Tue, 21-Oct-2025

ICC brings innovation to the field with AI pitch analysis

ICC brings innovation to the field with AI pitch analysis

In a groundbreaking move blending sports and technology, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced AI-driven pitch analysis during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The innovation was showcased ahead of the tournament’s tenth match in Visakhapatnam, where former Indian captain Mithali Raj used Google’s Gemini tool to deliver the pitch report. The demonstration marked … Read more

PCB files official complaint against Umpire over Fakhar Zaman’s unfair out

PCB files official complaint against Umpire over Fakhar Zaman’s unfair out

DUBAI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially lodged a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) against TV umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge over Fakhar Zaman’s controversial dismissal during Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash against India in Dubai. Pakistan’s T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha, also filed a negative report on the decision. Speaking to … Read more

ICC announces major rule change in T20 Cricket

ICC announces major rule change in T20 Cricket

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced key updates to the playing conditions for men’s T20 Internationals, with major changes set to take effect from July 10, 2025. The revisions focus on refining power play calculations in rain-affected or reduced-overs matches and providing greater clarity around concussion substitutions. A standout modification pertains to how … Read more

Pakistan vs. India Champions Trophy tickets now on sale

Champions Trophy Pak vs Ind match tickets

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released additional tickets for the ICC Champions Trophy matches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with sales beginning today. In an official statement, the ICC announced, “Additional tickets for India’s matches and first semi-finals has gone on sale today at 12:00 PM IST.” Earlier, the ICC had decided to … Read more

Champions Trophy 2025: Shadab, Fakhar, Imam expected to return

Champions Trophy 2025

KARACHI: The ninth edition of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy, also known as the Mini World Cup, is set to take place from February 19 to March 9, 2025. The event will be hosted jointly by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As teams begin to announce their squads for the prestigious … Read more

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to be held under hybrid model

Karachi Commissioner assures 'foolproof security' for 2025 Champions Trophy

The 2025 Champions Trophy will be played under a hybrid model, as confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC), ending months of discussions between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). According to ESPNcricinfo, both boards have reached an agreement on how the tournament will be hosted. … Read more

Pakistan-India Champions Trophy Match Officially Set for Dubai?

Pakistan-India

Pakistan-India Champions Trophy Match is to be held in Dubai. PCB Chairman met informally with ICC Chief Jay Shah in Dubai, but no official ICC council meeting took place. The ICC Broadcast Workshop in Dubai confirmed the match’s location. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has assured broadcasters that the much-anticipated Pakistan-India Champions Trophy match will … Read more

Haris Rauf Earns ICC Men’s Player of the Month Nomination

Haris Rauf

Pakistan’s Haris Rauf is the nominee for the Men’s Player of the Month Award for November 2024. Rauf was a key figure in Pakistan’s historic ODI series win against Australia, claiming 10 wickets. The ICC announced the nominees for the Men’s Player of the Month Award. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the nominees for … Read more

ICC Meeting: India Rejects PCB Formula for Champions Trophy

ICC Champions Trophy schedule announcement expected today

International Cricket Council Meeting Postponed for 2025 Champions Trophy Hosting. The meeting was postponed due to India’s failure to respond to Pakistan’s proposal  The meeting is now scheduled for December 7. A crucial International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting, scheduled for Wednesday to discuss the hosting of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan, was postponed yet … Read more

ICC Schedules Emergency Board Meeting for December 5

ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has scheduled its next meeting for December 5. The last meeting was abruptly canceled just 15 minutes after it started. The decisions made during the meeting will set the tone for the ICC’s direction under Shah’s leadership. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has scheduled its next emergency board meeting for … Read more

PCB rejects ‘surrender’ claims amid Champions Trophy 2025 dispute

PCB rejects ‘surrender’ claims amid Champions Trophy 2025 dispute

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has strongly rejected reports suggesting that Pakistan had “surrendered” in its discussions with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the Champions Trophy. The board labeled these claims as “nonsense.” PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, along with his delegation, recently returned from Dubai after holding meetings with the ICC and the Board … Read more

Champions Trophy: ICC Questions India Over Pakistan Tour Refusal

Champions Trophy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has formally requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to provide written justification for its refusal to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan. Sources indicate that the ICC has demanded the BCCI’s reasons be consistent with the organisation’s rules and regulations. Should the explanation fail … Read more

Champions Trophy 2025: Who’s Stuck in Deadlock? India, Pakistan, or ICC?

ICC Champions Trophy schedule announcement expected today

The upcoming Champions Trophy scheduled for next year has turned into a serious issue. Pakistan, the host nation for this prestigious event, saw its hopes dashed recently when India refused to travel to Pakistan. While it had been anticipated that India might take steps to have the event relocated at the last minute, the International … Read more

ICC Unveils New Visual Identity for Champions Trophy 2025

Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council has revamped the visual identity for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The tournament will return in 2025, featuring the world’s top eight teams in a two-week competition. The tournament, set for February 19 to March 9, 2025, will be held in Pakistan, with matches across Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. The International … Read more

Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana Plans Attacking Approach for T20 World Cup

Pakistan Captain

Pakistan women’s cricket team is preparing for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. Fatima Sana has revealed the team’s strategy, aiming for a more aggressive approach. The team has faced challenges during the powerplay, including early wickets falling, middle-order collapse, and slow pace of runs. Pakistan women’s cricket team is gearing up to play attacking … Read more

