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BCCI's Special Arrangement To Evacuate Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals Players From Dharamshala

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) arranged a special Vande Bharat train to transport players from Delhi Capitals (DC), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and the entire broadcast crew from Dharamshala to Delhi. The decision was taken in light of the prevailing situation in the state and the logistical challenges that followed the abrupt cancellation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between the two sides. According to a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source, around 300 people -- including players, support staff, and broadcasters -- will be boarding the high-speed train to ensure a smooth and secure transit.

BCCI's Special Tribute To Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar

In a special tribute to two of India's most celebrated cricketing icons, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dedicated two rooms at its office in Mumbai, Maharashtra to Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar. The newly named rooms were officially inaugurated in a ceremony attended by both legends, along with several senior BCCI officials. Rajeev Shukla, BCCI Vice-President, was present at the event on Tuesday and later took to social media to share his sentiments.

"Absolute Inspiration": Shubman Gill's Heartfelt Post As Rohit Sharma Retires From Test Cricket

India opener and ODI vice-captain Shubman Gill on Thursday said he will forever remember the lessons that he learnt from Rohit Sharma who has announced retirement from Test cricket. Rohit called time on his Test career on Wednesday with a little more than a month remaining for India's tour of England, which will be their first assignment of the World Test Championship's (WTC) 2025-2027 cycle. The 25-year-old Gill, who is widely believed to be a frontrunner for the role of India's next Test captain, said in a social media post that Rohit has been an "inspiration" for his teammates and opponents alike.

IPL match in Dharamshala called off midway as stadium lights fail

The Indian Premier League match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned midway on Thursday due to floodlights at Dharamshala's HPCA stadium malfunctioning, India's cricket board (BCCI) said.

BCCI Clarifies Stand On Rohit Sharma's Sudden Retirement: "We Do Not Put Any Pressure..."

Rohit Sharma retiring from Test cricket was a personal decision and there was no pressure put on him by the BCCI to take that call, its vice-president Rajeev Shukla said on Thursday. Rohit announced his retirement on Wednesday ahead of the five-match Test series in England beginning on June 20. "As far as Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test cricket is concerned, he has made his own decision. It is our policy that the players who take the decision of retirement — we do not put any pressure on them, nor do we suggest anything, nor do we say anything,” Shukla told PTI Videos.

BCCI moves IPL match from Dharamsala but says foreign players are 'comfortable'

NEW DELHI : An Indian Premier League match in Dharamsala has been shifted to Ahmedabad but the IPL's foreign players are happy to play on despite the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict, the secretary of the Indian cricket board (BCCI) told Reuters on Thursday.

Watch: MS Dhoni's Post-Match Gesture For KKR Youngster Breaks Internet

Chennai Super Kings registered a surprising two-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2025 match on Wednesday at the Eden Gardens. Asked to bowl first, CSK restricted KKR to 179/6 in 20 overs with spinner Noor Ahmad scalping four wickets. Later, CSK lost some wickets in the middle but skipper MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube's partnership helped him seal a consolidatory win as they are already out of the playoffs contention. On the other hand, this defeat proved to be really costly for KKR as their chances of qualification are all but over.

Sachin Tendulkar's Tear-Jerking Post As Rohit Sharma Announces Shock Test Retirement

Rohit Sharma's Test retirement sent a wave of shock all across the cricketing fraternity. The India captain looked set to be leading the troops on the tour of England, but just as conversations around team selection for the series began, Rohit dropped a bomb by quitting the red-ball format. As Rohit bows out as a great of the game, even in the whites, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar shared an emotional post, as a tribute for the 38-year-old.

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BCCI's Special Arrangement To Evacuate Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals Players From Dharamshala

BCCI's Special Tribute To Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar

"Absolute Inspiration": Shubman Gill's Heartfelt Post As Rohit Sharma Retires From Test Cricket

IPL match in Dharamshala called off midway as stadium lights fail

BCCI Clarifies Stand On Rohit Sharma's Sudden Retirement: "We Do Not Put Any Pressure..."

BCCI moves IPL match from Dharamsala but says foreign players are 'comfortable'

Watch: MS Dhoni's Post-Match Gesture For KKR Youngster Breaks Internet

Sachin Tendulkar's Tear-Jerking Post As Rohit Sharma Announces Shock Test Retirement