News for '-icc-constitution'

T20 WC: More drama as Bangladesh explore last option

T20 WC: More drama as Bangladesh explore last option

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's appeal to the ICC Dispute Resolution Committee against hosting T20 World Cup matches in India cannot be heard under ICC rules, with Scotland kept on standby as a possible replacement team.

ICC not to sanction Bangladesh for refusal to play T20 World Cup in India

ICC not to sanction Bangladesh for refusal to play T20 World Cup in India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The International Cricket Council on Monday said it would not be imposing any penalty on the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for refusing to play its T20 World Cup matches in India.

ICC suspends USA Cricket's membership

ICC suspends USA Cricket's membership

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the suspension of USA Cricket's membership with immediate effect, saying the decision has been taken after a "thorough review of affairs and extensive engagement with key stakeholders over the past year".

Eng players urged to boycott Champions Trophy match

Eng players urged to boycott Champions Trophy match

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

England previously faced Afghanistan at the 50-overs Cricket World Cup in 2023, as well as at the Twenty20 World Cup in 2022.

Jay Shah elected unopposed as next ICC chairman

Jay Shah elected unopposed as next ICC chairman

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Jay Shah will take over as the next chairman of the ICC in December after he emerged as the sole nominee for the high-profile job

Nooyi to recuse herself from ICC media rights process

Nooyi to recuse herself from ICC media rights process

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Indra Nooyi, the only female representative in the ICC's Board of Directors, has decided to recuse herself from the upcoming sale of its media rights process as she is also a member of potential digital rights bidder Amazon's board.

'If Pak doesn't play Asia Cup then Star is going to have problems'

'If Pak doesn't play Asia Cup then Star is going to have problems'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

We will play in India if India plays in Pakistan. But if India doesn't play in Pakistan, why should we play in India? So my solution was, let India vs Pakistan matches be played at neutral venue. That's all. You can't have your cake and eat it too, says PCB chief Najam Sethi.

Zimbabwe Cricket suspended over government interference

Zimbabwe Cricket suspended over government interference

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

ICC said the country's cricket administration is not free from government interference.

Who will be new ICC Chairman?

Who will be new ICC Chairman?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Nomination of candidates by Oct 18, still no unanimity on voting process.

Cricket Buzz: Srini's appointment; World Cup issues to be discussed in ICC meet

Cricket Buzz: Srini's appointment; World Cup issues to be discussed in ICC meet

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

With BCCI re-confirming N Srinivasan's nomination to the post of ICC chairman, the issue of his appointment alongwith the 2015 World Cup will form the core agenda.

ICC chief Manohar slams 'bullying' by 'Big Three'

ICC chief Manohar slams 'bullying' by 'Big Three'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Shashank Manohar has flayed the imbalance of power within the governing body and criticised last year's revamp which, he believes, allows India, England and Australia to "bully" the organisation.

In ICC's Code of Ethics: No law for son-in-law!

In ICC's Code of Ethics: No law for son-in-law!

Rediff.com27 May 2013

BCCI president N Srinivasan should thank the Almighty that Gurunath Meiyappan is not his son!

Defiant BCCI misses deadline for naming Champions Trophy squad

Defiant BCCI misses deadline for naming Champions Trophy squad

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday became the only team that missed the April 25 deadline set for announcing the India squad for Champions Trophy with all the other seven countries already naming their team list.

Should Pakistan be banned from Cricket World Cup?

Should Pakistan be banned from Cricket World Cup?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

A top BCCI source said even if a note is sent and the ICC agrees to put it out in front of member boards for a vote, India is unlikely to find any support from other nations.

New ICC chairman Manohar's stance on DRS unchanged

New ICC chairman Manohar's stance on DRS unchanged

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Shashank Manohar's view on the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) remains the same as before even after becoming the first independent chairman of the International Cricket Council after stepping down as the BCCI chief earlier this month.

BCCI re-confirm Srinivasan's candidature for ICC chairman's post

BCCI re-confirm Srinivasan's candidature for ICC chairman's post

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

With the Supreme Court refusing to restrain N Srinivasan from taking over as the chairman of the International Cricket Council, the Board of Control for Cricket in India sent a final confirmation to the world body intimating that its president-in-exile will be the candidate to head the ICC.

BCCI likely to oppose two new-balls rule in ODIs

BCCI likely to oppose two new-balls rule in ODIs

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

If sources are to be believed, the Indian Cricket Board will again oppose the under-trial rule -- using two new white balls from either end of the ground in ODIs -- during the ICC's meeting in January next year.

ICC president Kamal resigns over World Cup presentation fiasco

ICC president Kamal resigns over World Cup presentation fiasco

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

International Cricket Council will surely be involved in a simmering row as their president Mustafa Kamal has resigned.

