News for 'International Cricket Council on Wednesday'

Battle royale for BCCI media rights

Battle royale for BCCI media rights

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Who will win the BCCI media rights? Star or Sony?

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Will Roger Binny replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI President?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The former India all-rounder and member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team's name appeared on the BCCI's Draft Electoral Rolls (on the BCCI's website) for the October 18 elections and Annual General Meeting as a representative of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, instead of KSCA secretary Santosh Menon.

Cricket Buzz: Windies captain Holder banned

Cricket Buzz: Windies captain Holder banned

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

West Indies captain Jason Holder will miss the third and final Test against England after being banned by the International Cricket Council because of his team's slow over rate during the second match in Antigua.

ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average' after Pakistan v England Test

ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average' after Pakistan v England Test

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'I found the pitch to be below average as per the ICC guidelines'

South Africa's Zubayr Hamza Tests positive for banned substance

South Africa's Zubayr Hamza Tests positive for banned substance

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'The positive test relates to the substance Furosemide, which is not a performance enhancing substance, and Zubayr has been able to identify how the substance entered his system.'

Lister first COVID-19 replacement in New Zealand

Lister first COVID-19 replacement in New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The International Cricket Council approved rule changes that allow players to be replaced if they are feeling unwell or display COVID-19 symptoms and then return to the game if tests are negative.

UAE player gets 14-year ban for match-fixing

UAE player gets 14-year ban for match-fixing

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Chhayakar was found guilty by an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal of attempting to influence aspects of the UAE's one-day international series in Zimbabwe in 2019

'We'll come out with policy to prevent pre-determined retirement'

'We'll come out with policy to prevent pre-determined retirement'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The trend of players plying their trade in overseas leagues right after their retirement from international cricket or IPL has irked the board.

Cricket's lost chance

Cricket's lost chance

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Given the relative paucity of cricket this year, Test cricket has emerged as a healer for deprived fans, notes Dhruv Munjal.

SEE: India's batting star Jemimah grooves in Melbourne

SEE: India's batting star Jemimah grooves in Melbourne

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Before the start of the Women's T20 World Cup match against New Zealand, India's top-order batsman Jemimah Rodrigues was seen shaking a leg at the entrance alley of the Junction Oval stadium in Melbourne. Rodrigues was not alone, as she was joined by an off-duty security guard and the duo danced to a song from the recently-released Bollywood flick Love Aaj Kal.

Test cricket losing identity because of commerce-driven T20, says new documentary

Test cricket losing identity because of commerce-driven T20, says new documentary

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A new documentary titled 'Death of a Gentleman' raises fresh doubts about the future of Test cricket and asks if the game is losing its identity in the face of stiff competition from commerce-driven Twenty20.

Former SL player Lokuhettige gets eight-year ban for fixing

Former SL player Lokuhettige gets eight-year ban for fixing

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Former Sri Lankan all-rounder Dilhara Lokuhettige has been banned from cricket for eight years due to corruption, the International Cricket Council said on Monday.

SA's Hamza banned for nine months over pill mix-up

SA's Hamza banned for nine months over pill mix-up

Rediff.com18 May 2022

South Africa Test batter Zubayr Hamza has been suspended for nine months after accidentally taking his father's heart medication that contained the banned substance Furosemide, ruling him out of the tour of England later this year.

ICC charges and suspends Hong Kong cricketer over fixing

ICC charges and suspends Hong Kong cricketer over fixing

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Hong Kong international Irfan Ahmed has been charged and provisionally suspended for failing to report an alleged fixing approach, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement on Tuesday.

NZ thrash Sri Lanka in second T20 to level series

NZ thrash Sri Lanka in second T20 to level series

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Seifert smashed six sixes in his 43-ball blitz as New Zealand romped home

Ex-England player Ballance hits century on debut for Zimbabwe

Ex-England player Ballance hits century on debut for Zimbabwe

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Gary Ballance joins Kepler Wessels as the only players to have scored centuries for two countries.

'Women's cricket is here to stay; BCCI has also realised it'

'Women's cricket is here to stay; BCCI has also realised it'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

India may have lost in the final at the Women's ODI World Cup in England earlier this year, but the team's excellent showing in the tournament was a huge fillip for the sport in the country, believes Ratnakar Shetty, in-charge of BCCI women's cricket.

ICC suspends Zimbabwe's Waller over illegal bowling action

ICC suspends Zimbabwe's Waller over illegal bowling action

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council confirmed that an independent analysis has found the bowling action of Zimbabwe's Malcolm Waller to be illegal.

Delhi air not ideal, but we have to play: Bangladesh coach

Delhi air not ideal, but we have to play: Bangladesh coach

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The ICC says it is monitoring the air quality in smog-shrouded New Delhi ahead of the World Cup match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on Monday.

Will World Test championship revive the longest format of cricket?

