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How ICC plans to prevent fixing at 2019 World Cup

How ICC plans to prevent fixing at 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Tll the 10 participating teams at the upcoming 2019 World Cup will have a dedicated anti-corruption officer attached with it to deliver a corruption-free tournament

Amir's return to cricket will take some time, says ICC

Amir's return to cricket will take some time, says ICC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Acknowledging the receipt of Pakistan Cricket Board's request letter for tainted pacer Mohammad Amir's early return to cricket, International Cricket Council chief executive officer Dave Richardson on Monday said that the international body has taken note of the issue but the matter will take some time to get resolved.

Australia's WTC Final squad revealed: Hazlewood makes the cut

Australia's WTC Final squad revealed: Hazlewood makes the cut

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Hazlewood makes the cut as Australia confirm WTC final squad

India fined match fee for slow over rate in Sydney

India fined match fee for slow over rate in Sydney

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Virat Kohli's men were found one over short of their target in the stipulated time and were penalised

Best-of-three WTC final not realistic, says ICC

Best-of-three WTC final not realistic, says ICC

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

ICC acting CEO Geoff Allardice said that would be possible only 'in a perfect world'.

ICC's Cricket Committee 'concerned' about quality of Test pitches

ICC's Cricket Committee 'concerned' about quality of Test pitches

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The high-powered International Cricket Council's Cricket Committee, chaired by former India captain Anil Kumble, on Friday expressed concerns about the "quality of Test pitches", especially the tendency of home teams to prepare tailor-made strips that suit them.

Meet new ICC chairman

Meet new ICC chairman

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Greg Barclay has been elected as the International Cricket Council's new independent chairman

India's Lakshmi first woman on ICC international panel of match referees

India's Lakshmi first woman on ICC international panel of match referees

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The 51-year-old , who first officiated as a match referee in domestic women's cricket in 2008-09, will be eligible to referee international games with immediate effect.

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.

Set-to-retire Taufel may umpire IPL matches

Set-to-retire Taufel may umpire IPL matches

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Simon Taufel, the world's best umpire, may join the Board of Control for Cricket in India's multi-million dollar Twenty20 venture after his contract with the International Cricket Council expires on March 31.

ICC officials have no regard for greats: Kapil

ICC officials have no regard for greats: Kapil

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Appalled at the International Cricket Council's all-time greats' list, the legendary Kapil Dev on Friday said the ratings make a mockery of legendary players like Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar who "served the game with unmatched devotion". The ICC came out with its list of all time greats of the game with Matthew Hayden at 10th and 18th places in the Tests and ODIs list while Tendulkar and Gavaskar languished at lower rungs.

No Hybrid Model? PCB names venues for Champions Trophy

No Hybrid Model? PCB names venues for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

PCB continued to insist that the tournament will stay in Pakistan despite speculation of a 'hybrid model' being under consideration to ensure India's participation.

Kohli or Tendulkar: Who Reigns Supreme in ODIs?

Kohli or Tendulkar: Who Reigns Supreme in ODIs?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

While others have faded somewhat recently, Kohli has been burning brightly, and pulling ahead of his peers.

Akram's comments irk ICC

Akram's comments irk ICC

Rediff.com11 Dec 2005

ICC president Ehsan Mani said the game's governing would be sending the former Pakistan all-rounder a restraining letter.

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

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

CSA, BCCI deal sad day for cricket, says SA Cricketers' Association

CSA, BCCI deal sad day for cricket, says SA Cricketers' Association

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) on Tuesday described the curtailed India-South Africa series as a sad day for the sport and said cricket in the country would be at an overall loss due to this decision.

'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.

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.

Staging T20 World Cup unrealistic amid COVID-19: Cricket Australia

Staging T20 World Cup unrealistic amid COVID-19: Cricket Australia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Last week, the International Cricket Council (ICC), after a board meeting, said a decision regarding the tournament will be made next month.

ICC accepts Kamal's resignation

ICC accepts Kamal's resignation

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The ICC Board will now consider the vacant position of the ICC president at its forthcoming meeting in Dubai on April 15 and 16.

