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Indo-Pak World Cup match likely to be rescheduled

Indo-Pak World Cup match likely to be rescheduled

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

PTI has learnt that the game will not move out of the Narendra Modi Stadium but the fans will still need to change their travel plans.

Umpire Menon only Indian in ICC's Elite Panel...

Umpire Menon only Indian in ICC's Elite Panel...

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The 38-year-old from Indore remains the only Indian in the 11-member Elite Panel of Umpires.

Ranveer stars in 2023 World Cup's official anthem

Ranveer stars in 2023 World Cup's official anthem

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

'The anthem takes fans on an epic journey through India on board the One Day Express.'

ICC Cricket Committee backs stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

ICC Cricket Committee backs stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The International Cricket Council's Cricket Committee backed stricter punishments for ball-tampering but decided not to do away with the toss in test cricket during a two-day meeting which concluded in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Pakistan batting great Abbas takes over as ICC president

Pakistan batting great Abbas takes over as ICC president

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas assumed the role of the International Cricket Council president.

Venkat honoured by ICC

Venkat honoured by ICC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

The former umpire was presented a unique bronze sculpture of the umpire answering an appeal with his distinctive bent-elbow gesture.

New MPA more flexible: ICC

New MPA more flexible: ICC

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

The ICC said that the Members' Participation Agreement will provide greater flexibility for players taking part in prestigious ICC events.

After Vizag, Where's India On WTC Points Table?

After Vizag, Where's India On WTC Points Table?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

With a soaring PCT of 52.77, India surpassed South Africa, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, all with a PCT of 50.

ICC calls for sporting wickets

ICC calls for sporting wickets

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

The International Cricket Council has asked all its member nations to prepare sporting pitches for one-dayers and Twenty20 internationals probably in the wake of low-scoring matches played in the Champions Trophy and Champions League T20 tournaments recently.

Botha's 'doosra' declared illegal by ICC

Botha's 'doosra' declared illegal by ICC

Rediff.com13 May 2009

South African off-spinner Johan Botha's 'doosra' delivery has been declared illegal by the International Cricket Council but his off-break and arm-ball were cleared after biomechanic tests.

Wisden flays ICC

Wisden flays ICC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

Cricket's Bible says the ICC was "at their worst" for much of the past year.

ICL threatens to sue ICC

ICL threatens to sue ICC

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

The Indian Cricket League on Wednesday threatened to take legal action against the International Cricket Council if its application for official recognition is rejected by the governing body. The ICC Executive Board will meet in Dubai on April 17 and 18 during which it will consider the ICL's application for ICC approval to stage unofficial cricket.

ICC open to talks on new events amid India opposition

ICC open to talks on new events amid India opposition

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Media reports have said England and Australia are set to join India in opposing the new ICC tournaments, which would cut into the windows of opportunity for cricket's 'Big Three' to hold lucrative bilateral series.

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The lab is run at the Lahore University of Management Sciences and becomes the fifth biomechanics lab to be approved by ICC.

Haroon Lorgat appointed ICC CEO

Haroon Lorgat appointed ICC CEO

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

South African Haroon Lorgat was on Friday appointed Chief Executive Officer of International Cricket Council

BCCI's COA to meet Bangladesh cricket chief to discuss ICC reforms

BCCI's COA to meet Bangladesh cricket chief to discuss ICC reforms

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Committee of Administrators (COA) will meet Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Nazmul Hasan Papon on Wednesday to discuss the proposed constitutional reforms in the International Cricket Council along with the revenue sharing model.

Simon Taufel to quit umpiring after T20 World Cup

Simon Taufel to quit umpiring after T20 World Cup

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Australian Simon Taufel will end his international umpiring career after the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka to groom the next generation of elite match officials, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday.

Only home matches for Zimbabwe, Bangladesh

Only home matches for Zimbabwe, Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

The International Cricket Council is considering a proposal which could limit Zimbabwe and Bangladesh to home matches because of their problems competing at the top level.

Don't isolate us, Afghan cricket board pleads

Don't isolate us, Afghan cricket board pleads

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) chief executive Hamid Shinwari issued a statement on Friday expressing the board's "shock and immense disappointment" at the Australian stance, which he called a "knee-jerk reaction".

Can cricket become a global game? Here's Tendulkar's opinion

Can cricket become a global game? Here's Tendulkar's opinion

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Tendulkar wants more opportunities for minnows after Scotland win

After Perth, MCG pitch gets 'average rating' from ICC

After Perth, MCG pitch gets 'average rating' from ICC

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

The ICC confirmed the rating on Tuesday, a marked improvement from the three demerit points that they earned after last year's drawn Ashes Test.

