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Asia Cup 2020 to be postponed

The Executive Board of the ACC has met on multiple occasions to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Asia Cup tournament scheduled in September 2020.

ICC Guidelines for Resumption of Cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has published guidelines for the safe resumption of cricket to assist its Members in restarting cricket activity in their countries as government restrictions owing to COVID-19 start to relax.

International cricket's return after Covid-19 outbreak: Countries all discussing resumption

There have been encouraging signs of international cricket's return from each of England, West Indies, Pakistan, India, South Africa, Australia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Even an IPL in September-November is very much a possibility.

ICC Cricket Committee recommends prohibition of saliva to shine the ball

The ICC Cricket Committee today recommended changes to ICC regulations to mitigate the risks posed by the COVID-19 virus, and protect the safety of players and match officials....

ICC to host Chief Executives Committee meeting via conference call on Thursday April 23rd

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will host a Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) meeting via conference call on Thursday 23 April.

Covid-19 – All You Need to Know - Useful Links and Resource Centres Around the World

We know we are in uncertain times right now around the world and that we have all spent the last few days trying to understand this new world - whilst at the same time dealing with day to day work tasks and family commitments at home.

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021: Full match schedule announced

A Trans-Tasman face-off at Wellington’s iconic Basin Reserve is one of the highlights of a 31-match schedule announced at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021

Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak

The International Cricket Council today announced that the second series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A set to begin on 16 March in Malaysia has been postponed

Ireland Women's squad announced for Thailand Tour (pending Coronavirus travel advice)

Cricket Ireland today announced the 14-player squad provisionally scheduled to travel to Thailand to play a Quadrangular 50-over series in April 2020.

Men’s CWC League 2 Series in Nepal begins this week

The fifth series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 takes places this week as Nepal, host the USA and Oman, as the battle to India 2023 continues.

McGrath Foundation and Movember to be part of two T20 World Cups in 2020

With two ICC T20 World Cups coming to Australia in 2020, the event has appointed two major national organisations as local charity partners.

Man of the Match, Andre Fletcher, spoke about Bangla Tigers’ win over Karnataka Tuskers

Abu Dhabi T10 - Man of the Match, Andre Fletcher, spoke about Bangla Tigers’ win over Karnataka Tuskers

Tech Mahindra Ltd and Mitsui Knowledge Industry joint sponsors of the Japan Women's Cricket Team

The Japan Cricket Association (JCA) is delighted to announce that Tech Mahindra Limited (TechM) and Mitsui Knowledge Industry CO., Ltd. (MKI) have agreed to a three year joint sponsorship of the Women’s National Team.

Oman to host Men’s CWC Challenge League B in December instead of Hong Kong

Oman Cricket will host the inaugural ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B between 2 and 12 December, after the event was relocated from Hong Kong.

Zimbabwe and Nepal readmitted as ICC Members; Women’s event prize money boosted

Zimbabwe and Nepal have been readmitted as ICC Members following the conclusion of the ICC Board meetings in Dubai today.

Noor Ahmad and Noor Ali Zadran take Knights to the play-offs

A brilliant bowling performance by young left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad and senior batsman Noor Ali Zadran ensured Mis-e Ainak Knights become the second team to qualify for the play-offs of Shpageeza Cricket League 2019.

Najeeb Zadran keeps Speenghar Tigers' play-off hopes alive Najib

Najib Zadran played one of the best knocks in Shpageeza’s history to keep his team, Speenghar Tigers’ hopes alive in the tournament as the Tigers were propelled to the third spot on the points table.

Two Hong Kong players banned from all cricket for life

Hong Kong players Irfan Ahmed and Nadeem Ahmed have been banned from all cricket for life, whilst teammate Haseeb Amjad has received a five-year ban after the ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal.....

For Qatar captain Tamoor Sajjad Zafar, he was inspired to pick up a bat by his father who used to play at the weekends. And he thinks the sport has r

T20 World Cup: Five teams set for Singapore showdown to move one step closer to World Cup qualification

Five teams will go into battle in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Final knowing they are one step closer to a place at the 2020 ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.

The British Asian Trust and Children’s Investment Fund Foundation Backed by Rajasthan Royals

The British Asian Trust, the leading South Asian diaspora development organisation, which was founded by HRH The Prince of Wales, announced a major new partnership with the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation to launch a media driven mass awareness campaign to combat child-trafficking in India.

Japan qualifiy for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup for the first time ever

Japan have qualified for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup for the first time ever as they have been confirmed winners of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup EAP Qualifier.

