Tag: International Cricket Council

‘Big 3’ still cricket’s dominant powers

MANCHESTER: They may have each had some slip-ups along the way, but it is perhaps no surprise that cricket's three wealthiest nations — England,...

Sarfraz praised as Sharjah-based coach banned

DUBAI: Cricket coach Irfan Ansari has been banned for 10 years from the sport for making an illicit approach to Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed, the...

Sarfraz likely to face temporary ban, Malik to step in: reports

KARACHI: In the wake of his controversial remarks, cricket team captain Sarfraz Ahmed is likely to face temporary suspension for three to five games...

Kohli clean sweep of three major ICC awards

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday became the first ever player to clinch all three top honours including cricketer of the year in the...

ICC approves USA reinstatement as 105th member

WASHINGTON: The International Cricket Council approved USA Cricket as its 105th member on Tuesday, restoring the sport in the United States after the expulsion...

ICC dismisses Pakistan’s compensation claim over India

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council on Tuesday dismissed a compensation claim by Pakistan over India's refusal to honour an agreement to play bilateral series. "Following a...

ICC suspends Lankan bowling coach amid match-fixing accusations

COLOMBO: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday suspended Sri Lanka's bowling coach Nuwan Zoysa after accusing him of match-fixing and other "corrupt conduct"...

Indian spinners deal early blows to England

Indian spinners tasted early success including the scalp of teenage debutant Haseeb Hameed on the opening day of the first Test against England in...

Amir reprieve will encourage others to come clean – ICC

MUMBAI- The reprieve given to Pakistan bowler Mohammad Amir in a spot-fixing scandal will encourage corrupt players to come clean and help maintain the...

Amir determined to make ‘clean’ comeback

LAHORE- Banned Pakistani fast bowler Muhammad Amir on Thursday said that he is determined to make a  ‘clean’ comeback to the cricket, private media reported. While...

Hafeez to undergo test of bowling action

DUBAI- Under-scrutiny Pakistani all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez will fly to England for tests on his suspect bowling action, an official said Wednesday.   Hafeez´s action was reported...

Johnson wins best cricketer of the year award

DUBAI- Fiery Australian paceman Mitchell Johnson was named cricketer of the year by the International Cricket Council on Friday, matching his countryman Ricky Ponting's feat...

Hafeez reported for illegal bowling action: ICC

ABU DHABI- Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been reported with a suspected illegal bowling action during the first Test against New Zealand in Abu...

PM Nawaz approves Najam Sethi’s name for ICC President

ISLAMABAD- Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved the name of former chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Najam Sethi for the president of International Cricket...

South Africa tops ICC ODI rankings after five years

DUBAI- South Africa has reclaimed the number-one ranking on the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings following the conclusion of its series against New Zealand...

ICC may offer olive branch to banned players

DUBAI  - The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday said it is likely to allow banned players to feature in domestic matches a few months...

Younis moves up in ICC Rankings

ISLAMABAD- After scoring two outstanding centuries in the recent test match against Australia, Younis Khan has become the highest ranked Pakistani batsman. In the...