The ICC is thrilled at the confirmation that cricket will be part of sports programme of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028 (LA28). Cricket’s inclusion was formally ratified by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today at the 141st IOC Session in Mumbai, following LA28’s recommendation last week. The addition of cricket in the Olympics, for the first time since 1900, concludes a two-year process, in which the ICC worked extensively to develop an exciting proposal that supports the Olympic values and LA28’s mission to create an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans,...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the latest list of names that comprise the nominees for the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards. Men’s shortlist features eye-catching performers at Men’s Cricket World Cup; Jasprit Bumrah (India), Quinton de Kock (SA) and Rachin Ravindra (NZ) Women’s nominees comprise Bangladesh’s Nahida Akter, New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr, and West Indies’ Hayley Matthews More about the ICC Player of the Month awards is available here The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the latest group of international...

  The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership of the ICC with immediate effect. The ICC Board met today and determined that Sri Lanka Cricket is in serious breach of its obligations as a Member, in particular, the requirement to manage its affairs autonomously and ensure that there is no government interference in the governance, regulation and/or administration of cricket in Sri Lanka. The conditions of the suspension will be decided by the ICC Board in due course. 

Namibia secure the first of two tickets to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies & USA with a flawless run • Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Nigeria remain in contention, with destiny in hands of the former Namibia have clinched their spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the USA after an impeccable performance at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in Windhoek. Their commanding, 58-run victory over Tanzania on day seven of the event, solidified their remarkable qualification, with one match to spare as they become the first team to secure...

Fans can now register their interest for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 tickets here The brand launch video can be viewed here. The pinnacle of international T20 cricket just got a vibrant makeover with the unveiling of the new visual identity for the ICC T20 World Cup. This global cricket spectacle, renowned for its fast-paced action and electrifying moments, will now be represented by a dynamic brand identity that captures the essence of the game's relentless energy. The logo, a creative fusion of bat, ball, and energy, symbolises the core elements of international T20...

ICC Awards 2023 will once again highlight the star performers who excelled during the last calendar year Shortlists to be revealed over three days from 3 January, covering nine of the 13 individual categories that comprise the Awards programme Global cricket fans can play their part in selecting the winners, with voting available as nominees are revealed The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the upcoming programme for the ICC Awards 2023, which will celebrate the standout performers in international cricket following another blockbuster year of action. 2023 saw no...

ICC Awards 2023: Top ODI performers celebrated as more shortlists revealed Indian trio feature on Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year shortlist All-rounders dominate Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year nominees Fans are now able to vote for their top performers in ODI, T20I and Emerging categories here. The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the second batch of shortlists in the ICC Awards 2023, highlighting the best individual performers in men’s and women’s ODI cricket from the past year. A trio of Indian stars feature among the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the...

ICC Awards 2023: Top ODI performers celebrated as more shortlists revealed Indian trio feature on Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year shortlist All-rounders dominate Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year nominees Fans are now able to vote for their top performers in ODI, T20I and Emerging categories here. The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the second batch of shortlists in the ICC Awards 2023, highlighting the best individual performers in men’s and women’s ODI cricket from the past year. A trio of Indian stars feature among the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that the pitch for the second Test of the ICC World Test Championship series between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town has been rated as “unsatisfactory” under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process. ICC Match Referee Chris Broad submitted his report expressing the concerns of the match officials and after consulting with captains Dean Elgar and Rohit Sharma, both of whom felt that the pitch was below standard. Following the assessment, the venue has received one demerit point. The report has been forwarded to...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that the pitch for the second Test of the ICC World Test Championship series between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town has been rated as “unsatisfactory” under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process. ICC Match Referee Chris Broad submitted his report expressing the concerns of the match officials and after consulting with captains Dean Elgar and Rohit Sharma, both of whom felt that the pitch was below standard. Following the assessment, the venue has received one demerit point. The report has been forwarded to...

The lineup includes 16 Umpires and four Match Referees and has been announced with nine days to go until the tournament begins A full list of group stage match appointments can be found here The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the lineup of Match Officials appointed for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024, which will be held in South Africa from 19 January to 11 February. An experienced roster of 16 Umpires and four Match Referees have been selected to officiate the competition, overseeing a total of 41 matches that will feature the best young cricketers...

