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Sri Lanka's interim cricket Board says it would correct itself "from the very foundation" to ensure that the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy next year remains in the country amid speculation that the ICC might relocate the event due to government interference in the sport's administration here. Interim Committee chair Eran Wickremaratna, appointed by the country's sports minister, said his committee is committed to reform the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). "We are very committed to really correcting from the very foundation. We are not backing out," said Wickremaratna, without elaborating. The six-team T20 tournament, scheduled to be held in February 2027, is likely to be moved out of Sri Lanka due to government interference in the administration of SLC. Interim Committee official Prakash Schaffter said two and a half months back, the ICC had indicated that it was looking for an alternative venue other than Sri Lanka. "Although they have not categorically told us th

The International Cricket Council has taken away hosting rights of the inaugural edition of the Women's Champions Trophy to be held in 2027 from Sri Lanka due to government interference in the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket. According to a report, Sri Lanka was set to host the first-ever edition of the women's tournament featuring six teams including the hosts. But the decision could impact their participation as well. "Yes, it has been moved out of Sri Lanka. It will be played at another venue, but as of now, I am not sure where it will be played," Prakash Shaffter, Secretary of the SLC Transformation Committee, was quoted as saying by The Sunday Times. The report added that the ICC is likely to decide on the venue of the tournament in its next board meeting, with the move to strip Sri Lanka from hosting the competition set to make a financial impact on the board. The current SLC administration is being run by a government-appointed Transformation Committee. It was brought in

The sanctioning of Akane and a senior trial lawyer by the US marks the latest escalation of attacks on the court by Washington, which says the ICC has unfairly targeted the US and Israel

The US says the ICC exceeded its authority by targeting officials from countries that have not accepted its jurisdiction, but the sanctions are closely tied to the court's Gaza investigation

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court and one of its top prosecutors as it continues a campaign to dismantle the tribunal, which it accuses of trying to unfairly prosecute US and Israeli soldiers for alleged crimes in Afghanistan, Iraq and Gaza. The State Department said Tuesday it had hit ICC president Tomoko Akane, a Japanese national, and ICC senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, who is from Senegal, with sanctions that freeze any assets they have in US jurisdictions or come into contact with the US financial system. "The Trump Administration has been clear: the International Criminal Court is a corrupt and fatally politicized supranational court that has maliciously abused its authority and exceeded its mandate," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement. "We will not tolerate its assault on state sovereignty." The move is the latest by the Trump administration against the ICC, which it says has exceeded its ..

ICC chairman Jay Shah inaugurated the Tanzania Cricket Arena, the country's first ICC-approved cricket venue, marking a significant milestone in the development of the sport in Tanzania and across Africa. Congratulating Cricket Tanzania on the landmark achievement, Shah lauded the collective efforts that helped establish world-class cricket infrastructure in the country. "Congratulations to Cricket Tanzania on the opening of the Tanzania Cricket Arena - a landmark moment for cricket in Tanzania and across Africa. "It was an honour to officially inaugurate this terrific new facility, the first ICC-approved cricket arena in the country. The venue is a testament to the vision, dedication and hard work of everyone involved in growing the game in Tanzania," Shah posted on his social media handles.

Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been handed a three-month suspension for failing a dope test after consuming a "substance of abuse" unrelated to sporting performance during the T20 World Cup earlier this year, the ICC said on Friday. Nawaz's sentence would be reduced to one month on completion of a substance abuse treatment programme. His period of ineligibility is backdated to May 1, which is the date he started a voluntary provisional suspension. "Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has accepted a three-month period of ineligibility (which will be reduced to one month on completion of a substance of abuse treatment programme) for breaching the ICC Anti-Doping Code," the world body stated in a press release. "Subject to Nawaz completing a substance of abuse rehabilitation programme to the ICC's satisfaction, Nawaz will not be required to serve the remainder of the three-month period of ineligibility." The 32-year-old had tested positive for a ...

