Our Team also spoke to few Key Personnel of BVCI, who were quite thrilled with the outcome of this AGM, as many decisions were taken and seconded by Members willingly, after their first ever Veteran Premier League- IVPL-season-1, this meeting was quite an interesting at the same time was special too.

 All 8 Members of their Apex Council were present for this Great extravaganza, they were all quite enthusiastic, this was attended by the President- Praveen Tyagi was also Elated with good participation of the members for this Special meeting in GOA.

Following APEX members participated

1. President: Mr. Praveen Tyagi
2. Mr. Sudhir Kulkarni – Secretary
3. Mr. Mayank Khandwala- Treasurer
4. Mr. Chandrasenan Nair – Joint Secretary
5. Mr. Vinod Phadke – Vice President
6. Mr. Ravinder Tyagi- Vice President- Central Zone
7. Mr. Tarunesh Parihar- Vice President- East Zone
8. Mr.J K Mahindra – Vice President
9. Executive Members BVCI
10. Rajeev Tyagi
11. Alok Saxena
12. Vishwajeet Singh

Starting session of the meeting was Chaired by the President, who talked about the Success of IVPL and its acceptance with the Cricket Fraternity.

Core Agenda of the AGM was to Manifest Working & Progress of BVCI & Its Future Plans, Giving updation on the IVPL Performance & Its working, Setting up the Cricket Calendar for the Season and Detailed Profit & Loss Account of IVPL and its Working with the Members.

Future plans of BVCI and its Plans for the Season. After the Apex Council Meeting, BVCI- President–Praveen Tyagi- Presided the AGM, initially, He gave the complete & Detailed Expense Report of BVCI’s First – IVPL (Indian Veteran Premium League – Season) which was most Successful League organized by BVCI- Despite of no Sponsors for the League, Still BVCI Managed to pull the League Successfully.

Thereafter, President announced Proposed Changes as well decisions being taken by APEX Council, which was shared with the Members for their Consent for meet the Chorum of the Decisions being done in order to Formulize the same through this AGM.

He informed further on the discussions held which needs consent of Members, All the Members willingly accepted those decisions, as Follows:

He informed further on the discussions held which needs consent of Members, All the Members willingly accepted those decisions, as Follows:

1. Zonal Cricket Championships will be conducted before October this year.
2. National Championship will be Organized at Indore Sudhdev Singh – Ghumman- M P Veterans willingly took the Hosting of Nationals this year at Indore, this will take place sometime in December end of this year. Following decisions were taken with the Consent of All Members during this long duration -AGM of BVCI.
3. Following decisions were taken with the Consent of All Members during this long duration -AGM of BVCI.

• CHANGES MADE DURING AGM are :–
• President Praveen Tyagi shown his happiness for the successful completion of IVPL Season- he also thanked all the Office bearers for their support to make this a Grand league of BVCI, despite of all odds with the help & Support of each member, this became possible, however first year, we ran the league in losses, but, we are sure with the popularity of the league, this will definitely earn more eyeballs for the upcoming seasons he added.

 He also thanked All 6 Franchisees of IVPL, for their Support during the IVPL,

He further informed on the Changes being taken place

•  BVCI Current Secretary – Mr. Sudhir Kulkarni has been Re-designated as Vice President, on his Earlier Position of Secretary has been taken over by Vinod Phadke, who is a quite a Popular and name in the Veteran Cricketing circuits in India, he will now be new Secretary of BVCI, he had been associated with BCCI also in the past, during his stint  he was part of many committees of BCCI earlier, he comes with vast experience, we wish him luck on his new assignment.

Apart from this BVCI’s Current Treasurer-Mayank khandwala will now be Joint Secretary, Mr. Chandrasenan Nair of South Zone will be new Treasurer of BVCI, It was also decided in the Uttarakhand Veteran Association which was part of Central Zone earlier now will be Part of North Zone Veteran Association- along with Delhi, Punjab, Himachal etc. Delhi Veterans, which was part of Central Zone, now will be coming Under North Zone, Praveen Shrivastav- Secretary of Delhi Veterans also seen in Action in the AGM, he welcomed this decision, rather felt happy.

Mr. Rajeev Tyagi- who was Executive Member earlier with BVCI- will now be Re- Designated as Vice President – North Zone, Mr. J.K. Mahindra who has been one of the oldest Member as being a Vice President of BVCI, due to his Health, he will now be the Patron of the Board. Further to the above Changes in the leadership of BVCI ,It was also Decided that, Mr. Venkat Subramaniam will be Vice President – South Zone.

BVCI on its mission for spreading its wings apart from India, are keen to Organize International Veteran Matches have decided to  conduct International Veteran Cricket, League & Tours therefore a New 5 Members Committee was formed which will be headed by Veteran Mayank Khandwala of Maharashtra Veterans as Chairman of the Committee, another Veteran who has been working for Veteran Cricket for a longer time in India & Aboard, other members of the Committee are Ravindra Tyagi, Sudhir Kulkarni, Tarunesh Parihar & Anand Kamath of Hyderabad Veterans.

President Thanked Goa Veteran Cricket Association & Mr. Vinod Phadke for organizing Most Successful AGM of BVCI in GOA, Later a party was hosted by BVCI & Goa Veterans where, we saw some amazing talent of Stand up Comedy by Rajeev Tyagi, who won many hearts with his amazing Jocks & Singing, even newly appointed South Zone Vice President- Venkat Subramaniam’s singing abilities gave everyone pleasant surprise Singing sessions were really entertained everyone in the most awaited party for the members later in the evening Sudhdev Singh – Ghumman of MP Veterans sang some lovely Songs with his soulful Singing, forever young Anchor of BVCI Alok Saxena also recited some Shero shayari, which gave good topping to the evening.

ICC Men T20 World Cup is going to take the Driver’s Seat in Every household in India, from 2^nd June-24, after amazing season of IPL, World is now Geared up for the Different Flavor of Cricket in the beginning of the Month of June, which is quite Hot month, rather hottest Month in most of the parts of the Nation, with Creating taking the limelight again, after more than two Months of IPL Extravaganza.

