IPL 2024 to Potentially Increase Double-Headers, Says League Chairman Arun Dhamal
Arun Dhamal, the Chairman of the IPL Governing Council, has hinted at the possibility of increasing double-header matches in the upcoming IPL 2024 season. The decision comes as the council faces logistical challenges in organizing the tournament in the home-and-away format due to the upcoming General Elections in India. The BCCI has already announced the […]
Rahul Dravid: “I don’t decide it” on Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer losing BCCI Contracts
India‘s head coach, Rahul Dravid, stated that Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer losing their central contracts was not a decision made by the team management. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) terminated Ishan and Shreyas’s contracts in February, but Dravid emphasized that both players are still in contention for selection. He urged […]
BCCI Announces Lucrative “Test Cricket Incentive Scheme” to Boost Test Match Player Participation
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) continues to revolutionize player compensation, this time with the introduction of the “Test Cricket Incentive Scheme.” This scheme aims to financially incentivize participation in the longest format of the game by rewarding players based on the number of Tests they play in a season. Financial Rewards […]
Kamran Akmal Commends BCCI’s Bold Move to Safeguard Cricket’s Future, Urges Respect for Domestic Play
A few days ago, BCCI revealed its central contract list. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan missed out on their spot in the contract. After that, a lot of buzz was created over this matter. Cricket experts shared their views on this matter. Recently, Kamran Akmal shared his view on this matter. Ishan and Shreyas’s Exclusion: […]
Saha Emphasizes First-Class Cricket as Key to Players’ Success and Cricket Prosperity
Amid BCCI’s decision to omit Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan from the 2023-24 retainers list, veteran wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha emphasized the inability to compel cricketers into domestic play. Saha’s stance echoes the challenge of enforcing participation, sparking discussions on player autonomy in shaping their cricketing journeys. No Iyer-Ishan in Central Contract: On February 28, the […]
Mohammed Shami to start his recovery at NCA
India‘s pace spearhead, Mohammed Shami, will begin his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru following successful heel surgery, the BCCI confirmed. This announcement comes after Shami underwent surgery on his troublesome right heel on February 26th. The pacer has not played for India since the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final last November. […]
VVS Laxman Praises BCCI’s Focus on Test Cricket & Backing Young Bowlers in Contracts
The recent BCCI central contract announcements introduced significant changes, earning praise from former cricketer VVS Laxman. He commended the emphasis on domestic cricket, requiring players to participate if fit and not selected for Team India. Additionally, BCCI introduced a unique fast bowler contract aimed at supporting emerging pacers, marking a noteworthy step in nurturing talent […]
Ravi Shastri Backs Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, Salutes BCCI’s Game-Changing Move
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has issued a sharp message for cricketers Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) axed them from the central contracts for the 2023-24 season. The two out-of-favour batters were shown the exit door by the BCCI for ignoring the directive to […]