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“ The restriction of only four overs to a bowler could be looked at again. If a batter can bat the entire 20 overs, why can’t a bowler who gets, say, three wickets in his four overs be allowed to bowl…

Sunil Gavaskar,
Sunil Gavaskar’s suggestion to BCCI a huge sigh of relief for bowlers…
“ Accordingly, the use of vapes, e-cigarettes, and all prohibited substances is strictly banned within all IPL tournament venues, including dressing rooms, dugouts, team hotels and practice facilities,

Devajit Saikia,
Chahal should be behind bars: Ex-spinner on PBKS star after alleged…
“ We have noticed a lot of unauthorised persons have been travelling in team hotels as well as team buses. People have been found mingling with players and officials in restricted areas. Our Anti…

Devajit Saikia,
BCCI censures IPL franchises over unauthorised access
“ Short boundary lines are not the thing, it is the wickets. But then the spectators will say it’s becoming boring. 20-20 followers like entertainment. They want to see fours and sixes,

Muttiah Muralitharan,
No immediate review of Impact Player: BCCI secretary Saikia
“ Some low-scoring matches have also been there,

Devajit Saikia,
No immediate review of Impact Player: BCCI secretary Saikia
“ His little innings shifted the momentum in our way,

Kumar Sangakkara,
Rajasthan Royals breaks silence as Riyan Parag vaping row explodes;…
“ This is a momentous occasion for the North-East. The facilities will ensure that training continues throughout the year, giving players the consistency they need to develop their game,

Devajit Saikia,
BCCI's big NorthEast push explained: PM Modi inaugurates 6 indoor…
“ On top of all this, Hemang Badani went after Stephen Fleming. Hey Hemang. First, take care of yourself before talking about others. I have always said this: 'in life, don't talk too much'. He spoke…

Krishnamachari Srikkanth,
‘He has to shut up’: Former BCCI chairman of selectors tells Delhi…
“ Today, with the amount of money that is on offer, a financial penalty is nothing for the teams who usually take care of the individual player’s financial penalty too. Unless the penalty is such that…

Sunil Gavaskar,
Sunil Gavaskar tells BCCI to become ‘crisper and tighter’ as IPL 2026…
“ Today all batters are in the dug-out instead of being in their change room as in the past, so the allowance of two minutes can be brought down to a minute and if the batter is not ready to face the…

Sunil Gavaskar,
Sunil Gavaskar tells BCCI to become ‘crisper and tighter’ as IPL 2026…
“ Often, one sees the unnecessary sight of reserve players stepping onto the ground to give a bottle of water to the fielder near the boundary. That should not be allowed, as that would mean more than…

Sunil Gavaskar,
Sunil Gavaskar tells BCCI to become ‘crisper and tighter’ as IPL 2026…
“ Mr C.D. Gopinath belonged to a generation that helped shape Indian cricket in its formative years. Being part of India’s first Test victory is a distinction that will always be remembered,

Devajit Saikia,
Why are KKR players wearing black armbands for IPL 2026 contest…