International Cricket Council (ICC): News

20 Jul 2018

Pakistan Cricket Team

#StatAttack: 5 unique records held by Pakistanis in ODIs

The 1992 ICC World Cup winners, Pakistan, have a rich cricketing history.

19 Jul 2018

India

Why are different types of balls used in cricket?

We have witnessed the use of red balls since the Test format came into existence.

ICC suspends Sri Lankan captain, coach and manager

Sri Lankan cricket team's captain Dinesh Chandimal, along with coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and manager Asanka Gurusinha, have been suspended for 2 Tests and 4 ODIs against South Africa.

Sri Lanka T20 League postponed indefinitely: Know why

Sri Lanka's T20 league has been postponed indefinitely until the country's new board is selected.

Ball Tampering: Chandimal not to be further punished by SLC

Sri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal will not face further sanctions for the ball-tampering scandal, which he orchestrated against West Indies earlier this month.

22 Jun 2018

Dinesh Chandimal

Ball tampering: Chandimal appeals against suspension by ICC

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has appealed against the ICC's decision, which held him guilty of ball-tampering.

What are ICC rules regarding doping in cricket?

Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has been, reportedly, tested positive for use of a prohibited substance.

21 Jun 2018

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan cricketer Shehzad tests positive for doping, might get suspended

Pakistan opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad has failed a dope test and could face suspension from the game for a period of three months.

20 Jun 2018

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC announces its new FTP including Test Championship

The ICC has announced its Future Tours Programme (FTP) which includes the World Test Championship and a 13-team ODI League.

Cricket: 5 infamous ball-tampering incidents

Sri Lanka Test captain Dinesh Chandimal is the latest cricketer to be embroiled in a ball-tampering controversy.

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar supports 10-team World Cup

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has voiced out his support for a 10-nation ICC World Cup.

Lanka skipper Chandimal charged with 'changing the condition' of ball

Sri Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal has been charged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) with changing the condition of the ball.

Corruption Probe: ICC ACU to conduct investigations in Lanka

Officers of the ICC's Anti Corruption Unit have arrived in Colombo and will be investigating corruption allegations against Sri Lankan officials associated with Galle stadium.

New Zealand coach Hesson resigns one year before World Cup

New Zealand cricket team coach Mike Hesson has announced his resignation one year before the ICC 2019 World Cup, which would be held in England.

01 Jun 2018

Mohammad Amir

ICC asks Al Jazeera for co-operation regarding the match-fixing scandal

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked news agency Al Jazeera for help to probe the match-fixing scandal.

01 Jun 2018

Nepal

ICC inducts new members in ICC ODI rankings

In a massive boost to international cricket, the ICC has included Nepal, Netherlands, Scotland and the UAE in its ODI rankings list.

27 May 2018

India

Three Tests involving India were fixed, claims a report

In a shocking revelation by Al Jazeera's documentary 'Cricket's Match-Fixers', it has been learnt that three Test matches involving India in the past two years were fixed.

Allegations of doctoring pitch conditions put Lanka in a fix

In a documentary titled 'Cricket's match-fixers', Sri Lankan ground officials have been accused of doctoring the pitch conditions in Galle to influence the outcome of the Tests.

25 May 2018

Mohammad Amir

ICC's anti-corruption unit warns Pakistan players not to wear smart-watches

Pakistan players will not wear smart-watches on the field anymore, after ICC's anti-corruption officials paid them a visit on the first day of the opening Test against England.

20 May 2018

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan not happy with Hafeez's comments on Illegal bowling action

Pakistan Cricket Board has pulled up all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez for his comments on the ICC's process of calling suspect actions.

17 May 2018

Test Cricket

ICC to scrap coin toss in Test cricket?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has been trying its best to keep the Test cricket alive.

16 May 2018

Ireland

#UniqueRecord: Players who slammed century on their nation's debut Test

Ireland might have lost their first Test to Pakistan but Kevin O'Brien's 118-run-knock has given them plenty of hope as they look to make their mark in the 5-day format of the sport.

14 May 2018

Test Cricket

McCullum believes T20 cricket will take over Tests

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum believes Test cricket will not survive in the future because of the rising popularity of T20 leagues across the world.

02 May 2018

ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC clears Hafeez to bowl in international cricket

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez can breathe a sigh of relief.

26 Apr 2018

BCCI

ICC releases Cricket World Cup 2019 schedule: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule, timings and venues of the 2019 Cricket World Cup to be held in England.

104 member countries to be granted T20I status by ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced major decisions in the ongoing Annual General Meeting (AGM), being held in Kolkata.

21 Apr 2018

BCCI

BCCI makes U-turn about playing Day-Night Tests

The BCCI has made a U-turn regarding playing Day-Night Tests in the near future.

12 Apr 2018

BCCI

ICC would hear Pakistan's compensation claim against BCCI

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that it will look into the matter and hear Pakistan's compensation claim against the BCCI.

11 Apr 2018

India

Indian skipper Virat Kohli is Wisden Cricketer of the Year

Team India skipper Virat Kohli has been named Wisden 'Leading Cricketer of the Year' for 2017.

04 Apr 2018

David Warner

Ball-tampering incident: Steve Smith not to appeal against 12-month ban

Former Australian captain Steve Smith has accepted the sanctions imposed by Cricket Australia for his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal.

Ball-tampering scandal: Australian Cricketers' Association bats for Smith, Warner

The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) has come to rescue of the main perpetrators of the ball tampering scandal.

Happy birthday Michael Clarke; here're lesser known facts about him!

Michael Clarke is one of the greatest batsmen to come from Australia.

ICC could set stricter punishments for sledging

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will hold a special meeting to take a wide-ranging view into player behaviour.

28 Mar 2018

BCCI

BCCI unhappy with Manohar, doesn't want him as ICC Chairman

The members of the BCCI are planning to oppose Shashank Manohar's re-election as the ICC Chairman.

ICC Test Rankings: Boult and Morkel move up 5 spots

The ICC has released the latest Test Rankings and as expected, Boult and Morkel are the biggest gainers.

27 Mar 2018

Zimbabwe

20-year suspension for Zimbabwe official Rajan Nayer for match fixing

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has handed a 20-year suspension, from all cricket activities, to Zimbabwe official Rajan Nayer.

Ball-tampering scandal: Should Steve Smith be banned for life?

Steven Smith has been at the centre of the ball-tampering scandal.

Smith suspended for one-match, in danger of losing RR's captaincy

Australian skipper, Steven Smith has been fined 100% of his fee and suspended for one match by the ICC, with regard to his confession about the ball tampering scandal.

ICC World Cup: Porterfield slams ICC for supporting big teams

Ireland's William Porterfield lashed out at the International Cricket Council (ICC) for favoring the big teams. He said that the board has an obsession with big cheques.

ICC World Cup Qualifiers: Afghanistan aim to create history

Afghanistan could join West Indies in the ICC 2019 World Cup main event, if they defeat Ireland on Friday in a virtual eliminator of Super Sixes.