The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a big step to stop age fraud in cricket. It is now looking to hire a professional agency to verify the age and identity of young players. A Request for Proposal (RFP) has already been sent out, seeking experienced companies to apply for the job. The BCCI hopes to appoint the agency by the end of August.&nbsp;The decision comes after some players were found to have submitted doubtful documents in the past. To keep things fair and transparent, the BCCI wants to make sure only deserving and eligible players get a chance. By bringing in outside experts, the board aims to make the process stronger and more reliable.&nbsp;Currently, BCCI uses a two-step method to check a player's age. First, they look at documents, like birth certificates and school records. If needed, a bone test called the TW3 (Tanner-Whitehouse 3) will be done. These checks are mainly done for boys under 16 and girls under 15.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-proposal-during-wcl-final-sets-internet-ablaze-tournament-owner-says-i-am-going-to-karishma-kotak-1754223373778">Live proposal during WCL final sets internet ablaze, tournament owner says 'I am going to...'</a>&nbsp;The BCCI has set some clear rules for the companies that want to take up the job. They must have at least three years of experience in doing background checks for big companies or schools. They should also be able to work across all parts of India: cities, towns, and villages and carry out both online and field checks, if required.&nbsp;The agency will have to verify several kinds of documents like age proof, address proof and school records. In some cases, they may even have to visit the player’s home or school to confirm the details, especially in rural areas.&nbsp;Age-verification is usually done in July and August each year, but since the new agency will be hired later this month, the process might go on till September.&nbsp;This move marks a major change, as BCCI used to do all these checks in-house. Now, by hiring outside experts, the board is looking to make youth cricket more honest and fair.

The decision comes after some players were found to have submitted doubtful documents in the past. To keep things fair and transparent, the BCCI wants to make sure only deserving and eligible players get a chance. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a big step to stop age fraud in cricket. It is now looking to hire a professional agency to verify the age and identity of young players. A Request for Proposal (RFP) has already been sent out, seeking experienced companies to apply for the job. The BCCI hopes to appoint the agency by the end of August. The decision comes after some players were found to have submitted doubtful documents in the past. To keep things fair and transparent, the BCCI wants to make sure only deserving and eligible players get a chance. By bringing in outside experts, the board aims to make the process stronger and more reliable. Currently, BCCI uses a two-step method to check a player's age. First, they look at documents, like birth certificates and school records. If needed, a bone test called the TW3 (Tanner-Whitehouse 3) will be done. These checks are mainly done for boys under 16 and girls under 15. Also read | Live proposal during WCL final sets internet ablaze, tournament owner says 'I am going to...' The BCCI has set some clear rules for the companies that want to take up the job. They must have at least three years of experience in doing background checks for big companies or schools. They should also be able to work across all parts of India: cities, towns, and villages and carry out both online and field checks, if required. The agency will have to verify several kinds of documents like age proof, address proof and school records. In some cases, they may even have to visit the player’s home or school to confirm the details, especially in rural areas. Age-verification is usually done in July and August each year, but since the new agency will be hired later this month, the process might go on till September. This move marks a major change, as BCCI used to do all these checks in-house. Now, by hiring outside experts, the board is looking to make youth cricket more honest and fair.

The decision comes after some players were found to have submitted doubtful documents in the past. To keep things fair and transparent, the BCCI wants to make sure only deserving and eligible players get a chance.&nbsp;

BCCI gets serious about age-fraud, plans to hire verification agency

India suffered a heartbreaking 22-run defeat in the third Test match against England as the hosts took a 2-1 lead in the series on Monday (July 14). After the defeat, fans recalled the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as one of the key reasons for the defeat with a few slamming the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), for playing a key role in the duo's retirement. However, the BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has defended the board, stating it had no role to play in the star duo’s retirement in May.&nbsp;<h2>Rajeev Shukla defends BCCI</h2>"I want to make it very clear once and for all. We all feel Rohit and Virat's absence, but they took the decision on their own. BCCI has a policy of never telling any player when to retire and from which format. This is on the player. This was their own decision. They took retirement on their own. We will always miss them. We consider them great batters. The good thing is they are available in ODIs," Shukla said while in conversation with ANI in London.&nbsp;&nbsp;Both Rohit and Virat announced their retirement from the Test format in May, meaning a new-looked Indian side under Shubman Gill was set to travel to England for the five-match series. However, the board was accused of playing a key role in influencing the retirements of the duo.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-india-coach-under-whom-team-attained-number-1-test-ranking-questions-jadejas-intent-after-lords-loss-1752598282616">Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss</a>&nbsp;However, Rajeev Shukla’s latest announcement has brought a full stop to the conversation. Since the retirements were announced India under Shubman Gill has done a decent job during England tour. While they lost at Headingley and now at Lord’s, India could have won both matches had luck favoured them.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the other hand, batters like Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan were given the opportunity to replace the retired duo. However, neither Nair nor Sudharsan have cemented their place in the Playing XI with Abhimanyu Easwaran now knocking on the doors.