West Indies to host England in five T20Is, three Tests in 2022

West Indies to host England in five T20Is, three Tests in 2022

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The venues for matches will be announced in April.

Will PCB hold Champions Trophy in Hybrid model?

Will PCB hold Champions Trophy in Hybrid model?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The ICC is scheduled to convene a meeting of its executive board on Tuesday to find a solution for the vexed issue.

Lyon objects to ICC's decision to broadcast stump mic audio

Lyon objects to ICC's decision to broadcast stump mic audio

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The governing body also introduced harsher sanctions for ball-tampering at its five-day Annual Conference in Dublin.

ICC rejects ICL's application for recognition

ICC rejects ICL's application for recognition

Rediff.com18 Apr 2009

The ICC said the ICL Twenty20 event does not meet its criteria for approving "unofficial cricket". 'The ICC Board considered an application for the ICL to be approved as unofficial cricket. The Board went through the application carefully, including assessing it against the criteria within the ICC regulations for approving such events. "After due consideration, the Board resolved that the application should be rejected," the ICC said in a statement.

ICL asks for ICC recognition

ICL asks for ICC recognition

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

The Indian Cricket League has asked for recognition from the ICC and the matter is under consideration.

'Tharanga tested positive for drugs during WC'

'Tharanga tested positive for drugs during WC'

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Sri Lanka opening batsman Upul Tharanga tested positive for an banned substance at this year's World Cup, an International Cricket Council (ICC) source told Reuters on Sunday.

Srinivasan is BCCI representative to ICC: Richardson

Srinivasan is BCCI representative to ICC: Richardson

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

"At the moment Mr Srinivasan is the BCCI representative to the ICC and we have no issues with that," the former South African player said on sidelines of a function in Mumbai.

Smith disappointed at Test Championship delay

Smith disappointed at Test Championship delay

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

South Africa captain Graeme Smith said he was disappointed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) had decided to postpone a World Test Championship until 2017.

Kiwis to tour Zimbabwe

Kiwis to tour Zimbabwe

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

New Zealand's cricketers will proceed with next month's tour despite increasing opposition from their government.

BCCI never attempted to get CT scrapped: PCB

BCCI never attempted to get CT scrapped: PCB

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed reports that the BCCI attempted to get the Champions Trophy scrapped from the international calendar at the ICC meeting which postponed the eight-nation tourney, to be held in Karachi, until next year.

U-19 WC: India to face Bangladesh in opener

U-19 WC: India to face Bangladesh in opener

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Featuring a total of 16 teams, the U-19 World Cup will be held from January 13 to February 4 in Sri Lanka, with the hosts taking on Zimbabwe in the tournament-opener in Colombo.

India vs Pakistan Test at Melbourne Cricket Club?

India vs Pakistan Test at Melbourne Cricket Club?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

MCC expresses interest to host Indo-Pak Test after T20 WC clash success

Wade tests positive for COVID, but likely to play against England

Wade tests positive for COVID, but likely to play against England

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Wade opted out of Australia's optional indoor session on Thursday afternoon.

Dravid in running for ICC awards

Dravid in running for ICC awards

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Rahul Dravid was nominated for the 'ICC player of the Year'and 'ODI player of the Year'.

Pakistan may lose Champions Trophy

Pakistan may lose Champions Trophy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2008

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) executive board will decide this week whether or not to shift September's Champions Trophy out of Pakistan because of security issues, the governing body said on Sunday. The decision was taken after concerns raised at an ICC security briefing in Dubai for representatives of the eight participating teams, the international players' association FICA and official broadcasters ESPN STAR Sport.

Amla takes over as No. 1 Test batsman

Amla takes over as No. 1 Test batsman

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

South African Hashim Amla on Monday became the first batsman since Ricky Ponting to head both Test and One-Day Internationals rankings at the same time in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) charts.

WATCH: Aus radio station mocks its cricketers in hilarious video

WATCH: Aus radio station mocks its cricketers in hilarious video

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The foolish episode has not gone down well with Australian fans back home, and, now, in an attempt to mock Smith and his bunch of imbeciles, an Australian radio station has produced a hilarious music video that has gone viral on social media.

Hair drops case against ICC

Hair drops case against ICC

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Controversial umpire Darrell Hair unconditionally withdrew his racial discrimination claim against the ICC, which had suspended him from the elite umpires' panel.

ICC Women's World Cup qualifier champions: India!

ICC Women's World Cup qualifier champions: India!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Harmanpreet Kaur blasted a six in the penultimate delivery to power India to a one-wicket win over South Africa in a last-ball thriller at the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier Final at P Sara Oval, in Colombo, on Tuesday.