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ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta calls for end to random bilateral scheduling, Test-ODI revamp

In light of the growing popularity of T20 leagues, the International Cricket Council seeks to redefine traditional cricket formats. ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta has called for the end of arbitrary bilateral series, highlighting the necessity of context, culture, and competitive spirit in the sport. He remains optimistic that with careful…

The Economic Times

France Cricket implodes: letters hidden in a drawer and a board at war

France Cricket's chairman appears to have kept the sports ministry's letters – confirming the body had lost government recognition – from his own board, which is now in revolt. The International Cricket Council has since placed France Cricket on notice and frozen its funding. Yet even as it faces suspension…

France 24

Cricket's return gives the Olympics its biggest growth opportunity in decades

Cricket's return to the Olympics at Los Angeles 2028 is driven as much by strategy as sport, with the IOC aiming to tap into India's vast audience and commercial power. Officials say the move will help the Games reach billions of new viewers, boost broadcasting revenues and attract younger fans,…

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School Assembly News Headlines Today, July 16, 2026: US attacks Iran, ICC revamps World Cup format, England face Argentina and more

School Assembly News Headlines July 16: India and the UK finalized a significant trade agreement, granting India zero-duty access for nearly all its exports. The United States conducted new airstrikes against Iranian coastal defense systems on Greater Tunb Island. The International Cricket Council announced substantial format changes for upcoming men's…

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ICC revamps 2028 T20 World Cup with new Super 10, Eliminators format

The International Cricket Council announced a new 2028 T20 World Cup format. This structure includes a Super 10 stage and an Eliminators round. Twelve teams have already secured automatic qualification for the tournament. Eight remaining places will be decided through a 16-team Global Qualifier. This revised format aims to expand…

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ICC approves new format for Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, introduces three-stage structure

The International Cricket Council has approved a new three-stage format for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. This revamped structure aims to enhance competition and ensure more meaningful matches throughout the tournament. Fourteen teams will participate, with a new Super Series and Super 7 league stage introduced. The top four teams…

The Economic Times

ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for June 2026 announced

The International Cricket Council announced June 2026 Player of the Month nominees. Mossadek Hossain impressed with a series-winning performance against Australia. Nathan Smith led New Zealand's attack to a Test series victory. Shubman Gill scored centuries and amassed runs across formats. These players earned recognition for outstanding performances during the…

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'Greed' and loopholes: How cricket's $55 million development fund gets gamed

The International Cricket Council distributes tens of millions of dollars per year in development funding through a system that insiders say is loosely monitored and easily manipulated, a Play the Game investigation has found in partnership with FRANCE 24.

France 24

Ben Stokes’ two-word response over ECB’s possible anti-corruption rule breach during retirement Test

The ECB released a video of Stokes telling his England teammates of his impending retirement during the Trent Bridge Test which has left them in bother with the International Cricket Council

The Independent UK

World Club T20 and shorter ODIs among ICC options in radical overhaul of calendar

The International Cricket Council is reviewing the global calendar with ideas including a World Club Championship and reducing the length of one-day internationals

The Guardian - UK

ICC appoints Ros Rivaz as Independent Director to strengthen governance and global growth strategy

The International Cricket Council has appointed Ros Rivaz as its new Independent Director. She brings extensive international leadership and governance experience. Rivaz currently chairs Anglian Water and UK Companies House. Her appointment strengthens board oversight and ensures diverse perspectives. ICC Chairman Jay Shah welcomed her strategic insight. Rivaz expressed enthusiasm…

The Economic Times

Breakdown in cricket relations with Bangladesh rings alarm bells for India’s Olympic bid

Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the men’s T20 World Cup has caused concern, with the IOC unlikely to award the 2036 Games to India if there is a risk of a boycott

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan Considers Withdrawing from 2026 ICC T20 World Cup as Bangladesh Row with India Escalates

Pakistan signals it could withdraw from the 2026 T20 World Cup if Bangladesh's concerns about travelling to India aren't addressed. The ICC faces an unprecedented crisis with two nations potentially boycotting.

International Business Times UK

Perth's Ashes wicket gets full marks from ICC

The Perth pitch was not to blame for the fast-and-furious nature of the first Ashes Test, according to the International Cricket Council.

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Pakistan end winless World Cup campaign on sodden note

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has urged the International Cricket Council to arrange "good venues" for future World Cups after yet another rain-marred match.

The Guardian - UK

Team GB to be guaranteed place in men’s T20 cricket at 2028 Olympics

Team GB will be guaranteed a place in the men’s cricket tournament at LA 2028 after the International Cricket Council opted to use the regional qualifying format

The Guardian - UK

Two-division Test cricket on agenda with ICC to consider WTC expansion

The International Cricket Council has set up a working group to explore moving to a system of two-division Test cricket

The Guardian - UK

ICC chair Jay Shah likes what he sees at Lord’s and that can only be a good thing

MCC is cosying up to Jay Shah during the World Test Championship between South Africa and Australia

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Broadcast mogul Sanjog Gupta in frame to increase Indian influence at ICC

Sanjog Gupta has emerged as the frontrunner to become the new chief executive of the International Cricket Council

The Guardian - UK

India set for bid to stage World Test Championship final in 2027

India want to stage the final of the World Test Championship in 2027 with a formal proposal to be made to the International Cricket Council this summer

The Guardian - UK

ICC rejects Ben Stokes’ plea for review of over-rate penalties in Tests

Ben Stokes’ plea for changes to the punitive system of over-rate penalties has been rejected by the International Cricket Council

The Guardian - UK

Wisden calls World Test Championship a ‘shambles’ and makes case for reform

Wisden has trained its sights on the International Cricket Council and called the World Test Championship a ‘shambles masquerading as a showpiece’

The Independent UK

Afghanistan’s women cricketers get ICC funding and elite coaching

ICC says Australia, India and England will work to support displaced Afghan women players

The Times of India

Nitin Menon retained as only Indian in ICC elite panel of umpires

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced updates to its Elite Panel of Umpires, with Allahudien Paleker of South Africa and England's Alex Wharf joining the prestigious group. Nitin Menon remains the only Indian umpire on the panel, reaffirming his status among the world's best match officials.

The Times of India

ICC chairman Jay Shah congratulates Kirsty Coventry on being elected as new IOC president

Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Jay Shah, congratulated the newly-elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Kirsty Coventry, after the Zimbabwean became the first female and the first African to head the IOC.

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