News for 'ICC Elite'

Rohit Sharma joins elite 18,000 club

Rohit Sharma joins elite 18,000 club

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Rohit Sharma achieved a significant milestone by crossing the 18,000-run mark in international cricket

India vs Pak: Why ICC won't act against Ahmedabad fans

India vs Pak: Why ICC won't act against Ahmedabad fans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The ICC is unlikely to take any action on Pakistan Cricket Board's complaint for alleged boorish crowd behaviour during their World Cup game against India in Ahmedabad on October 14,

Umpiring equality: Sue Redfern makes history

Umpiring equality: Sue Redfern makes history

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Sue Redfern is poised to make history as the inaugural ICC-appointed female neutral umpire

India penalised for slow rate in 1st ODI vs NZ

India penalised for slow rate in 1st ODI vs NZ

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

India have been fined 60 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the first ODI in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

PICS: Rohit, spinners star as India are champion of champions

PICS: Rohit, spinners star as India are champion of champions

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

India's spinners were the key architects of the bowling performance. Varun Chakravarthy (2/45) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/40) were the standout performers, while Jadeja (1/30) and Axar Patel (0/29 in 8 overs) kept the pressure on with their economical spells.

BCCI introduces A+ category for umpires

BCCI introduces A+ category for umpires

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Nitin Menon is among 10 officials grouped in the newly introduced A+ category of BCCI umpires.

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.

Ashes controversy: Moeen fined for using drying spray

Ashes controversy: Moeen fined for using drying spray

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Ali admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf passes away

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf passes away

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Asad Rauf passed away due to a cardiac arrest in Lahore.

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.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

Smith, Starc eye milestones during BGT

Smith, Starc eye milestones during BGT

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Smith needs just 315 runs to become the fourth Australian batter after Ricky Ponting (13378), Allan Border (11174), and Steve Waugh (10927) to reach the landmark of 10,000 Test runs.

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.

Fit-again Shami set for comeback in Ranji Trophy

Fit-again Shami set for comeback in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Mohammed Shami will make his long-awaited comeback to competitive cricket in the Ranji Trophy.

Head Goes From 15 To 51 In 7 Balls!

Head Goes From 15 To 51 In 7 Balls!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

A man who boasts a strike rate of 159.22 in the shortest format, Head became the fifth Aussie cricketer to score most runs in an over in T20Is.

Maxwell Joins Elite Club: Equals Rohit with fifth T20I ton

Maxwell Joins Elite Club: Equals Rohit with fifth T20I ton

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Maxwell's innings stands as the fifth-highest individual score by an Australian in Men's T20Is

Asia Cup: India, Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Asia Cup: India, Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

On-field umpires Masudur Rahman and Ruchira Pilliyaguruge, third umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri and fourth umpire Gazi Sohel levelled the charges.

Gabba is docked a point for not meeting ICC guidelines

Gabba is docked a point for not meeting ICC guidelines

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

"There was extra bounce and occasional excessive seam movement. The odd delivery also kept low on the second day, making it very difficult for batters to build partnerships."

Finch reprimanded for using F-word against umpires

Finch reprimanded for using F-word against umpires

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Finch was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "use of an audible obscenity during an International Match."

Historic 304-run win: India women's massive ODI victory

Historic 304-run win: India women's massive ODI victory

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

India completed a whitewash of Ireland with a massive 304-run win in the third and final women's ODI

India unlikely to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: BCCI sources

India unlikely to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: BCCI sources

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The Indian cricket team is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year, BCCI sources told ANI.

India lose one WTC point for slow over-rate against SA

India lose one WTC point for slow over-rate against SA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India will also lose one point from their ICC Men's World Test Championship tally due to this offence, the ICC said.

ICC expands elite panel of refs

ICC expands elite panel of refs

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Former Pakistan player Wasim Raja's contract was not renewed.

Champions Trophy in Pakistan: Will India participate?

Champions Trophy in Pakistan: Will India participate?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Champions Trophy headlines Pakistan's home season but India uncertainty remains

ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average' after Pakistan v England Test

ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average' after Pakistan v England Test

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'I found the pitch to be below average as per the ICC guidelines'

Franchise cricket a lifesaver for Zimbabwe, says Raza

Franchise cricket a lifesaver for Zimbabwe, says Raza

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Players from lower-ranked nations have limited opportunities to learn from competing with top-tier teams but franchise cricket has helped them develop their skills by rubbing shoulders with elite cricketers, Zimbabwe's T20 skipper Sikandar Raza has said.

Carty, King guide WI to series win over England

Carty, King guide WI to series win over England

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

It was England's third successive ODI series defeat since their disappointing World Cup in India last year.

Erasmus, Kettleborough to stand in T20 WC final

Erasmus, Kettleborough to stand in T20 WC final

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Menon, who is the only Indian umpire in the ICC elite panel, will be the TV umpire while former Sri Lanka spinner Kumar Dharmasena will be the fourth umpire.

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.

India fined for slow over-rate in fifth T20I against England

India fined for slow over-rate in fifth T20I against England

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Javagal Srinath of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction

Why it is impossible to ban the switch-hit

Why it is impossible to ban the switch-hit

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Former ICC Elite Panel umpire Simon Taufel believes it will not be practical to outlaw the switch-hit shot, adding that it's 'impossible' for the on-field umpire to monitor the batsman for change in grip or stance.

Cricket gets a shot in the arm with USA hosting T20 WC

Cricket gets a shot in the arm with USA hosting T20 WC

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'The awareness that we're bringing in more elite cricket to the USA is something that's been a strategic priority for us.'

Shubman Gill joins Rohit in elite list

Shubman Gill joins Rohit in elite list

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Shubhman breaks Rohit's record, youngest Indian to smash hundred in Zimbabwe

Moments From Ashwin's Exceptional Journey

Moments From Ashwin's Exceptional Journey

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Ashwin's legacy, marked by his intellect and dominance on the field, will resonate for years to come.

Jadeja fined for applying cream on finger

Jadeja fined for applying cream on finger

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Ravindra Jadeja was on Saturday fined 25 per cent of his match fee for applying cream on the swollen index finger of his bowling hand without taking permission from the on-field umpires on Day 1 of the match.

Umpire Ananthapadmanabhan promoted to international panel

Umpire Ananthapadmanabhan promoted to international panel

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Former Kerala leg-spinner KN Ananthapadmanabhan has been promoted to the International Cricket Council's international panel of umpires.

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen killed in car crash

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen killed in car crash

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The former umpire's son, Rudi Koertzen Jr, confirmed the tragic news.

Ponting inducted into ICC 'Hall of Fame'

Ponting inducted into ICC 'Hall of Fame'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Ponting received his commemorative cap from compatriot ICC Cricket Hall of Famer Glenn McGrath during the tea break

Elite panel umpires honoured

Elite panel umpires honoured

Rediff.com10 Jul 2004

Emirates Elite Panel Umpires David Shepherd and Rudi Koertzen were today honoured with a new ICC award for passing the landmark of 100 One-Day International matches.

Umpires should keep their eyes open, says Kohli

Umpires should keep their eyes open, says Kohli

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Rohit Sharma was also critical of umpiring standard during the match.