New Delhi: International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dave Richardson on Monday said there is no threat to the India-Pakistan World Cup match, saying that both the teams are bound by an agreement. India is scheduled to take on Pakistan in a group game in Manchester on June 16. “For ICC events, all…
Sanath Jayasuriya banned for two years by ICC
February 27, 2019Former Sri Lanka captain and Chairman of selectors of Sri Lanka Cricket, Sanath Jayasuriya, has been banned from all cricket for two years by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after admitting to breaching two counts of the Anti-Corruption Code. According to an ICC release, “Mr. Jayasuriya, the former Sri Lanka Cricket Chair of Selectors, admitted…
ICC reveals Fixtures
January 30, 2019New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) yesterday announced the fixtures of the men’s and women’s T20 World Cup 2020 to be held in Australia. The Indian men’s cricket team is in Group 2, which also includes England, South Africa, Afghanistan and two qualifiers. India’s campaign will begin with a tricky match against South Africa…
Toss to stay in Tests
May 30, 2018Mumbai: Toss will remain the fundamental starting point of a Test match as the Anil Kumble-led Cricket Committee of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday decided against abolishing the spin of coin in the game’s traditional format, calling it an “integral part of the narrative.” Led by the former India captain, the Committee, in…
Australian women’s cricket team regain No.1 spot
March 19, 2018Australia’s women’s cricket team have reclaimed the No.1 spot on the ICC world rankings after Alyssa Healy’s maiden ODI century helped Australia to a 97-run win and 3-0 series whitewash against India on Sunday. Captain Meg Lanning elected to bat after winning the toss and Australia set the pace with an innings of 7-332. Healy…
Indra Nooyi becomes ICC’s first independent woman Director
February 10, 2018Indra Nooyi, the PepsiCo Chairman and CEO, has been appointed to the ICC Board as its first independent female Director. Nooyi, whose appointment was unanimously confirmed in a meeting yesterday, will join the Board in June 2018. Last year, the ICC had approved a wide list of changes to its governance structure, including the expansion…
Pujara, Jadeja climb to second spot in ICC Test Rankings
November 29, 2017Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has jumped couple of places to move to second spot in the latest ICC Test rankings, after scoring a superb knock of 143 runs during his side’s huge victory by an innings and 239 runs in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Nagpur. He had first peaked to second following…
Ireland to make test debut against Pakistan
October 14, 2017After becoming full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) earlier this year, Ireland have confirmed that they would play their first Test match against Pakistan in May 2018. Confirming the news, Ireland Cricket CEO Warren Deutrom said that he is delighted that Ireland are making their Test debut on the home soil and against…
ICC Cricket Committee recommends DRS for T20Is
May 26, 2017The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Cricket Committee, chaired by Anil Kumble, has proposed the use of the Decision Review System (DRS) in all Twenty20 Internationals, among a slew of other recommendations during the annual meeting that took place in London recently. Additionally, the committee suggested that teams shouldn’t lose a review in the event of…
Champions Trophy 2017: ICC reviews security after Monday’s terror attack
May 24, 2017The International Cricket Council (ICC) will work with the concerned authorities to review the security arrangements for the Champions Trophy and the Women’s World Cup in view of Monday’s terror attack. The men’s Champions Trophy will be played across three cities — London, Birmingham and Cardiff from June 1-18 and the Women’s World Cup will…
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