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ICC board proposes Richardson for post of Chief Executive

ICC board proposes Richardson for post of Chief Executive

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The International Cricket Council board on Thursday recommended former South Africa wicketkeeper David Richardson's name as Haroon Lorgat's successor for the post of Chief Executive Officer.

ICC board meet: BCCI to discuss swapping of T20 WC

ICC board meet: BCCI to discuss swapping of T20 WC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

It is expected that BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah along with CA's Earl Eddings and Nick Hockley will reach a consensus on the hosting of 2021 and 2022 editions.

Bangladesh's India Boycott: ICC Stares At Major Crisis

Bangladesh's India Boycott: ICC Stares At Major Crisis

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Former India batter Aakash Chopra stated that reshuffling Bangladesh's matches to alternative venues will be extremely challenging for ICC with just one month left for the tournament to start.

Shan Masood wants to continue as Pakistan Test captain but seeks structural changes

Shan Masood wants to continue as Pakistan Test captain but seeks structural changes

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Despite calls for his ouster after the Test series defeat against Bangladesh, Pakistan skipper Shan Masood wants to continue leading the national side in the near future, sources in the PCB indicated.

I request Pakistan to play T20 World Cup match against India: Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Islam

I request Pakistan to play T20 World Cup match against India: Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Islam

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam on Monday said he had requested Pakistan to end its boycott of the T20 World Cup match against India.

Bangladesh board keeps pushing for T20 World Cup venue change

Bangladesh board keeps pushing for T20 World Cup venue change

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

BCB sends another letter to ICC asking for venue change for its T20WC games

T20 World Cup: No January 21 deadline from ICC, says Bangladesh

T20 World Cup: No January 21 deadline from ICC, says Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board is adamant in their stance of not playing their T20 World Cup matches in India.

Shreyas Iyer set to replace Suryakumar as T20 captain; Tilak Varma to be his deputy

Shreyas Iyer set to replace Suryakumar as T20 captain; Tilak Varma to be his deputy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

India are set to make a leadership change in T20 internationals, with Shreyas Iyer likely to replace Suryakumar Yadav as captain and Tilak Varma expected to become vice-captain, according to BCCI sources.

'Won't accept if ICC bows to pressure from BCCI': Bangladesh firm on India boycott

'Won't accept if ICC bows to pressure from BCCI': Bangladesh firm on India boycott

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Bangladesh continue to be firm on their stand that they will not travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

ICC T20 World Cup: 'Bangladesh's players will definitely get security in India'

ICC T20 World Cup: 'Bangladesh's players will definitely get security in India'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Ex-India player Manoj Tiwary pointed out that if Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is safely residing in India, why would their players face any security issues.

BCB firm on venue change demand, but ICC unmoved!

BCB firm on venue change demand, but ICC unmoved!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Yet to receive any response from ICC: BCB chief Bulbul

ICC unlikely to shift Bangladesh's T20 WC matches

ICC unlikely to shift Bangladesh's T20 WC matches

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

"The overall security risk for the tournament in India has been assessed as low to moderate, which is consistent with the profile of many major global sporting events," the source said.

Player unrest, poor show: Sri Lanka Cricket chief Shammi Silva faces ouster

Player unrest, poor show: Sri Lanka Cricket chief Shammi Silva faces ouster

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Sri Lanka Cricket board has called for a special Executive Committee meeting to formally seal the ouster of current chief Shammi Silva on directive from country's president Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Wanted to play, but this is govt's decision: BCB

Wanted to play, but this is govt's decision: BCB

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board maintain they were willing to play the T20 World Cup in India but were overruled by the government, forcing their exit from the tournament.

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.

ICC team heads for Dhaka amid T20 World Cup standoff

ICC team heads for Dhaka amid T20 World Cup standoff

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

ICC officials to visit Bangladesh to resolve T20 WC imbroglio

T20 World Cup: 'ICC will have to kick Pakistan out'

T20 World Cup: 'ICC will have to kick Pakistan out'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Atul Wassan has come down heavily on Pakistan's decision not to play India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 game on February 15 in Sri Lanka, warning of serious consequences for Pakistan cricket for boycotting the India match.

Bangladesh ask ICC to relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

Bangladesh ask ICC to relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Bangladesh ask ICC to swap group with Ireland, relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

ICC Threats Forced Pakistan To Stay In T20 World Cup?

ICC Threats Forced Pakistan To Stay In T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

The ICC has reportedly threatened Pakistan Cricket Board with tough penalties including sanctions and suspension of bilateral series if it also pulls out of the upcoming T20 World Cup in support of Bangladesh.

BCB requests ICC to relocate B'desh's T20 WC matches

BCB requests ICC to relocate B'desh's T20 WC matches

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

'If India can't provide security to one of our players, how will they ensure security of our entire team.'

