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No evidence of corruption in 3rd Ashes Test: ICC

No evidence of corruption in 3rd Ashes Test: ICC

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The Sun had reported that underground bookmakers from India had offered to sell undercover reporters from the newspaper information about spot-fixing in the Test between Australia and England, which was played in Perth from December 14-18.

Will ICC take strong action against Australia?

Will ICC take strong action against Australia?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

The International Cricket Council's response to the Australian ball tampering incident in the third test at Newlands is firmly under the spotlight with strong punishment expected for the culprits, South Africa coach Ottis Gibson said on Sunday.

Pawar maintains ICC stance against corruption

Pawar maintains ICC stance against corruption

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday made it clear that it would not tolerate corruption in cricket and warned of stern action against players found guilty in the spot-fixing scandal which has rocked the sport.

Pakistan decide not to boycott ICC awards

Pakistan decide not to boycott ICC awards

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Pakistan will not boycott the International Cricket Council (ICC) awards despite registering a protest over the omission of off-spinner Saeed Ajmal from the shortlist of candidates.

Australia's Ponting a 'true legend', says ICC

Australia's Ponting a 'true legend', says ICC

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Ricky Ponting is "one of the true legends of the sport" the International Cricket Council (ICC) said of the former Australia captain who ended his Test career on Monday.

Nagpur pitch rated 'poor' by ICC Match Referee

Nagpur pitch rated 'poor' by ICC Match Referee

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

In major embarrassment for the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the International Cricket Council rated the track at the Vidarbha Cricket Association ground in Nagpur, on which the third Test between India and South Africa was played, as "poor", triggering a review of the performance of the pitch under the ICC Pitch Monitoring Process.

'ICC persuading governments to make fixing a criminal offence'

'ICC persuading governments to make fixing a criminal offence'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

With the ever increasing threat of corruption in the game, Richardson said the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has gone on an overdrive to curb the menace.

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.

Will BCCI get tax exemption for 2023 World Cup?

Will BCCI get tax exemption for 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

BCCI could lose as much as Rs 955 crore if the government sticks to its decision to levy 21.84 percent tax surcharge on ICC's broadcast revenue from the 2023 ODI World Cup.

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.

Sharad Pawar takes over as ICC president

Sharad Pawar takes over as ICC president

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief Sharad Pawar took over as the International Cricket Council president on Thursday, July 1, becoming the second Indian, after Jagmohan Dalmiya, to occupy the top post.

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The International Cricket Council is taking allegations in a British newspaper about attempts to organise spot-fixing during the third Ashes Test "extremely seriously" but do not think the match has been compromised, global cricket's governing body said on Thursday.

ICC mum on Condon's letter

ICC mum on Condon's letter

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed said any correspondence between the ACU and member countries on corruption issues is confidential.

ICC to continue dope-testing in cricket

ICC to continue dope-testing in cricket

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Dope-testing on players will carry on as the International Cricket Council (ICC) continues negotiations with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over the controversial "whereabouts" clause, the ICC said on Wednesday. The ICC implemented the new WADA code on January 1, according to which players are supposed to reveal details of their location for an hour every day for the next three months to an ICC-nominated officer.

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.

ICC board approves rollback of 'Big Three' decision

ICC board approves rollback of 'Big Three' decision

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) board has voted to pass a new financial model to reverse a 2014 decision which effectively put India, England and Australia in control of the game's finances and administration.

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 hits back at Blair

ICC hits back at Blair

Rediff.com6 May 2004

The England and Wales cricket board (ECB) has been in a political battle with the government and the ICC over the tour.

WADA expects ICC to apply whereabouts clause

WADA expects ICC to apply "whereabouts" clause

Rediff.com6 May 2010

The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) is awaiting the International Cricket Council (ICC) to apply the controversial "whereabouts" clause, which has been opposed by the BCCI, in its Anti-Doping Code.

Indian newspaper story without basis: ICC

Indian newspaper story without basis: ICC

Rediff.com17 May 2005

The ICC dismissed allegations that it acted outside its own rules in the case of India captain Sourav Ganguly as inaccurate and misleading.

How ICC plans to tackle corruption and doping in cricket

How ICC plans to tackle corruption and doping in cricket

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

It ensures participants are equipped with the information required to ensure the game remains clean and their careers do not suffer due to lack of knowledge.