Holly Ferling with EAP captains and Women's T20 World Cup Trophy

East Asia-Pacific Women's Cricketers Impress Australia's Holly Ferling in Vanuatu

Australian cricketer Holly Ferling was impressed and excited about the standard and potential of the women cricketers from the six teams competing at the 2019 ICC Women’s Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific (EAP) in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Namibia crowned ICC World Cricket League Division 2 champions with victory over Oman

Namibia have been crowned ICC World Cricket League Division 2 champions after a comprehensive victory over Oman in the final in Windhoek.

ICC World Cricket League Division 2 Highlights

Round-up of the first few days of action in the ICC World Cricket League Division 2.

Oman stay perfect in ICC World Cricket League Division 2

Oman moved to the brink of securing ODI status and a spot in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 with a convincing win over Hong Kong.

All to play for in last ever World Cricket League tournament

Canada, Hong Kong, Namibia, Oman, PNG and USA will compete in the last ever ICC World Cricket League Division 2 in Namibia.

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Qualification infographic

ICC U19 World Cup 2020 spot up for grabs in Asia Qualifier

Following Nigeria’s success in claiming an ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 spot, the battle for the four remaining places heads to the Asia Qualifier

Cricket being played in Hanuabada village Papua New Guinea

Designing the roadmap to capitalise on cricket growth across East-Asia Pacific

Designing the regional roadmap for cricket growth to hit new heights across East-Asia Pacific (EAP) was the theme of the ICC EAP Regional Conference in Papua New Guinea last week.

PNG Take Out the Cup, as Philippines Get Their First Win on the Last Day

Play has concluded at Amini Park, with the hosts PNG being crowned champions and moving one step closer to playing at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia in 2020.

ICC U19 CWC Div.2 - Asia - Oman and Kuwait share trophy as final is tied

The final of the ICC U19 CWC Div.2 - Asia between Kuwait and Oman played at TCG in Bangkok finished in a tie with both teams having scored 131 runs apiece.

Meet Bhavsar Hits Classy Century as Kuwait Outplay Maldives

Kuwait’s opener Meet Bhavsar made a splendid century against Maldives at the David Buck Cricket Oval at Prem in Chiang Mai to light up the third day of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier Asia Division 2.

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia Make it Two From Two

The second day of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier Asia Division 2 being played in Bangkok and Chiang Mai saw Bahrain and Saudi Arabia make it two wins out of two.

Kalhan Challu and Bahrain’s Sajjad Khan Take the Honours on Opening Day

The first day of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Div. 2 - Asia saw some entertaining cricket played even though both Group A matches in Bangkok were reduced in length by the effects of overnight rain.

2020 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Comes to Thailand

The Asia Qualifier Division 2 for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup is being held in Thailand from 9th to 17th December with ten teams playing in group matches in Bangkok and Chiang Mai before the semi-finals and finals are held in Bangkok to decide the two teams which will move forward towards the next U19 World Cup to be held in South Africa in 2020.

Philippines Through to EAP Regional Final ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier

The Philippines are through to the ICC T20 World Cup EAP Regional Final after beating Indonesia by 28 runs in the final match of the tournament. Earlier in the day, South Korea were too good for Japan and took out second place on net run rate after beating Japan.

Philippines on Top, Japan with a Chance Heading Into the Final Day

The Philippines edged out Japan in the final over, before South Korea comfortably chased down Indonesia’s score. Today’s results leave qualification open for only two teams – the Philippines and Japan. It will all come down to results on the last day of the tournament.

Rain Doesn't Dampen the Filipino and Indonesian Spirit - ICC T20 World Cup EAP ‘B’ Qualifier

Indonesia picked up their first win of the tournament, as the Philippines made it two in a row to share top of the table with Japan.

Japan Stay on Top with Philippines Hot in Pursuit

Japan maintained top spot on the table after defeating South Korea, as the Philippines returned to the winner’s circle by defeating Indonesia.

Japan move to top of the table on 2nd day of ICC T20 World Cup EAP ‘B’ Qualifier

Japan moved to top of the table as they defeated the tournament hosts in a nail-biting encounter at the Friendship Oval..

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier B - Tributes and Thrillers on Day 1 in Philippines

It was a day of high emotions at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier B in the Philippines with the home team securing a tight win as their former General Manager, Iain Sinclair, was honoured in a memorial service.

First Ever ICC Tournament to Get Underway in the Philippines

Teams and officials have arrived in the Philippines ahead of the first ever International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament to be hosted in the south east Asian nation.

USA's Jan Nisar Khan receives two-match suspension for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

The USA’s Jan Nisar Khan has received a two-match suspension and four demerit points for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct...

Azam, Khan & Maxwell Hold Their Places at Top of the Rankings

Azam, Khan & Maxwell Hold Their Places at Top of the T20I Rankings

Kuldeep Yadav of India and Australia’s Adam Zampa have vaulted into the top-five of the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Player Rankings for T20I Bowlers for the first time in their careers in the latest updates which were released on Monday.

