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Habibul Bashar to quit Indian Cricket League

Habibul Bashar to quit Indian Cricket League

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar has agreed to quit the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) by accepting an amnesty from the national board, an official said Monday.

Darrell Hair terms Pak cricketers 'cheats & liars'

Darrell Hair terms Pak cricketers 'cheats & liars'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

Former Australian umpire Darrell Hair has termed Pakistan cricketers as "cheats and liars", and criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for not taking action against fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for ball tampering.

NZ urges ICC to cancel Zim tour

NZ urges ICC to cancel Zim tour

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

Pak cricket trio face life ban if proven guilty

Pak cricket trio face life ban if proven guilty

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt and opening bowlers Muhammad Amir and Mohammad Asif face possible life bans after they were charged on Thursday under the International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption code.

Ajmal makes up for ICC awards snub with Pakistan haul

Ajmal makes up for ICC awards snub with Pakistan haul

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Pakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal made up for his omission on the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Player of the Year shortlist when he won four honours at the Pakistan Cricket Board's first awards ceremony.

MCG gets official ICC warning for 'poor' pitch

MCG gets official ICC warning for 'poor' pitch

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has received an official warning after the pitch for the fourth Ashes Test was rated 'poor' by the International Cricket Council (ICC) earlier this month.

Spot-fixing: PCB boss Butt to meet ICC chief Pawar

Spot-fixing: PCB boss Butt to meet ICC chief Pawar

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ejaz Butt is scheduled to meet the International Cricket Council (ICC) chief Sharad Pawar in India on Thursday.

ICC may revamp FTP to protect Test cricket

ICC may revamp FTP to protect Test cricket

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday said it will consider amendments in the Future Tours Programme (FTP) so that Test cricket remains the top form of the game.

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

'Some ICC guidelines on resumption of cricket impractical, will need review'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

International Cricket Council recommended a host of 'back to cricket' guidelines including 14-day pre-match isolation training camps to ensure the teams are free from COVID-19. Former India opener Chopra said it is still pre-mature to prepare a fixed set of guidelines for resumption of cricket as the situation is evolving 'every day'.

Charges against Bhajji can't be dropped now: ICC

Charges against Bhajji can't be dropped now: ICC

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

While Brad Hogg is celebrating after India withdrew charges against him, Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh stands no such chance even if Australia wants to reciprocate to India's goodwill gesture.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan relents; India's matches in UAE

Champions Trophy: Pakistan relents; India's matches in UAE

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board is willing to make 'adjustments' in the schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy, with matches involving India taking place in the UAE.

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Fans can now register for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 tickets to secure their spot at experiencing the joy of cricket in the one-day format.

Cricket's DLS method inventor Lewis passes away

Cricket's DLS method inventor Lewis passes away

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Tony Lewis, the former university lecturer better known for one of the most complex rules of cricket -- the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method which is used in rain-affected matches, died at the age of 78.

ICC to consider rival World Cup bids

ICC to consider rival World Cup bids

Rediff.com29 Apr 2006

Two strong bids from Asia and Australasia to host the 2011 cricket World Cup will give the sport's governing body much to discuss at a meeting on Sunday.

Pune cricket stadium named after Subrata Roy

Pune cricket stadium named after Subrata Roy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

The new cricket stadium being built by the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) on the outskirts of Pune is to be named after Subrata Roy Sahara, the Chairman and Managing Worker of the Sahara Group.

ICC allows switch-hitting tactics till May

ICC allows switch-hitting tactics till May

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued an interim directive allowing batsmen to switch their stance, but with a couple of conditions.

ICC rejects Pakistan demand to keep out Hair

ICC rejects Pakistan demand to keep out Hair

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Pakistan had demanded not to appoint Australian umpire Darrell Hair for its future games after his role in the forfeited fourth Test against England.

Will the ICC ban benefit Ganguly?

Will the ICC ban benefit Ganguly?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Do you think the ban comes as a good break for the Indian captain who can now go back and work on his batting or do you think it could signal the end of his tenure as the skipper?

Asia Cup in UAE: India-Pak set for explosive showdown

Asia Cup in UAE: India-Pak set for explosive showdown

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

The men's Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28, Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Saturday.

Television money not driving cricket: ICC

Television money not driving cricket: ICC

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

ICC Chief Executive Speed also said the ICC is not taking all the money generated from tours.

ICC postpones women's T20 World Cup

ICC postpones women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

ICC decided at its board meeting to shift the women's Twenty20 World Cup

Haroon Lorgat to join Sri Lanka Cricket as consultant

Haroon Lorgat to join Sri Lanka Cricket as consultant

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat is all set to join Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) as a consultant.

