International Cricket Council (ICC): News

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.

12 Feb 2025

Big Bash League

Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action under ICC scrutiny

Australian left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been reported for a suspect bowling action following the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

ICC bans Bangladesh Women's Shohely Akhter over corruption: Details here

In a first, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Bangladesh's off-spinner Shohely Akhter for five years on corruption charges.

11 Feb 2025

ICC Awards

Jomel Warrican named ICC Player of the Month (January 2025)

West Indies's left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican has been awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for January 2025.

10 Feb 2025

Jay Shah

India-England 3rd ODI: Jay Shah announces organ donation campaign

Jay Shah, the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman, has announced a campaign to raise awareness about organ donation.

09 Feb 2025

Dimuth Karunaratne

Dimuth Karunaratne retires after 100 Test matches: Decoding his stats

The International Cricket Council (ICC) paid tribute to former Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne after his retirement from the game following his 100th Test.

07 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Omarzai aims to inspire Afghanistan's youth with historic ICC award

Seam-bowling all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai made history by becoming the first-ever player from Afghanistan to win the prestigious ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year award.

07 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

ICC unveils official anthem for Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the official anthem, 'Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke,' for the upcoming Men's Champions Trophy 2025.

07 Feb 2025

England Cricket Board

England to face Afghanistan in Champions Trophy amid boycott appeals

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that the national team will play their scheduled Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan.

06 Feb 2025

Cricket News

Aimee Maguire suspended from international cricket for illegal bowling action

Ireland Women's left-arm spinner, Aimee Maguire, has been suspended from bowling in international cricket due to an illegal bowling action.

05 Feb 2025

Kumar Dharmasena

12 umpires, including Dharmasena, to officiate in 2025 Champions Trophy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a total of 15 match officials for the upcoming 2025 Men's Champions Trophy.

03 Feb 2025

Javagal Srinath

ICC accused of 'bias and corruption' over concussion substitute controversy

The recently-concluded T20I series between India and England, which the Men in Blue won 4-1, was marred by a row over concussion substitute.

02 Feb 2025

Jay Shah

ICC to introduce two-tier system in World Test Championship

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to revamp the World Test Championship format by introducing a two-tier system ahead of India's tour of England this year.

PCB reveals Gaddafi Stadium's hand over dates amidst rising concerns

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that control of Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium will be transferred to the International Cricket Council (ICC) on February 11.

29 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

PCB confident about Karachi's National Stadium readiness for Champions Trophy

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) remains confident that Karachi's National Stadium will be ready for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, starting February 19.

29 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins

WTC final: Tickets sale to go live from January 31

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that tickets for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa will go on sale from January 31.

29 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

ICC CEO resigns amid Champions Trophy venue preparation concerns

International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Geoff Allardice has stepped down just three weeks before the ICC Champions Trophy.

27 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah adjudged ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 

India's premier pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah has been adjudged the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024.

27 Jan 2025

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana named ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year

Star Indian batter Smriti Mandhana has been crowned the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2024. The award honors her outstanding performance in WODI cricket during the year.

27 Jan 2025

ICC Awards

Azmatullah Omarzai named ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year

Star Afghanistan all-rounder, Azmatullah Omarzai, has been adjudged the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. The 24-year-old had a phenomenal 2024, especially in ODIs.

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.'