News for 'ICC Cricket Committee'

AGM: BCCI to take decision on new IPL teams

AGM: BCCI to take decision on new IPL teams

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

BCCI has sent a 23-point agenda to all affiliated units 21 days prior to the holding of the AGM.

Third umpire to call front foot no balls in India-WI series: ICC

Third umpire to call front foot no balls in India-WI series: ICC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Technology to call front foot no balls will be put to trial in it.

FICA urges other cricket boards to reject new ICC proposal

FICA urges other cricket boards to reject new ICC proposal

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

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.

Brearley, McCullum warn domestic T20 leagues pose a threat to Test cricket

Brearley, McCullum warn domestic T20 leagues pose a threat to Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Mike Brearley and Brendon McCullum warned of "a looming potential crisis" in international cricket and stated the game could soon reach a "point of no return" as it struggles to compete with T20 leagues across the world.

Champions Trophy: Why selectors refused to risk an 'unfit' Bumrah

Champions Trophy: Why selectors refused to risk an 'unfit' Bumrah

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'The stakes are too high and it would have been a complete embarrassment had Bumrah broken down in a match.'

Meet ICC's new chief executive

Meet ICC's new chief executive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The International Cricket Council, on Tuesday, appointed media professional Manu Sawhney as its new chief executive officer, replacing incumbent David Richardson, who will step down after the World Cup.

Lloyd, Lockie to investigate Eng-SA DRS fiasco

Lloyd, Lockie to investigate Eng-SA DRS fiasco

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

ICC Cricket Committee chief Clive Lloyd and advocate Brent Lockie will investigate the England cricket team's complaint against the Decision Review System fiasco in their fourth and final Test with South Africa in Johannesburg.

India unlikely to play four-day Tests any time soon

India unlikely to play four-day Tests any time soon

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The decision to introduce four-day Test was taken during a recent ICC board meeting in Auckland with South Africa and Zimbabwe set to play the inaugural four day 'Test' on Boxing Day.

'India Will Easily Reach The Semi-Final'

'India Will Easily Reach The Semi-Final'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'India needs to score big because they will have to defend those totals without Bumrah.'

Nooyi to recuse herself from ICC media rights process

Nooyi to recuse herself from ICC media rights process

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Indra Nooyi, the only female representative in the ICC's Board of Directors, has decided to recuse herself from the upcoming sale of its media rights process as she is also a member of potential digital rights bidder Amazon's board.

Ganguly against toss abolition in Test matches

Ganguly against toss abolition in Test matches

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, on Monday, said he is not in favour of abolition of spin of coin in Test matches, which will come up for discussion at the ICC cricket committee meeting in Mumbai next week.

Lorgat defends abolishing runners in cricket

Lorgat defends abolishing runners in cricket

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat defended scrapping the provision of runners in international cricket on Thursday, saying batsmen were not using the system in the right spirit.

Pak pacer Afridi 'misbehaved' with coaches during T20 WC?

Pak pacer Afridi 'misbehaved' with coaches during T20 WC?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Following his removal from the committee, Riaz took to X and wrote, 'There is a lot I can say but I don't want to be part of the blame games.'

How Indian women's cricket team can turn the tables

How Indian women's cricket team can turn the tables

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Australia believe they can win from any situation, that mindset can't be taught: Sthalekar on India losing knock out games

ICC lauds Harbhajan for 'adapting action and bowling legally'

ICC lauds Harbhajan for 'adapting action and bowling legally'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

ICC CEO David Richardson lauded Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh for correcting his bowling action after being called twice in his career and making it absolutely legal, insisting that there's no conspiracy in the timing on the crackdown of illegal actions.

BCB seeks army's assurance for Women's T20 WC in Bangladesh

BCB seeks army's assurance for Women's T20 WC in Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has written to Bangladesh's army chief of staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman seeking security assurance for organising the women's T20 World Cup.

ICC awards: Siraj, Pant in contention among others

ICC awards: Siraj, Pant in contention among others

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Siraj, Pant, Ashwin, Natarajan and Root are nominated for new ICC player of month awards for January

Smith revels: Why players prefer T20 over Tests

Smith revels: Why players prefer T20 over Tests

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Challenge for Test cricket is revenue-sharing model, not scheduling: Graeme Smith

Jaiswal, Samson, Axar on selectors' radar for Champions Trophy

Jaiswal, Samson, Axar on selectors' radar for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

It is understood that Yashasvi Jaiswal has a bright chance of making it to the ODI squad. His inclusion would ensure a left-handed batter in the top four.

