International cricket council
ICC contemplates moving 2021 T20 World Cup from India to UAE
The ICC added a final decision on the host country for the October-November event would be taken later this month.
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Pakistan's Babar ends reign of India's Kohli as top ODI batsman
The 26-year-old becomes the fourth Pakistani batsman to get the top spot in ODIs and the first since Mohammad Yousuf in 2003.
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Ex-Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak banned 8 years for corruption - ICC
Streak, 47, was found guilty of breaching five rules of the ICC's Anti-Corruption Code related to betting.
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ICC readies pandemic backup plan for T20 World Cup
India is scheduled to hold the World Cup in October and November but a new surge in coronavirus cases has prompted health concerns.
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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 "exercise his right to intervene".
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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.
