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ICC open to talks on new events amid India opposition

ICC open to talks on new events amid India opposition

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Media reports have said England and Australia are set to join India in opposing the new ICC tournaments, which would cut into the windows of opportunity for cricket's 'Big Three' to hold lucrative bilateral series.

Is your favorite cricket league rigged?

Is your favorite cricket league rigged?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Alex Marshall said that he is happy to find that more and more players are reporting corrupt approaches with the ICC ACU, ensuring them to keep the game clean.

Legend calls for urgent wide ball rule overhaul

Legend calls for urgent wide ball rule overhaul

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Shaun Pollock says the ICC Cricket Committee is working towards giving bowlers "bit more leeway on wides" as the current rule is "very strict on them"

ICC keeps Champions Trophy in Pakistan

ICC keeps Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Ending weeks of uncertainty, the International Cricket Council on Thursday announced that Pakistan remain hosts for next month's Champions Trophy despite security apprehensions. After the ICC Board members held a teleconference, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Nasim Ashraf told a news conference that the tournament will be staged in Pakistan as scheduled following a consensus decision by all members of the board.

Controversial Pakistan pacer Amir calls it quits

Controversial Pakistan pacer Amir calls it quits

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Amir's final outing in Pakistan colours came in June this year during the T20 World Cup against Ireland in Lauderhill, USA.

BCCI won't recognise recent ICC decisions: CoA

BCCI won't recognise recent ICC decisions: CoA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Choudhary was barred by the CoA from attending ICC meeting but participated in the policy-decision voting on the invitation of Shashank Manohar-led global body.

New Zealand will 'adjust and adapt' in Champions Trophy final

New Zealand will 'adjust and adapt' in Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Unfazed by New Zealand's group stage defeat to India, opener Will Young is focused on exploiting Rohit Sharma's side's weaknesses in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday.

Gag order for Pakistan cricket officials on India!

Gag order for Pakistan cricket officials on India!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has advised his office and fellow colleagues to not issue any statements related to India

Khawaja slams ICC after Australia docked WTC points

Khawaja slams ICC after Australia docked WTC points

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has vented his frustration after the team lost 10 World Test Championship (WTC) points for slow over-rates.

All boards must respect Kaneria, Westfield bans: ICC

All boards must respect Kaneria, Westfield bans: ICC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The ICC on Friday commended the England and Wales Cricket Board for handing out bans to Danish Kaneria and Mervyn Westfield for their role in spot-fixing and also asked all members boards to "recognise and respect" the punishment.

Women's T20 World Cup moved to UAE amid Bangladesh unrest

Women's T20 World Cup moved to UAE amid Bangladesh unrest

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The ICC on Tuesday said the Women's T20 World Cup will be moved to the United Arab Emirates due to the prevailing unrest in Bangladesh

Australia's game plan revealed: 400 or ...

Australia's game plan revealed: 400 or ...

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Alex Carey reckons Australia might need to put at least 400 runs on the board if they bat first against South Africa

Domestic cricket is important but...: Dhawan on BCCI diktat

Domestic cricket is important but...: Dhawan on BCCI diktat

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Following the Board's instruction, the likes of Rohit Sharma, Kohli, and Yashasvi Jaiswal played at least a match for their state teams before the Champions Trophy.

Bangladesh leave out Shakib for Champions Trophy

Bangladesh leave out Shakib for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Bangladesh will be without premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for the ICC Champions Trophy after the veteran was excluded after getting suspended from bowling in all competitions.

Team India's fate in Govt's hands

Team India's fate in Govt's hands

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

It's up to the government to decide whether our team should go to any country or our team should not go to any country, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on India's travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy in 2025.

No major calls at BCCI's review meeting

No major calls at BCCI's review meeting

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

With more than five months to go for the next Test series, many in the BCCI believe that there is no need to take a decision right away.

Babar left out of 'win at any cost' match against India?

Babar left out of 'win at any cost' match against India?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam was conspicuous by his absence from the team's training and there was no clarity on his availability for the Champions Trophy clash against India in Dubai on Sunday, even as the country's cricket board chief Mohsin Naqvi urged the side to win "at any cost".

ICC cracks whip on players abandoning international tours

ICC cracks whip on players abandoning international tours

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

The representatives of ICC Board expressed their deep disappointment at West Indies team's decision of abandoning their India tour mid-way, stating that a repeat of this kind from any team or players may lead cancellation of their T20 contracts with their franchises.

Jolt for transgender cricketers in England

Jolt for transgender cricketers in England

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

In March, the United Kingdom's then sports minister Lucy Frazer called on sporting bodies in the country to reassess their rules on transgender athletes competing in women's sports to ensure fairness.

