Bangladesh,Ireland,Pakistan, SL join India, SA in Super 6 of ICC Women WC Qualifier
Dubai, Feb 13 (IBNS): All six sides with One-Day International status at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 have retained their grade for the next four-year cycle by qualifying for the Super Six stage here on Monday.
Joe Root appointed as England Test team skipper
London, Feb 13 (IBNS): England cricketer Joe Root has been named as the skipper of the English Test squad.
One-off Test: Mahmudullah holds fort, India five away from another win
Hyderabad, Feb 13 (IBNS): Chasing 459 runs for a historic win, Bangladesh lost senior man Shakib Al Hasan and skipper Mushfiqur Rahim on the morning session of the final day of the one-off Test match against India.
South Africa ensures place in Super Six
Dubai, Feb 11 (IBNS): South Africa defeated Bangladesh by six wickets on Saturday to book a place in the Super Six stage from Group B of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 while host Sri Lanka and Ireland moved closer to the next round with their second wins in Group A.
Colombo, Feb 1 (IBNS): India scored a comprehensive 125 runs victory over Ireland for a third consecutive win in Group A to ensure a place in the Super Six stage of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 while Pakistan and Bangladesh moved closer to qualifying with their second wins in Group B on Friday.
Mithali Raj looks forward to Ireland match
Colombo, Feb 9 (IBNS): India captain Mithali Raj is not taking lightly the next match against Ireland on Friday that could make her team the first to ensure a berth in the Super Six stage of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017 but is at the same time planning to groom players in matches ahead.
BCCI votes against new ICC proposal
Mumbai, Feb 4 (IBNS): At the ICC Board meeting on Saturday in Dubai, there was an agenda item for discussion on a proposed new financial model and governance structure of the ICC.
Ireland at full strength for crucial ICC Intercontinental Cup clash
Dubai, Jan 31 (IBNS): Table toppers Ireland will be at full strength for their crucial ICC Intercontinental Cup clash with second placed Afghanistan in Greater Noida at the end of March, an official release stated.
Stage set for ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017
Dubai, Jan 30 (IBNS): A chance to qualify for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, places in the next ICC Women’s Championship and ODI status for the next four-year cycle – there’s a lot at stake in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 to be held in Colombo from 7-21 February.
Azhar Ali suspended for one ODI for second minor over-rate offence
Dubai, Jan 27 (IBNS): Pakistan’s ODI captain Azhar Ali has been suspended for one match and fined 40 per cent of his match fee, while his players have been fined 20 per cent of their match fees, for maintaining a slow over-rate during the fifth ODI in Adelaide on Thursday which Australia won by 57 runs to win the series 4-1, an official release stated.
Warner seizes top spot in ODI rankings for the first time
Dubai, Jan 27 (IBNS): Australia opener David Warner has wrested the top spot in the ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen with a stupendous run in recent matches that is a warning for other teams in the year of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, which will be held in the United Kingdom from June 1-18, an official release said.
Four female officials appointed for next month’s ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Colombo
Dubai, Jan 25 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council has named four women in a strong field of nine umpires to officiate in next month’s ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 in its continued efforts and commitment to the overall growth and development of women’s cricket.
All 10 squads for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 confirmed
Dubai, Jan 24 (IBNS): The squads of the 10 sides participating in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo from 7-21 February have been announced.
Shakib, Latham attain career-bests in ICC Test rankings
Dubai, Jan 24 (IBNS): Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and New Zealand’s Tom Latham have attained career-best placings in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after the second Test in Christchurch, which the home side won by nine wickets on Monday to complete a 2-0 series win, an official release stated.
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New Zealand overtake Pakistan in ICC Test rankings
Dubai, Jan 23 (IBNS): New Zealand has overtaken Pakistan to go up to fifth position in the ICC Test Rankings after completing a 2-0 win over Bangladesh in their two-match series which culminated in Christchurch on Monday, an official release said.