After the defeat, fans recalled the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as one of the key reasons for the defeat with a few slamming the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), for playing a key role in the duo's retirement. 

India suffered a heartbreaking 22-run defeat in the third Test match against England as the hosts took a 2-1 lead in the series on Monday (July 14). After the defeat, fans recalled the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as one of the key reasons for the defeat with a few slamming the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), for playing a key role in the duo's retirement. However, the BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has defended the board, stating it had no role to play in the star duo’s retirement in May. Rajeev Shukla defends BCCI "I want to make it very clear once and for all. We all feel Rohit and Virat's absence, but they took the decision on their own. BCCI has a policy of never telling any player when to retire and from which format. This is on the player. This was their own decision. They took retirement on their own. We will always miss them. We consider them great batters. The good thing is they are available in ODIs," Shukla said while in conversation with ANI in London. Both Rohit and Virat announced their retirement from the Test format in May, meaning a new-looked Indian side under Shubman Gill was set to travel to England for the five-match series. However, the board was accused of playing a key role in influencing the retirements of the duo. ALSO READ | Ex-India coach, under whom team attained number 1 Test ranking, questions Jadeja's intent after Lord's Loss However, Rajeev Shukla’s latest announcement has brought a full stop to the conversation. Since the retirements were announced India under Shubman Gill has done a decent job during England tour. While they lost at Headingley and now at Lord’s, India could have won both matches had luck favoured them. On the other hand, batters like Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan were given the opportunity to replace the retired duo. However, neither Nair nor Sudharsan have cemented their place in the Playing XI with Abhimanyu Easwaran now knocking on the doors.

After the defeat, fans recalled the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as one of the key reasons for the defeat with a few slamming the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), for playing a key role in the duo's retirement.&nbsp;

Rajeev Shukla defends BCCI amid Rohit, Virat retirement saga, says 'they took decision on their own'

Former Indian cricketer and a World Cup winner, Suresh Raina, has backed and echoed Virat Kohli’s words, expressing displeasure over the BCCI’s rule change surrounding restricting players’ family time on away tours. Following India’s horrid tour Down Under, where they lost the series (1-3) and a chance to make it to their third successive WTC Final, the BCCI tightened several rules in a revised 10-point guideline; however, one of them made headlines for the wrong reasons. Although BCCI’s agenda was to keep the players focused on cricket, especially on away tours, limiting family time on longer and shorter tours, respectively, irked several high-profile players, including Kohli and Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;Per BCCI’s revised guideline, a player’s family cannot accompany them beyond 14 days on longer away tours that stretch 45 days and beyond, and for seven days on shorter away tours. &nbsp;While Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed BCCI’s rule change, saying the players are on national duty and not on holidays, Raina opposed it openly while speaking on YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's show, saying, "It is very important to have family on tours. BCCI has taken a big decision that family is not allowed – I'm against this. You are sending them on a tour for two months… family should be allowed. It's not that they (family) are against the players, they (also) would want us to score runs and the country to win."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/families-are-important-but-not-a-holiday-india-coach-gautam-gambhir-backs-bcci-rule-that-once-irked-kohli-rohit-1752227522339">‘Families are important…but it’s not a holiday,’ Gambhir backs BCCI rule that once irked Kohli, Rohit</a> &nbsp;Raina stressed how players need someone to talk to and vent out to during their lean patches on away tours, and if BCCI restrict their families from staying with them, it could lead to mental health issues.&nbsp; &nbsp;"You do have mental health issues. When you are going through a lean phase and there's an army gunning for your spot, then such issues crop up. You fear being dropped. When chips are down, you need someone to talk to. When you're happy, you seldom need anyone. But when you're down, you fear talking, thinking this may end up reaching the coach or the captain," Raina added.<h3>Fear of repercussion&nbsp; &nbsp;</h3>Being part of the Indian dressing room for over a decade, Raina knows what it’s like not to talk about the issues one deals with.&nbsp; &nbsp;"So out of hesitation, players don't speak out," he said. "Imagine Virat Kohli playing, his daughter clapping – it's such a proud moment. He will set the stage on fire," Raina concluded.

Although BCCI’s agenda was to keep the players focused on cricket, especially on away tours, limiting family time on longer and shorter tours, respectively, irked several high-profile players, including Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Former Indian cricketer and a World Cup winner, Suresh Raina, has backed and echoed Virat Kohli’s words, expressing displeasure over the BCCI’s rule change surrounding restricting players’ family time on away tours. Following India’s horrid tour Down Under, where they lost the series (1-3) and a chance to make it to their third successive WTC Final, the BCCI tightened several rules in a revised 10-point guideline; however, one of them made headlines for the wrong reasons. Although BCCI’s agenda was to keep the players focused on cricket, especially on away tours, limiting family time on longer and shorter tours, respectively, irked several high-profile players, including Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Per BCCI’s revised guideline, a player’s family cannot accompany them beyond 14 days on longer away tours that stretch 45 days and beyond, and for seven days on shorter away tours. While Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed BCCI’s rule change, saying the players are on national duty and not on holidays, Raina opposed it openly while speaking on YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's show, saying, "It is very important to have family on tours. BCCI has taken a big decision that family is not allowed – I'm against this. You are sending them on a tour for two months… family should be allowed. It's not that they (family) are against the players, they (also) would want us to score runs and the country to win." Also read | ‘Families are important…but it’s not a holiday,’ Gambhir backs BCCI rule that once irked Kohli, Rohit Raina stressed how players need someone to talk to and vent out to during their lean patches on away tours, and if BCCI restrict their families from staying with them, it could lead to mental health issues. "You do have mental health issues. When you are going through a lean phase and there's an army gunning for your spot, then such issues crop up. You fear being dropped. When chips are down, you need someone to talk to. When you're happy, you seldom need anyone. But when you're down, you fear talking, thinking this may end up reaching the coach or the captain," Raina added. Fear of repercussion Being part of the Indian dressing room for over a decade, Raina knows what it’s like not to talk about the issues one deals with. "So out of hesitation, players don't speak out," he said. "Imagine Virat Kohli playing, his daughter clapping – it's such a proud moment. He will set the stage on fire," Raina concluded.

Although BCCI’s agenda was to keep the players focused on cricket, especially on away tours, limiting family time on longer and shorter tours, respectively, irked several high-profile players, including Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

‘When chips are down, you need…,’ Raina joins Kohli in bashing BCCI’s family restriction rule

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed a BCCI rule that once irked white-ball stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. After India’s horrid show Down Under, where not only did they lose the series (1-3) and a chance to seal the WTC Final 2025 ticket, but also copped with new set of guidelines laid by the board, including introducing a new rule that limits players’ family duration on away tours. While it's 14 days for longer tours that last for 45 days and beyond, the number reduces to just seven for shorter ones. Owing to this, several players, including Kohli and Rohit, reached out to the BCCI to put some relaxations on it.&nbsp;The BCCI laid out these rules to ensure that the players maintain focus on cricket on all tours and stick together, not seeking an escape elsewhere. Kohli was among the high-profile names who expressed displeasure over this rule, saying he doesn’t want to head back to his room and sit and sulk without his family around.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wiaan-mulder-reveals-what-brian-lara-said-to-him-about-not-breaking-his-once-in-a-lifetime-400-runs-in-test-match-record-1752218181086">Wiaan Mulder reveals what Brian Lara said to him about not breaking his ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ record</a> &nbsp;Speaking with Cheteshwar Pujara during a special interview, Gambhir says the focus must remain on representing the country rather than being on a holiday. &nbsp;"Families are important, but you've got to understand one thing. You are here for a purpose. It's not a holiday. You're here for a huge purpose. You've got very few people in that dressing room or in this tour that gets this opportunity to make the country proud. &nbsp;“So yes, I'm not against not having families with us. &nbsp;"It is important to have families, but if your focus is towards making our country proud and you have a much bigger role than any other thing, and you're committed to that goal, you're committed to that cause, I think everything else is fine. But for me, I think that cause and that goal is more important than any other thing,” Gambhir said.&nbsp;<h3>India at Lord’s &nbsp;</h3>Team India bowled first at Lord’s in the third Test against England. Dismissing both openers inside the first session, India had England’s back against the wall before Joe Root and Ollie Pope stitched a 109-run stand to bring the hosts back in the game. &nbsp;Two quick wickets in the middle overs further dent their run, but England's deployment of an old-school approach saved them from any embarrassment as Root and Stokes ended the day with the scoreboard reading 251 for four.&nbsp; &nbsp;While Stokes is batting on an unbeaten 32, Root was stranded at 99* on the other hand.&nbsp;

