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ICC prosecutor announces preliminary Libya probe
THE HAGUE - The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Monday announced a preliminary probe of possible crimes against humanity committed in Lib
ICC chief slammed as fans thrashed
MUMBAI - The Cricket World Cup's top official was severely criticised on Thursday after police battered hundreds of fans with bamboo sticks outside Bangalore's M Chinnaswamy Stadium as anger at the lack of tickets on sale for the clash between India and England boiled over.
In a memo leaked to the media, the governing body of the sport (ICC) accused its own president Sharad Pawar of mismanagement and said he was threaten(ing) to undermine the whole tournament with the way
In a memo leaked to the media, the governing body of the sport (ICC) accused its own president Sharad Pawar of mismanagement and said he was threaten(ing) to undermine the whole tournament with the way
ICC opposes Butt’s TV role
LAHORE - The ICC has objected to Salman Butt being employed as a pundit during the Cricket World Cup. Butt is set to work for Pakistan's Channel 5 during the competition. ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat was quoted by BBC: "We are not satisfied with this appointment. The [ICC] board expressed disappointment at the decision."
The board has written to Michael Beloff QC, chair of the tribunal that banned Butt, to ask whether the player could be breaching the terms of his sentence.
The board has written to Michael Beloff QC, chair of the tribunal that banned Butt, to ask whether the player could be breaching the terms of his sentence.
No tweets during games: ICC to teams
MUMBAI - In a bid to ensure a corruption-free World Cup following the spot-fixing scandal, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned players and team officials from tweeting during matches. The decision, an initiative of ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit, was intended to restrain the players and officials from any possible approach by people with links to illegal betting during World Cup matches.
The move from the ICC came in response to Australian team manager
The move from the ICC came in response to Australian team manager
PCB denies making official request to ICC in Amir’s case
LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed reports that it had filed any appeal on behalf of banned Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir with the International Cricket Council. "We have filed no formal appeal as such. Yes, we have written to the ICC about the case in light of the observations made by the ICC anti-corruption tribunal regarding the existing anti-corruption code of conduct laws under which Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Amir have been penalised," a PCB official said.
ICC World Cup 2011 – A look at some of the...
COMMENT - These are the hard men of cricket. Those that can take an ODI by the horns and by sheer ability and strength of character, can change its course. With ice running in their veins and nerves of braided Kevlar, they can bowl or bat or field their opponents out of the game. And it could very well be some of these multi-taskers who could make the difference between victory and defeat. Yes, the World Cup is upon us and we take a look at these very special cricketers.
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Mani criticises ICC over Butt’s role as TV pundit
BIRMINGHAM - Former International Cricket Council president Ehsan Mani has branded the governing body "weak" for not doing more to prevent disgraced Pakistan batsman Salman Butt from taking up a World Cup media role. Although the ICC is powerless to prevent a private Pakistan TV channel from hiring Butt, who was banned for five years on fixing charges last week, Mani said they should have tried harder or voiced their disapproval.
Instead Butt, the Pakistan captain during their
Instead Butt, the Pakistan captain during their
ICC releases investigation findings
LAHORE - Cricket's governing body released its findings from a corruption investigation which resulted in three Pakistan players being banned at the weekend for five years. When handing down the verdict, the tribunal expressed the view that the full written judgment should be published widely so that the interested parties can read and fully understand the reasons behind the bans.
Haroon Lorgat, the ICC Chief Executive, said: "It is the ICC's intention to be as transparent an
Haroon Lorgat, the ICC Chief Executive, said: "It is the ICC's intention to be as transparent an
ICC judgment may not be made public
LAHORE - Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir were sent full written judgments on the verdicts and sanctions they were handed by a three-man tribunal on Saturday.
Whether the judgment becomes public is, however, still not clear; the ICC is keen to publish it the same day, but complications have arisen in the wake of the decision of the UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to press charges against the three.
On Saturday, a short statement was read out by Beloff,
Whether the judgment becomes public is, however, still not clear; the ICC is keen to publish it the same day, but complications have arisen in the wake of the decision of the UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to press charges against the three.