This ICC T20 Men World cup is going to a One of the Biggest ever, as there are around 20 Teams participating for the First time in the History of the World Cup.

Hosts West Indies and USA, 8 Best Placed Teams from 22 Edition got automatic entry are: Netherlands, Australia, Sri Lanka, India, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, England, however Afghanistan & Bangladesh also got automatic entry with their Performance in T20 Teams Rankins.

Interestingly Ireland and Scotland also qualified through their European Qualifiers, whereas Namibia and Uganda also qualified as teams from Africa, they qualified by winning Papua New Guinea East Asia -Pacific Qualifiers.

This time 20 Teams have been divided in 4 Groups of 5 Teams Each, each team will play each other in their groups, after the League Stage, where 2 Teams from each group with their best performance make it to Super 8 level, thereafter two groups of 4 Teams each will be created, top 2 Winners will progress to the Semi Final Stage, isn’t it exciting this time round.

The fixtures for the Super Eight stage, starting June 19,

Once the eight teams are known, they will be grouped in Super Eight as follows:

Group 1:  will feature A1, B2, C1, D2,

while Group 2:  will have A2, B1, C2 and D1.

 No points will be carried forward from the first round to the second.

Now let’s how Indian Team is geared up for this upcoming T20 World Extravaganza.

Indian Team lead by Star Batsman Rohit Sharma, 36-year-old, Dashing Cricketer with 103 Tests and five one-day internationals for India, will have high hopes pinned on the men in blue when they begin their campaign against Ireland on June 5.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, & 2007 champions India, led by Star Captain Rohit Sharma, will begin their ICC T20 World Cup Campaign on June 5 against Ireland.

India in Group A with arch-rivals Pakistan.

Defending champions England will be led by Flamboyant Jos Buttler, while 50-over world champions Australia will compete under the leadership of Magical Mitchel Marsh. South Asian powerhouses India and Pakistan have retained their experienced skippers, Hitman- Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam. Co-hosts the United States will make their ICC World Cup debut, along with fellow debutants Uganda.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be the largest edition of the tournament to date, featuring 20 teams competing for the trophy for the first time.

INDIA’S SCHEDULE IN T20 WORLD CUP 2024

June 5: India v Ireland, New York – 08:00 PM IST (09:30 AM Local)

June 9: India v Pakistan, New York – 08:00 PM IST (09:30 AM Local)

June 12: United States v India, New York – 08:00 PM IST (09:30 AM Local)

June 15: India v Canada, Florida – 08:00 PM IST (10:30 AM Local)

June 20: New Zealand vs India, Barbados – 08:00 PM IST (10:30 AM Local)

June 22: India vs Sri Lanka, Antigua – 08:00 PM IST (10:30 AM Local)

June 24: Australia vs India, St Lucia – 08:00 PM IST (10:30 AM Local)

The Proud INDIA’S SQUAD FOR THE T20 WORLD CUP 2024

Rohit Sharma –Captain

Hardik Pandya- VC

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Virat Kohli

Suryakumar Yadav

Roshabh Pant

Sanju Samson

 Shivam Dube

Ravindra Jadeja

 Axar Patel

 Kuldeep Yadav

Yuzvendra Chahal

Arshdeep Singh

Jasprit Bumrah

Mohammed Siraj.

Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan.

Team time4star wishes Team India Good Luck for their Campaign in the IC T-20 MenWorld Cup,

we are hopeful and confident like all Indians that, Team India will win the Cup.

This will definitely write a new chapter for Veteran Cricket in India, it will be indeed a  good opportunity for Veteran Players registered with the Board, earlier BVCI decided to choose players for IVPL as selection process by not conducting traditional trials, rather they Innovate here again, they conducted a Double Wicket Cricket Championship, in March- April last Year-23, which was another revolutionary thought  for choosing them by creation of a Match environment  with Providing 5 Overs to each Pair, importantly 200 Pairs participated in the Championship, from 15 States of India, this gave equal amount of opportunity for each Player to showcase their talent as well as getting decent amount of time to show their sheer skills and talent.

Inception of BVCI also came with revolutionary thought of  concept of creating a board for Veterans, was a brain child of  India’s flamboyant opening batsman who later turned Politician late Chetan Chauhan Sahib in 1998.

This thought germinated, when he realised, that, after retiring  from serious Cricket with BCCI,  those days( during 90’s)   Cricketers were not having much options to continue their Game which Gave them Name & Fame, Infact ,there are many Cricketers , who do not make it to India Level, but have played, State or National Level Cricket, therefore to continue cricket for them as well there are many, who due to their Family Pressures or career making give up to their Cricket, in order to earn their livelihood etc. With these practical thoughts this Super cricketing brain, created BVCI in 1998, as founding president of the board.

His vision was to increase Sportsman spirit as well as friendship all across the globe amongst Cricketers specially in India. Initially 35+ age Retired Cricketers were invited to become members of BVCI, Board, in order to conduct days and 50 Over Matches etc.

With changing times in Cricket too, further innovations were added, BVCI conducts 20:20 Matches all through their annual Calendar,  even the age bracket also broadened to  40+ years retired Cricketers can be part of BVCI to continue their regular Cricket. BVCI structured to serve for Veteran Cricketers in India with having 5 Zones, North West, East, South and Central with 16 States part of the board, The Cricket Calendar  starts with States  conducting, inter district tournaments to form State Teams, these State teams contest to form a Zonal Team, thereafter Zonal Teams aspire to Play National Championship. The current Cricket calendar & working of BVCI was laid down by Founding President Late Shri. Chetan Chauhan Sahib, but it was very sad when in the year 2020 entire World was fighting with COVID wave across, our Beloved Cricketer turned Politician Chetan Chauhan Sahib also became the Victim of Covid, he left his heavenly abode in August-20, Entire Cricket & Veteran world  was Shattered & Shocked with his Sad Demise, a void was created for Veteran Cricket, it is when, Acting President – Praveen Tyagi ( well-known Name in Veteran Cricket ,  who was earlier Vice President of Central zone alongwith Secretary Sudhir Kulkarni ( A Former First Class Cricketer requested, Hon’ble Central Minister of. Govt of India Shri Nitin Gadkari jee to become National president of BVCI, he was kind enough to take this honorable position, once he became the president of BVCI, Board was infused with fresh energy, National President announced to do some exemplary work for Veteran Cricket in India, He had announced to conduct 8 Nations Veteran World Cup soon, this electrified the entire Veteran Cricket in India.

