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Friend or not, ‘cricketer can’t be coerced into interview’: Why BCCI panel banned Boria Majumdar

Raghav Bikhchandani - 6 May, 2022

Journalist Boria Majumdar was banned for 2 years after text messages to Wriddhiman Saha. BCCI report says punishment will ‘create precedent’ so journalists won't harass cricketers.

BCCI imposes 2-year ban on journalist Boria Majumdar for ‘intimidating’ Wriddhiman Saha

PTI - 4 May, 2022

The sports journalist won't be given media accreditation for two years as part of the sanctions ratified by the BCCI Apex Council.

Much before Punjab & Maharashtra Bank, there was the BCCI – Bank of Crooks and Criminals

Robin Banerjee - 13 April, 2022

In ‘Corporate Frauds’, Robin Banerjee writes about the Bank of Credit and Commerce International, which had accounts of Jimmy Carter, James Callaghan, Saddam Hussein, and arms traders.

India’s women cricket needs push from sponsors and audience alike. Visibility is a two-way street

Mannat Kaur - 30 March, 2022

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Ganguly promised spot on team, says Wriddhiman Saha, shares threatening texts from ‘journalist’

Ishadrita Lahiri - 20 February, 2022

Dropped from Sri Lanka Test series, wicketkeeper Saha said head coach Rahul Dravid had asked him to think about retiring despite earlier assurances from BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly.

Before 2004 tour of Pakistan, Dalmiya gave players the option to skip. All declared available

Ratnakar Shetty - 13 February, 2022

In ‘On Board’, former BCCI admin Ratnakar Shetty writes about how Vajpayee wished the Indian cricket team luck, and the players promised him that they would do their best.

BCCI announces Rs 40 lakh for U-19 players, Rs 25 lakh each for support staff

PTI - 6 February, 2022

India beat England in the Under 19 World Cup final in Antigua on Saturday for a record-extending fifth title.

When Kohli took over from Dhoni a template was set. Now BCCI has set India back two decades

Anurag Chaubey - 19 January, 2022

Before Dhoni, an entire five-part drama ensued before a captain was removed. He changed the Aristotelian ‘foul’ play with a ‘refreshing’ two-part narrative.

Kohli’s decision to step down as Test captain was personal, BCCI respects it: Sourav Ganguly

PTI - 16 January, 2022

India's most successful Test captain, Kohli Saturday ended his 7-year reign, a day after an unexpected 1-2 series loss against South Africa. India won 40 out of 68 Tests under him.

Cricket in 2021 was more than just a game — racism, ICC indifference to BCCI influence

Raghav Bikhchandani - 26 December, 2021

New Zealand clinched the World Test Championship while Australia won their first Men’s T20 World Cup, but 2021 was defined by questionable governance and a widespread reckoning with racism.

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Indian law needs to account for women, make finance inclusive

Shreya Garg - 17 May, 2022

Indian women face multiple barriers in accessing finance in an equitable manner. Research suggests adding a gender lens to existing laws and financial products is crucial.