News for 'International Cricket Council'

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.

PIX: Williamson, Ravindra tons power NZ into Champions Trophy final

PIX: Williamson, Ravindra tons power NZ into Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

New Zealand booked their place in the final of the Champions Trophy against India after a 50-run victory over South Africa.

Haroon Lorgat to join Sri Lanka Cricket as consultant

Haroon Lorgat to join Sri Lanka Cricket as consultant

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat is all set to join Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) as a consultant.

Granted visa, Amir to resume international career in New Zealand

Granted visa, Amir to resume international career in New Zealand

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Tainted Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir will resume his international cricket career in New Zealand as immigration officials granted him a visa following a five-year ban and jail time for indulging in spot-fixing during the 2010 tour of England.

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.

Cricket Canada seeks Indian visas for Pak players

Cricket Canada seeks Indian visas for Pak players

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

Cricket Canada has urged the International Cricket Council to help its three Pakistan-born players obtain visas to enter India for the World Cup, which gets underway in the sub-continent on February 19.

What the former cricketers are saying about 'big three' ICC revamp

What the former cricketers are saying about 'big three' ICC revamp

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

One of the South Africa's most iconic cricketers, Jonty Rhodes, has said that Cricket South Africa should not be too fearful yet that world cricket power will suddenly become lopsidedly placed into the hands of a 'big three'-India, England and Australia.

Cricket may use lie detectors to fight corruption

Cricket may use lie detectors to fight corruption

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

The Marylebone Cricket Club is contemplating proposing to the International Cricket Council the use of lie detectors on players in order to clean the sport of corruption, especially spot and match-fixing.

Will rain wreck India vs Pakistan Super 4 clash?

Will rain wreck India vs Pakistan Super 4 clash?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Colombo weather forecast remains somewhat ominous, with a 70% chance of rain predicted for Sunday morning

Government takes over Zimbabwe cricket

Government takes over Zimbabwe cricket

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

Zimbabwean officials said they are prepared for any repercussions including the possibility of the country losing its Test status.

'Cricket's golden era is ending'

'Cricket's golden era is ending'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

Top teams need to find young players to replace their retiring big names, says ICC chief Malcolm Speed.

ICC Awards: Trott named ICC cricketer of the year

ICC Awards: Trott named ICC cricketer of the year

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

England batsman Jonathan Trott was named International Cricket Council (ICC) cricketer of the year on Monday for his achievements during 2011 when he compiled 1,042 runs at an average of 65.12 in 12 Tests.

ICC's double standards? 'Why aren't India and Pakistan banned?'

ICC's double standards? 'Why aren't India and Pakistan banned?'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The BCCI has refused to send its team to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy and there speculation that the entire tournament could be moved out of the country.

Lorgat warns of unregulated cash in cricket

Lorgat warns of unregulated cash in cricket

Rediff.com8 Aug 2009

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has warned about the potential downside of the inflow of huge amounts of money into cricket and said unregulated cash flow could harm the development of the game. In his annual report for 2008-09, ICC's Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said while the ICC welcomed innovation and enterprise in taking the game to new audiences, they must be done in a manner that benefited the game.

Cricket is resilient, strong and still developing'

Cricket is resilient, strong and still developing'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Cricket has emerged stronger and more diverse than ever before as it coped with "substantial challenges" over the century by gone, observes the International Cricket Council. ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat said when the two-day ICC History Conference looked back at the past 100 years of the game as part of its centenary year celebrations, it was clear that the sport was "resilient, strong and still developing".

Champions Trophy: Pakistan relents; India's matches in UAE

Champions Trophy: Pakistan relents; India's matches in UAE

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board is willing to make 'adjustments' in the schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy, with matches involving India taking place in the UAE.

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.

