News for 'ICC's Events Committee'

Petersen cleared to replace Smith in Champions Trophy

Petersen cleared to replace Smith in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The ICC's event technical committee has approved the name of opener Alviro Petersen as Graeme Smith's replacement in South Africa's squad for next month's Champions Trophy in UK. Smith has pulled out of the event due to an ankle injury.

Champions Trophy surprise: WI, Ireland to miss out

Champions Trophy surprise: WI, Ireland to miss out

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Top seven teams at ODI World Cup 2023 will qualify for 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, as per ICC's new rules

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on 'leave' after internal probe

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on 'leave' after internal probe

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

International Cricket Council Chief Executive Manu Sawhney has been sent on 'leave' after his conduct came under the scanner during an internal investigation by audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and may resign before his term ends.

Ganguly to attend MCC World Cricket Committee Meeting

Ganguly to attend MCC World Cricket Committee Meeting

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Inclusion of cricket in the 2024 Olympics, Australian players pay dispute and the concept of four-day Test will be discussed among other things in the two-day meeting.

BCCI seek ICC nod for Dhoni's dagger insignia gloves

BCCI seek ICC nod for Dhoni's dagger insignia gloves

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The dagger insignia on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wicketkeeping gloves put India's cricket administrators on collision course with the ICC after the BCCI declined the world body's "request" to have it removed.

World Cup: Toilets at main nets being built overnight: HCA races against time

World Cup: Toilets at main nets being built overnight: HCA races against time

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A toilet being built adjacent to the main nets of the Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium at the eleventh hour, new spectator seats yet to be fully installed less than 48 hours left for Pakistan's opening World Cup warm-up fixture but Hyderabad Cricket Association officials are still promising "they will get there".

Why the ICC World Cup Super league is 'incredibly complex'

Why the ICC World Cup Super league is 'incredibly complex'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'What you've really got to try and get is something that's less complex and a bit more straightforward in order for people to understand.'

ICC-BCCI deadlock on tax exemption issue likely to continue

ICC-BCCI deadlock on tax exemption issue likely to continue

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

One of the key issues will be tax exemption sought by the ICC for the future global events in India like the 2021 Champions Trophy and the 2023 World Cup.

ICC must make sure there is level-playing field: Gavaskar

ICC must make sure there is level-playing field: Gavaskar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The advantage teams have had batting second in the just-concluded T20 World Cup is something the ICC can look into to ensure a level-playing field, Indian batting great Sunil Gavaskar said on Monday.

Amol Muzumdar set to take charge as head coach of Indian women's team

Amol Muzumdar set to take charge as head coach of Indian women's team

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Muzumdar was the only one to appear for the interview in person.

ICC World Cup: India vs Pakistan game on the cards

ICC World Cup: India vs Pakistan game on the cards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

BCCI had expressed concern about security during the World Cup in a letter to the ICC after last month's attack in the disputed region that killed 40 Indian paramilitary troops.

Miller replaces Narine in Windies WC squad; ICC approves

Miller replaces Narine in Windies WC squad; ICC approves

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The ICC has approved Nikita Miller as replacement for Sunil Narine in West Indies' WC squad

No chance of Indo-Pak bilateral series next year: PCB

No chance of Indo-Pak bilateral series next year: PCB

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

A top official of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) says he does not see any Indo-Pak bilateral series taking place next year owing to the strained relations between the two countries. Najam Sethi, who heads the PCB executive committee, said that it was highly unlikely Pakistan and India will play a bilateral series next year.

ICC should wait, there's no WC without fans: Akram

ICC should wait, there's no WC without fans: Akram

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'I believe that they (ICC) should wait for a more suitable time and once this pandemic subsides and restrictions are eased then we can have a proper World Cup.'

Massive blow to Bangladesh! ICC suspends bowlers Taskin, Sunny

Massive blow to Bangladesh! ICC suspends bowlers Taskin, Sunny

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Bangladesh pace sensation Taskin Ahmed and left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny were suspended, on Saturday, for bowling with an illegal action by the International Cricket Council (ICC), dealing a massive blow to the team's campaign in the ongoing World Twenty20.

ICC hails new ODI rules as 'good success, overall'

ICC hails new ODI rules as 'good success, overall'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The new ODI rules may have demoralised bowlers during the recent India-Australia seven-match series, which saw 300-plus scores being comfortably chased down by both teams. However, the ICC hailed the rule change on Tuesday, as "good success, overall".

PCB boss unhappy: What really happened in Pak vs India tie?

PCB boss unhappy: What really happened in Pak vs India tie?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Zaka Ashraf back in Pakistan, discussing 'incidents' in India with senior board officials

ICC to consider appointment of Najam Sethi as president in June

ICC to consider appointment of Najam Sethi as president in June

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The ICC Board accepted the resignation of former president Mustafa Kamal, effective from April 2, and confirmed that no replacement would be appointed for the remaining weeks of his term.

Kohli not a certainty for T20 World Cup?

Kohli not a certainty for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Kohli will lead RCB in the IPL next week and it will be his only chance to impress selectors and the management ahead of the team selection for the World Cup.

