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The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the international governing body of cricket. It was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from England, Australia and South Africa. The ICC has 105 members: 12 full members that play test matches, 37 associate members, and 56 Affiliate Members. The ICC is responsible for the organisation and governance of cricket's major international tournaments, most notably the Cricket World Cup. It also appoints the umpires and referees that officiate at all sanctioned test matches, One Day International and Twenty20 Internationals.
- Indian fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah targeted on Saturday while fielding by the boundary ropes
Postponed 2020 edition will take place in February in Qatar before 2021 tournament takes place next December but Gianni Infantino reassures China it will host ‘the best club competition in the world’
Postponed 2020 edition will take place in February in Qatar before 2021 tournament takes place next December but Gianni Infantino reassures China it will host ‘the best club competition in the world’
Already owner of the Mumbai Indians cricket team, Nita Ambani is now backing women’s cricket too: here’s why the billionaire wife of Mukesh Ambani has made female empowerment her calling
Already owner of the Mumbai Indians cricket team, Nita Ambani is now backing women’s cricket too: here’s why the billionaire wife of Mukesh Ambani has made female empowerment her calling
Archer will now commence five days of isolation and will undergo two Covid-19 tests in this period.
Archer will now commence five days of isolation and will undergo two Covid-19 tests in this period.
Tournament was set to begin October 18 but chairman admits plans need to change amid coronavirus restrictions, while T20 World Cup head says that ICC will make decision on how to proceed in the next month.
Tournament was set to begin October 18 but chairman admits plans need to change amid coronavirus restrictions, while T20 World Cup head says that ICC will make decision on how to proceed in the next month.
Twenty20 showpiece in danger of postponement as governing body eyes alternatives.
Twenty20 showpiece in danger of postponement as governing body eyes alternatives.
Macau GP return sees Sophia Floersch win Laureus Comeback Award on a night where F1 champion Lewis Hamilton and Lionel Messi share award.
Macau GP return sees Sophia Floersch win Laureus Comeback Award on a night where F1 champion Lewis Hamilton and Lionel Messi share award.
Tokyo Olympic Games and ICC World Twenty20 are the highlights of the coming year’s sporting calendar
Tokyo Olympic Games and ICC World Twenty20 are the highlights of the coming year’s sporting calendar
Security was tight around Rawalpindi cricket stadium on December 11, 2019 as Pakistan hosted its first cricket test match since a deadly terrorist attack in 2009. The attack, which targeted Sri Lanka's cricket team, killed 6 policemen and 2 civilians. Several members of the Sri Lankan team were also injured. Despite this, the Sri Lankan team has returned to take part in two tests, hoping to convince other teams to visit as well.
Security was tight around Rawalpindi cricket stadium on December 11, 2019 as Pakistan hosted its first cricket test match since a deadly terrorist attack in 2009. The attack, which targeted Sri Lanka's cricket team, killed 6 policemen and 2 civilians. Several members of the Sri Lankan team were also injured. Despite this, the Sri Lankan team has returned to take part in two tests, hoping to convince other teams to visit as well.
Hong Kong bowlers dominated the first 10 overs but Oman recovered to win by 12 runs and join five others from the qualifier to play in Australia next year.
Hong Kong bowlers dominated the first 10 overs but Oman recovered to win by 12 runs and join five others from the qualifier to play in Australia next year.
After losing their first three games, Hong Kong won the next three to finish fourth in their group and reach the play-offs.
After losing their first three games, Hong Kong won the next three to finish fourth in their group and reach the play-offs.
Cricket Hong Kong chairman Tony Melloy says the players are clear on their obligations to report illegal approaches from match-fixers.
Cricket Hong Kong chairman Tony Melloy says the players are clear on their obligations to report illegal approaches from match-fixers.
Irfan is found guilty of nine offences in the International Cricket Council (ICC) anti-corruption code while Nadeem is guilty of three; Haseeb Amjad, three offences, is banned for five years.
Irfan is found guilty of nine offences in the International Cricket Council (ICC) anti-corruption code while Nadeem is guilty of three; Haseeb Amjad, three offences, is banned for five years.
Amid the spectre of suicide bombings and raging combat, Afghans are cheering on their internationally competitive cricket and futsal teams – and the promise of a career in sports is also a rare beacon of hope.
Amid the spectre of suicide bombings and raging combat, Afghans are cheering on their internationally competitive cricket and futsal teams – and the promise of a career in sports is also a rare beacon of hope.
Legends of the sport praise final for drama while Brexit point-scoring kicks off a backlash
Legends of the sport praise final for drama while Brexit point-scoring kicks off a backlash
The investigation team now go after the ex-Pakistan cricketer who was banned for spot-fixing, thinking he can lead them to other potentially corrupt players.
The investigation team now go after the ex-Pakistan cricketer who was banned for spot-fixing, thinking he can lead them to other potentially corrupt players.
With the Munawar avenue effectively closed, the investigation team turn their attention to the England squad, targeting one of their Asian players.
With the Munawar avenue effectively closed, the investigation team turn their attention to the England squad, targeting one of their Asian players.
The BBC’s ‘Panorama’ team tries to organise a fix with Munawar with the investigation later taken up by a major English broadsheet newspaper
The BBC’s ‘Panorama’ team tries to organise a fix with Munawar with the investigation later taken up by a major English broadsheet newspaper
In his ‘Patriot Act’ show on Netflix, the former Trevor Noah correspondent explains how world cricket has enslaved itself to India’s billions
In his ‘Patriot Act’ show on Netflix, the former Trevor Noah correspondent explains how world cricket has enslaved itself to India’s billions
Manager Khaled Mashud says ‘very lucky’ cricketers were only 50 yards away from mosque, as chilling account details how players hid on floor of team bus
Manager Khaled Mashud says ‘very lucky’ cricketers were only 50 yards away from mosque, as chilling account details how players hid on floor of team bus
‘Panic everywhere’ as members of team narrowly avoid mosque shooting, with ‘joint decision’ made to cancel Saturday’s test match against New Zealand
‘Panic everywhere’ as members of team narrowly avoid mosque shooting, with ‘joint decision’ made to cancel Saturday’s test match against New Zealand