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Bumrah Retains No 1 Spot In ICC Test Rankings

Bumrah Retains No 1 Spot In ICC Test Rankings

Rediff.com13 May 2026

India's Jasprit Bumrah remains the top-ranked Test bowler in the latest ICC rankings, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill hold spots in the top 10 among batsmen.

India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Team Rankings

India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Team Rankings

Rediff.com11 May 2026

India has retained their top position in the ICC men's ODI team rankings following the latest annual update, with Australia securing the third spot. The update impacts direct qualification for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

ICC team to reach Sri Lanka to assess governance of cricket board

ICC team to reach Sri Lanka to assess governance of cricket board

Rediff.com6 days ago

An ICC team, including a BCCI official, is visiting Sri Lanka following the government's appointment of an interim committee to manage the cricket board after the resignation of the previous executive committee.

ICC retains Nitin Menon in elite panel of umpires for 2026-27 season

ICC retains Nitin Menon in elite panel of umpires for 2026-27 season

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Nitin Menon remains the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires after the governing body named an unchanged team of match officials for the 2026-27 international season following its annual review.

Sanju Samson bags ICC monthly award

Sanju Samson bags ICC monthly award

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

India's Sanju Samson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for March following his outstanding performance in the T20 World Cup.

Cricket Canada Under ICC Investigation for Anti-Corruption Breach

Cricket Canada Under ICC Investigation for Anti-Corruption Breach

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The ICC is investigating Cricket Canada for alleged breaches of its anti-corruption code, including scrutiny of a T20 World Cup match against New Zealand, following allegations highlighted in a recent documentary.

Mandhana drops in ICC T20I rankings; Harmanpreet, Deepti move up

Mandhana drops in ICC T20I rankings; Harmanpreet, Deepti move up

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana slipped one place to fifth in the batters' list, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma climbed to fourth among bowlers in the latest ICC Women's T20I Rankings.

ICC Proposes Expansion of World Test Championship to 12 Teams

ICC Proposes Expansion of World Test Championship to 12 Teams

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The ICC is considering expanding the World Test Championship to include Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Ireland, with a proposal to be presented to the Board of Directors.

ICC chairman Jay Shah recognised as Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum

ICC chairman Jay Shah recognised as Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

ICC Chairman Jay Shah has been named to the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders Class of 2026, recognising his influence in shaping the future of global cricket and his role in the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Farhan, Reddy Dominate ICC Player Awards for February

Farhan, Reddy Dominate ICC Player Awards for February

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan and Arundhati Reddy of India have been named the ICC Players of the Month for February, recognising their outstanding performances in T20 cricket.

Is cricket moving beyond India? ICC CEO says ...

Is cricket moving beyond India? ICC CEO says ...

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta discusses the globalisation of cricket, highlighting India's crucial role and the impressive performances of Associate nations in the T20 World Cup.

Samson, Bumrah Nominated For ICC Player Of Month Award

Samson, Bumrah Nominated For ICC Player Of Month Award

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah, who played a key role in India's T20 World Cup triumph, have been shortlisted for the ICC men's Player of the Month award for March 2026.

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi invited for IPL 2026 final

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi invited for IPL 2026 final

Rediff.com5 days ago

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has been invited to attend the ICC Board meeting and IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad, with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif expected to decide on the visit amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.

Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha reprimanded by ICC

Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha reprimanded by ICC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for abuse of cricket equipment during the 2nd ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Friday.

Lucknow University Investigates Professor For Misconduct

Lucknow University Investigates Professor For Misconduct

Rediff.com3 days ago

Lucknow University has formed a disciplinary committee to investigate assistant professor Paramjeet Singh following allegations of misconduct, including inappropriate conversations with a student and leaking examination papers.

Pakistan fined, docked WTC points for slow over rate in Dhaka Test

Pakistan fined, docked WTC points for slow over rate in Dhaka Test

Rediff.com6 days ago

Pakistan were ruled to be eight overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

Former England captain and Warwickshire legend Mike Smith passes away

Former England captain and Warwickshire legend Mike Smith passes away

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former England captain Mike Smith, known by his initials "MJK", has died at the age of 92, Warwickshire County Cricket Club said on Monday.

ICC postpones Doha meeting amid Middle East unrest

ICC postpones Doha meeting amid Middle East unrest

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has postponed its three-day meeting scheduled for March 25-27 in Doha, Qatar, due to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. The meeting has been rescheduled for next month at a location within the same continent.

ICC T20I Rankings: Abhishek leads as India batters soar

ICC T20I Rankings: Abhishek leads as India batters soar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan lead the ICC T20I player rankings, while Connor Esterhuizen makes a significant jump after a strong series against New Zealand.

Lucknow University Professor: No Evidence Of Exam Leak Found

Lucknow University Professor: No Evidence Of Exam Leak Found

Rediff.com4 days ago

A preliminary police inquiry into allegations that an assistant professor at the University of Lucknow leaked examination papers has found no evidence of any leak so far, officials said. The accused teacher, Paramjeet Singh, was arrested and remanded to judicial custody after allegations surfaced that he pressured a student and offered her a leaked paper.

ICC T20I Rankings: Smriti Mandhana leads India's charge

ICC T20I Rankings: Smriti Mandhana leads India's charge

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Smriti Mandhana retains her second spot in the ICC Women's T20I rankings, while Harmanpreet Kaur moves up to 14th. Deepti Sharma also climbs to third in the all-rounders' rankings.