Under the agreement, USA Cricket will retain its landmark 2019 commercial partnership with ACE while receiving a financial package designed to support its emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The USA can qualify as hosts by finishing in the top 15 of the ICC Men's T20I rankings at any point during the qualification period

To ensure a safe and sustainable return to cricket for women players post-pregnancy, the ICC on Monday announced guidelines to cover their early recovery after birth, structured training, and conditioning during a 16-week window before the comeback. The 'Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines' for female cricketers, outline a six 'R's framework: Ready, Review, Restore, Recondition, Return and Refine. "The approach covers early recovery after birth, medical and wellbeing reviews, gradual return to structured training, cricket-specific conditioning, return to play and ongoing monitoring once a player is back in the cricket environment," the ICC stated in a press release. The document speaks about having a dedicated 'Case Manager' for the players returning to competitive cricket post pregnancy. The Case Officer should be either a doctor or a physiotherapist. The early review would include comprise focus on psychological support in the players' adjustment to life as a mother, follow

ICC revenue from women's ICC events has risen significantly in the last few years, but it has still not been enough to achieve a surplus

Gambhir said teams should have every opportunity to complete matches rather than see valuable playing time lost to bad light

Cricket Canada described the decision as unexpected but stressed that it respects the ICC's ruling and remains committed to meeting all compliance requirements

ICC also granted match officials access to Hawk-Eye data for monitoring suspect bowling actions and made the leg-side wides trial a permanent feature

The ICC on Saturday announced Dr. Ros Rivaz as its new Independent Director, a post that had been vacated by former PepsiCo boss Indra Nooyi. Rivaz will join the ICC Board for an initial three-year term, with the possibility of one extension. The independent director position in ICC is reserved for a prominent woman leader, who has contributed in social and professional sphere. "The International Cricket Council (ICC) is pleased to share that the ICC Board has appointed Dr Ros Rivaz as its Independent Director," the global cricket body stated in a media release. Rivaz is currently Chair of Anglian Water and UK Companies House, and serves as Lead Independent Director at Aperam SA and Victrex plc. She has also served in executive roles in blue chip companies, both in the UK and internationally prior to her Board career, providing a broad perspective on strategy, risk, and performance management. "Her deep understanding of governance, corporate strategy, and operational effectiveness

Despite record-breaking viewership and growing global interest, ICC financial records show that most Women's World Cups over the last decade have remained loss-making

If approved by the board on May 30, the new playing conditions are expected to come into force from October 1

The ICC is investigating Cricket Canada for alleged breach of its anti-corruption code, including the national team's loss to New Zealand in a T20 World Cup match held on February 17 in Chennai, a media report has stated. The game at Chepauk, which Canada lost by eight wickets, has come under scrutiny from the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) following allegations of corruption highlighted in a recently-aired documentary. Electing to bat, Canada had posted 173/4, before New Zealand chased it down in just 15.1 overs. Glenn Phillips (59 not out off 39 balls) and Rachin Ravindra (76 not out off 36) sealed the win to confirm the Black Caps' Super Eight berth. According to ESPNcricinfo, the ACU is probing multiple allegations linked to Cricket Canada and "two active investigations that span elements of Cricket Canada and allegations of breaches of the ICC's anti-corruption code at international and domestic level as well". The allegations came into light in a 43-minute documentary, ...

A working group within the ICC will put forth a proposal to its Board of Directors suggesting expansion of the number of countries playing in the World Test Championship from 9 to 12, with the inclusion of Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and Ireland during the next cycle starting 2027. It is believed that the working group headed by the former New Zealand Test batter Roger Twose have also proposed one-off Test series as a part of the next cycle. "The working group will also recommend allowing one-off Tests to count towards the points accrued over the league's two-year cycle," ESPN Cricinfo reported. It is understandable that if one-off Tests are squeezed into the next cycle with possible expansion to 12 teams, it will also mean that the game's commercial leaders India could help out an Ireland or Zimbabwe by playing one-off Test matches. As of now, two-Test bilateral series is part of the WTC point cycle. For example, India will host Afghanistan for a one-off Test in June at Mullanpur in Pun

The Bangladesh Cricket Board is under scrutiny after the National Sports Council formed a five-member committee to investigate alleged irregularities in the 2025 board election