ICC penalizes Pakistan duo Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad (Image: ICC) Fast bowlers in Pakistan Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad were sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for separate breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening Test against West Indies at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba. Both players were charged…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his dream start to international cricket, making a stunning jump of 230 places in the latest ICC Men’s T20I batsmen rankings after starring in India’s 3-0 series win in Zimbabwe.The 15-year-old’s meteoric rise headlines the latest rankings update, while Ishan Kishan tightening its…
NEW DELHI: Captain India Shubman Gill returned to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings, reclaiming the world No. 1 spot after six months by overtaking New Zealand. Daryl Mitchell in the latest update released on Wednesday.Gill now leads the rankings with 801 qualifying points, replacing Mitchell, who slipped to second with 794 points…
Andrew McDonald (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia coach Andrew McDonald has requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to increase the size of the World Cup squad from 15 to 17 players for the 2027 ODI World Cup. His comments came after the ICC introduced a new format that could see the finalists…
India return to the top of the T20I rankings (Image: ANI) India have officially returned to the No. 1 position in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings after registering back-to-back wins over Zimbabwe in Harare. The Men in Blue sealed the top spot with a 90-run win in the second T20I on July 25, 2026,…
London, July 23 (IANS) The Oval has been confirmed as the venue for the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final. The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final in 2027 will be played at the Oval, with the title clash scheduled from June 9 to 13. The venue will host the prestigious match for the…
England’s 2-1 ODI series triumph over India has been rewarded in the latest ICC Men’s ODI batsmen rankings, with veteran batsman. Joe Root Returning to the top 10 after a sensational run in which he was undefeated throughout.Root, who was named Player of the Series, produced unbeaten scores of 76, 99 and 74 to seal…
Indian fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been officially warned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against England on Tuesday. The incident happened in England’s eighth innings when Brar picked up the ball after his delivery and threw it towards England batsman…
India’s Hardik Pandya, right, celebrates with teammate Ishan Kishan (AP Photo) The revamped International Cricket Council (ICC) format for the 2027 ODI World Cup has not only increased India’s chances and Pakistan facing it three times during the tournament, but it also raised criticism about how inclusive cricket’s biggest event really is. At a time…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved major changes to the formats of its top men’s tournaments, introducing a new structure for both ODIs and the T20 World Cup, as well as approving a new global competition for associated nations ahead of the 2028 Men’s T20 World…
Former England captain Ben Stokes reignited speculation surrounding his retirement with a cryptic two-word post on social media after reports emerged that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is investigating the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over footage of his retirement announcement.Stokes, who announced his decision to retire from international cricket during the Trent Bridge…
Mumbai: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will be inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame on July 11, TOI has learnt.Ganguly will therefore join an elite list of Indian cricketers to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Other ICC Hall of Famers from India included MS DhoniVirender Sehwag, Vinoo Mankad, Sachin…
Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma (ANI Photo) India’s disappointing UK tour continued to unravel on the field, but the latest ICC Men’s T20I rankings provided a rare silver lining, with Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma retaining the top two batting spots despite the team’s struggles against Ireland and England.India’s white-ball campaign suffered a miserable run,…
Umpire Vrinda Rathi takes over during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup England & Wales 2026 match between Pakistan and Netherlands at Bristol County Ground on June 27, 2026 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) MUMBAI: The Indian women’s cricket team may have suffered an early exit from the 2026 Women’s…
Abhishek SharmaThe one-year reign as the world’s No. 1 T20I batsman came to an end after his fellow India. Ishan Kishan advanced by a slender margin of seven rating points in the latest ICC Men’s T20I batsmen rankings.The 27-year-old’s rise is a result of his consistent form, especially during this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World…
Gull Feroza, Pakistani batsman (Photo Credit: ICC) Pakistan batsman Gull Feroza has been issued an official reprimand and given a demerit point after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match against Australia on Tuesday.Feroza was found to…
New Zealand’s Matt Henry (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) Matt Henry has officially joined Jasprit Bumrah at the top of the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Ranking. In the latest ranking update published on June 24, 2026, the two fast bowlers are tied at the top with 870 rating points each, making the two fast bowlers joint…
The latest ICC ODI batting rankings have seen a notable reshuffle at the top, with the India captain Shubman Gill climb to the No. 2 position and surpass his teammate Virat Kohliwhich dropped to third place. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma continues to hold the fourth position after another successful ODI series.Gill’s rise in the rankings comes…
ICC Rankings: Joe Root reclaims top Test batsman spot (Image: ANI) Joe Root he returned to the top of the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings, regaining the No. 1 position in the latest rankings published on June 24, 2026. The England batting stalwart dethroned teammate. Harry Brookwhich had held the top spot for just two…
Deepika Padukone hailed the return of women to the ICC as a ‘significant moment for women in sports’ during her 8-hour debate (Image credit: Instagram) Deepika Padukone has welcomed the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s recently announced comeback to women’s cricket, calling it “an important moment for women in the game.”The all-rounder shared a report about…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced new Post-Pregnancy Return to Play Guidelines to help female cricketers safely resume their careers after giving birth. The move comes as more players choose to balance professional cricket with motherhood, with the ICC aiming to strengthen support systems and player welfare. The president of the ICC…
England were fined 50 per cent of their match fee and docked 12 points in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) rankings for maintaining a slow over rate during their defeat of New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval.According to a press release from the ICC, England were found guilty of being…
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Captain of Afghanistan Hashmatullah Shahidi was handed an official reprimand by the ICC for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.The left-handed batsman was found guilty of breaching Article 2.10.10 of the…