Bangladesh forms committee to investigate 2026 T20 World Cup withdrawal

Bangladesh forms committee to investigate 2026 T20 World Cup withdrawal

Rediff.com11 May 2026

According to the media reports, the committee will examine the reasons behind the decision not to play the tournament and determine if there were any diplomatic or strategic failures involved.

Bangladesh Cricket Board Election Probe: Sports Minister To Consult ICC

Bangladesh Cricket Board Election Probe: Sports Minister To Consult ICC

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Bangladesh's Sports Minister Aminul Haque plans to consult with the ICC regarding alleged irregularities in the Bangladesh Cricket Board elections and will appoint a committee to investigate the country's failure to participate in the T20 World Cup.

Ravi Shastri backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India T20 debut

Ravi Shastri backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India T20 debut

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready for international cricket and has urged selectors to fast-track him into the national T20 setup.

Three-time world champions India remain unshaken at T20I peak

Three-time world champions India remain unshaken at T20I peak

Rediff.com5 May 2026

India retains its top position in the ICC T20I rankings, followed by England and Australia. The rankings consider matches played since May 2025 at 100 per cent and the previous two years at 50 per cent.

Middle East conflict: ICC's finance committee discussions to be held virtually

Middle East conflict: ICC's finance committee discussions to be held virtually

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has cancelled its Board and committee meetings due to the ongoing military conflict in West Asia, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo on Tuesday.

Not Iyer? Ravi Shastri backs Sanju Samson for T20I Captaincy

Not Iyer? Ravi Shastri backs Sanju Samson for T20I Captaincy

Rediff.com7 days ago

Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samson is a strong contender for the national side's T20I captaincy, citing his IPL experience and improved consistency.

India vs NZ: Inside their ICC knockout rivalry

India vs NZ: Inside their ICC knockout rivalry

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A look back at the thrilling encounters between India and New Zealand in ICC tournament knockout stages, highlighting key moments and memorable performances.

Pakistan, Bangladesh challenge India-Australia-ECB

Pakistan, Bangladesh challenge India-Australia-ECB

Rediff.com10 May 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board and Bangladesh Cricket Board have agreed to support each other at Asian and international cricket forums while seeking greater balance in the Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the 2028-31 cycle.

Gunmen target Khosa's Surrey home; police suspect extortion attack

Gunmen target Khosa's Surrey home; police suspect extortion attack

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Unknown gunmen opened fire at the home of Arvinder Khosa, the newly elected president of Cricket Canada, in Surrey, Canada, according to local media reports. No injuries were reported in the incident.

ICC Suspends Javon Searles and Two Others Over Bim10 Corruption Breaches

ICC Suspends Javon Searles and Two Others Over Bim10 Corruption Breaches

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The ICC has provisionally suspended Javon Searles and two others linked to a franchise for breaches of the anti-corruption codes during the 2023-24 Bim10 tournament in Barbados.

'England are leaving before us...' De Kock questions ICC's favouritsm

'England are leaving before us...' De Kock questions ICC's favouritsm

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Quinton de Kock lashes out at ICC as England is heading back home ahead of them after T20 WC exit

Historic! Bangladesh stun Pakistan for 1st home Test win

Historic! Bangladesh stun Pakistan for 1st home Test win

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Bangladesh secured a historic first-ever home Test victory against Pakistan in Dhaka, marking a significant milestone in their cricket journey.

ICC T20I Rankings: Kishan No. 2, chasing Abhishek

ICC T20I Rankings: Kishan No. 2, chasing Abhishek

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Ishan Kishan's impressive performance in the T20 World Cup has propelled him to a career-high second position in the ICC T20I batting rankings, while Rashid Khan overtakes Varun Chakravarthy to become the top-ranked bowler.

Why Chinnaswamy lost IPL 2026 final? BCCI explains decision

Why Chinnaswamy lost IPL 2026 final? BCCI explains decision

Rediff.com7 May 2026

IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal explains the reasons behind shifting the IPL final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, citing higher seating capacity and an ICC board meeting.

Even bigger than the IPL: Prince Yadav's father on pacer's India call-up

Even bigger than the IPL: Prince Yadav's father on pacer's India call-up

Rediff.com16 hours ago

The father of young fast bowler Prince Yadav has described his son's maiden ODI call-up to the Indian team as a proud and emotional moment for the entire family.

Lucknow University Professor Arrested For Allegedly Leaking Exam Paper

Lucknow University Professor Arrested For Allegedly Leaking Exam Paper

Rediff.com5 days ago

An assistant professor at the University of Lucknow has been arrested after allegedly making inappropriate phone calls to a female student and claiming to have leaked examination papers.

Bangladesh Overtake India In WTC Rankings; India Slip To 6th

Bangladesh Overtake India In WTC Rankings; India Slip To 6th

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian cricket team has fallen to sixth place in the latest World Test Championship (WTC) rankings after Bangladesh's series win against Pakistan.

Bihar CM Rewards Ishan Kishan For T20 World Cup Win

Bihar CM Rewards Ishan Kishan For T20 World Cup Win

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary felicitated Ishan Kishan with a cheque of Rs 1 crore for his contribution to India's 2026 T20 World Cup victory.

India strong enough to win all three ICC limited-overs titles: Atherton

India strong enough to win all three ICC limited-overs titles: Atherton

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Former England captain Michael Atherton believes India is the 'pre-eminent' white-ball team and has a strong chance of holding all three ICC limited-overs titles after their T20 World Cup win.