International Cricket Council (ICC): News

16 Nov 2018

Pakistan News

After 'Biscuit' Trophy, PCB now unveils the 'Oye Hoye Cup'

Last month, the Pakistan Cricket Board was ridiculed by fans for the 'Biscuit' Trophy and it seems the board didn't learn anything.

08 Nov 2018

India

ICC Women's World T20: Can Indian eves book semis berth?

The Indian women's cricket team, led by Kaur, is set to take on Ireland in the ICC Women's World T20.

14 Nov 2018

#MeToo

#MeToo: Alok Nath expelled from CINTAA, Vinta Nanda welcomes move

The Cine and TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA) expelled actor Alok Nath, accused of rape, on Tuesday, and his accuser Vinta Nanda welcomed the move.

13 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli

Kohli, Bumrah top proceedings in the ICC ODI rankings

Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli retained his number one position in the ICC ODI rankings, published on Monday.

08 Nov 2018

England Cricket Team

James Anderson handed a demerit point after dissenting with umpire

England's most successful Test bowler ever, James Anderson, has been handed a demerit point during the Test match against Sri Lanka.

06 Nov 2018

Rishabh Pant

ICC World Cup 2019: Rahane confident of sealing a berth

Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has said that he is confident of sealing a berth in the squad for the World Cup 2019.

02 Nov 2018

Sexual Harassment

#MeToo impact: 3,000 Gurugram firms to come under administrative scanner

Amid the ongoing #MeToo storm, the district-level Local Complaints Committee (LCC) of Gurugram will demand explanations from around 3,000 of the total 5,500 private firms in the city, on their failure to submit safety audit reports on prevention of sexual harassment to women at workplace.

01 Nov 2018

India

Rahul Dravid officially inducted to the ICC Hall of Fame

Legendary Indian cricketer and former captain, Rahul Dravid, has been officially inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame by another legend and former inductee, Sunil Gavaskar.

30 Oct 2018

Indian Cricket Team

Khaleel Ahmed punished for aggressive action after Marlon's dismissal

During the fourth ODI between India and West Indies, pacer Khaleel Ahmed charged aggressively towards Marlon Samuels after dismissing him in the 14th over.

Shane Warne joins MCC World Cricket committee

A new chapter has come in Shane Warne's life.

24 Oct 2018

Australia

Pakistan vs Australia: PCB gets trolled by ICC, here's why!

The Pakistan Cricket Board ended up on the wrong side of things as the ICC made fun of the trophy that it presented for the T20I series against Australia.

22 Oct 2018

Dawood Ibrahim

Al Jazeera releases documentary, claims evidence of spot-fixing in cricket

Al Jazeera released another documentary, on Sunday, alleging incidents of spot-fixing in at least 15 international matches (6 ODIs, 6 Tests and 3 T20Is) from 2011 to 2012.

22 Oct 2018

Pakistan Cricket Team

Mohammad Abbas reaches third ranking after just 10 Tests

Pakistani pacer Mohammad Abbas put up a dazzling performance in the Test series, against Australia, in the United Arab Emirates.

21 Oct 2018

Pakistan Cricket Team

Spot-fixing confession: PCB to start fresh inquiry against Kaneria

The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to initiate a fresh inquiry against former spinner Danish Kaneria.

ICC introduces 50-over league-based qualification structure for 2023 World Cup

The ICC board members have, unanimously, approved a new 50-over league based qualification structure for the 2023 World Cup.

20 Oct 2018

BCCI

BCCI unlikely to come under National Anti-Doping Agency's scanner soon

The International Cricket Council wants to include cricket in the Olympic Games.

19 Oct 2018

Danish Kaneria

Most corrupt bookies are Indians: ICC Official

A top ICC official has stated that most of the bookies, who indulge in corrupt practices in international cricket, are Indians.

16 Oct 2018

Test Cricket

Windies coach Stuart Law suspended for two ODIs against India

West Indies were handed a severe blow after the ICC suspended head coach Stuart Law for the first two ODIs against India.

16 Oct 2018

Sanath Jayasuriya

I have always conducted myself with integrity: Jayasuriya

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, who was charged on Friday, with two counts of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, stated that he has always conducted himself with 'integrity and transparency'.

Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya charged under ICC Anti-Corruption Code

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya has been charged with two counts of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

15 Oct 2018

India

Hit by #MeToo, BCCI CEO asked to not attend ICC-meet

Facing allegations of sexual harassment, BCCI CEO Rahul Johri has been asked to not attend ICC chief executives' meeting.

13 Oct 2018

Mental Health

This woman player feels cricket is bad for mental health

Veteran New Zealand woman cricketer Suzie Bates feels cricket is one of the worst sports for mental health.

12 Oct 2018

India

#MeToo: Tata Motors Communications Head accused, investigations underway

As the #MeToo movement gains momentum in India, it is spilling over into different sectors.

10 Oct 2018

Delhi University

Curfew timings and more: Why are DU students protesting

A women's collective on Monday shouted slogans of 'Azaadi' (freedom) on the streets of Delhi University's North Campus' Mall Road to protest curfew timing in hostels.

Happy birthday Zaheer Khan: Here's a look at his achievements

Zaheer Khan is the best left-arm fast bowler, India have produced in the history of cricket.

30 Sep 2018

South Africa

ICC introduces latest version of the DLS System

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced several changes to its Code of Conduct rules and the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.

The International Cricket Council bats for cricket in 2028 Olympics

The International Cricket Council (ICC) wants to make cricket an Olympic sport and the governing body is eyeing for a slot in the 2028 Games.

25 Sep 2018

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli says Test cricket shouldn't be tinkered with

After opining that Test cricket is the best format of the game, post the first Test against England last month, Indian skipper Virat Kohli has once again come out in support of the 5-day format.

24 Sep 2018

United Nations (UN)

#RohingyaCrisis: UN has 'no right to interfere', says Myanmar army-chief

Myanmar army chief said the United Nations had no right to interfere in the sovereignty of the country, a week after a UN probe suggested that he be prosecuted for "genocide" against the Rohingya minority.

15 Sep 2018

Pakistan News

#AsiaCup2018: Pakistani cricketer shows respect to MS Dhoni during training

Pakistan's Shoaib Malik showed he is a true gentleman with this heart-warming gesture towards Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni.

Here's how Shane Warne wants to make Test cricket interesting

Former Australian cricketer, Shane Warne, has a suggestion for the ICC and pitch curators to make Test cricket interesting and appealing to fans.

31 Aug 2018

India

Happy birthday Javagal Srinath: All about the ace pacer

Former Indian fast bowler Javagal Srinath turned 49 today.

28 Aug 2018

India

ICC wants unedited footage of the new spot-fixing documentary

Media outlet, Al Jazeera, had the stunned the cricket fraternity, earlier this year, when it came out with a documentary titled 'Cricket's Match-Fixers'.

24 Aug 2018

India

12 sexual harassment cases under probe: Air India tells WCD

There are 12 cases of alleged sexual harassment before Air India's various Internal Complaints Committees (ICC), the airline has informed the Women and Child Development Ministry.

NZ cricketer Grant Elliott retires from all forms of cricket

On Tuesday, former New Zealand cricketer Grant Elliott announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Post Sethi's resignation, Ehsan Mani to be new PCB boss

After Imran Khan was elected as Pakistan's new Prime Minister, Pakistan Cricket Board's chairman Najam Sethi decided to resign from his post.

ICC approves T10 cricket league in Sharjah

Cricket fans will witness the shortest format of the game in the United Arab Emirates after the ICC approved the second edition of T10 league in Sharjah.

04 Aug 2018

Sexual Harassment

JNU professors accused of sexual-harassment get clean chit

JNU's Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), has cleared professors Mahendra P Lama and Rajesh Kharat of sexual harassment charges and instead issued warnings against complainants for 'advertising' the issue, IE reports.

30 Jul 2018

England Cricket Team

England to play 1000th Test: Unique records and stats

England invented the game of cricket and the first Test match was played between England and Australia on March 15 1877.

29 Jul 2018

India

'Wire' questions SC/ST representation in cricket team, Kaif replies aptly

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif has lashed out at a media report alleging "under-representation" of minorities in the Indian test squad.