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ICC calls meeting on World Test Championships

ICC calls meeting on World Test Championships

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

The International Cricket Council has called a meeting with MCC, custodian of the game's law, to discuss the possibility of hosting a World Test Championship, according to media reports in London.

CAB Awards: Akash Deep steals spotlight with special honour

CAB Awards: Akash Deep steals spotlight with special honour

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

India pacer Akash Deep received a special award for his impressive performance in the recent Test series in England during annual Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) awards in Kolkata on Saturday.

'Weaker BCCI means weaker Bangladesh cricket'?

'Weaker BCCI means weaker Bangladesh cricket'?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

"We don't want any member country to get hurt. Especially India as they have always supported us. If India becomes weak, we also become weak."

ICC chief warns against T20 overkill

ICC chief warns against T20 overkill

Rediff.com15 May 2008

New ICC chief Haroon Lorgat said it was important that the expanding Twenty20 format did not dominate the Test and 50-over game.

Australian cricket team 'comfortable' with London security

Australian cricket team 'comfortable' with London security

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The Australian cricket board said it is comfortable with the level of security provided to their Champions Trophy team following Saturday night's attack in London that killed seven people.

ICC denies allowing Aamir to play domestic cricket

ICC denies allowing Aamir to play domestic cricket

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has dismissed media reports in Pakistan that banned left arm pacer, Muhammad Aamir had been allowed to resume playing domestic cricket by them.

Should T20 cricket be part of the Olympics?

Should T20 cricket be part of the Olympics?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has urged the sport's ruling body to try to get the game's Twenty20 international format into the Olympics.

MCC call for T20 at 2024 Olympics

MCC call for T20 at 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

The MCC World Cricket committee has called for the inclusion of Twenty20 cricket at the 2024 Olympics. It believes it could lead to "a potential boost" in the sport's profile.

Decision Review System recommended for all Tests

Decision Review System recommended for all Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2011

The International Cricket Council's rule-making committee recommended unanimously on Wednesday the adoption of the Decision Review System (DRS) in all international matches.

Cricket bats set to get smaller and thinner...

Cricket bats set to get smaller and thinner...

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

The modern day cricket has 'tilted too far in the batsman's favour' according to the Marylebone Cricket Club's World Cricket Committee and its no surprise that they have come down hard on limiting the sizes and edges of cricket bats.

Steve Smith voted ICC Cricketer of the Year

Steve Smith voted ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Indian players failed to make a mark as Australians and South Africans swept the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Annual Awards with Steve Smith clinching the coveted trophies of Cricketer of the Year and the Test Cricketer of the Year.

Cricketers to be educated on off-field behaviour

Cricketers to be educated on off-field behaviour

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

With the #MeToo movement taking the world by storm, sexual harassment came up for discussion at the three-day ICC Board meetings in Singapore, which concluded on Saturday.

ICC suffers heavy losses in hosting T20 World Cup

ICC suffers heavy losses in hosting T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday formed a three-member committee to "review the delivery" of the T20 World Cup which was co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies last month.

2007 World Cup may have 16 teams

2007 World Cup may have 16 teams

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

Cricket Buzz: Gill's fifty puts India 'A' in control

Cricket Buzz: Gill's fifty puts India 'A' in control

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Young Shubman Gill was back in form with an unbeaten 66 after India 'A' bowlers set the platform, dismissing South Africa 'A' for 164 on the first day of the Unofficial Test.

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.

India deny Champions Trophy pullout threat

India deny Champions Trophy pullout threat

Rediff.com13 May 2013

India have no plans to pull out of next month's Champions Trophy over a rumbling controversy surrounding a former Indian player's election to an International Cricket Council (ICC) panel, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday.

Why is BCCI grateful to the ICC?

Why is BCCI grateful to the ICC?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The ICC from the next cycle will award the same prize money to men's and women's champions and runners-up teams at its global events.

Jay Shah elected unopposed as next ICC chairman

Jay Shah elected unopposed as next ICC chairman

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Jay Shah will take over as the next chairman of the ICC in December after he emerged as the sole nominee for the high-profile job

BCCI boss part of ICC committee

BCCI boss part of ICC committee

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The International Cricket Council seemed to have mend fences with the Board of Control for Cricket in India as president Anurag Thakur is now officially a part of the powerful Finance and Commercial Affairs after completion of its board meeting, in Cape Town, on Friday.

Current situation not in best interest of cricketers: BCCI chief

Current situation not in best interest of cricketers: BCCI chief

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur conceded that the current crisis facing the BCCI is not in the best interest of cricketers but the Board will have to keep everything on hold till Supreme Court gives it's verdict on January 3.

