News for 'ICC Men'

Behind the scenes drama: Why did Kirsten resign?

Behind the scenes drama: Why did Kirsten resign?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Former cricketer Basit Ali disclosed that Gary Kirsten was displeased with Mohammad Rizwan's appointment as Pakistan's white-ball captain

Is AB de Villiers South Africa's Lucky Charm?

Is AB de Villiers South Africa's Lucky Charm?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

South Africa's long wait for a men's world title - could be written on Saturday. And if they succeed, don't be surprised if 'Lucky Charm de Villiers' trends again.

The Day India Shocked the World: Reliving 1983 at Lord's

The Day India Shocked the World: Reliving 1983 at Lord's

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

India marked one of the greatest days in cricket history as they lifted the ICC ODI World Cup for the first time in England on June 25, 1983.

NOT OUT! 'Bunny hops' boundary catches will be illegal!

NOT OUT! 'Bunny hops' boundary catches will be illegal!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Boundary catches involving 'bunny hops', or multiple airborne touches outside the rope, have been deemed illegal by the Marylebone Cricket Club, with the new ruling set to be integrated into ICC's playing conditions this month and the MCC's laws from October next year.

ICC Rankings: Meet the new No 1 Test bowler

ICC Rankings: Meet the new No 1 Test bowler

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Ashwin gained two places after taking six wickets in India's emphatic victory over Australia in the second Test in New Delhi.

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

This is the first-ever India vs Pakistan final across 17 editions of the Men's Asia Cup since the tournament's inception in 1984.

No reason to doubt integrity of 2011 WC final, says ICC

No reason to doubt integrity of 2011 WC final, says ICC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The International Cricket Council on Friday said there is no reason to doubt the integrity of the 2011 World Cup final in which India defeated Sri Lanka, asserting that it has not been provided any evidence that would merit an investigation into the game. The world body's statement came after Sri Lanka Police's special investigation division on Friday called off a probe into allegations by former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage that the final was fixed by "certain parties" in Sri Lanka. The police said it found no evidence supporting Aluthgamage's unsubstantiated claims.

Rohit's return to form augurs well for India's CT campaign: Azhar

Rohit's return to form augurs well for India's CT campaign: Azhar

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

On how long Rohit should play, Azharuddin said it is for a player to decide.

Jay Shah to head ICC's Finance and Commercials Affairs committee

Jay Shah to head ICC's Finance and Commercials Affairs committee

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Shah will have the responsibility of heading ICC's most important committee. Al the major financial policy decisions are taken by the F&CA committee before it is ratified by the ICC board

New format for men's T20 World Cup in 2024

New format for men's T20 World Cup in 2024

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The 2024 T20 World Cup will be played in a different format in which 20 participating countries will be divided into four groups of five teams each and the first round will be followed by the Super 8 stage.

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 Plays Down Report of India Boycotting Asia Cup

BCCI Plays Down Report of India Boycotting Asia Cup

Rediff.com19 May 2025

'The Asia Cup matter or any other ACC event issue has not come up for discussion at any level, hence any news or report on that is purely speculative and imaginary.'

Sri Lanka skipper Shanaka ruled out of World Cup with injury

Sri Lanka skipper Shanaka ruled out of World Cup with injury

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Shanaka sustained a right thigh muscle injury in Tuesday's six-wicket loss to Pakistan.

ICC Test Rankings: Babar rises to seventh

ICC Test Rankings: Babar rises to seventh

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Pakistan left-handed batter Fawad Alam and left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi have achieved career-best positions in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings after helping Pakistan win the second Test against the West Indies in Kingston to draw their two-match ICC World Test Championship series 1-1.

Why UAE Sacrificed Knock-Out Entry Against Pakistan

Why UAE Sacrificed Knock-Out Entry Against Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

When I asked UAE Skipper Muhammad Waseem why his team did not appeal for a walkover, he said his team had come to play, and that they had decided to wait as per the request from the authorities. Would any Test-playing country have waited and remained sporting enough to sacrifice their opportunity to play in the knock-out stage?

Pant Gets Ready For IPL Comeback

Pant Gets Ready For IPL Comeback

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Rishabh Pant appears well on his way to returning to the cricket field after recovering from the horrific injuries he sustained in a car accident a year ago this month.

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Azam scooped the honour following a number of thrilling batting displays in Pakistan's multi-format series against Australia.

Just 69 Runs Away: History Beckons Markram, Bavuma

Just 69 Runs Away: History Beckons Markram, Bavuma

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Limping Bavuma, Markram lead South Africa to brink of history.

WT20: 4 nations to qualify from 16-team ICC Qualifier

WT20: 4 nations to qualify from 16-team ICC Qualifier

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The 12 teams, which make round two of the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia will gain automatic entry into the event the following year.