Wrong to say Test cricket is dying: ICC

Wrong to say Test cricket is dying: ICC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

ICC chief executive David Richardson said that out of one billion followers of cricket, 68 per cent are fans of all the three formats taking the number of Test cricket fans close to 700 million..

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

BCCI gives nod to Emirates Cricket Board to host IPL

BCCI gives nod to Emirates Cricket Board to host IPL

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'... both boards will be working together from now on to stage the tournament'.

How players avoided injury in Dharamsala

How players avoided injury in Dharamsala

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Jos Buttler said before the game that the outfield was in 'poor' condition while it was given an 'average' rating by the International Cricket Council.

'ICC must implement reforms to address corruption in cricket'

'ICC must implement reforms to address corruption in cricket'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International has said that the ICC must tackle corruption both on and off the pitch that challenge the integrity of cricket by strengthening its own governance and by using its influence to promote high standards in national Boards.

In World Cup season, 'bat men' of J&K swamped by demand

In World Cup season, 'bat men' of J&K swamped by demand

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'With the World Cup around the corner and being hosted by India, the demand has risen manifold. We manufacture around three million bats annually but the demand for this month and the previous one was 15 times higher. We manufactured around three to four million bats in two months that we delivered'

World Cup reaches 315 mn viewers in first 2 weeks

World Cup reaches 315 mn viewers in first 2 weeks

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Star India is showing the matches across its sports network.

Time right for the great American cricketing dream?

Time right for the great American cricketing dream?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Prominent deep-pocketed investors are lined up to finance Major League Cricket, the world's top players are supposedly ready to sign on and, according to the ICC and USA Cricket research, there is a baked-in fan base of between 15 and 20 million waiting to be served.

PIX: Australia beat India for CWG T20 gold, but cricket the winner!

PIX: Australia beat India for CWG T20 gold, but cricket the winner!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Australia beat India by nine runs to win the Commonwealth Games women's T20 cricket gold medal on Sunday but the real winner was the sport which delivered compelling competition and boosted its case to be included in the Olympics.

PCB calls on Akmal to explain match-fixing comments

PCB calls on Akmal to explain match-fixing comments

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is to seek an explanation from wicketkeeper Umar Akmal after he said in a television interview that he had been approached to fix matches.

Rajput appointed head coach of Zimbabwe cricket team

Rajput appointed head coach of Zimbabwe cricket team

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Former India international Rajput was announced as the permanent head coach of the side on Friday having previously held the role in a caretaker capacity.

Will Indian team travel to UK despite COVID 'red list'?

Will Indian team travel to UK despite COVID 'red list'?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

British health minister Matt Hancock said on Monday most people who have travelled to India in the last 10 days will be banned from entering the UK from Friday.

India to tour Sri Lanka in Jul-Aug amidst ICC ban drama

India to tour Sri Lanka in Jul-Aug amidst ICC ban drama

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

India to tour Sri Lanka in July-August, 2024 for six-match white-ball series

Rohit takes dig at ICC after 'best pull shot poll' tweet

Rohit takes dig at ICC after 'best pull shot poll' tweet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

India's swashbuckling opener Rohit Sharma took a dig at the ICC on Sunday after his name did not feature in a poll, initiated by the apex body, on who has got the best pull shot in international cricket.

Zampa wants to be involved in sponsorship conversations

Zampa wants to be involved in sponsorship conversations

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Australia's Adam Zampa says sports should work with players on ethical sponsorships

Cricket needs proper governance, says Viv Richards

Cricket needs proper governance, says Viv Richards

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The former West Indies batting great, who was in New Delhi recently, discusses quite a few recent issues including governance of sports world wide and the need for administrators who do not turn a blind eye to matters plaguing cricket.

ICC pays tribute to official Kathy Cross, cricketers on Women's Day

ICC pays tribute to official Kathy Cross, cricketers on Women's Day

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

The International Cricket Council joined millions across the globe in celebrating Women's Day on Saturday, a global celebration of the achievements of women that has been celebrated since the early 20th century.

Australia's Lanning taking indefinite break for personal reasons

Australia's Lanning taking indefinite break for personal reasons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The 30-year-old's decision means that she will miss the upcoming edition of The Hundred, where she was due to represent the Trent Rockets.