ICC World Cricket League Division 3 - USA finish off the job to claim promotion

The final game in Oman saw USA dispatch Singapore to secure their spot alongside the hosts in ICC World Cricket League Division 2.

ICC WCL Division 3 Update - Oman finish with perfect record as Denmark secure first win

Oman ensured they would finish with a 100 per cent record in the ICC World Cricket League Division 3 by recording a big win over Uganda....

ICC WCL Division 3 Update - Unbeaten Oman secure promotion, Kenya keep fighting

Oman will be back in World Cricket League Division Two in Namibia in April, after securing promotion at the first time of asking on a dramatic Friday that saw both matches go down to the final over.

Second WGDS heads to Rebel Women’s Big Bash League

As the top 10 international women’s cricket teams battle out at the ICC Women’s World T20 in the Caribbean...

ICC WCL Division 3 Update - USA’s Monank Patel gets warning and Oman replacement agreed

USA player Monank Patel has received a warning for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during its ICC World Cricket League Division 3 match against Kenya

ICC World Cricket League Division 3 Update - Oman go back on top and Kenya win

Oman’s hope of bouncing back into World Cricket League Division Two at the first time of asking is getting stronger by the day.

ICC World Cricket League Division 3 - USA and Singapore both win on Day 3

USA and Singapore both wrapped up eye-catching victories on a thrilling third day of action at the ICC World Cricket League Division 3.

ICC World Cricket League Division 3 Update – Wins for Oman, Uganda and USA

Oman clinched two victories in as many games to kick-start their campaign in a dominant fashion, while USA triumphed over Uganda with a spirited display.

ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Division 3 starts on Friday November 9th in Oman

Six teams are in Oman for the ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Division 3, with the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) League 2 places at stake in the revamped road to India 2023 pathway.

Hope, Hetmyer, Chahal, Dananjaya and Jadeja move up ODI Player Rankings

Here are the latest updates in the MRF Tyres ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings following the end of the series between India and the Windies, Sri Lanka and England, and Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.

ICC World Cricket League Division 3 - Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualification Tournament

All you need to know...The event will be played across two venues in Oman from 9 to 19 November.....

Will Kinrara Oval in Malaysia remain an International Cricket Venue after redevelopment?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today expressed its concern over the future of the Kinrara Oval in Malaysia.

New Qualification Pathway for the men's ICC Cricket World Cup approved

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board today unanimously approved a new ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup qualification pathway at the conclusion of a week of meetings in Singapore.

Three Hong Kong Players Charged Under Anti-Corruption Code

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged three Hong Kong players with 19 counts of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Irfan Ahmed will face nine charges, whilst Nadeem Ahmed and Haseeb Amjad are each charged with five breaches of the Code.

Paul Stirling heads up Ireland Squad for 2018 Hong Kong Sixes

Cricket Ireland has named its seven-man squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes tournament to be held at the Kowloon Cricket Club

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Prediction for Asia Cup 2018 Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan

Sri Lankan cricketer is certainly going through one of its lowest phase. Although Lasith Malinga gave them something to cheer, taking four wickets for just 23 runs in his comeback match, the rest of the team disappointed the fans

All to play for on final day of ICC World T20 EAP Qualifiers

Fiji, Samoa and Vanuatu can all still qualify for the regional final of the ICC World T20 EAP Qualifiers after Vanuatu won both their matches on day three in Fiji.

ICC appeals to find remaining suspected Cricket match-fixer

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today launched an appeal to find the one remaining suspected match-fixer from a recent documentary.

ICC World T20 EAP Qualifier Day One Round up and Reactions

Hometown favourites Fiji had a surprising three wicket win over Vanuatu on day one of the ICC World T20 - East Asia-Pacific Qualifier Group A in Suva, Fiji.

Vanuatu will play ‘exciting and entertaining cricket’ at 2020 ICC World T20 EAP Qualifier

Vanuatu will head into the 2020 ICC World T20 – East Asia Pacific Qualifier Group ‘A’ 2018 in Fiji focussing on teamwork to set them up for a successful tournament.

MCC World Cricket committee statements

The MCC World Cricket committee met at Lord’s on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th August.

Latest ICC Rankings and England India 1000th Test Preparations

The ICC has sent its congratulations to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as their men’s team prepares for their 1000th Test match

Nick Compton added to MCC squad for Tri Series with Nepal and Netherlands

Nick Compton and Peter Moor are the latest internationals to be named in the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) squad for the Triangular Tournament with Nepal and the Netherlands

ICC Future Tours Programme (FTP) from 2018-2023 Released - Test, ODI and T20I

The International Cricket Council, on behalf of its Members, today released the men’s Future Tours Programme (FTP) from 2018-2023.

