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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.
Japan will battle against eight teams in qualifiers for the 2028 men’s T20 World Cup. Photo: Japan Cricket Association
Asian Games 2026

Japan to host T20 World Cup qualifiers at new Asian Games cricket stadium

The biggest East Asia-Pacific tournament ever will see nine teams battling to reach the showpiece event in Australia and New Zealand.

Cricket Hong Kong

Silva willing to keep faith with Hong Kong despite second T20 collapse in 2 days

How political tensions between India, Pakistan might get into English cricket

Australia, Ireland out of cricket T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe qualify after washout

Zimbabweans join Sri Lanka as qualifiers and make Super 8s for the first time, the Australians had needed an Irish win to keep hopes alive.

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza waves to supporters as rain led to the cancellation of the T20 World Cup match between Ireland and Zimbabwe in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Photo: AP

Boycott averted, India and Pakistan set for T20 World Cup blockbuster

Two teams will clash in Colombo on Sunday, but as a recent sporting contest it has been remarkably one-sided.

India-Pakistan tensions

Pakistan to play India in Colombo at T20 World Cup after boycott called off

Decision comes after leaders of Pakistan, Sri Lanka meet, following which Pakistani team are ordered to ‘take the field’ on Sunday.

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T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat Netherlands, India survive US scare

In opening day’s other match, West Indies’ Romario Shepherd claims 4 Scotland wickets in 5 balls, including a hat-trick, in comfortable win.

Pakistan’s Faheem Ashraf plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup. Photo: AFP

T20 World Cup: 5 players to watch out for at cricket’s smash-and-grab festival

A powerful Indian hitter, an England all-rounder for the conditions, South Africa’s ‘Baby AB’, an in-demand Afghan, New Zealand’s Allen key.

T20 World Cup: India’s quest for consecutive titles, Sri Lanka’s strength at home

Here are the key things to know about the men’s Twenty20 World Cup tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starting on Saturday.

Pakistan

Pakistan bats away India match but stays in T20 World Cup

India and Pakistan agreed last year to play at neutral venues when either country is hosting an ICC event.

Pakistani players celebrate winning the series and the third T20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Australia in Lahore on Sunday. Photo: EPA
Bangladesh

Not cricket? Political sticky wicket forces Bangladesh out of T20 World Cup

Bangladesh’s national election on February 12 has brought tensions among the South Asian neighbours to the forefront.

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Bangladesh’s Rishad Hossain (right) is congratulated by teammate Mahmudullah during a T20 World Cup cricket match on June 20, 2024. Photo: AP
Board of Control for Cricket in India

Bangladesh T20 World Cup absence amid India fall out ‘sad moment’ for cricket

World No 9 team missing from one-month global showpiece following refusal to play matches in India.

Board of Control for Cricket in India

Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 cricket World Cup, reports say

Decision comes after weeks of uncertainty during which the Bangladeshis insist they would not play its matches in India over safety worries.

Bangladesh stand firm on refusal to go to India for cricket T20 World Cup

Decision comes a day after the sport’s governing body rejected Bangladeshis’ plea to play their games in Sri Lanka instead over safety fears.

Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, who used to play for Indian Premier league side Delhi Capitals, is in the middle of his country’s row with India. Photo: Reuters
Board of Control for Cricket in India

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup matches in India, ask for Sri Lanka switch

Decision made over fears for players’ ‘safety and security’ after India kicked Bangladesh player out of IPL.

Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman (centre) has been kicked out of the IPL by the India cricket bosses. Photo: AFP
Indonesia

Indonesia bowler enters record books with five-wicket over in T20 International

Gede Priandana rips heart out of Cambodia batting in first game of eight-match series in Bali.

Japan

Japan city pins hope on international cricket ground to revitalise region

Japan Cricket Association has moved its base to Sano, but still faces a battle to gain foothold in country with fewer than 6,000 players.

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Board of Control for Cricket in India

Indian cricket league’s valuation shrinks for second year in a row

Drop in value of Indian Premier League by almost 11 per cent in 2025 due to ‘twin shocks’, says report by consulting firm.

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi (right) bats against the Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League match in New Deli in May. Photo: Reuters
Board of Control for Cricket in India

Pakistan told to ‘focus on cricket’ ahead of India clash in Asia Cup final

Teams will meet in the final of the competition for the first time, with India clear favourites and tensions running high.

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong-bound Ashwin becomes first Indian player to join Big Bash League

Former Test cricketer will join the Sydney Thunder early next year after playing at city’s Cricket Sixes, International League T20 event.

USA Cricket suspended by ICC, accused of causing ‘reputational damage’ to game

World governing body takes action over ‘repeated’ breaches of code, but says country’s teams can still play in run-up to LA Olympics in 2028.

Cricket will return to the Olympics for the first time in a century when the Games head to Los Angeles in 2028. Photo: TNS
Obituaries

Former cricket umpire Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird dies aged 92

Bird was one of the most respected officials in the game, and stood in 66 Tests and 69 one-day internationals.

Retired umpire Dickie Bird rings the five minute bell during play on the first day of the first Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord’s on May 21, 2015. Photo: AFP
Cricket Hong Kong

Asia Cup: Hong Kong lose second match as Litton Das guides Bangladesh to T20 win

City hopes of an upset rise momentarily after taking wickets before Bangladesh captain steadies ship with a 95-run stand.

Board of Control for Cricket in India

Asia Cup cricket: India’s Dube credits coach after key role in UAE thrashing

All-rounder records career-best figures against hosts, says working with Morne Morkel has seen his bowling improve in the past year.

Cricket Hong Kong

Asia Cup: Afghanistan cricket coach Trott wants improvement despite Hong Kong rout

Team ‘a bit fortunate’ and have a few areas to work on as 94-run win is boosted by several dropped catches by city team.

Hong Kong’s Babar Hayat (right) plays a shot during the Asia Cup match against Afghanistan at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong cricketers to prepare for Asia Cup with tour of host nation UAE

New coach Kaushal Silva names 20-man squad for September’s T20 tournament.

Hong Kong’s Nizakat Khan (right) bats against Uganda in a Cricket World Cup Challenge League B match at Kowloon Cricket Club in February. Photo: Dickson Lee
Pakistan

Audit finds US$21 million financial irregularities in Pakistan Cricket Board

Police meals, energy bills, unqualified coaches and missing sponsorship cash identified in report for 2023-24 financial year.

Australia icon Steve Waugh’s Test cricket plea ahead of World Championship final

Former Baggy Green skipper calls on leading cricket figures to bang drum for sacred longer format.

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