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April 23, 2026 11:01 AM

Venue will take centerstage during the Games, says ICC chair Jay Shah as LA28 stadium construction begins

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday welcomed the start of construction of a cricket stadium at Pomona in Los Angeles County, California, marking a key milestone as the sport prepares for its return to the 2028 Summer Olympics after 128 years. A large-scale ceremony was held at the Fairplex Grounds in Pomona, which ICC chairman Jay Shah described as a “major milestone” for the game and its 2.5 billion fans worldwide. “These are very exciting times for the game of cricket ...

March 3, 2026 3:11 PM

T20 World Cup: India vs West Indies Super 8 match breaks ICC digital streaming record

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash between India and West Indies set a new record for concurrent streams on ICC’s digital platforms, surpassing the previous peak recorded during the 2024 final. The T20 World Cup 2026 has emerged as the most digitally engaged and globally accessible edition of the tournament so far, with ICC.tv and the ICC’s social media channels setting new benchmarks across platforms. ICC.tv has already surpassed the total number of users and overall watch tim...

December 31, 2025 11:11 AM

Kolkata pitch for IND-SA Test receives “satisfactory” rating from ICC

The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata, used for the first India–South Africa Test in November that concluded inside three days, has received a “satisfactory” rating from International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Richie Richardson. According to ESPNCricinfo, the rating means the iconic venue will avoid any sanctions from the ICC, despite widespread criticism from fans and experts who felt the pitch failed to produce engaging Test cricket. India’s defeat in the match was their first T...

December 23, 2025 1:24 PM

ICC pledges to fund US national team players ahead of T20 World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has pledged to fund the United States national team players to ensure they can continue preparing for next year's Twenty20 World Cup despite the country's governing body going through a governance and financial crisis. The ICC suspended USA Cricket (USAC) in September citing failures to implement a functional governance structure, lack of progress toward recognition by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and actions that caused reputation...

November 19, 2025 4:48 PM

ICC announces schedule for U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the match schedule for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, to be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6, 2026. A total of 16 teams will compete in 41 matches, with the final scheduled for February 6 at Harare Sports Club. On the opening day, India will face the USA, Zimbabwe will take on Scotland, and Tanzania will make their historic tournament debut against the West Indies. Matches will be held across five ...

October 21, 2025 4:21 PM

Smriti Mandhana continues her reign as No. 1 ODI batter in latest ICC rankings

India’s star opener Smriti Mandhana has further strengthened her position at the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batter Rankings, following consistent performances in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Mandhana struck consecutive half-centuries in the tournament, including a brilliant 88 against England in Indore, despite India narrowly losing the contest. Her recent form has helped her extend her lead as the No. 1 ranked ODI batter to 83 points, ahead of England captain Nat Sciver-Bru...

September 24, 2025 9:48 AM

ICC suspends USA Cricket membership but keeps teams eligible for events, Olympics

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended USA Cricket's membership with immediate effect over repeated breaches of its obligations under the ICC Constitution, the sport's global governing body said on Tuesday. The ICC Board cited failures to implement a functional governance structure, lack of progress toward recognition by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and actions that caused reputational damage to the sport in the U.S. and globally. Despite the suspension, t...

September 15, 2025 5:14 PM

Mohammed Siraj named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for August 2025

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for August 2025 for his match-winning performance in the final Test against England at The Oval, which ensured India levelled the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2. Siraj delivered an outstanding spell in the decisive Test, claiming nine wickets at an average of 21.11 across both innings. His effort included a brilliant five-wicket haul in the second innings, as he bowled 46 overs in the match and was named ...

August 22, 2025 3:12 PM

Safety concerns force ICC to move Women’s World Cup matches from Bengaluru to Navi Mumbai

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that five matches of the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup will be moved from Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy stadium to Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil stadium. The decision follows the Karnataka Cricket Association’s (KCA) inability to secure police approval to host matches at Chinnaswamy stadium, after a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 victory celebrations in June left 11 people dead and more than 50 injured. A gover...

August 13, 2025 9:48 AM

Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy stadium risks losing Women’s World Cup matches over police clearance delay

Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium may lose its Women’s World Cup matches after the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) missed the August 10 deadline to secure police clearance, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said, according to ESPNcricinfo. If Bengaluru is ruled out, the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is being considered as a possible replacement, though it is scheduled to host the Kerala Cricket League from August 21 to September 7. The Kerala Cricket As...