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Zimbabwe's World Cup Hopes Hit as Brendan Taylor Ruled Out

Zimbabwe's World Cup Hopes Hit as Brendan Taylor Ruled Out

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Zimbabwe suffer a major setback as Brendan Taylor is ruled out of the T20 World Cup with a hamstring injury; Ben Curran approved as replacement by ICC.

Cricket's comeback to bolster India-Games connect: IOC prez

Cricket's comeback to bolster India-Games connect: IOC prez

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

IOC eyes 'right media partner' in India as cricket returns to Olympics in 2028

Ganguly set to return as CAB president unopposed

Ganguly set to return as CAB president unopposed

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will begin a new chapter in the administration after he filed his nomination for the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka urges Pakistan to rethink India match boycott

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka urges Pakistan to rethink India match boycott

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Citing heavy losses all around, SLC urges PCB to reconsider boycott of Indo-Pak fixture

Bangladesh players call off boycott; BPL resumes

Bangladesh players call off boycott; BPL resumes

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's aggrieved cricketers called off their boycott "in the greater interest of the game" after the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the players' welfare association arrived at a consensus.

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Kushal Das played a pivotal role in organising the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in India.

Iran refuses to play FIFA World Cup in US; wants games moved to Mexico

Iran refuses to play FIFA World Cup in US; wants games moved to Mexico

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Iran's football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving their World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico due to concerns about the safety of their players, Iranian football president Mehdi Taj said.

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away at 66

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away at 66

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Kushal Das, former AIFF general secretary, passed away at 66. He played a key role in developing Indian football, including organising the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Bangladesh wants T20 World Cup games moved out of India

Bangladesh wants T20 World Cup games moved out of India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been instructed by its sports ministry to seek shifting of the country's T20 World Cup league games from India to Sri Lanka as there are "concerns about players' safety".

Pakistan announce T20 World Cup squad amid drama

Pakistan announce T20 World Cup squad amid drama

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

After veiled boycott threat, Pakistan name 15-member squad for T20 World Cup.

ICC Committee recommends use of DRS in 2011 WC

ICC Committee recommends use of DRS in 2011 WC

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The ICC Cricket Committee on Friday suggested using Decision Review System in the 2011 World Cup in the Indian sub-continent and all Test matches apart from recommending a research into reduction of teams for future ODI World Cups.

Media baron Sanjog Gupta is ICC's new CEO

Media baron Sanjog Gupta is ICC's new CEO

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'I look forward to contributing to the next phase of cricket's evolution, expanding its global footprint, enhancing the fan experience, and working closely with ICC Member Boards to build on our strong foundations.'

Bangladesh Cricket Board hires Marshall to tackle match-fixing

Bangladesh Cricket Board hires Marshall to tackle match-fixing

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has roped in Alex Marshall, former head of ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit, to "enhance its reputation" after being rocked by numerous episodes of fixing in recent years.

ICC chief Shah meets Brisbane 2032 officials; eyes cricket's Olympics future

ICC chief Shah meets Brisbane 2032 officials; eyes cricket's Olympics future

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Jay Shah met with top officials of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics organising committee to discuss the sport's potential inclusion in the Summer Games on Thursday.

Test Cricket Set For Major Revamp!

Test Cricket Set For Major Revamp!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

India, Australia and England are likely to be joined by South Africa, New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the top division, while Pakistan, the West Indies, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Ireland will be placed in the second division.

Big blow for Ireland, captain Sterling ruled out of T20 WC

Big blow for Ireland, captain Sterling ruled out of T20 WC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Stirling hurt his right knee when completing a catch during Ireland's 67-run loss to Australia in Colombo on Wednesday.

'Cricket joins the Olympics'

'Cricket joins the Olympics'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Cricket has always united us, and now, it's part of the Olympic movement! On this #OlympicDay, let's celebrate the power of sport to inspire, connect, and uplift'

India, Pakistan Make Peace Over Asia Cup Trophy

India, Pakistan Make Peace Over Asia Cup Trophy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

India and Pakistan have managed to "break the ice" on the Asia Cup trophy dispute and will work towards finding a plausible solution in the coming days, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said.

Tilak Varma's return to Indian squad delayed

Tilak Varma's return to Indian squad delayed

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

The No 3 batter will rejoin India squad ahead of T20 WC warm-up game in Mumbai.

ICC committee recommends changes to the ODI fielding restrictions

ICC committee recommends changes to the ODI fielding restrictions

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The ICC cricket committee has recommended three changes to the ODI fielding restrictions: the requirement to have two compulsory catchers in the first 10 overs be removed, the batting powerplay be removed and that five fieldsmen be allowed outside the circle from overs 41-50 instead of four.