D/L system for domestic cricket

D/L system for domestic cricket

Rediff.com29 May 2006

The BCCI has recommended introduction of Duckworth-Lewis system in domestic cricket for rain-interrupted games

Three more Pakistan cricketers in spot-fix probe

Three more Pakistan cricketers in spot-fix probe

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Three more Pakistan players are under scrutiny for spot-fixing, a Pakistan Cricket Board source said. 'The PCB today had discussions with these players and has told them to submit details of their assets and accounts,' he added, after attending a PCB integrity committee meeting.

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

'Even in PlayStation games, he was keen to win.'

South Africa lodges official complaint against Cricket Australia

South Africa lodges official complaint against Cricket Australia

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Cricket South Africa lodged a formal complaint with the International Cricket Council over Cricket Australia's decision to indefinitely postpone next month's three-match Test series.

BCCI Central Contracts: Will Rohit, Kohli lose A+ status?

BCCI Central Contracts: Will Rohit, Kohli lose A+ status?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

There are some speculations over some rejigging in the A+ category following the retirement of stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja from T20 Internationals.

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

'Indian cricket doesn't need Olympics to grow'

'Indian cricket doesn't need Olympics to grow'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Athens Olympics silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says instead of clashing with WADA on the 'whereabouts' clause, the ICC and BCCI should formulate a dope testing norm that is better suited to the sport and ensure regular testing to keep the sport free of dope-criminals.

'AB undoubtedly one of cricket's great entertainers'

'AB undoubtedly one of cricket's great entertainers'

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The International Cricket Council congratulated former South Africa Test captain AB de Villiers for an illustrious 14-year international career that saw him excel across all three formats of the game.

England gives cricket the boot

England gives cricket the boot

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

'PCB, Pakistan cricket structure in need of major overhaul'

'PCB, Pakistan cricket structure in need of major overhaul'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Former president of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Ehsan Mani has said that Pakistan Cricket Board ( PCB) and the country's cricket structure are in "need of a major overhaul" following Pakistan's defeat at the hands of fast-rising Bangladesh.

'Asif, Butt can return to competitive cricket after Sep 1'

'Asif, Butt can return to competitive cricket after Sep 1'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Pakistani cricketers Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt will be free to return to competitive action on Sept. 2 after serving bans for involvement in match-fixing, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday.

Resumption of Indo-Pak cricket not possible: Pawar

Resumption of Indo-Pak cricket not possible: Pawar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

International Cricket Council president Sharad Pawar has said a resumption of cricket ties between India and Pakistan is on hold for now.

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'.

'In a way India's business houses are running Pakistan cricket'

'In a way India's business houses are running Pakistan cricket'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ramiz Raja says the PCB can 'collapse' if India wants as 90 per cent of the ICC's funding comes from that country, which effectively means that the sport is being run by 'India's business houses'.

Cricket Buzz: Cairns probed by British police over corruption, fixing

Cricket Buzz: Cairns probed by British police over corruption, fixing

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has reportedly been interviewed by British police in London regarding their investigation into allegations of corruption and match-fixing.

'ICL does not satisfy norms of authorised cricket'

'ICL does not satisfy norms of authorised cricket'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

In a statement that could worsen the already-strained relationship between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Indian Cricket League, Lalit Modi said the International Cricket Council cannot grant sanction to the 'rebel' league as it does not satisfy the norms of 'authorised cricket'.

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.

ICC to continue dope-testing in cricket

ICC to continue dope-testing in cricket

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Dope-testing on players will carry on as the International Cricket Council (ICC) continues negotiations with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over the controversial "whereabouts" clause, the ICC said on Wednesday. The ICC implemented the new WADA code on January 1, according to which players are supposed to reveal details of their location for an hour every day for the next three months to an ICC-nominated officer.

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.

Azhar's name off the stand? He says no way!

Azhar's name off the stand? He says no way!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin plans to approach the Telangana High Court to challenge the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) Ombudsman's order to remove his name from the North Stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Indian ascent augurs well for Test cricket: Lorgat

Indian ascent augurs well for Test cricket: Lorgat

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on hailed India's rise as the number one Test team in the world and said it augurs well for the longer version of the game.