Tag: ICC
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ICC confirms resignation of President
Dubai, April 01, 2015: The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that Mr Mustafa Kamal has tendered his resignation as the ICC President with immediate effect. In his resignation letter to the ICC Chief Executive David Richardson, Mr Kamal said he was stepping down on personal grounds and offered his apologies to all associated with…
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Cricket to make significant contribution to aid victims of Vanuatu disaster
Wellington, 19 March 2015: Following the recent natural catastrophe which has ravaged the island of Vanuatu, the International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that in a show of solidarity and support for the wider cricket community, it will be offering its support through the platform of one of its official charity partners, UNICEF, at the…
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Anil Kumble and Betty Wilson to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Wellington, Feb 19, 2015: Anil Kumble, the former India captain and one of the most versatile wrist-spinners to ever play the game, and Betty Wilson, one of the greatest women’s cricketers of all-time, will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match between India and South…
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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…
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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…
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Series clean-sweep boosts Pakistan to fourth in ICC Women’s Championship table
Dubai, Jan 14, 2015: Pakistan has moved to fourth place in the ICC Women’s Championship after defeating Sri Lanka 3-0 in the second round clash, which concluded in Sharjah on Tuesday. The ICC Women’s Championship is a qualifying tournament for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 with the top four sides earning automatic qualification for…
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Tony Hill steps down from the elite panel
Dubai, Jan 9, 2014: Tony Hill has stepped down from the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires to take up the role of New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Umpire Coach, the ICC announced today. The 62-year-old from Auckland was promoted to the elite panel in 2009 after serving on the international panel for 11 years. Hill…
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ICC launches ICC WT20Q UAE 2013
Dubai, Nov 11, 2013: The International Cricket Council today announced it has partnered with the GEMS Education Society as part of an in-school programme ahead of the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2013 (WT20Q). The ICC and the ICC Academy are teaming up to give children based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) an…
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West Indies to start ICC World Twenty20 title defence
Dhaka – Bangladesh, Oct 27, 2013: The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the match schedules and ticket sale plans for the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014, which will be staged from 16 March to 6 April. The West Indies’ men will defend the title they won last year in Colombo while Australia’s women will…
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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…