BCCI bats for cricket's Olympic inclusion

BCCI bats for cricket's Olympic inclusion

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Cricket last featured in the 1900 Olympics in Paris and the ICC has been pushing for the inclusion of the sport's Twenty20 format in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

BCCI open to DRS only if it's close to perfection: Thakur

BCCI open to DRS only if it's close to perfection: Thakur

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Anurag Thakur on Monday indicated that the Board is open to implementing the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) provided the technology reaches close to the level of perfection.

Will selectors take a chance on Bumrah for CT?

Will selectors take a chance on Bumrah for CT?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

In-form Karun Nair's career could see a resurrection.

Ball shining post-COVID-19: 'Why not try external substance'

Ball shining post-COVID-19: 'Why not try external substance'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

A lot of premier players and coaches now feel that the use of external substances should be allowed to shine the ball in order to maintain a balance between the bat and ball.

ICC set to persist with contentious umpire's call in DRS

ICC set to persist with contentious umpire's call in DRS

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The International Cricket Council's Cricket Committee has recommended that the concept of umpire's call rule in the Decision Review System should stay, citing that the ball-tracking technology is not going to be 100 per cent correct.

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Cricket has been shortlisted for potential inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games along with baseball-softball, flag football, lacrosse, breakdancing, karate, kickboxing, squash and motorsport.

Shoaib could be called again: Gavaskar

Shoaib could be called again: Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar said no bowler with suspect action is ever cleared for good and open to scrutiny at any time.

BCCI seek ICC nod for Dhoni's dagger insignia gloves

BCCI seek ICC nod for Dhoni's dagger insignia gloves

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The dagger insignia on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wicketkeeping gloves put India's cricket administrators on collision course with the ICC after the BCCI declined the world body's "request" to have it removed.

Two additional reviews after 80 overs in Tests from Oct 1

Two additional reviews after 80 overs in Tests from Oct 1

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The International Cricket Council announced on Wednesday that teams will be allowed two additional reviews after 80 overs in an innings in Test matches where the Decision Review System is used from October 1.

BCCI AGM: Dalmiya, Dhumal re-elected in IPL GC

BCCI AGM: Dalmiya, Dhumal re-elected in IPL GC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Former India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha will no longer be Indian Cricketers' Association's representative in the Apex Council.

Cricket bats set to get smaller and thinner...

Cricket bats set to get smaller and thinner...

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

The modern day cricket has 'tilted too far in the batsman's favour' according to the Marylebone Cricket Club's World Cricket Committee and its no surprise that they have come down hard on limiting the sizes and edges of cricket bats.

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

PCB says it has signed hosting rights agreement of 2025 Champions Trophy with ICC

PCB chief Raja to visit India

PCB chief Raja to visit India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

Rameez Raja will discuss resumption of cricketing ties with India when he attends the ICC Cricket Committee Management meeting between Spetember 17-20.

Gavaskar calls for injecting new blood in Team India

Gavaskar calls for injecting new blood in Team India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Gavaskar didn't mince words while pointing out the repeated failures of the team's batters, who failed to cross the 200 mark six out of nine times during the series.

Why ICC still hopeful of featuring in 2028 Olympics

Why ICC still hopeful of featuring in 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Host cities were allowed to propose additional sports as part of he IOC's "Agenda 2020" reforms with an aim to help host countries' most played sports gain exposure via the Olympics.

Ashwin, Shami in ICC teams of 2015; no place for Kohli

Ashwin, Shami in ICC teams of 2015; no place for Kohli

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Off-spinner R Ashwin, who has been phenomenal in home conditions, has made it to the Test team as the 12th man, while pacer Mohammed Shami has been included in the ODI team.

Cricket Buzz: PCB to wait for BCCI's confirmation for Asia Cup

Cricket Buzz: PCB to wait for BCCI's confirmation for Asia Cup

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

However the final decision to shift the tournament will be Asian Cricket Council's prerogative.

ICC CEO Sawhney steps down after internal review over conduct

ICC CEO Sawhney steps down after internal review over conduct

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) chief executive Manu Sawhney will step down with immediate effect, four months after he was sent on leave following an investigation into his style of working.

Narine cleared by IPL's suspect bowling action committee

Narine cleared by IPL's suspect bowling action committee

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders' West Indian spinner Sunil Narine was on Sunday cleared by the Indian Premier League's suspect bowling action committee after being reported last week.

Asia Cup conundrum: BCCI denies claims of agreeing to PCB's model

Asia Cup conundrum: BCCI denies claims of agreeing to PCB's model

Rediff.com27 May 2023

BCCI denied the claims that BCCI has agreed to Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) hybrid model for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, said sources.

ICC events: Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy, India to host 2026 World T20

ICC events: Pakistan to host 2025 Champions Trophy, India to host 2026 World T20

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Major cricket event will return to Pakistan after more than two decades with the country set to host the 2025 Champions Trophy, an ICC flagship tournament.