BVCI to celebrate 25^th Silver jubilee year of the board in 2024, Acting President Shri. Praveen Tyagi announced IVPL- Indian Veteran Premier league in Dehradun, which is a 6 Franchisee Model league, where 27 World’s Best Cricketers will take part alongwith veteran cricketers of India.

5 Iconic cricketers in each franchisee will make IVPL one of the biggest league after IPL. Some of the Cricketers across the world are Chris Gayle, Virender Sehwag, Praveen Kumar, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Harshal Gibbs, Thisara Parreiera, Anudeep Singh, Rajat Bhatia,Erakuddu Prasanna, Manpreet Goni, Ashley Nurse and many others.

All Veteran Players are quite excited for IVPL as this league will allow them to earn and play with their heroes, Dehradun will be alive from 23^rd Feb-24, since the tournament will be held at Rajeev Gandhi international Stadium there, it will be live broadcasted event on euro Sports, DD Sports & FANCODE  leading OTT Platform, When our team decided to get more information , we Spoke to Acting president  Praveen Tyagi “ he Stated, that this will be very Competitive League as all 6 Teams are pretty balanced sides in terms of talented players in each side, each team has perfect balance of Iconic as well as Veteran Players which makes the league quite a competitive one, IVPL being projected as one of the best league after IPL in India, this will get lots of Opportunities to Veteran Players, he  indicated that, even our. Veteran Players are very talented , even you talk about the recent sensation of Veteran Cricket, Bhanu Seth from Jaipur has been winning hearts with his powerful batting, he is one hard hitter, who can hit any bowler in the World.

When it comes to left arm spin, we have Praveen Thapar from Haryana, K. S. Rana from UP, Narender  Meena( Narry) from Jaipur,Deep Chand Bonthial from Uttarakhand, Vishwajeet Solanki and many other are finest examples of spin bowling.

Narender Meena from Jaipur, Vishwajeet Solanki from West zones are the finest Left Arm Spinners for the league, while when we talk about Veteran Batters, we have Parminder Singh- from UP, Jeet Choudhary Sachin Rawal and Anshul Kapoor from UP are perfect batters for 20:20 Format, even Vijay Singh from Uttarakhand, is exception talent, there are many other Examples in BVCI even we have good medium Pace, we have Kapil Rana & Rajeev Tyagi from UP, even others from various states  have enormous talent , they all will be seen in Action with International Cricketers for making each Match an Interesting to the core, which gives IVPL a great high. I am sure IVPL will definitely bring many new Opportunities to Veteran Cricketers as well as Veteran Cricket in India.

IVPL managed by 100 Sports which is engaged in to Sports management. For more than a decade, their Managing Director- Ravindra Bhati also super excited while speaking for the occasion he opines “ IVPL is going to be a trend setter in Veteran Cricket in India, we are leaving no Stone unturned to make it Successful ,our team is working day in day out to make it one of the best league after IPL”.

6 Franchisee Teams are –

VVIP Uttar Pradesh, Owned by young and Budding Real Estate Professionals and successful businessman, Vibhor and Vaibhav Tyagi even their third Partner a Fabulous Content Creator leading Cricket Writer Dev Deep Tyagi ,  are super thrilled with making VVIP Uttar Pradesh a very competitive Team, with their knowledge and sheer Passion for the game, by having Suresh Raina, Rajat Bhatia, Anudeep Singh part of their brand Wagon team, VVIP Uttar Pradesh. Vibhor has been quite instrumental for making the best team for the league, he has been watching and even visiting many leagues in order to understands the nuisances as well as tricks to make a finest team, in consultation with his other partners.

Mumbai Champions – Owners Gaurang  Aggarwala & Harsh Sagar Jain are super charged with having Virender Sehwag in their team hoping for best results by their Franchisee , they are hoping to get the best matches with Super entertaining cricket during IVPL.

Gaurang himself a good cricketer, which gives him an edge on getting the best combination for his franchise, he is working hard to build a most competitive team for the league, he can also be seen in action during IVPL, he is real hard task master he has been very particular on getting right Coach even service staff for the franchise to get the best talent in the industry of cricketing circles.

Rohit Bawri – Owner of Rajasthan Legends also in top Spirits with having best Team, he is looking forward for all contesting matches during the league, with Erakuddu Prassana etc,

He being a businessman focussing more on best Players as well as good competitive team , which can compete well in the league, he has hired the Professionals to get the best value for his investment in Cricket.

similar opinion is with Sadhan Ghosh- Owner of Chhattisgarh Warriors, who hails from Chhattisgarh , who  had recently launched his Fashion brand YAARON Fashions by CM of Chhattisgarh, he is super Excited with the Development of his Franchise team, he is also quite happy with Yusuf Pathan being a part for his Franchise, he is planning many surprises for the league through his fashion brand as well as from his franchise, he not in mood to talk more at juncture on his franchise, he is saying wait & watch , let the magic begin, the curtain raised through IVPL.

