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Compensate if India refuse to travel to Pakistan for CT 2025, sign hosting rights: PCB urges ICC | Cricket News – Times of India

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to sign the Champions Trophy 2025 hosting rights agreements with it, stressing that the PCB should be compensated if India refuse to travel to the country citing political and security reasons.A highly reliable source in the PCB told PTI on Sunday that while the ICC has marked Pakistan as the host of the tournament, the global body is yet to sign the important hosting agreement with it.The source disclosed that PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf and COO Salman Naseer had met the ICC executive board in Ahmedabad to discuss the hosting of the Champions Trophy in Pakistan in February-March, 2025."Pakistani officials discussed the probability of the Indian board (BCCI) again refusing to send its team to Pakistan and mad...

22Nov

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‘I think that’s a lesson they will learn’: Suresh Raina on Team India’s loss in the World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India had only one bad day at the recently concluded ODI World Cup and unfortunately it came in the final that ended their 10-match winning streak after going down to Australia in the summit clash.India's perennial problem of faltering in the finals came to the fore again and their agonising wait to win an ICC trophy continued. While India's defeat left the entire nation disappointed but former player Suresh Raina was buoyed by the performance of the team.Raina is optimistic about the prospect of rectifying their performance in the upcoming edition of the tournament, set to take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in 2027."We will see the Indian team doing well again because they know how to reach the latter stages of tournaments now," Raina said in his column for th...

22Nov

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Canada’s transgender cricketer Danielle McGahey quits after ICC ruling | Cricket News – Times of India

Danielle McGahey, a transgender cricketer from Canada, has decided to conclude her international career in response to a recent directive from the game's governing body. The International Cricket Council (ICC) declared, during a board meeting on Tuesday, that individuals who have undergone male puberty would be ineligible to participate in women's cricketat the elite level.This decision aligns with similar rulings in recent years by the global governing bodies of sports such as swimming, rugby union, cycling and athletics.The ICC said in a statement: "The changes to the gender eligibility regulations resulted from an extensive consultation process and is founded in science and aligned with the core principles developed during the review."Inclusivity is incredibly important to us as a sp...

21Nov

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ICC to introduce stop clock in ODIs and T20Is to regulate time taken between overs

The Chief Executives’ Committee (CEC) of the International Cricket Council (ICC) reached a major decision to regulate time taken between overs by introducing a stop clock in white ball cricket following their meeting in Ahmedabad following the 2023 ODI World Cup final. Per a statement released by cricket’s world governing body on Tuesday, “CEC have agreed to introduce a stop clock on a trial basis in men’s ODI and T20I cricket from December 2023 to April 2024. The clock will be used to regulate the amount of time taken between overs. If the bowling team is not ready to bowl the next over within 60 seconds of the previous over being completed, a 5-run penalty will be imposed the third time it happens in an innings.” Among other alterations, “changes to the pitch and outfield monitoring ...

21Nov

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ICC moves men’s U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board met in Ahmedabad. File | Photo Credit: REUTERS The ICC on Tuesday moved next year's men's U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa, 11 days after the world governing body provisionally suspended the island nation's cricket board due to government interference.The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board met in Ahmedabad and "confirmed the terms of the suspension" of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and also the shifting of the age-group showpiece."The U19 World Cup has been shifted to South Africa from Sri Lanka due to SLC's suspension. In fact, participating nations were apprised some days back after SLC got suspended. South Africa hosted the U19 WC in 2020. The decision got approval at ICC Board meeting in Ahmedabad," an ICC Board member tol...

21Nov

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After suspending Sri Lanka Cricket, ICC snatches away 2024 Men’s U19 World Cup from island nation

The International Cricket Council (ICC) have replaced Sri Lanka as hosts for the Men’s U19 World Cup scheduled to be played next year and appointed South Africa to stage the tournament. The decision comes as a result of cricket’s world governing body controlling the fundings made to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) after it had suspended the national board for breaching its obligations as a member, namely for failing to manage its affairs autonomously and without government interference. Cricket South Africa (CSA) had hosted the event in 2020 as well, with the games being hosted in Kimberley, Bloemfontein, Potchefstroom and Benoni. Earlier this year, the Women’s T20 World Cup was also hosted in the country, which is going to host the next ODI World Cup in 2027. The previous U19 World Cup had be...

21Nov

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ICC introduces stop clock to monitor time between overs in men’s ODIs and T20Is, five-run penalty on third offence | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: In an attempt to speed up play in white-ball cricket, the ICC has decided to introduce a 'stop clock' on a trial basis in men’s ODI and T20I cricket from December 2023 to April 2024.The decision was taken at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board meeting in Ahmedabad on Tuesday."The clock will be used to regulate the amount of time taken between overs.If the bowling team is not ready to bowl the next over within 60 seconds of the previous over being completed, a five-run penalty will be imposed the third time it happens in an innings," the ICC said in a release.In September 2022, the MCC World Cricket committee, which includes former India captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, besides several other top former cricketers, renewing its calls to introduce measures ai...

