ICC seeking India-based E-Commerce or Mobile Wallet partners for World T20 in 2016

Jan 05, 2016, at 10:46 pm

Dubai, Jan 5 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Tuesday announced that it is seeking an E-Commerce or Mobile Wallet Company within India to become a Global Partner for the ICC World Twenty20 in India in March / April 2016.

ICC provisionally suspends Yasir Shah for breaching ICC Anti-Doping Code

Dec 27, 2015, at 08:44 pm

Dubai, Dec 27 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced that Pakistan's bowler Yasir Shah has been charged with an anti-doping rule violation under the ICC Anti-Doping Code.

ICC announces Sunset + Vine as Production Partner and Broadcast Solutions as OB Equipment Provider

Dec 07, 2015, at 09:57 pm

Dubai, Dec 7 (IBNS)The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the appointment of Sunset + Vine as its Live Production Partner and Broadcast Solutions as OB Equipment Provider for all televised ICC Events, from 2016 to 2019.

Nagpur pitch rated as "poor" by ICC Match Referee

Dec 01, 2015, at 11:11 pm

Dubai, Dec 1 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced that the pitch for the third Test between India and South Africa in Nagpur has been rated as "poor", triggering a review of the performance of the pitch under the ICC Pitch Monitoring Process.

ICC appoints four female umpires for ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier

Nov 26, 2015, at 03:45 am

Dubai, Nov 25 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that, for the first time ever, four female match officials have been selected for the forthcoming ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier 2015, which will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from 28 November to 5 December.

ICC looks forward to exciting month of cricket in UAE

Nov 02, 2015, at 10:46 pm

Dubai, Nov 2 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced a multi-format fixtures across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this November as part of the ICC’s ongoing commitment to developing international cricket at all levels.

Virender Sehwag to announce retirement from international cricket soon

Oct 20, 2015, at 04:32 am

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IBNS): Flamboyant Indian batsman Virender Sehwag, who has entertained his fans over the years with his charismatic shots and flashy batting skills,is likely to announce his retirement from international cricket soon.

ICC office to close for Islamic New Year

Oct 14, 2015, at 09:44 pm

Dubai, Oct 14 (IBNS) The Dubai office of the International Cricket Council will be closed on Oct 15 as per the public holiday declared by the UAE Government to celebrate Al Hijri (Islamic New Year).

ICC Women's Team Rankings launched

Oct 03, 2015, at 03:21 pm

Dubai, Oct 3 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched the official ICC Women’s Team Rankings, which incorporate results in all three formats of the game into one rankings system.

ICC office to close for Eid Al-Adha

Sep 23, 2015, at 03:26 pm

Dubai, Sept 23 (IBNS) The Dubai office of the International Cricket Council (ICC) will be closed on account of Eid Al-Adha on Sept 23 and Sept 24.

International Cricket Council’s Americas Combine commences in Indianapolis

Sep 19, 2015, at 03:17 pm

Dubai, Sept 19 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday welcomed players from the United States, Canada, Argentina, Bermuda, Suriname and the Cayman Islands to Indianapolis this week, to begin the first-ever ICC Americas Cricket Combine.

Roshan Mahanama to step down at end of the year: ICC

Sep 15, 2015, at 08:36 pm

Dubai, Sept 15 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced that Roshan Mahanama will step down from the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees at the end of the year.

ICC's digital initiatives continue to scale new heights

Sep 10, 2015, at 07:30 pm

Dubai, Sept 10 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced strong growth in digital consumption following the succesful ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2015 held in July across Ireland and Scotland.

Thirimanne fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Aug 23, 2015, at 02:30 am

Colombo, Aug 22 (IBNS) Sri Lanka's Lahiru Thirimanne has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day’s play in the second cricket Test against India at the P.Sara Oval, Colombo, on Saturday.

ICC confirms sanctions against Asif and Butt will expire on Sept 1

Aug 20, 2015, at 02:42 am

Dubai, Aug 19 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council today confirmed that the sanctions against Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt will expire at midnight on 1 September 2015 and that they will be eligible to return to competitive cricket, at both domestic and international levels, on 2 September 2015 after fulfilling the specific conditions laid down by the independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal.

ICC congratulates Scotland and Netherlands on winning World T20 Qualifier

Jul 28, 2015, at 02:30 am

Dubai, July 27 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council on Monday congratulated Scotland and the Netherlands for winning the ICC World Twenty20 2015 Qualifier after the final was rained off on Sunday.

Zimbabwe off-spinner Malcolm Waller reported for suspected illegal bowling action

Nov 08, 2014, at 05:57 pm

Dubai, Nov 8 (IBNS): Zimbabwe off-spinner Malcolm Waller has been reported with a suspected illegal bowling action during his side’s defeat in the second Test against Bangladesh in Khulna.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar wins LG People's Choice Award

Nov 05, 2014, at 08:24 pm

Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): India fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has won this year's LG People's Choice Award. He now becomes only the fourth cricketer to win this coveted prize after Sachin Tendulkar, who was the first-ever recipient in 2010, Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara, who won it in 2011 and 2012, and India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who won it last year.

ICC Test and ODI Teams of the Year 2014 announced

Nov 05, 2014, at 08:23 pm

Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): The ICC on Wednesday announced its Test and ODI Teams of the Year, as chosen by a specially appointed selection panel chaired by the ICC's Cricket Committee chairman and former India captain Anil Kumble.

ICC announces shortlists for LG ICC Awards 2014

Nov 05, 2014, at 08:22 pm

Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): Australia's Mitchell Johnson and Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara are in line to win their second Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Cricketer of the Year after they were shortlisted for the LG ICC Awards 2014.

ICC kick-starts meeting in Dubai

Nov 05, 2014, at 08:20 pm

Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): International Cricket Council (ICC) has kick-started its series of meetings at operational headquarters in Dubai from Wednesday. The meeting will continue to next week.

Tendulkar's career would not have been complete without a World Cup win: Akram

Nov 05, 2014, at 08:05 pm

Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): Former Pakistan Pace bowler Wasim Akram thinks Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's glorious career got a befitting ending with the World Cup win at his home ground Mumbai.

Opportunity for both India and Sri Lanka to claim number-one ODI ranking

Nov 01, 2014, at 10:56 pm

Dubai, Nov 1 (IBNS): India and Sri Lanka go head to head in a five-ODI series in Cuttack on Sunday eyeing the number-one position on the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings.

ICC suspends Ajmal for illegal bowling action

Sep 09, 2014, at 06:33 pm

Dubai, Sept 9 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday suspended Pakistan's cricketer Saeed Ajmal with immediate effect.

ICC not to appeal Judicial Commissioner's decision

Aug 06, 2014, at 10:43 pm

Dubai, Aug 6 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Wednesday confirmed that it has received and considered the written decision of Judicial Commissioner Gordon Lewis AM in respect of his findings that England’s James Anderson and India’s Ravindra Jadeja were not guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, following an extensive disciplinary hearing held in Southampton on Friday.