Cricket News

Holding quits ICC Cricket Committee in protest

Former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding has resigned from International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricket Committee in protest against the change of the result of the controversial 2006 Oval Test.

Cricket patron billionaire's firm under US regulator probe

Texan billionaire Allen Stanford, who is pumping $20 million to hold a one-off Twenty20 match of All Star West Indies team against England, is reportedly at the centre of a possible investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).5:31 PM on July 05

Australia fined for slow over-rate against West Indies

The Australian cricket team has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its one-day international against the West Indies in St Kitts Friday.5:30 PM on July 05

Final scorecard of Pakistan-Bangladesh Asia Cup match

The fFollowing is the final scorecard Asia Cup cricket match in which Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 10 wickets here Friday.10:31 PM on July 04

ICC cannot afford to mix politics and sport: Haroon

Haroon Lorgat, the new chief executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC), unambiguously stated Friday that as sport's governing body, the ICC cannot afford to mix politics and sport.10:00 PM on July 04

Pakistan cricket board backs coach, captain despite Asia Cup exit

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday made it clear that it has no plans to sack captain Shoaib Malik and coach Geoff Lawson a day after the home team crashed out of the six-nation Asia Cup here.9:31 PM on July 04

'ICC decision on Oval Test a dangerous precedent'

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to change the result of the controversial 2006 Oval Test from an England win to an 'abandoned draw' -- which restored the pride of Pakistan cricket -- has created a dangerous precedent for world cricket, South African cricket experts said here Friday.7:32 PM on July 04

Shoaib ban suspended, but fitness continues to haunt him

A Pakistani court on Friday allowed controversial pacer Shoaib Akhtar to return to international cricket for the summer by temporarily suspending his 18-month ban but the player will have to prove his fitness to make his comeback in the Pakistan team, an official said.6:02 PM on July 04

No need for ICC to create window for IPL: Lalit Modi

There is no need to create a window in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Future Tours Programme (FTP) to accommodate the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), said IPL chairman Lalit Modi here Friday.4:33 PM on July 04

Zimbabwe voluntarily pulls out of 2009 Twenty20 World Cup

Zimbabwe Friday voluntarily offered to withdraw from the World Twenty20 tournament to be held in England in 2009, it was announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) Friday.3:01 PM on July 04

Zimbabwe withdraws from 2009 Twenty20 World Cup

Zimbabwe has voluntarily offered to withdraw from the 2009 Twenty20 World Cup in England, it was announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) here Friday.2:00 PM on July 04

Llyod named ICC Cricket Committee chairman

International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday named former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd as the new chairman of the high-profile ICC Cricket Committee.3:58 AM on July 04

India beat Sri Lanka to enter Asia Cup final

India entered the final of the Asia Cup cricket tournament beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in their last Super Four encounter at the National Stadium here Thursday.3:56 AM on July 04

ICC awaits security report to decide on Champions Trophy venue

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is awaiting a security report of the ongoing Asia Cup in Pakistan before it can take any decision on holding the Champions Trophy there in September.10:33 PM on July 03

ICC alters 2006 Oval Test result

In a major victory for Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday changed the result of the controversial Oval Test in 2006 from an England win to a draw.10:32 PM on July 03