Will Srinivasan be allowed to take over as ICC chairman?

Will Srinivasan be allowed to take over as ICC chairman?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

With Supreme Court asking Srinivasan to step down for a fair probe into the Indian Premier League betting and fixing scandal, questions are being raised about whether the Tamil Nadu strongman can indeed become the chairman of the International Cricket Council's all powerful executive board.

ICC to consider appointment of Najam Sethi as president in June

ICC to consider appointment of Najam Sethi as president in June

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The ICC Board accepted the resignation of former president Mustafa Kamal, effective from April 2, and confirmed that no replacement would be appointed for the remaining weeks of his term.

BCCI rejects Manohar's offer of additional US $100 million

BCCI rejects Manohar's offer of additional US $100 million

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

'Let us take the example that BCCI were being paid Rs 500 and others are being paid Rs 100. Now these member nations have been promised Rs 175 Or let's say Rs 200. What Mr Manohar is trying do is to reduce BCCI's share to Rs 300 in order to increase their share'

PCB to file case against BCCI before ICC Committee over bilateral series

PCB to file case against BCCI before ICC Committee over bilateral series

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday announced that it would file a compensation case against the BCCI before the ICC Disputes Resolution Committee for India's refusal to play Pakistan in bilateral series.

BCCI top brass may have to re-think about ICC nominee

BCCI top brass may have to re-think about ICC nominee

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

There was an eerie silence among the who's who of cricket administration regarding what will be the fate of BCCI president N Srinivasan and the board after the honourable Supreme Court gave its observation on Tuesday.

Ehsan Mani wants Pakistan to boycott India in ICC meet

Ehsan Mani wants Pakistan to boycott India in ICC meet

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Former International Cricket Council president Ehsan Mani has criticised BCCI chief Anurag Thakur for his "inflammatory" comments on Pakistan and asked the PCB to push for India to be stripped off hosting ICC events. Mani said on Tuesday night that Pakistani cricket officials should come strong at the ICC executive board meeting in Cape Town next week.

Will ICC appeal against Anderson-Jadeja 'not guilty' verdict?

Will ICC appeal against Anderson-Jadeja 'not guilty' verdict?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The decision on whether to appeal or not against judicial commissioner Gordon Lewis' verdict pronouncing both James Anderson and Ravindra Jadeja 'not guilty' in the Trent Bridge altercation lies entirely on International Cricket Council CEO Dave Richardson, who has six days to do so.

Nothing but TRUTH...on why Kamal was removed from World Cup ceremony

Nothing but TRUTH...on why Kamal was removed from World Cup ceremony

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Kamal was removed from ceremony after refusing to apologise.

As BCCI president, Manohar left a sinking ship, accuses Thakur

As BCCI president, Manohar left a sinking ship, accuses Thakur

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, on Saturday, made a no-holds-barred attack on ICC chairman Shashank Manohar, accusing him of abandoning the Board when it needed him like the 'captain of a sinking ship'.

Game On! Tendulkar, Warne share Legends T20 blueprint with ICC

Game On! Tendulkar, Warne share Legends T20 blueprint with ICC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne met with ICC Chief Executive Dave Richardson at the global body's headquarters in Dubai on Wednesday to discuss their ambitious Legends T20 cricket League, proposed to be held in the United States in August-September.

BCCI bid to change two white balls rule in ODIs opposed

BCCI bid to change two white balls rule in ODIs opposed

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's bid to change the existing rule of using two new white balls in One-Day Internationals encountered opposition from some other member Boards following which the ICC decided that only one ball will be used in a curtailed match.

ICC overhaul: Cricket South Africa opposes 'flawed' power structure plan

ICC overhaul: Cricket South Africa opposes 'flawed' power structure plan

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Cricket South Africa has opposed the structural overhaul of the ICC which will cede executive decision-making to India, Australia and England, calling for an immediate withdrawal of the "fundamentally flawed" proposal.

Verma shoots another 'Stop Srini' letter to ICC

Verma shoots another 'Stop Srini' letter to ICC

Rediff.com9 May 2014

The secretary of the unrecognised Cricket Association of Bihar (CAB) Aditya Verma has shot off another letter to International Cricket Council, urging the highest cricket body to take instant action against the suspended BCCI president.

PCB chief calls emergency meeting to discuss ICC draft

PCB chief calls emergency meeting to discuss ICC draft

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Zaka Ashraf, has called an emergency meeting of the governing board on February 3 to discuss the watered down draft proposals put forward by India, Australia and England at the ICC meeting this week in Dubai.

Time running out for India-Pakistan cricket series

Time running out for India-Pakistan cricket series

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Conceding that time is running out for the proposed India-Pakistan bilateral cricket series to take place, BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur said the Board is still waiting for the government's approval.