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PSL franchise hits back at IPL team over India-Pakistan Asia Cup protest, fans call it drama
Firstcricket Staff •India and Pakistan will face off in Asia Cup 2025 on September 14 in Dubai amid political tensions after the Pahalgam attack. IPL and PSL teams post cryptic graphics as boycott calls are trending among fans in India.
BCCI adds Rs 14,627 crore in five years, Rs 4,193 crore in last FY: Report
•The BCCI has strengthened its coffers by Rs 14,627 crore over the past five years, including Rs 4,193 crore in the last financial year alone, taking its cash and bank balance to Rs 20,686 crore, according to a report.
BCCI set to get new President, IPL Chairman at September's annual meeting
Firstcricket Staff •The BCCI is set to hold its AGM on September 28 in Mumbai, with elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, and Treasurer. IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal is also expected to leave.
Jitesh, Krunal post heartfelt statements after RCB, Kohli break silence on Chinnaswamy Stampede: 'We will never be able to move on'
Firstcricket Staff •Jitesh Sharma and Krunal Pandya joined Virat Kohli and other members of the RCB family in expressing sorrow over the tragic stampede at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium that had overshadowed their historic triumph in the 18th season of the IPL.
How N Srinivasan's return to CSK with MS Dhoni still around will impact the five-time IPL champions
Firstcricket Staff •N Srinivasan returned to the Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday as its chairman with daughter Rupa Gurunath assuming the role of director on a full-time basis. Here's what their return means for the five-time IPL champions...
Will IPL tickets become more expensive? How GST Council's new rates will affect world's biggest T20 league
Firstcricket Staff •With the GST Council announcing revamped rates on a variety of goods following its 56th meeting on Wednesday, we look at how it affects sporting events in India, particularly the Indian Premier League, after its implementation on 22 September.
BCCI eyes MS Dhoni as mentor for 2026 T20 World Cup, but Gautam Gambhir may be a roadblock
Firstcricket Staff •Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is reportedly being considered for the mentor role ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. However, it’s unclear if he will accept due to his life away from spotlight and possible differences with head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Rahul Dravid's sudden exit from Rajasthan Royals triggered by captaincy clash: Report
Firstcricket Staff •Former India coach Rahul Dravid has resigned as Rajasthan Royals' head coach ahead of IPL 2026. This move was reportedly triggered due to disagreements over future captaincy and team leadership plans.
'I am known to speak the truth': Lalit Modi responds to Sreesanth’s wife after backlash over IPL 2008 slapgate video
Firstcricket Staff •Former IPL chief Lalit Modi has hit back after Sreesanth’s wife criticised him for releasing an unseen video of the IPL 2008 slapgate incident. Harbhajan Singh had slapped Sreesanth during a match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab in the inaugural season. The video has now been released by Modi, 17 years after the controversy.
Rahul Dravid steps down as Rajasthan Royals head coach after refusing to accept 'broader position' at the IPL franchise
Firstcricket Staff •IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals have announced that Rahul Dravid has concluded his tenure as head coach of the team and has stepped down from his position. Dravid joined RR as head coach ahead of IPL 2025.