International Cricket Council
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ICC contacts ECB over Ben Stokes retirement video; what is the matter?
Cricket | Jul 09, 2026, 12:20 PM ISTBen Stokes' retirement announcement was made public via a video the England Cricket Board shared midway through the third Test against New Zealand in Nottingham. The ICC has sent a letter to the ECB regarding the recording of the video in the PMOA and making it public.
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ICC announces 'Return to Play Post-Pregnancy' guidelines; check what the policies say?
Cricket | Jun 22, 2026, 06:28 PM ISTThe International Cricket Council has laid several guidelines for the return to play post-pregnancy for women cricketers. West Indies' Afy Fletcher, who returned to the sport after giving birth to a son in 2021, praised the step while emphasising her comeback.
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ICC announces historic all-female panel of umpires, referees for Women's World Cup 2025
Cricket | Sep 11, 2025, 02:00 PM ISTThe 2025 edition of the Women's World Cup will kick off on September 30 in Guwahati, with co-hosts India up against Sri Lanka. The ICC began the ticket sales for the tournament a couple of days ago and it promises to be a grand event with the prize pot of USD 13.4 million.
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ICC up for idea of four-day Tests 2027-29 WTC cycle onwards to boost the format outside big three
Cricket | Jun 17, 2025, 01:59 PM ISTSouth Africa's World Test Championship (WTC) might have a positive effect on not just cricket in the country but Test cricket overall, as the ICC seemed to have liked the idea of keeping four-day Tests for countries which can't afford having Test matches as the primary revenue generator.
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ICC pondering making changes to two-ball rule in ODI cricket
Cricket | Apr 11, 2025, 04:43 PM ISTThe ICC (International Cricket Council) is reportedly considering the possibility of scrapping the two new ball rule in ODI cricket, alongside bringing the clock to the playing conditions in Test cricket as well.
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Green Park Stadium in Kanpur earns demerit point from ICC following India vs Bangladesh Test match
Cricket | Nov 08, 2024, 09:37 AM ISTThe Green Park Stadium in Kanpur hosted the rain-marred 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh. There was no play possible on days two and three of the Test match. However, India still managed to win the game on the final day.
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ICC bans Sri Lankan cricketer Praveen Jayawickrama for breaching Anti-Corruption Code
Cricket | Oct 03, 2024, 06:17 AM IST"The charges relate to international cricket and the Lanka Premier League. The ICC, in agreement with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), acted in accordance with Articles 1.7.4.1 and 1.8.1 of the Code," the ICC statement said.
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What are the playing conditions set by ICC for T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals?
Cricket | Jun 25, 2024, 01:26 PM ISTSuper 8 round of T20 World Cup 2024 ended today and the four teams to qualify for semifinals are India, England, Afghanistan and South Africa. The first semifinal is set to take place on June 26 between South Africa and Afghanistan while India will face England in the second. But what if it rains?
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ICC, are we going to pretend...?: Pakistan pacer accused of ball-tampering amid shock defeat vs USA
Cricket | Jun 07, 2024, 01:32 PM ISTPakistan pacer Haris Rauf has been accused of scratching the surface of the ball during the T20 World Cup game against USA by former South Africa-American cricketer Rusty Theron. USA beat Pakistan in the Super Over as they have made Group A scenario rather interesting.
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ICC announces hosts for marquee multi-national events for men and women
Cricket | Jan 27, 2024, 01:17 PM ISTThe International Cricket Council (ICC) is going to organise the inaugural edition of the T20 Champions Trophy in the women's circuit in 2027. Sri Lanka are the provisional host of the tournament.
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ICC brings major modification to stumping referrals | Report
Cricket | Jan 04, 2024, 10:47 AM ISTThe new rule regarding stumping referrals is aimed at getting rid of the flaws that persisted in the old ruling and allowed the fielding side to take undue advantage of it. It reportedly came into effect on December 12, 2023.
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ICC disapproves Usman Khawaja's most recent attempt to spread human rights awareness
Cricket | Dec 24, 2023, 07:20 PM IST"Personal messages of this nature are not allowed as per Clause F of the Clothing and Equipment Regulations, which can be found on the ICC Playing Conditions page. The ICC is supportive of players using their platforms outside of the playing arena to promote human rights," an ICC spokesperson said.
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ICC unveils logo for ICC Men's and Women's T20 World Cup 2024
Cricket | Dec 07, 2023, 01:25 PM ISTICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is set to be played in the West Indies and USA in June while the Women's mega event in the shortest format is likely to take place in October-November in Bangladesh. ICC released the video unveiling the same logo for both tournaments.
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Message is we don't belong: World's only transgender woman cricketer retires after ICC's ruling
Cricket | Nov 22, 2023, 03:20 PM ISTThe International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to ban transgender players from women's game has come as a body blow for the only such player in international cricket, Canada's Danielle McGahey. McGahey in a heartbreaking post announced her retirement while saying that she will keep fighting.
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ICC announces equal match fee for female match officials in a landmark decision
Cricket | Nov 22, 2023, 07:59 AM ISTThe International Cricket Council (ICC) in its meeting in Ahmedabad took a few key decisions, the biggest of them being the equal pay for male and female umpires. The decision came as part of ICC's continued attempt to bring gender equality in the sport.
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ICC introduces stop clock in men's ODI and T20Is to reduce time consumption between overs
Cricket | Nov 21, 2023, 06:43 PM ISTThe new rule is expected to expedite the pace of the game and thereby keep the interest of the viewers intact in the matches. It has been implemented on a trial basis.
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Sri Lanka lose hosting rights, ICC moves U-19 World Cup 2024 to different country
Cricket | Nov 21, 2023, 05:29 PM ISTThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has moved the U19 World Cup 2024 from Sri Lanka, with the country's board still under suspension. Sri Lanka Cricket was suspended immediately after World Cup 2023 group stage due to government interference in board's workings.
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ICC World Cup 2023 Prize Money: All You Need to know
Cricket | Nov 14, 2023, 06:17 PM ISTThe first semifinal of the ongoing spectacle will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and the second semifinal fixture will be organised at the Eden Gardens. The summit clash will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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ICC announces match officials for World Cup 2023 semifinals
Cricket | Nov 13, 2023, 04:12 PM ISTIndia would like to put the demons of the 2019 World Cup semifinal behind them as they prepare to take on the Blackcaps in the first semifinal of the World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. New Zealand were the fourth team to qualify for the semis.
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ICC charges former Bangladesh allrounder among seven others for corruption in Abu Dhabi T10 League
Cricket | Sep 20, 2023, 08:24 AM ISTThe International Cricket Council has charged eight people in total for violating several elements of the Emirates Cricket Board's anti-corruption code during the 2021 season of the Abu Dhabi T10 League. Former Bangladesh spin-bowling all-rounder Nasir Hossain is among the eight persons charged.