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ICC tackle global issues
International terrorism and the threat of war on the sub-continent will be the focus of much discussion among the governing body of world cricket in a series of key meetings this week - including a special forum tackling key business issues.
ICC tackle global issues
International terrorism and the threat of war on the sub-continent will be the focus of much discussion among the governing body of world cricket in a series of key meetings this week - including a special forum tackling key business issues.
Zimbabwe given Games go-ahead
Zimbabwe will be allowed to compete in the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester despite strong calls for the country to be banned amid political turmoil in the African country, which has already been suspended from the Commonwealth proper.
New IOC vice-president elected
The International Olympic Committee has elected James L Easton as the new vice-president of its organisations.
Travelex signs Aussie deal
Foreign exchange firm Travelex has become the official sponsor of the Australian cricket team for all overseas tours.
Hayatou calls for tear gas ban
African soccer chief Issa Hayatou has called for a ban on the use of tear gas in the country's stadia after stampedes last year led to almost 200 deaths in football disasters.
Durham wins Test cricket status
Durham's Riverside cricket ground in England has been awarded Test match status with effect from 2003.
SAA flies to cricket sponsor deal
South African Airways (SAA) has signed a deal with cricket's world governing body the ICC to sponsor the Cricket World Cup in South Africa in 2003.
Condon pulls out of ICC check-up trip
Sir Paul Condon, head of the International Cricket Council's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), has called off his proposed visit to the Sharjah Champions Trophy tournament on health grounds.
Cricket World Cup to reach 1.3bn fans
Around 1.3 billion people will watch the 2003 cricket World Cup, the tournament organisers claimed as the fixtures were unveiled this weekend.
ICC approves use of independent venues
The International Cricket Council (ICC) executive board, meeting in Kuala Lumpur this week, has approved the use of independent match venues for international cricket.
Elections force Sri Lanka reshuffle
The Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka (BCCSL) has been forced to reschedule some of the national side’s forthcoming matches, including the West Indies three-day tour, to accommodate parliamentary elections taking place on December 5.
ECB chief hints India tour to be shelved
England’s planned cricket tour of India will be shelved if there is any threat to player safety, the chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed.
New triangular cricket tournament announced
New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are to feature in a triangular cricket series with increased prize money, tentatively scheduled for April 10-19 next year.
ESPN wins court battle with Indian cable firm
US sports network ESPN has won its legal battle with Indian cable operator InCablenet over the under-declaration of subscriber numbers, after the Mumbai High Court in New Delhi ordered the latter to pay the relevant compensation to ESPN.
Stadium given one-year ban after stabbing
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has banned for a year all African club soccer at the national soccer stadium in Dar-es-Salaam after a stabbing incident in a match there in May.
CSI SCORE NEW DEAL WITH CRICKET UNION
CSI has extended its television rights contract with the Zimbabwe Cricket Union.
MCC TO VOTE AGAIN ON WOMEN MEMBERS
MCC, the world's most famous cricket club, is to vote again on whether to allow women members for the first time in its 211-year history.