News for 'ICC General Manager'

Stump microphone for ICC Trophy

Stump microphone for ICC Trophy

Rediff.com17 May 2004

The ICC is planning to test stump microphone technology and conduct research into slow bowling at the ICC Champions Trophy in England.

Cricket comes to America! T20 WC trophy tour kicks off

Cricket comes to America! T20 WC trophy tour kicks off

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Cricket fans worldwide will get a chance to witness the coveted trophy firsthand.

BCCI complains ICC on Richardson

BCCI complains ICC on Richardson

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Indian Cricket Board has reacted angrily to ICC General Manager Dave Richardson's remarks that the IPL poses a serious corruption threat and has shot off a letter to ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat to protest for "unnecessarily raking up the issue".

ICC disputes Ponting's Test cricket pay disparity claims

ICC disputes Ponting's Test cricket pay disparity claims

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC general manager of cricket Wasim Khan said the issue was raised in one of the Cricket Committee meetings but was not taken forward.

ICC receives BCCI report on Kotla fiasco

ICC receives BCCI report on Kotla fiasco

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday said it has received report from the BCCI on the December 27 pitch fiasco in Delhi and it's now up to ICC General Manager Dav Richardson and Chief Match Referee Ranjan Madugalle to take a call on the issue.

ICC clears Lawson's action

ICC clears Lawson's action

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

A laboratory analysis of the West Indies fast bowler's action showed his elbow flexation was less than the maximum 15 percent allowed.

ICC rejects Crowe criticism of chucking laws

ICC rejects Crowe criticism of chucking laws

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe, this week called for "zero tolerance" on chucking, which he dubbed 'cricket's Achilles heel'.

ICC denies warning Chappell

ICC denies warning Chappell

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

ICC's Brenden McClements said Greg Chappell had not violated code of conduct for making any comments on Shoaib Akhtar's action

ICC moves forward on Test and ODI leagues

ICC moves forward on Test and ODI leagues

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

Taking another step forward in finalising a new Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the 2012-2020 period, ICC's Chief Executive Committee has begun the process of drawing up rules and regulations for the Test and ODI leagues.

ICC mull Johannesburg, UAE as CT venues

ICC mull Johannesburg, UAE as CT venues

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Johannesburg, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are being considered as possible venues to host the Champions Trophy this year, a senior International Cricket Council official said on Monday. Sri Lanka is the back-up venue but Dave Richardson, ICC general manager for cricket, said some doubts had been raised as September-October, when the event is planned, would be the monsoon season in the island nation.

BCCI slams ICC for criticising Dhoni on UDRS

BCCI slams ICC for criticising Dhoni on UDRS

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

The BCCI on Wednesday slammed ICC General Manager Dave Richardson for criticising Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the latter had expressed his grouse on the UDRS system.

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The lab is run at the Lahore University of Management Sciences and becomes the fifth biomechanics lab to be approved by ICC.

Asia Cup: 'Match referee told captains not to shake hands'

Asia Cup: 'Match referee told captains not to shake hands'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema lodged a "formal protest" against match referee Andy Pycroft alleging that he asked both captains not to shake hands during the toss.

No 'hit list' of bowlers, says ICC

No 'hit list' of bowlers, says ICC

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

The ICC dismissed claims appearing in the Australian media that it had drawn up a 'hit list' of bowlers to be targeted over their actions.

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

No white lines on pitches: ICC

No white lines on pitches: ICC

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

The lines will be subject to an extensive trial in practice conditions and domestic cricket before use in international cricket.

No big fight with BCCI: ICC

No big fight with BCCI: ICC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2006

ICC General Manager (Operations) Dave Richardson sought to play down the recent war of words between the ICC and BCCI.

ICC hands 7-year ban to Oman player for match-fixing

ICC hands 7-year ban to Oman player for match-fixing

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Oman's Yousuf Abdulrahim Al Balushi has been banned from cricket for seven years due to match-fixing offences, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. Al Balushi was found guilty of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code on four counts relating to Twenty20 World Cup qualifiers held in the United Arab Emirates last year.

ICC recce: DDCA set for several upgrades for World Cup

ICC recce: DDCA set for several upgrades for World Cup

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

DDCA will add two more practice pitches to the main square of the Feroz Shah Kotla besides replacing 15,000 old bucket seats for the ODI World Cup.

India was granted permission to wear military caps: ICC

India was granted permission to wear military caps: ICC

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The International Cricket Council said India was granted permission to wear camouflage military caps in the third ODI against Australia in Ranchi as a tribute to the country's armed forces, a gesture which Pakistan has objected to.

