The Federation of International Cricketers' Associations (FICA) urged Test playing nations on Wednesday to reject the controversial proposals that would effectively place Australia, England and India in charge of the world game.
Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium and the Eden Gardens in Kolkata --- both iconic venues -- have emerged as the frontrunners to host the two semifinals of the 2023 World Cup.
The International Cricket Council and the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations acknowledged the services to cricket of Antigua and Barbuda legends Sir Vivian Richards and Andy Roberts and Jamaica fast bowling hero Michael Holding on Monday by inducting them into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. The former players were presented with their Hall of Fame caps by West Indies Cricket Board President Dr Julian Hunte.
Binny succeeds former India captain Sourav Ganguly.
India's Dinesh Karthik has been shortlisted for the Emerging Player of the Year award.
The name of the World XI has been changed to International XI by the organisers for the two Twenty20 matches to be played in Pakistan following objection from the International Cricket Council (ICC).
In a statement, the ICC on Tuesday said it has taken serious cognizance of the case reported to its office.
In honour of the legendary Indian cricketer - Sachin Tendulkar, a life-size statue will be unveiled at the Wankhede during the 2023 World Cup.
Glenn Phillips was rewarded for a brilliant season for New Zealand in the shortest format of the game and was named the ANZ Men's T20I Player of the Year award, having thrilled New Zealand supporters with 740 runs at 38.94, scored a strike rate of 148.89.
Six months after Afghanistan qualified for its maiden appearance in the Cricket World Cup, its success story continues to make waves and the strife-torn country has now entered into the main ODI rankings table for the first time.
The president of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Mustafa Kamal is the persona non-grata in the game's governing body as he was not given a chance to present the World Cup trophy, an insult which has left him fuming, so much so that he is even threatening to take legal action.
The media was barred entry into the Eden Gardens as the ICC team inspected the under-construction stadium amid fears that the venue may not be ready for the World Cup, scheduled to start on February 19 in the sub-continent. The Cricket Association of Bengal had already missed two deadlines, but president Jagmohan Dalmiya said it is a 'routine ongoing process that happens before every match and that there is nothing to worry about'.
FICA warned that the players may stage a revolt against the ICC if it remains 'incompetent' in its handling issues in the sport.
Disillusioned with the 'politics' in South African cricket administration, Brian McMillan decided to stay away from the game.
'The law is neither able nor willing to function the way the legal machinery is envisaged.'
It was surreal feeling when Virat bhai hugged me after my maiden Test wicket: Mukesh Kumar
BCCI said the plan, which would leave executive decision-making in the hands of India, Australia and England, is a "recognition" of the country's revenue generation capacity.
The first day of the International Cricket Council's Board meetings concluded in Dubai on Tuesday with unanimous support for a set of principles relating to its future structure, governance and financial models.
Served cold sandwiches and falafel after training session, Indian cricketers opt to eat at hotel
India opened their campaign at the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier in style as they produced a collective batting performance to thrash Sri Lanka by 114 runs in their Group A match at the P. Sara Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday.
Australia's Adam Zampa says sports should work with players on ethical sponsorships
Travis Head made 109 off 67 balls and Warner struck a 65-ball 81 as the Aussies opening pair amassed 175 runs in just 19.1 overs
Jasprit Bumrah took 6/61 as India crushed South Africa by seven wickets to level the two-match series 1-1.
The IPL, with an estimated brand value of $8.4 billion, continues to attract the world's top players and coaches.
Tough to look beyond Shreyas in WC playing XI, Gill will be main player for India, says Azharuddin
Images from the ICC World Cup match between England and the Netherlands, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium, in Pune, on Wednesday.
Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) chief executive Tim May was quoted as saying, 'This (crisis) makes cricket look stupid.'
It will be given to six associate member countries in an effort to raise standards before the 2011 World Cup.
The life-size statue of Sachin Tendulkar was unveiled on the eve of the India's World Cup match against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
Verma, who had regained the top position last week, garnered 26 rating points for her knock in the final
FICA was set up in 1998 and its members include most of the cricketers' associations around the world.
Ahead of Saturday's event, here's a lowdown of ready references for the auction.
"Don't forget that there is an ICC chairman's nomination to be filed on October 20. Whether the powerful people in the BCCI have a change of heart, is the question," he said.
The age-old practice of shining the cricket ball has become a "grey area" and the game's governing body must provide clarity to end the prevailing confusion, England captain Alastair Cook said on Friday.
Board of Control for Cricket in India's secretary Sanjay Patel on Tuesday confirmed that the demand for a great share of the revenue earned by the International Cricket Council had been made by India.
Seeking to capitalise on its financial clout, the BCCI is set to demand a greater share of the profit from the revenues generated by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Unfazed by the uncertainty that looms over the World Twenty20 clash between India and Pakistan in Dharamsala, the International Cricket Council on Monday said it is confident of the marquee game going ahead as scheduled and has no plans of shifting the venue.
A FICA poll, conducted on 45 cricketers from the nine Test-playing nations, revealed that 56 per cent of players were not satisfied with the ICC's governance.
Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah also said that there are no immediate plans to add more franchises to the 10-team competition and that any future additions must not dilute the quality of the product.
The former India batsman said he has taken up the assignment because India A don't have any matches scheduled.
