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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.

Will ICC agree to India's demand to ban Pakistan from World Cup?

Will ICC agree to India's demand to ban Pakistan from World Cup?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The world body is unlikely to even discuss a possible boycott of Pakistan when its Chief Executives Committee (CEC) meets in Dubai on Wednesday.

Pakistan to abide with ICC on govt interference

Pakistan to abide with ICC on govt interference

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Pakistan cricket will not challenge the International Cricket Council's (ICC) directive to member boards to free themselves from government interference within two years.

India snubs Pakistan! Asia Cup games relocated to Sri Lanka

India snubs Pakistan! Asia Cup games relocated to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Rohit Sharma led team won't travel to Pakistan, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed on Wednesday.

ICC bars media from covering WC final

ICC bars media from covering WC final

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

The International Cricket Council has barred electronic media from covering the all-important cricket World Cup final for breaching the media guidelines.

ICC slams own president for criticising umpires

ICC slams own president for criticising umpires

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The International Cricket Council has backed match officials criticised by the governing body's own president over a controversial no-ball decision in Thursday's World Cup quarter-final between India and Bangladesh.

We get to bottom of fixing allegations: ICC's Richardson

We get to bottom of fixing allegations: ICC's Richardson

Rediff.com31 May 2018

ICC says it will meet representatives of the channel that claims to have unearthed 'spot-fixing' and 'pitch-fixing' in Test matches t

ICC to review supersub rule

ICC to review supersub rule

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

The ICC will review the experimental supersub rule in February in 2006

ICC allocates $1.8 million to New Zealand

ICC allocates $1.8 million to New Zealand

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

The International Cricket Council allocated $1.8 million to crisis-hit New Zealand as part of the Targeted Assistance and Performance Programme after the conclusion of its first Board meeting of the year in Dubai.

Hair resigns from ICC umpires panel

Hair resigns from ICC umpires panel

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

Controversial Australian umpire Darrell Hair has resigned from the International Cricket Council (ICC) elite umpires panel, an ICC spokesman said on Friday.

Asif, Aamir file appeals against ICC suspension

Asif, Aamir file appeals against ICC suspension

Rediff.com3 Oct 2010

Pakistan suspended pace bowlers, Muhammad Asif and Muhammad Aamir have filed their appeals against provisional suspensions with the International Cricket Council Anti-Corruption and Security Unit.

ICC to investigate spot-fixing charges against umpires

ICC to investigate spot-fixing charges against umpires

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched an investigation into match-fixing allegations made by a television channel against international umpires.

'ICC's decision to exclude minnows is backward'

'ICC's decision to exclude minnows is backward'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Malcolm Speed has criticised the decision of the game's governing body to exclude minnow nations from the 2015 World Cup.

ICC approves shorter World Cup in 2011

ICC approves shorter World Cup in 2011

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

The International Cricket Council (ICC) cleared the way on Tuesday for a shorter 2011 World Cup.

Relief to bowlers as ICC scraps batting powerplays from ODIs

Relief to bowlers as ICC scraps batting powerplays from ODIs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Batting powerplays have been scrapped from one-day international cricket and field restrictions relaxed to provide some relief to bowlers who were set upon mercilessly at the World Cup.

India won't travel to Pakistan, Asia Cup at neutral venue

India won't travel to Pakistan, Asia Cup at neutral venue

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Pakistan were named hosts of the 2023 edition of the continental tournament.

ICC wants harsher punishment for ball-tampering

ICC wants harsher punishment for ball-tampering

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The International Cricket Council asked an internal panel to suggest harsher punishment for ball-tampering and other misbehaviour by players in its bid to establish a "culture of respect".

ICC could scrap Champions Trophy

ICC could scrap Champions Trophy

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

The International Cricket Council could consider doing away with the much-criticised Champions Trophy to maintain the World Cup's status as the "pinnacle" ODI event.

BCCI to get US $405 million from ICC

BCCI to get US $405 million from ICC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Originally, the ICC had agreed to give US$293 million but, after hectic negotiations, its chairman Shashank Manohar agreed to increase it by US$100 million.

Wrong to say Test cricket is dying: ICC

Wrong to say Test cricket is dying: ICC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

ICC chief executive David Richardson said that out of one billion followers of cricket, 68 per cent are fans of all the three formats taking the number of Test cricket fans close to 700 million..

