News for 'International Cricket Council'

PCB says Champions Trophy going nowhere

PCB says Champions Trophy going nowhere

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

A PCB source said that the presence of a large International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation, including broadcast, hospitality and event operations officials, is an affirmation that the event is on schedule in Pakistan.

Windies cricketer Thomas suspended for alleged match fixing

Windies cricketer Thomas suspended for alleged match fixing

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'In collaboration with ICC and the West Indies Players' Association (WIPA), CWI remains committed to sensitizing and educating our players and officials on anti-corruption in sports.'

What Jay Shah told IOC boss Bach...

What Jay Shah told IOC boss Bach...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The duo met at the IOC's headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland and discussed about cricket's future in the Olympic programme.

Karunaratne's century of Tests ends in heartbreak

Karunaratne's century of Tests ends in heartbreak

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Karunaratne, 36, scored 7222 runs in Tests at a healthy average of nearly 40, including a top score of 244. He also played 50 ODIs, scoring 1,316 runs.

BCCI treasurer sworn in as Maha minister

BCCI treasurer sworn in as Maha minister

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Shelar is the second official from the incumbent committee to move on from his post after Jay Shah, who moved on from his post as the BCCI secretary to the chairman of the International Cricket Council.

How Jay Shah plans to aid cricket's growth in Africa

How Jay Shah plans to aid cricket's growth in Africa

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Asian Cricket Council is set to play a role in helping grow the game in Africa through a plan prepared by ACC chief Jay Shah.

Cricket set for Olympic glory: T20s for 2028 LA Games!

Cricket set for Olympic glory: T20s for 2028 LA Games!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

ICC banking on T20 for cricket's inclusion in Olympics

Here's how much Champions Trophy winners will get...

Here's how much Champions Trophy winners will get...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The total prize pool has increased by an impressive 53 percent from the 2017 edition, reaching $6.9 million (Rs 57.3 crore).

SEE: Phillips takes a screamer!

SEE: Phillips takes a screamer!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

But the 28 year old wasn't done. After his stupendous effort with the bat, he had more entertainment to offer in the field.

Pakistan arrive in Dubai for India tie without star batter

Pakistan arrive in Dubai for India tie without star batter

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Pakistan cricket team arrived in Dubai on Thursday for their crucial Champions Trophy clash against India, hoping to bounce back after their opening loss to New Zealand.

A big blow to NZ in race to WTC final

A big blow to NZ in race to WTC final

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

It means the inaugural World Test Championship winners face a tough ask to qualify for next year's one-off Test in June 2025, with two wins against England and several other results also needing to go their way if they are to reach the Lord's decider.

'We Cannot Send Them To Pakistan'

'We Cannot Send Them To Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

According to recent developments, the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the PCB have reportedly reached an in-principle agreement to adopt a hybrid model for global tournaments hosted in Pakistan or India until 2027.

Asia Cup in UAE: India-Pak set for explosive showdown

Asia Cup in UAE: India-Pak set for explosive showdown

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

The men's Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28, Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Saturday.

PCB adamant about holding Champions Trophy final in Lahore

PCB adamant about holding Champions Trophy final in Lahore

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The source said that the PCB is expecting to get some sort of viable answer from the BCCI officials at the upcoming meeting on the progress they have made (if any) on seeking clearance from their government to send their team to Pakistan early next year for the tournament.

At UNSC, India calls for 'pragmatic engagement' with Taliban

At UNSC, India calls for 'pragmatic engagement' with Taliban

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

India told the UN Security Council that it calls for a pragmatic engagement with the Taliban, underlining that a focus on only punitive measures will ensure a 'business as usual' approach.

PIX: When you love cricket so much...

PIX: When you love cricket so much...

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Sanjida Islam nailed her poses with the bat in her hand.

'Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket?'

'Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh has slammed the ICC and top cricket boards, including the BCCI, for not caring about Test cricket after South Africa named a depleted red-ball squad for the tour of New Zealand.

Will lack of facilities push cricket out of 2026 Asiad?

Will lack of facilities push cricket out of 2026 Asiad?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Venue woes present but organisers keen on cricket in next Asian Games in Japan

Super Sunday! India To Play Pakistan In Asia Cup Final

Super Sunday! India To Play Pakistan In Asia Cup Final

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Pakistan beat Bangladesh, set up first ever Asia Cup final date against India

Manohar's contribution to Indian cricket invaluable: BCCI

Manohar's contribution to Indian cricket invaluable: BCCI

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The 59-year-old, former BCCI president, mailed his resignation letter to ICC CEO Dave Richardson without clarifying the exact reason for this sudden move to end what was to be a two-year-tenure.

