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Why are international cricket windows and tweaks in WTC needed?

ICC's cricket committee is expected to discuss proposed changes to the WTC format during its upcoming meeting in Zimbabwe

Gough and Wilson dropped: How does ICC select its elite umpiring panel?

Gough's overturn percentage for 2024 was relatively low at 21.7%. Despite this, the former English county cricketer is widely acknowledged as one of the finest umpires in the world.

PCB CEO blames ICC for mismanagement of CT final presentation ceremony

The Pakistan Cricket Board's chief operating officer has blamed the ICC for the mismanagement at the final presentation ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. No Pakistan representative was called on the podium for the final ceremony in Dubai during final presentation ceremony despite the PCB CEO, Sumair Ahmed being present at the ground. Sumair said at a function in Lahore that it was the result of mismanagement on part of the ICC. It was a result of mismanagement on part of the ICC and everyone knows who's involved in it. We did not take the matter in a positive way," he said. Sumair said he went to Dubai for the final on the directions of PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi. He confirmed that the ICC had not responded to the PCB's demand for an explanation for the mismanagement. "We had asked for an explanation from the ICC but the response received wasn't satisfactory so we've sent another letter seeking explanation," he said. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and New Zealand Cricket'

Bonus point system to be pondered by over by ICC for WTC 2025-27 cycle

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is likely to ponder over a new bonus points system during its board meeting in April which could give more weightage to bigger victories, especially overseas, during the next World Test Championship cycle. The 2025-27 WTC cycle will begin with India's five-match away Test series against England in June. As per the prevailing rules, the team winning by the smallest margin or by an innings gets 12 points, six points for a tie and four points for a draw. But this could see a change as the global governing body, as per a report in Telegraph, is considering awarding bonus points for innings victories or for a win above a certain big margin such as 100 runs. "In fact, issues such as giving bonus points for innings wins etc has been in continuous discussion from the beginning of the WTC, as many teams felt that due weight is not getting for wins against big teams," a source close to the development told PTI. "So, such topics have been a part of ...

Former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte arrested in drug war case

Duterte's anti-narcotics campaign during his 2016-2022 presidency killed more than 6,000 people

PCB to demand ICC explanation over exclusion from CT closing ceremony

A PCB source revealed that chairman Mohsin Naqvi was not satisfied with the ICC's explanation regarding the incident

ICC is flawed but worth fighting for in a world turning away from justice

The belief that the ICC can act as a deterrent against future atrocities is an unproven hypothesis

ICC chairman Jay Shah conferred with Icon of Excellence award at FILA 2025

At the age of 36, Jay Shah has made history by becoming the youngest-ever chairman of the ICC

Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action cleared by ICC

Australia's left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who was reported for an illegal bowling action during the second Test against Sri Lanka last month, has been cleared by the ICC after undergoing extensive testing in Brisbane. The development means Kuhnemann will be able to resume playing for Australia in the Test tour of the Caribbean scheduled later this year. "Kuhnemann's action has now been deemed to be legal and the left-arm spinner will continue to bowl in international cricket," the ICC said in a statement. The 28-year-old Kuhnemann had undergone an independent bowling assessment at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane, where it was revealed that the amount of elbow extension for all his deliveries was within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations, the apex body said. Despite being called for his action, Kuhnemann played a pivotal role in Australia's 2-0 series victory in Sri Lanka, bagging 16 wickets at an average of 17.18. Cri

IND vs PAK: PCB asks ICC for explanation over India's national anthem row

Left red-faced after India's national anthem played for a fraction of a second at the start of the Australia-England Champions Trophy match here on Saturday, the Pakistan Cricket Board has blamed the ICC for the fiasco and demanded an explanation from the world body. At the start of the game when the two teams lined up for their national anthems, the spectators were left surprised as the Indian national anthem played for a second before being stopped. A source close to the ICC confirmed that the PCB had sent a letter to the governing body outlining the incident and demanding an explanation. "The PCB has made it clear that the ICC needs to offer some explanation as their people are responsible for the (national anthem) playlist of teams in the Champions Trophy. "Since India is not playing in Pakistan, it is hard to understand how their anthem was played by mistake from the playlist," the source said. India had refused to travel to Pakistan citing security concerns and are playing t

Advertisers pay big bucks for slot during India-Pak Champions Trophy clash

The companies are forking out a staggering Rs 50 lakh for a ten-second spot during the India-Pak cricket match on Sunday

Pakistan missing from IND vs BAN broadcast logo, PCB seeks ICC response

During the match, the logo displayed in the top left corner of the broadcast only featured the event name, 'Champions Trophy 2025,' without mentioning Pakistan as the official host

IND vs ENG: ICC to launch 'Donate Organs, Save Lives,' during 3rd ODI

The third ODI between India and England in Ahmedabad will start a special awareness programme around organ donation

Former SL captain Dimuth Karunaratne retires, ICC praises his commitment

The International Cricket Council on Sunday lavished praise on former Sri Lankan captain and prolific opener Dimuth Karunaratne, who brought the curtains down on his glittering international career along with his 100th Test against Australia in Galle. Karunaratne scored 36 and 14 in his farewell Test as Australia won the match by nine wickets to make a clean sweep of the two-game series. "Dimuth has had a very fine career during which he excelled as a batter in the most traditional format of the game, becoming only the seventh from his country to feature in 100 Tests," said ICC chairman Jay Shah in a release. Karunaratne, 36, scored 7222 runs in Tests at a healthy average of nearly 40, including a top score of 244. He also played 50 ODIs, scoring 1,316 runs. He captained Sri Lanka in 30 Tests between 2019 and 2023, winning 12 and losing 12 while in charge. "His commitment has been second to none and he has been a great ambassador of the game. I am sure fans of Test cricket the wor

Champions Trophy 2025: India's match tickets, prices, and booking details

The Indian cricket team will start its ICC Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on February 20

ICC to introduce two-tier Test format following WTC final in June: Report

The five-match Test series between India and England is likely to be the first Test series under the new format

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Full squad list of all 8 participating teams

The ninth edition of the tournament will kick off on Wednesday, February 19, at the National Stadium in Karachi

Gaddafi Stadium to be handed over to ICC for Champions Trophy on Feb 11

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

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: PCB assures their readiness to host the event

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

Geoff Allardice to leave ICC CEO role before Champions Trophy 2025 begins

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