In a robust judgment delivered today, the Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to prevent public broadcasters from referring to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) squad as “Team India” or the “Indian National Team.” The court characterized the petition as an unnecessary legal invocation and affirmed that...
In the wake of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) relieving Rohit Sharma of the ODI captaincy ahead of the Australia series, sharp criticism has surfaced from former players and pundits, who see the move as a bold statement—one many interpret as a harsh message to a celebrated leader. Former India cricketer...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has explained its decision to replace Rohit Sharma with Shubman Gill as captain of the Indian men’s One Day International (ODI) team, calling it a move taken in the “interest of the team.” This leadership transition is part of a larger reshuffle aimed at reducing captaincy...
Mumbai Police have issued a preventive action notice to Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey after a viral video showed him smashing a television and threatening to break TV sets of anyone broadcasting the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match. The Samtanagar Police cited a possible breach of peace and directed Dubey to refrain from making provocative...
Mumbai: The political row over the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 clash intensified after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut launched a scathing attack on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Raut’s remarks came days after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. Ajit Pawar had earlier urged...
Mumbai: With just hours to go before the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025, social media has been flooded with calls to boycott the match. Several Indian cricket fans have questioned the decision to play against Pakistan, calling it unacceptable to face a “terror-funding nation” so soon after the Pahalgam...
The Supreme Court on Monday transferred to itself all petitions pending in various High Courts that challenge the constitutional validity of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The Act, passed during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, bans all forms of real-money online games in India while regulating and promoting social, educational, and...
Indian cricket fans were left concerned after a video of ODI captain Rohit Sharma visiting Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai late at night on Monday, September 8, went viral on social media. The reason behind his hospital visit remains unclear, raising questions about the skipper’s health. Rohit, 38, recently cleared his mandatory fitness test at the...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reinforced its status as the wealthiest cricketing body in the world, with its bank balance now standing at an astounding ₹20,686 crore. According to financial records presented at its Annual General Meeting (AGM), the board added ₹14,627 crore to its reserves over the last five...
In response to the growing controversy surrounding India’s scheduled Asia Cup clash against Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a clear statement reaffirming the match’s legitimacy under newly revised government policy. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia explicitly cited the updated guidelines formulated by the central...