Who is the next BCCI secretary?

Who is the next BCCI secretary?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

With Jay Shah taking over as International Cricket Council's youngest chairman on December 1, the role of secretary in the mighty BCCI lies vacant and as officials wonder who the replacement might be, they have time to figure out the next course of action.

Jayadevan seeks Kumble's assistance on VJD system

Jayadevan seeks Kumble's assistance on VJD system

Rediff.com1 May 2013

V Jayadevan, who devised the VJD System for calculating target scores in interrupted limited-overs matches, requested the ICC cricket committee's chairman Anil Kumble to include his appeal in its agenda at its meeting later this year.

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on 'leave' after internal probe

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on 'leave' after internal probe

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

International Cricket Council Chief Executive Manu Sawhney has been sent on 'leave' after his conduct came under the scanner during an internal investigation by audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and may resign before his term ends.

Pakistan Cricket Board sends legal notice to BCCI

Pakistan Cricket Board sends legal notice to BCCI

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday sent a legal notice to the Board of Control for Cricket in India, initiating proceedings to seek compensation from the Indian Cricket Board for not honouring the memorandum of understanding (MoU) to play six bilateral series between 2015 and 2023.

'You learn something in cricket every day'

'You learn something in cricket every day'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'I like to perform when there are challenges.' 'In cricket, when you get easy performances or easy wickets, then it's no fun.' 'But when you have to fight and perform in challenging conditions, then that feeling is something else.'

No cricket during high pollution! ICC set to issue guidelines...

No cricket during high pollution! ICC set to issue guidelines...

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

The International Cricket Council is likely to incorporate air pollution in its 'Playing Conditions' clause, having taken a serious note of the plight of Sri Lankan cricketers during the recently-concluded Test match against India in New Delhi.

Lorgat appointed Cricket South Africa's new CEO

Lorgat appointed Cricket South Africa's new CEO

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Former International Cricket Council CEO Haroon Lorgat was on Saturday appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Cricket South Africa (CSA), replacing the controversial Gerald Majola.

Lodha report: Desperate BCCI calls for Working Committee meeting ahead of SGM

Lodha report: Desperate BCCI calls for Working Committee meeting ahead of SGM

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The SGM has been convened to figure out a way forward after being told sternly by the country's apex court to 'fall in line' with the far-reaching consequences of the report.

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.

Prospect of floodlit Tests fades into distance

Prospect of floodlit Tests fades into distance

Rediff.com22 May 2010

Floodlit day-night Test cricket receded further into the distance Friday when the International Cricket Council (ICC) said at least 18 months' research needs to be done on different coloured balls.

PCB chief Raja to visit India

PCB chief Raja to visit India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

Rameez Raja will discuss resumption of cricketing ties with India when he attends the ICC Cricket Committee Management meeting between Spetember 17-20.

'Test cricket is going to fizzle out as a mainstream attraction'

'Test cricket is going to fizzle out as a mainstream attraction'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Former England captain Andrew Strauss has said the skewed distribution of power among the India-led big three in ICC can lead to a situation in future when the "rich will only get richer and the poor poorer".

What new IOC chief Coventry said on India's 2036 Olympics bid

What new IOC chief Coventry said on India's 2036 Olympics bid

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Newly-elected International Olympic Committee president Kristy Coventry was expectedly guarded on India's bid to stage the 2036 Olympic Games.

Will cricket get the nod for 2024 Olympic Games?

Will cricket get the nod for 2024 Olympic Games?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Cricket, a sport dominated by Britain and former British colonies such as Australia and India, has only once featured in a Games - in Paris in 1900.

'Strongly believe ODIs should be World Cups only'

'Strongly believe ODIs should be World Cups only'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The new president of MCC Mark Nicholas wants the ODI format to be played exclusively in the World Cup in a bid to protect the format that is losing its importance and the rise of T20I format over the period of time.

BCCI panel to draw up norms for victory celebrations

BCCI panel to draw up norms for victory celebrations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

BCCI forms 3-member committee to formulate guidelines to avoid incidents like Bengaluru stampede

National Anti-Doping Agency can't dope test Indian cricketers: BCCI

National Anti-Doping Agency can't dope test Indian cricketers: BCCI

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

BCCI has said that government body has no jurisdiction to conduct dopes tests on Indian cricketers.

ICC proposes free hits for ODIs

ICC proposes free hits for ODIs

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

The move should encourage bowlers to reduce the number of extras and help matches finish on time.

ICC to stick to neutral umpires

ICC to stick to neutral umpires

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Sunil Gavaskar, chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee, said the neutral umpire system eliminates the suspicion of bias.