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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 9, 2026 10:15 AM

Gambhir credits Dravid, Laxman, Agarkar for shaping T20 World Cup-winning team

India head coach Gautam Gambhir credited former head coach Rahul Dravid, National Cricket Academy (now BCCI Centre of Excellence) head VVS Laxman and chief selector Ajit Agarkar for India’s triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, saying their contributions played a crucial role in shaping the title-winning team. Speaking after India’s victory, Gambhir said the trophy should first be dedicated to Dravid, whom he succeeded as head coach. “First of all, I think I should dedicate this trop...

January 15, 2026 11:22 AM

‘Pathway for future stars…’: ICC chief Jay Shah wishes teams luck for U19 World Cup

International Cricket Council (ICC) chair Jay Shah extended his best wishes to the Under-19 players as they begin their World Cup campaign in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The 16th edition of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup begins on Thursday with the opening match between India and the United States in Bulawayo. “Wishing all the teams and players the very best of luck in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup starting on January 15 across host countries Zimbabwe and Namibia. “Our ...

December 16, 2025 9:42 AM

Fans applaud DDCA, Delhi Police for smooth Messi visit at Arun Jaitley Stadium

History was made at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday as Argentine football legend Lionel Messi made his much-awaited visit, drawing massive crowds and widespread admiration from fans in the national capital. Thousands gathered to catch a glimpse of the global icon, and the event passed off smoothly, earning praise for the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) and the Delhi Police. Fans expressed satisfaction with the seamless arrangements, citing disciplined crowd management and uno...

November 3, 2025 4:25 PM

BCCI announces ₹51 crore cash reward for India’s World Cup-winning team

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia has announced a cash prize of ₹51 crore for the ICC Women’s World Cup-winning Indian team. India beat South Africa by 52 runs in the final at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, ending decades of near misses after losses in the 2005 and 2017 finals. Speaking to ANI, Saikia said, “In 1983, Kapil Dev brought about a new era and encouragement in cricket by making India win the World Cup. The same excitement and encouragement...

September 21, 2025 3:23 PM

Mithun Manhas set to take charge as next BCCI president

Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas is set to take charge as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), with his name emerging as the only nomination for the top post after the deadline for filing closed on Sunday, according to ESPNcricinfo. The position has been vacant since Roger Binny stepped down in August, with vice-president Rajeev Shukla holding the role in an interim capacity. Alongside Manhas, another former cricketer is likely to join the board’s leadershi...

August 12, 2025 9:33 AM

We should support women’s team as much as we support men’s, says Yuvraj Singh ahead of World Cup 2025

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Monday expressed his excitement for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, urging fans to support the women’s team as much as they support the men’s. Speaking at the '50 Days to Go' event ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Singh said, “Everyone expects India to win. We should support the women’s team as much as we support the men’s team. The World Cup is being held in India, and I urge all fans to come and watch the matches.” “W...

August 11, 2025 3:41 PM

Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will elevate the game globally: Jay Shah

With the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 just 50 days away, ICC chairman Jay Shah on Monday said the tournament arrives at a “defining moment” for the women’s game, offering a chance to push the sport to greater heights. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Shah joined a panel discussion featuring former India captain Mithali Raj, ex-allrounder Yuvraj Singh, current skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, batter Jemimah Rodrigues and ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta. “The retur...

February 14, 2025 12:41 PM

Champions Trophy: ICC announce USD 6.9 mn prize pool, 53 pc hike from last edition

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the prize money for the 2025 Champions Trophy, which will begin on February 19 in Pakistan. The tournament's winners will receive a sum of USD 2.24 million. The total prize pool of this edition of the eight-team marquee event has been increased by an impressive 53 percent from the 2017 edition total prize money of USD 4.5 million. "The return of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy for the first time since 2017 will see the winners of the eight...

January 24, 2025 11:16 AM

ICC chairman Jay Shah elected as new member of Marylebone Cricket Club

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary and current International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah was elected as a board member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Advisory Board on Thursday. Shah is among the 13 founding members of the new World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, which will be headed by former Sri Lanka captain and MCC president Kumar Sangakkara. Other founding members include former India captain Sourav Ganguly, former South Africa opener Graeme S...