ICC objects to army insignia on Dhoni's gloves

ICC objects to army insignia on Dhoni's gloves

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

During the opening World Cup fixture against South Africa in Southampton, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's gloves attracted special attention.

No Indian umpire in ICC Elite Panel

No Indian umpire in ICC Elite Panel

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The International Cricket Council's Elite Panel of Umpires will not have an Indian representation after Sundaram Ravi got the axe.

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.

India vs NZ WTC final at Southampton, confirms ICC

India vs NZ WTC final at Southampton, confirms ICC

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The final of the World Test Championship between India and New Zealand in June will be staged in a bio-secure bubble at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton, the International Cricket Council said said on Wednesday.

ODI World Cup: List of umpires; Menon, Dharmasena to officiate opener

ODI World Cup: List of umpires; Menon, Dharmasena to officiate opener

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India's Nitin Menon and Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena will officiate the World Cup opener between England and New Zealand on October 5.

ICC to put umpire communications to air during Aus-SA ODIs

ICC to put umpire communications to air during Aus-SA ODIs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The International Cricket Council confirmed on Wednesday that it will conduct a trial during the forthcoming One-Day International series between Australia and South Africa whereby communication between the on-field and television umpire during decision-making will be available to the host broadcaster, the Nine Network, to put to air.

ICC bans Indian owner of T10 franchise for corruption

ICC bans Indian owner of T10 franchise for corruption

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Article 2.4.7, under which Agarwal was charged, deals with "...concealing, tampering with or destroying any documentation or other information" which is relevant to an ongoing investigation."

Billy Bowden returns to Emirates Elite Panel of ICC umpires

Billy Bowden returns to Emirates Elite Panel of ICC umpires

Rediff.com1 May 2014

The ICC announced the Emirates Elite Panel of umpires for 2014-2015, commencing from July 1, following the annual review and selection process.

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.

Job security plea of workplace harassment panel members important: SC

Job security plea of workplace harassment panel members important: SC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court has sought the assistance of the solicitor general of India in a plea that seeks job security for members of internal complaint committees (ICC) for sexual harassment at workplaces. The court recognized the importance of the plea and expressed concern over the lack of response from the Central government, despite issuing notice. The petitioners, Janaki Chaudhry and Olga Tellis, argue that ICC members in the private sector face a serious conflict of interest as they can be terminated without reason if a decision goes against the senior management. The petition highlights the vulnerability of ICC members to retaliation and the lack of protection they have compared to their counterparts in the public sector.

Cricket feud intensifies: Pakistan's WC participation hangs in balance

Cricket feud intensifies: Pakistan's WC participation hangs in balance

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC leaders in Pakistan to secure World Cup participation

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

"Commonwealth Games in India would leave lasting impact by boosting tourism, and creating jobs, the Government said in a statement.

UAE-based coach banned for 10 years for 'approaching' Sarfaraz

UAE-based coach banned for 10 years for 'approaching' Sarfaraz

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The International Cricket Council said it had banned United Arab Emirates-based coach Irfan Ansari from all cricket for 10 years after he was found guilty of corruption.

Meet new BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

Meet new BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

A former cricketer, Devajit Saikia represented Assam in four first-class matches during the 1990s before transitioning to cricket administration.

'Pakistan don't want to play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless...'

'Pakistan don't want to play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless...'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

PCB chairman Najam Sethi has informed ICC that Pakistan will not play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless it's a WC knockout game.

Women's cricket awaits birth of a superpower in India

Women's cricket awaits birth of a superpower in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

15 years after the launch of the IPL, a full-fledged women's T20 tournament will get underway in March.

ICC match Referee Mahanama steps down

ICC match Referee Mahanama steps down

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Former Sri Lanka batsman Roshan Mahanama will step down from the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees at the end of the year, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday.

Rohit captain; no Kohli in T20 WC Team of Tournament

Rohit captain; no Kohli in T20 WC Team of Tournament

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Rohit Sharma was named the captain of the T20 World Cup 2024 Team of the Tournament after leading India to their second T20 World Cup crown.

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

India's Ravi in ICC panel of umpires for World Cup

India's Ravi in ICC panel of umpires for World Cup

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council named four World Cup winners in a 25-member match officials' team for Cricket World Cup 2015, which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand from February 14 to March 29. The team includes five officials from the elite panel of ICC match referees, 12 umpires from the elite panel of ICC umpires and eight umpires from the international panel of ICC umpires.