International Cricket Council (ICC): News

15 Sep 2019

Sexual Harassment

BHU students protest suspended professor's reinstatement after sexual misconduct

Students of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) are protesting against the reinstatement of Professor Shail Kumar Choubey, who was suspended last year over allegations of sexual harassment.

Steve Smith edges Virat Kohli to become No.1 Test batsman

The hide and seek game between Australia's Steve Smith and Indian skipper Virat Kohli continues, as both fight for the top spot in the ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen.

25 Aug 2019

Test Cricket

Marnus Labuschagne credits County stint for glorious Ashes 2019

Marnus Labuschagne has had a dream run in the ongoing Ashes 2019.

13 Aug 2019

BCCI

Will cricket finally be a part of Olympics?

Cricket is one of the few major sports which is not played in the Olympics.

Thailand women smash this stunning T20I record: Details here

While cricket is the game of glorious uncertainties, T20I is the most unpredictable format of the sport.

ICC to trial TV umpires calling front-foot no-balls

There have been a number of instances in cricket where the on-field umpires have failed to come up with a proper call on the front-foot no-balls.

Romanian cricketer Pavel Florin's bowling style goes viral

Romania's bodyguard turned amateur cricketer Pavel Florin has become an internet sensation.

Zimbabwe cricketers ready to play for free: Details here

Zimbabwe suffered a setback last week when the International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended them over interference by their government.

29 Jul 2019

Test Cricket

Explainer: All you need to know about World Test Championship

The much-awaited World Test Championship was officially launched by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.

26 Jul 2019

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir retires from Test cricket

In a shocking development, Pakistan cricket team's left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir has retired from the longest format of the game.

Kashmir: Dhoni to be on patrol duties from July 31

Former Team India skipper and (Honorary) Lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army unit of the Parachute Regiment, MS Dhoni is set to serve in the Kashmir Valley as part of Victor Force, starting from July 31.

23 Jul 2019

England Cricket Team

Ashes 2019 jerseys to have players' names, numbers

For the first time in cricket's long-standing history, Test jersey will bear the numbers and names of players.

Test Championship: Entire team to be punished for slow over-rate

Up till now the rules in cricket only put the captains at the risk of being suspended for slow over-rate.

ICC suspends Zimbabwe Cricket over 'political interference'

In an unfortunate event, Zimbabwe Cricket has been suspended by the ICC with immediate effect.

Legend Sachin Tendulkar inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame at a ceremony in London.

15 Jul 2019

India

Five famous and successful alumni of IIM-Calcutta to know about

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the most sought-after business schools in the country that provide quality management education.

07 Jul 2019

India

Anti-India banners fly over Leeds during India-Sri Lanka match

For the second time in the ICC World Cup 2019, banners with political messages were seen flying over cricket ground during matches.

ICC pays tribute to legend Dhoni, ahead of his birthday

MS Dhoni has been an inspiration for budding cricketers, around the globe.

Australia vs South Africa: Preview, Dream11 and head-to-head records

Australia will be eyeing to get the job done against South Africa in the match number 45 of the ICC World Cup 2019 on Saturday.

23 Jun 2019

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli fined for excessive appealing against Afghanistan

Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli has been found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in the World Cup 2019 match against Afghanistan on Saturday.

World Cup: What will happen if final is washed out?

The ICC World Cup 2019 has reached its mid stage and things are about to get intense hereon.

World Cup: All you need to know about Zing Bails

In this decade, international cricket has seen a lot of changes from hawk-eye to snickometer. Further, the acceptance of technology has made things easier for the umpires, helping it become clean.

ICC CEO Dave Richardson opens up on washed out games

The ongoing ICC World Cup 2019 has already seen three matches being washed out due to rain.

11 Jun 2019

India

A tribute to Yuvraj Singh: India's greatest ODI all-rounder

It was the year 2000 when match-fixing saga shocked India.

Major changes in the Cricket World Cup since its inception

The ongoing ICC World Cup 2019 in England and Wales is the 12th edition of cricket's biggest event.

Dhoni asked to remove Army-insignia from gloves, BCCI to appeal

Former Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni has been embroiled in a controversy at the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019.

04 Jun 2019

Pakistan Cricket Team

ICC World Cup: English players and Pakistan fined- Details here

Pakistan were fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday for slow over rate during their ICC World Cup 2019 clash against England.

Cricket World Cup: Unknown facts which you didn't know

The first edition of the ICC World Cup was held in 1975 and since then, cricket fans have witnessed many fascinating incidents.

31 May 2019

Pakistan News

Pyjamas or not? Indian fans defend Pakistani skipper

On Wednesday, the captains of all the ten teams participating in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 met Queen Elizabeth and Prince Harry at the Buckingham Palace.

29 May 2019

England Cricket Team

England vs South Africa: A complete statistical analysis

Hosts and tournament favorites England gear up for their opening encounter against South Africa in the ICC World Cup 2019 at the Oval on Thursday.

29 May 2019

Virat Kohli

Here's how Virat Kohli's marriage affected his captaincy

For Indians, cricket is a religion and our biggest festival, ICC World Cup, is all set to begin in London on Thursday.

Here are instances of teams boycotting Cricket World Cup ties

The ICC World Cup is the most awaited and loved cricket tournament.

24 May 2019

England Cricket Team

2019 World Cup: Harbhajan feels these two teams are favorites

The ICC World Cup 2019 is less than a week away and several cricket pundits and former players are talking about which team is likely to clinch the title.

23 May 2019

Hashim Amla

Hashim Amla feels underdogs status will help South Africa

England, India and Australia are considered to be the favorites for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019 to start from May 30 onwards.

21 May 2019

Australia

Here's why ex-cricketer Michael Slater was kicked off an airplane

On Tuesday, former Australian cricketer and TV presenter Michael Slater was kicked off an airplane.

Faf du Plessis speaks on South Africa's World Cup chances

South Africa are one of the top nations to have never won the ICC World Cup.

ICC charges two former Lankan cricketers with match-fixing

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged two former Sri Lankan cricketers Nuwan Zoysa and Avishka Gunawardene with match-fixing.

CSK v/s MI: IIT-Madras exam paper asks who will win?

The IPL fever has gripped the nation this time as well.

Australia forced to reschedule New Zealand series: Details here

Following a dispute with the BCCI, Cricket Australia (CA) has shifted three ODIs against New Zealand from January to March 2020.

27 Apr 2019

ICC Cricket World Cup

Umpire Ian Gould to retire after World Cup 2019

The ICC Elite Panel umpire Ian Gould is all set to call curtains on his highly successful career, as he would retire after the 2019 World Cup.