News for 'ICC Umpire'

Front foot no-ball technology to be used for England-Pakistan Tests

Front foot no-ball technology to be used for England-Pakistan Tests

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Front foot no-ball technology will be used for the first time on a trial basis in Test cricket during the three-match series between England and Pakistan starting later on Wednesday, the International Cricket Council said.

Pollard fined, handed demerit point

Pollard fined, handed demerit point

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The International Cricket Council said that Pollard's conduct was in breach of Level One of the ICC Code of Conduct. Pollard was found to have violated Article 2.4 of the code of conduct.

India fined again after slow over-rate in Hamilton ODI

India fined again after slow over-rate in Hamilton ODI

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

The Indian cricket team was fined for slow over-rate for the third successive match after it was four overs short of the target in the opening One Day International against New Zealand, in Hamilton, on Wednesday.

Broad fines Broad: Chris penalises son Stuart for using 'inappropriate language'

Broad fines Broad: Chris penalises son Stuart for using 'inappropriate language'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Stuart Broad was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match."

New Zealand fined 60 per cent of match fee for slow over-rate during 2nd ODI

New Zealand fined 60 per cent of match fee for slow over-rate during 2nd ODI

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

This is New Zealand's first offence in the ongoing bilateral after India had the ignominy of being fined thrice for slow over-rate in the last three international games

'ICC have idea on who match-fixers are'

'ICC have idea on who match-fixers are'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Fans will watch corruption free World Cup with confidence, says chief executive.

Rohit Sharma's dismissal sparks debate

Rohit Sharma's dismissal sparks debate

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Sharma was sent back to the pavilion in the sixth over of India's innings.

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

England cricketers -- both men and women -- will undergo anti-racism training courses this year after a survey revealed that more than one-third of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) players have faced the prejudice in the game.

Make helmet-wearing mandatory for batsmen: Tendulkar

Make helmet-wearing mandatory for batsmen: Tendulkar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The ICC, which has since toughened helmet standards, was not immediately available for comment on Tendulkar's suggestion.

'ICC should make technology compulsory'

'ICC should make technology compulsory'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara was on Sunday in no mood to implicate the umpires for the dodgy decisions they handed to Indian batsmen in the tri-series match in Dambulla and said India should have agreed to the use Decision Review System to have a level playing field.

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.

Gunathilaka's controversial dismissal mars Windies win

Gunathilaka's controversial dismissal mars Windies win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Gunathilaka dismissal was followed by a couple of run-outs as Sri Lanka lost their rhythm and were all out for 232. Hosts West Indies completed the chase with three overs to spare.

Saini reprimanded for showing aggressive gesture against Pooran

Saini reprimanded for showing aggressive gesture against Pooran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Saini handed one demerit point for 'aggressive gestures' at Pooran

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

ICC not sure if sensors will do enough to check chucking menace

ICC not sure if sensors will do enough to check chucking menace

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The ICC is cautiously optimistic that wearable sensors can provide the technological breakthrough needed to stamp out illegal bowling actions but does not expect them to be ready for trial in matches before mid-2015.

ICC appointments

ICC appointments

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Steve Bucknor, David Shepherd and Jeremy Lloyds will rotate as umpires for the series in Amsterdam, involving Australia, India and Pakistan.

Australia unable to identify fans who abused Siraj: report

Australia unable to identify fans who abused Siraj: report

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Cricket Australia has told the ICC that it was unable to identify spectators who racially abused Indian players during the Sydney Test and the six who were ejected from the stands are not the real culprits, a media report stated on Tuesday.

Run out controversy: MCC backs India women's team

Run out controversy: MCC backs India women's team

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the guardians of the laws of cricket, stamped its seal of approval on Deepti Sharma's run out of Charlotte Dean at the non-striker's end which saw India win the third women's ODI against England at Lord's.

BCCI asks office bearers to decide venues for T20 WC 2021

BCCI asks office bearers to decide venues for T20 WC 2021

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The T20 World Cup is slated to be held in India in October-November 2021.

Dharmasena, Erasmus to officiate World Cup final

Dharmasena, Erasmus to officiate World Cup final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Australia's Rod Tucker will be the third umpire while Pakistan's Aleem Dar will be the fourth official, the ICC said in a statement.

England need miracle to save Test on Chennai 'beach'

England need miracle to save Test on Chennai 'beach'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Former Australia batsman Mark Waugh has called the surface 'unacceptable' and former England captain Michael Vaughan described it as a 'beach'.