IPL hopes brighten for Chinnaswamy!

IPL hopes brighten for Chinnaswamy!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Decision on IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium after discussing it in Cabinet meet: Karnataka DyCM Shivakumar

Expected stubbornness but Jay Shah is honest: Ganguly

Expected stubbornness but Jay Shah is honest: Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

'See, he had the power, the support, so you expected certain kind of toughness, stubbornness from him but he would do things for Indian cricket.'

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

ICC chairperson Jay Shah has been inducted into the newly formed World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, an independent group that will discuss the future of cricket at the Lord's on June 7 and 8.

Legend calls for urgent wide ball rule overhaul

Legend calls for urgent wide ball rule overhaul

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Shaun Pollock says the ICC Cricket Committee is working towards giving bowlers "bit more leeway on wides" as the current rule is "very strict on them"

Why ICC recommended extra review in Tests post COVID-19

Why ICC recommended extra review in Tests post COVID-19

Rediff.com26 May 2020

ICC Cricket Committee chairman Anil Kumble says the inexperience of local umpires, who are expected to officiate in Test matches once action resumes post the COVID-19 pandemic, is the reason behind recommending an extra review, which according to him will give a level playing field to both the teams.

PCB to take up Rizwan's controversial dismissal with ICC

PCB to take up Rizwan's controversial dismissal with ICC

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'I am not against technology in the game. But if it brings doubt and confusion, it is not acceptable. Some decisions were not understandable. The ball hitting the stumps is always out. I will never understand why there is an umpire's call.'

Big boost for women's cricket as ICC announces equal prize money

Big boost for women's cricket as ICC announces equal prize money

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

ICC announced equal prize money for men's and women's teams at ICC events while also making changes to the over-rate sanctions in Test cricket.

'Harmanpreet's 171 Was The Turning Point'

'Harmanpreet's 171 Was The Turning Point'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

For spin great Neetu David it was a culmination of a lifelong dream -- to see the India women's team finally end their wait for a World title.

PIX: Shreya Ghosal leads moving Zubeen tribute at WC launch

PIX: Shreya Ghosal leads moving Zubeen tribute at WC launch

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The emotional high point of the glittering ceremony came when Shreya concluded her performance with Zubeen's iconic song 'Mayabini Ratir Bukut'.

Kohli nominated for ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award

Kohli nominated for ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Virat Kohli is the lone Indian male cricketer to be shortlisted for the LG ICC Awards 2014 after he was nominated for the ODI Cricketer of the Year category.

India likely to have identical squad for NZ series & T20 World Cup

India likely to have identical squad for NZ series & T20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

The national selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar, in all likelihood, will select identical squads for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand and the marquee ICC T20 World Cup, a BCCI source said on Friday.

Will Gill make the cut as India set to name T20 WC squad?

Will Gill make the cut as India set to name T20 WC squad?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

With India set to name their T20 World Cup 2026 squad on Saturday in Mumbai, the spotlight has firmly shifted to Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav, whose recent struggles have turned the selection meeting into a high-stakes call.

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The changes were announced after the Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) ratified recommendations made by the ICC Cricket Committee

'A landmark moment for Indian cricket!'

'A landmark moment for Indian cricket!'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

BCCI lauds Team India's incredible run at the ICC Champions Trophy

'Pakistan should never play against India'

'Pakistan should never play against India'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to take a firm stand against India's refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi.

How rich did India's cricketers get after Champions Trophy win?

How rich did India's cricketers get after Champions Trophy win?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 58 crore for the Indian cricket team that won the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this month in Dubai.

ICC denies BCCI-led 'vote-fixing' claims

ICC denies BCCI-led 'vote-fixing' claims

Rediff.com10 May 2013

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has dismissed allegations of vote-fixing following the Tim May affair, saying that 'confusion' over procedures was the reason for a re-vote in a troubled election for one of its committees.

Will Rizwan be axed as Pakistan's ODI captain?

Will Rizwan be axed as Pakistan's ODI captain?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Experienced wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan's captaincy in the 50-overs format could be on the line when a joint meeting of the national selection committee and advisory board of the Pakistan Cricket Board is held on Monday in Lahore.

Rizwan sacked! Afridi new Pakistan ODI captain

Rizwan sacked! Afridi new Pakistan ODI captain

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced that Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead Pakistan in the three-match ODI series against South Africa in Faisalabad from November 4-8.

New ICC boss Jay Shah to continue as BCCI secretary till...

New ICC boss Jay Shah to continue as BCCI secretary till...

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

No election for BCCI secretary's post at BCCI's Annual General Body Meeting later this month.