21Nov

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World Cup: Sobering end to India’s thrilling campaign | Cricket News – Times of India

AHMEDABAD: Moments after India's crushing defeat in the World Cup final broke a billion hearts, head coach Rahul Dravid was trying to collect his thoughts and put into perspective the hurt he and his boys were feeling. For two years, Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma had prepared exactly for this moment. However, it all went wrong as India faltered at the final step to extend the search for an ICCtrophy into its 11th year.Dravid was, however, all praise for Rohit, who was seen holding back tears as he walked off afterGlenn Maxwell hit the winning runs.Rahul Dravid on India's loss, Rohit's captaincy: There was a lot of emotion in the dressing room"He's been an exceptional leader," Dravid stressed. "Rohit's really led this team fantastically well. I think he's certainly got the dressing roo...

21Nov

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World Cup: Team India peaking early or choking late? | Cricket News – Times of India

Why did India have an off day in the final after a 10-game winning streak? And what explains this repeated tendency to freeze in the knockouts?There’s absolutely no doubt India were the standout side of the World Cup. But the capitulation in the final on Sunday — one of many at the knockout stages of ICC events — brings forth the uncomfortable question: ‘Are India the new chokersof world cricket?’ The tag was reserved for South Africa through the 1990s and the 2000s.They were a brilliantcricket team — starting from the Hansie Cronje-Bob Woolmer era all the way to AB de Villiers’ flamboyant side — but didn’t manage the silverware that really mattered. How Pat Cummins silenced the Ahmedabad crowd with Aussie team's flawless performance in the finalsSince the 2013 Champions Trophy triumph ...

16Nov

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Virat Kohli can match Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 centuries: Ravi Shastri – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The record for most ODI hundreds may currently belong to star batsman Virat Kohli, but former India head coach Ravi Shastri was adamant that the 35-year-old was on track to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's 100 international hundreds.Kohli has amassed 50 hundreds in ODIs, 29 hundreds in Tests, and one hundred in T20Is, for an overall total of 80 scores above 100. In Wednesday's World Cup semifinal match against New Zealand in Mumbai, Kohli had surpassed Tendulkar's record of 49 one-day hundreds."Who would have thought when Sachin Tendulkar got 100 hundreds that anyone would come close? And, he's got 80; 80 international hundreds, 50 of them in the one-day game, which makes him the highest. Unreal," said Shastri during The ICC Review."Nothing's impossible because such players, when t...

11Nov

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‘They expect love for their hate’: Virender Sehwag after ‘Bye Bye Pakistan’ post | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virender Sehwag is known for not mincing his words and often comes up with witty posts and straightforward opinions, especially when Team India faces scrutiny from opposition teams and their former players.Sehwag trolled Pakistan after New Zealand registered a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka with a 'Bye Bye Pakistan' post on X. New Zealand's victory was enough to shut the door on Pakistan's chances of reaching the World Cup semifinals.But Sehwag's post did not go well with many on the social media.However, the former India opener decided to give them a reality check when India were on the other side and faced backlash from Pakistan.Sehwag again took to X and posted a long message saying 'Pakistan expect love for their hate.'"In the 21st century there have been 6 ODI world cups...

11Nov

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‘That approach has worked…’: Vivian Richards encourages India to sustain aggressive approach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary West Indies batter and two-time ICC Men's Cricket World Cup winner, Vivian Richards, has emphasised the importance of maintaining a positive and aggressive approach as India set their sights on a third World Cup title. India's stellar performance in the 13th edition of the tournament has seen them win all eight matches, securing a spot in the upcoming semi-finals.Richards, renowned for his flamboyant playing style and a key figure in West Indies' World Cup triumphs in 1975 and 1979, urged the Indian team to continue playing to their strengths and avoid any negativity as they pursue a flawless World Cup campaign.Speaking about India's mindset, Richards remarked, "India have a mindset that they can go all the way playing like this."The cricket legend highlighted the e...

10Nov

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Watch: Gateway of India in Mumbai lit up to celebrate Diwali and World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With the buzz of the festival of lights -- Diwali -- engulfing the entire nation along with euphoria of the ongoing ODI World Cup, the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai was lit up in twin celebrations on Friday.Celebrating Diwali along with the ongoing ODI World Cup, India's iconic venue had a dazzling light show for the fans in the high-rise city.The ICC took to social media platform X, formally Twitter, to share the video and images of the light show.On the day Diwali will be celebrated in the country, Rohit Sharma and co. simultaneously will take on Netherlands in their final group-game of the cricketing extravaganza in Bengaluru.India are already through to the semis and are most likely to face New Zealand in the knock-out game on November 15 in Mumbai.South Africa will l...

