Amitabh Choudhary

Former BCCI secretary and Jharkhand association president Amitabh Choudhary dies of heart attack

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren also condoled the death of Amitabh Choudhary, adding that he played a major role in promoting cricket in the state.

Aug 16, 2022, 11:18 AM IST

Ehsan Mani appointed chairperson of key ICC committee

Mani, who is a Chartered Accountant by profession, will return to the position nearly after 17 years. 

Jul 24, 2019, 09:12 AM IST

IPL awards fiasco: Angry Diana Edulji hits out at BCCI acting president

What seemed to have irked Edulji is that Khanna presented a two-year-old email from acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary where the former IPS officer had also written in favour of the convention being followed.

May 16, 2019, 17:15 PM IST

Amitabh Choudhary washes his hands off BCCI's letter to ICC on India-Pak clash

The letter to the ICC about severing ties with countries which harbour terror was framed by BCCI CEO Rahul Johri in consultation with the Committee of Administrators (CoA).

Mar 04, 2019, 15:56 PM IST

Tata Motors announces second year of association with IPL

The 2019 IPL is slated to take place from March 23 to May 19. 

Mar 04, 2019, 15:48 PM IST

Terror attack on CRPF personnel: BCCI expresses condolences

40 CRPF personnel were martyred when a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden car into a bus which was part of a convoy carrying security forces.

Feb 15, 2019, 19:12 PM IST

Amitabh Choudhary not substituting Rahul Johri for ICC meeting, BCCI clarifies

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Thursday, clarified that acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary is not a substitute of Rahul Johri.

Oct 18, 2018, 17:35 PM IST

Vinod Rai has been 'complete failure' in implementing Lodha reforms: Amitabh Choudhary

The BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary today launched a scathing attack on Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai, terming him a "complete failure" in the implementation of the Supreme Court-mandated Lodha Committee reforms.

Aug 03, 2018, 17:42 PM IST

12 states have submitted common suggestions to amicus curiae: BCCI secretary

A day before Supreme Court's hearing on implementation of constitutional reforms, BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary on Thursday informed that 12 out of the 37 state units (including North Eastern States) have submitted a common four-point suggestion to amicus curiae Gopal Subramanium.

May 10, 2018, 19:46 PM IST

Not kept in the loop, won't sign central contracts: BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary

BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary Thursday questioned the process followed for awarding central contracts to international and domestic cricketers, saying none of the office-bearers was kept in the loop on the matter.

Mar 08, 2018, 19:38 PM IST

India to host Afghanistan in their first ever Test match

Despite unfavorable conditions, the national cricket team from the war-ravaged country has made rapid strides in the international stage.

Dec 11, 2017, 16:04 PM IST

BCCI likely to take decision on RCA suspension in December 11 SGM

The RCA was suspended by BCCI in May 2014 when ex-IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi was re-elected as the president.

Nov 28, 2017, 21:41 PM IST

BCCI submits suggestions on CoA's draft proposal on new constitution

Last month, the apex court had reprimanded the BCCI for its constant delay in the implementation of Justice (Retd.) R.M. Lodha-led committee`s recommendations.

Oct 16, 2017, 23:45 PM IST

Supreme Court pulls up BCCI for delay in implementing Lodha panel recommendations

The Indian cricket board has been opposing three main proposals on membership, balance of power between elected office-bearers and professional appointees like the CEO, and the tenure and cooling off period.

Sep 21, 2017, 16:40 PM IST

BCCI gets additional 15 acres of land for Centre of Excellence

After completing the 25-acre deal with the state government in May, BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary on Friday said that the Board has got another 15 acres to create a world-class facility.

Sep 02, 2017, 00:14 AM IST

Supreme Court adjourns BCCI, CoA matter till August 23

It was earlier on Wednesday, that Vinod Rai-led CoA had filed a report to Supreme Court for the removal of BCCI's top brass, which includes acting president CK Khanna, secretary Amitabh Choudhary and treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry. The reasons? They follow the same as what Anurag Thakur and Ajay Shirke had faced in January, this year – inability to implement the Lodha reforms.

Aug 19, 2017, 10:04 AM IST

COA report on top BCCI office bearers' expenses grabs eyeballs

The COA has given the entire break up in its status report and the expenses under various heads which includes air-fare, TA/DA, accommodation, foreign exchange allowance to name a few.

Aug 16, 2017, 23:31 PM IST

CEO Rahul Johri not allowed to attend BCCI SGM

It was learnt that Johri was told by Amitabh Choudhary that he along with all other BCCI employees should leave the meeting premises as SC order of July 24 states that only office-bearers should be attending the meeting.

Jul 26, 2017, 22:13 PM IST

BCCI adopts Lodha reforms partially, leaves out key points

Not accepting what was termed by Lodha Panel as principles of good governance is an indication that old guards Niranjan Shah and N Srinivasan manage to stay relevant despite disqualification.

Jul 26, 2017, 20:27 PM IST

CAB's contempt plea against BCCI to be considered: Supreme Court

In the fourth status report submitted by the court- appointed COA, former cricket administrators N Srinivasan and Niranjan Shah have been described as "disqualified office bearers with vested interest", who were trying to stall the implementation of Justice R M Lodha panel reforms.

Jul 14, 2017, 22:49 PM IST