Triple Indian Nomination in Race for ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year

Triple Indian Nomination in Race for ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year

India’s ICC ODI Cricketer nominations: Kohli, Gill, Shami. Kohli’s feat: 1377 runs, six centuries, World Cup top scorer. Gill’s highlight: 1584 runs, youngest double centurion. India dominates the nominations for the prestigious ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year Award for 2023, with a triple representation in the race. The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled … Read more

Canadian Cricketer Hangs Up Bat in Wake of ICC’s Transgender Ban

Canadian Cricketer Hangs Up Bat in Wake of ICC's Transgender Ban

ICC bans players who underwent male puberty from elite women’s cricket. Transgender cricketer Danielle McGahey quits international career in response. Debate arises over inclusivity vs. fairness and safety in women’s sports. In a significant move, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday that players who had undergone male puberty would not be allowed to … Read more

ICC U19 World Cup 2024 Relocated from Sri Lanka

ICC U19 World Cup 2024 Relocated from Sri Lanka

U19 Cricket World Cup moved to South Africa from Sri Lanka. New format introduces Super Six stage. India in Group A with Bangladesh, Ireland, USA. In a surprising turn of events, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has declared South Africa as the host nation for the upcoming 15th edition of the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World … Read more

ICC Introduces Stop Clock Trial for Men’s Limited-Overs Cricket Pace Regulation

ICC Introduces Stop Clock Trial for Men's Limited-Overs Cricket Pace Regulation

ICC will trial a stop clock in men’s ODIs and T20Is A 5-run penalty will be given to teams that take more than 60 seconds to deliver the next over three times in an innings. ICC revised the criteria for banning a pitch from international cricket. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a groundbreaking … Read more

World Cup 2023 Closing Ceremony Dazzles with Spectacular Performances

World Cup 2023 Closing Ceremony Dazzles with Spectacular Performances

100,000+ fans expected at ICC World Cup 2023 finale, Australia vs. India. Airshow, Aditya Gandhi’s music, Pritam Chakraborty’s Bollywood, and a grand light/laser show. Closing ceremony amps up the thrill for the epic final showdown. As the ICC World Cup 2023 gears up for its grand finale at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, cricket … Read more

ICC World Cup 2023: Pat Cummins Addresses Pitch Controversy

ICC World Cup 2023: Pat Cummins Addresses Pitch Controversy

ICC accused of pitch favoritism for India at World Cup 2023. Australia’s skipper trusts ICC’s pitch curator, but India denies pitch switch. ICC pitch consultant frustrated over handling of pitch controversy. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is facing scrutiny over its handling of pitch preparation at the ongoing World Cup, with allegations of favoritism towards the … Read more

IOC Set to Decide Afghanistan’s Fate in 2028 LA Olympics

IOC Set to Decide Afghanistan's Fate in 2028 LA Olympics

Afghanistan’s 2028 Olympics fate in IOC hands, says ICC CEO. Concerns rise as 22 of 25 female players seek refuge post-Taliban. Hope for male team’s LA28, ICC and organizers plan event structure. Geoff Allardice, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has clarified that the fate of Afghanistan’s participation in the 2028 … Read more

ICC Suspends Sri Lanka Cricket for Government Interference

ICC Suspends Sri Lanka Cricket for Government Interference

ICC suspends SLC with immediate effect. Suspension comes after ICC found SLC in breach of obligations. Future course of action to be decided by ICC Board in due course. In a major development, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect. The suspension comes after the ICC found that … Read more

Mohammed Shami Responds to Hasan Raza’s ‘Ball Change’ Allegations

Mohammed Shami Responds to Hasan Raza's 'Ball Change' Allegations

Shami slams Raza’s baseless ICC allegations. Raza claims India manipulated balls and DRS. Cricket world calls for fair play. In a recent social media post, Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami strongly criticized former Pakistani cricketer Hasan Raza for making sensational allegations against the Indian cricket team and the International Cricket Council (ICC) during the ongoing … Read more

ICC Announces Qualification Process for 2025 Champions Trophy

ICC Announces Qualification Process for 2025 Champions Trophy

ICC sets 2025 Champions Trophy rules. Top seven World Cup 2023 teams qualify (excluding Pakistan). Controversy as some teams miss out; Zimbabwe, Ireland, West Indies. International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the qualification criteria for the highly anticipated 2025 Champions Trophy, set to be hosted by Pakistan. The qualification process is set to be highly … Read more

PCB lodges complaint with ICC over ‘inappropriate conduct’ by Indian fans

PCB lodges complaint with ICC over 'inappropriate conduct' by Indian fans

PCB complains to ICC about crowd conduct in World Cup 2023. Rizwan targeted due to dedication to Palestine. Visa issues for Pakistani fans and journalists in India. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially lodged a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the “inappropriate conduct” directed at the Pakistani cricket team during their … Read more

ICC warns Gurbaz for hitting boundary rope, chair against England

ICC warns Gurbaz for hitting boundary rope, chair against England

Gurbaz warned by ICC during Afghanistan’s win over England. Gurbaz breached conduct code by equipment abuse. Historic Afghanistan win against England in cricket. In a thrilling match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Afghanistan’s right-handed opener, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, received a warning from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a breach of the ICC Code of Conduct … Read more