ICC won't be held to ransom: Speed

ICC won't be held to ransom: Speed

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

The ICC asked India to commit to the Australia series as the world body will not be held to ransom over the Harbhajan Singh issue.

Eden match: Dalmiya requests ICC for extension

Eden match: Dalmiya requests ICC for extension

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Local organisers have made a last-ditch effort to have Kolkata's Eden Gardens reinstated as the venue for the high-profile India v England World Cup match.

SEE: Phillips takes a screamer!

SEE: Phillips takes a screamer!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

But the 28 year old wasn't done. After his stupendous effort with the bat, he had more entertainment to offer in the field.

Cricket Buzz: Cairns probed by British police over corruption, fixing

Cricket Buzz: Cairns probed by British police over corruption, fixing

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has reportedly been interviewed by British police in London regarding their investigation into allegations of corruption and match-fixing.

ICC pitch consultant Atkinson to visit India

ICC pitch consultant Atkinson to visit India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

With less than six months to go for the commencement of the 2011 World Cup in the sub continent, International Cricket Council (ICC) pitch consultant Andy Atkinson will make a visit to India early next month.

ICC to reach out to Aus, NZ police to fight corruption at WCup

ICC to reach out to Aus, NZ police to fight corruption at WCup

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will strike agreements with law enforcement agencies in Australia and New Zealand to guard against corruption blighting the 2015 World Cup, chief executive David Richardson told Reuters on Tuesday.

Afghanistan players in tricky situation over boycott calls, says coach

Afghanistan players in tricky situation over boycott calls, says coach

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

'I can see the world's concern. I am concerned. I have daughters who play cricket.'

ICC chief Speed predicts WC logistical problems

ICC chief Speed predicts WC logistical problems

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

"There will be logistical problems, everyone knows that," Speed told Reuters.

ICC hopes India-West Indies settle dispute amicably

ICC hopes India-West Indies settle dispute amicably

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed its concern about the dispute between the Indian and West Indian cricket boards but says it is powerless to intervene.

U19 World Cup: Saharan, Pandey, Musheer in race for Player of the Tournament

U19 World Cup: Saharan, Pandey, Musheer in race for Player of the Tournament

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

India captain Uday Saharan, bowler Saumy Pandey and all-rounder Musheer Khan have been named in the ICC Under 19 World Cup Player of the Tournament as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced shortlist on Friday.

ICC sets up committee to consider Aamer's spot-fixing ban

ICC sets up committee to consider Aamer's spot-fixing ban

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has constituted a five-member committee to consider a request for the relaxation of the conditions for the spot-fixing ban on Pakistani paceman Mohammad Aamer.

ICC reprimands Bairstow for 'audible obscenity'

ICC reprimands Bairstow for 'audible obscenity'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Bairstow admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees

Kohli congratulates Watling on his last day in Test cricket

Kohli congratulates Watling on his last day in Test cricket

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Kohli congratulated Watling as both India and New Zealand stepped out to the field on the Reserve Day of the ongoing WTC final

ICC to celebrate 10th anniversary of India's 2011 WC win

ICC to celebrate 10th anniversary of India's 2011 WC win

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will launch a series named #CWC11Rewind on Friday to mark the 10th anniversary of India's 2011 World Cup triumph at home.

T20 World Cup contingency plans top ICC agenda

T20 World Cup contingency plans top ICC agenda

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will on Thursday review contingency plans for this year's men's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia and discuss ways to re-start the sport once the coronavirus pandemic subsides, the governing body said on Monday. The global health crisis, which has forced travel and other restrictions in several countries, has halted professional cricket and jeopardises Twenty20 cricket's flagship event scheduled to begin on October 18 in Geelong.

ICC opens door for Associate Members to play Test cricket

ICC opens door for Associate Members to play Test cricket

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The International Cricket Council paved the way for Associate Members to earn Test status by introducing the 'ICC Test Challenge', which will take place every four years between the lowest-ranked Test team and winner of ICC Inter-Continental Cup.

Champions Trophy 2025: India, Pakistan to face off in Dubai, mark the date...

Champions Trophy 2025: India, Pakistan to face off in Dubai, mark the date...

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

As has been the case with ICC events, India and Pakistan have been clubbed in the same group which also has New Zealand and Bangladesh.

'New ICC rules put to make cricket safe as possible'

'New ICC rules put to make cricket safe as possible'

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The safety measures announced by ICC include the appointment of chief medical officers, a 14-day pre-match isolation training camp and use of gloves by umpires while handling the ball.