Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet cricket chief Shammi Silva amid speculation about a potential change in the board's leadership. The meeting follows media reports suggesting Silva's possible removal and the government's consideration of appointing an interim administration.
Sri Lanka Cricket's chief Shammi Silva and his executive committee resigned following calls for a new administration from the country's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The Sri Lankan government has taken over the administration of the country's cricket board following the resignation of its president and executive committee amid allegations of financial irregularities and poor team performance.
Essex all-rounder Noah Thain became the first injury substitute in county cricket, replacing injured captain Tom Westley in a match against Hampshire.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah has been named to the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders Class of 2026, recognising his influence in shaping the future of global cricket and his role in the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
USA batter Aaron Jones has been provisionally suspended for alleged fixing during the BIM10 league in Barbados in 2023-2024.
Following Sri Lanka's disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup, the Sports Minister is considering an interim committee to restructure the cricket board.
The International Cricket Council confirmed that stranded players from the South Africa national cricket team and West Indies cricket team have finally left India after Gulf airspace closures during the West Asia conflict disrupted travel following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan backed the ICC's decision to keep Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches in India, hailing it as the 'right call'.
The ICC said the South African contingent had begun departing for home on Wednesday with "four players and five family members having boarded the flight".
Scotland were on Saturday confirmed as replacement of Bangladesh who pulled out of the 20-team tournament citing security concerns despite the International Cricket Council (ICC) insisting that there was no threats in to their assessment.
'Indian players kept provoking Pakistani players during the Under-19 Asia Cup final.'
Superstition is likely to rule the day with many believing that a small movement could result in the fall of a wicket.
Captain Oliver Peake scored a century as Australia beat the West Indies by 22 runs to book their spot in the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup.
The International Cricket Council has begun work on a revised schedule for the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh formally requested that their matches be moved out of India.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights India's transformation in sports, moving beyond cricket and hockey to achieve global recognition, driven by government investment and initiatives like the Khelo India programme.
Teenager Samra swaps snowy Canada for Mumbai heat with IPL dream
'Mr Bindra stressed the importance of marketing the game which helped Indian cricket massively. Not only have state associations become self sufficient but the cricketers have also benefitted greatly.'
The International Cricket Council introduced a minimum age policy for players, stating the cricketer must be 15 years or older to be eligible to play international cricket.
A look at some of the major controversies in past World Cups.
The Pakistan Under-19 team celebrated their dominant 191-run victory over India in the Under-19 Asia Cup final in Dubai by dancing to the viral 'FA9LA' track from the blockbuster Dhurandhar.
Pakistan have agreed to play India in the T20 World Cup match in Sri Lanka after diplomatic outreach and ICC-led talks ended the boycott standoff.
'If India can't provide security to one of our players, how will they ensure security of our entire team.'
The Indian men ruled white-ball cricket, while South Africa ended decades of hurt by winning the World Test Championship at Lord's. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their maiden IPL title, though the celebrations were dimmed by a deadly stampede. Above all, it was India's women who won a billion hearts by finally adding an ICC World Cup trophy to the cabinet.
Sri Lanka has implemented special security measures for the highly anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday.
Sunil Gavaskar mocks Pakistan's boycott of the India match, predicts a U-turn and warns of ICC action.
USA name a largely unchanged squad for the T20 World Cup despite board suspension, retaining the core that beat Pakistan and reached the Super Eight last edition.
Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad responds to Gautam Gambhir's criticism regarding taking the T20 World Cup trophy to a temple, emphasising respect for all religions and the dignity of athletes.
Citing heavy losses all around, SLC urges PCB to reconsider boycott of Indo-Pak fixture
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday warned the Pakistan Cricket Board's reported position of "selective participation" in the Men's T20 World Cup could have far-reaching consequences for the PCB and the global cricket ecosystem.
However, according to Article 11.5 of the ICC regulations and with the consent of the BCCI, the 33-year-old is free to bowl in domestic cricket played under the auspices of the Indian Board.
Atul Wassan has come down heavily on Pakistan's decision not to play India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 game on February 15 in Sri Lanka, warning of serious consequences for Pakistan cricket for boycotting the India match.
Kushal Das played a pivotal role in organising the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in India.
South Africa spinner Prenelan Subrayen, who was reported for illegal bowling action in the first ODI of the three-match series against Australia last month, has been cleared by the ICC.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the Pakistan government will take the final and binding decision on whether its national team will participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup, following Bangladesh's removal
India offered full security to Bangladesh cricket team: BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla
West Indies have suffered back-to-back series whitewashes by Australia and India in a run of five straight losses that has exposed not just technical and structural gaps but a deeper erosion of the pride that once defined the famous maroon cap.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the suspension of USA Cricket's membership with immediate effect, saying the decision has been taken after a "thorough review of affairs and extensive engagement with key stakeholders over the past year".
The International Cricket Council has sought an explanation from Pakistan on how the 'Force Majeure' clause can be invoked to justify the team's refusal to play the T20 World Cup match against India.
The partnership strengthens HMC's presence in global cricket, marking its return to the sport after its earlier association with the ICC between 2011 and 2015.
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