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UK Government pushing for Afghan women’s right to play cricket, Nandy says

All female sport has been effectively outlawed, leaving the majority of Afghanistan’s women’s cricket team living in exile.

Evening Standard

England will not boycott Afghanistan game despite Taliban ‘gender apartheid’

ECB chair Richard Thompson condemned ‘oppression of women and girls’ in Afghanistan but insisted a ‘unilateral boycott’ was not the right policy

The Guardian - UK

England to face Afghanistan in Champions Trophy despite calls for boycott

More than 160 MPs and peers had called for a boycott in response to the Taliban’s actions since returning to power

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England make decision on Afghanistan clash at Champions Trophy after calls for boycott

The ECB have confirmed that the tournament fixture will go ahead despite calls for England to boycott over the Taliban’s treatment of women

The Independent UK

After fleeing the Taliban, the Afghan women’s cricket team is finally playing together – in Australia

A Twenty20 cricket contest featuring a women’s team made up of refugees from Afghanistan who now live in Australia may “only” be an exhibition game, but it could be the beginning of something much more.

The Conversation

Jasprit Bumrah brushes away tough competition to clinch Sir Garfield Sobers Award

After enjoying a year filled with booming performances, India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, on Tuesday was honoured with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ECB urges cricket’s leaders to take action over ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan

The ECB’s chief executive, Richard Gould, called on the International Cricket Council to ‘intervene and show global leadership’ over Afghanistan

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ICC chairman Jay Shah to be felicitated by BCCI during Special General Meeting

BCCI will be holding a special general meeting of its board, during which the new secretary and treasurer of the body will be elected. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lisa Nandy rejects calls for England to boycott Afghanistan cricket match

Culture secretary says it should go ahead despite pressure for it to be cancelled over Taliban’s treatment of women

The Guardian - UK

UK Government Urges Cricket Chiefs To 'Deliver On Own Rules' After Afghanistan Boycott Calls

The UK government says the International Cricket Council should "deliver on their own rules" relating to women's participation as the England men's team resist calls to boycott their upcoming match against Afghanistan.

International Business Times

England’s Ben Stokes demands answers from ICC after latest over-rate sanctions

Ben Stokes has revealed a personal stand-off with the International Cricket Council about over-rate penalties, including his refusal as England captain to sign the relevant post-match paperwork as a protest against the system

The Guardian - UK

TV Newsance 265: Kangana’s farmers’ protest comment, POOKIE baba on Amish’s show

This week, we’re back with a roundup of the best and worst of the TV news world. Jay Shah has been elected as the youngest chairman of the International Cricket Council. Of course, netizens couldn’t resist trolling him, labeling him a product of nepotism — but hey, we wish him…

Newslaundry

Jay Shah becomes youngest ever chair of ICC after winning election unopposed

Jay Shah, honorary secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, will succeed Greg Barclay as chair of the International Cricket Council

The Guardian - UK

ICC plans multimillion-pound boost for Test cricket via dedicated cash fund

Test cricket is poised for the introduction of a dedicated fund as the International Cricket Council looks to boost match fees and stem the talent drain to lucrative franchise leagues

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The Independent UK

Women's cricket T20 World Cup is switched to UAE from Bangladesh after turmoil

The United Arab Emirates will host the women’s Twenty20 World Cup in October after the International Cricket Council moved the tournament from Bangladesh

The Independent UK

Women’s T20 World Cup moved from Bangladesh due to civil unrest

The Women’s T20 World Cup will no longer be held in Bangladesh, the International Cricket Council has announced

Dynamite News

Global Development Awards: ICC to honour six inspiring initiatives

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, announced six nations as the winners of the ICC Development Award for 2023 for their "transformative work" in the world of associate cricket. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India unlikely to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, will ask ICC to hold matches in Dubai, Sri Lanka

5 and will ask the International Cricket Council to hold its matches in Sri Lanka or Dubai. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ICC announces fixtures for Women's T20 World Cup 2024, India grouped with Pakistan and Australia

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the groups and fixtures for the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 tournament to be played in Bangladesh in October. Read further on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera

West Indies’ Thomas hit with five-year ban after agreeing to fix matches

West Indies batter Devon Thomas has been banned by the International Cricket Council for five years for match-fixing.

France 24

French women’s cricket team disbands after probe into fake matches

The future of the French international women’s cricket team is in doubt after 17 players called for an investigation into allegations that its governing body staged fake matches to secure funding from the International Cricket Council. With cricket set to become an Olympic sport after the 2024 Paris Games, FRANCE…

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ICC mandates use of stop-clock in white-ball internationals from T20 World Cup 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that they have mandated the use of stop-clocks in between overs in limited-overs international matches, starting with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and USA. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In a first,South Korea to host EAP Pathway Event as ICC announced dates, venue

In a historic first, South Korea will host their first ever ICC Pathway Event, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced Indonesia, Samoa and SA as the hosts for the 2024 East Asia Pacific (EAP) ICC Pathway Events. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

ICC rejects Usman Khawaja's appeal against armband sanction

Usman Khawaja's appeal against ICC reprimand for wearing black armband to mourn victims of Israel-Palestine conflict rejected.

The Hindu

Steve Waugh slams South Africa for naming depleted squad, ICC for not caring about Test cricket

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh has slammed the International Cricket Council and top cricket boards, including the BCCI, for not caring about Test cricket after South Africa named a depleted red-ball squad for the tour of New Zealand, prioritising its T20 league over the longest format.

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