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September 5, 2026 10:19 AM

ICC Chairman Jay Shah extends Teachers’ Day greetings, thanks mentors for shaping generations

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah on Saturday extended Teachers’ Day greetings, expressing gratitude to teachers and mentors for their role in shaping minds and inspiring generations. Taking to social media platform X, Shah wrote, “Teachers shape not just minds, but the values, confidence and dreams that guide us through life. On Teachers’ Day, heartfelt gratitude to all the teachers and mentors who continue to inspire generations. Happy Teachers’ Day!” Teachers�...

July 14, 2026 1:36 AM

India script history at Lord’s with 270-run win over England in one-off Women’s Test

India registered one of the biggest victories in their women's Test history, defeating England by 270 runs in the one-off Test at Lord's on Monday to clinch the first-ever women's Test at the iconic venue. Defending a daunting target of 457, India bowled England out for 186 in 62.5 overs on the fourth morning, with off-spinner Sneh Rana returning figures of 4/42 and Deepti Sharma claiming 2/36 as the visitors wrapped up a comprehensive victory. The win extends India's impressive record in red-...

July 8, 2026 4:35 PM

ICC chairman Jay Shah pays tribute to Shapoor Zadran, says former Afghanistan pacer ‘will always be remembered’

ICC chairman Jay Shah on Wednesday paid tribute to former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, who died at the age of 38, describing him as one of the key figures behind Afghanistan's rise in international cricket. Zadran passed away in India on Tuesday after a prolonged illness, a day before his 39th birthday. The left-arm pacer, who represented Afghanistan in 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is between 2009 and 2020, had been undergoing treatment at a New Delhi hospital after being diagnosed with stage f...

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...