International Cricket Council (ICC): News
Pink ball in Day Tests? Former South African pacer opines
Former South African cricketer Shaun Pollock has proposed the use of pink balls in traditional daytime Test matches.
ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for September 2026
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nominees for the Men's Player of the Month award for September 2026.
South Africa and Namibia to co-host World Cup Qualifiers 2027
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the 2027 World Cup Qualifiers will be co-hosted by South Africa and Namibia.
ICC introduces new rules: Overthrows, conditions, pink balls in focus
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a series of changes to its Playing Conditions.
A look at iconic triangular ODI series won by India
Earlier this year, the International Cricket Council (ICC) tweaked the 2027 ODI World Cup format to elevate competitive standards.
ICC to announce 2027 World Cup schedule on October 1
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) will announce the schedule for the 2027 ODI World Cup in Cape Town on Thursday, October 1.
More T20Is at ODIs' expense? What ICC is planning
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to hold a workshop in Dubai this week, focusing on the Future Tours Programme (FTP) for 2027-31.
Mohammad Rizwan seeks ICC's clarification over mobile phone seizure
Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan has approached the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) for clarity over his mobile phone seizure by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).
IPL media rights delay impacts ICC's valuation strategy: Report
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to decide on the IPL media rights tender, as per Times of India.
ODIs becoming less prominent? Ricky Ponting on rise of T20s
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has predicted that ODIs could become less prominent in the years to come.
Pakistan's Gull Feroza penalized for showing dissent at umpire's decision
Pakistan's Gull Feroza has been fined 10% of her match fee for violating the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct.
Why has PCB confiscated players' phones ahead of Edgbaston Test?
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confiscated the mobile phones of its national team members ahead of the third and final Test against England at Edgbaston, starting on September 9.
Champions Trophy snub to Sri Lanka costs $20 million: Details
Sri Lanka is set to incur a loss of at least $20 million (around ₹188 crore) after the International Cricket Council (ICC) withdrew its hosting rights for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy, IANS reported.
ICC shifts inaugural Women's Champions Trophy 2027 to India
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced India as the new host for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy.
Sri Lanka stripped of Women's Champions Trophy hosting rights: Report
Sri Lanka has been stripped of its hosting rights for the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy in 2027.
Anaya Bangar gets Cricket Australia clearance after gender transition
Anaya Bangar, a former Mumbai Under-19 cricketer who underwent gender-affirming surgery in March, has been cleared to participate in female Community Cricket in Australia.
Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya sanctioned for this reason
Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has been reprimanded and given one demerit point for violating the ICC Code of Conduct.
Colombo Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal grabs stunner to dismiss Lahiru Udara
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
ICC punishes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando for 'inappropriate physical contact'
In a major development, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has sanctioned Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan bowler Asitha Fernando.
ICC's demerit point on Gaddafi Stadium pitch gets overturned: Details
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has overturned its earlier decision to impose a demerit point on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Justin Greaves named ICC Player of the Month (July 2026)
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2026.
ICC may start 2027 ODI World Cup on October 2
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering starting the 2027 ODI World Cup on October 2, the day of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, as per Cricbuzz.
'No interest in watching ODIs,' says former spinner Harbhajan Singh
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has expressed his views on the future of international cricket, particularly One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
What's the future of 'randomly scheduled' bilateral series?
Sanjog Gupta, the International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO, has said that the era of "randomly scheduled" bilateral series should come to an end.
'Disappointing and disrespectful': Scotland, Netherlands slam ICC over WC changes
Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) have slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its decision to change the structure of the Men's ODI World Cup 2027.
ODI World Cup 2027: Explaining revamped qualification and tournament pathway
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier will be held from February 22 to March 23.
Graeme Smith welcomes ODI World Cup's return to Africa: Details
Former South African Graeme Smith has welcomed the return of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup to Africa after more than two decades.
2027 Men's ODI World Cup: Venues announced for Africa-hosted event
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the venues for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup. The tournament will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Beyond ICC World Cup 2027: How can ODIs stay relevant?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently tweaked the 2027 ODI World Cup format to elevate competitive standards.
Australia call for larger squads at 2027 ODI World Cup
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has called for an increase in squad sizes for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup.
The Oval to host 2027 ICC WTC final: Details here
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that The Oval in London will host the 2027 World Test Championship final from June 9.
Nathan Smith named ICC Men's Player of the Month (June)
New Zealand's Nathan Smith has been awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for June 2026.
