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ICC calls off Women's World Cup Qualifier after new Covid variant emerges

The ICC called off an ongoing qualifier for next year's Women's ODI World Cup in Harare following the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant in the African region

Philippines wants 'war on drugs' probe to be deferred, says ICC

The Philippines has asked the International Criminal Court to defer its crimes against humanity investigation linked to the country's deadly war on drugs

Ganguly replaces Anil Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as the Chairman of the ICC men's Cricket Committee, the game's governing body said on Wednesday. Ganguly will replace fellow Indian Anil Kumble, who stepped down after serving a maximum of three, three-year terms. "I am delighted to welcome Sourav to the position of Chair of the ICC Men's Cricket Committee," ICC Chair Greg Barclay said in a release. "His experience as one of the world's best players and latterly as an administrator will help us shape our cricketing decisions moving forward. "I would also like to thank Anil for his outstanding leadership over the last nine years which has included improving the international game through more regular and consistent application of DRS and a robust process for addressing suspect bowling actions." The Board also approved that first-class status and list A classification will be applied to women's cricket to align with the men's game and applied retrospectively. Going forward the ICC Wo

England board writes to ICC to fix outcome of cancelled Test against India

The ECB has officially written to the ICC to decide the fate of the cancelled fifth Test against India at Old Trafford, indicating that the two boards are far from reaching a settlement

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sacked after 4 month suspension, has 5 days to appeal

Exactly four months after suspending its CEO Manu Sawhney, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday sacked him, the world body said in a terse 36-word statement

T20 World Cup to be held from October 17 to November 14: ICC

The tournament has been moved to the UAE and Oman from India

Ind vs NZ, WTC Final: ICC to sell tickets for reserve day at reduced rates

The ICC will be slashing the ticket rates for the reserve sixth day of the World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand which has been severely affected by inclement weather.

ICC to partner UNICEF in fundraiser for Covid relief in South Asia

The International Cricket Council (ICC), through its 'Cricket for Good initiative', has launched a fundraising campaign to support UNICEF's emergency Covid-19 response in South Asia

All matches to carry same points per win in 2021-23 WTC: ICC interim CEO

International Cricket Council's (ICC) interim CEO, Geoff Allardice said the governing body will going to "stick with the percentage-of-points-won method to rank teams" in the next cycle of the WTC

PCB to bid for five major ICC events during 2024-2031 cycle: Source

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will bid for five major events of the International Cricket Council (ICC) during the 2024-2031 cycle, including an edition of the Champions Trophy and World T20 Cup

Hasan Ali, Jayawickrama, Mushfiqur nominated for ICC monthly honours

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali, Sri Lankan spinner Praveen Jayawickrama and Bangladesh wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim were on Tuesday nominated for the ICC men's Player of the Month award for May.

T20 World Cup to be moved out of India, ICC told internally: Report

While the UAE was always the first back-up option, Oman's capital Muscat has been added as the fourth venue, apart from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah

India's Test matches against England, Australia were not fixed: ICC

The ICC dismissed claims made by news channel Al Jazeera that India's Test matches against England (2016) and Australia (2017) were fixed

SA captains fear ICC ban, apex body says no intervention as of now

The ICC on Tuesday said it will not intervene in the governance crisis engulfing South African cricket till the country's board asks for it

Streak banned for eight years for breaching ICC's anti-corruption code

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak was on Wednesday banned for eight years from all cricket

We have backup plans for T20 World Cup in India, says ICC interim CEO

ICC's interim CEO Geoff Allardice said the body has backup plans in place for the T20 World Cup in India later this year but is currently not entertaining any thoughts of moving it out of the country

Covid-19 requirements: ICC allows extended squads for senior events

The ICC on Thursday decided to allow seven additional players or support staff to accompany squads for its senior events in view of Covid-19 quarantine requirements

IND vs ENG: India fined for slow-over rate in second T20 International

Indian players have been fined 20 per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the second T20 International in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Javagal Srinath of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Virat Kohli's side was ruled to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration. "In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined 20 per cent of their match fees for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time," said the ICC in a statement on Monday. "Kohli pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing," it added. On-field umpires Anil Chaudhary and K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan, and third umpire Virender Sharma levelled the charge. India won the game by seven wickets to level the five-match series.

Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate in third ODI against West Indies

Sri Lanka have been fined 40 per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate against the West Indies

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on 'leave'; may resign before term ends

ICC Chief Manu Sawhney has been sent on "leave" after his conduct came under the scanner during an internal investigation by audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and may resign before his term ends