Will World Test championship revive the longest format of cricket?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'We are trying to see whether Test championship can generate interest'

Check out the T20 World Cup anthem

Check out the T20 World Cup anthem

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The International Cricket Council on Thursday launched the official anthem of the upcoming T20 World Cup along with a campaign film featuring 'avatars' of Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli and West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard.

Rain, Drama, Controversial DRS: Australia's Boxing Day battle vs Pak

Rain, Drama, Controversial DRS: Australia's Boxing Day battle vs Pak

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Australia make solid start to Boxing Day Test in rainy Melbourne

Sri Lanka fire cricket selectors ahead of World T20

Sri Lanka fire cricket selectors ahead of World T20

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Sri Lanka Cricket has sacked the national cricket selection committee ahead of International Cricket Council World T20 which begins with the qualifiers, on Tuesday, in India.

Authorities investigate fraudulent activity in South Africa cricket

Authorities investigate fraudulent activity in South Africa cricket

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Cricket South Africa (CSA) is investigating potentially fraudulent activities by an international syndicate attempting to corrupt the domestic game, it said in a statement on Friday.

FICA urges ICC to address payment delays, other issues

FICA urges ICC to address payment delays, other issues

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'We continue to urge decision makers to work with FICA at global level, and players' associations at domestic level, to develop joint solutions to issues ... many of which are likely to be exacerbated by the current global situation.'

New ICC boss Jay Shah to continue as BCCI secretary till...

New ICC boss Jay Shah to continue as BCCI secretary till...

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

No election for BCCI secretary's post at BCCI's Annual General Body Meeting later this month.

Jay Shah to head ICC's Finance and Commercials Affairs committee

Jay Shah to head ICC's Finance and Commercials Affairs committee

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Shah will have the responsibility of heading ICC's most important committee. Al the major financial policy decisions are taken by the F&CA committee before it is ratified by the ICC board

Now, standing tickets for India-Pakistan WC clash at MCG!

Now, standing tickets for India-Pakistan WC clash at MCG!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Over 4000 standing room tickets will be available for 30 Australian dollars and sold on a first come first serve basis.

Kohli hails Jhulan Goswami with a special message

Kohli hails Jhulan Goswami with a special message

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Jhulan inspired many women to take up sport, says Virat Kohli

More corruption in cricket?

More corruption in cricket?

Rediff.com10 May 2019

ICC suspends Zoysa, Gunawardene alleging corruption in T10 league

Hope ICC suspending SLC doesn't affect our schedule: Mendis

Hope ICC suspending SLC doesn't affect our schedule: Mendis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

A concerned Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis on Sunday hoped the ICC's suspension of the nation's cricket body will not affect the upcoming fixtures of the national team and the preparations for the men's U19 World Cup in Colombo early next year.

ICC charges Indian umpire for anti-corruption violation

ICC charges Indian umpire for anti-corruption violation

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The ICC did not specify the incidents related to the breach.

Cricket Buzz: Aus paceman Siddle retires from internationals

Cricket Buzz: Aus paceman Siddle retires from internationals

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Siddle broke the news to his team mates at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday after being released from the squad for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Sydney.

Biggest transfer in IPL history? AB teases Rohit's move

Biggest transfer in IPL history? AB teases Rohit's move

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

AB de Villiers said that if Mumbai Indians (MI) star and Indian skipper Rohit Sharma moves to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), it would be a massive headline-making move

Sehwag's solution to empty stands at ICC WC...

Sehwag's solution to empty stands at ICC WC...

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

A massive turnout can be expected at Ahmedabad, however, when India face arch-rivals Pakistan on October 14.

Pakistan Cricket Board ready to counter India at ICC meeting

Pakistan Cricket Board ready to counter India at ICC meeting

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The Pakistan Cricket Board has prepared a counter in case the Board of Control for Cricket in India decides to boycott the June 16 World Cup game in Manchester in the wake of Pulwama terror attack.

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Cricket will mark its return to the Commonwealth Games after a gap of 24 years with India taking on Australia on July 29 in the 2022 Birmingham edition.

Brearley, McCullum warn domestic T20 leagues pose a threat to Test cricket

Brearley, McCullum warn domestic T20 leagues pose a threat to Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Mike Brearley and Brendon McCullum warned of "a looming potential crisis" in international cricket and stated the game could soon reach a "point of no return" as it struggles to compete with T20 leagues across the world.

Australian cricketers unhappy with current pay system

Australian cricketers unhappy with current pay system

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Australia's cricketers have demanded a review of performance-related pay for contracted players who stand to take another financial hit after an under-strength One-Day International team was defeated by New Zealand last week.

ICC mulling league system for Test cricket

ICC mulling league system for Test cricket

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

A two-division league system for Test cricket could be established in three years in a bid to improve standards in the longest form of the game, International Cricket Council chief executive Dave Richardson said on Wednesday.