DARK SECRETS: Icc - The Real Truth

Cricket has new kings with lionheart Bavuma at the fore

South Africa's rise to the top Test team in the world comes from the mire of being bullied in Australia and red-ball cricket not being a priority for officials.

AAP · Oct 31

David Boon on front foot as Cricket Australia hands new boss a sticky wicket

Australia’s former No 3 faces one of his biggest tests as he takes the reins as CA interim chair with BBL privatisation only the first task of many

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28

Abhishek Sharma reclaims No. 1 spot in T20I batting rankings

Abhishek Sharma's impressive century against New Zealand allowed him to retake the No. 1 position in T20I batting rankings. He scored 113 runs off just 38 balls, leading India to victory in Wellington. Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan fell to third place due to his absence from the matches because of injury.…

The Economic Times · Oct 28

Shafali Verma reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Shafali Verma has been reprimanded for an incident during the second T20I against Zimbabwe. The incident occurred when Verma dropped a catch and threw the ball in frustration. This action constituted a breach of the ICC Code of Conduct's Article 2.2. Verma accepted the proposed sanction and added one demerit…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

West Indies cricket gets ‘nothing’ from India series worth $20-30 million, says CWI CEO

Cricket West Indies CEO Chris Dehring criticized the revenue model that allows host countries to retain series earnings. He explained that the 1997 decision negatively affected West Indies cricket finances and generated ongoing revenue issues. The West Indies are currently struggling with financial crises and player dissatisfaction amid declining performance.…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Australia's old rival firing up for South Africa return

South Africa hope Kagiso Rabada can be the spark to put them back in the series against Australia, with their key quick back firing ahead of the second Test.

AAP · Oct 15

First Thing: US ‘betrayal’ over Starlink undermines Ukrainian defense

President Zelenskyy accused Donald Trump of taking Russia’s side after vital communications system was throttled

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

Judge blocks US sanctions on rights groups helping ICC Gaza war crimes inquiry

Blow for Trump administration as Dawn and Taag hail ‘important step in unraveling the ICC sanctions regime’

The Guardian - US · Oct 14

Shreyas Iyer moves up three places to career-high 4th in ICC T20 International rankings

Shreyas Iyer achieved a career-high fourth position in the ICC T20I rankings after scoring his maiden century. India now boasts four players in the top four of the T20I rankings for batters. Kusal Mendis, Sherfane Rutherford, and Sanju Samson also made significant gains in the T20I rankings. Additionally, Roston Chase…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

ICC 'Player of the Month' honours for Shubman Gill, Shafali Verma

Shubman Gill was awarded the ICC men's Player of the Month for the fifth time after his exceptional performance against the West Indies. He scored 110 in the first ODI and then a double-century leading India to victory. Shafali Verma claimed the women's award for her contributions to India's Asia…

The Economic Times · Oct 13