The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the governing body for cricket in India.

 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the governing body for cricket in India. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the governing body for cricket in India. It was formed in December 1928 as a society, registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act.

The BCCI was originally formed as the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Pakistan (BCCIP) to oversee the organization of cricket matches between India and Pakistan. However, after the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, the board was reconstituted as the BCCI and became the governing body for cricket in India alone.

In its early years, the BCCI struggled to gain recognition and establish a strong foothold in the cricketing world. However, in the 1970s and 1980s, Indian cricket began to grow in stature and the BCCI emerged as a powerful force in world cricket.

The BCCI played a key role in the establishment of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1909 and has been a member of the ICC since its inception. The BCCI also played a key role in the establishment of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in 1983, which was formed to promote and develop cricket in Asia.

Over the years, the BCCI has been involved in numerous controversies and disputes, both within India and with other cricketing nations. However, it remains one of the most powerful and influential cricketing bodies in the world and has played a significant role in the growth and development of cricket in India and beyond.