The Indian cricket team will start its ICC Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on February 20
The five-match Test series between India and England is likely to be the first Test series under the new format
The ninth edition of the tournament will kick off on Wednesday, February 19, at the National Stadium in Karachi
Amid rising concerns over the readiness of Champions Trophy venues in the country, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that the iconic Gaddafi Stadium here would be handed over to the ICC on February 11, little over a week before the start of the ODI showpiece. The PCB posted a video of the new-look stadium on 'X' and wrote, "Under the lights, it's a sight to behold!...We can't wait to welcome fans, officials and teams for the tri-nation series and Champions Trophy." The mega-event begins on February 19. A Board source told PTI that the stadium will be handed over to the International Cricket Council (ICC), "for branding and other stuff on February 11" after Pakistan's tri-series against New Zealand and South Africa. The ICC had set January 31 as the deadline for the handover of all three stadiums -- Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore), National Stadium (Karachi) and the Rawalpindi Stadium -- which will host the global event in Pakistan. The source added that "final touches" were being
A report by Pakistan's leading English daily, Dawn, has suggested that the task of completing the renovation in time seems impossible at the moment
Australian Geoff Allardice on Tuesday announced his decision to step down as the ICC Chief Executive, just weeks ahead of next month's Champions Trophy ODI tournament. The 57-year-old joined the ICC in 2012 as General Manager of Cricket, coming from Cricket Australia, where he served as Cricket Operations Manager. He was appointed CEO of the ICC in November 2021, after having served as acting CEO for eight months. "It has been a privilege to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the International Cricket Council and I am incredibly proud of the results we have achieved, from enhancing the global reach of cricket to the commercial foundation put in place for ICC Members," Allardice said in a statement. "I'd like to thank the ICC Chair, the board of directors and entire cricket community for their support and collaboration over the past 13 years. I believe this is the right time for me to step down and pursue new challenges. I am confident that cricket has exciting times ahead, and
India's Jasprit Bumrah was named men's cricketer and men's Test cricketer of the year, while his countryman Arshdeep Singh was named ICC men's T20I cricketer of the year
The ace Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah joined the elite list after winning the award on Monday
Bumrah was also named 2024 ICC Test Cricketer of the Year on Monday
New Zealand all-rounder Melie Kerr made history on Tuesday by becoming the first Kiwi recipient of the prestigious Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, earning the title of ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year for her exceptional performances in 2024. The 24-year-old stood out among her peers, surpassing Laura Wolvaardt, Chamari Athapaththu, and Annabel Sutherland to claim the top honour in women's cricket. Kerr is not only the first New Zealander to win the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy but also the first Kiwi to be recognised as ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year in any category. Throughout the year, Kerr demonstrated her prowess as a world-class all-rounder, excelling in every facet of the game. Her outstanding fielding repeatedly lifted New Zealand, while her skill as a leg-spinner established her as one of the most dangerous strike bowlers in the world. Kerr was often the White Ferns' go-to match-winner with the ball. With the bat, she was a cornerstone of New Zealand's lineup, capable of .
Jasprit Bumrah is now the first Indian pacer to win the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award
The advisory board of MCC includes notable figures such as Sourav Ganguly, Graeme Smith, Heather Knight, and Kumar Sangakkara, who will advocate the new system to the ICC
Chappell also expressed his belief that the two-tier system for Test cricket, which he feels should have been established long ago, has not materialized.
Jay Shah and IOC president Thomas Bach meet to explore cricket's inclusion in LA 2028, marking a key step towards its Olympic debut and global growth
The ICC captains' meet, held before ICC events, features all participating captains in a photoshoot and press conference to discuss tournament expectations
Bangladesh became the third team after England and New Zealand to announce their squad for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan
South African legend Shaun Pollock says the ICC Cricket Committee is working towards giving bowlers bit more leeway on wides as the current rule is very strict on them, particularly when batters make last minute movement. Across ODIs and T20Is, batters make late movements across the crease to disturb bowlers' line and lengths and they end up giving wides. I'm working on something. I'm obviously part of the ICC Cricket Committee and we're looking to come up with a bit more leeway for the bowlers on wides. I think it's very strict on them, Pollock told PTI on the sidelines of SA20. If a batter jumps across (at the) last minute, it doesn't really work out for me. I think a bowler, at the start of his run-up, needs to know where he can bowl it. The current rule tends to suggest that if he moves and it's that point of delivery where the batter is, and that's according to where the wide will be called, I want a little bit of a change, added Pollock. The 51-year-old said bowlers must kno
Roach pointed out that the SCG pitch aimed to showcase early pace and bounce, which would naturally wear and spin as the game progressed
The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy will kick off on Wednesday, February 19, in Karachi
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