Red-faced Ashraf does damage control; hails India's 'fantastic' reception

Red-faced Ashraf does damage control; hails India's 'fantastic' reception

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

PCB supremo Zaka Ashraf in his desperate bid to do damage control after indirectly terming India "enemy nation", hailed the warm reception that was accorded to the Pakistani team.

Hardik Pandya ruled out of World Cup; Prasidh named replacement

Hardik Pandya ruled out of World Cup; Prasidh named replacement

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Hardik Pandya injured his left ankle during the match against Bangladesh in Pune.

ICC wants harsher punishment for ball-tampering

ICC wants harsher punishment for ball-tampering

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The International Cricket Council asked an internal panel to suggest harsher punishment for ball-tampering and other misbehaviour by players in its bid to establish a "culture of respect".

Will BCCI resume Nayudu trophy, women's T20?

Will BCCI resume Nayudu trophy, women's T20?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The fate of the C K Nayudu Trophy and Senior women's T20, which were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Local Organising Committee for 2023 ODI World Cup is likely to be formed when the BCCI Apex Council meets virtually on March 2.

Why India may PULL OUT of ICC Champions Trophy next year

Why India may PULL OUT of ICC Champions Trophy next year

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

An angry BCCI has now threatened to withdraw the Indian team from the next year's Champions Trophy in England after being excluded from the ICC's finance committee meeting held a few days ago in Dubai.

Will lack of facilities push cricket out of 2026 Asiad?

Will lack of facilities push cricket out of 2026 Asiad?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Venue woes present but organisers keen on cricket in next Asian Games in Japan

ICC approves Sreesanth and two Australians

ICC approves Sreesanth and two Australians

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

The International Cricket Council has approved Indian speedster S Sreesanth's inclusion in the India's World Cup squad while also confirming Callum Ferguson and Jason Krejza as replacements in the Australian side.

Big 3 to lose clout? ICC Board calls for 'independent' chairman

Big 3 to lose clout? ICC Board calls for 'independent' chairman

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The ICC Board, at its first meeting of 2016 in Dubai on Wednesday, considered amendments made to the ICC's constitution in 2014 and agreed that, in order to avoid any potential conflicts of interest and follow best practice principles of good governance, it will seek to re-establish as quickly as possible the 'independent' position of ICC chairman.

Cricket's bid for Asian Games 2026 gains momentum

Cricket's bid for Asian Games 2026 gains momentum

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Organisers keen on cricket in 2026 Asian Games despite venue headache

Will coach Shastri re-apply for fresh term?

Will coach Shastri re-apply for fresh term?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Ravi Shastri was appointed India chief coach in 2017 after Anil Kumble's tenure ended prematurely in controversial circumstances.

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The ICC flagship event will return to the country after more than a decade.

ICC allocates special assistance fund to broke PCB

ICC allocates special assistance fund to broke PCB

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The International Cricket Council, on Friday, decided to allocate some special assistance fund to Pakistan Cricket Board considering the financial issues that the board is facing in absence of international cricket in the country.

Associates rejoice as ICC recommends WC qualifiers

Associates rejoice as ICC recommends WC qualifiers

Rediff.com12 May 2011

The ICC Cricket Committee's recommendation to have qualifiers for the 2015 cricket World Cup has given fresh hope to the associate nations, who were fuming over the governing body's earlier decision to scale the event down to just 10 teams.

If need arises, we will uplift security for Team India: ICC assures BCCI

If need arises, we will uplift security for Team India: ICC assures BCCI

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

At the start of the ICC's Chief Executives Committee (CEC) meeting, BCCI CEO Rahul Johri expressed India's concerns about the security of its players in the mega event which is scheduled to start May 30.

ICC approves rule change to DRS

ICC approves rule change to DRS

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

The International Cricket Council has approved change in rules in the LBW decisions of the umpires concerning the controversial Decision Review System, which is expected to benefit the bowlers, while deferring plans for a radical shake-up of international cricket, including on the proposed creation of two divisions in Test and a new one-day league.

Which players will make 15-member squad for T20 World Cup?

Which players will make 15-member squad for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Squad for the mega event will be announced at end of April.

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

Cricket needs more money: Mani

Cricket needs more money: Mani

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

Naib to replace injured Zazai in Afghanistan squad

Naib to replace injured Zazai in Afghanistan squad

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Naib, who is a travelling reserve, was named as a replacement after Zazai was ruled out due to an abdominal muscle strain.

Umpire Kathy Cross is first female in ICC Panel

Umpire Kathy Cross is first female in ICC Panel

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

New Zealand's Kathy Cross became the first woman to be inducted in an ICC umpires' panel when she was named as an Associate and Affiliate International official following the annual review and selection process.

Ryan Harris to replace Brett Lee

Ryan Harris to replace Brett Lee

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel (NSP) on Wednesday announced Queensland fast bowler Ryan Harris will replace the injured Brett Lee in Australia's 15-man squad for the ICC World Twenty20 following confirmation from the ICC's event technical committee.