News for 'International Cricket Council on Wednesday'

India unlikely to field cricket teams in Hangzhou Asian Games

India unlikely to field cricket teams in Hangzhou Asian Games

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The Games coincides with the women team's limited-overs tour of England

ICC CEO bats for Pakistan as Test cricket destination

ICC CEO bats for Pakistan as Test cricket destination

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

"Pakistan is one of the strongest cricketing countries in the ICC membership," Allardice said.

Rain threatens Asia Cup: Venue change sparks controversy

Rain threatens Asia Cup: Venue change sparks controversy

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Asia Cup matches likely to be shifted out of Colombo after heavy rains

Tickets for India's T20 WC opener out on March 19

Tickets for India's T20 WC opener out on March 19

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Prices start at from as low as US$6 for select games in the Caribbean, and from US$35 at venues in the USA.

Women's cricket awaits birth of a superpower in India

Women's cricket awaits birth of a superpower in India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

15 years after the launch of the IPL, a full-fledged women's T20 tournament will get underway in March.

T20 World Cup 2024: Dallas, Florida and New York to host matches

T20 World Cup 2024: Dallas, Florida and New York to host matches

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Dallas, Florida and New York will host matches of next year's T20 World Cup, which the United States will co-host with West Indies, the ICC said.

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.

Can ICC convince BCCI to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy?

Can ICC convince BCCI to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The PCB has now left it up to the ICC to finalise and announce the tournament schedule and also get confirmation from the BCCI whether the Indian team will travel to Pakistan.

Cricket post-COVID: ICC recommends gloves for umpires, 14-day isolation camps

Cricket post-COVID: ICC recommends gloves for umpires, 14-day isolation camps

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The International Cricket Council issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at resumption of cricket around the world while at the same time maintaining the highest safety protocols.

Bizarre! Reserve day only for India vs Pakistan match

Bizarre! Reserve day only for India vs Pakistan match

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the ACC decided to add an exclusive reserve day for the Super 4 match between India and Pakistan.

MCC backs umpires in Angelo Mathews 'time-out' furore

MCC backs umpires in Angelo Mathews 'time-out' furore

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The MCC, custodians of the game's laws, said on Saturday that the umpires had made the correct call in declaring that Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews had "timed out" in his side's World Cup clash against Bangladesh.

For now, cricket stays out of Commonwealth Games

For now, cricket stays out of Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Cricket's absence from Commonwealth Games will continue at least until the 2018 Games in Australia after the International Cricket Council (ICC) turned down an invitation from the governing body of the multi-sport event.

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who is in line to take over as Pakistan cricket team's head coach, is yet to make up his mind despite the PCB accepting his remuneration demands.

No place for Sangha, Ellis in Australia's World Cup squad

No place for Sangha, Ellis in Australia's World Cup squad

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Young leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha has been cut along with fast bowler Nathan Ellis and rookie all-rounder Aaron Hardie.

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Chief Selector Wahab Riaz held a press conference to formally announce the immediate withdrawal of Butt's name from the consultancy panel.

Compensate if India refuse to travel to Pakistan for CT 2025: PCB urges ICC

Compensate if India refuse to travel to Pakistan for CT 2025: PCB urges ICC

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to sign the Champions Trophy 2025 hosting rights agreements with it, stressing that the PCB should be compensated if India refuse to travel.

Asia Cup Row: Venky Shuts Up Miandad

Asia Cup Row: Venky Shuts Up Miandad

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Venkatesh Prasad reserved his best zingers for Pakistan during his playing days.

'It will be the end of cricket in Ukraine if...'

'It will be the end of cricket in Ukraine if...'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The chief executive of Ukraine's cricket board says it "ticks all the boxes" to become an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and that the game would not survive if it was denied entry.

England to host 2019 Cricket World Cup

England to host 2019 Cricket World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2013

England has been confirmed as the host country for the 2019 Cricket World Cup, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

Gary Kirsten in ICC Cricket Committee

Gary Kirsten in ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

India coach Gary Kirsten was named in the International Cricket Council's Cricket Committee as representative of national coaches. He replaces Mickey Aurthur, who recently resigned as South Africa coach.

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Cricket has been shortlisted for potential inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games along with baseball-softball, flag football, lacrosse, breakdancing, karate, kickboxing, squash and motorsport.

Two new-ball rule unfair to finger spinners: Gambhir

Two new-ball rule unfair to finger spinners: Gambhir

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has urged the International Cricket Council to revisit the two new-ball rule in limited-over formats, saying it is "unfair" to finger spinners.

