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Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the national governing body for the cricket in India. BCCI is the richest cricket board in the world and the wealthiest sports association in the country. The board is responsible for the administration of all cricket activities in the country ranging from the selection process to training, organizing the championships and arranging the funds and sponsors. BCCI is a nongovernment society and was formed in December 1928 as a society and is registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act. Till eighteenth century, there was no administrative body to manage cricket in India. It was in 1912 that an all India cricket team sponsored and captained by Maharaja of Patiala visited England for the first time. Eight years after the end of World War I, two representatives of the Calcutta Cricket Club travelled to London in 1926 to attend the Imperial Cricket Conference. Imperial Cricket Conference is the predecessor to the current International Cricket Council. Technically, the two members were not an official representative of the Indian cricket but they were still allowed to attend the meeting by the then chairman of the conference Lord Harris. After the meeting, it was decided to send a team to India under the captaincy of Arthur Gilligan who was also the Englands Captain in the Ashes series. Gilligan in India then met the Maharaja of Patiala and others and promised them to press for Indias inclusion in ICC if all the promoters of the game in India come together and establish a single controlling body. The Maharaja of Patiala and others assured that a single controlling body will be formed and to form a single control body, a meeting was held on 21st November 1927 and the meeting was attended by 45 delegates which included delegates from Punjab, Delhi, United Provinces, Rajputana, Alwar, Central India, Bhopal etc. They reached the consensus to create a board for control of cricket in India and they took the unanimous decision to create a provisional board on 10th December 1927 and in December 1928, the BCCI was registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act. R E Grant Govan was the first president of the board and Anthony de Mello was its first secretary. The BCC was essential to ensure that the game of cricket advances throughout India. BCCI would arrange and control inter territorial, foreign and other cricket matches and also make arrangements to make different teams to visit India and to control all India representatives playing within and outside India.Currently, BCCI organizes domestic cricket competitions that include BCCI Corporate Trophy, Ranji Trophy, NKP Salve Challenger Trophy, Duleep Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Deodhar Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Irani Cup and Indian Premier League. BCCI is the richest cricket board in the world and it does not depend on the government for finances. They earn their income through the ticket sales, advertisements, broadcasting rights, kit sponsors as well as team sponsors. BCCI is in controversies as it has avoided taxes on its income and has claimed exemption in taxes. Although the income tax department withdrew this exemption in 2007-08, BCCI paid only 41.9 crore against its tax liability of 413 crore in the 2009-10 financial year. BCCI is also in controversies for not implementing the Justice Lodha Committee report despite getting instruction from the Supreme Court. BCCI and ICC were in disagreement over the WADA Whereabouts clause. BCCI was also against the Umpire Decision Review System (DRS) proposed by ICC. However, in September 2016, BCCI has given hints that they might be following the DRS system. BCCI is one of the most powerful boards of ICC and also has its influences on many of the ICC decisions.

EXCLUSIVE: INR 12 Crore Purse Too Small For Franchises In WPL Auction, Feels Ex-India Skipper Diana Edulji
Koushik Paul | February 5, 2023 7:00 AM IST
The Women's Premier League auction is expected to happen between February 11 and 13 with Mumbai
EXCLUSIVE: INR 12 Crore Purse Too Small For Franchises In WPL Auction, Feels Ex-India Skipper Diana Edulji
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Asia Cup 2023: UAE Set To Host Continental Tournament; Venue To Be Finalised In March
PTI | February 4, 2023 10:06 PM IST
ACC president and BCCI secretary Jay Shah and PCB chairman Najam Sethi met in an emergency meeting
Asia Cup 2023: UAE Set To Host Continental Tournament; Venue To Be Finalised In March
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Asia Cup 2023: Jay Shah In Bahrain To Attend ACC Meet To Decide On Pakistan's Asia Cup Hosting Rights
India.com Sports Desk | February 3, 2023 10:00 PM IST
If at all, the tournament will either be shifted to UAE with PCB retaining the hosting rights or
Asia Cup 2023: Jay Shah In Bahrain To Attend ACC Meet To Decide On Pakistan's Asia Cup Hosting Rights
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IND vs AUS: India Begin Preparations For The First Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test In Nagpur | SEE Viral Photos
India.com Sports Desk | February 3, 2023 4:08 PM IST
India are the current holder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, having won the last three series
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WPL 2023 Player Auction: BCCI Official CONFIRMS Date, Time, Venue - Check DEETS
India.com Sports Desk | February 2, 2023 8:00 AM IST
Amid much speculation over when will the inaugural player auction of the upcoming Women's Premier
