International Cricket Council (ICC): News

18 Apr 2025

Sanjay Bangar

Sanjay Bangar's daughter exposes sexual harassment in cricket world 

Anaya Bangar, trans daughter of former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar, has come forward with disturbing revelations about her experiences in the cricket world.

17 Apr 2025

Cricket News

ICC gets financial support for Afghan women cricketers: Details

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a new plan to support female cricketers from Afghanistan who are in exile.

11 Apr 2025

Sachin Tendulkar

ICC mulls changes in this ODI rule

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering a major change to the two-ball rule in One-Day Internationals (ODIs).

ICC to launch its own mobile cricket game: Here's why

In a major step toward diversifying its revenue streams, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is aiming to launch its first-ever mobile cricket game.

07 Apr 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in 3rd ODI against NZ

The Pakistan cricket team has been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for maintaining a slow over-rate in their 3rd and final ODI against New Zealand.

Bangladesh cricketer Nasir Hossain returns after two-year ban: Details here

Bangladesh's Nasir Hossain has returned to competitive cricket after a two-year suspension.

21 Mar 2025

Ranji Trophy

World Test Championship to reward extra points for away victories

The International Cricket Council (ICC) plans to revamp the World Test Championship (WTC) points system for the next cycle starting June 2025.

IPL 2025: BCCI lifts saliva ban, introduces two-ball rule

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has lifted the ban on saliva use and introduced a new rule for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

BCCI considers lifting saliva ban in IPL 2025: Here's why

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering lifting the saliva ban in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

17 Mar 2025

Khushdil Shah

Khushdil Shah fined by ICC, receives three demerit points: Details

Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has been fined 50% of his match fee for a Level 2 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct.

Former PCB chief criticizes Shahid Afridi and slams ICC's conduct

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani has voiced his displeasure over Shahid Afridi's recent remarks on the condition of Pakistan cricket.

ICC applauds PCB for successful hosting of Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for successfully hosting the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

12 Mar 2025

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill, Alana King adjudged ICC Players of the Month

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its men's and women's Players of the Month for February 2025.

12 Mar 2025

Cricket News

USA Cricket embroiled in lawsuit over governance misconduct

USA Cricket (USAC) is being sued by its current director Atul Rai and former directors Kuljit Nijjar, Arjun Gona, and Patricia Whittaker.

'ICC stands for the Indian Cricket Board': Andy Roberts 

Andy Roberts, the legendary former West Indies cricketer, has taken a dig at the International Cricket Council (ICC) for allegedly giving preferential treatment to India in marquee tournaments.

11 Mar 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

ICC explains PCB's absence from Champions Trophy closing ceremony

The absence of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) representatives at the ICC Champions Trophy closing ceremony has sparked a controversy.

ICC women's tournaments to feature separate sponsors starting in 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that its women's tournaments will have separate sponsors from 2025 onwards.

06 Mar 2025

Mohammed Shami

After Mohammed Shami, these players back saliva use in cricket

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami recently urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to revoke its ban on saliva usage to shine the ball.

06 Mar 2025

David Miller

David Miller criticizes ICC scheduling after SA's Champions Trophy exit

Star South Africa batter David Miller has voiced his displeasure at the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the scheduling of the 2025 Champions Trophy.

05 Mar 2025

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami urges ICC to revoke ban on saliva usage

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to rethink its ban on saliva usage.

03 Mar 2025

Kumar Dharmasena

Champions Trophy: Gaffaney, Illingworth to stand in India-Australia semi-final

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named the match officials for the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-finals.

Champions Trophy: Cooper Connolly replaces injured Short in Australia's squad

The Australian cricket team has included spin-bowling allrounder Cooper Connolly in their Champions Trophy squad.

27 Feb 2025

Sheffield Shield

Kuhnemann cleared by ICC, eyes return to cricket post injury

Australian left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann was recently cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after an investigation into his bowling action.

26 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Aaqib Javed dismisses India's venue advantage as reason for defeat

Pakistan's head coach, Aaqib Javed, has refuted claims that India's sole use of Dubai as their playing venue was the reason Pakistan lost the high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy match.

Australia's Matthew Kuhnemann cleared by ICC over suspect bowling action

Australian cricketer Matthew Kuhnemann has been cleared of any wrongdoing with his bowling action, following an investigation by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

24 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam surpasses Saeed Anwar's record in ICC tournaments

Pakistan's star batsman Babar Azam has scripted history by becoming the fastest Pakistani to score 1,000 runs in ICC tournaments.

PCB chairman addresses Indian anthem blunder at Gaddafi Stadium

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has addressed the recent blunder where the Indian national anthem was mistakenly played during the Australia-England match in the ongoing Champions Trophy.

22 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy, Confident India to face arch-nemesis Pakistan: Preview

The much-anticipated Pakistan vs India match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will finally take place on February 23 in Dubai.

Pakistan's name missing in logo, PCB files complaint to ICC

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has raised its concerns with the International Cricket Council (ICC) after Pakistan's name was omitted from the Champions Trophy logo.

20 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Pakistan penalized for slow over-rate in Champions Trophy opener

Pakistan's cricket team has been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for slow over-rate against New Zealand.

20 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy: Details here

Pakistan's opening batsman, Fakhar Zaman, has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy with an injury.

20 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Mehidy Hasan relieved at Jasprit Bumrah's absence from Champions Trophy

India are without their star pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy: Indian flag hoisted at National Stadium in Karachi

The Indian national flag was prominently displayed during the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy opener at Pakistan's National Stadium in Karachi.

Champions Trophy: Saqlain Mushtaq launches scathing attack at BCCI

Pakistani spin legend Saqlain Mushtaq took a swipe at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) live on air.

19 Feb 2025

Sheffield Shield

Kuhnemann undergoes ICC testing, awaits verdict on bowling action

Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann was recently subjected to a detailed examination of his bowling action in Brisbane.

18 Feb 2025

Kane Williamson

Champions Trophy: Kane Williamson reflects on NZ's rivalry with Pakistan

New Zealand cricket team captain, Kane Williamson, has reminisced his memories of past matches against Pakistan.

18 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Babar Azam receives ICC T20I Team of the Year cap

Pakistan's premier batsman Babar Azam has received the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20I Team of the Year cap for 2024.

PCB reveals why Indian flag is missing from Pakistan stadiums

Ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has explained why Indian flags are missing in Pakistani stadiums.

CT: Absence of Indian flag at Karachi stadium sparks controversy

The absence of the Indian flag at Karachi's National Bank Stadium, a venue for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, has triggered a controversy.

17 Feb 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Virat Kohli's name surfaces in Matthew Kuhnemann's 'chucking' controversy

The cricket world is currently mired in a controversy over Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action.

16 Feb 2025

India vs Pakistan

Champions Trophy 2025: Extra India-Pakistan match tickets sell out swiftly

The upcoming Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan in Dubai has created an unprecedented buzz among cricket fans.

15 Feb 2025

Mitchell Santner

New Zealand ascend to 4th in ICC ODI Rankings

New Zealand have jumped to the fourth spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's One Day International (ODI) team rankings after their five-wicket win over Pakistan in the tri-nation series final.

14 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

How much will Champions Trophy winners take home? Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a massive hike in the prize money for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.

13 Feb 2025

Temba Bavuma

3 Pakistan cricketers fined and handed one demerit point

Pakistani cricketers Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, and Kamran Ghulam have been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for separate Level 1 breaches of its code of conduct.

12 Feb 2025

Cricket News

Shubman Gill jumps to No. 2 in ICC ODI Rankings 

The latest update to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's ODI Player Rankings has made the race for the top batter spot even more competitive.