announced?
India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies is expected to be named in the last week of April, as per a BCCI source. The ICC’s cut-off date for submission of teams is May 1, allowing every participating team to change players in their initial squad until May […]
BCCI to use innovative technology to judge waist height no-balls
In a bid to enhance decision-making accuracy in IPL 2024, the BCCI has introduced innovative technology to judge waist-high full tosses, which have often been contentious decisions in cricket matches. The new method involves measuring the height of all players in the IPL till their waist with a measuring tape. This data is then fed […]
“The BCCI offered me captaincy in 2007, but…”: Sachin Tendulkar reveals the reason why he did not accept captaincy
Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar recently shared some interesting insights into his early interactions with former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Tendulkar reminisced about the first time he saw Dhoni play, during the Bangladesh tour in 2003-04. He was immediately struck by the sound of the ball hitting Dhoni’s bat, noting to Sourav Ganguly, “Dada […]
BCCI to discuss about pay parity of the IPL Players
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced plans to address the pay disparity caused by the Indian Premier League (IPL) mini auctions, following Mitchell Starc‘s record-breaking purchase for ₹24.75 crore. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal stated that a review will be conducted, and new policies will be implemented to tackle this issue. […]