Infact Govind Raju – Owner of Telangana Tigers also Super Charged with having Chris Gayle as part if his Franchise, he feels that, this is going to be a Game Changer as Chris Gayle has huge fan following in India this will definitely gives him an edge over others, which is why he has chosen Chris over other Players. Govind himself a good Cricket player makes him more lethal in order to choose the best with optimising the resources to their full potential, he has been quite a silent Franchise, who is working hard to produce the best with professional acumen towards building his own franchise,

Last but not the least Red Carpet Delhi Owners – Duo young budding business Man- Devesh Tyagi & Manjul Arora are quite upbeat with their Team having Hershel Gibbs, Ashley Nurse in their Side, they are trying every bit possible for making a very Competitive team Specially Devesh Tyagi spends quite a number of hours during the day to build his Franchise, he himself being a player too provides him the passion to build this sports Franchise business model alongwith his partner to get the right resources , which can deliver when it requires the most.

While understanding each Franchisee team , we have realised , there is going to be great Cricketing extravaganza in Dehradun soon, which will take the cricket on its Peak, but this time for a different reason, which is reason of Veterans making big in 20:20 Format turning eyeballs icons will be vocal with local will be the flavour.

Team Time4Star wishes BVCI Officials, all franchisee Teams and 100 Sports good luck to Organise one of the best league for Veteran Cricket towards writing a new Chapter in this History of Veteran Cricket.

My today’s story on Cover Drive is really very near to my heart, this is concerning to my life’s First Cricket Coach- Mr. Ranjit Mehra- A Well Known Left Arm Spinner from Delhi- who has coach me  on  basic Cricketing skills during my earlier childhood days , I have had a very humble background coming from Middle Class Family of Delhi, where father was the only Earning Member, I use to Study at Govt School at Jheel khuranja, which was one of the most Famous School in Delhi during 80’s due to their Performance is Sports and Academics as well, in East Delhi.

when I was just 14 years old Boy, learning my initial tricks of the game, this School was also famous for the Coach too, who was other then Mr. A. N. Sharma– who happens to be  Coach of Indian Cricket Legend Virender Sehwag, we were lucky to being trained by

Mr. A N Sharma, I have huge respect for him, he has been so phenomenon on teaching us basics of the game.. Kudos to Sharma Sir, I wish him long life.

Now coming back to my Story, I remember, First I saw my First Coach Ranjit Mehra A Quality Left Arm Spinner & decent Batter -those days, he was our  Paaji , as he was in his late 20’s while he was training us, without taking any monies  From us, I remember those days , we were is East Delhi- Gandhi Nagar, Ranjit Paaji also use to live there,( he also coming from Middle Class background)  he had started a Club with the name G N Kolts- Gandhi Nagar Colts, that’s the place I met few of my Childhood Buddies- Naved Alam- ( Those days he was quite quick as a Bolwer, with lack of Opportunities those days – he also did not play more then DDCA League )  I am in touch with till date , what a Fine human being he is, today  he is a respected Umpire in Delhi- Sanjay puri, Moh Shahid – Radhey Shyam ( what a Classy Batsman – he was those days).

We’re the Students of Ranjit Paaji, We use to reach on the Ram lila Ground early in the morning to Roll the Wicket with Stumps those days, matting wickets were very popular, that too half matting wickets, even the School Zonal matches sometimes were happening on half matting wickets, major. Or bigger tournaments like DDCA Leagues etc to take place on turf Wickets, Delhi Cricket. Was very Different those years.

Jheel khuranja No-1 had one of the best Team of Delhi school, I remember we won the Thumps -up Inter school Tournament too in Kolkata.. which was one of the biggest School tournament those. Years.

Ranjeet paa jee was Very popular. Amonst all our friends, he use to work during the day with some Organisation, (later on  he joined Hindustan Times on Sports Quota  in Dispatch Department) in the evening around 5 or 5: 30, we all were meeting in Ground, there we had net, Paajee used to coach us with batting Bowling and Fielding, he himself was a very good player, he played DDCA League with many Club Teams, those days no of tournaments were popular in Delhi, on Matting very few were there in Turf Wickets.

I remembered, we all use to pool in 2 Rupees each to buy a Ball, Pajee Figured out a shop , which was selling Balls which had some manufacturing defect those balls , he used to purchase on half of the cost due to less availability of Funds, for practice on the nets.

Those were the Golden Days, I wish if in our times Tournaments like IPL or some other league, would had been there, I am sure many Cricketers were played at least some of those prestigious tournaments, as Competition was also very cut. Throat those days, but those were the Golden Days.

I met my Friend Naved Alam , Kishan Sharma, recently in All India Exporters T-20 league in Greater Noida, this was a You Tube Live Event,  where Naved  was the Umpire even Kishan Sharma – Balli Bhai was. The Operations head for the. League  also met Ranjeet paajee after a long time, he had retired  from his job, today he is 65 years of Age, we really cherish our early days of Cricket. But. He is. Still coaching in Arvachin School- Vivek Vihar. As Head Coach, he is stii not retired Cricket has been his First Love, soon ,we will Start a Cricket Academy, this. Will allow us to get. All the Friends together.

Fasco Premier League- Season-II, was a great Cricket Extravaganza where All Leading Exporters of India Participate, this tournament has reached to a Different level, I did the Commentary for the Event along with Rahul ,  Jagrit Anand(Rranji trophy from Delhi , he is an amazing human being & Sports Enterpreuner ) he and Arnab his Partner were managing the league.

Also met Mr. Prince Malik – who is the main brain behind the Fasco Premier League by getting all gthe Exportters of Handicraft under one platform for Cricket and DK amazing Cricketers and great Human beings.

We were delighted with the Presence of West Indies Legend Courtney Walsh and Senior Indian Cricketer Rudra Pratap Singh were Chief Guest.

Very Soon I will be organising a get together with all my Old Cricketing Buddies of 80’s and 90’s — We will call that Get together Series ‘” Golden Boys Bash”

 I always feel Once a Cricketer Sportsman for a lifetime, as Cricket has given lot to me in my life too, I am always thankful for the game, though, I have never made it bigger in the game not played for India, I am sure soon, I will working on starting my own Academy or organising a League in order to relive my Dream for Fulfilling my Dream Playing with Stars, before I die.