10Nov

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ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket over government interference | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a major blow, Sri Lankan Cricket on Friday were slapped with a suspension by the International Cricket Council over government interference in running the country's sports body. The ICC's suspension of the SLC membership comes with immediate effect. The decision was by the ICC following a tumultuous week in Lankan cricket."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 ICC said in a release."The conditions of the suspension will be decided by the ICC Board in due course," the release further said.The Sri Lanka...

10Nov

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Rachin Ravindra clinches ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for October | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand's emerging cricket star, Rachin Ravindra, has been honoured with the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for October 2023, following an outstanding performance in the group stages of the ICC World Cup held in India.The 23-year-old batter outshone notable contenders, including India's pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah and South African opener Quinton de Kock, to claim his maiden Player of the Month accolade.Ravindra's remarkable contributions played a pivotal role in New Zealand's impressive start to the World Cup campaign.In the tournament opener against defending champions England in Ahmedabad, Ravindra made an immediate impact, scoring an unbeaten 123, leading his team to a resounding nine-wicket victory. He continued to dazzle with another century, posting a stunni...

9Nov

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We want to target Gen Zs and 10-year-olds: ICC’s big digital push for global events

The International Cricket Council (ICC) logo at the ICC headquarters in Dubai. | Photo Credit: Reuters Cricket enjoys unmatched popularity in India and the governing body ICC, with its unprecedented digital presence in the ongoing ODI World Cup, wants to build on that by attracting the "Gen Zs and 10-year olds" to the game. As part of its global growth strategy, the International Cricket Council (ICC) wants to directly reach 300 million fans by 2032 and a chunk of that will come from India. It is also hoped that a substantial number will come from USA, where the game will break new ground next year when the T20 World Cup takes place. The world body sees huge potential in converting a "casual cricket fan" to a passionate one, besides tapping in on a new audience who has no idea about t...

9Nov

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World Cup: The qualifying scenarios for three teams battling for last semi-final spot | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With three semi-final spots taken by India, South Africa and Australia in the ongoing ICC World Cup, it's an intense battle for the last spot as three teams enter the home straight still in position to grab it and avoid elimination.India lead the table with 16 points from their unbeaten streak of eight matches, while South Africa are No. 2 with 12 points and Australia placed third with 12 points as well but behind the Proteas on net run rate (NRR).New Zealand (4th), Pakistan (5th) and Afghanistan (6th) all have eight points with one match left to play, and are separated by NRR.Here are the scenarios for the three teams to qualify for the semi-finals:New Zealand play a struggling Sri Lanka in their last league match in Bengaluru on Thursday and have the best NRR of 0.398 among...

7Nov

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Battle for the wooden-spoon? Not really as England and the Netherlands chase something big

England’s players at a training session ahead of their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match against the Netherlands at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune in India on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM The title defence is history while the Champions Trophy is a mystery. In a bid to convert the mystery into reality, Wednesday’s all-European clash between England and the Netherlands becomes a must-win affair for Jos Buttler and Co. In fact, the Champions Trophy 2025 qualification — wherein the top eight teams from the World Cup league standings will participate in — makes it an intense affair rather than a battle for the wooden spoon.Also read: England vs New Zealand | Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra’s tons leave England batteredEver since being...

6Nov

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Watch: Rohit Sharma wins ‘Fielder of the Match’ medal after India’s win over South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, India's remarkable fielding performance has stolen the spotlight, and the post-match fielding medal ceremony has become a fan favourite. Leading this unique tradition is India's fielding coach, T Dilip, whose inventive methods of honouring the best fielder of the match have garnered considerable attention.Following India's dominant 243-run victory over South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, India's captain Rohit Sharma received the ‘Fielder of the Match’ medal.Rohit's exceptional fielding skills and an aggressive start with the bat provided India with a strong foundation for their innings, where he played a stunning innings of 40 off 24 deliveries. Upon announcing Rohit as the medal winner, his teammates Shubman Gill a...

6Nov

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‘Jahaan se woh ball karte hain…’: Shoaib Malik explains why Ravindra Jadeja is tough to face – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja played a big part in keeping the hosts’ unbeaten run intact against South Africa on Sunday, contributing with both bat and ball. Jadeja scored an unbeaten 29, off 15 balls, and took his maiden World Cup five-wicket haul to dismantle the Proteas run chase. Jadeja's 5 for 33 was only the second World Cup fifer by an Indian spinner after Yuvraj Singh(5/31) achieved the feat in the 2011 edition against Ireland.And the star all-rounder deservedly earned wholehearted praise from his skipperRohit Sharma after the match. Rohit commended Jadeja's understanding of his role and the team's expectations, acknowledging the all-rounder's significant contribution to the team.Former Pakistan cricketers also agreed with Rohit's praise and said that on turning ...