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Reserve day controversy: Ex-Sri Lanka captain lashes out at ICC and ACC

Former Sri Lanka skipper Arjuna Ranatunga criticised the Asian Cricket Council and the International Cricket Council on the reserve day issue

World Cup: BCCI to release 400,000 tickets, next phase sale on September 8

After high demand for World Cup tickets during the first seven phases, BCCI decided to release 400,000 tickets in another phase on September 08, 2023

Mountains to Multan: A look at Nepal's journey to their first-ever Asia Cup

Nepal did not drop even a single game in the ACC Premier Cup, the qualifying tournament for the Asia Cup 2023. At one point in time, they won 11 ODIs out of 12 to reach the Cricket World Qualifier 202

Explained: Why Marlon Samuels was found guilty by anti-corruption tribunal?

An independent anti-corruption tribunal has termed former West Indian cricketer Marlon Samuels guilty of four offences. What are they, and why do they matter?

West Indies' Marlon Samuels found guilty by anti-corruption tribunal

Former West Indies cricketer Marlon Samuels has been found guilty of four offences under the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code following a hearing by an independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal. The International Cricket Council (ICC), in its capacity as the Designated Anti-Corruption Official under the ECB Code, had charged Samuels in September 2021 of breaching four counts of anti-corruption code during a T10 league in 2019. The 42-year-old has been found guilty after he exercised his right to a hearing before the Tribunal. "The Tribunal will now consider the submissions of each party before deciding on the appropriate sanction to be imposed. The decision will follow in due course," ICC said in a release. Samuels played 71 Tests, 207 ODIs and 67 T20Is in his international career, scoring 11,134 runs and taking 152 wickets. He retired from international cricket in November 2020. The former top-order batter has been found guilty of breaching articles 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.

World Cup: India vs Pakistan moved to October 14; 8 other games rescheduled

ICC has notified changes in the Men's ODI World Cup 2023 schedule with India vs Pakistan clash moved from October 15 to October 14, 2023

Pakistan cricket team gets government clearance for World Cup participation

The Pakistan government on Sunday gave clearance to the country's senior men's team to travel to India for the 2023 World Cup, ending months of uncertainty over their participation in the showpiece. A press release from the foreign ministry informed that Pakistan has consistently maintained that sports should not be mixed with politics. It has, therefore, decided to send its team to India to compete in the upcoming World Cup. "Pakistan believes that the state of bilateral relations with India should not stand in the way of fulfilling its international sports-related obligations," the release said. The ministry said that Pakistan, however, has deep concerns about the security of its team and it would convey them to the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Indian authorities. "We expect that the full safety and security of the Pakistan cricket team will be ensured during its visit to India," the release said. It also said that Pakistan's decision shows its "constructive and .

IND vs PAK in World Cup: Pakistan agree to play on October 14 vs India

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has agreed with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on the proposed change of dates for two of its matches

World Cup fever: Airfares to Ahmedabad up 350% for India-Pakistan fixture

While the opening and final match days haven't generated significant traction, there is immense excitement surrounding the India-Pakistan match

ICC announces equal prize money for men's and women's teams at ICC events

Teams will now receive equal prize money for the equivalent finishing position at comparable events as well as the same amount for winning a match at those events

Reduce ODIs to World Cups, one-year of bilateral cricket post-2027: MCC

MCC wants ODIs to be played only in the World Cup year and a year preceding that internationally while it is in favour of the 50-overs being part of the domestic fixtures of the countries

ICC 'Player of the Month' award: Wanindu Hasaranga, Ash Gardner win

Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and Australian women's team all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner were on Tuesday named ICC's 'Player of the Month' for their impressive performances in June. Hasaranga clinched the award following his record-breaking feats at the World Cup Qualifier games in Zimbabwe. Women's Ashes hero Ashleigh Gardner becomes the first player to win three Player-of-the-Month accolades. Both players were selected as the standout performers following a vote conducted among a specialist panel comprising ICC Hall of Famers, former international players, media representatives and global cricket fans registered at icc-cricket.com, who had been voting since the nominees were announced last week. With 26 wickets at an average of 10 per scalp during the calendar month, Hasaranga enjoyed several highlights during the prolific period. Heading into the Qualifier as one of the key threats in a strong Sri Lankan lineup, the spinner started in fine fashion. Claiming six wickets in t

ICC Meet: BCCI's revenue share and bilateral ODIs key agenda in Durban

The BCCI's share of USD 230 million from the ICC's annual revenue will get approval from the global body during its annual board meeting in Durban where it will also discuss ODIs' future and capping on participation in T20 leagues. The members are also expected to get an update on preparations with regards to the ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States next year. Revenue Model ========= One of the topics on agenda is the revenue distribution model and while India's neighbours Pakistan had some issues with the country getting the lion's share of 38.5 percent (USD 230 million annually) from ICC's annual revenue of USD 600 million for the period between 2024-2027, it is understood that it will get the board's approval without any fuss. The all-powerful Financial & Commercial Affairs (F&CA) committee will give an approval and the rest will be a formality at the Board of Directors meeting. "Look, if one tries to go by percentages, the revenue distribution might look .

