West Indies team manager Clive Lloyd criticised the International Cricket Council's decision to replace appointed umpire Steve Bucknor for the third Test between Australia and India in Perth, saying it bowed to pressure instead of upholding the rules and spirit of the game.
The Indian complaint against Australian spinner Brad Hogg for allegedly abusing Anil Kumble and Mahendra Singh Dhoni during the Sydney Test will come up for hearing before match referee Mike Procter prior to the third match in Perth.
The Champions Trophy tournament starts October 15.
Substitutions are to be allowed in one-day internationals from next month, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced.
The ICC will consider whether to grant official first-class status to the rebel tours of South Africa.
Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla said Rajasthan Royals will wait and see what sanctions the ICC imposes on Steve Smith before taking a call on his future as the franchise's captain, following a ball tampering scandal that prompted, among others, even Australia's prime minister to react.
Kohli had argued that the batsman should be declared out if the ball is hitting the stumps, even if marginally.
Australia batsman Michael Hussey doffed his hat to in-form Gautam Gambhir and had no hesitation admitting that the visitors will be happy if the banned left-hander is not allowed to play the fourth and final Test, starting in Nagpur on Thursday.
Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir was handed a one-Test ban by the International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee on Friday for breaching the spirit of the game in the third Test against Australia. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said in a statement the player would lodge an appeal against the decision.
ICC CEO Malcolm Speed said the players wants their performance to be recognized officially.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ravikant Chopra, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) PC Vaish, GM, Cricket Operations, Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) members Yashpal Sharma and Sunil Valson also took the charge on Monday after taking back their resignations.
England have not picked uncapped all-rounder Jofra Archer in a preliminary 15-man World Cup squad but have named him in squads for the warm-up games against Pakistan and Ireland.
New Zealand Cricket chairman's comments came after the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday said the event, to be held in New Zealand from February 6 to March 7, was still on schedule despite the COVID-19 threat.
West Indies have been fined for slow over rate for the second consecutive game after the drawn second Test against Australia.
The former Australia skipper said it will help in clearing the confusion on the vexed issue.
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Oman's fairytale rise as a cricket nation continued Thursday when they qualified for next year's World Twenty20 in India.
An ICC spokesman said Billy Doctrove's absence had nothing to do with the Oval Test controversy.
But the IPL management and the Indian cricket board are optimistic.
Ricky Ponting will not be punished following his animated discussion with umpire Mark Benson during the match against India.
Roy was fined for breaching Level One of the ICC Code of Conduct during the match at Edgbaston on Thursday.
Unfazed by the happenings after the recent Sydney Test between India and Australia, West Indian umpire Steve Bucknor is ready to extend his contract with the International Cricket Council for another year.
Australia spinner Brad Hogg was on Tuesday charged under Level 3 of the International Cricket Council's Code of Conduct following allegations that he verbally abused Indian skipper Anil Kumble and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Despite widespread calls for Steve Bucknor to retire, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has backed the West Indian to complete his term as an Elite Panel umpire, which ends in 2011.
The former India speedster will join former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd and Australia's Alan Hurst in the panel.
Top Indian and foreign players for one-off women's T20
South Africa's Dale Steyn climbed to third in the International Cricket Council Test bowling rankings following his match-winning performances against New Zealand. The 24-year-old fast bowler took 20 wickets in his team's 2-0 series win over New Zealand, moving up five spots to lie just behind team mate Makhaya Ntini in the rankings.
A Test series against India, a World Cup on home soil and a much-anticipated Ashes campaign will put Australia's cricketers under heavy scrutiny over the next year, but the team need to make themselves oblivious to the hype, according to captain Michael Clarke.
Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi said the Twenty20 tournament is designed in such a way that even while teams have a maximum of ten foreign players, only four can play in a match.
The International Cricket Council paid rich tribute to former Australia captain and broadcasting legend Richie Benaud, who passed away at the age of 84 following a prolonged illness.
Here's a look at the South African run machine's brilliant record in international cricket, says Rajneesh Gupta.
Former India captains have called on cricket authorities to investigate Australia skipper Steve Smith amid allegations his team flouted the rules of the game when deciding whether to review decisions during the second Test.
The Australian leg spinner was reported by umpires Aleem Dar and Billy Bowden after showing dissent over an appeal against them.
India retained their numero uno spot in the year-end International Cricket Council (ICC) Test team rankings on Sunday.
Australia's key pace weapon Mitchell Starc roared to the top of the wicket-taking charts at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup - and then made it clear he has no intention of resting on his laurels.
Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf has alleged that BCCI has been hatching a conspiracy by getting Pakistan's key bowlers suspended.
CCTV footage from the players tunnel at Kingsmead on Sunday showed Warner and home wicketkeeper De Kock involved in a fiery exchange as players climbed the stairwell to their dressing rooms during the tea break.
Ricky Ponting has achieved the fifth best all-time Test batting rating following his exploits in the first Ashes Test.
Smith stood down from his post as captain and was banned for one Test match by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday after admitting conspiring to tamper with the ball during the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
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