England and Zimbabwe players make impressive gains
Nov 10, 2018, at 03:34 pm
Dubai, Nov 10 (IBNS): England and Zimbabwe cricketers have surged in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, which were released on Saturday morning and incorporates player performances from the Galle and Sylhet Tests.
We all are backing our girls: Rohit Sharma extends support to Indian women team for World T20
Nov 09, 2018, at 06:01 pm
Mumbai, Nov 9 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma on Friday shared a video where he could be seen supporting the Indian women cricketers who will be playing the ICC World T20 series.
ICC signs world first partnership with Uber to support Women's World T20
Nov 08, 2018, at 12:05 pm
Dubai, Nov 8 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Uber on Thursday announced a world first partnership to support the maiden standalone ICC Women’s World T20 in West Indies.
Rahul Dravid formally inducted into the ICC cricket hall of fame
Nov 01, 2018, at 04:03 pm
Duvai, Nov 1 (IBNS) : Former India captain Rahul Dravid was on Thursday formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. To mark the occasion, Dravid received his commemorative cap from fellow ICC Cricket Hall of Famer Sunil Gavaskar before the start of the fifth and final ODI between India and the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram.
Khaleel Ahmed reprimanded for provocative action
Oct 30, 2018, at 03:44 pm
Dubai, Oct 30 (IBNS) : Khaleel Ahmed has received an official warning and one demerit point after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel during Monday’s fourth ODI against the Windies, which the home side won by 224 runs in Mumbai to lead the five-match series 2-1.
ICC Women's World T20: Heather Knight wants to repeat Lord's feat
Oct 23, 2018, at 12:48 pm
London, Oct 23 (IBNS): England captain Heather Knight is hoping to repeat the success at Lord’s last year, when her team lifted the ICC Women’s World Cup beating India in a thriller in front of a packed house.
Battle for top places as Pakistan face off against Australia
Oct 23, 2018, at 12:37 pm
Dubai, Oct 23 (IBNS): Australia have a chance to attain top position in the ICC T20I Team Rankings for the first time when they take on Pakistan in a three-match series in the United Arab Emirates from Wednesday, an official release said.
Sanath Jayasuriya charged under ICC Anti-Corruption Code
Oct 15, 2018, at 03:50 pm
Dubai, Oct 15 (IBNS): Former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya, charged with two counts of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, has been given 14 days from 15 October 2018 to respond, the International Cricket Council said on Monday.
ICC launches global women's T20I team rankings
Oct 12, 2018, at 05:24 pm
Dubai, Oct 12 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) today launched a global MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings as it continues to drive the growth of the game through the shortest format.
Australian batsman Usman Khwaja moves into top 10 first first time
Oct 12, 2018, at 04:09 pm
Dubai, Oct 12 (IBNS): Australia opener Usman Khawaja has moved into the top 10 of the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen for the first time, after a remarkable performance in the first Test in Dubai helped salvage a draw against Pakistan.
Rabada,Tahir advance in MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rakings
Oct 08, 2018, at 06:03 pm
Dubai, Oct 8 (IBNS): South Africa bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Imran Tahir have advanced within the top-10 of the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings after their side’s 3-0 home series triumph over Zimbabwe.
Chance for Australia, Pakistan to improve rankings
Oct 02, 2018, at 03:51 pm
Dubai, Oct 2 (IBNS): Pakistan host Australia for a two-match series in the United Arab Emirates starting Sunday, with both sides having the chance to improve their positions in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings.
Hasan, Asghar and Rashid fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct in separate incidents
Sep 24, 2018, at 06:39 pm
Dubai, Sept 24 (IBNS): Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali, and Afghanistan’s duo of Asghar Afghan and Rashid Khan have all been fined 15 per cent of their match fees.
Recruitment firm appointed to help search for new Chief Executive
Sep 18, 2018, at 04:43 pm
Dubai, Sept 18 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed global executive recruitment company, Egon Zehnder has been appointed to conduct the search for a new Chief Executive following the confirmation that current Chief Executive David Richardson would step down next summer.
