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BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said India is fully prepared to host the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy after the ICC shifted the six-team tournament from Sri Lanka. Matches will be played in Mumbai and Vadodara from February 14 to 28

Sri Lanka Cricket has accepted the ICC's decision to shift the Women's Champions Trophy to India and pledged full support for the tournament. Sri Lanka's women's team retains qualification, with six teams set to compete in Mumbai and Vadodara

Sri Lanka has reportedly lost the hosting rights for the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 amid an ongoing administrative crisis at Sri Lanka Cricket. The tournament’s new venue will be decided at the next ICC Board meeting, reports said

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has become the No. 1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings for the first time after his 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh. Jasprit Bumrah slipped from the top spot, while several Indian and international players made significant gains

Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya has received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second Test against India in Colombo. He struck the boundary wedges with his bat after dismissal.

The ICC appeals panel has rescinded the demerit point imposed on Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium after overturning its ‘Unsatisfactory’ pitch rating for the Pakistan-Australia ODI. The panel found no excessive unevenness or spin, leaving the venue with zero demerit points

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards and spinner Roelof van der Merwe headlined the latest ICC Men's ODI Rankings after impressive performances in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2. Players from Nepal and Namibia also registered notable gains across batting, bowling and all-rounder rankings

ICC Chairman Jay Shah inaugurated Tanzania's first ICC-approved cricket arena at the University of Dar es Salaam, calling it a landmark for African cricket. The venue will serve as the country's high-performance centre and support elite and grassroots cricket development

The UAE booked their place at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027 by defeating hosts Malaysia by one run in a thrilling Asia Qualifier final. The unbeaten campaign secured the region’s lone qualification berth for the global tournament in Nepal and Bangladesh

The ICC has mourned the death of legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away days before turning 90. ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed him as cricket's greatest all-rounder and one of the game's finest ambassadors.

Pakistan's all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has received a three-month suspension from the ICC for testing positive for cannabis during the T20 World Cup. His ban has been backdated to May 1 and subsequently reduced following his completed substance abuse rehabilitation program

BCCI President Mithun Manhas congratulated Secretary Devajit Saikia on his election as Chair of the ICC Governance Review Committee. Manhas hailed the appointment as a fitting recognition of Saikia's outstanding contributions to cricket administration and global development

At the ICC Annual Conference in Edinburgh, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia was appointed Chair of the new Governance Review Committee, while Mauritius became the 111th member. The ICC also set reinstatement rules for suspended Cricket Canada

Ben Stokes issued a tongue-in-cheek "Sack him..." response on X following reports that the ICC contacted the ECB over a dressing room retirement video filmed during the Trent Bridge Test, which technically bypassed anti-corruption filming protocols.

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has passed away in New Delhi at age 38 following a battle with a rare immune disorder. ICC Chairman Jay Shah led global tributes, honoring his foundational role in Afghanistan's international cricket rise

World champions Australia dominate the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament with four selections. Tournament MVP Beth Mooney and captain Sophie Molineux lead an elite XI featuring India's record-breaking spinner Sree Charani

Undefeated Australia will clash with hosts England in the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday. Fans can catch the blockbuster match live on Star Sports and stream it via JioHotstar at 7 PM IST

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and ICC Chairman Jay Shah extended warm wishes on World Sports Journalists Day. Both leaders commended the media fraternity for its dedication to chronicling athletic achievements and strengthening the global sports ecosystem

Following a disappointing group-stage exit at the Women's T20 World Cup, India head coach Amol Muzumdar has called for a complete strategic overhaul, admitting the team delivered below-par performances in bowling, fielding, and powerplay execution

An unbeaten England look to secure the top spot in Group B and avoid Australia in the semifinals when they face defending champions New Zealand at The Oval, with the White Ferns fighting a complex battle for survival