Cricket Buzz: Zimbabwe's Utseya reported for suspect action

Cricket Buzz: Zimbabwe's Utseya reported for suspect action

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Zimbabwe all-rounder Prosper Utseya has been reported for an illegal bowling action, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday.

Australia, WI cricketers raise awareness about AIDS

Australia, WI cricketers raise awareness about AIDS

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

Cricket players from Australia and the West Indies have taken part in coaching clinics with local children in Barbados to raise awareness and reduce stigma about HIV and AIDS in cricket-playing countries.

Cricketers act as Afghanistan's ambassadors

Cricketers act as Afghanistan's ambassadors

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

It has taken less than eight months for Afghanistan to jump from the fifth division of world cricket to one level below the major Test-playing countries. The team from the war-torn nation continued one of sport's unlikeliest success stories by winning the third division in Argentina last week, a six-team tournament which doubles as a qualifier for cricket's World Cup.

Historic milestone: India women to play Test at Lord's

Historic milestone: India women to play Test at Lord's

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Lord's, the 'home of cricket', will host its first-ever Women's Test between India and England in 2026, the ECB announced on Thursday.

Yuvraj celebrates spirit of cricket

Yuvraj celebrates spirit of cricket

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Team India batsman Yuvraj Singh will be a part of the International Cricket Council's global celebration of the spirit of cricket and will speak about his experience of playing in Pakistan on the governing body's special centenary year website. The initiative, named 'Catch the Spirit' centenary celebration, will feature each of the ICC's 104 members, who will be hosting activities inspired by the spirit of cricket as part the celebration, the governing body said.

Pak cricketers, officials to get Indian visas for blind World Cup

Pak cricketers, officials to get Indian visas for blind World Cup

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The PBCC said 'it strongly condemns this discriminating act of India as sports should be above regional politics'.

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

PCB says it has signed hosting rights agreement of 2025 Champions Trophy with ICC

Cricket in Olympics: Multi-billion dollar broadcast market, BCCI's push and ICC pitch perfect presentation

Cricket in Olympics: Multi-billion dollar broadcast market, BCCI's push and ICC pitch perfect presentation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A multi-billion dollar broadcast market, the game's most powerful board's positive intent and a perfect pitch by the global body based on a three-fold 'U-P-L' principle ensured cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Australian cricketers not under IPL investigation

Australian cricketers not under IPL investigation

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Cricket Australia (CA) has disputed reports that two Australian players were under investigation for corruption in last year's Indian Premier League (IPL).

'No written assurance from Pakistan on ODI World Cup participation'

'No written assurance from Pakistan on ODI World Cup participation'

Rediff.com10 May 2023

ICC said that Pakistan is yet to provide written assurance regarding their participation in the upcoming ODI World Cup in India.

Indian Cricket League signs Lara

Indian Cricket League signs Lara

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The West Indies batting legend will lead one of the newly-former league's teams.

'Unfortunate that cricket not considered for Olympics'

'Unfortunate that cricket not considered for Olympics'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Former India cricket captain Ajit Wadekar is hopeful that with T20 becoming popular, the sport has a chance of figuring in the Games in future.

NZ's Mitchell receives ICC Spirit of Cricket Award for 2021

NZ's Mitchell receives ICC Spirit of Cricket Award for 2021

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Daryl Mitchell won the award for his gesture of refusing to take a single in the high-pressure T20 World Cup semi-final against England in Abu Dhabi on November 10, 2021.

Spot-fixing: Safeguard cricket's sanctity, urges Ehsan Mani

Spot-fixing: Safeguard cricket's sanctity, urges Ehsan Mani

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Former International Cricketing Council president Ehsan Mani has urged the governing body to safeguard the sanctity of cricket following the spot-fixing scandals that has surrounded the Indian Premier League

WTC rollercoaster: India's rise, Pakistan's woes continue

WTC rollercoaster: India's rise, Pakistan's woes continue

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

India claimed the top spot in the World Test Championship standings

ODI World Cup: 'Pakistan have signed a participation agreement...'

ODI World Cup: 'Pakistan have signed a participation agreement...'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

ICC said that Pakistan had signed a participation agreement to compete in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup this year in October-November.

Meet India's middle-order dynamo for T20 World Cup

Meet India's middle-order dynamo for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Ravi Shastri expects big-hitting Shivam Dube to set the T20 World Cup alight

ICC approves concussion substitutes in cricket

ICC approves concussion substitutes in cricket

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The incoming player, who will be allowed to bat and bowl, must be deemed a "like for like" replacement approved by the match referee.