BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia called the RCB celebration stampede “unfortunate” and blamed poor planning. He said better coordination, like in past events, could have prevented the tragedy that killed four fans in Bengaluru.
Rajeev Shukla is likely to become the interim BCCI president in July after Roger Binny turns 70. Shukla, the current vice-president, will hold the position until a new president is elected.
BCCI has invited Indian Armed Forces chiefs to the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad to honour Operation Sindoor. Kapil Dev lauded the move, saying it's vital to show gratitude and respect to the nation’s protectors.
BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar said Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to play all five Tests vs England due to workload management. The series will mark India’s first red-ball assignment without stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Test retirements, highlighting the 'big shoes to fill'. He revealed Kohli informed him of his decision in April, acknowledging the stalwarts' contributions.
Shubman Gill has been appointed as India's new Test captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant will serve as vice-captain, ushering in a new leadership era following the retirements of key players like Kohli and Ashwin.
KKR slammed IPL's new 120-min extra time rule for rain-hit games, calling it inconsistent. CEO Venky Mysore said it could’ve saved their playoff hopes if applied earlier, questioning the timing and fairness of the decision.
The BCCI announced Mullanpur and Ahmedabad as the venues for the IPL 2025 playoffs. Qualifier 1 and Eliminator will be held in Mullanpur, while Qualifier 2 and the final will take place in Ahmedabad.