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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 · Mar 25, 2025

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.

The Times of India · Mar 21, 2025

'Thank You Pakistan': ICC lauds PCB for successful Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has extended its heartfelt gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the successful hosting of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament marked the much-anticipated return of an ICC event to Pakistan for the first time since 1996, symbolising a historic moment for…

The Times of India · Mar 12, 2025

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Virat Kohli, Rachin Ravindra lead 'Player of the Tournament' race ahead of Champions Trophy final

As anticipation builds for the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the nominees for the prestigious 'Player of the Tournament' award.

The Times of India · Mar 8, 2025

'Never doubted my bowling action': Australia spinner Kuhnemann after getting all-clear from ICC

Matthew Kuhnemann has received an all-clear on his bowling action from the International Cricket Council after the left-arm spinner was reported for a suspect bowling action during Australia's Test series win on the tour of Sri Lanka

The Times of India · Feb 27, 2025

Annoyed PCB raises concern over use of Champions Trophy logo without Pakistan's name during India vs Bangladesh broadcast

Ahead of the big-ticket India vs Pakistan group fixture in the Champions Trophy on Sunday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has raised concerns with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the omission of their nation's name from the tournament emblem displayed during the telecast of India-Bangladesh match played in Dubai.

The Times of India · Feb 22, 2025

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 · Feb 20, 2025

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ICC starts hunt for new CEO

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has floated the advertisement for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after the global cricket body announced last month that Geoff Allardice will be stepping down from the role. Allardice was associated with the ICC for 13 years and was appointed the CEO…

The Times of India · Feb 11, 2025

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 · Feb 6, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025

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 · Feb 6, 2025

Umpire Nitin Menon refuses to travel to Pakistan, match referee Javagal Srinath to also miss Champions Trophy

MUMBAI: India's noted officials, match referee and former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath and umpire Nitin Menon, will be missing in action in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 to March 9.

The Times of India · Feb 5, 2025

Tickets for WTC Final to go on sale from January 31

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday that tickets for the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s will go on general sale from January 31.

The Times of India · Jan 29, 2025

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 · Jan 29, 2025

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The Times of India · Jan 28, 2025

Geoff Allardice to step down as ICC CEO ahead of Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: Australian Geoff Allardice has announced his decision to step down as Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC), just weeks before the Champions Trophy ODI tournament set to begin next month.

Dynamite News · Jan 28, 2025

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:

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2025

Indian stars Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma named in ICC women's ODI Team of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced its Women's ODI Team of the Year 2024 on Friday, which features India's two star performers -- opening batter Smriti Mandhana and all-rounder Deepti Sharma.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2025

Jasprit Bumrah headlines three Indians in ICC Test Team of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced its Test Team of the Year 2024 on Friday, featuring three Indian player -- premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and emerging opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal.

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025

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

Dynamite News · Jan 10, 2025

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:

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025

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 Times of India · Jan 10, 2025

Jay Shah to be felicitated by BCCI at its SGM

NEW DELHI: The state units of the BCCI will congratulate Jay Shah, the newly elected chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), during the Special General Meeting that is planned for this Sunday.

The Times of India · Jan 10, 2025

ICC delegation visits Karachi stadium to review Champions Trophy readiness

A six-member delegation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) took stock of Pakistan's readiness for the Champions Trophy in Karachi, which is one of the three host cities for the tournament that begins February 19 -- according to a Geo News report.

International Business Times · Jan 7, 2025

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.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

Smriti Mandhana, Annabel Sutherland, Nonkululeko Mlaba nominated for Women's Player of the month award

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has put forward three nominees for the Women's Player of the Month award for December: India's Smriti Mandhana, Australia's Annabel Sutherland, and South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba.

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