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"I love that," says India coach Gambhir on ICC's pink-ball experiment

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

Corrective measures underway, Cricket Canada reacts after ICC suspension

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 approves use of pink ball in Tests during bad light on a trial basis

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

ICC hands three-year contract to Ros Rivaz as the new Independent Director

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

Datanomics: Women's cricket still a loss-making proposition for ICC

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

Red-to-pink ball switch in Tests on ICC agenda for May 30 board meeting

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

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