T20 World Cup: PCB slams ICC favouritism: 'One country is dictating'

T20 World Cup: PCB slams ICC favouritism: 'One country is dictating'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the Pakistan government will take the final and binding decision on whether its national team will participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup, following Bangladesh's removal

Nepal apologise after Bhutan batter's 'timed out' dismissal

Nepal apologise after Bhutan batter's 'timed out' dismissal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Cricket Association of Nepal apologised after its players got a Bhutan batter 'timed out' in Thursday's ACC Women's Premier Cup match, saying the dismissal was within the laws but did not reflect the spirit of the game it wanted to uphold.

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

After a star turn at the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026, India star Vaibhav Suryavanshi shifts focus to Class 10 board exams, balancing cricketing glory with academics.

T20 WC: No India-Pak clash? ICC stares at massive losses

T20 WC: No India-Pak clash? ICC stares at massive losses

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

An India-Pakistan fixture in an ICC event generates revenue to the tune of a staggering 'USD 250 million (over Rs 2200 crore', as per some estimates and the absence of the cash-cow fixture from the upcoming T20 World Cup is certain to cause heavy losses to all stakeholders.

PCB backs B'desh's refusal to play T20 WC matches in India

PCB backs B'desh's refusal to play T20 WC matches in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

The PCB has not made any public comment on the matter although Board sources have said that the Bangladesh government had contacted Pakistan for support in the ICC.

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

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

Rediff.com21 May 2026

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.

New Zealand delay launch of new T20 competition amid scheduling challenges

New Zealand delay launch of new T20 competition amid scheduling challenges

Rediff.com11 May 2026

NZ20 organisers initially planned to launch a six-team league of privately owned franchises for the coming summer but had agreed to hold off in part due to the international schedule, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said.

Mohammad Nawaz denies intentional doping after positive test during T20 World Cup

Mohammad Nawaz denies intentional doping after positive test during T20 World Cup

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has responded to the ICC and PCB regarding his positive dope test during the T20 World Cup, denying intentional use of banned substances.

Australian players question ICC over DRS inconsistencies

Australian players question ICC over DRS inconsistencies

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Meanwhile, Australian captain Pat Cummins also commented on the DRS controversy, noting that RTS appeared to be different from UltraEdge.

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal becomes youngest BCB chief

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal becomes youngest BCB chief

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Tamim Iqbal becomes the youngest BCB chief after the board's dissolution over election irregularities, set to lead an ad-hoc committee ahead of Bangladesh's home series vs New Zealand.

Sachin Tendulkar at 53: Celebrations, records and legacy of a legend

Sachin Tendulkar at 53: Celebrations, records and legacy of a legend

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Sachin Tendulkar turns 53, celebrates his birthday with his 'Aai', and wife, Anjali, even as wishes pouring in from BCCI and ICC.

Big 3 to lose clout? ICC Board calls for 'independent' chairman

Big 3 to lose clout? ICC Board calls for 'independent' chairman

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The ICC Board, at its first meeting of 2016 in Dubai on Wednesday, considered amendments made to the ICC's constitution in 2014 and agreed that, in order to avoid any potential conflicts of interest and follow best practice principles of good governance, it will seek to re-establish as quickly as possible the 'independent' position of ICC chairman.

PCB to plead leniency for Aamir at ICC Board meet

PCB to plead leniency for Aamir at ICC Board meet

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Desperate to save the career of tainted pacer Muhammad Aamir, the Pakistan Cricket Board would try to seek ICC's permission for the youngster to start training at PCB facilities and play some domestic cricket.

'Call Klaasen now' for WC 2027: Pietersen urges

'Call Klaasen now' for WC 2027: Pietersen urges

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has urged the South African team management to get Heinrich Klaasen out of international cricket retirement in their bid to lift the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 title on home soil.

Why Agarkar Will Continue As India's Chief Selector...

Why Agarkar Will Continue As India's Chief Selector...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Ajit Agarkar will continue as chairman of the senior selection committee after the BCCI decided to renew his contract for one more year, keeping an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup.

The Cricket Series Aamir Khan Is Making A Film On

The Cricket Series Aamir Khan Is Making A Film On

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Aamir Khan's upcoming film, aims to shed light on the 1952-1953 India-Pakistan series, which occurred just five years after Partition and marked Pakistan's first official Test series.

T20 World Cup: How India-Pakistan Game Was Saved

T20 World Cup: How India-Pakistan Game Was Saved

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Pakistan have agreed to play India in the T20 World Cup match in Sri Lanka after diplomatic outreach and ICC-led talks ended the boycott standoff.

'ICC Stands For Indian Cricket Board'

'ICC Stands For Indian Cricket Board'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'If tomorrow India says there should be no no-balls or wide balls, the ICC will find a way to make it happen.'

ICC Board Meet: BCCI to ask for time on T20 World Cup

ICC Board Meet: BCCI to ask for time on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com31 May 2021

While the remainder of the IPL has been shifted to the United Arab Emirates between September 15 to October 15, the BCCI doesn't want to let go the opportunity of hosting the T20 World Cup in October-November.

India Game: Pakistan May Do A U-Turn

India Game: Pakistan May Do A U-Turn

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Sunil Gavaskar mocks Pakistan's boycott of the India match, predicts a U-turn and warns of ICC action.