Tag: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

  • ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Gives Economic Boost to Australia and New Zealand

    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…

  • Tendulkar pleased with the quality of cricket in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

    Melbourne, Feb 23, 2015: World Cup winner and ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Ambassador Sachin Tendulkar has predicted that the event will be even more competitive as it progresses after the first 10 days produced exciting and entertaining cricket. Talking to the ICC on the sidelines of India versus South Africa match at the Melbourne…

  • Event Technical Committee approves replacement in West Indies’ squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

    Dubai, Jan 29, 2015: The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 has approved Nikita Miller as a replacement player for Sunil Narine in West Indies’ squad for the tournament, which starts on 14 February. Narine withdrew from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 earlier this week…

  • ICC launches official ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 App

    Dubai, Jan 28, 2015: The ICC, in partnership with Reliance Communications, today launches the official ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 app – now available for free download from the App Store and Google Play. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, the 11th edition of cricket’s flagship event, gets underway on 14th February and will see…

  • ICC Launches Official Fantasy League for ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

    Dubai, Jan 25, 2015: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is delighted to announce the launch of the most detailed ever Fantasy League game for the ICCCricket World Cup 2015, with multiple game modes and chances to win exclusive ICC Cricket World Cup merchandise and other prizes. Cricket fans across the world can now participate in…

  • David Richardson says ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 will be “bigger and better” than ever

    Dubai, Jan220, 2015: ICC Chief Executive David Richardson believes that “there has been no stone left unturned” as preparations continue ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, but stressed the need for players to remember their responsibilities to uphold the sport’s integrity at all times. In an exclusive TV interview with the ICC, which…

  • Melbourne to host ICC Annual Conference 2014

    Melbourne to host ICC Annual Conference 2014

    Dubai, Oct 25, 2013: The ICC Annual Conference 2014 will take place in Australia for the first time in its history after Melbourne was last week awarded the right to host world cricket’s biggest annual gathering. The Conference will take place in June and will comprise a week of meetings and activities that will be…

  • Tendulkar believes trophy will remain in the subcontinent

    Dubai, 2 October 2013: With exactly 500 days to go before the first ball is bowled in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 on 14 February, batting wizard Sachin Tendulkar has predicted that the trophy will remain in the subcontinent with India favourite to retain the title. PHOTO CAPTION: Auckland: Children from North Shore Cricket…

  • UAE wins first of two do-or-die matches

    Dubai, Sept 27, 2013: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has kept its chances alive for direct qualification to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 by defeating Namibia by 158 runs in their first 50-over match of the final round of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Championship at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. With…

  • UAE needs clean sweep against Namibia

    Dubai, Sept 26, 2013: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) needs a clean sweep of its crucial Pepsi ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Championship double-header against Namibia to keep its hopes for automatic qualification to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 alive when the two sides face off on 27 and 29 September at Sharjah Cricket…