International Cricket Council (ICC): News

26 Jan 2025

Ian Chappell

Ian Chappell slams ICC, calls it an 'event management company'

Australian cricket legend Ian Chappell has slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC), calling it an "event management company" in his column for ESPNCricinfo.

26 Jan 2025

Ian Chappell

Ian Chappell terms ICC an 'event management company'

Former Australian cricket captain, Ian Chappell, has slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC), comparing it to an "event management company."

26 Jan 2025

ICC Awards

Esha Oza named ICC Women's Associate Cricketer of the Year

United Arab Emirates (UAE) skipper Esha Oza has been awarded the prestigious ICC Women's Associate Cricketer of the Year 2024 award.

26 Jan 2025

ICC Awards

Gerhard Erasmus named ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year

Gerhard Erasmus, the 29-year-old captain of Namibia's cricket team, has been awarded the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year for 2024.

25 Jan 2025

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep wins ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year award

Arshdeep Singh, a star of India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, has been awarded the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024.

25 Jan 2025

Arshdeep Singh

Rohit Sharma named captain of ICC's T20I Team of 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named its best T20I Team for the year 2024, with Indian batting star Rohit Sharma as the captain.

25 Jan 2025

Deepti Sharma

Mandhana, Deepti, Ghosh named in ICC WT20I Team of 2024

Indian cricketers Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, and Richa Ghosh have been included in the ICC Women's T20I Team of 2024.

24 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Three Indians named in ICC Test Team of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its Test Team of the Year for 2024.

24 Jan 2025

Deepti Sharma

Mandhana, Deepti make ICC Women's ODI Team of the Year

Star Indian players Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma have been named in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's ODI Team of the Year (2024).

24 Jan 2025

Charith Asalanka

No Indian in ICC ODI Team of the Year (2024)

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its Men's ODI Team of the Year for 2024.

23 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan deploys over 12,000 officers for security

Pakistan is gearing up for the 2025 Champions Trophy, with the Punjab police putting in place elaborate security arrangements.

Champions Trophy, India to sport ICC logo: Why it's controversial

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the Indian team's jersey for the upcoming Champions Trophy will sport the official International Cricket Council (ICC) logo.

22 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah retains top spot in ICC Test Rankings

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has retained his top spot in the latest ICC Test Bowling Rankings.

21 Jan 2025

Jay Shah

ICC chairman Shah meets IOC president Thomas Bach in Lausanne

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah met International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach in Lausanne, Switzerland, ahead of the January 30 IOC Session.

PCB assures completion of Champions Trophy venues by January end

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the three stadiums allotted for the upcoming Champions Trophy, will be ready by the end of January.

21 Jan 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues

Smriti Mandhana climbs to No. 2 in Women's ODI Rankings

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has climbed to the second spot in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) women's One Day International (ODI) batting rankings.

BCCI to enforce stricter touring rules for Indian team: Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is gearing up to introduce stricter touring regulations for the national men's team.

Shakib Al Hasan's bowling suspension continues after second failed test

In yet another setback for the Bangladesh cricket team, star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has failed a second test of his bowling action.

Will Shakib Al Hasan play Champions Trophy? BCB awaits results

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been waiting for Shakib Al Hasan's second bowling test, held in Chennai, before finalizing their team for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

08 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: Construction work at key Pakistan stadiums remains incomplete

With the Champions Trophy just around the corner, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has been in a spot of bother with major construction work at important Pakistani stadiums still incomplete.

08 Jan 2025

Sunil Gavaskar

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ICC rates SCG pitch as 'satisfactory' despite criticism

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) pitch as 'satisfactory.'

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in 2nd Test against SA

Pakistan have been fined 25% of their match fee after they maintained a slow-over rate in the recently-concluded 2nd Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town.

07 Jan 2025

Angelo Mathews

Angelo Mathews criticizes ICC over Sri Lanka's limited Test schedule

Sri Lankan cricket veteran, Angelo Mathews, has voiced his displeasure with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for scheduling only a handful of Test matches for his team this year.

07 Jan 2025

Jay Shah

'Terrible!' Clive Lloyd criticizes proposed two-tier Test system

Former West Indies cricket team captain, Clive Lloyd has strongly opposed the proposed two-tier Test system.

07 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

ICC Player of Month (December): Cummins, Bumrah, Paterson nominated 

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the Men's Player of the Month for December 2024.

06 Jan 2025

Test Cricket

Cricket boards mull over two-tier Test system: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC), along with the cricket boards of India (BCCI), Australia (CA), and England (ECB) is considering a two-tier Test system.

06 Jan 2025

Abhishek Bachchan

Abhishek Bachchan becomes co-owner of European T20 Premier League

Bollywood actor and active sports enthusiast, Abhishek Bachchan, has made a significant move in the cricket world by becoming a co-owner of a team in the newly ICC-sanctioned European T20 Premier League (ETPL).

BCCI to soon announce India's squad for 2025 Champions Trophy

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will soon announce the Indian squad for the upcoming 2025 International Cricket Council (ICC)Champions Trophy.

30 Dec 2024

Arshdeep Singh

ICC Awards 2024: Bumrah, Mandhana among nominees as voting begins

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the start of voting for the annual ICC Awards 2024.

26 Dec 2024

Ricky Ponting

Kohli's clash with Konstas could lead to suspension: Details here

Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli's participation in the final match of the Border-Gavaskar series in Sydney hangs in the balance, after colliding with Australian debutant Sam Konstas.