Umar Akmal fined for disrespecting umpires

Umar Akmal fined for disrespecting umpires

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee for breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's 16-run defeat against Sri Lanka in the first semi-final of the World Twenty20 in Colombo.

ICC fines Bangladesh captain

ICC fines Bangladesh captain

Rediff.com20 May 2003

Mahmud was fined 50 percent of his match fee following a complaint by match referee Clive Lloyd.

Kohli gets demerit point for breaching Code of Conduct

Kohli gets demerit point for breaching Code of Conduct

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Kohli was found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct in the match which South Africa won by nine wickets.

T20 WC: Can England still qualify for semi-finals?

T20 WC: Can England still qualify for semi-finals?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

For England, it was their second successive game that was affected by rain.

Pink-ball Test: Stokes accidentally applies saliva; fan tries to enter field

Pink-ball Test: Stokes accidentally applies saliva; fan tries to enter field

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

England all-rounder Ben Stokes mistakenly applied saliva on the ball after the completion of the 12th over of the India innings

WTC final: Rain washes out opening day in Southampton

WTC final: Rain washes out opening day in Southampton

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The opening day of the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand was called off due to persistent rain, in Southampton, on Friday.

Lyon spins Australia to series-clinching win in Lahore

Lyon spins Australia to series-clinching win in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The 34-year-old took the prized wickets of Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali and Babar Azam to end Pakistan's resistance and finished with figures of 5-83 in Pakistan's second innings.

Spotted: Umpire Simon Taufel in Singapore

Spotted: Umpire Simon Taufel in Singapore

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Reader R Santhanam shares a photograph he took with umpire Simon Taufel during the ICC tournament in Singapore.

Now, Kohli applies saliva on ball... realises immediately!

Now, Kohli applies saliva on ball... realises immediately!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli inadvertently applied saliva on the ball after stopping a cracking drive during the Indian Premier League against Delhi capitals, at the Dubai International Stadium, on Monday, thus violating the ICC's COVID-19 protocol.

Afghanistan cricket urges supporters to uphold 'Afghan Values'

Afghanistan cricket urges supporters to uphold 'Afghan Values'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

No place for hooliganism in cricket, says angry PCB chief

Aus to resume club cricket, new rules for ball shining

Aus to resume club cricket, new rules for ball shining

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The use of wax would contravene current regulations unless a change is approved by the ICC, but would be a far safer and hygienic process amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Siraj was today allegedly referred to as 'Brown Dog', 'Big Monkey'

Siraj was today allegedly referred to as 'Brown Dog', 'Big Monkey'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Play was halted for close to 10 minutes before stadium security as well as New South Wales Police checked in to the relevant stand from where the nasty comments were being hurled at.

Kohli fined for excessive appealing in Afghanistan clash

Kohli fined for excessive appealing in Afghanistan clash

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Virat Kohli was found to have breached Article 2.1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "Excessive appealing during an International Match", read a statement from the International Cricket Council.

PIX: Abrar claims seven on debut, Babar leads Pakistan's reply in Multan

PIX: Abrar claims seven on debut, Babar leads Pakistan's reply in Multan

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Abrar Ahmed made a stunning Test debut claiming seven for 114 to bowl out England for 281

Gambhir calls for 'permanent solution' against racial abuse

Gambhir calls for 'permanent solution' against racial abuse

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Gambhir's remarks came after the touring team was subjected to racial abuse by a few individuals in the stands

'He's off my Christmas card list': Broad after being penalised by father

'He's off my Christmas card list': Broad after being penalised by father

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Stuart was docked 15 per cent of his match fees and a third demerit point was added to his disciplinary record - a punishment made on the recommendation of Broad senior for using inappropriate language against Pakistan's player Yasir Shah during the first Test in Manchester.

West Indies' Pooran suspended for ball-tampering

West Indies' Pooran suspended for ball-tampering

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Pooran was handed a four-match suspension after admitting to ball-tampering

PHOTOS: Pant, Shreyas put India in command on Day 2

PHOTOS: Pant, Shreyas put India in command on Day 2

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer combined in a rollicking 159-run partnership to help India wrest back control of the second Test against Bangladesh.

Asia Cup: Pakistan's Ali, Afghan duo fined for breaching code of conduct

Asia Cup: Pakistan's Ali, Afghan duo fined for breaching code of conduct

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

They have also received one demerit point each for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.