'Performance in IPL will be important for T20 World Cup selection'

'Performance in IPL will be important for T20 World Cup selection'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Veteran coach Tom Moody on Thursday said the players' performance in highly-competitive leagues like IPL and ILT20 will have an added heft this time because of the impact it can have on the team selection ahead of the T20 World Cup.

ICC approves rule change to DRS

ICC approves rule change to DRS

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

The International Cricket Council has approved change in rules in the LBW decisions of the umpires concerning the controversial Decision Review System, which is expected to benefit the bowlers, while deferring plans for a radical shake-up of international cricket, including on the proposed creation of two divisions in Test and a new one-day league.

ICC frowns at Azhar invite

ICC frowns at Azhar invite

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

The ICC strongly disapproved of BCCI's decision to invite banned former captain Mohammed Azharuddin for an official function next month.

Howard bowled out in ICC role bid

Howard bowled out in ICC role bid

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Former Australia Prime Minister John Howard has failed in his bid to become the next vice-president of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Howard had been nominated for the position by Cricket Australia (CA) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC), who have been asked to put forward another candidate by the ICC.

South African Richardson is new ICC chief

South African Richardson is new ICC chief

Rediff.com11 May 2012

David Richardson, the former South Africa wicketkeeper, has been chosen by the International Cricket Council as its new chief executive.

ICC planning review of anti-corruption measures

ICC planning review of anti-corruption measures

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Jolted by the match-fixing scandal that has tarnished the image of the game, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is planning a technology-oriented review of its anti-corruption measures.

ODI World Cup Revised Schedule: India vs Pakistan date changed

ODI World Cup Revised Schedule: India vs Pakistan date changed

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The to and fro continues as the ICC once again announces rescheduled dates for the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.

Dhoni, Kohli nominated for ICC People's Choice award

Dhoni, Kohli nominated for ICC People's Choice award

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and star batsman Virat Kohli were nominated for the International Cricket Council's People's Choice Award, the winner of which will be declared on December 13 during the governing body's 10th annual awards.

UN praises ICC for social responsibility

UN praises ICC for social responsibility

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

United Nation (UN) have lavished praise on the ICC for its commitment towards social responsibility and said the cricket governing body's effort to use the game to promote peace, development and understanding has been commendable.

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.

John Howard defiant over ICC snub

John Howard defiant over ICC snub

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Former Australia Prime Minister John Howard will not step aside as the nominee for the International Cricket Council's vice-presidency despite being snubbed by the body on Wednesday. Howard said he has been given no indication as to why his candidacy was blocked by a reported six of the 10 major cricketing nations at the ICC's meeting in Singapore.

ICC rejects Pakistan's compensation claim against India

ICC rejects Pakistan's compensation claim against India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had demanded Rs 447 crore compensation after alleging that the BCCI didn't honour the MoU that required India to play six bilateral series between 2015 to 2023.

Former Pakistan cricketer's shocking claim about Rohit Sharma!

Former Pakistan cricketer's shocking claim about Rohit Sharma!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Former Pakistan player and cricket expert Sikander Bakht made a shocking claim about Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's toss technique.

ICC fears split in world cricket

ICC fears split in world cricket

Rediff.com1 May 2015

ICC confirmed it was investigating the registration of company names which it regarded as of 'concern to the sport of cricket'.

Isaac takes over as new ICC chief

Isaac takes over as new ICC chief

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Sharad Pawar's reign as the president of the International Cricket Council ended on Thursday as New Zealander Alan Isaac took charge from him for a two-year term at the ICC Annual Conference in Kuala Lumpur.

Women's T20 World Cup hit by spot-fixing allegation

Women's T20 World Cup hit by spot-fixing allegation

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Bangladesh cricketer reports fixing approach at Women's T20 World Cup

ICC tipped-off PCB about fixing in PSL

ICC tipped-off PCB about fixing in PSL

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The head of the International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit, Sir Ronnie Flanagan has made it clear that they had first tipped off the Pakistan Cricket Board's ACU about possible spot- fixing in the Pakistan Super League.

ICC agrees to review MPA

ICC agrees to review MPA

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

ICC has agreed to review the MPA after the Asian bloc refused to sign it before the set deadline.

Cricket Buzz: ICC refuses to recognise USACA events involving India

Cricket Buzz: ICC refuses to recognise USACA events involving India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The south Asian country has remained largely starved of international cricket since the 2009 attacks on a bus carrying Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore, wounding six players and a British coach and killing eight Pakistanis.