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BCCI's opposition in vain as ICC Board approves Big 3 rollback

BCCI's opposition in vain as ICC Board approves Big 3 rollback

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The majority of the International Cricket Council's Board members on Saturday voted in favour of restructured revenue sharing model including rollback of the Big 3 formula despite vehement opposition from Board of Control for Cricket in India's representative Vikram Limaye.

ICC to probe Pune pitch tampering allegations

ICC to probe Pune pitch tampering allegations

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The International Cricket Council said it is investigating the pitch tampering allegations made against Pune curator Pandurang Salgaoncar ahead of the second ODI between India and New Zealand in Pune on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup: Holder replaces injured McCoy in Windies squad

T20 World Cup: Holder replaces injured McCoy in Windies squad

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

All-rounder Jason Holder on Thursday replaced injured pacer Obed McCoy in the West Indies squad after the event technical committee of the T20 World Cup approved the change.

'It'll be fitting for India to win World Cup but...'

'It'll be fitting for India to win World Cup but...'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Rob Walter said it would be "fitting" for the tournament's 'best' team, India to win the coveted trophy on Sunday.

SLC invites retired judges to form independent panel

SLC invites retired judges to form independent panel

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The committee will consist of retired Supreme Court judges S I Imam and Rohini Marasinghe, and Irangani Perera, retired High Court judge.

Help ICC trace this suspected 'match-fixer'

Help ICC trace this suspected 'match-fixer'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Still trying to figure out the "true identity" of alleged match-fixer Aneel Munawar, the International Cricket Council has hired a betting analysis company to investigate his claims of having fixed Test sessions in a recent TV sting operation.

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

We won't interfere in IPL: ICC CEO

We won't interfere in IPL: ICC CEO

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Reports in the Indian media that the ICC is somehow seeking to interfere in or dictate to the IPL are wide off the mark'

Suryakumar Yadav undergoes surgery

Suryakumar Yadav undergoes surgery

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

India batter Suryakumar Yadav on Wednesday said he has undergone a surgery after suffering from sports hernia.

Following ICC diktat, curator prepares batting strip for India-Ireland match

Following ICC diktat, curator prepares batting strip for India-Ireland match

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Another run fest is on the cards when India take on Ireland in a Pool B match of the ICC cricket World Cup at the Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday.

Stokes reckons two seamers gives England good chance

Stokes reckons two seamers gives England good chance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

England have retained old warhorse James Anderson who is seven shy of reaching the landmark 700 wickets and become the first pacer to achieve the feat.

India uncertainty unsettling advertisers, Star Sports tells ICC

India uncertainty unsettling advertisers, Star Sports tells ICC

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Star Sports have raised concerns with cricket's governing body that advertisers might steer clear of the ICC Champions Trophy if India opted against competing at the tournament in England.

Everybody is susceptible: ICC CEO on corruption

Everybody is susceptible: ICC CEO on corruption

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

ICC CEO Dave Richardson says that cricket's world governing body is facing a "war" against corruption right now in which "everybody is susceptible", including the curators and the groundsmen.

'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.

ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit GM YP Singh resigns

ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit GM YP Singh resigns

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Unit GM Yogendra Pal Singh better known as YP Singh has tendered his resignation. Along with Singh, ICC's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for 12 years Faisal Hasnain also resigned.

UAE player gets 14-year ban for match-fixing

UAE player gets 14-year ban for match-fixing

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Chhayakar was found guilty by an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal of attempting to influence aspects of the UAE's one-day international series in Zimbabwe in 2019

'ICC powerless to face India's dominance'

'ICC powerless to face India's dominance'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Former head of International Cricket Council's legal department David Becker accused BCCI president N Srinivasan of working against the interests of the game and using "manipulative tactics" to dominate the ICC.

ICC confirms receiving Lalit's e-mail in 2013

ICC confirms receiving Lalit's e-mail in 2013

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

The International Cricket Council confirmed that it had received a letter from Lalit Modi in 2013 in which the former IPL commissioner alleged that three players were bribed by a business tycoon.

Afghanistan appeals to other Test cricketing nations for more cricket

Afghanistan appeals to other Test cricketing nations for more cricket

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

India enjoys close relations with Afghanistan and both accuse common neighbour Pakistan of not doing enough to stop Islamist militants operating on their territory.

What Nidamanuru learnt from facing Indian spin

What Nidamanuru learnt from facing Indian spin

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Playing against Kuldeep, Jadeja was learning experience: Dutch batter Nidamanuru

ICC to give go ahead for World Test Championship?