'Why can't the Indian cricket team come to Pakistan?'

'Why can't the Indian cricket team come to Pakistan?'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

There is a "very real possibility" that Pakistan will boycott this year's World Cup in India if they lose hosting rights to the Asia Cup

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'It's been a slow moving car crash up to now and now it's kind of like, bang -- impact has been made.'

Like ICC's T20 World Cup Anthem?

Like ICC's T20 World Cup Anthem?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'It's an anthem of unity and the goal was echo the spirit of every boundary crossed and wicket taken in this wonderful, timeless sport.'

Trump Won't Decide What Happens Next In The War

Trump Won't Decide What Happens Next In The War

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

'The next two to three weeks will not be decided in Washington.' 'They will be decided in Tehran, in whatever calculation Iran makes about the costs of continued resistance against the costs of appearing to have yielded.'

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

Chennai pitch rated 'very good' by ICC

Chennai pitch rated 'very good' by ICC

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The ICC has rated Chennai's M A Chidambaram Stadium pitch, used for India's Test match against Bangladesh in September, as 'very good'

Maha cabinet clears land policy for 'third Mumbai' push

Maha cabinet clears land policy for 'third Mumbai' push

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a land acquisition and allotment policy for development projects in the 'Third Mumbai' area near the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu), along with other key infrastructure and development initiatives across the state.

Billy Bowden dropped from NZ's international umpiring panel

Billy Bowden dropped from NZ's international umpiring panel

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

New Zealand's best-known and most highly-rated umpire was axed from New Zealand Cricket's international panel after standing in 84 Tests and 200 One-day internationals during a 21-year career.

Champions Trophy tour kicks off in Pakistan

Champions Trophy tour kicks off in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

According to a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official, the trophy tour would begin from Skardu in northern Pakistan.

Change imminent in point system in next WTC cycle?

Change imminent in point system in next WTC cycle?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

The current WTC system awards the same number of points -- 12 for a win, six for a tie and four for a draw -- which has given rise to discontent that India, England and Australia -- the Big Three in cricket -- "are disadvantaged as they play more games against each other".

Olympic body takes control of Cricket South Africa

Olympic body takes control of Cricket South Africa

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'The ICC have also expressed some concerns (about the running of CSA) and we believe our decision is warranted, and that it will be embraced by the ICC.'

IPL: SRH-HCA fiasco ends

IPL: SRH-HCA fiasco ends

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

HCA has assured SRH of full cooperation in a professional manner moving forward.

Siraj fined for Adelaide Test altercation, Head sanctioned!

Siraj fined for Adelaide Test altercation, Head sanctioned!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The two players also received one demerit point each on their disciplinary records, marking their first offence within the last 24 months.

Never seen a champion team denied trophy: Suryakumar

Never seen a champion team denied trophy: Suryakumar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Indian team refused to take the trophy from Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Pakistan Cricket Board chief and known for his vocal anti-India stand.

ICC should step in to save WI cricket: Buchanan

ICC should step in to save WI cricket: Buchanan

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Former Australian coach John Buchanan has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to launch a dramatic "intervention" to save West Indian cricket.

Will Pakistan host Champions Trophy without India?

Will Pakistan host Champions Trophy without India?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Pakistan on Thursday said that no back channel diplomacy was going on with India after the neighbouring country refused to send its cricket team for the Champions Trophy

The first ever player to receive red card in cricket...

The first ever player to receive red card in cricket...

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Trinbago Knight Riders became the first cricket team to receive a red card on Sunday, with Sunil Narine paying the penalty for his team's slow over-rate.

ICC may tweak two-ball rule in ODIs

ICC may tweak two-ball rule in ODIs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Format-change for U19 men's World Cup

Why India-Pak clash in Asia Cup will go on as planned

Why India-Pak clash in Asia Cup will go on as planned

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

In multilateral contests, it would go by the Olympic Charter, which prohibits any discrimination based on political issues, which is why the government has stated that it would not stop Pakistan from coming to India for international events.

WI CEO slams ICC for sabotaging cricket in Caribbean

WI CEO slams ICC for sabotaging cricket in Caribbean

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Talking on the Wisden Cricket Monthly Podcast, Grave said that he is sick of the phrase that the 'world cricket needs a strong West Indies' team', especially when it is doing all it can to weaken it.