NKP SALVE
From insults, a ‘Reliance World Cup’ to the richest cricketing board in the world: The rise and rise of BCCI
In 1983, India won its maiden World Cup trophy, defeating the West Indies on British soil. The country would have to wait another 28 years to win the trophy again, this time on home soil. Rohit Sharma and co take on the mighty Aussies in an epic finale clash in India, once again. The story of Jagmohan Dalmiya and NKP Salve, the men behind bringing the marquee tournament to India, will always be remembered and be a part of the rise of the BCCI.
ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: A look back at the tournament’s history and the stories
The real reason behind the staging of the tournament was cricket’s financial plight. Test match attendances were on the wane and with Prudential Assurance offering a £1,00,000 support, the ICC announced the plan for the men’s World Cup just days after the final of the women’s tournament was held in 1973.
Lata ji and her love for cricket: When Nightingale of India rescued BCCI post 83 win
The BCCI and more so Dungarpur never forgot how 'Lata ji' saved Indian cricket from sheer embarrassment just because of her pristine love for the 'Gentleman's game'.
View: It's time for Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur to bury the hatchet
Women’s cricket in India can’t afford to have two of its best players — Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur — at loggerheads.
View: The back story of BCCI’s self-destruction
These were huge errors of judgment that ultimately opened the doors for the Supreme Court of India to get involved in cricket and order Srini to quit as BCCI President in March, 2014.
I unnecessarily slammed Yadav family: Amar Singh
"It is the large-heartedness of Mulayam Singh Yadav, who had told SP members in that Amar Singh is in his 'dil' even if not in 'dal'," says Amar Singh.
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BCCI on tenterhooks as Lodha Panel to submit Reforms report
If there are sweeping changes suggested which are legally binding, then there could be an administrative shake up just before the marquee ICC World T20.
Former BCCI President IS Bindra pays tribute to one-time colleague Jagmohan Dalmiya
I S Bindra today paid tribute to his one-time administrative colleague Jagmohan Dalmiya and recalled their days of building Indian cricket.
Jagmohan Dalmiya: Making Indian cricket a commercial entity
BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who passed away in Kolkata, will forever be remembered as the man who made Indian cricket a self sufficient entity.
BCCI revamps Deodhar Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy format, announces 900 matches
BCCI has decided to implement the suggestions given by the Anil Kumble-led technical committee where in the Deodhar Trophy will feature four 50-overs matches.
Madhav Agasti: Meet the favourite tailor of India’s top politicians
Agasti, 64, happens to be the favourite tailor of India’s top politicians. Whether it be a Shinde of Congress or a Pawar of NCP or an MM Joshi of BJP.
Ex-minister, freedom fighter and former BCCI administrator NKP Salve passes away
NKP Salve is survived by his son Harish and daughter Arundhati. Harish Salve is a leading lawyer and a former solicitor general of India.
Anna effect: Why lawyers have a party in politics
What explains the dominance of lawyers in political leadership? And does the political upper crust need more diversity of professions?
Meet the legal eagles who’re the real game-changers
Never new to controversies, the former Union law minister and senior SC counsel was born on September 14, 1923, in Sind.
Sebi, Irda set to take Centre stage on ULIPs row
Both the regulators have armed themselves with legal opinion supporting their case.
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