Fresh off Bangladesh’s historic Test series sweep over Pakistan, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to give his side more opportunities against the traditional “big three” of India, Australia and England, saying regular exposure against top teams is crucial for Bangladesh’s growth in Test cricket.
Former India skipper Virat Kohli has said his desire to continue playing ODI cricket and potentially feature in the 2027 ICC World Cup comes from his love for the game, while making it clear that he does not want to be in a position where he constantly has to prove his worth to remain in the Indian team.
Khan is set to step down as the ICC’s General Manager, Cricket, bringing an end to his four-year stint in the role.
The decision to leave Shubman Gill out of India’s squad for the recently concluded ICC Men's T20 World Cup may serve as added motivation for the India Test and ODI captain as he looks to guide Gujarat Titans to the title in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
Bangladesh Sports Minister Aminul Haque has said that any decision regarding the future of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will be taken only after consultations with the International Cricket Council (ICC), while also confirming plans to launch a separate probe into the team’s absence from this year’s ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
The Women’s T20 World Cup, starting Oct 3, presents another chance to end Indian team’s wait for a global title
The ICC has also lifted the total prize pool for the 2024 edition to USD 7.95 million, which is more than double the USD 2.45 million on offer in 2023. The upcoming event is the first in which the ICC will award women equal prize money as men for their respective events, a decision that was taken in June 2023.
Marking the announcement, the ICC also released a video of a spectacular laser show on the tournament at the iconic Burj Khalifa.
In a subtle dig targeted at Amit Shah, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday shared a post on X congratulating the Union Home Minister for his son Jay Shah's appointment as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
(BCCI) on Tuesday congratulated its Secretary Jay Shah on being elected unopposed as Independent Chair of the (ICC), becoming the latest cricket administrator from the country to take over a top post at the global level.
