According to Reuters, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for suspected war crimes and crimes against humanity against Hamas leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The decision follows ICC prosecutor Karim Khan’s May 20 announcement that he was requesting arrest warrants for … Read more
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which begins in the vivid landscapes of the United Arab Emirates, is expected to excite cricket fans throughout the world. Originally scheduled for Bangladesh, this year’s competition promises an amazing exhibition of skill, determination, and sportsmanship as 10 teams compete for glory at historic locations in Dubai and … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah has regained the No.1 spot in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers, overtaking his teammate Ravichandran Ashwin. This development happened after the sensational two match Test series against Bangladesh where he picked up 11 wickets. Bumrah bowled 49 overs in the two test matches against Bangladesh and picked up 11 wickets sharing the joint … Read more
On Wednesday, ‘The Age’ claimed that BCCI secretary Jay Shah is expected to take over as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Jay Shah’s ascension was widely speculated when current ICC chairman Greg Barclay opted out of a third term on Tuesday, following the end of his tenure on November 30. According to The … Read more
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will continue to host the eagerly awaited ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will now take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The ICC confirmed that the tournament will now be held by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in UAE because many countries have expressed … Read more
India’s cricket team might skip the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year due to security concerns. Pakistan planned to host matches only in Lahore to address these concerns, but India prefers matches in Dubai or Sri Lanka for safety. If India withdraws, Sri Lanka, ranked 9th in the 2023 ODI World Cup, could take their … Read more
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board met in Dubai this week and the future structure and context of international bilateral cricket was top of the agenda. Among the top decisions taken was the introduction of stop-clock as a mandatory playing condition in white-ball cricket and reserve days for knockout stages during the ICC T20 World … Read more
After a swift 1.5-day conclusion to the second Test between India and South Africa in Cape Town, the focus shifted to the pitch used in the match. With India emerging victorious in a contest that witnessed 23 wickets falling on the opening day, captain Rohit Sharma publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the inconsistent judgments from … Read more
In a bid to bring more discipline to the game, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a groundbreaking ‘stop clock’ rule on Monday, December 11, as part of the newly updated Men’s playing conditions. This innovative rule, implemented on a trial basis from December 2023 to April 2024 across 59 matches, aims to inject … Read more
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially suspended Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect due to extensive government interference in the board’s administration. The suspension, labeled as a stern warning, aims to curb further intervention in SLC’s affairs. Sri Lanka’s lackluster performance in the World Cup held in India triggered a tumultuous week at … Read more
Former Pakistan cricketer Hasan Raza has raised eyebrows by alleging that the Indian cricket team is benefiting from special treatment with unique cricket balls supplied by the BCCI and ICC during the ongoing World Cup 2023. Raza’s claims come in the wake of India’s spectacular pace trio, comprising Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj, … Read more
In a groundbreaking move by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Secretary Jay Shah revealed that there will be no dazzling fireworks display after the upcoming India vs Sri Lanka ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium. The decision comes as a proactive response to pollution concerns and … Read more
The world of cricket is buzzing with talk of the ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award. Let’s take a closer look at the leading contenders for this prestigious honor. Laura Wolvaardt: South Africa’s Batting Star Laura Wolvaardt, the rising star of South African cricket, has had a remarkable September. Taking on the role of … Read more
The ODI World Cup 2023 kicked off with a thrilling match between India and Australia, but the limelight was stolen by none other than the notorious serial pitch invader, Daniel Jarvis, commonly known as Jarvo. Jarvo’s audacious stunt saw him breaching tight security at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, resulting in a ban imposed … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided not to attend the upcoming G20 summit in India in September in person, as confirmed by the Kremlin. This decision comes as the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant against President Putin, accusing him of war crimes in Ukraine – allegations that the Kremlin vehemently denies. … Read more