The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reached out to Bengaluru Police, promising co-operation in probing the multi-faceted Karnataka Premier League (KPL) betting scam, an official said on Saturday. “The ICC has contacted Bengaluru Police regarding the KPL betting scam. We are in co-operation with each other,” Crime Branch Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kuldeep Jain, confirmed….
ICC scraps Boundary Count Rule that triggered World Cup 2019 final drama
October 15, 2019The International Cricket Council (ICC) in its Board Meeting held in Dubai on Monday decided to scrap the Boundary Count Rule in wake of the World Cup 2019 final drama. In the World Cup 2019 final, England were declared the champions, on basis of superior boundary count after the Super Over against New Zealand ended…
ICC Test: India complete clean sweep against Windies
September 3, 2019India beat West Indies by 257 runs winning the final Test to sweep the two-match series 2-0 on day four here at the Sabina Park. India fetched 120 points securing win in the two-Test match series in the ICC Test Championship and with this victory, Virat Kohli has become number one Indian captain. India put…
Sachin Tendulkar inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
July 20, 2019New Delhi: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has been inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame. Along with the batting icon, former South African fast bowler and two-time World Cup-winning Australian woman cricketer Cathryn Fitzpatrick were also inducted into ICC Hall of Fame, the world cricketing body announced. The 46-year-old former right-hand…
India to host 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup
July 17, 2019The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, the 13th edition of the men’s Cricket World Cup, is scheduled to be hosted by India from February 9 to March 26, 2023. This will be the first time the competition is held completely in India. The country has previously co-hosted the World Cup three times in the past,…
England crowned World Champions
July 15, 2019In what can be termed as a sensational final and a nail-biting finish at the Lord’s Cricket Ground, hosts England beat New Zealand on a better boundary count after the match ended in a tie even in the super over on Sunday. Brief Scores — New Zealand: 241 for 8 in 50 overs (Henry Nicholls…
ICC: London Weather Sunshine expected, no chance of rain
July 14, 2019New Zealand will play England in the World Cup final at Lord’s on Sunday. Both teams will be aiming for their maiden World Cup glory in London. The weather, after playing hide and seek throughout the tournament, is expected to remain clear on Sunday. The sky will remain mostly cloudy from the time of toss…
ICC World Cup 2019: England beat Australia to reach Final
July 12, 2019A brilliant effort by England opener Jason Roy (85) and an inspiring spell of fast bowling by Chris Woakes (three for 20), enabled the hosts to post a crucial win against defending champion Australia by eight wickets in the semi-final of ICC World Cup-2019 at Edgbaston yesterday and ensured them of a place in the…
Debacle at ‘Old Trafford’ as ‘Men in Blue’ succumb to the ‘Black Caps’
July 11, 2019By V.N. Prasad Hearty congratulations to the ‘Black Caps’ on their concerted efforts to defend a total that even Afghans would have fancied to chase comfortably. While our top order collapsed, the Kiwi bowlers Trent Boult, Matt Henry, Mit Santner and Lockie Ferguson deserve all the accolades for their tact and for exploiting the mindset…
ICC World Cup 2019: Kiwis beat India, enters final
July 11, 2019The Kiwis, spearheaded by their fast bowler Matt Henry (three for 37), skittled out hot favourites India for 221 in 49.3 overs and registered a stunning 18-runs win in the semi-final on the reserve day of the ICC World Cup 2019 at the Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday. New Zealand, resuming at 211 for…
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