ICC congratulates Illingworth on 100-ODI landmark

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated Richard Illingworth for officiating in 100 Men’s One Day Internationals as an umpire. Illingworth, a four-time winner of the ICC Umpire of the Year award, reached the three-figure landmark in the first ODI between Ireland and the West Indies in Dublin on Wednesday. The 61-year-old former England spinner … Read more

ICC reveals record-breaking broadcast numbers from most watched Champions Trophy ever 

A blockbuster final in Dubai saw India claim the iconic white jackets, and their victory over New Zealand on 9 March became the most watched ICC Men’s Champions Trophy match ever, with 65.3 billion live viewing minutes globally, shattering the record set during the 2017 final by 52.1%. The thrilling finale also takes third spot … Read more

ICC Chair meets with IOC President to discuss key LA 2028 Initiatives for Cricket

ICC Chair Jay Shah this week met with IOC President Thomas Bach and other senior officials from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and attended an LA 2028 International Federations seminar at the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. The ICC Chair was also joined by ICC Chief Executive, Geoff Allardice with the meeting focusing on key … Read more

Bumrah and Sutherland triumph in December Player of the Month Awards

India’s Jasprit Bumrah wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month after commanding bowling displays in Border-Gavaskar Trophy duels Australia’s Annabel Sutherland caps a fine year with ICC Women’s Player of the Month award following starring role in ODI victories over India and New Zealand More about the ICC Player of the Month awards is available … Read more

Ashleigh Gardner Climbs to Career-Best Spot in ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings

Archyde Ashleigh Gardner Climbs to Career-Best in ICC Women’s ODI Rankings Ashleigh gardner, Australia’s dynamic all-rounder,⁤ has soared to a career-best second spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings. Her stellar performance in the first match of the three-ODI series against England in Sydney on Sunday propelled her to this new high. Gardner’s remarkable … Read more

Big gains for Gardner in ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings

Big Gains For Gardner In ICC Women’s Odi Bowling Rankings Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has attained a career-best second position in the ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings after helping win the first match of their three-ODI series against England in Sydney on Sunday. Gardner, who took three for 19 and scored an unbeaten 42 to … Read more

Maguire Reported For Suspect Bowling Action

Maguire Reported For Suspect Bowling Action Ireland’s left-arm spinner Aimee Maguire has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the first ODI of their ICC Women’s Championship series against India played in Rajkot on Friday. The match officials’ report, which was handed over to the Ireland team management, cited concerns about the legality of … Read more

South Africa win thriller to become first team to qualify for ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 at Lord’s

Proteas clinch qualification with dramatic two-wicket victory over Pakistan in Centurion Week-long celebration of the longest format set to take place at Lord’s from 11 to 15 June Fans can register their interest for tickets to the Ultimate Test by clicking here South Africa overcame Pakistan by two wickets in a breathless conclusion at Centurion … Read more

ODI and T20I nominees revealed on second day of shortlist announcements

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the leading international cricketers in contention to win the ODI and T20I Cricketer of the Year categories as ICC Awards 2024 shortlist announcements moved into a second day. Following yesterday’s announcement of shortlisted candidates in the Emerging Men’s and Women’s categories, four more sets of nominees were unveiled … Read more