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Ishan Kishan Tries to Rag Prithvi Shaw as Team India Arrives in Ahmedabad for Decider - WATCH
India.com Sports Desk | January 31, 2023 8:34 AM IST
Ind vs NZ, 3rd T20I: Ishan Kishan tried to tease Prithvi Shaw by pulling off his cap, but he
Ishan Kishan Tries to Rag Prithvi Shaw as Team India Arrives in Ahmedabad for Decider - WATCH
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BCCI to Arrange Special Training Sessions For Rohit Sharma And Co. Ahead of 1st BGT Test at Nagpur
India.com Sports Desk | January 31, 2023 8:03 AM IST
Ind vs Aus: With a little more than a week left for the first Test at Nagpur, reports suggest that
BCCI to Arrange Special Training Sessions For Rohit Sharma And Co. Ahead of 1st BGT Test at Nagpur
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IPL-blessed SA20 Has Come At The Right Time For South African Cricket
Soumitra Bose | January 29, 2023 5:23 PM IST
The inaugural SA20 competition underway in South Africa will elevate junior Protea players to the
IPL-blessed SA20 Has Come At The Right Time For South African Cricket
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EXCLUSIVE: Thailand, South Africa, Zimbabwe Confirm Participation For WPL Players Auction
Koushik Paul | January 29, 2023 3:40 PM IST
The Women's Premier League player auctions are likely to be held in Mumbai on February 10,
EXCLUSIVE: Thailand, South Africa, Zimbabwe Confirm Participation For WPL Players Auction
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Cricketer Axar Patel Marries Girlfriend Meha Patel, Wedding Videos Are Viral
Karan Nanda | January 27, 2023 11:55 AM IST
Team India all-rounder Axar Patel tied the knot with girlfriend Meha Patel. The southpaw got
Cricketer Axar Patel Marries Girlfriend Meha Patel, Wedding Videos Are Viral
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2023-01-27T00:55:52+00:00
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BCCI Selector REVEALS Why Sarfaraz Khan Was Not Picked in India's Test Squad For BGT
India.com Sports Desk | January 27, 2023 10:42 AM IST
Ind vs Aus: Sridharan Sharath, one of the members of BCCI's five-member national selection panel,
BCCI Selector REVEALS Why Sarfaraz Khan Was Not Picked in India's Test Squad For BGT
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Michael Clarke's Commentary Panel Replacements For India Vs Australia Series Revealed
India.com Sports Desk | January 26, 2023 12:08 PM IST
According to reports, Mark Waugh, Mitchell Johnson and Aaron Finch will be replacing Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke's Commentary Panel Replacements For India Vs Australia Series Revealed
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Harmanpreet Kaur Hails Women's Premier League 'Revolution', 'Game Changer' In Indian Cricket
India.com Sports Desk | January 26, 2023 7:32 AM IST
Adani Sportsline, IPL team owners Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals and
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Mumbai Indians, RCB Owners Express Delight In Owning teams in Women's Premier League
IANS | January 25, 2023 5:27 PM IST
It is believed that 22 matches could be held for the first three seasons with a possibility of
Mumbai Indians, RCB Owners Express Delight In Owning teams in Women's Premier League
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Breaking The Glass Ceiling: Adani Wins Ahmedabad Franchise With ₹1289 Crore; WPL Makes Thudding Entry
Soumitra Bose | January 25, 2023 2:59 PM IST
Amid much excitement, it was the Adani Group that won the Ahmedabad franchise for the upcoming
Breaking The Glass Ceiling: Adani Wins Ahmedabad Franchise With ₹1289 Crore; WPL Makes Thudding Entry
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Pakistan Cricketer Khurram Manzoor Claims His Conversion Rate is Better Than Virat Kohli
India.com Sports Desk | January 25, 2023 8:37 AM IST
Khurram Manzoor claimed that he has a better is the best in ODI cricket and is yet not getting a
Pakistan Cricketer Khurram Manzoor Claims His Conversion Rate is Better Than Virat Kohli
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BCCI to Earn Whopping 4000 Crore in Women's IPL- Report
India.com Sports Desk | January 23, 2023 2:27 PM IST
Well-known corporate houses such as Adani group, Torrent group, Haldiram's Prabhuji, Capri Global,
BCCI to Earn Whopping 4000 Crore in Women's IPL- Report
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2023-01-23T03:27:37+00:00
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Women’s IPL Team Bid Could Range Between 350-450 Cr Per Franchise For 10-Year License
Soumitra Bose | January 21, 2023 5:08 PM IST
Familiar companies in fray as former superstars like Viv Richards and Kevin Pietersen pitch in for
Women’s IPL Team Bid Could Range Between 350-450 Cr Per Franchise For 10-Year License
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Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Is Back, Starts Bowling Practice At NCA
Karan Nanda | January 20, 2023 5:42 PM IST
In a major boost to Indian cricket team, star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is fit and ready to make
Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Is Back, Starts Bowling Practice At NCA
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EXCLUSIVE | Anjum Chopra Wants Inaugural Women's IPL To Be Played At 'Smaller Venues'
Ankit Banerjee | January 20, 2023 4:02 PM IST
The BCCI has recently sold the WIPL media rights to Viacom 18 for INR 950 crore. The five
EXCLUSIVE | Anjum Chopra Wants Inaugural Women's IPL To Be Played At 'Smaller Venues'
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