Pakistan may not participate in the men’s cricket event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics due to the limited six-team format confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The final decision, although not yet ratified by the board, is unlikely to change despite concerns raised by affected nations. The qualification system approved by the ICC […]
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ICC eyes two-tier test cricket format by 2027
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is seriously considering a two-division system for Test cricket. According to British media, the proposed structure would divide teams into Division One and Division Two, each featuring six teams. A working group has been formed to study the model and will submit its report to the ICC by the end […]
England to host WTC finals till 2031
The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will host the next three World Test Championship (WTC) finals, scheduled for 2027, 2029, and 2031. This decision was announced at the ICC Annual Conference in Singapore this week. All three previous WTC finals—2021 (Southampton), 2023 (The Oval), and 2025 at […]
ICC expands support for exiled Afghan women cricketers
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has promised greater support for Afghan women cricketers who were forced into exile after the Taliban banned women from playing sports in 2021. Most of these players fled the country and resettled in places like Australia, where they played a symbolic match earlier this year in Melbourne without wearing the […]
ICC rankings: Pakistan stars drop in t20 charts
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest men’s player rankings, showing major shifts across all formats. England’s Joe Root has reclaimed the No. 1 spot among Test batters, moving up one position. New Zealand’s Kane Williamson now ranks second, while England’s Harry Brook has climbed to third. Australia’s Steve Smith rose to fourth […]
ICC ODI rankings: Babar in top gear, rest of Pakistan left behind
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest One Day International (ODI) player rankings, bringing both positive and concerning news for Pakistan cricket fans. Pakistan’s star batter and former captain Babar Azam continues to shine, holding second place in the ICC ODI batters’ rankings. India’s Shubman Gill remains at the top spot, showing consistency […]
ICC penalizes Sammy for code breach after umpire criticism
West Indies coach Darren Sammy has been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for publicly criticizing an umpire during a press conference. The ICC found him guilty of breaching its Code of Conduct following comments made on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia. According to the ICC, Sammy violated Article 2.7 of […]
ICC introduces new playing conditions, bringing major changes to cricket
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced new rules to make cricket faster and fairer. The biggest change is the stop clock in Test matches. Now, the fielding team must start the next over within one minute after the previous over ends. If they delay, the umpire will warn them twice. After the third delay, […]
ICC code violation: Rishabh Pant warned for behavior against umpire
During the third day of the first Test against England, the International Cricket Council (ICC) issued a warning to Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. ICC found Pant guilty of violating Level One of its code of conduct. As a result, he received one demerit point, which adds to his disciplinary record. The incident happened when Pant, […]
ICC may cut test matches to four days for smaller nations: British media
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering reducing Test matches from five days to four, British media reported recently. The main reason is to allow smaller cricketing nations to play more Test matches without increasing scheduling pressure. This step could help boost Test cricket among countries with limited time and financial resources. According to the […]