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T20 World Cup: ICC gives India a month, eyes options in west Asia
The governing body of cricket, however, confirmed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will remain host of the tournament, to be held in October-November, even it is shifted outside India. The ICC Board has also asked its management to begin planning the tournament in UAE and look for another venue in west Asia.
ICC re-introduces Champions Trophy, adds teams to men's World Cups
The 50-over World Cup will become a 14-team, 54-match event in 2027 and 2031, whilst the men's T20 World Cup will be expanded to a 20-team, 55-match event in 2024, 2026, 2028 and 2030, the ICC announced after its Board meeting. An eight-team Champions Trophy will be played in 2025 and 2029. The ICC World Test Championship finals will be hosted in 2025, 2027, 2029, and 2031.
Something the boys have earned: Shastri on No.1 Test ranking
"This team has shown steely resolve & unwavering focus to be crowned No. 1. It is something the boys have earned fair & square. Rules changed midway but #TeamIndia overcame every hurdle along the way. My boys played tough cricket in tough times. Super proud of this bindass bunch," tweeted Shastri.
ICC first to announce qualifiers for Commonwealth Games
The CWG is scheduled to be held between July 28 to August 8 next year. Cricket is making a re-entry to the multi-sport event with women's cricket featuring in the Games for the first time in 22 editions and men's cricket for only the second time ever.
WTC final won't be affected by UK banning Indian flyers: ICC
The match is scheduled to be held from June 18 to 22 at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. The surge in the number of Covid-19 cases in India has led to the UK adding flyers from the country to its 'red list'. "We are currently discussing with the UK government the impact of countries being on the 'red list'," an ICC spokesperson said in a statement.
Edtech firm BYJU's becomes ICC's global partner for 3 years
In addition to the integrated brand presence at some of the world's biggest sporting events, BYJU'S will work closely with the ICC to deepen engagement with fans through the creation of innovative campaigns. In August 2019, the company became the official jersey partners of the Indian cricket team.
ICC issues RFP for sport presentation services for 2022 Women's World Cup
The World Cup will see 31 matches played across 31 days between March 4 and April 3, 2022 -- the first global women's cricket event to be played since the T20 World Cup in Australia back in March 2020. The tournament was postponed from its original window in February-March 2021 due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Virat, Rohit maintain top 2 spots in ICC ODI rankings
Kohli scored two half-centuries in the three-match ODI series against Australia which India lost 1-2 last year in December. Sharma, who missed the ODI series against the Aaron Finch-led side owing to a hamstring injury, remains at number two, five points ahead of Pakistan's Babar Azam.
ICC issues apology to Ben Stokes over his complaint about Test Team of Decade cap
Stokes has scored 4428 runs at an average of 37.84 while picking 158 wickets in tests. He has 2682 runs and 70 wickets in 95 matches in ODIs. Heroic innings of Stokes helped England win the 2019 World Cup final and lift the trophy for the first time. He also helped England win the Ashes Test in Headingley in Dramatic circumstances with his match-winning knock.
India second in ICC World Test Championship points table
Australia lead the points table with 76.6 % (Percentage of points or PCT) while India are second with 72.2% following their victory in the second Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. New Zealand, meanwhile, cemented their position at third and moved a bit closer to India with 66.7%. England (No. 4 with 60.8%), Pakistan (No. 5 with 34.6%) and South Africa (No. 6 with 28%) follow the top three.
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