New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Former general secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Kushal Das passed away here on Friday at the age of 66. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Das, who served the federation for 12 years, took charge as the AIFF general secretary in November 2010. Before joining AIFF, Das served as the chief financial officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Dubai.He oversaw landmark events and structural changes that helped raise the profile of the …
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Dubai, March 12 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the safe return of the last travelling groups from both South Africa and the West Indies, who were stranded in India following the conclusion of their 2026 T20 World Cup campaigns.“Within the past 24 hours, South Africa’s remaining 29 members and the West Indies’ final 16 members have departed on flights to their respective homelands, bringing to a close a complex operation that has taken place under exceptionally c…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken strict action on West Indies fast-bowling all-rounder Javon Searles, Titans team owner Chitranjan Rathod and team official Griffith following the breach of the anti-corruption codes of Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the ICC. “All three individuals face charges in relation to the Bim10 Tournament 2023/24, which falls under the jurisdiction of the CWI Anti-Corruption Code. In addition, Griffith faces one charge relating to…
Dubai, March 11 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the final prize money distribution for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, confirming that champions India will receive USD 2.63 million from the tournament’s USD 11.25 million players’ prize pool. India secured the title after defeating New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, capping off a successful campaign that also delivered a record financial reward. The prize purse reflects the major…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday provided an update on the departure of teams following the conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, confirming that members of the South Africa and West Indies contingents are returning home amid ongoing travel disruptions. Some of the teams remained stuck in India after the T20 World Cup campaign due to ongoing airspace restrictions in the wake of the conflict in the Middle East and West Asia. The West Indies…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a formal response to the logistical crisis that has left few teams stranded in India following the conclusion of their 2026 T20 World Cup campaigns.The ICC aimed at quelling rising frustrations among players and addressing allegations of preferential treatment, the governing body cited the “ongoing crisis across the Gulf region” as the sole cause for the travel delays.Some of the teams remained stuck in India after the…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Cricket West Indies (CWI) have confirmed that commercial travel arrangements have been secured for members of the West Indies national cricket team currently in India after continued delays with a charter flight organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC).West Indies are one of the teams stranded in India due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict leading to the closure of the airspace in West Asia.”In the interest of the well-being and safety of its players and …
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly called off its board and committee meetings in Doha due to the ongoing tensions in West Asia that have disrupted travel in the region. The meetings were scheduled to take place from March 25 to 27, bringing together ICC Board Directors, Chief Executives, committee members and senior leadership as part of the organisation’s ongoing governance calendar, providing an important opportunity to deliberate over key matt…
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared a massive cash reward of Rs. 131 crore for the Indian Team after their victorious run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The Men in Blue, who defended their T20 World Cup title at home, becoming the first team to do so, received Rs. 125 crore in 2024 following their victory in the prestigious tournament. The BCCI’s cash reward increased by six crore rupees from 2024, when Rohit Sharma led the side to their …
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has congratulated International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah following the successful staging of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which concluded with India clinching a historic title. New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Gianni Infantino has congratulated International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah following the successful staging of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which concluded with India clinching a historic title.