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Ajinkya Rahane Could Be Considered For WTC Final, Owing To IPL Form: BCCI Sources

A true veteran of the game, Ajinkya Rahane has given his stocks a big boost for consitent performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 for Chennai Super Kings. Though it's been a while since Rahane played for the Indian national team, his IPL form could see him earn a recall in the Test team for the forthcoming World Test Championship final against Australia. With Shreyas Iyer out injured, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources informed NDTV that Rahane could be in line for a return.

IPL 2023 Playoffs And Final Schedule Announced, Title-Decider To Be Held In Ahmedabad

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule and venues for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 playoffs and final on Friday. The three playoff matches -- Qualifier 1, Eliminator, and Qualifier 2 -- will be held on May 23, May 24 and May 26 respectively. The final will be held on May 28 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Qualifier 1 and Eliminator will be held in Chennai. The Qualifier 2 will be held in Ahmedabad.

BCCI Waives Off Rs 78.90 Crore From 2018-2023 Media Rights Deal With Star

The BCCI has decided to "waive off" one match from its media rights agreement (MRA) with Star India, amounting to Rs 78.90 crore. The MRA for the 2018-2023 cycle which ended on March 31 had an "indicative schedule" of 102 games at a value of Rs 6138.1 crore but the BCCI ended up organising 103 matches in the five-year cycle. "It has been resolved to waive off (one) match from the scope of Star India Private Limited under the BCCI-Star Media Rights Agreement dated 5th April 2018 for BCCI International and Domestic Matches. The total number of matches during the rights period has now been reduced from 103 to 102," read a BCCI note.

BCCI Announces Increase In Prize Money For All Domestic Tournaments

The BCCI on Sunday announced an increase in prize money for the domestic tournaments with the Ranji Trophy winners set to receive a whopping cash reward of Rs 5 crore this year. According to the new pay structure, Ranji Trophy winners, who currently get a cheque of Rs 2 crore, will be receiving Rs 5 crore, while the runners-up and losing semifinalists will get Rs 3 crores and Rs 1 crore respectively. "I'm pleased to announce an increase in prize money for all @BCCI Domestic Tournaments," BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a tweet.

WPL To Be Held In February With Bigger Window, Home And Away Format: Report

The Women's Premier League will be played in the home-away format from the next edition onwards with a bigger window, most likely in February, a source in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed on Friday. The inaugural edition of the tournament was held here from March 4-26 across two venues in Mumbai. Earlier this month, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal had told PTI that WPL will remain a five-team tournament for the next three seasons and it will be staged in the home and away format as that was "important for building a fan base".

Saudi Arabia Wants IPL Owners To Set Up "World's Richest T20 League" In Country: Report

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 remains the most lucrative T20 league in the world. Be it in terms of finances it involves, the participation of world-class players, or the presence on social media, the IPL remains unmatched when compared to other T20 leagues around the globe. However, things could change soon as Saudi Arabia has reportedly offered IPL owners the opportunity to set up the "world's richest T20 league" in the country. Having invested heavily in other sports like football and Formula 1, Saudi Arabia now has its eyes on cricket.

As Fans Complain About Poor Facilities Inside Stadiums, BCCI Plans Massive Upgrade Ahead Of World Cup: Report

The BCCI is planning a massive renovation with an estimated cost of over Rs 500 crore of at least five major stadiums in India ahead of the ODI World Cup in October-November. The game has attracted huge money over the past 10 years, making BCCI, the richest board in the world, richer. However, the stoic fan, who has made the game what it has become, is often deprived of basic facilities at most venues around the country. During the India-Australia Test series in February-March, fans had vented their ire over the lack of clean toilets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. It is not surprising that Delhi is among the five venues which underwent a gap assessment from the BCCI.

"Whosoever Makes Money Is Seen With Suspicion": IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal On Workload Management During League

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is in its second week and already the top stars have given stunning performances, while some unheralded players have become household names. The IPL will continue till the end of May and from June 7, the Indian cricket team will get down to action against Australia in the final of the World Test Championship. With India not winning any ICC titles since 2013 and several players getting injured recently, several former players, including ex-India coach Ravi Shastri, have suggested that the players who would be playing in the WTC final should be given sufficient rest during the IPL.

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Ajinkya Rahane Could Be Considered For WTC Final, Owing To IPL Form: BCCI Sources

IPL 2023 Playoffs And Final Schedule Announced, Title-Decider To Be Held In Ahmedabad

BCCI Waives Off Rs 78.90 Crore From 2018-2023 Media Rights Deal With Star

BCCI Announces Increase In Prize Money For All Domestic Tournaments

WPL To Be Held In February With Bigger Window, Home And Away Format: Report

Saudi Arabia Wants IPL Owners To Set Up "World's Richest T20 League" In Country: Report

As Fans Complain About Poor Facilities Inside Stadiums, BCCI Plans Massive Upgrade Ahead Of World Cup: Report

"Whosoever Makes Money Is Seen With Suspicion": IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal On Workload Management During League