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BCCI set to bar state units from directly partnering with foreign boards

The logo of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). File | Photo Credit: Reuters The BCCI is set to bar State Associations from directly engaging with foreign boards for organising training camps and competitions, making it mandatory for them to route all such proposals through the parent body. The decision will be taken at the board's Apex Council meeting on March 18.The BCCI has decided to to takethis step after several State units, including the Delhi and Puducherry units, held talks with foreign boards, mainly the associate nations, for hosting them on exposure trips.It could be confirmed that the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association has received a proposal from the Nepal board. "State units can surely partner with foreign boards for cricket-related activities but thos...
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Cooling off period mulled for retiring India cricketers before joining overseas leagues

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking to formulate a policy for its retired players for participation in overseas T20 leagues. There is no policy at the moment and the board is keen to have one. The Indian Express understands that players who retire will now have to undergo a cooling off period which the Apex Council is going to decide upon. It is learnt that there has been a suggestion of a minimum one year cooling off period, however, the Apex Council will be discussing this with its members during its meeting on July 7. The Indian board has kept it at number three on its agenda, dubbing it “Item No. 3: Policy for retired players for participation overseas.” There have been instances in the recent past where former India players have announced their retirement an...
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BCCI Apex Council emergent meeting: Byju’s future, Star media rights payment on agenda | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The BCCI Apex Council will decide on its association with jersey sponsor Byju's besides deliberating on Star's "media rights payment" in its emergent meeting on Monday.The meeting will be held virtually.Byju's wants to terminate its agreement with the BCCI but in the meeting held last month, the board had asked the edtech major to continue at least until March 2023.The company had recently announced plans to lay off not more than five per cent of its total strength of 50000.In June last year, Byju's had extended its jersey sponsorship agreement with the BCCI until November 2023 for an estimated USD 35 million.The brand had replaced Oppo back in 2019. Byju's was also one of the sponsors of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.'Star media rights payment'There is only one item on th...
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Byju’s wants to terminate jersey sponsorship deal with BCCI, kit sponsor MPL also wants to exit | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Two of Indian cricket team's main sponsors, edtech major Byju's and MPL sports, want to exit from their sponsorship agreements with the BCCI.In June, Byju's had extended its jersey sponsorship agreement with the Board until November 2023 for an estimated $35 million. Byju's now wants to terminate its agreement with the BCCI which has asked the company to continue at least until March 2023."BCCI received an email from Byju's on 4.11.2022 requesting terminating the association post the recently concluded T20 World Cup. As per our discussions with Byju's, we have asked them to continue the current arrangement and continue the partnership at least until 31.3.2023," read a BCCI note on the matter.The matter was discussed at the BCCI Apex Council meeting on Wednesday.The brand had ...