New Zealand could slip in ODI rankings in series against Sri Lanka
Jan 02, 2019, at 04:52 pm
Dubai, Jan 2 (IBNS): New Zealand face the prospect of slipping down the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankingsin their upcoming three-match home series against Sri Lanka starting on Thursday.
New Zealand could slip in ODI rankings in series against Sri Lanka
Jan 02, 2019, at 04:29 pm
Dubai, Jan 2 (IBNS): New Zealand face the prospect of slipping down the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankingsin their upcoming three-match home series against Sri Lanka starting on Thursday.
ICC announces women's ODI and T20I teams for the year
Dec 31, 2018, at 12:30 pm
Dubai, Dec 31 (IBNS) : The International Cricket Council on Monday announced the women’s ODI and T20I teams of the year with New Zealand’s Suzie Bates named as captain of the 50-over side and Harmanpreet Kaur of India appointed captain of the 20-over side.
Mickey Arthur reprimanded for showing dissent: ICC
Dec 29, 2018, at 06:18 pm
Dubai, Dec 29 (IBNS): Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has received an official warning and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day’s play in the first Test, which South Africa won by six wickets at Centurion on Friday.
Ricky Ponting formally inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Dec 26, 2018, at 05:03 pm
Dubai, Dec 26 (IBNs): Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting was on Wednesday formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
South Africa eye second place as Test rankings interestingly poised
Dec 25, 2018, at 04:06 pm
Dubai, Dec 25 (IBNS): South Africa will be looking to climb the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team rankings as they get set to face Pakistan on Boxing Day.
Shakib gains big in T20I rankings
Dec 23, 2018, at 05:02 pm
Dubai, Dec 23 (IBNS): Mahmudullah and Liton other Bangladesh players to advance; Lewis, Hope, Brathwaite and Paul move up for the Windies
Perth pitch rated 'average' for Test by ICC
Dec 21, 2018, at 06:22 pm
Perth, Dec 21 (IBNS): The pitch used for the Perth Stadium's inaugural Test match between India and Australia has received the lowest possible pass mark from the International Cricket Council.
Kohli consolidates but Williamson too attains career-high ranking points
Dec 21, 2018, at 04:39 pm
Dubai, Dec 21 (IBNS): Captains Virat Kohli of India and Kane Williamson of New Zealand have consolidated their positions in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen, even as Tom Latham, Angelo Mathews and Nathan Lyon have made considerable gains in the latest rankings update carried out on Thursday.
ICC panel directs PCB to pay 60% of BCCI's legal costs
Dec 19, 2018, at 05:55 pm
Dubai, Dec 19 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced its Costs Award in the legal proceedings between the PCB and the BCCI.
Mustafizur, Mehidy and Hope achieve career-high rankings
Dec 16, 2018, at 08:14 pm
Dubai, Dec 16 (IBNS): Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has broken into the top-five of the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for ODI Bowlers for the first time in his career following a stellar performance in the recently concluded ODI series against the Windies, which the home side won by 2-1.
International Cricket Council partners with Royal Stag
Dec 12, 2018, at 04:06 pm
Dubai, Dec 12 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced a five-year agreement with Royal Stag.
Bowling action of Akila Dananjaya found to be illegal
Dec 11, 2018, at 05:26 pm
Dubai, Dec 11 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced that an independent assessment has found the bowling action of Sri Lanka’s off-spinner Akila Dananjaya to be illegal and, as such he has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.
Top-ranked Kohli feeling the hear from Williamson
Dec 11, 2018, at 03:47 pm
Dubai, Dec 11 (IBNS): Kane Williamson has become the first New Zealand batsman and 32nd overall to break the 900-point barrier in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen following a stellar performance in the third Test against Pakistan, which helped his side to win their first away series against the Asian side in 49 years.
2020 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup comes to Thailand
Dec 09, 2018, at 08:13 pm
Dubai, Dec 9 (IBNS): The Asia Qualifier Division 2 for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup is being held in Thailand from 9th to 17th December with ten teams playing in group matches in Bangkok and Chiang Mai before the semi-finals and finals are held in Bangkok to decide the two teams which will move forward towards the next U19 World Cup to be held in South Africa in 2020.
New Zealand consolidate fourth position, Pakistan slip to seventh
Dec 08, 2018, at 06:30 pm
Dubai, Dec 8 (IBNS): New Zealand and Pakistan have moved in opposite directions in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings following the conclusion of their three-Test series in the United Arab Emirates, which the visitors won by 2-1.
