Don't keep the fans waiting for 4 years please: Gayle tweets on ICC World T20
Apr 04, 2016, at 07:44 pm
Kolkata,Apr 4 (IBNS): Winning the ICC World T20 title for the second time in his career, West Indies batsman Chris Gayle urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) not to make the fans wait for four years for the tournament.
ICC and BBC sign digital partnership deal for its events till 2019 in the UK
Feb 02, 2016, at 06:14 pm
Dubai, Feb 2 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced a four-year partnership with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), which will see the BBC Sport website provide in-depth coverage of all ICC Events until 2019 in the United Kingdom.
ESPN signs deal with ICC for digital distribution of on-demand highlights
Jan 26, 2016, at 04:44 pm
Dubai, Jan 26 (IBNS) ESPN has signed a four-year agreement with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to broadcast digital on-demand highlights of all ICC events to be staged between the 2016-2019 period.
ICC suspends Galle stadium curator Jayananda Warnaweera for breaching ICC Anti-Corruption Code
Jan 20, 2016, at 09:03 pm
Dubai, Jan 20 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that it has suspended Galle International Stadium curator Jayananda Warnaweera for three years after he failed to cooperate with the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in an ongoing investigation.
ICC suspends Galle stadium curator Jayananda Warnaweera
Jan 20, 2016, at 07:18 pm
Dubai, Jan 20 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that it has suspended Galle International Stadium curator Jayananda Warnaweera for three years after he failed to cooperate with the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in an ongoing investigation.
Channel 2 Group appointed ICC’s audio rights partner for all events
Jan 18, 2016, at 06:31 pm
Dubai, Jan 18 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that Channel 2 Group has been appointed as its global audio rights partner after it acquired exclusive audio rights for all ICC events from 2016 to 2023.
Preparations for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016 to continue: ICC
Jan 05, 2016, at 09:03 pm
Dubai, Jan 5 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council on Tuesday said it will continue to prepare for this month’s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016 despite Australia withdrawing its team from the event and expressing its concerns about the safety and security of its squad and management.
Sri Lanka's Tharindu Kaushal allowed to bowl off-break in international cricket
Sep 30, 2015, at 01:43 am
Dubai, Sept 29 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday said that Sri Lanka’s Tharindu Kaushal is permitted to continue to bowl his stock delivery (off-break) in international cricket following an independent assessment of his action, which took place at the Sri Ramachandra University in Chennai earlier this month.
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.
ICC condoles the passing of Richie Benaud
Apr 10, 2015, at 05:11 pm
Dubai, Apr 10 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has offered its condolences to the family and friends of former Australia captain and broadcasting legend Richie Benaud who has passed away at the age of 84 following a prolonged illness.
WC to take cricket into next generation of digital coverage
Feb 12, 2015, at 08:25 pm
Dubai, Feb 12 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Thursday announced a series of exciting and innovative digital activations for cricket's flagship event, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, which will give fans some unique opportunities to engage with the event, the legends of the game and the players.
Pretoria becomes ICC-accredited testing centre for suspected illegal bowling actions
Dec 14, 2014, at 03:09 am
Dubai, Dec 11 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced that the University of Pretoria has been accredited as a testing centre for suspected illegal bowling actions.
ICC raises prize bucket for next year's World Cup
Nov 10, 2014, at 10:33 pm
Dubai, Nov 10 (IBNS): The Winners of the 2015 Cricket World Cup will take home extra USD$ 500,000 compared to 2011 tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday raised the prize allocation by a substantial amount.
Al-Amin's action found to be legal
Nov 05, 2014, at 09:32 pm
Dubai, Nov 5 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday confirmed that the bowling action of Bangladesh fast bowler Al-Amin Hossain had been found to be legal following an independent test, and that the player can, therefore, continue to bowl in international cricket.
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.
ICC to Countdown 100 Greatest World Cup Moments
Nov 04, 2014, at 09:44 pm
Dubai, Nov 4 (IBNS): As preparations for ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2015 intensifies and the countdown to the tournament gathers pace, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced an exciting initiative for cricket lovers across the world to vote for their favourite CWC moments of all time.
ICC congratulates Nepal and Uganda for qualifying for WCL Division 2
Oct 31, 2014, at 06:06 pm
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 31 (IBNS): ICC Chairman Mr N. Srinivasan has congratulated Nepal and Uganda for qualifying for Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 (WCL Div.2), which will be played in Namibia from 17 to 24 January 2015.
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.
Jun 26, 2014, at 08:10 pm
Mumbai, June 26 (IBNS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday congratulated N. Srinivasan on being unanimously elected as the first Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Billy Bowden returns to Emirates panel
May 01, 2014, at 05:07 pm
Dubai, May 1 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires for 2014-2015, commencing from 1 July 2014, following the annual review and selection process.