International cricket council
SA government threat puts cricket tours in jeopardy
In a strongly-worded statement, Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa set a deadline of October 27 for CSA to provide him in writing with reasons why he should not...
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Sports Minister dragged into SA cricket crisis
Sascoc has written to Sports Ninister Nathi Mthethwa claiming that it had met with "serious resistance" from CSA over an attempt to investigate the issues in cricket.
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Kallis, Sthalekar and Abbas inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Former ICC Cricket Hall of Famers formed the majority of the adjudicating panel with representation from the media, ICC and Federation of International Cricketers’ Association (FICA).
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Let there be light - ICC panel likely to discuss rules
Rain and bad light have combined to limit action in the second test between England and Pakistan in Southampton, frustrating players and television viewers hoping for live cricket amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Players' body urges ICC to address contract breaches, non-payment
The Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations said after the release of its ‘Men’s Global Employment Report 2020’ that the International Cricket Council had a duty to protect those working within its regulatory framework.
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T20 World Cup postponement was 'inevitable', say Australia
After months of uncertainty, Cricket Australia welcomed the International Cricket Council's decision, saying it provided clarity ahead of an upcoming home season which includes a blockbuster Test series against India.
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Pakistan's Akram warns saliva ban will make bowlers 'robots'
The International Cricket Council, however, has temporarily banned the practise over virus transmission fears as teams prepare to return to the pitch in the coming weeks.
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No saliva, no sweat, says India pace bowler Shami
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to next week order a temporary ban on using saliva, as part of measures to get the sport started again while reducing the risk of spreading the virus.
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'I wanna hear you': Sammy says ICC must speak out against social injustice
The death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, after being pinned beneath a white officer’s knee for nearly nine minutes has reignited racial tensions in the United States and prompted condemnations from the world of sport.
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No risk of losing 2021 World Cup over tax exemption: BCCI
Tax exemptions for International Cricket Council (ICC) events are listed as a requirement in host agreements and the BCCI was supposed to confirm they had secured one by May 18.
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Saliva ban may make cricket 'boring', says Starc
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to implement the ban in June after receiving medical advice that spit poses a COVID-19 transmission risk.
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What now for cricket in 2020? 4 key questions
But there is now an expectation matches will have to be played behind closed doors, in the short-term at least, as a way of stopping the spread of COVID-19.
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Bowlers require minimum two months' preparation to play tests - ICC
England players returned to individual skill-based training this week with the country hoping to begin their delayed summer of cricket with a test series against West Indies in July.
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T20 World Cup contingency plans and COVID-19 impact top ICC agenda
The global health crisis, which has forced travel and other restrictions in several countries, has halted professional cricket and jeopardises Twenty20 cricket’s flagship event scheduled to begin on Oct. 18 in Geelong.
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SA to host 2022 Women's T20 World Cup
South Africa have already qualified automatically for the 2022 Women's T20 World Cup.
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Rabada found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct, will miss final Test
The charge relates to Rabada’s actions following the dismissal of Joe Root.
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England ready to support scrapping five-day Tests
Four-day Tests have been sanctioned since 2017 by the sport's global governing body the International Cricket Council (ICC), but only outside of their inaugural World Test Championship.
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Bangladesh captain Shakib banned for two years for graft: ICC
The ban came after Shakib "accepted three charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code", the sport's governing body said in a statement.
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Zimbabwe readmitted as International Cricket Council member
Zimbabwe will now be able to take up their place in the men's Under-19 World Cup in January and the ICC Super League later in 2020.