On Saturday, a short statement was read out by Beloff,
Bans will stave off corruption: ICC
DOHA - The bans given to Pakistan trio Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir for spot-fixing "will act as a strong deterrent" to others from corrupting the sport, the ICC said Sunday. The trio were found guilty of corruption by an ICC tribunal and former captain Butt was banned for 10 years, five of them suspended. Asif, 28, was banned for seven years with two suspended, while 18-year-old Amir was given a straight five-year ban.
"While I am deeply saddened that this case
"While I am deeply saddened that this case
Zulqarnain asks ICC to make public fixing evidence
LAHORE - Just minutes after an independent tribunal of the ICC slapped bans on three cricketers, Zulqarnain Haider was once again to be found on his Facebook and had something to say. Haider, who left Pakistan team in UAE was of the view that the ICC should make public the evidence.
He wrote: "pakistan k players pe ban saboot pure dunya ke media p aane chaie take kise ke pure dunya main himat na ho match fixxing krne ke take wo kabi apne mulk ko na beche (the ICC should bring out
He wrote: "pakistan k players pe ban saboot pure dunya ke media p aane chaie take kise ke pure dunya main himat na ho match fixxing krne ke take wo kabi apne mulk ko na beche (the ICC should bring out
ICC bans spot-fix trio for five years
DOHA - Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt was banned for 10 years, and fast bowling pair Muhammad Asif for seven years and Muhammad Amir for five years on Saturday after being found guilty of corruption. The head of the International Cricket Council tribunal Michael Beloff announced the verdict after a lengthy nine-hour hearing in the Qatari capital.
"The Tribunal found that the charges under Article 2.1.1 of the (ICC) code that (respectively) Asif agreed to bowl and did bowl a
"The Tribunal found that the charges under Article 2.1.1 of the (ICC) code that (respectively) Asif agreed to bowl and did bowl a
Players, ICC hold breath as fixing verdict looms
NEW DELHI - Much more will be at stake on Saturday than just three careers when lawyer Michael Beloff reads the verdict of an independent anti-corruption tribunal in Doha on cheating allegations facing three Pakistan cricketers.
The three-member tribunal heard the case against Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif last month for more than 45 hours spread over six days, poring over oral and written testimonies, watching video recordings and listening to tapes and forensic
The three-member tribunal heard the case against Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif last month for more than 45 hours spread over six days, poring over oral and written testimonies, watching video recordings and listening to tapes and forensic
ICC dismisses plea to okay Eden Gardens
NEW DELHI - The ICC has rejected the Indian board's request to keep Eden Gardens in Kolkata as the venue for the World Cup match between India and England on Feb. 27.
State of stadiums for ICC World Cup 2011
NEW DELHI - Factbox on the readiness of the stadiums for the cricket World Cup after Kolkata's Eden Gardens was dropped as the venue of the India v England match. The tournament is being co-hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh from February 19-April 2.
India:
NEW DELHI - The Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium has only just returned as an international venue, having been stripped of the right to host cricket for one-year in January 2010. An India v Sri Lanka one-dayer in December
India:
NEW DELHI - The Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium has only just returned as an international venue, having been stripped of the right to host cricket for one-year in January 2010. An India v Sri Lanka one-dayer in December
Amir played in unofficial match, PCB tells ICC
LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board has probed the participation of suspended cricketer Mohammad Aamir in a match in Rawalpindi and submitted the report to the ICC.
The match that Amir bowled in was an unofficial match between two clubs not registered with the Rawalpindi Cricket Association.
It was also found that no PCB official was present at the venue when the player took part in the game. Furthermore the team sheets prepared prior to the match did not contain Mohammad
The match that Amir bowled in was an unofficial match between two clubs not registered with the Rawalpindi Cricket Association.
It was also found that no PCB official was present at the venue when the player took part in the game. Furthermore the team sheets prepared prior to the match did not contain Mohammad
Kolkata cannot host World Cup match: ICC
MUMBAI - The International Cricket Council has ruled out Kolkata's Eden Gardens hosting next month's World Cup match between India and England due to delays in renovation work, the ruling body said in a statement on Thursday.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) must decide on an alternative venue for the Feb. 27 match. "We will work with the new venue, the tour operators and the ticket distributors to manage the logistical challenges that will surely arise,"
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) must decide on an alternative venue for the Feb. 27 match. "We will work with the new venue, the tour operators and the ticket distributors to manage the logistical challenges that will surely arise,"
