Category: CRICKET
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ICC hails retiring Sangakkara as “a legend of the game”
Dubai, Aug 24, 2015: The Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC) David Richardson has paid tribute to former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara, who retired from international cricket today. Sangakkara was one of the leading cricketers in world cricket for the last 15 years during which played in 134 Tests (scoring 12,400 runs,…
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ICC confirms sanctions against Asif and Butt will expire on 1 September 2015
Dubai, Aug 19, 2015: The International Cricket Council today confirmed that the sanctions against Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt will expire at midnight on 1 September 2015 and that they will be eligible to return to competitive cricket, at both domestic and international levels, on 2 September 2015 after fulfilling the specific conditions laid down…
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Afridi, Anwar star in thrilling Pakistan wins T20 series
Colombo, August 1, 2015: Sri Lanka did most things right on Saturday (August 1) with bat and ball in the second and final Twenty20 International and yet ended up suffering a heartbreaking one-wicket defeat to Pakistan. With the win, Pakistan completed a 2-0 sweep of the T20Is and a superb treble on the tour, much…
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Mohammad Hafeez suspended from bowling in international cricket following assessment
Dubai, July 17, 2015: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been banned from bowling in international cricket for 12 months following an independent assessment of his action, which took place at the Sri Ramachandra University in Chennai on 6 July. The 34-year-old was assessed after the legality of his bowling action came under question by the…
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ICC President vows to play role for revival of international cricket in Pakistan. By Rashid Ali Siddiqui
Karachi, July 14, 2015: President of International Cricket Council (ICC) Zaheer Abbas said that he would play his role for the revival of international cricket in Pakistan. Former Pakistan captain was elected ICC president for one year term in the ICC annual conference held in Barbados, West Indies on June 25, 2015. “The concrete efforts…
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Bangladesh and Pakistan have one eye on ICC Champions Trophy 2017
Dubai, July 8, 2015: The battle for the final two available places in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 will hot up when Bangladesh squares off against South Africa in the opening match of the three-match series in Mirpur on Friday and Sri Lanka hosts Pakistan in the first of the five matches in Dambulla on…
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World T20 Qualifier is another boost for cricket’s global development
Dubai, July 8, 2015: On the eve of another exciting opportunity for the best Associate and Affiliate Members (AMs) to qualify for a major ICC event, the success of the ICC Development Programme is illustrated by the fact that there are now more people playing cricket outside the 10 Full Members than ever before. Indeed,…
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Pakistan players conspire to inspire series win in Pallekele
Dubai, July 8, 2015: Pakistan’s ascent to the number-three position in the ICC Test Team Rankings by defeating Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Pallekele on Tuesday has been propelled by stellar performances by Younus Khan and debut centurion Shan Masood, who have made significant gains in the latest ICC Test Player Rankings, which were…
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Gives Economic Boost to Australia and New Zealand
Dubai, June 30, 2015: The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, hosted by Australia and New Zealand during February and March this year, was one the biggest events in the history of both countries and provided a significant positive boost to the local economies. • More than AU$1.1 BILLION in direct spending in Australia and New…
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ICC Annual Conference concludes in Barbados
Barbados, June 26, 2015: The ICC Annual Conference concluded in Barbados with the ICC, IDI and IBC Board meetings, which were held under the chairmanship of Narayanaswami Srinivasan. Among the discussions held, decisions made and reports received were: ICC Cricket Committee recommendations The ICC Board noted amendments to the ICC playing conditions, which were approved…