Revamped ODI World Cup format criticized by international captains
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has come under fire from several international captains and players for its newly approved Men's ODI World Cup format.
ICC announces major change in 2027 ODI World Cup format
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a major change in the format of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
ICC bans Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz for this reason: Details
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been handed a three-month ban by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for violating its anti-doping code.
Explained: Revamped format of ODI and T20 World Cups
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced major changes to the formats for its marquee men's events - the ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup.
WTC semi-finals? ICC proposes major changes to global tournaments
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering major changes to the structure of its global tournaments.
ICC clears ECB over Ben Stokes's retirement video release
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has cleared the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) of any wrongdoing over the release of Ben Stokes's retirement video.
'Sack him': Ben Stokes on ICC's probe over retirement announcement
Former England captain Ben Stokes has reacted after the International Cricket Council (ICC) questioned the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over a potential protocol breach linked to his retirement announcement.
ICC probes Ben Stokes's retirement announcement: What it means
According to a BBC report, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has reached out to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) regarding Ben Stokes's retirement announcement.
Sourav Ganguly joins ICC Hall of Fame on 54th birthday
Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has been inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame.
WTC: West Indies penalized for slow over-rate in drawn Test
West Indies have been penalized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a slow over-rate in their second Test against Sri Lanka.
Shah Rukh Khan inaugurates LA Knight Riders's cricket stadium
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his Knight Riders Group (KRG) have inaugurated a state-of-the-art cricket stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Cricket at LA28 Olympics: Here's how teams will qualify
Cricket will make its long-awaited return to the Olympic Games at LA28, thanks to a partnership between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
ICC launches guidelines for post-pregnancy return: All we know
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched its 'Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines' for female cricketers.
ICC reprimands Afghanistan's ODI captain Hashmatullah Shahidi: Here's why
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for violating Level 1 of its Code of Conduct.
England docked WTC points after Oval Test defeat: Here's why
England have been penalized for maintaining a slow over-rate during their second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.
Men's ODI World Cup 2027 to begin on October 4
The 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup will take place from October 4 to November 21, ESPNcricinfo reported.
ICC deems Lord's pitch 'unsatisfactory' after England-New Zealand Test
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has deemed the pitch at Lord's "unsatisfactory" following last week's first Test between England and New Zealand.
BCB election: Tamim confident of his presidency
Tamim Iqbal, the interim head of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), is gearing up for the upcoming BCB election on June 7.
Women's Champions Trophy 2027 rescheduled to February: Here's why
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rescheduled the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy 2027, from June-July to a two-week window in February.
ICC approves pink-ball trial in day Tests: What it means
In a major move, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved the trial of using a pink ball in day Test matches.
Pakistan to host 2028 WT20 WC: What about India's matches?
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that India's matches in the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup will be played at a neutral venue.
ICC suspends Cricket Canada over corruption allegations: Details here
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Cricket Canada from its membership with immediate effect.
ICC appoints Dr. Ros Rivaz as independent director: Details here
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Dr. Ros Rivaz as its new Independent Director.
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: ICC unveils all-female official panel
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced an all-female panel of match officials for the impending Women's T20 World Cup.
ICC proposes switching red to pink ball mid-Test
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering a major overhaul of the playing conditions for red-ball, white-ball, and pink-ball cricket.
ICC to discuss future of World Test Championship: Details here
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to discuss the future of the World Test Championship (WTC) in its upcoming meetings next week, as per ESPNcricinfo.
'BCCI controls ICC': SA's Simon Harmer on global dominance
South African off-spinner Simon Harmer has raised concerns over India's growing dominance in international cricket.
IPL 2026: Injured Lungi Ngidi set to miss upcoming matches
Star South African pacer Lungi Ngidi will miss at least two upcoming matches for Delhi Capitals, as he recovers from an injury sustained during their IPL 2026 game against Punjab Kings.
ICC penalizes Muhammad Waseem for biased umpiring remark in Nepal
UAE cricket captain Muhammad Waseem has been fined 15% of his match fee and awarded one demerit point for saying the umpiring was biased during the second T20I against Nepal in Kirtipur.
Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz under investigation for failed drug test
Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Nawaz is under investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB) after testing positive for recreational drug use, reported ESPNcricinfo.
ICC considers one-off Tests for next WTC cycle: Details here
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering the inclusion of one-off Test matches in the next cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC), as per ESPNcricinfo.
BCB president faces mass resignation amid electoral malpractice allegations
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is in the middle of a major crisis, with its president Aminul Islam Bulbul facing serious allegations from board directors.