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Paytm bags title sponsorship rights for Indian cricket team for 5 years

August 23, 2019

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has extended title sponsor rights to Paytm for the Indian cricket team’s international and domestic matches with a winning bid of Rs 3.80 crore per match for the 4-year cycle commencing October, 2019. Over the next 4 years, India is set to host at least 86 ..

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Chandigarh gets BCCI affiliation

July 29, 2019

After nearly four decades, Chandigarh has finally received affiliation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Now, the city can also have its own team in the Ranji Trophy and other domestic tournaments organised by the BCCI. This was stated by Union Territory Cricket Association (UTCA) President Sanjay Tandon. Following the development, ..

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Jagmohan Dalmiya: India’s Kerry Packer

October 20, 2015

Jagmohan Dalmiya was a name to reckon with in the field of cricket as he was a successful cricket administrator. He served on the prestigious positions of President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and also Cricket Association of Bengal. Prior to his current position he was the President of International Cricket ..

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BCCI allows Pak team to play in Champion league T20 in India

May 17, 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave its nod to permit a team from Pakistan to play in Champions League-T20 Championship to be held in India in October. Thus it would be the first time that a team from Pakistan would play on Indian soil after the 26/11 Mumbai Terror attacks.

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Issues with National Sports Development Legislation

November 4, 2011

As soon as Ajay Makan became new Sports Minister in early this year, it was announced that the National Sports Development Legislation will be framed within a stipulated time. It was said that the proposed legislation will support age and term limits for sports officials, whereby IOC members will have to give up their memberships ..

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