Bira 91 enters into global partnership with ICC
Nov 28, 2018, at 04:06 pm
Dubai, Nov 28 (IBNS):Bira 91, one of the world’s fastest growing craft beer brands, has entered into a major five-year deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC). The partnership, which runs through 2023, confirms Bira 91 as the official sponsor of ICC global tournaments including the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup, ICC World Test Championship, ICC U19 Cricket World Cup and the ICC Women’s Championship.
Yadav and Zampa break into top-five among T20I bowlers
Nov 26, 2018, at 03:55 pm
Dubai, Nov 26 (IBNS): Babar Azam, Rashid Khan and Glenn Maxwell hold on to their places at the top of the charts for batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders.
Richardson congratulates Cricket West Indies for fantastic tournament
Nov 25, 2018, at 08:32 pm
Dubai, Nov 25 (IBNS): ICC Chief Executive David Richardson has congratulated Cricket West Indies for a fantastic ICC Women’s World T20 2018 that saw unprecedented attendances across three venues.
Australia is next with two T20 World Cups coming in 2020
Nov 25, 2018, at 08:20 pm
Dubai, Nov 25 (IBNS): Two T20 World Cups will be played in Australia in 2020, starting in just under 15 months’ time with the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, comprising 10 teams playing 23 matches from 21st February – 8th March 2020, followed by the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, involving 16 teams playing 45 matches from 18th October – 15th November 2020.
World T20 renamed as T20 World Cup: ICC confirms
Nov 23, 2018, at 05:11 pm
Dubai, Nov 23 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that it has renamed the ICC World T20 as the ICC T20 World Cup.
ICC dismisses PCB's financial claim against BCCI
Nov 20, 2018, at 04:04 pm
Dubai, Nov 20 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Tuesday said it has dismissed the financial claim which the Pakistan Cricket Board had made against Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Windies set up semi-final with Australia after thrilling win
Nov 19, 2018, at 03:50 pm
Dubai, Nov 19 (IBNS): The last day of the Group stage of the ICC Women’s World T20 2018 threw up an engrossing first game at the Daren Sammy International Stadium, as the Windies beat England by four wickets in the last over of a thrilling chase. The home side enthralled the 6000-plus people with a humdinger of a win to top Group A and set up a clash with Australia in the semi-finals.
South Africa beat Bangladesh, finish third
Nov 19, 2018, at 03:49 pm
Dubai, Nov 19 (IBNS): South Africa showed more signs of the batting blues that have plagued them in this tournament, but still came away with a win against Bangladesh to finish third in Group A. In the last Group game of the ICC Women’s World T20, they registered a 30 win against the Asia Cup winners.
Australia fined for slow over-rate in Guyana
Nov 18, 2018, at 05:23 pm
Dubai, Nov 18 (IBNS): Australia have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in their Group B ICC Women’s World T20 2018 match against India in Guyana on Saturday.
USA’s Monank Patel receives warning for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Nov 14, 2018, at 05:50 pm
Dubai, Nov 14 (IBNS): USA bowler Monank Patel has received a warning for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during its ICC World Cricket League Division 3 match against Kenya, in Oman on Monday.
Pakistan get first win, Australia seal semi-final slot
Nov 14, 2018, at 04:06 pm
Dubai, Sept 14 (IBNS): Pakistan sailed on a captain’s innings from Javeria Khan, as she guided them to a 38-run win over Ireland in the afternoon fixture at the Guyana National Stadium. Javeria contributed in three substantial partnerships, as the team’s batting group continued its upward graph: They improved on the 137 they posted against India to register 139 for six, their highest score in ICC Women’s World T20s.
England, South Africa inaugurate St. Lucia action with wins
Nov 13, 2018, at 03:51 pm
Dubai, Nov 13 (IBNS): England got their ICC Women’s World T20 2018 campaign up and running with a seven-wicket win against Bangladesh, after their first game was washed out. One the back of a three-wicket haul by Kirstie Gordon, England kept Bangladesh to 76 for nine, a target that was revised to 64 in 16 overs as rain interrupted England’s chase.
Dilhara Lokuhettige charged under Emirates Cricket Board anti-corruption code
Nov 13, 2018, at 03:49 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC), on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), has charged former Sri Lanka international Dilhara Lokuhettige with three counts of breaching the ECB’s Anti-Corruption Code.
Yadav, Hafeez gain big after stellar performances
Nov 12, 2018, at 03:50 pm
Dubai, Nov 12 (IBNS): Kuldeep Yadav of India and Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez have been rewarded with big jumps in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after they played key roles in their sides’ convincing victories over their respective rivals in the recently-concluded T20I series.