India out? Champions Trophy in Pakistan faces hurdle

India out? Champions Trophy in Pakistan faces hurdle

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Chances of India travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy are slim: ex-PCB chief

Pakistan board faced bankruptcy before ICC changes

Pakistan board faced bankruptcy before ICC changes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faced bankruptcy and isolation if it did not back the radical changes made by the International Cricket Council (ICC) last week, chairman Najam Sethi said on Monday.

WTC: Where does Pakistan stand after series loss to B'desh?

WTC: Where does Pakistan stand after series loss to B'desh?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Pakistan's loss has had a detrimental impact on their WTC aspirations. India continues to lead the WTC table with a commanding 68.52 points in 9 games.

ESPN-Star wins ICC global rights

ESPN-Star wins ICC global rights

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

The ICC announced ESPN-Star Sports as its global media and production partner for its audio-visual rights for ICC events from late 2007 to 2015.

It's unacceptable: Pakistan reacts to India's refusal to play

It's unacceptable: Pakistan reacts to India's refusal to play

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Pakistan's cricket community also reacted with anger to India's decision as former Test captain Rashid Latif insisted that the PCB has to make a strong statement.

Afghanistan pledges participation in Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Afghanistan pledges participation in Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Champions Trophy is the first major ICC event scheduled in Pakistan, since jointly hosting the 1996 World Cup with India and Sri Lanka.

ICC asks BCCI to meet ICL representatives

ICC asks BCCI to meet ICL representatives

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

The ICC on Tuesday asked BCCI President Shashank Manohar to meet the representatives of the Indian Cricket League, deferring a decision on the rebel league's plea for recognition.

Why Bumrah may lose out on Test captaincy

Why Bumrah may lose out on Test captaincy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah doesn't seem to be a long-term captaincy option given his nagging fitness concerns.

ICC's annual conference moved to Dubai

ICC's annual conference moved to Dubai

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

The International Cricket Council's annual conference will take place in Dubai rather than at Lord's in London, the ICC said on Monday. 'The decision to move the location to the United Arab Emirates was made by the ICC board on the basis that all delegates required to attend would be permitted entry,' the Dubai-based ICC said in a statement.

ICC cancels board meeting on Pakistan row

ICC cancels board meeting on Pakistan row

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

ICC president Percy Sonn said the meeting was no longer necessary because the board of directors had 'an understanding' of the controversial Oval Test between England and Pakistan.

ICC announce fresh Champions Trophy dates

ICC announce fresh Champions Trophy dates

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

The ICC said the Champions Trophy would be held from September 24 to October 5 next year.

BCCI reacts to Jaiswal's dismissal

BCCI reacts to Jaiswal's dismissal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

upon review, third umpire Saikat adjudged that there was a deflection off Jaiswal's gloves/bat based on the visual evidence.

Can't force India into accepting DRS: ICC

Can't force India into accepting DRS: ICC

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Left red-faced after the powerful Board of Control for Cricket in India opposed the Decision Review System at the Executive Board Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, the ICC on Thursday said it will not force India to accept the controversial technology in bilateral series.

Pacer Khurram back in Pakistan squad for SA Tests

Pacer Khurram back in Pakistan squad for SA Tests

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Fast bowler Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas have been named in Pakistan's team for the first Test starting on Thursday in Centurion - the first red-ball assignment for newly-appointed interim coach Aqib Javed.

Jay Shah's rise: What it means for Pakistan cricket

Jay Shah's rise: What it means for Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Mohsin Naqvi stated that there are no concerns about BCCI secretary Jay Shah becoming the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman.

Will PCB hold Champions Trophy in Hybrid model?

Will PCB hold Champions Trophy in Hybrid model?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The ICC is scheduled to convene a meeting of its executive board on Tuesday to find a solution for the vexed issue.

India to tour Sri Lanka in Jul-Aug amidst ICC ban drama

India to tour Sri Lanka in Jul-Aug amidst ICC ban drama

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

India to tour Sri Lanka in July-August, 2024 for six-match white-ball series

'No truth in rumours of my retirement'

'No truth in rumours of my retirement'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

'As far as my comeback (from injury) is concerned, I will hopefully return to competitive cricket in a month'

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Fans wearing the India jersey, carrying the Indian flag, laughing, joking and anticipating an India win are moving towards the Narendra Modi stadium. There are families, friends, children, adults, teenagers, middle aged and the senior citizen who have all painted the city blue.

Why ICC reduced fines for slow over-rates in Tests

Why ICC reduced fines for slow over-rates in Tests

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Usman Khawaja said it was "really frustrating" for players to lose their match fees despite delivering entertaining matches.

Champions Trophy: PCB makes India a unique proposal

Champions Trophy: PCB makes India a unique proposal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The Indian team has long gap between its group matches and Lahore is located close to the Indian border.