International Cricket Council (ICC): News

05 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli

Here's why Gautam Gambhir has dubbed four-day Tests as 'ridiculous'

The cricket world is abuzz following the proposal from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to make four-day Tests mandatory from 2023.

PCB declines Bangladesh's proposal to play a Test in Dhaka

Bangladesh's upcoming tour of Pakistan this month is still uncertain.

04 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli

Test cricket shouldn't be altered, says Virat Kohli

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has always championed the cause of Test cricket.

02 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli

Brian Lara backs Team India to win all ICC tournaments

Former West Indian cricket legend Brian Lara feels Virat Kohli-led Team India can clinch all the ICC tournaments on offer.

31 Dec 2019

Test Cricket

What do the administrators, cricketers think about mandatory four-day Tests?

On Monday, media reports stated that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering to make four-day Tests mandatory from 2023.

30 Dec 2019

Test Cricket

ICC could make four-day Tests mandatory from 2023: Details here

The introduction of T20 has severely impacted the popularity of the longest format of the game (Test cricket).

27 Dec 2019

BCCI

ODI Super Series: Cricket Australia terms Ganguly's idea as innovative

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly's idea of a four-nation ODI Super Series was termed as innovative thinking by Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts.

18 Dec 2019

Hashim Amla

ICC launches investigation into Qatar T10 League: Details here

The ICC is investigating the Qatar T10 league after intercepting known miscreants in the event.

Ellyse Perry is ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year

Australian women cricketers dominated the ICC annual awards held on December 17.

07 Dec 2019

Australia

Opening day of a match abandoned due to dangerous pitch

In a shocking incident in Australia, the opening day of a Sheffield Shield match was abandoned after the pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was deemed dangerous.

Is South Africa's home series against England in jeopardy?

South Africa are all set to host England in a four-Test series, starting December 26 (Boxing Day).

02 Dec 2019

BCCI

Ahmedabad Stadium could host a big opening game: Details here

The new-look Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad could be set for a big opening game.

25 Nov 2019

BCCI

Bangladesh local manager comes under BCCI ACU scanner: Details here

Hosts India annihilated visitors Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs in the first-ever Day-Night Test between the two sides at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

25 Nov 2019

Indian Cricket Team

TV umpire no-ball trials to start soon: Details here

The ICC had come up with a plan that third umpires will be checking front foot no-balls in cricket.

21 Nov 2019

Test Cricket

Here is why Mohammed Shami might hate the pink ball

The Day-Night Test is a revolutionary concept, introduced by the ICC, to boost the ratings of the longest format.

21 Nov 2019

Pakistan Cricket Team

Dismissal of Rizwan sparks controversy in Australia-Pakistan Test: Details here

The first day of the Australia-Pakistan Test match in Brisbane was marred by a controversy.

Steve Smith gives his take on Nicholas Pooran's ball-tampering ban

Windies wicket-keeper batsman Nicholas Pooran was on the receiving end after he was involved in a ball-tampering incident in international cricket last week.

16 Nov 2019

BCCI

What special request does Paras Khadka have for BCCI?

Nepal is one of the rising teams in world cricket and also has produced some top cricketers so far.

05 Nov 2019

India

Gavaskar warns Team India ahead of World T20

India have criticized by analysts following their seven-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the opening T20I on Sunday.

02 Nov 2019

India

1st T20I, India vs Bangladesh: Preview, Dream11 and more

India and Bangladesh are set to clash for the first T20I of the three-match series in Delhi on Sunday.

02 Nov 2019

Test Cricket

Reliving the history of Test cricket

Cricket is a game of glorious uncertainties.

01 Nov 2019

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson's bowling action cleared by ICC: Details here

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson's bowling action has been cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Meet the nations which have qualified for ICC World T20

A total of 16 teams are set to battle it out for the 2020 ICC T20 World Cup to be held in Australia next year.

30 Oct 2019

ICC T20 World Cup

Namibia, Netherlands secure ICC World T20 spots: Details here

Namibia are set to appear at the ICC T20 World Cup for the first time after beating Oman in Dubai.

Here's why Sheikh Hasina has lent support to Shakib

The cricketing fraternity was in shock when Bangladesh's Test and T20I captain, Shakib Al Hasan, was banned for two years by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for his failure to report an approach by a bookie.

ICC bans Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Bangladesh cricket team captain Shakib Al Hasan from all cricket for two years with one year of that suspended.

CA follows BCCI's footsteps to object ICC's new FTP calendar

While the International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking to popularize the game by introducing more global tournaments, the full-time members might be having second thoughts about it.

25 Oct 2019

India

Will India play day-night Test against Bangladesh?

India are a powerhouse in Test cricket and their current world number one ranking proves it.

ICC announces schedule for U-19 World Cup 2020: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the schedule for the Under-19 World Cup which will be held in 2020 from January 17 to February 9 in South Africa.

24 Oct 2019

Chris Lynn

Yuvraj Singh to play Abu Dhabi T10 tournament: Details here

Former Indian cricket team star Yuvraj Singh is all set to feature in the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 tournament.

23 Oct 2019

BCCI

Why did ICC leave out BCCI in new working group?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has formed a new working group.

15 Oct 2019

Indra Nooyi

A look at minutes from ICC's meeting on October 14

The International Cricket Council (ICC) held its board meeting in Dubai on Monday as a number of issues came into limelight, besides some historic decisions being taken.

08 Oct 2019

India

Here's why Pune's pitch curator is under the scanner again

India are currently in the driver's seat following the win over South Africa in the opening Test of the three-match series in Visakhapatnam.

07 Oct 2019

England Cricket Team

ECB ropes in Chris Silverwood as men's head-coach: Details here

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed Chris Silverwood as the new head coach of the men's national team.

Kraigg Brathwaite gets bowling action cleared by ICC: Details here

Windies all-rounder Kraigg Brathwaite, who was subject to a possible illegal bowling action by the International Cricket Council (ICC), can breathe a sigh of relief after his action got cleared.

28 Sep 2019

Pakistan Cricket Team

ICC posts hilarious tweet to announce rescheduling of PAK-SL ODI

The much-awaited first ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Karachi was washed out on Friday due to heavy rains.

Facebook acquires sub-continental digital rights for ICC events: Details here

Social media giant Facebook has acquired the digital content rights of the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the sub-continent region.

23 Sep 2019

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli reprimanded by ICC, handed demerit point: Details here

Indian skipper Virat Kohli, on Monday, was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for inappropriate conduct during the third T20I against South Africa in Bengaluru on Sunday.

ICC politely corrects Rahul Dravid gaffe following trolling by fans

The International Cricket Council (ICC) was at the receiving end of the Indian fans following a gaffe regarding Hall of Famer Rahul Dravid.

ICC Rankings: Steve Smith remains the number one Test batsman

Australian batsman Steve Smith was on a roll in the just-concluded Ashes, where he finished with 774 runs in just seven innings at a Bradmanesque average of 110.57.