Thanks to all my Friends and well-wishers for supporting me every inch of the way,

I wish Ranjeet Paajee a Very Happy and long life, Team Time4Star wishes him great days ahead.

It was a well organized Match with many Good Delhi Veteran Cricketers, & Senior Coaches Cricketers, Officials of DDCA alongwith President of DVCA (Delhi Veteran Cricket Association) Former International Cricketer, Surinder Khanna, Finest Indian cricketer from Delhi, who played 10 One Dayers from 1979-1984. Wicket Keeper Batsman, represented Ranji Trophy too from Delhi, he was being Lucky in 1979, while India team was touring England for the 1979 world Cup, he was the designated wicket Keeper, His power Packed Performance was noticed by all cricket fans across the globe, when he was adjudged man of the Series, during 1984, for his 2 brilliant half centuries against Sri Lanka & Pakistan,he has 5000 First class runs, with a highest of 220 not out against Himachal Pradesh in 1987-88.

DVCA’s Secretary- Praveen Shrivastava, who was the main source for organizing this friendly tie- A very well attended Event with having presence of many dignitaries to name a few were – Ms. Sunita Sharma, who is India’s First women Cricket coach, under her proud guidance many first Class & International Cricketers were nurtured, she is also the proud recipient of Dronacharya Award from President A P J Abdul Kalam in August -2005.

Senior Coach & Official for Indian Airlines Cricket- N P Singh (Nippi Paaji) Coach of International Cricketer- Ishant Sharma, Mr. Shravan Kumar, International Cricketer- Gursharan Singh- Gush Paa, a finest batsman of his time and many other Officials of DDCA, Chief of Navratan Foundation- Ashok Shrivastava, & Many others enjoyed the festivities of cricket during Navratri.

Match Report:

SCC Won the toss & Chose to Bat First, they had scores 179 all out in stipulated 25 Overs, Target for Delhi Veterans was 180 in 25 overs, they had started very well with Pradeep Chawla & Suresh Kohli doing some fine stroke Play, but somehow, when Captain Sidhant (A Businessman and very Passionate cricketer) introduced the spin Attack from both the ends, Rajat & Mayank Nigam, both of them shown some fine Peace of bowling.

but at one Stage, they were 99 in 13 overs with the loss of 3 Wickets, they were requiring 81 Runs in 12 overs, that’s when, Captain Sidhant of SCC, did quick changes of her bowlers which did work for him, when he brought back Mayank & Rajat, Spin from both ends, that’s done the Damage for DVCA.

Finally, SCC won the Match in Style, each one enjoyed this game winning or Losing was never an issue, major point was to Meet & Greet friend during the Festivities also to Celebrate Latest Affiliation of DVCA.

More Entertainment to the Match being added by BVCI’s Executive Member & COO of BVPL, Alok Saxena entertained the Crowd with his Excellent commentary in Hindi & English, which was appreciated by each one at the Match, Surender Khanna did Special Mention for his best Commentary to made this entire event a grand success.

Praveen Shrivastava- Secretary -DVCA was also delighted when, BVCI’s Acting President- Sh. Praveen Tyagi, who is also Chairman of BVPL arrived for the Final Prize Distribution Ceremony, alongwith President UPVCA – Ravindra Tyagi, Vijay Bansal- Treasurer -UPVCA.

Chief Guest Praveen Tyagi who has been a live wire for getting Veteran Cricket in India on greater Heights, after the Sad Demise of Sh. Chetan Chauhan, who was the Founding President of -BVCI, which was started in the year-1988 by him, distributed prizes to the Best Performers of the match which were:

Praveen Tyagi Addressed the gathering with his candid words &  with great Joy he  ” I am really Happy that, Delhi Veteran Cricket Association with Surinder Khanna & Praveen Shrivastava being the Top Officials ,I am sure Delhi Veterans will do wonders for Veteran Cricket, he further Informed that, BVCI is organizing a 6 Franchisee BVPL- Bharat Veteran Premier League in Dehradun, from 10^th December, which will be telecast on Sony TV As well on other Leading OTT platforms in India & Abroad,

Further informs, Each Franchisee team will have -2 Indian International Players & 2 Foreign National International Players on the likes of Chris Gayle, Michel Clark, Chris Morsris, Sanath Jayasurya, Ferveez Maharoof,Dilshan Munaveera, Tilak Ratne Dilshan, Christopher Mpofu, Prasanna- Sri Lanka , Praveen Kumar,Suresh Raina, Rajat Bhatia, Sudeep Tyagi, and many others, apart from Many leading Ranji Trophy ,Dilip Trohpy etc Players from Veteran Board, this is one of its kind initiative , where Veteran Players are getting paid for the first time, while playing with world’s best Cricketers.

He was delighted to inform that, BVCI & BVPL’s endeavor, is to have BVPL as one of the Leading League in India after IPL.

He Distributed the Prizes to BEST Performers of the Match, some of the best performers were:

Pradeep Chawla scored 68 runs, by winning fighter of the Match alongwith Gaurav Verma from DVCA, Rajat Khurana scored 58 from SCC getting best knock Award, Mayank Nigam of SCC getting man of the Match for his All-round Performance of 48 runs and 2 Wickets. Rajat Bakhri- Best Fielder from SCC.

This friendly tie was made more interesting by the Presence of Two female Scorers Shikha Gupta & Neha Gupta, who did a finest job with their Online Scoring of this Friendly tie.

Team Time4star, wishes Delhi Veteran Cricket Association & Skylark Cricket Club all the Very best for their future endeavors, Wishing them a Happy Diwali & New Year too in advance.

This cracker of a game will  generate good advertising revenues as well, as per the Reports a Musical Ceremony being planned one hour before the Match, tickets have dried out of this match way back, there are lucky ones who have got the Tickets for this most sought after Match, it is going to be a historical watch for them seeing live in the Stadia.