'A chance for us to forget our issues & come together'

'A chance for us to forget our issues & come together'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Temba Bavuma hopes South Africa's historic ICC World Test Championship Final victory will help his country 'rejoice and come together' as he revealed a desire to emulate the Springboks' all-conquering rugby team.

Scotland, ECB in talks for Team GB at LA 2028 Olympics

Scotland, ECB in talks for Team GB at LA 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Cricket, one of the five new sports in Los Angeles, will return to the Olympics after 128 years, featuring six teams each in the men's and women's competitions in the 20-overs format.

ICC T20I Rankings: Swashbuckling Sky continues to hold top position

ICC T20I Rankings: Swashbuckling Sky continues to hold top position

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Indian batter Suryakumar continued to hold onto the top position on the latest ICC T20I Rankings.

Afghan women aim for cricket comeback as refugees

Afghan women aim for cricket comeback as refugees

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

In a letter written to the global governing body, the women cricketers praised the splendid performance of the men's team in the T20 World Cup but rued that they were not getting opportunities to flourish.

Babar, Shaheen Hug For Eid

Babar, Shaheen Hug For Eid

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

It is often speculated that the Pakistan team has two factions -- one supporting Skipper Babar Azam, while the other group is loyal to fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi.

David Warner, Hayley Matthews bag ICC awards

David Warner, Hayley Matthews bag ICC awards

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The opener's efforts in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup helped Australia win the tournament for the first time.

Demand for visa assurance from ICC: BCCI calls PCB CEO ignorant

Demand for visa assurance from ICC: BCCI calls PCB CEO ignorant

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The letter from Julaniya, in possession of ANI, clearly stated that country of origin of athletes wouldn't be a barrier for them to get visas to come and compete in international sporting events in the country.

ICC World Cup 2023's Global Ambassador Revealed!

ICC World Cup 2023's Global Ambassador Revealed!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

ICC names Sachin Tendulkar as 'Global Ambassador' for ODI World Cup

Bored during lockdown? ICC has help at hand

Bored during lockdown? ICC has help at hand

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

ICC events dating back to 1975 including the men's and women's ICC Cricket World Cups and T20 World Cups, the Champions Trophy as well as the U-19 World Cups have been made available.

Ashwin named ICC Player of the Month for February

Ashwin named ICC Player of the Month for February

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin won the ICC men's Player of the Month for February 2021, following his impressive performances in India's Test series victory against England.

ICC holds talks with India to resolve Pak visa 'guarantee' for T20 WC

ICC holds talks with India to resolve Pak visa 'guarantee' for T20 WC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The ICC has also held talks with the BCCI over securing tax exemptions for the tournament from the Indian government.

ICC Cricket World Cup: Ahmedabad airport sees surge in chartered flights

ICC Cricket World Cup: Ahmedabad airport sees surge in chartered flights

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Ahmedabad airport recorded thrice the number of private chartered/VIP flights in the build-up to the final of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup as compared to the average four-day period. The airport, which usually operates around 64 chartered flights in a span of four days, is set to handle 205 such flights between November 17 and 20, as celebrities and other VIPs descended to watch the India-Australia match.

'Ready. Able. Determined!'

'Ready. Able. Determined!'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

From adversity to triumph, '#RishabhPant's journey to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is a testament of resilience and determination'.

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan ready to accept Hybrid model if...

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan ready to accept Hybrid model if...

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

'It shouldn't be that we travel to India and they don't come to our country. Idea is to settle it once and for all on equal terms.'

Bangladesh name new ODI captain

Bangladesh name new ODI captain

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Mehidy Hasan Miraz named new Bangladesh ODI skipper

CT: South Africa face tricky opener against Afghanistan

CT: South Africa face tricky opener against Afghanistan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Debutants Afghanistan will aim to continue their impressive rise in white-ball cricket, while South Africa will once again attempt to shed the 'chokers' tag when the two sides kick-off their Champions Trophy campaign in Karachi on Friday.

After BCCI rejection, ECB decides to not support ICC's FTP

After BCCI rejection, ECB decides to not support ICC's FTP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Will not support proposed FTP of 2023-31: ECB chairman Graves to ICC

Massive purse for ICC World Cup winners

Massive purse for ICC World Cup winners

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

A total of US$10 million will be distributed by the ICC among all winning teams throughout the tournament.

'Not interested in playing in India: Pak cricketers

'Not interested in playing in India: Pak cricketers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Pakistan have sealed their spot in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 after a flawless campaign in the Qualifiers - but their participation has already stirred controversy.

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.

ICC Rankings: Kohli, Rohit maintain top two spots

ICC Rankings: Kohli, Rohit maintain top two spots

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

With 871 rating points, Virat Kohli is at the top followed by Rohit (855) and Pakistan's Babar Azam (829).