ICC to give go ahead for World Test Championship?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The Sydney Morning Herald, on Monday, reported that plans for a nine-nation Test championship were under way and the ICC was set to give the concept a green light on Friday at a meeting in Auckland.

ICC meeting: WT20 could shift to 2022, IPL in Oct-Nov?

ICC meeting: WT20 could shift to 2022, IPL in Oct-Nov?

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The organisation of the Indian Premier League will largely depend on India's COVID-19 situation during that time but with the central government trying to bring in normalcy, the cash-rich league could get a five-week condensed window to go ahead.

INOX to live screen India matches from T20 World Cup

INOX to live screen India matches from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The eighth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup commences from October 16, with the Super 12 stage kicking off on October 22. The final is scheduled on November 13 in Melbourne.

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Newly-elected Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja on Monday said resumption of bilateral assignments with India is "impossible right now" and he is "not in a hurry" for it either as his focus is solely on his country's domestic circuit at this point.

ICC probing PCB's bookmaker claims

ICC probing PCB's bookmaker claims

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

The Pakistan Cricket Board has informed the game's governing body that they suspect bookmakers are staying on the same floor as the Pakistan players in the team hotel in Colombo. Salim Altaf, the PCB's chief operating officer, said the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit of the ICC has a representative in Sri Lanka who is looking into it.

There's something special about Pant, Samson, Kohli...

There's something special about Pant, Samson, Kohli...

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Former England skipper Eoin Morgan shares his views on Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Virat Kohli and India's biggest challenge in T20 World Cup.

Time right for the great American cricketing dream?

Time right for the great American cricketing dream?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Prominent deep-pocketed investors are lined up to finance Major League Cricket, the world's top players are supposedly ready to sign on and, according to the ICC and USA Cricket research, there is a baked-in fan base of between 15 and 20 million waiting to be served.

Claims of Kohli participating in ball tampering nullified

Claims of Kohli participating in ball tampering nullified

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Allegations of ball tampering levelled against Indian Test captain Virat Kohli by a British tabloid do not hold ground as per the specific clauses in the ICC's Rules and Regulations about playing conditions.

Did IPL 2023 Make Money For Jio/Disney?

Did IPL 2023 Make Money For Jio/Disney?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Advertising this season will help IPL surpass $550 million in ad revenues, across digital and pay TV.' 'It should still represent a steep loss against annualised 2023-2027 IPL rights fees of $1.2 billion.'

African cricket's decade of mismanagement and missed opportunities

African cricket's decade of mismanagement and missed opportunities

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

For Africa's Test-playing nations, administrative turmoil has defined the dying days of the 2010s.

ICC to move to Dubai in August

ICC to move to Dubai in August

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

ICC president Ehsan Mani said operating in England is not in the best interests of its members.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

'Lara, Jayasuriya can vouch for security of cricketers in Pak'

'Lara, Jayasuriya can vouch for security of cricketers in Pak'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

PCB lashes out at FICA for terming Pakistan unsafe

ICC withdraws two-tier Test proposal under pressure from BCCI

ICC withdraws two-tier Test proposal under pressure from BCCI

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday withdrew its contentious proposal of having a two-tier system in Test cricket following vehement opposition from the all-powerful Board of Control for Cricket in India along with support from Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh.

ICC revamp, BCCI's demand for more revenue gets 'unanimous support'

ICC revamp, BCCI's demand for more revenue gets 'unanimous support'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The first day of the International Cricket Council's Board meetings concluded in Dubai on Tuesday with unanimous support for a set of principles relating to its future structure, governance and financial models.

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.

ICC to review security for Champions Trophy after Manchester attack

ICC to review security for Champions Trophy after Manchester attack

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday said it will review the security for next month's ICC Champions Trophy and the Women's World Cup in the United Kingdom following a terror attack in Manchester, which killed 22 people.

Rohit reveals! India could field 3 spinners in World Cup opener vs Australia

Rohit reveals! India could field 3 spinners in World Cup opener vs Australia

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Rohit dropped hints that all three could feature in the playing XI at Chepauk

BCCI suffers double setback at ICC meeting

BCCI suffers double setback at ICC meeting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

In a massive blow to its influence in the International Cricket Council, the Board of Control for Cricket in India was on Wednesday decimated at the global body's Board Meeting where the majority voted for a change in governance and revenue structures.

ICC president Percy Sonn dead

ICC president Percy Sonn dead

Rediff.com27 May 2007

The former UCBSA chief was struggling for life in an intensive care unit in a Cape Town hospital following a colon operation.