India, South Africa ready for key encounter
Jul 08, 2017, at 01:11 am
London, July 7 (IBNS): India’s Veda Krishnamurthy is confident her side can keep up its perfect record at the ICC Women’s World Cup when it takes on South Africa at Grace Road.
Sharma-inspired India continue unbeaten streak with Sri Lanka win
Jul 06, 2017, at 03:46 pm
Derby, Jul 6 (IBNS): Mithali Raj and Deepti Sharma’s 118-run third-wicket partnership led the way as India continued its unbeaten run at the ICC Women’s World Cup with a 16-run victory over Sri Lanka, an official release stated.
ICC names unchanged elite panel for 2017-18 season
Jul 02, 2017, at 11:06 pm
Dubai, July 2 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday named an unchanged Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires for the 2017-18 season, following the annual review and selection process.
Imran Tahir hands number-one ranking to Imad Wasim
Jun 26, 2017, at 10:50 pm
Dubai, June 26 (IBNS): There is no change in the top three of the all-rounders’ table which is headed by Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh.
ICC Women’s World Cup to have special Twitter emojis
Jun 24, 2017, at 11:17 pm
Dubai, June 24 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturay announced the ICC Women’s World Cup will be the first global sports event to launch special Twitter emojis for captains as part of an unprecedented level of digital coverage for the women’s game.
Google commemorates start of ICC Women's CWC with an interactive doodle
Jun 24, 2017, at 02:54 pm
Mountain View, Jun 24 (IBNS): Web giant Google on Saturday dedicated a doodle to commemorate the start of the latest edition of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup (CWC).
ICC outlines process for incorporating new governing body for USA cricket
Jun 24, 2017, at 04:24 am
Dubai, June 23 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday outlined the process for the incorporation of a new governing body for cricket in the USA and confirmed all cricket activities should continue during the transition period following the expulsion of the USA Cricket Association from ICC membership.
ICC confirms Afghanistan and Ireland as Full Members
Jun 23, 2017, at 02:57 am
Dubai, June 22 (IBNS): Afghanistan and Ireland were on Thursday confirmed as Full Members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after a unanimous vote at the ICC Full Council meeting at the Oval.
Pakistan cricket team return home, receive heroic welcome
Jun 20, 2017, at 10:52 pm
Islamabad, June 20 (IBNS): Pakistani side received a heroic welcome as they returned home on Tuesday with the Champions Trophy.
Broadcast coverage of women's cricket World Cup will be a turning point: ICC
Jun 20, 2017, at 10:18 pm
London, June 20 (IBNS) The ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 will see unprecedented broadcast coverage as the International Cricket Council today announces the 31 match television and online schedule.
Team of ICC Champions Trophy announced
Jun 19, 2017, at 11:43 pm
Dubai, June 19 (IBNS): The ICC onMonday announced the Team of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, which includes players from five of the eight participating sides, with Pakistan’s Sarfraz Ahmed as captain.
Pakistan surges to sixth position after ICC Champions Trophy Victory
Jun 19, 2017, at 11:19 pm
Dubai, June 19 (IBNS): Pakistan has moved to sixth position in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings following its triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, and its players have made significant gains in the individual rankings following its 180 runs victory over India in the final on Sunday.
Defending champions India face Pakistan in Champions Trophy final today
Jun 18, 2017, at 02:19 pm
London, June 18 (IBNS): Fans in India and Pakistan are gearing up to watch a high-voltage Champions Trophy final clash between the national sides of both the neighbouring nations on Sunday.
Match officials announced for ICC women's WC
Jun 18, 2017, at 12:23 am
Dubai, June 17 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Saturday announced the umpire and match referee appointments for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, which will be staged in the United Kingdom from 24 June to 23 July.
I am sure it will be a well-contested final: Kohli
Jun 18, 2017, at 12:17 am
London, June 17 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli on Sunday said the final of the ICC Champions Trophy is expected to be a 'well-contested' game.
CT: Ex-cricketer Aamir Sohail accuses Pakistan of 'fixing' matches
Jun 16, 2017, at 08:12 pm
Islamabad, June 16 (IBNS): Former Pakistan cricketer Aamir Sohail has indirectly accused Pakistan team of match fixing during the ongoing Champions Trophy tournament.