25 Dec 2024

KL Rahul

Indian batters experience dip in ICC Test Rankings: Details here

The latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Rankings have exposed a major fall for a few prominent players of the Indian cricket team.

25 Dec 2024

ICC Champions Trophy

Year Ender: 2025 Champions Trophy saga finally concluded

The 2025 Champions Trophy saga has been finally concluded with the International Cricket Council (ICC) announcing the official schedule on December 24.

21 Dec 2024

Heinrich Klaasen

Heinrich Klaasen fined by ICC for kicking stumps

South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen has been slapped with a 15% match fee fine by the International Cricket Council (ICC), after he showed his frustration in the second ODI against Pakistan in Cape Town.

Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi fined for showing dissent: Details here

Afghanistan's fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi has been fined 15% of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision.

BCCI's earnings soar to ₹20,686 crore amid record-breaking IPL viewership

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recorded a massive jump in its earnings this year.

ICC approves hybrid model for Champions Trophy, neutral venues decided

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy and other events in the 2024-27 cycle.

19 Dec 2024

ICC Champions Trophy

Pakistan to host major ICC event in 2028: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly awarded Pakistan hosting rights for a major cricket event in 2028.

19 Dec 2024

Jay Shah

Year-Ender: Jay Shah becomes youngest-ever ICC chairman

The year 2024 was significant for Indian cricket as Jay Shah, the former Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), took over as the Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

19 Dec 2024

Dunith Wellalage

Dunith Wellalage dropped as SL announce squad for NZ T20Is 

Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, starting December 28 in Mount Maunganui.

14 Dec 2024

Gulbadin Naib

Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib fined for showing dissent at umpire's decision

Afghanistan's all-rounder Gulbadin Naib has been fined 15% of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the second T20I against Zimbabwe.

ICC approves hybrid model for 2025 Champions Trophy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved a hybrid model for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

ICC mulls T20 format for 2025 Champions Trophy amid disputes

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is struggling to finalize the schedule for the 2025 Champions Trophy, scheduled from February 19 to March 9.

11 Dec 2024

Haris Rauf

Rauf, Wyatt-Hodge named ICC Players of the Month (November 2024)

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Pakistan's Haris Rauf and England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge as the Players of the Month for November 2024.

11 Dec 2024

ICC Champions Trophy

PCB may face financial losses, lawsuits over Champions Trophy withdrawal

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is staring at financial losses and legal trouble as it disagrees with the format of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

10 Dec 2024

Abu Dhabi T10 League

ICC bans former Abu Dhabi T10 assistant coach: Here's why

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned former Pune Devils franchise assistant coach Sunny Dhillon for six years.

10 Dec 2024

Adelaide Oval

Kaif criticizes Mohammed Siraj's on-field behavior during Adelaide Test

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has slammed pacer Mohammed Siraj for his behavior during the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval.

09 Dec 2024

Mohammed Siraj

ICC penalizes Siraj, Head after heated exchange in Adelaide Test

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has penalized Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and Australian batter Travis Head after their fiery altercation in the recently-concluded Day/Night Test in Adelaide.

Seales, Sinclair fined for breaching ICC code of conduct

West Indies cricketers Jayden Seales and Kevin Sinclair have been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching its code of conduct.

04 Dec 2024

Ben Stokes

'Good on you': Stokes questions ICC's decision to penalize England

England cricket team captain Ben Stokes has voiced his confusion over the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to penalize his team for slow over-rates.

02 Dec 2024

ICC Champions Trophy

Shoaib Akhtar's fiery take on ICC Champions Trophy controversy

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has spoken on the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy controversy.

01 Dec 2024

Jay Shah

Jay Shah takes over as ICC Chair, outlines future vision

Jay Shah has officially taken over his new role as the Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on December 1.

29 Nov 2024

ICC Champions Trophy

Decision on Champions Trophy venue deferred again: Here's why 

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has once again deferred the final decision on the venue for the next 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

'If PM can have biryani...': Tejashwi on India-Pakistan cricket row

Amid the raging controversy over India's decision to not send its cricket team to Pakistan for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former cricketer Tejashwi Yadav has called for separating politics from sports.

28 Nov 2024

ICC Champions Trophy

Pakistan may lose 2025 Champions Trophy hosting rights: Here's why

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which is to be hosted by Pakistan, may be moved out of the country amid its continuing political turmoil, reported IANS.

27 Nov 2024

Anil Kumble

Decoding visiting captains with best match figures in Australia (Tests)

Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah guided his team to a historic Test win against Australia in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

ICC to decide on Champions Trophy venue on November 29

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called a board meeting on November 29 to settle the ambiguity over the 2025 Champions Trophy venue.

23 Nov 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

ICC to take call on hybrid model for Champions Trophy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will hold an emergency meeting on November 26, to discuss the future of the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Gerald Coetzee penalized for dissenting 'wide' call in Johannesburg T20I

South African pacer, Gerald Coetzee, has been slapped with a demerit point for showing dissent over a 'wide' call in the fourth T20I against India.

15 Nov 2024

ICC Champions Trophy

ICC cancels Champions Trophy tour in PoK after BCCI's objection

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called off the 2025 Champions Trophy tour in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) raised an objection.

12 Nov 2024

ICC Awards

ICC Players of the Month (October): Noman, Kerr bag honors

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Pakistan's Noman Ali and New Zealand's Amelia Kerr as Players of the Month for October 2024.

12 Nov 2024

BCCI

Pakistan may withdraw from ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Here's why

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is staring at a crisis as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) mulls pulling out of 2025 Champions Trophy.