International Cricket Council (ICC)
ICC weighing up two division system for Test cricket
International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson has said a two-division league system could be introduced into Test cricket as soon as 2019 as the global governing body continues to wrestle with the subject of ensuring the historic format retains its place as the pinnacle of the sport.
ICC holds talks over new WT20s, BCCI considers ‘mini IPL’
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly holding talks with its global broadcast partner, pan-Asian pay-television broadcaster Star Sports, over the potential staging of extra editions of its World Twenty20 national team tournament, while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is said to be considering launching a smaller version of its Indian Premier League (IPL) overseas.
Manohar quits as BCCI president ahead of ICC election
Shashank Manohar has today (Tuesday) resigned as president of the powerful Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a bid to retain power as chairman of the sport’s global governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Opta extends ICC partnership, Sportradar makes first African signing
Sports data provider Opta has agreed a data partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC), while rival firm Sportradar has struck a similar deal with the South African Rugby Union (SARU).
Security concerns force ICC to move India-Pakistan World T20 encounter
The International Cricket Council (ICC) was today (Wednesday) forced into the late switch of the World Twenty20 group match between host nation India and Pakistan from Dharamsala to Kolkata owing to security concerns in the former city.
ICC scuppers match-fixing plot
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said that its anti-corruption unit has prevented a match-fixing plot and identified the individuals involved as the global governing body prepares for the start of its World Twenty20 national team tournament in India.
ICC to resume focus on competition to boost Test cricket
International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson has said the global governing body will make the establishment of a formal competition for the Test format one of its main priorities this year.
ICC raises funding levels, lines up IOC meeting
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled details of funding increases across the men’s and women’s game and has stated it will seek a meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) concerning the opportunities for cricket in multi-sport events.
BCCI president passes away
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that its president, Jagmohan Dalmiya, has passed away at the age of 75.
ICC confident of end to rebel cricket body threat
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is confident that the threat of a rebel league has receded following talks with the Essel Group, the Indian conglomerate behind the project, according to UK newspaper the Guardian.
Kevin Roberts: Sports governance needs to be stronger than ever before
If you live outside of Nigeria it’s likely you will never have heard of Dr. Larry Izamoje.
Modi outlines ‘blueprint’ for new global cricket body
A detailed “blueprint” has been drawn up concerning a new governing body for world cricket, according to Lalit Modi, founding father of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Eden Gardens to stage final as World T20 travels around India
Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens venue will stage the final of the World Twenty20 when the biennial national team cricket tournament takes place in India next year.
ICC chief plays defensive shot against renewed World Cup calls
International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Dave Richardson has defended the governing body’s decision to cut its World Cup to 10 teams after further criticism of the move this week.
MCC calls for rethink over Olympic cricket, World Cup structure
The Marylebone Cricket Club has urged the International Cricket Council to rethink its decision to cut the number of teams at the Cricket World Cup to 10, while also calling for cricket to be considered for inclusion at the Olympic Games.
Australia and New Zealand reveal Cricket World Cup windfall
Australia and New Zealand’s joint-hosting of the 2015 Cricket World Cup generated more than A$1.1bn (€755m/$844m) in direct spending according to analysis carried out by professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.
ICC suspends USA Cricket Association
The International Cricket Council has suspended the USA Cricket Association’s (USACA) membership of the sport’s global governing body amid “significant concerns” over the organisation’s governance, finance, reputation and cricketing activities.
Pakistan great Zaheer confirmed as ICC president
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas as its president for the coming year.