The BCCI laid out these rules to ensure that the players maintain focus on cricket on all tours and stick together, not seeking an escape elsewhere. 

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed a BCCI rule that once irked white-ball stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. After India’s horrid show Down Under, where not only did they lose the series (1-3) and a chance to seal the WTC Final 2025 ticket, but also copped with new set of guidelines laid by the board, including introducing a new rule that limits players’ family duration on away tours. While it's 14 days for longer tours that last for 45 days and beyond, the number reduces to just seven for shorter ones. Owing to this, several players, including Kohli and Rohit, reached out to the BCCI to put some relaxations on it. The BCCI laid out these rules to ensure that the players maintain focus on cricket on all tours and stick together, not seeking an escape elsewhere. Kohli was among the high-profile names who expressed displeasure over this rule, saying he doesn’t want to head back to his room and sit and sulk without his family around. Also read | Wiaan Mulder reveals what Brian Lara said to him about not breaking his ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ record Speaking with Cheteshwar Pujara during a special interview, Gambhir says the focus must remain on representing the country rather than being on a holiday. "Families are important, but you've got to understand one thing. You are here for a purpose. It's not a holiday. You're here for a huge purpose. You've got very few people in that dressing room or in this tour that gets this opportunity to make the country proud. “So yes, I'm not against not having families with us. "It is important to have families, but if your focus is towards making our country proud and you have a much bigger role than any other thing, and you're committed to that goal, you're committed to that cause, I think everything else is fine. But for me, I think that cause and that goal is more important than any other thing,” Gambhir said. India at Lord’s Team India bowled first at Lord’s in the third Test against England. Dismissing both openers inside the first session, India had England’s back against the wall before Joe Root and Ollie Pope stitched a 109-run stand to bring the hosts back in the game. Two quick wickets in the middle overs further dent their run, but England's deployment of an old-school approach saved them from any embarrassment as Root and Stokes ended the day with the scoreboard reading 251 for four. While Stokes is batting on an unbeaten 32, Root was stranded at 99* on the other hand.

The BCCI laid out these rules to ensure that the players maintain focus on cricket on all tours and stick together, not seeking an escape elsewhere.&nbsp;

‘Families are important…but it’s not a holiday,’ Gambhir backs BCCI rule that once irked Kohli, Rohit

From Board of Control for Cricket in India(BCCI) to England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), here 's a look at the top five richest cricket boards in the world.

From Board of Control for Cricket in India(BCCI) to England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), here 's a look at the top five richest cricket boards in the world.

From BCCI to ECB: Top 5 richest cricket boards in the world, check where PCB stands