Blair slams ICC over Zimbabwe

Blair slams ICC over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 May 2004

ICC seeks clarity on tax issue

ICC seeks clarity on tax issue

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

India's future as a venue for high-profile international tournaments would hang on the ICC's verdict.

Wankhede awaiting green signal from ICC: Rajput

Wankhede awaiting green signal from ICC: Rajput

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Mumbai Cricket Association is awaiting a go-ahead from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to conduct practice matches at the refurbished Wankhede Stadium, which is to host three World Cup ties, including the final on April 2.

Sehwag named ICC brand ambassador

Sehwag named ICC brand ambassador

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Virender Sehwag is one of four leading cricketers chosen by the International Cricket Council as its ambassadors for 2010-2011. The ICC has chosen five ambassadors, including Australian umpire Simon Taufel, for the year, during which its flagship event, the ODI World Cup, will be jointly staged by India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Kumar Sangakkara, Paul Collingwood and Michael Clarke are the other ambassadors.

ICC grants Afghanistan Associate membership

ICC grants Afghanistan Associate membership

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Afghanistan have been granted the Associate membership of the ICC, making it the eighth Asian nation and the 38th overall to get the status.

Sometimes less is more in life: Ganguly cautions ICC

Sometimes less is more in life: Ganguly cautions ICC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

ICC is planning to propose a Futures Tours Programme (FTP) in which T20 World Cup will be played every year and the 50-over World Cup once every three years.

ICC asked Lawson to return home

ICC asked Lawson to return home

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

Pakistan's Australian coach Geoff Lawson was asked to return home by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to allay player safety fears over travelling to Pakistan for next month's Champions Trophy. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said the former Australia fast bowler has left on the advice of the ICC task force, set up after Australia, South Africa, England and New Zealand raised safety concerns over travelling to Pakistan for the event.

ICC shelve Super Series plans

ICC shelve Super Series plans

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

ICC still not convinced with security in Pakistan

ICC still not convinced with security in Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

Pakistan will have to wait for some more time to bring international cricket back to the country as the International Cricket Council (ICC) believes that it needs to do more on the security front to win the confidence of the foreign teams.

ICC happy with Ranchi stadium, says JSCA president

ICC happy with Ranchi stadium, says JSCA president

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The International Cricket Council approved the newly constructed JSCA stadium to host the third One-Day International between India and England on January 19, Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) president Amitabh Choudhary said.

No change on Zimbabwe policy: ICC

No change on Zimbabwe policy: ICC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

The president of the ICC told New Zealand on Tuesday that the sport's governing body will not exclude Zimbabwe from future tours.

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.

We have no say on Asia Cup scheduling: ICC

We have no say on Asia Cup scheduling: ICC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday washed its hands off the much-criticised Asia Cup schedule, which has been dubbed too hectic by Indian ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Zimbabwe likely to avoid ICC ban

Zimbabwe likely to avoid ICC ban

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is not expected to bow to demands that the Zimbabwe national board be banned but the organisation is set to discuss a possible suspension for the country's limited-overs side. The Board of Control for Cricket in India is opposed to the Zimbabwe board being suspended.

WTC Final promises thrills, sell-out crowds

WTC Final promises thrills, sell-out crowds

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC expecting full crowds for at least first four days of WTC final at Oval

Rains vs Super 4: Who will win the battle in Colombo?

Rains vs Super 4: Who will win the battle in Colombo?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Dabrera said he has visited all the three venues personally to oversee the preparations.

ICC wants Pakistan to drop tainted players

ICC wants Pakistan to drop tainted players

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) wants the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to drop the accused players at the centre of allegations of match-fixing from their squad for the forthcoming One-Day International series against England.

DRS row: BCCI backs Kohli, wants ICC to step in

DRS row: BCCI backs Kohli, wants ICC to step in

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday came out in strong support of India captain Virat Kohli and requested the International Cricket Council to take note of Australian skipper Steve Smith's 'brain fade' in seeking dressing room's advice for a DRS referral in the second Test.

Dravid in running for ICC awards

Dravid in running for ICC awards

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Rahul Dravid was nominated for the 'ICC player of the Year'and 'ODI player of the Year'.

Pawar, Morgan in race to head ICC

Pawar, Morgan in race to head ICC

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

England and Indian cricket board chiefs are in the running to succeed South Africa's Percy Sonn as president of the ICC.