Infact when we look at the Stats  on points Table of the current ICC Men World Cup Matches amongst these two Opponents, India played two matches having  won both Matches against Australia & Afghanistan with 4 points securing 2^nd Slot with a net run Rate of + 1.5.

However New Zeeland on top of the pool with 4 Points with a run rate of +1.958,  on the contrary Pakistan also with  4 Points at 3^rd Slot with lower Run rate of .0927, with 2 wins on their 2 Matches so far.

Makes the contest more Fierce. Coming back to India Pakistan  both teams performed well in the Ongoing World Cup, Crowd go Crazy as they know India Pak play against each other in the Bigger World tournaments, be it Asia Cup , World Cup or other ICC major Events.

Both the nations have been participating in World Cup from the beginning 1975 ,Pakistan has never beaten India in the World Cup, so far this will be 8^th Win of India Over Pakistan if they win the upcoming Match, on the Other side Pakistan will try to register their first Victory in world  Cup against their Arch Rivals.

Fans Across the Globe looking forward for this Match, Indian team under the Proud leadership of Rohit Sharma is full charged side with Captain himself in good form with  a Magnificent Century against Afghanistan, makes him a Player to Watch for this Contest, alongwith his partner for opening the innings K L Rahul makes it difficult for Pak, even Virat Kohli is in top form, Ishan Kishan ( who is struggling a bit) Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya makes the India’s Top batting order a Fiery one  even in the bowling Department with Jaspreet Bumrah coming back in Action strengthen the Attack, partnering with Siraj with Seam, Kuldeep doing a great job with his spin becoming a headache to batsman for reading his Clever Bowling, this is definitely a good  competitive side, on the other hand. Pakistan too have a Good side with Captain Babar Azam in good Form, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman Mohd Rizwan good batting Side with Fiery Shaeen Afridi , Mohammed Wasim Hairs Rauf and makes a very competitive side.

I am sure this is going to be nail biting contest at Ahmedabad, Team Time4 Star wishes Indian Team all the best for their 8^th Consecutive Victory in the world Cup.

Making this thought alive , BVCI  being introduced in 1988, by Legendary Cricketer Late Chetan Chauhan)  for providing an Opportunity for Retired Players to continue their passion to be active in the game of Cricket, Late Chetan Chauhan has done some finest work for developing Veteran Cricket in India, along with Praveen Tyagi, however  in 2020, during the Pandemic wave, Chetan Chauhan’s sad demise created a huge void, but Veteran cricket Board  being lucky,  when very humbly Hon’ble Central Minister Shri. Nitin Gadkari jee, accepted to become the National President.

Which really gave so much hopes for Veteran Cricket in India, under his proud leadership- BVCI saw the dream of organizing for the first time Bharat Veteran Premier League, (BVPL) this is being planned to commorate 25the Years of Boards existence of India.

That’s when, the Acting President Praveen Tyagi took the Lead along with his Team, Announced 6 Franchisee lead, Bharat Veteran Premier League. BVPL in beginning of 2023, to Mark the 25^th Year of Board as well as a Perfect Tribute to Chetan Sahib too.

On 1^st October-23, Lalit Hotel Mumbai became alive with the Presence of Acting President of BVCI Board Praveen Tyagi along with Board Officials for Players Draft Event for upcoming Bharat Veteran Premier League– BVPL . Organised by IPCA- Indian Power Cricket Academy, their team  was also present for making it, larger then life event, everything came live around 11:00 AM, when  Shefali Bagga- (Big Boss season -13 contestant, ) invited BVCI’s ( Board for Veteran Cricket in India) Executive Member & COO – BVPL, Alok Saxena on Stage for starting the proceedings of the day.

With his Welcome address, Alok introduced All Board Official s, which were present, on a Special dedicated Table, with Acting President of the Board Praveen Tyagi, secretary – BVCI – Sudhir Kulkarni,  Chandrasenan Nair- joint Secretary, J K Mahindra- Vice President, Vinod Phadke- Vice President, Shailesh Shah -Vice President- West Zone, Arun Taploo- Cricket Chair, Ms. Bindiya, Vishwajeet Singh- Executive Member, due to health issues Rajeev Tyagi, Executive member could not attend the event.

This was definitely proud moments for all the Boards Officials. Who had flown from various parts of the country, to attend this great extravaganza.

Alok’s very Professional Opening of Event gave the perfect start, like a Opening of a 20:20 Match, He Introduced all Board officials with august gathering & Live audience hooked on their YouTube link for this live event, Alok further introduced all 6 Franchisee Owners of BVPL by calling them on Stage one by one, as this was the first time Franchisee owners got introduced on Stage by the Board in any event.

All 6 young Cricket lover entrepreneurs’ Franchisees  First it was franchisee owner of VVIP Uttar Pradesh – Vibhor Tyagi – young budding entrepreneur – Managing Director VVIP group, alongwith Dev Deep Tyagi- another amazing personality , Noted Sports journalist, running his own website caught at  point ,were delighted to be part of  BVPL.

Followed by Rohit Bawri- Busines Man from Jaiour, Owner of Rajasthan Legends  Sadhan Ghosh- Owner Chhattisgarh Warriors,  Gaurang Aggarwal & Harsh Sagar Jain – Frenchisee owners of  Mumbai Champions,  Devesh Tyagi & Manjul Arora – Red Carpet Delhi last but not the least Govinda Raju- Amazing Cricketer, businessman, who understands the Game quite well owns Telangana Tigers, after this brief introduction, Shefali invited called Acting President Praveen Tyagi on Stage for informing the other details of BVPL, Praveen Tyagi like always , who is a biggest lover of the game and a True Ambassador of Veteran Cricket in India, has really worked very hard to made  the dream seeing the reality, specified that, total 6 Franchisee Teams for BVPL.

Each team will have 2 Foreign Nation International Cricketer + 2 Indian International Cricketers, per franchise to add the magic for BVPL, which will have very competitive impact on the entire League.

