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  EU-Australia seals free trade agreement, new defence tie-up after years of stalemate: What it means

  World | March 24, 2026 8:25 IST

  The EU and Australia have concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement after years of delay, accompanied by a new defence partnership. The pact includes changes to prosecco labelling, expanded market access for Australian red meat and improved EU access to critical raw materials.

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  Women's FTP '22-'25: From India's matches to ICC World Cup, Here's everything you need to know

  Cricket | August 16, 2022 21:46 IST

  How many total matches are scheduled to be played? What are the upcoming major ICC Women's events? How many matches will Team India play? Know all details

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  After BCCI, ECB gives thumbs down to ICC's proposed FTP of 2023-31

  Cricket | November 09, 2019 11:54 IST

  BCCI had already opposed the proposed move, and with CA also having done the same, it is understood that the ICC may now face severe roadblocks regarding the proposed FTP of 2023-31.

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  After India debut, Afghanistan to play Test against Australia

  Cricket | June 20, 2018 21:00 IST

  Afghanistan recently became the 12th side to feature in men's Test cricket when they played against India in a one-off historic Test match.

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  PCB chief says India must play Pakistan if it wins case

  Cricket | April 29, 2018 20:54 IST

  The ICC gave a final shape to the FTP at the meeting in Kolkata but the current schedule does not include any Pakistan and India bilateral matches.

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  Why didn't BCCI put 'Govt permission' clause in contract, questions PCB

  Cricket | April 23, 2018 21:40 IST

  As per the newly drafted FTP, India have slots for Pakistan series, but it won't happen till the clearance comes from the Indian government.

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  Pakistan Cricket Board delegation to visit India after 31 months

  Cricket | April 19, 2018 18:11 IST

  It is learnt that the ICC has played a pivotal role to ensure that the PCB delegation faces no issue in getting visas amid the ongoing political tensions between the two countries.

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  ICC forms dispute panel on PCB's compensation claims against BCCI

  Cricket | April 11, 2018 15:48 IST

  PCB had appealed to ICC's Dispute Resolution Committee, accusing the BCCI of not honouring the Future Tours & Programme (FTP) commitment, which included an away series between the two sides.

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  It is Pakistan's call to participate in Asia Cup: BCCI

  Cricket | January 16, 2018 21:25 IST

  Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi in December had warned the BCCI that Pakistan could exercise the 'right' to pull out of the Asia Cup, which will be held in India in September.

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  It is Pakistan's call to participate in Asia Cup: BCCI

  Cricket | January 16, 2018 21:25 IST

  Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi in December had warned the BCCI that Pakistan could exercise the 'right' to pull out of the Asia Cup, which will be held in India in September.

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  New FTP has given meaningful context to T20Is: BCCI CEO

  Cricket | December 15, 2017 18:21 IST

  India will play 53 T20 Internationals in this phase which includes 26 away matches as well.

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  Sourav Ganguly likely in FTP working group, questions on CEO inclusion

  Cricket | December 14, 2017 21:24 IST

  Last Monday, the BCCI general body decided to form a working group that will study the new FTP, where the Indian team plays 81 matches at home across three formats during the five-year-cycle from 2019-2023.

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  Pakistan to play more matches against top teams in proposed Future Tour Programme

  Cricket | December 14, 2017 19:41 IST

  Initially, Pakistan were scheduled to play around 104 matches across three formats, however, the figures were later increased to more than 120 following the ICC executive committee meeting held in Singapore earlier this month.

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  BCCI SGM: Number of matches up, playing days down in new Future Tour Programme

  Cricket | December 11, 2017 18:02 IST

  The revised FTP was agreed upon unanimously at the Board's SGM - a move that will see India playing more Tests against Australia, England and South Africa but also addressing captain Virat Kohli's complaints on player fatigue.

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  Team India to play 81 matches at home from 2019-2023

  Cricket | December 11, 2017 16:19 IST

  The next Future Tour Programme cycle at home will include high-profile series against England, South Africa and Australia.

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  Virat Kohli, COA agree on pay hike, Future Tour Programs

  Cricket | November 30, 2017 18:46 IST

  On the proposed pay hike, COA chief Rai did not spell out the remuneration plan but said that both Kohli and Dhoni were in agreement with the structure which is being worked out.

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  BCCI SGM on December 1, 5 year FTP to be decided

  Cricket | November 16, 2017 19:08 IST

  It is expected that India will be touring New Zealand in early 2019 and will be interesting to see if a series with Pakistan is slotted in that five-year period.

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  No Window For IPL In FTP, Says ICC

  Cricket | July 07, 2011 20:09 IST

  New Delhi, Jul 7: The ICC today sought to dispel the notion that IPL has been given a window in the international cricket calendar, saying the issue did not even crop up in the governing