Ex-Pakistani cricketers appreciate team for defeating England in semi-finals
Jun 15, 2017, at 05:01 pm
Islamabad, June 15 (IBNS): Former Pakistani players appreciated their national team after they defeated hosts England to reach the final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy on Wednesday.
Virat Kohli achieves number one rankings
Jun 13, 2017, at 10:19 pm
Dubai, June 13 (IBNS): India captain Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top batting spot, while Australia’s pace ace Josh Hazlewood has achieved the number-one position in the bowlers’ rankings for the first time in his career in the latest MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings, which were released on Tuesday morning following the conclusion of the last round of league matches in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017.
India defeat South Africa to reach Champions Trophy semi-finals
Jun 12, 2017, at 03:13 am
London, June 11 (IBNS): India put up all-round performance which helped the defending champions beat South Africa by eight wickets to reach the Champions Trophy semi-finals here on Sunday.
CT: Indian bowlers shine, South Africa bowled out for 191
Jun 12, 2017, at 12:07 am
London, June 11 (IBNS): Brilliant bowling by Indian bowlers and electrifying fielding helped the defending champions restrict South Africa at 191 runs in the crucial group stage match of the Champions Trophy here on Sunday.
Pakistani woman journalist held responsible by Twitter users for Kohli, De Villiers' 'duck'
Jun 11, 2017, at 05:06 am
London, June 10 (IBNS): With few hours left for the cracking encounter between India and South Africa in the Champions Trophy, Twitter users got themselves busy to hold a Pakistani woman journalist responsible for Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers' 'ducks' on cricket field in the recent matches they played in the tournament.
Champions Trophy 2017: Australia 277/9 in 50 overs against England
Jun 11, 2017, at 01:09 am
Birmingham, June 10 (IBNS): In a Group B match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, Australia scored 277 for the loss of nine wickets in 50 overs against England here on Saturday.
MS Dhoni spends time with Sakshi, Ziva
Jun 11, 2017, at 01:06 am
London, June 10 (IBNS): India's star wicket-keeper-batsman MS Dhoni has found some time from his busy schedule of playing for India in the ongoing Champions Trophy to spend some quality time with family.
Champions Trophy 2017: South Africa win toss, opts to bat first
Jun 08, 2017, at 12:03 am
Birgmingham, June 7 (IBNS): In a match between two Group B teams, South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan in a Champions Trophy 2017 clash here on Wednesday.
Champions Trophy: Rumman Raees called into Pakistan squad to replace injured Wahab Riaz
Jun 07, 2017, at 03:32 am
Dubai, June 6 (IBNS): Left-arm quick Rumman Raees has been called up to Pakistan’s ICC Champions Trophy squad as a like-for-like replacement for the injured Wahab Riaz.
Virender Sehwag shares hilarious picture of Ganguly and Warne taking naps
Jun 07, 2017, at 03:24 am
Birmingham, June 6 (IBNS): Former Indian opening batsman Virender Sehwag, who has grown popular in the commentary box of late because of his wits and humour, shared a hilarious picture on Twitter that reveals two former cricketers- Sourav Ganguly and Share Warne- taking naps in the middle of a high voltage India-Pakistan match on Sunday.
Champions Trophy 2017: Bangladesh win toss, elect to bat
Jun 06, 2017, at 02:07 am
London, June 5 (IBNS): In an encounter with the Australian team, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first in their second game of the Champions Trophy 2017, on Monday.
Champions Trophy: India beat Pakistan by 124 runs
Jun 05, 2017, at 05:11 am
Birmingham, June 4 (IBNS): In a rain-hit match, India put up a strong performance to beat arch-rivals Pakistan handsomely by 124 runs in a Champions League match here on Sunday.
Jun 04, 2017, at 10:27 pm
Dubai, June 4 (IBNS): The ICC on Sunday confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 has approved Steven Finn as a replacement player for Chris Woakes in the England squad for the tournament.
Terror attacks hit London: ICC gives top priority to security
Jun 04, 2017, at 09:57 pm
Dubai, June 4(IBNS): The ICC on Sunday said security remained a top priority following the militant attacks which hit London on Saturday.