Finally, Shefali Bagga invited, International Cricketers Parvez Maharoof, Atul Wasan, to start the Player’s Draft & Bid Ceremony, both these Legends charmed the event with their charismatic knowledge and amazing Persona, which made the entire Player’s Draft an evening to remember for all Players, & Officials of BVCI.

Young and budding Anchor, Suhas Vedham been a perfect livewire to make the entire ceremony becoming more interesting for players & Officials, even Audience watching live.

Following icon Players are part of Franchise Team through Draft, Being Formed.

It was a Very Well Organized Event with more than 400 registered Players of BVCI , gone through the Action, Finally Each Franchisee had to Choose apart from 4 ICONS, a Squad of 16 Members. Following are the Teams of BVPL. This was one of the best event Organized by BVCI.

This was a low total for Sri Lanka, which made the entire match one of the weakest finales of the tournament. It was a major disaster for Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka who won the toss and elected to bat first, a decision that ultimately proved to be wrong. Within a few overs, they lost wickets at regular intervals. Sri Lanka lost 6 wickets for just 12 runs, and the innings lasted only for 15.2 overs, ending on a mere total of 50 runs.

With a target of just 51 runs, India conquered it in 6.1 overs, with Shubman Gill scoring 27 and Ishan Kishan scoring a brilliant 23 not out.

Siraj was the main force behind India’s success, achieving his personal best figures of 6 wickets for just 21 runs, including one maiden over. This made his spell one of the most fiery performances, earning him the Player of the Match award.

From the beginning of Sri Lankan innings, Siraj was on fire, taking 4 wickets in one over, which rattled the Sri Lankan innings. They were 12 for 5 at the end of the fourth over. He was delighted when Pathum Nissanka was caught at point on the very first ball of the over. Later on, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka fell on the third and fourth balls of that same over. Siraj further did damage when, on the final ball of the same over, he got Dhananjaya de Silva caught behind, sealing the tragic loss for Sri Lanka in the finale in front of their home crowd.

Siraj was ecstatic about this power-packed performance of taking 6 wickets against Sri Lanka. His joy doubled when he learned that he had equaled the record of Sri Lankan speedster Chaminda Vaas, who had picked 5 wickets against Bangladesh in the ICC Men’s World Cup in 2003, all in just 16 balls.

During the post-match interview, the jubilant Siraj stated, ‘Jitna Naseeb mein hota hai utna hi milta hai, Aaj mera naseeb tha,’ as if he was referring to the third ODI in Thiruvananthapuram, where he took 4 wickets against Sri Lanka. Due to his early 4 wickets, Sri Lanka managed to score only 73 runs while chasing a mammoth total of 391. However, in that match, his only regret was that he couldn’t get the 5th wicket. He even mentioned the same, ‘that day, I was getting edges off the bat at regular intervals but could not get the 5th one. I am happy today I have got 6 wickets.’

He showed great sportsmanship by donating his USD 5000 cash prize, which he received as Player of the Match, to the groundsman of Premadasa Stadium, who had worked so hard to prepare the wickets. This was a wonderful gesture, a true champion’s move.

The Asia Cup has proven to be the best tournament for the Indian Team. At the same time, it provided valuable insights for the entire team management and players to analyze and prepare effectively for the upcoming ICC Men’s World Cup.

The Men in Blue tried different combinations to assess the suitability of each player within a winning combination. We saw Ishan Kishan adapting to the team’s requirements, a great sight. KL Rahul performed brilliantly with a classic century against Pakistan, and he was equally proficient behind the stumps. Shreyas Iyer, despite being given chances in the Asia Cup, was unlucky not to make a significant impact.

Some interesting records during this final match against Sri Lanka include:

• Siraj achieved his 50th ODI wicket in 1002 deliveries.
• India took 6 wickets for the first time within 10 overs in an ODI, and that too in a final match.
• Siraj became the 2nd bowler to take 6 wickets in Asia Cup after Mendis.
• Siraj’s figures of 6 for 21 became the best by any bowler against Sri Lanka in ODIs.
• Siraj’s figures of 6 for 21 became the best by any Indian pacer in an ODI final, second only to Anil Kumble’s 6 for 12 in the Hero Cup during 1993.

Many Indian cricketers, including the God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar and Saurav Ganguly, congratulated the Indian team on their historic victory in the Asia Cup Finals over Sri Lanka.

Psychological Pressure

One of the primary factors contributing to Pakistan’s World Cup woes against India is the psychological pressure associated with the matchup. The immense fanfare, media frenzy, and nationalistic fervor surrounding these encounters can be overwhelming. Players, even seasoned veterans, can find it challenging to stay focused and perform under such intense scrutiny. This mental burden often leads to uncharacteristic mistakes and errors on the field.

History and Expectations

The weight of history and the burden of expectations play a significant role in Pakistan’s struggles against India in World Cups. With every passing tournament, the legacy of previous defeats looms larger, creating a sense of apprehension and self-doubt. Conversely, Indian players may feel more confident and motivated, knowing they have a historical edge.

Chasing a Moving Target

Cricket is a game of continuous adaptation, and the Indian team has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to evolve with the times. Their players are not only highly skilled but also quick to adapt to changing game strategies, conditions, and formats. Pakistan, on the other hand, has at times struggled to keep pace with the evolving dynamics of modern cricket. This disparity can be particularly pronounced in high-stakes encounters like World Cup matches.

Nerve-wracking Moments

Crucial moments in a match, such as a pressure-laden run chase or a pivotal wicket, often separate the victors from the vanquished. Pakistan has, unfortunately, found themselves on the wrong side of these nerve-wracking moments more often than not against India in World Cups. The ability to stay composed under pressure and execute crucial skills with precision is where the Indian team has, on numerous occasions, outperformed their Pakistani counterparts.