Mahela Jayawardene to lead MCC in T20 Tournament with Nepal and Netherlands

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene will lead Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in a T20 Triangular Tournament with Nepal and the Netherlands, which will take place at Lord’s next month.

Cricket Puts a Focus on South Asian Communities

ECB today (10th May) announced a wide-ranging Action Plan to transform the way it engages with South Asian communities and draw more players, fans and volunteers into every level of the game.

Uganda and Denmark qualify for ICC World Cricket League Division 3

On another exciting final day’s play at an ICC World Cricket League tournament, this time Division 4 in Malaysia, both Uganda and Denmark secured qualification to Division 3.

Sunday's matches at the ICC World Cricket League Division 4 will determine which teams qualify for Division 3

In a rain interrupted day at ICC World Cricket League Division 4, today’s matches of Uganda v Jersey and Malaysia v Bermuda will be replayed on Sunday, which will determine which teams will qualify for Division 3.

Uganda take four wickets in the last over to beat Denmark by one run

Uganda, Denmark, Jersey and Malaysia are all still in contention after four rounds of the ICC World Cricket League Division 4.

Calum MacLeod scored 102 off 107 deliveries.

Calum MacLeod century propels Scotland to 1-0 series win

A classy century from Calum MacLeod played a key role as Scotland scored 266 for seven and dismissed Hong Kong for 213 runs in 46.1 overs to claim a 53-run victory in the second One-Day International in Edinburgh, thereby sealing a 1-0 series win.

Rain, bad light, leads to no result in first ODI at Grange

Rain and bad light caused the first One-Day International between Scotland and Hong Kong to end as a no result after only 38 overs of play was possible across the two innings in Edinburgh.

Wet outfield played spoilsport in the second T20I.

Hong Kong secure 1-0 series win after abandoned game

The overnight rain and wet outfield conditions ensured that no play was possible in the second Twenty20 International between Hong Kong and Ireland, thus handing the visitors a 1-0 series win.

Kevin O'Brien scored 32 and picked a wicket as well.

Nizakhat Khan, Babar Hayat set up massive win for Hong Kong

Led by a fifty from Nizakat Khan and a knock of 49 from Babar Azam, Hong Kong posted 169 for five and bowled Ireland out for 129 runs to secure a massive 40-run win in the first Twenty20 International in Bready.

ICC chairman Shashank Manohar believes the move will promote cricket in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia becomes 39th ICC Associate Member

Saudi Arabia became the 39th Associate Member of the International Cricket Council after being unanimously elected during the Full Council meeting in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Japan aim to go one better in Samoa

Japan are aiming to one better than their second-placed finish at the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier - East-Asia Pacific in Samoa next month.

Squads named for 2016 Women's World Cup East-Asia Pacific qualifier

The three teams competing from the ICC East-Asia Pacific region to earn a place in the 2016 Women's World Cup Qualifier have named their squads for the regional qualifier that gets underway on 15th July.

Michael Clarke set for return in Hong Kong T20 Blitz

Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke is expected to make a return to domestic cricket with the Kowloon Cantons side in the Hong Kong Twenty20 Blitz.

Hong Kong to tour Scotland for two ODIs

Cricket Scotland has announced that they will host a two-match One-Day International series against Hong Kong in September at The Grange in Edinburgh.

Jubilant fans greet Afghanistan players after their ICC WT20 campaign in India

#changecricket with a World Cricket Passport

It never seems to be out of fashion to proclaim the imminent death of some element of the game, usually Test cricket, but sometimes cricket in a country or region. A world cricket passport could stop it happening.

Cricket Association of Nepal suspended by the ICC

The International Cricket Council has decided to suspend the Cricket Association of Nepal due to the government interference which is in violation of the ICC’s Articles of Association.

The Sano International Cricket Ground, pictured here during the 2014 ICC EAP Women's Cricket Trophy

Japan's international standard stadium gets green light

The day when leading cricket teams tour Japan has moved one step closer as development of an international ground being build in Sano City, which lies 80 kilometres north of Tokyo enters its first stages.

West Indies beat Bangladesh to cruise into U-19 World Cup Final

Fifties from Shimron Hetmyer and Shamar Springer helped West Indies prevail over Bangladesh in a closely fought contest in the semi-final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup to book a place in the final which will be played against India.

Rishabh Pant (right) scored a 24-ball 78 for India against Ireland.

India continue winning march while New Zealand, Afghanistan register first wins

India secured the top position in Group D of the ICC Under-19 World Cup after demolishing Nepal on the back of a strong batting performance while New Zealand and Afghanistan won their respective encounters to register their first win in the tournament.