ICC conducts Elite Panel Conference in Dubai
Sep 16, 2018, at 06:11 pm
Dubai, Sept 16 (IBNS): the best match officials of the world converged in Dubai to spend four days sharing their expertise on the conduct of the game and application of the rules among other things during the annual Elite Panel Conference that culminated on Saturday.
Players eye ranking with ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in mind
Sep 13, 2018, at 04:52 pm
Dubai, Sept 13 (IBNS) : Several leading players go into the upcoming Asia Cup aiming to not only consolidate their positions in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings but also to use the multi-nation tournament in preparation for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
ICC gives ODI status to Asia Cup matches
Sep 09, 2018, at 07:57 pm
Dubai, Sept 9 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday confirmed that it has awarded ODI status to all matches in the upcoming Asia Cup, which will take place in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from 15 to 28 September.
Ronsford Beaton allowed to resume bowling in international cricket: ICC
Aug 29, 2018, at 10:08 am
Dubai, Aug 29 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced that following remedial work and reassessment, the bowling action of West Indies fast bowler Ronsford Beaton has been found to be legal and he can now resume bowling in international cricket.
ICC appeals for information on suspected match-fixer
Aug 28, 2018, at 03:27 pm
Dubai, Aug 28 (IBNS):The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday launched an appeal to find the one remaining suspected match-fixer from a recent documentary.
Nigeria, Sierra Leone survive semi-final scares
Aug 28, 2018, at 03:24 pm
Dubai, Aug 28 (IBNS): Favourites Nigeria and Sierra Leone qualified for the final of the ICC Under 19 World Cup Africa Division Two Qualifier tournament, but they both got a major scare along the way.
ICC releases cinema screening rights IIT for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Aug 27, 2018, at 07:35 pm
Dubai, Aug 27 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday released an Invitation To Tender (ITT) for LIVE Cinema Screening Rights to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
Mamata Banerjee, Sourav Ganguly condole death of former Indian cricketer Gopal Bose
Aug 26, 2018, at 08:43 pm
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and ex-Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday mourned the death of former Indian cricketer Gopal Bose.
Important ranking points up for grabs in Ireland-Afghanistan ODI series
Aug 26, 2018, at 05:45 pm
Dubai, Aug 26 (IBNS): Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan will be hoping to make a move towards the top of the bowlers’ list in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings as his side prepares for a three-match ODI series against Ireland in Belfast from Monday.
ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy tour driven by Nissan begins its journey in Dubai
Aug 25, 2018, at 03:49 pm
Dubai, Aug 25 (IBNS): The ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour, driven by Nissan, will embark on its most extensive journey around the globe yet, amid growing excitement ahead of the showpiece event in England and Wales from 30 May to 14 July 2019.
Fiji to host men's ICC World T20 Regional Qualifier as journey to Australia 2020 continues
Aug 24, 2018, at 01:02 pm
Dubai, Aug 24 (IBNS): The road to the men’s ICC World T20 2020 continues in Fiji this week with two teams qualifying for next year’s regional final, as the first of two 2018 East-Asia Pacific regional qualifiers gets underway, an official release stated.
Broad found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Aug 22, 2018, at 08:51 am
Dubai, Aug 22 (IBNS): England fast bowler Stuart Broad has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second day of the third Test against India at Trent Bridge.
South Africa slip to fourth position in ODI rankings
Aug 12, 2018, at 09:23 pm
Dubai, Aug 12 (IBNS): South Africa have slipped behind New Zealand to fourth position in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Men’s Team Rankings despite beating Sri Lanka 3-2 in their five-match series.
Erasmus completes half-century of Tests
Aug 10, 2018, at 07:05 pm
Dubai, Aug 10 (IBNS): Marais Erasmus of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires is officiating in his 50th Test as an on-field umpire during the second Test between England and India at Lord’s.
Abu Hider fined for using inappropriate language
Aug 05, 2018, at 07:31 pm
Dubai, Aug 5 (IBNS): Bangladesh fast bowler Abu Hider has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for using inappropriate language during his side’s second T20I against the West Indies at Lauderhill on Saturday.
ICC congratulates England on their 1000th men's Test
Jul 30, 2018, at 03:59 pm
Dubai, July 30 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sent its congratulations to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as their men’s team prepares for their 1000th Test match, which begins at Edgbaston in Birmingham against India on Wednesday, 1 August.