International Cricket Council (ICC): News

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.

11 Nov 2024

Aakash Chopra

There will be no Champions Trophy without India: Aakash Chopra

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has weighed in on how India's non-participation in the upcoming Champions Trophy could affect the mega tournament.

09 Nov 2024

BCCI

BCCI informs ICC that India won't travel to Pakistan

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has told the International Cricket Council (ICC) that the Indian cricket team won't be playing in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which is set to be held in Pakistan.

08 Nov 2024

Ajaz Patel

India vs Bangladesh: ICC gives 'unsatisfactory' rating to Kanpur outfield

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its pitch ratings for the recently concluded global games, including India's home Test season.

ICC unveils women's FTP 2025-29: More Tests, Olympic cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC), on November 4, unveiled the Women's Future Tours Programme (FTP) for 2025-29.

04 Nov 2024

Jay Shah

Rohan Jaitley likely to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary

Rohan Jaitley, the current Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) president, is tipped to become the next secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

ICC proposes minimum three-Test series, more Day/Night red-ball games

In sa bid to make Test and ODI cricket more appealing, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is mulling major changes.

22 Oct 2024

ICC Champions Trophy

ICC satisfied with Pakistan's preparations for Champions Trophy: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) preparations for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

22 Oct 2024

Olympics

LA28 Olympics: New York may host cricket matches

In a major move from the West Coast to the East Coast, the 2028 Los Angeles (LA28) Olympics is mulling hosting its cricket matches in New York, as per Cricbuzz.

16 Oct 2024

AB de Villiers

Virat Kohli pays heartfelt tribute to AB de Villiers

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has paid a heartfelt tribute to his former Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate, AB de Villiers, after the latter's induction into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame.

16 Oct 2024

AB de Villiers

De Villiers, Cook, Neetu David enter ICC Hall of Fame

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has inducted former England captain Alastair Cook, ex-South Africa skipper AB de Villiers, and Indian women's cricket legend Neetu David into its prestigious Hall of Fame.

14 Oct 2024

Tammy Beaumont

ICC Players of the Month (September): Kamindu, Beaumont bag honors

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis and England's Tammy Beaumont the ICC Players of the Month for September 2024.

Women's T20 WC: How ICC plans to combat toxic content

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered social media moderation tool for the Women's T20 World Cup.

Women's T20 World Cup 2024 to debut Smart Replay System

The 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, set to commence on October 3 in the UAE, will be the first International Cricket Council (ICC) event to incorporate the Smart Replay System.

Women's T20 WC: ICC announces extensive coverage with leading commentators 

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its comprehensive broadcast plan for the upcoming 2024 Women's T20 World Cup.

Who will replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) convened its 93rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bengaluru on Sunday.

ICC announces all-female match officials for Women's T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled an all-female match officials panel for the impending 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, starting October 3 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

24 Sep 2024

Cricket News

Former ICC CEO named commissioner of USA's National Cricket League

Haroon Lorgat, the former CEO of International Cricket Council (ICC), has been appointed as the commissioner of America's National Cricket League (NCL).

23 Sep 2024

Cricket News

Sir Ronnie Flanagan to retire as ICC anti-corruption unit chair

Sir Ronnie Flanagan, the esteemed chair of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), has announced that he will retire at the end of October.

ICC unveils official song for 2024 Women's T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the official event song for the impending 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, titled 'Whatever It Takes.'

17 Sep 2024

Cricket News

ICC doubles prize money for 2024 Women's T20 World Cup 

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record-breaking prize pool for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup.

17 Sep 2024

Cricket News

ICC launches new anthem, a single by Grammy-winner Lorne Balfe

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled its new anthem, 'The ICC Anthem,' as a single across major streaming platforms.

Harshitha Madavi named ICC Women's Player of the Month (August)

Sri Lankan cricketer, Harshitha Madavi, has been honored as the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's Player of the Month for August 2024.

16 Sep 2024

Dunith Wellalage

ICC Men's Player of the Month: Dunith Wellalage bags honor

Sri Lankan cricket sensation, Dunith Wellalage, has been honored with the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Player of the Month award for August 2024.

16 Sep 2024

Rohit Sharma

Pragyan Ojha advises Rohit Sharma to stay with Mumbai Indians

As the IPL 2025 mega auction approaches, former Indian cricketer Pragyan Ojha has expressed his views on the future of Mumbai Indians's key player, Rohit Sharma.

Saleema Imtiaz becomes Pakistan's first female in ICC umpires panel

Saleema Imtiaz has become the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the International Cricket Council's international panel of development umpires.

Champions Trophy: Moin Khan urges India to honor ICC commitments 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet confirmed its participation in the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in Pakistan.

No plans to relocate Champions Trophy from Pakistan: ICC CEO

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reaffirmed its commitment to hold the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan.

12 Sep 2024

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC World Cup 2023 contributed ₹11,637 crore to India's economy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reported that 2023 Men's ODI World Cup significantly boosted India's economy by $1.39 billion (₹11,637 crore).

Women's T20 WC: Burj Khalifa lights up, ticket prices revealed

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced budget-friendly tickets for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024.

ICC delegation to visit Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy assessment

An International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation is set to visit Pakistan to assess the country's preparations for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

08 Sep 2024

BCCI

PCB chief Naqvi supports Jay Shah's appointment as ICC chairman

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed his support for BCCI secretary Jay Shah's recent appointment as the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman.

05 Sep 2024

Dunith Wellalage

ICC announces Men's Player of the Month nominees for August

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the nominees for its Men's Player of the Month award for August 2024.

05 Sep 2024

Cricket News

ICC Women's Player of the Month: Here are the nominations

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the Women's Player of the Month award for August 2024.

BCCI's AGM to be held in Bengaluru on September 29

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on September 29 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Bengaluru.

IPL's business value drops by 11.7% in 2024: Report

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has experienced an 11.7% decrease in its business value, falling to $9.9 billion this year from $11.2 billion in 2023, as per D and P Advisory.

Lord's to host 2025 WTC final from June 11: Details 

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the dates for the 2025 World Test Championship final.

01 Sep 2024

Asian Cricket Council

PCB's Mohsin Naqvi to replace Jay Shah as ACC president

Mohsin Naqvi, the incumbent chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is poised to succeed Jay Shah as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president.

29 Aug 2024

BCCI

CWI CEO explains Jay Shah's unopposed election as ICC chairman

The CEO of Cricket West Indies, Johnny Grave, has shed light on the unchallenged election of BCCI Secretary Jay Shah as the next chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

29 Aug 2024

BCCI

Jay Shah prioritizes Test cricket after being elected ICC chairman

Jay Shah, the newly elected chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has emphasized his commitment to prioritizing Test cricket.

28 Aug 2024

Jay Shah

Tendulkar, Rohit congratulate Jay Shah on becoming ICC chairman

Jay Shah was unanimously elected as the new chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC), making him the youngest individual to hold this position at 35.