International Cricket Council (ICC): News

All you need to know about the first 4-day Test

The Proteas will be the first team in cricket's history to host a four day Test match.

14 Dec 2017

Myanmar

MSF: 6,700 Rohingya massacred in Myanmar in one month

At least 6,700 Rohingya Muslims were killed in the month after the outbreak of violence in Myanmar in August, according to aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF).

Was there a 'million dollar plot' to fix the Ashes?

The sporting world's biggest enemy, match fixing has struck yet again. The bombshell was dropped by UK publication The Sun claiming that attempts were made to fix the third Ashes Test in Perth.

11 Dec 2017

BCCI

India to host the World Cup in 2023

It is good news for cricket fans in India as the country is all set to host the 13th edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023 and the 2021 Champions Trophy.

11 Dec 2017

India

India to play more T20Is in future

Ever since its inception, T20 cricket has been very popular among fans. The rise in T20 leagues across the globe is a testament to that.

No international cricket during IPL?

The cricketing order across the globe is all set to change, thanks to the popularity of the cash rich Indian Premier League, the hottest property worldwide.

08 Dec 2017

India

ICC to take note of pollution-hit India vs SL Test

The pollution-hit third and final test between India and Sri Lanka in the national capital will be remembered for everything but cricket. Now, medical experts will examine if BCCI was right to hold the test in such hazardous conditions.

07 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli

Kohli rises to second spot in Test batsman rankings

Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, has leapfrogged David Warner and Cheteshwar Pujara on to second position in the latest ICC Test batsman rankings with 893 points after a marvellous series against Sri Lanka.

30 Nov 2017

Pakistan Cricket Team

Ajmal accuses ICC of being unfair

Pakistani ace-spinner Saeed Ajmal who called it a day on his cricket career on Wednesday, has stirred up a hornet's nest by lashing out at the International Cricket Council's protocol of assessing bowling actions.

21 Nov 2017

Virat Kohli

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli rises to 5th position

Indian skipper Virat Kohli scored his 50th international century against Sri Lanka in the first Test in Kolkata on Monday which has helped him move up a spot to fifth in the latest ICC Test batsman rankings.

10 Nov 2017

BCCI

BCCI refuses to be subjected to doping tests by NADA

BCCI has said that the Indian cricketers do not come under the ambit of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), as the cricket board already follows ICC's code which is based on WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) standards.

02 Nov 2017

Virat Kohli

Kohli gets clean chit after seen using walkie-talkie during match

The International Cricket Council today gave a clean chit to Virat Kohli, who was seen using a walkie-talkie, while sitting in the team dugout during the first India-NZ T20I match.

17 Oct 2017

India

India unlikely to play four-day Tests in near future

While the ICC has recently approved the four-day Test matches on a trial basis, Indian team is unlikely to play the format anytime soon.

T20 rankings- India continue to be fifth after Australia series

After a 1-1 tie against Australia in the recently concluded T20 series, India have continued to hold on to their fifth place in the latest ICC T20 rankings.

ICC gives its nod to Test Championship and ODI League

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given its go-ahead to a Test Championship and ODI League.

01 Oct 2017

Rohit Sharma

Records broken in 5th ODI between India and Australia

Indian cricket team registered a comprehensive seven wicket win over Australia in fifth ODI at Nagpur, and sealed the five match ODI series 4-1.

28 Sep 2017

England Cricket Team

Footage shows Ben Stokes engaged in a violent brawl

In a recent video footage released by The Sun, England cricket all-rounder Ben Stokes is allegedly seen punching two people on a street in Bristol.

New cricket rule changes to be implemented from 28 September

ICC has confirmed that several changes in cricket rules will be effective in all the series which begin on or after 28 September.

Sri Lanka Cricket to cooperate with ICC in corruption probe

The Sri Lanka Cricket board has said that it has asked all players and staff to cooperate with the ICC's anti-corruption investigation, which was initiated after allegations by a former player.

KL Rahul attains 9th position in ICC player rankings

Indian opener Lokesh Rahul climbed up two places to equal his career best ninth position in the latest test rankings of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

What is ICC's demerit system?

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was handed a one test match ban after he accumulated points for bad behaviour on the field.

CoA to discuss Azhar's compensation issue today

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) will discuss former cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin's request for compensation in a meeting with BCCI officials today.

31 Jul 2017

BCCI

BCCI a hurdle in the inclusion of cricket in Olympics?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is not keen on backing the International Cricket Council's bid of including cricket in the Olympics.

Indian women's cricket team on the path to making history

By beating the title favorites and defending champions Australia in the ICC Women's World Cup semis, the women in blue have essentially turned the stubborn Indian heads stuck on opposite fence of the sport.

10 Jul 2017

England Cricket Team

Do you know these cricketers played for two countries?

It is an honor for a cricketer to represent his or her country at an international level.

Traditions in cricket we have put behind

Over the years, cricket has adopted many traditions which have become the talking point in the world, like the colorful dress worn by the Marylebone Cricket Club members, tea break in test matches and many more.

27 Jun 2017

Pakistan Cricket Team

Imad displaces Tahir to become the number one T20 bowler

Pakistan's Imad Wasim has become the number one T20 bowler with 780 points as per the recent rankings of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

25 Jun 2017

Pakistan Cricket Team

ICC's plans to revive cricket in Pakistan

In a bid to re-establish international cricket in Pakistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed its plans to hold three T20 international games in the country.

24 Jun 2017

Pakistan Cricket Team

Could Mohammad Amir become the next 'Wasim Akram'?

Mohammad Amir was a nightmare for the Indian team in the finals of the ICC Champions Trophy.

What did we witness in sports this week?

In this last week, we saw some of the best sporting moments of the year.

20 Jun 2017

Rohit Sharma

ICC's ODI rankings after Champions Trophy

The ICC ODI rankings came out post the conclusion of 18-day Champions Trophy.

16 Jun 2017

India

India vs Bangladesh game in numbers

India reached the finals of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy after defeating Bangladesh by nine wickets. India will now face Pakistan in the finals on Sunday.

14 Jun 2017

Rohit Sharma

Ahead of India clash, Bangladesh fans start playing ugly

Continuing their tradition of bad sportsmanship, Bangladesh fans have started battles on social media ahead of the Champions Trophy semi-final clash against India.

What will happen if rain plays a spoilsport in semis?

The semi-finals of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy are scheduled to be played today and tomorrow.

India- The strongest contender for ICC Women's World Cup

The 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup is set to begin from 24 June in England.

06 Jun 2017

Rohit Sharma

ICC approves changes in cricketing laws

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given its approval to three of the many recommendations proposed by ICC's cricket committee during its annual meeting in May.

05 Jun 2017

Pakistan Cricket Team

What led to the decline of Pakistan Cricket?

Once one of the most feared cricket teams in the world, the Pakistan Cricket Team has been struggling since a couple of years.