The second Test between India and England at Edgbaston has been a solid one-sided affair thus far, thanks to the Indian captain Shubman Gill and ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. While Gill hogged all the limelight for his career-best 269 after being sent out to bat first, Jadeja received massive praise for his valiant 89, helping India recover from a possible mid-inning collapse. He stitched a brilliant 203-run stand for the sixth wicket with Gill, propelling India to 587 in the first innings. Jadeja, however, almost paid a price for it, breaking a key BCCI rule to get there, but is unlikely to face any sanction for it.&nbsp;Following India’s horror show Down Under this time, the BCCI tightened rules for players, one of which states that all players, regardless, must travel together in the team bus to the venue, hotel or training ground, disallowing anyone to travel separately. Jadeja broke this rule ahead of day two play at Edgbaston, reaching the ground earlier than his teammates to hit the nets. Since his efforts paid off eventually, the ranked number one Test all-rounder is likely to escape any fine or punishment. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-india-pacers-put-england-under-pressure-after-skipper-gills-269-1751564925753">IND vs ENG: India pacers put England under pressure after skipper Gill's record double ton</a> &nbsp;Considering India suffered a late collapse twice in the series opener in Leeds, Jadeja knew that even if he’s breaking BCCI’s Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), he is doing it for the greater cause, and it showed. &nbsp;"Somewhere I felt that I should go and bat extra because the ball was still new," Jadeja said. "I felt, if I can see the new ball off, it would become easy for the rest of the innings. Luckily, I could bat till lunch, and then Washi [Sundar] also batted well with Shubman. The more you bat in England, the better it is because you never feel you are set in England. At any time, a ball can swing and take your edge or bowl you." &nbsp;Although he missed out on his second Test hundred on English soil, Jadeja felt content with his contribution, which helped India stay on top of England after two days of play.&nbsp; &nbsp;"When you contribute with the bat for the team, it feels great; when you are playing outside India, and the team needs you more, it feels good," Jadeja said. "From 210 for 5 to put together a big partnership to take the team forward, it is a challenge. I took it as a challenge. If you can stick around with the captain and put together a big partnership, it gives you confidence as a cricketer and a batter that in the coming matches also you can contribute." &nbsp;Meanwhile, India reduced England to 77 for three before stumps on day two, removing both openers and last game centurion Ollie Pope. Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement, Akash Deep, picked up two wickets off two balls before Mohammad Siraj accounted for Zak Crawley, caught in the slips. The hosts trail by 510 runs with seven wickets remaining in the first innings.&nbsp;

Jadeja scored a valiant 89, stitching 203 runs with Shubman Gill for the sixth wicket in India's first innings at Edgbaston. 

The second Test between India and England at Edgbaston has been a solid one-sided affair thus far, thanks to the Indian captain Shubman Gill and ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. While Gill hogged all the limelight for his career-best 269 after being sent out to bat first, Jadeja received massive praise for his valiant 89, helping India recover from a possible mid-inning collapse. He stitched a brilliant 203-run stand for the sixth wicket with Gill, propelling India to 587 in the first innings. Jadeja, however, almost paid a price for it, breaking a key BCCI rule to get there, but is unlikely to face any sanction for it. Following India’s horror show Down Under this time, the BCCI tightened rules for players, one of which states that all players, regardless, must travel together in the team bus to the venue, hotel or training ground, disallowing anyone to travel separately. Jadeja broke this rule ahead of day two play at Edgbaston, reaching the ground earlier than his teammates to hit the nets. Since his efforts paid off eventually, the ranked number one Test all-rounder is likely to escape any fine or punishment. Also read | IND vs ENG: India pacers put England under pressure after skipper Gill's record double ton Considering India suffered a late collapse twice in the series opener in Leeds, Jadeja knew that even if he’s breaking BCCI’s Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), he is doing it for the greater cause, and it showed. "Somewhere I felt that I should go and bat extra because the ball was still new," Jadeja said. "I felt, if I can see the new ball off, it would become easy for the rest of the innings. Luckily, I could bat till lunch, and then Washi [Sundar] also batted well with Shubman. The more you bat in England, the better it is because you never feel you are set in England. At any time, a ball can swing and take your edge or bowl you." Although he missed out on his second Test hundred on English soil, Jadeja felt content with his contribution, which helped India stay on top of England after two days of play. "When you contribute with the bat for the team, it feels great; when you are playing outside India, and the team needs you more, it feels good," Jadeja said. "From 210 for 5 to put together a big partnership to take the team forward, it is a challenge. I took it as a challenge. If you can stick around with the captain and put together a big partnership, it gives you confidence as a cricketer and a batter that in the coming matches also you can contribute." Meanwhile, India reduced England to 77 for three before stumps on day two, removing both openers and last game centurion Ollie Pope. Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement, Akash Deep, picked up two wickets off two balls before Mohammad Siraj accounted for Zak Crawley, caught in the slips. The hosts trail by 510 runs with seven wickets remaining in the first innings.

Jadeja scored a valiant 89, stitching a 203-run stand with Shubman Gill for the sixth wicket in India's first innings at Edgbaston.&nbsp;

IND vs ENG: Ravindra Jadeja to escape BCCI sanction despite breaking key rule on day 2 at Edgbaston

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