Consistency and Form

Consistency is a cornerstone of success in any sport, and it’s an area where Pakistan has sometimes struggled. While there have been moments of brilliance and flashes of cricketing genius, sustaining that level of performance throughout an entire match, let alone a tournament, has proven elusive. In contrast, India’s players have exhibited remarkable consistency and form, making them a formidable force in World Cup competitions.

Final Remarks

The quest for victory against India in World Cups continues to be a tantalizing goal for Pakistan cricket. While the reasons behind this enduring challenge are multi-faceted, they should not diminish the remarkable talents and achievements of Pakistan’s cricketers. Overcoming this historical hurdle will undoubtedly require a combination of mental fortitude, strategic planning, and consistent execution on the field.

As cricket fans, we eagerly await the day when both teams are there in world cup against each other. Until then, the rivalry between these two cricketing powerhouses will continue to captivate the hearts and minds of fans around the world.

Cricket, a Religion that Bonds India and Ignites a Fever

The Remarkable Journey of BDM: Crafting Cricket Excellence

Cricket: A Cultural Religion and Unifying Force

In India, cricket transcends being a mere sport—it’s a way of life, a cultural phenomenon that binds the nation together. With the impending Men’s Cricket World Cup, the fervor is set to rise to unprecedented heights. The passion of cricket fans will escalate, and the ubiquitous Cricket Fever will envelop the country.

Spotlight on Rising Stars: Overcoming Odds Without Godfathers

At time4star, our mission is to illuminate the extraordinary paths taken by individuals who have defied conventional odds. Today’s narrative is a testament to triumph—a captivating tale centered around a legendary cricket bat.

Narrating a Visionary’s Tale: Mr. Rakesh Mahajan

I am privileged to introduce one of my esteemed senior friends, a seasoned entrepreneur who has not only carried forward his father’s legacy but has also realized his dream of becoming a distinguished and leading manufacturer of cricket bats and accessories in India. The journey of Mr. Rakesh Mahajan, the Director of BDM, unfolds as a testament to hard work, dedication, and unwavering quality.

Allow us to introduce a remarkable personality: a senior friend, a seasoned entrepreneur, and a torchbearer of his father’s legacy. Not only did he uphold the values of his forefathers, but he also translated his dreams into reality by emerging as a distinguished manufacturer of cricket bats and accessories. Through unrelenting dedication, unwavering commitment, and an uncompromising pursuit of quality, he has etched the brand’s name on the global stage.

A Noteworthy Figure: Mr. Rakesh Mahajan, Director of BDM

Join us as we delve into the evolution of one of India’s most formidable cricket brands. Mr. Rakesh Mahajan, the Director of BDM, provides valuable insights into the brand’s emergence and its indelible mark on the cricketing world.

Global Recognition: BDM’s Enduring Legacy, A Century of Excellence: BDM’s Inspirational Odyssey

B.D. Mahajan & Sons are on the cusp of celebrating an extraordinary milestone—100 years of operation in India. This exceptional journey began in 1925 when the visionary Shri. B.D. Mahajan initiated his trade in Sialkot, crafting cricket bats and hockey sticks alongside his brother.

Rising Above Challenges: The Legacy of Perseverance

Post-Independence in 1947, the family migrated to Meerut, India. Here, they laid the foundation for a cricket bat and hockey stick manufacturing unit in 1950 with a humble capital of Rs. 400, procured from a local money lender. The early days were marked by struggles, but through sheer determination and relentless effort, they managed to produce a mere 16 bats per day. It was during this phase that Mr. B.D. Mahajan engaged senior players to craft quality cricket bats that resonated with cricketers globally. Thus, the iconic “BDM” brand was born.

Summit of Success: BDM’s Unwavering Leadership

Today, BDM stands as a premier manufacturer of cricket bats and accessories, boasting a daily production capacity of 600 bats. The legacy lives on through Mr. B.D. Mahajan’s sons—Sudhir Mahajan, Sunil Mahajan, and Rakesh Mahajan. The Professional entity B. D. Mahajan & Sons was launched in 1967, and a further transformation ensued in 1986 with the establishment of B.D. Mahajan & Sons Pvt. Ltd

Navigating Tragedies: Triumph Amid Adversity

The year 2010 marked a period of profound tragedy for the business family, with the untimely passing of Mr. Sunil Mahajan, affectionately known as “Pinto,” and Mr. B.D. Mahajan. This grievous blow was compounded in 2011 with the loss of Mrs. Kuldev Mahajan. Despite these setbacks, the two brothers embraced their father’s teachings and carried the family legacy forward.

Guided by Values: The Power of Entrepreneurship

Guided by the philosophy of steady and gradual growth, Mr. B.D. Mahajan’s principles have remained the driving force behind the group’s success. Eighty years of unceasing effort have seen the brand’s metamorphosis into a renowned name in cricket gear, propelled by cutting-edge technology, machinery, and a dedicated team of professionals.

A Conversation with Rakesh Mahajan: Insights into BDM’s Excellence

In a candid conversation with Rakesh Mahajan, we gain insight into the brand’s production facilities and commitment to quality. The desire to provide top-notch cricket bats and accessories has solidified BDM’s reputation as a quality-driven organization.

Global Impact: BDM’s Unwavering Legacy

BDM’s influence stretches beyond national borders, with its products favored in countries like Australia, New Zealand, England, and even non-traditional cricket-playing nations.

A Trailblazing Trail: Honors and Achievements

Rakesh Mahajan’s journey has been punctuated by accolades, including his role as General Secretary of All India Sports Good Manufacturers Association and Chairman of Sports Cell of Western UP Chamber of Commerce.

An Inspired Future: BDM’s Path Forward

As BDM approaches its centenary year, its future shines bright. With an undying passion for cricket, the brand is poised to achieve even greater global heights.

Acknowledging Success: A Vision for BDM’s Future

Team time4star extends heartfelt wishes to the BDM group for their continued success. Here’s to celebrating a century of operations in India and an enduring legacy in the world of cricket.