International Cricket Council (ICC): News

IPL 2018: DRS will be used in this edition

IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla has confirmed that the Decision Review System (DRS) will be used in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.

20 Mar 2018

BCCI

ICC wants to change the format of Champions Trophy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reeling under financial pressure due to their proposed revenue-distribution scheme for the members.

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen calls time on cricket career

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen brought down the curtains on his glorious cricketing career with a series of messages on social media.

17 Mar 2018

Bangladesh

Shakib and Nurul fined by International Cricket Council

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan and reserve player Nurul Hasan are in trouble for last night's altercation during T20l against Sri Lanka and have been fined 25 percent of their match fees by the ICC's disciplinary panel.

Do bowlers need helmets? This Kiwi cricketer thinks so!

This New Zealand cricketer, Warren Barnes wears a mask while bowling in a match. Sounds odd?

IPL 2018: Sunil Narine's bowling action reported; could miss IPL

Sunil Narine faced a huge blow after his bowling action was reported during the ongoing Pakistan Super League.

14 Mar 2018

West Bengal

WB: Teacher sent on leave after complaints of sexual harassment

West Bengal's Kalyani University has sent a teacher on forced leave for an indefinite period after a number of female students complained of sexual harassment against him, a top university official said on Wednesday.

13 Mar 2018

David Warner

The curious case of Rabada's unusual celebrations!

Kagiso Rabada can no longer play a part in the ongoing Test series against Australia, after he was handed a two-match suspension.

Women's Cricket: Australia beat India by 8 wickets

The Indian women cricketers were left red-faced after Australia thrashed the hosts by 8 wickets in the first ODI of the ICC Women's Championship.

10 Mar 2018

Virat Kohli

Srini brushes off Vengsarkar's allegations

Former ICC chairman, N Srinivasan has hit back at Dilip Vengsarkar stating all his claims are false. Vengsarkar had earlier said that he was removed from national selection committee because he had selected Virat Kohli over Badrinath in 2008.

Zimbabwe's Brian Vitori suspended for illegal action

In a massive blow to Zimbabwe's World Cup qualification hopes, left-arm pacer Brian Vitori has been suspended for illegal bowling action for the third time in two years.

07 Mar 2018

David Warner

David Warner, Quinton de Kock charged by ICC over altercation

Australia's David Warner and South Africa's Quinton de Kock were both found guilty by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their spat during the recently concluded Durban Test.

Is rise of T20-leagues a matter of concern for ICC?

With the advent of Twenty20 leagues around the world, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is worried about the impact these tournaments would have on Test cricket.

Nathan Lyon charged by ICC for ABD's send-off

Australian ace spinner Nathan Lyon has been booked by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for his inappropriate send-off of AB de Villiers on Sunday.

Do you know these cricketers have played for two countries?

It is an honor for a cricketer to represent his or her country at an international level.

Aditya Verma hits out at ICC chief Shashank Manohar

Aditya Verma, petitioner in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scam, has made a new series of allegations against ICC chief Shashank Manohar.

Here is the list of cricket matches scheduled in Mar'18

Cricket fans all over the globe will be set for a thrilling ride with plenty of action awaiting them in March 2018.

27 Feb 2018

Mithali Raj

Indian women will host Australia for a 3-match ODI series

After taming the Proteas in South Africa, the Indian women's cricket team is scheduled to play 3 ODIs against Australia at home.

25 Feb 2018

Pakistan News

Mohammad Hafeez wants ICC to tweak rules to retain 'doosra'

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez said the International Cricket Council (ICC) should tweak its rules to ensure that the 'doosra' remains a part of the sport.

24 Feb 2018

Virat Kohli

Kohli to receive ICC Test Championship mace after 3rd T20I

The ICC will present the ICC Test Championship mace to Virat Kohli at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town after the end of the third and final T20I against South Africa today.

Canada now has a T20 League!

Canada has joined the list of countries to have its own franchise-based T20 cricket league as, ICC sanctioned the ambitious venture titled "Global T20 Canada."

23 Feb 2018

David Warner

Pakistan and not Australia are number 1 team in T20Is

Australia's joy, at being the number one ranked T20I team, was short-lived as Cricket Australia's chief has clarified that Pakistan will retain the number one rank.

Australian skipper Steve Smith wins Allan Border Medal

Having played a smashing season of cricket in 2017, Australian skipper Steve Smith capped off his achievements by winning the prestigious Allan Border Medal for the second time in his career.

10 Feb 2018

Pakistan Cricket Team

West Indies to tour Pakistan for a 3-match T20 series

West Indies cricket team will tour Pakistan for a three-match T20I series in March 2018. This development confirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

09 Feb 2018

India

ICC appoints Indra Nooyi as its first independent female director

In one of the biggest developments in the world of cricket, the ICC has announced that Indra Nooyi, the current chairman of PepsiCo, has been appointed as the first independent female director of the board.

As Md. Azharuddin turns 55, here are his career highlights!

Mohammad Azharuddin, one of India's longest-serving Indian captains, has turned 55 today.

How is ICC working towards saving Test cricket?

The longest format of cricket is facing a looming crisis.

Day-Night Test to make Caribbean debut

West Indies are all set to experiment with day and night Test cricket, as the Kensington Oval in Barbados will host the maiden day-night fixture to be played in the Caribbean Islands.

Indians dominate Under-19 World XI

India colts claimed their record 4th Under-19 World Cup trophy on Sunday and there are no prizes for guessing that Indians dominated the Under-19 World XI, named by the ICC.

ICC launches probe into suspicious UAE league cricket match

ICC's anti-corruption unit has launched an investigation into UAE's Ajman All Stars T20 league, after video clips of dodgy batting and shocking dismissals from one of its matches went viral.

ICC World T20 2020 host cities revealed

Eight cities across Australia- Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney, have been confirmed as the host cities for the ICC World T20 2020.

29 Jan 2018

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli surpasses legend Brian Lara in all-time ICC-player rankings

ICC Cricketer of the Year and Indian Test captain, Virat Kohli has leapfrogged West Indies legend, Brian Lara in the all-time ICC player rankings for Test Batsmen.

West Indies to host 2018 ICC Women's World T20

The Caribbean is all set to host the 2018 edition of the Women's World T20.

Happy Birthday Simon Taufel

One of the best umpires of all time in cricket, Simon Taufel turns 47 today.

18 Jan 2018

Virat Kohli

ICC Awards 2017: Virat Kohli is "Cricketer of the Year"

Indian skipper, Virat Kohli has been named both "ODI Cricketer of the Year" and "Cricketer of the Year" at the ICC Awards 2017.

Afghanistan's debut Test to be played against India in Bengaluru

Afghanistan's inaugural Test is set to be played against India at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru between June 14th and 18th, this year.

MCG pitch rated 'poor' after a dull Ashes Test draw

In a first ever instance for an Australian international pitch, the ICC has rated the MCG pitch for 4th Ashes Test as "poor".

23 Dec 2017

India

#13YearsofDhoni: Why is MS Dhoni so crucial for Team India?

13-years ago, on this day a 24-year-old Dhoni with long hair walked out onto the pitch in Indian colours for the first time.

19 Dec 2017

BCCI

#ThatWas2017: 6 remarkable changes in Cricket in 2017

2017 has been a remarkable year in the world of cricket. Apart from the sizzling action across the globe, the game has seen a major revamp in the last 12 months.

Austin Waugh, Steve Waugh's son, in Australia's U-19 WC squad

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh's son, Austin, is all set to follow his father's footsteps and rewrite history when he takes the field at the ICC Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand.