Dubai, July 17 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed grief at the passing of legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away just days before his 90th birthday.Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder the game has ever produced, leaves behind an unmatched legacy built on remarkable achievements with both bat and ball. The West Indies icon will always be remembered as the first player to hit six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket…
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New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has welcomed the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) revamped formats for the ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup, but believes the governing body must do more to accelerate the growth of cricket beyond its established nations. Reacting to the ICC’s announcement, Ashwin said the structural changes improve competitiveness but stressed that expanding opportunities for emerging teams will be crucial if the sport is to fulf…
Colombo, July 15 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board, during its Annual Meetings in Edinburgh, has once again asked the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to hold elections as soon as possible and has noted progress made towards adopting a revised constitution, a news report in the local media said on Wednesday.Though the Board received an update on the governance situation in Sri Lanka Cricket and acknowledged the work being carried out to finalise a revised constitution, it still maintai…
New Delhi, Jul 12 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah congratulated former India captains Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra and England power-hitter Kevin Pietersen for the “richly deserved honour” of being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. The ICC introduced three additions to the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 11, with Ganguly, Anjum and Pietersen as the latest inductees, celebrating their achievements, excellence, and lasting impact that helped shape t…
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Batting great Sachin Tendulkar congratulated former India captain Sourav Ganguly after the latter was named as the latest inductee into the ICC Hall of Fame on his 54th birthday, with Ganguly responding that joining the iconic batter in the prestigious list was the “biggest job satisfaction ever.”Taking to X, Tendulkar shared a heartfelt message for his long-time teammate, with whom he formed one of the most successful opening partnerships in ODI cricket.”There aren’t to…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) On the day he turns 54, former Indi captain Sourav Ganguly expressed his deep gratitude on being named as the latest inductee into the prestigious ICC Hall of Fame, describing it as a ‘huge honour’ to be in the list alongside some of the most amazing names in the game.Ganguly, currently heading the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), is set to become the 12th Indian overall and the 10th Indian men’s cricketer to receive this ultimate cricketing recognition.”Thank yo…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Cricket’s return to the Olympic Games after a 128-year absence moved a step closer on Monday after the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed the qualification pathway for the men’s and women’s T20 competitions at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (LA28), with ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailing the development as a “landmark moment” for the sport.The qualification system, approved by the IOC, confirms that six teams will compe…
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Cricket’s return to the Olympic Games after a gap of 128 years took a significant step forward on Monday after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the qualification system for the men’s and women’s competitions at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (LA28), outlining distinct qualification pathways for the two events.The approval confirms that six teams each will compete in the men’s and women’s T20 tournaments at LA28, with each squad comprising a maximum of 1…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has welcomed the International Cricket Council’s newly launched post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines, describing the initiative as a major step forward for women’s cricket and athlete welfare. Reacting to the ICC’s announcement on social media, Tendulkar praised the governing body’s efforts to create a more supportive environment for female cricketers balancing motherhood and professional sport.”Exceptional batting by the ICC. Empower…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone, who will soon be welcoming her second child with husband Ranveer Singh, has lauded the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) newly announced maternity return guidelines for women cricketers.Calling it a “landmark moment for women in sport”, Deepika posted a report about the initiative on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday.In its latest policy, ICC has introduced a well-structured post-pregnancy return-to-play framework for female players.As per …