Justice Lodha Committee

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It is to be seen if other reforms like keeping out politicians and bureaucrats will hold good or a stodgily battling BCCI members will upend these reforms by pulling strings and monopolising power through the state cricket associations that make up the BCCI. (Photo: AFP)

Disappointing BCCI verdict

The very idea of reforms was to stop this pillaging of the game’s funds and to root out corruption.

12 Aug 2018 12:36 AM

BCCI acting president CK Khanna, joint-secretary Amitabh Choudhary and treasurer Anirudh Chaudhary, who were present in court, were told that they could not defy the court’s order. (Photo: PTI)

SC warns BCCI office-bearers of serious consequences

The CoA had asked the apex court to hand over the 'governance, management and administration' of the BCCI to them.

21 Sep 2017 5:40 PM

On April 17, Anurag Thakur filed his reply before the apex court in connection with a contempt notice served against him for filing a false affidavit in the top court.(Photo: PTI)

Former BCCI president Anurag Thakur tenders fresh unconditional apology in contempt case

The apex court passed its verdict on July 18, 2016 accepting the majority of the reforms suggested by the three-member panel.

13 Jul 2017 8:26 PM

A file photo of Gurunath Meiyappan during his time with Chennai Super Kings.

Gurunath Meiyappan resurfaces, says past is history

Gurunath’s comment can be perceived as an apparent reference to Chennai Super Kings’ return to IPL next year after a two-year suspension.

24 Jun 2017 1:44 AM

Diana Edulji had played 20 Tests between 1976 and 1991 apart from 34 ODIs. (Photo: BCCI)

Diana Edulji suprised after being named in BCCI panel

Former India women's captain Diana Edulji was expecting a role in after the BCCI reforms but not the one she has now been entrusted with.

30 Jan 2017 7:16 PM

The apex court deferred the order to name a panel which will run BCCI till fresh elections are held till January 30. (Photo: AFP)

BCCI vs Lodha: SC to reject names of administrators aged over 70

Supreme Court asked the centre and BCCI to suggest names for the post of BCCI administrators in sealed covers by January 27.

24 Jan 2017 4:16 PM

Appoint officials to BCCI

By raising legal issues afresh, they are only hoping to prolong the battle and retain their fiefdom.

22 Jan 2017 5:10 AM

The Supreme Court had earlier accepted major recommendations of Justice Lodha-led panel on structural reforms in the BCCI and had given six months deadline to the board to implement the recommendations. (Photo: PTI)

Reconsider verdict on BCCI: Attorney General urges SC

The Amicus Curiae also submitted 9 names for the post of the BCCI administrators.

20 Jan 2017 4:41 PM

Mohammad Azharuddin had filed his nomination on behalf of the National Cricket Club, which had already given the voter authorisation letter to another person ahead of the cut off date for submission of representatives. (Photo: AP)

Azhar cries conspiracy over rejected HCA nomination

Of the 8 members in fray, Mohammad Azharuddin was the only one ‘rejected’.

14 Jan 2017 8:19 PM

The selection committee meeting was delayed by three hours on technical grounds. (Photo: AFP)

Lodha Panel gives 'Go Ahead' for selection meet

The BCCI needed a written directive from the Lodha Panel to go ahead with its selection committee meeting.

06 Jan 2017 3:53 PM

A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice T. S. Thakur had also said that the working of BCCI will be looked after by a committee of administrators and requested Nariman and senior advocate Gopal Subramanian, who was assisting in the matter as amicus curaie, to assist the court in nominating persons of impeccable integrity as the members in the committee of administrators. (Photo: PTI)

SC replaces FS Nariman with Anil Divan for suggesting new BCCI officials

Following his withdrawal, the apex court appointed advocate Anil B. Divan as the amicus curiae to oversee the matter in the BCCI.

03 Jan 2017 12:22 PM

BCCI President Anurag Thakur (Photo: PTI)

Landmark verdict may cleanse cricket admin

Two of the last four presidents of BCCI have been dismissed from their posts.

03 Jan 2017 12:02 AM

The apex court also sought a reply from Thakur regarding perjury charges levelled against him by amicus curiae Gopal Subramaniam. (Photo: PTI)

BCCI can do better under judges, says Anurag Thakur after SC axe

Anurag Thakur asserted that it was not a personal battle for him but a battle for the autonomy of the sports body.

02 Jan 2017 4:44 PM

Need to wait till January 3: Anurag Thakur

Thakur also maintained his stand on the perjury charges, saying there was “no truth in them”.

24 Dec 2016 2:27 AM

BCCI president Anurag Thakur, treasurer Anirudh Choudhary and former president N. Srinivasan at the presentation ceremony of the fifth Test in Chennai.

Anurag Thakur blames Lodha for not giving time to explain

Before the recommendations, we have brought many reforms in the BCCI which is the best run organisation in the world today, said Thakur.

22 Dec 2016 4:58 AM

Former ICC and BCCI president Sharad Pawar is one of the biggest names in BCCI administration. (Photo: PTI)

‘Hurt’ Sharad Pawar resigns as MCA president

Pawar was in his second innings as president of the MCA after being elected last year for a two-year term.

17 Dec 2016 8:04 PM

A new team needs to take charge of BCCI

The Supreme Court is in an ideal position to dictate in which direction the BCCI should go.

17 Dec 2016 12:35 AM

According to the Amicus Curiae, Anurag Thakur had sought to obstruct the Lodha recommendations in a letter to ICC. (Photo: AFP)

Apologise or go to jail for perjury, SC tells Anurag Thakur

Chief Justice TS Thakur, during the proceedings, asked the Amicus Curiae whether the BCCI president had lied in his affidavit.

15 Dec 2016 4:04 PM

In the review petition, BCCI had demanded an open court hearing and besides the cricketing body, several others, including veteran cricket administrators Niranjan Shah and Chandu Borde, have sought re-examination of the verdict. (Photo: AFP)

Lodha panel reforms: SC dismisses BCCI review plea

The apex court-appointed Lodha Committee had on January 4 recommended sweeping reforms and an administrative shake-up in the troubled BCCI.

13 Dec 2016 8:32 PM

Earlier on November 8, the apex court had allowed the BCCI to incur a total expense of 58.66 lakh for the first Test in Rajkot, but also warned the Indian cricket board that no part of the fund will go the hosting state association - the SCA. (Photo: AFP)

SC allows BCCI to disburse funds for remaining England matches

The apex court also asked the board to release Rs 25 lakh each for the 3 ODIs and 3 T20 matches against the Eoin Morgan-led side.

07 Dec 2016 4:49 PM

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