Asghar Stanikzai elated after Afghanistan overtakes Ireland

Dubai, July 31 (IBNS): Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai was elated after an impressive all-round effort against the Netherlands saw his team reach the top spot in the ICC Intercontinental Cup points table, but cautioned that more needed to be done by his team.

Ashwin regains top spot in bowlers’ rankings after Antigua Test

Dubai, July 26 (IBNS):India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has surged to the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers after a superb outing in the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua which the visiting side won by an innings and 92 runs.

Countdown for ICC World Cricket League Division 4 begins

Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): Friday marked the 100 days until the opening of ICC World Cricket League Division 4 to be played at Woodley Park in Los Angeles, CA, an official release said.

PNG qualifies for ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017

Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): Papua New Guinea has qualified for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 after winning the East Asia Pacific Region Qualifier, which concluded in Samoa on Friday, an official release confirmed.

Gould stands in his 50th Test

Dubai, July 21 (IBNS) Ian Gould of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires became the 12th umpire to complete a half-century of Tests when he took to the field for the first Test between the West Indies and India in Antigua on Thursday.

ECB’s Steve Elworthy appointed Managing Director of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Dubai, July 19 (IBNS) The International Cricket Council and the England and Wales Cricket Board today jointly announced that Steve Elworthy had been appointed as Managing Director of the ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be held in England and Wales in 2019.

Yasir Shah on top of the world

Dubai, July 18 (IBNS): Wrist spinner Yasir Shah has become the number-one ranked Test bowler in the world after he bowled Pakistan to a 75-run victory over England in the first Test at Lord’s on Sunday.

Two ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier spots up for grabs

Dubai, July 12 (IBNS): Two teams will book their spots for next year’s ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier in events to be played in different parts of the world this month, according to an official release.

ICC Annual Conference concludes in Edinburgh

Dubai, July 3 (IBNS) The 2016 ICC Annual Conference concluded on Saturday in Edinburgh with the ICC, IDI and IBC Board meetings, which were held under the chairmanship of Shashank Manohar.

Australia stays on top of ODI rankings but South Africa drops behind India in fourth place

Dubai, July 3 (IBNS) World champion Australia has retained its number-one ranking on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings following its 58 runs victory over the West Indies in the final of the tri-series in Barbados on Sunday, but South Africa has dropped behind India in fourth place after it failed to reach the final.

Saudi Arabia elected as ICC’s 39th Associate Member

Dubai, July 3 (IBNS) Saudi Arabia was today unanimously elected as the International Cricket Council’s 39th Associate Member during its Full Council* meeting in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Saudi Arabia elected ICC’s 39th Associate Member

Dubai, Jul 1 (IBNS): Saudi Arabia was unanimously elected as the International Cricket Council’s 39th Associate Member during its Full Council meeting in Edinburgh on Thursday, according to an official release.

England jumps to third in the ICC Women’s Championship

Dubai, June 28 (IBNS) Former world champion England has vaulted three places to third in the ICC Women’s Championship, after the conclusion of round five of seven following its convincing 3-0 series win over Pakistan in Taunton on Monday.

Australia stays on top of ODI rankings but South Africa drops behind India in fourth place

Dubai, June 27 (IBNS): World champion Australia has retained its number-one ranking on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings following its 58 runs victory over the West Indies in the final of the tri-series in Barbados on Sunday, but South Africa has dropped behind India in fourth place after it failed to reach the final.

Hong Kong to host ICC 2016 Women’s World Cup Qualifier - Asia

Dubai, Jun 22 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council have awarded Hong Kong hosting rights of the ICC 2016 Women’s World Cup Qualifier - Asia, which will be held in October this year.