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Former BCCI acting secretary and Jharkhand Association president Amitabh Choudhary passes away
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Former BCCI acting secretary and Jharkhand Association president Amitabh Choudhary passes away

Choudhary worked as the former JSCA president for more than a decade and also rose to become the BCCI's joint-secretary.

Amitabh Choudhary's participation in ICC's board meeting will not be binding on BCCI, CoA tells cricket's global body
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Amitabh Choudhary's participation in ICC's board meeting will not be binding on BCCI, CoA tells cricket's global body

"The CoA doesn't recognise the participation of Amitabh Choudhary as a representative of the BCCI to the ICC. Accordingly, no decisions or commitments (if any) undertaken by him, on behalf of BCCI, will be binding on the BCCI" CoA wrote in a mail to ICC

CoA issues show cause notice to BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary for skipping ICC and ACC meetings
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CoA issues show cause notice to BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary for skipping ICC and ACC meetings

Though the CoA recently banned him from convening national selection committee meetings as secretary, Choudhary remains BCCI's representative at the ICC and ACC.

CoA member Diana Edulji slams BCCI acting president CK Khanna for not following protocol as row over IPL final awards rages
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CoA member Diana Edulji slams BCCI acting president CK Khanna for not following protocol as row over IPL final awards rages

COA member Diana Edulji said she wanted to present the IPL winners' trophy as she felt that BCCI acting president CK Khanna had "disregarded the protocol" by not presenting the award during the ODI against Australia.

ICC cannot help us with regard to boycotting terror-sponsoring nations, says BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary
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ICC cannot help us with regard to boycotting terror-sponsoring nations, says BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary

BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary on Monday said that the ICC has been in constant touch with the Indian board, and have stated that boycotting any country from where terror emanates is not within their domain.

ICC turns down BCCI's request on terrorism, says severing cricketing ties with nations is not its domain
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ICC turns down BCCI's request on terrorism, says severing cricketing ties with nations is not its domain

In the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, in which more than 40 CRPF personnel were killed, the BCCI, in a letter to the ICC, urged the world body and its member nations to sever ties with countries which harbour terror.

India vs Australia: Rishabh Pant's inclusion gives us advantage of left-right combination, says MSK Prasad
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India vs Australia: Rishabh Pant's inclusion gives us advantage of left-right combination, says MSK Prasad

Apart from the recent strong performances, Rishabh Pant's left-handedness is also one of the factors that have kept in contention for the World Cup. The team management is also searching for the best possible batting slot for him.

Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul suspension: BCCI president CK Khanna refuses calls for SGM, wants to wait for Supreme Court's order
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Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul suspension: BCCI president CK Khanna refuses calls for SGM, wants to wait for Supreme Court's order

"Both (Pandya and Rahul) these cricketers need game time before the World Cup which starts in four months time. We should give these growing cricketers chance to correct themselves morally,"said BCCI acting President CK Khanna.

Indian women's cricket team to play three ODIs and T20Is against England at home from 22 February
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Indian women's cricket team to play three ODIs and T20Is against England at home from 22 February

All the three ODIs will be held at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai while the T20Is will be played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

BCCI trying to ensure all IPL 2019 matches take place in India, says acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary
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BCCI trying to ensure all IPL 2019 matches take place in India, says acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary

The dates and venues of the IPL are not announced yet as the BCCI is awaiting the schedule of the 2019 general elections which could clash with the T20 league.

IPL 2019: Acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary says BCCI trying to ensure all T20 league games take place in India
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IPL 2019: Acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary says BCCI trying to ensure all T20 league games take place in India

The dates and venues of the IPL are not announced yet as the BCCI is awaiting the schedule of the 2019 general elections which could clash with the T20 league.

CoA members Vinod Rai, Diana Edulji, BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry depose before probe panel in Rahul Johri sexual harrassment case
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CoA members Vinod Rai, Diana Edulji, BCCI treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry depose before probe panel in Rahul Johri sexual harrassment case

IPL petitioner Aditya Verma also deposed before the probe panel investigating the alleged sexual harassment case against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri.

BCCI's CK Khanna, Amitabh Choudhary summoned to join Anirudh Chaudhry for deposition in Rahul Johri sexual harrassment case
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BCCI's CK Khanna, Amitabh Choudhary summoned to join Anirudh Chaudhry for deposition in Rahul Johri sexual harrassment case

The three-member probe panel has summoned acting BCCI president CK Khanna and acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary to join treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry for deposition in the alleged sexual harassment case against CEO Rahul Johri.

Shortage of umpires due to expanded Ranji Trophy could force BCCI to reschedule Cooch Behar Trophy
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Shortage of umpires due to expanded Ranji Trophy could force BCCI to reschedule Cooch Behar Trophy

The inclusion of nine new states into the Ranji Trophy 2018-19 has thrown Indian cricket's domestic calendar into complete haywire. The BCCI, in all likelihood, will have to delay the matches of National U-19 competition by two-three days.

Sourav Ganguly shoots off angry letter to BCCI; decries CoA's functioning, harassment allegations against Rahul Johri
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Sourav Ganguly shoots off angry letter to BCCI; decries CoA's functioning, harassment allegations against Rahul Johri

In a letter to acting president CK Khanna, acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry, Ganguly wrote that the harassment reports have made BCCI look poor in front of the world.

BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary questions CoA's handling of alleged sexual harassment case against CEO Rahul Johri
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BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary questions CoA's handling of alleged sexual harassment case against CEO Rahul Johri

Rahul Johri has already replied to a show cause notice served to him by the CoA, in which he has categorically denied all allegations levelled against him.

BCCI acting chief RK Khanna says decision on WADA compliance cannot be taken unless new general body is formed
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BCCI acting chief RK Khanna says decision on WADA compliance cannot be taken unless new general body is formed

The BCCI is unlikely to come under the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) ambit anytime soon despite the constant push from the International Cricket Council (ICC), said Indian board's acting president CK Khanna.

BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary says he is attending ICC meeting not as substitute to Rahul Johri
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BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary says he is attending ICC meeting not as substitute to Rahul Johri

Rahul Johri did not go to Singapore as he has been asked by the Committee of Administrators to submit his stance on the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him.

ICC to discuss regulations, sanctioning of T20 and T10 leagues mushrooming around the world
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ICC to discuss regulations, sanctioning of T20 and T10 leagues mushrooming around the world

After the exponential growth of the T20 format, the ICC now also has to deal with the T10 league which got the world body's sanction last year.

BCCI announces schedule for India-West Indies series; teams to play play 2 Tests, 5 ODIs & 3 T20Is
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BCCI announces schedule for India-West Indies series; teams to play play 2 Tests, 5 ODIs & 3 T20Is

India will begin its seven-week home series against the West Indies with a Test match at Rajkot on 4 October, less than a week after the completion of the Asia Cup.