The lineup includes 16 Umpires and four Match Referees and has been announced with nine days to go until the tournament begins A full list of group stage match appointments can be found here The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the lineup of Match Officials appointed for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024, which will be held in South Africa from 19 January to 11 February. An experienced roster of 16 Umpires and four Match Referees have been selected to officiate the competition, overseeing a total of 41 matches that will feature the best young cricketers...

The first steps to big dreams  The 15th edition of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup is around the corner, with emerging talents from 16 teams gearing up to compete for the coveted title in South Africa. The tournament began in 1988, and has seen seven different winners in the 14 editions so far. India lead the way with five titles to their name, followed by Australia (3), Pakistan (2), Bangladesh, South Africa, West Indies and England (1 each). And over the years, the tournament has gone through many iterations, providing a foundational stage for many of the game’s superstars....

The first steps to big dreams  The 15th edition of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup is around the corner, with emerging talents from 16 teams gearing up to compete for the coveted title in South Africa. The tournament began in 1988, and has seen seven different winners in the 14 editions so far. India lead the way with five titles to their name, followed by Australia (3), Pakistan (2), Bangladesh, South Africa, West Indies and England (1 each). And over the years, the tournament has gone through many iterations, providing a foundational stage for many of the game’s superstars....

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today completed announcements of the five ICC Teams of the Year across formats for men and women as part of the ICC Awards 2023. 11 international teams represented across five ICC Teams of the Year Announcements on individual ICC Award winners to follow on Wednesday and Thursday More information about the ICC Awards is available here The announcement of the five teams - the ICC Men’s and Women’s T20I Teams of the Year, the ICC Men’s and Women’s ODI Teams of the Year and the ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year – were made in a staggered manner...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today completed announcements of the five ICC Teams of the Year across formats for men and women as part of the ICC Awards 2023. 11 international teams represented across five ICC Teams of the Year Announcements on individual ICC Award winners to follow on Wednesday and Thursday More information about the ICC Awards is available here The announcement of the five teams - the ICC Men’s and Women’s T20I Teams of the Year, the ICC Men’s and Women’s ODI Teams of the Year and the ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year – were made in a staggered manner...

India’s explosive batter Suryakumar Yadav has won his second successive ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award Yadav and Matthews named T20I Cricketers of the Year for 2023 Ravindra and Litchfield crowned Emerging Cricketers of the Year De Leede and Abel claim the accolades in Associate Cricketer of the Year categories India’s explosive batter Suryakumar Yadav has won his second successive ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award, with West Indies’ dynamic all-round captain Hayley Matthews claiming the ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year as the first set of individual winners...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today concluded its announcements of ICC Awards 2023 winners Pat Cummins and Nat Sciver-Brunt named ICC Cricketers of the Year for 2023 Khawaja, Kohli and Athapaththu among the other players in the list of awardees Illingworth is Umpire of the Year; Zimbabwe win Spirit of Cricket award Both players were recognised as the outstanding cricketers across all formats of international cricket in 2023, scooping the top awards following four days of announcements on ICC official channels, where Teams of the Year and individual award winners in 13...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today concluded its announcements of ICC Awards 2023 winners Pat Cummins and Nat Sciver-Brunt named ICC Cricketers of the Year for 2023 Khawaja, Kohli and Athapaththu among the other players in the list of awardees Illingworth is Umpire of the Year; Zimbabwe win Spirit of Cricket award Both players were recognised as the outstanding cricketers across all formats of international cricket in 2023, scooping the top awards following four days of announcements on ICC official channels, where Teams of the Year and individual award winners in 13...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has today lifted the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect. SLC was suspended in November for being in serious breach of its obligations as an ICC Member, in particular, the requirement to manage its affairs autonomously and ensure that there is no government interference in the governance, regulation and / or administration of cricket in Sri Lanka.  The Board have been monitoring the situation since the suspension and are now satisfied that SLC are no longer in breach of membership obligations.