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Canada vs NZ clash at T20 World Cup under scrutiny by ICC ACU: Report

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, ...

Afghanistan, Ireland, Zimbabwe in line as ICC plans WTC revamp in 2027

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

Bangladesh govt to investigate BCB elections, T20 WC absence with ICC input

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

England, SA, WI to leave India on ICC charter flights over weekend

England, South Africa and West Indies are set to depart India over the weekend on chartered flights arranged by the ICC following disruption to commercial air travel due to the ongoing conflict involving US, Israel and Iran. A source told PTI that England, who went down to India in the second semifinal on Thursday, are expected to leave from Mumbai on Saturday evening on a direct flight to London. West Indies and South Africa are the other two teams still in the country despite their campaigns having ended. While the Windies were knocked out of the T20 World Cup after India defeated them by five wickets at the Eden Gardens on Sunday, South Africa's campaign ended after their defeat to New Zealand here in the first semifinal on Wednesday. Both South Africa and West Indies will travel together from Kolkata on a another charter flight. The two sides are likely to fly first to Johannesburg before the West Indies contingent continues onward to Antigua. The exact departure time is yet

Pakistan knocked out of T20 WC; semifinal and final to be held in India

Pakistan became the third team after Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe to be officially knocked out of ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 round

ICC Board and Committee meetings set to take place in Doha from March 25

The decision to stage the meetings in Doha highlights Qatar's growing involvement in the sport and the ICC's collaboration with the Qatar Cricket Association and the National Olympic Committee

T20 WC: ICC, Coca-Cola join hands to launch initiative for cleaner stadiums

Initiative will leverage structured recycling and collectible merchandise to transform stadium waste management into a fan-led sustainability movement during the T20 World Cup

PCB to ask Pakistan govt to withdraw IND vs PAK boycott decision: Report

Naqvi is expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif later on Monday to brief him on recent communications with the International Cricket Council

T20 WC: ICC-PCB in talks; Pakistan likely to play India on February 15

The PCB had earlier cited a February 1 social media post by the Pakistan government, which instructed the team to participate in the T20 World Cup but boycott the India match

US Ambassador Sergio Gor meets ICC chief Jay Shah, discusses cricket growth

Sergio Gor discussed the rapid growth of cricket in the United States with the ICC Chairman

T20 WC: What is 'force majeure' clause PCB wants to invoke for India match?

The ICC has formally asked the PCB to explain the legal and contractual basis of its decision, particularly after the board placed the responsibility on the Pakistan government

ICC T20 World Cup: Pakistan fly to Sri Lanka amid forfeit standoff with ICC

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said on Monday that the players would abide by whatever decision is taken by the government and the cricket board regarding the boycott of the T20 World Cup match

ICC charges USA cricketer Aaron Jones with five anti-corruption breaches

According to the ICC, Jones is accused of being involved in attempts to improperly influence aspects of matches, including their result, progress, or conduct.

Will not travel to India under any pressure: Bangladesh on ICC's ultimatum

Bangladesh's Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul made it clear on Tuesday that the country will not agree to travel to India for the World Cup unless the conditions set by the ICC are changed

BCB seeks clarity from ICC and BCCI on T20 WC security, Mustafizur's exit

Bangladesh is set to begin their T20 World Cup campaign on February 7, 2026. They have been placed in Group C, alongside West Indies, England, Nepal, and Italy.

Hyundai becomes ICC premier partner for six major tournaments through 2027

Hyundai Motor Company has signed a deal with the ICC to become a premier partner for six major tournaments across men's and women's events through 2027, including matchday rights and branding

Hyundai joins ICC as Premier Partner ahead of Men's T20 World Cup 2026

The partnership was formally unveiled at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in the presence of senior leadership from both organisations

T20 World Cup tickets are live! Here's how you can book your tickets

Phase I ticket pricing for the 2026 T20 World Cup begins at Rs 100 in India, while Sri Lankan venues also follow suit with a baseline of LKR 1,000

AB InBev named official beer partner of ICC for major tournaments from 2026

The deal covers all major men's and women's ICC tournaments from 2026 to 2027, kicking off with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

ICC may have to reduce media rights value as firms focus on profitability

JioStar's exit pressure and RMG ad ban push ICC to revalue rights as T20 World Cup 2026 nears.