What is Duckworth-Lewis-Stern or DLS Method in cricket? Explained

The DLS method was devised to bring more genuine outcomes in a limited overmatch affected by rain. The rule was officially adopted by ICC in 1999.

WTC final: ICC expecting full house for at least first four days at Oval

The International Cricket Council is expecting a sell-out crowd for at least the first four days of the World Test Championship final between India and Australia at The Oval in London from June 7. The ICC has also kept a reserve day for the title clash if weather plays spoilsport. "We have been working very closely with the local organising committee (ECB) to ensure it is a great spectacle for the fans. We are expecting full crowds for each of at least the first four days. We know we are heading in the right direction. "It has created huge interest in terms of fans, and two best teams in the world will be slugging it out, it is set be a fantastic event. "We hope the weather stays clear so we can get the full amount of cricket, though we have a reserve day to make up for lost time," said Wasim Khan, ICC general manager of cricket, in a select media interaction. The final of the inaugural edition also involved India, who finished runners up to New Zealand in Southampton two years ..

Think we've made the right decision to not play a tour match: Steve Smith

Despite some criticism of Australia not playing a tour match ahead of their upcoming four-match Test series against India, premier batter Steve Smith thinks it is the right decision

Zampa's runout attempt, Neser's amazing catch and the drama of cricket laws

Adam Zampa attempted a run out at the non-striker's end when the batter was backing up too much. Even after being called a Mankad-er, the decision was not in his favour. We try to find out why

ICC Emerging Cricketer of Year: India's Arshdeep, Renuka, Yastika nominated

India left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was on Wednesday nominated for the ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year honour alongside Marco Jansen, Finn Allen and Ibrahim Zadran. Voting for the award will begin in January, said the ICC in a release. In the women's category, pace bowler Renuka Singh and batter Yastika Bhatia were nominated for the award alongside Australia's Darcie Brown and England's Alice Capsey. Arshdeep has made the short-list less than six months after making his international debut. In 21 T20 Internationals, the lanky pacer took 33 wickets at an average of 18.12, providing breakthroughs both with the new and old ball. Building on a strong IPL career, India's national setup included the left-arm quick, and he made the most of the opportunity with the team bouncing back after a disappointing 2021 T20 World Cup. Arshdeep was also handed an ODI cap on India's recent tour of New Zealand, and the future is bright for the 23-year-old. In a short span of time, Arshdeep came u

ICC T20 Cricketer of the Year: Suryakumar Yadav, Mandhana among nominees

Swashbuckling Indian batters Suryakumar Yadav and Smriti Mandhana were on Thursday nominated for the men's and women's T20 Cricketer of the Year awards, respectively, for their exploits in 2022. Suryakumar has been nominated alongside T20 World Cup-winning England all-rounder Sam Curran, Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan and Zimbabwe's batting all-rounder Sikandar Raza for the top honours in the men's category. Pakistan bowling all-rounder Nida Dar, New Zealand's Sophie Devine and Australian Tahlia Mcgrath will give Mandhana competition in the women's category. Suryakumar had a sensational 2022 in the shortest format of the game, becoming just the second batter to score more than 1000 runs in a year in the format. He ended the year as the highest run-getter, scoring 1164 runs at a ridiculous strike-rate of 187.43. His tally of 68 sixes in the calendar year in T20s is the highest anyone has recorded in the format in a year by a fair distance. Suryakumar's incredible ...

Sri Lanka asks ICC to probe match-fixing allegations during Pak Test series

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday said it has asked the ICC to probe match-fixing allegations concerning the home Test series against Pakistan held in July. Opposition member of parliament Nalin Bandara had alleged match fixing during the drawn series (1-1) played in Galle. The executive committee of SLC decided today to invite Mr Alex Marshall, the General Manager of the ICC anti corruption unit to Sri Lanka to investigate recent allegations of match fixing made by a parliamentarian regarding the recently concluded Pakistan tour," a statement from SLC said. The SLC accused Bandara of tarnishing its reputation by making the allegation.