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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

Ahead of India’s crucial Women's T20 World Cup clash against Bangladesh at Old Trafford, all-rounder Deepti Sharma emphasized the team's mental fortitude, backing the squad to bounce back from their recent six-wicket defeat against South Africa

ICC, UNICEF UK and ECB will host a matchday takeover at Lord’s during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match between England and West Indies. The initiative aims to raise funds and awareness for UNICEF’s global child support programmes

The International Cricket Council has launched its new 'Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines'. Featuring a structured '6 Rs' framework, the milestone directive safeguards female athletes, ensuring motherhood and elite international cricket are no longer mutually exclusive paths

The ICC has introduced comprehensive post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines for women cricketers, offering a structured six-step framework to support recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration into elite cricket while promoting player welfare, flexibility and long-term career sustainability.

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI against India in Chennai. He accepted the sanction for running on the pitch repeatedly

Pakistan and Bangladesh face a vital Group A clash at the Rose Bowl to revive their 2026 Women's T20 World Cup campaigns. Pakistan seek their first win, while Bangladesh aim to bounce back from a heavy defeat against Australia

India have retained the top spot in the annual ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings despite their lead over New Zealand narrowing to five points. South Africa overtook Pakistan for fourth, while Australia maintained their dominance across Test and women's formats

The Hyderabad chapter of the Indian Cricketers’ Association held a meeting with over 40 former men and women cricketers, discussing welfare measures, financial assistance and medical support initiatives in collaboration with the BCCI, aimed at strengthening support for retired players

The ICC has rated the pitches at Lord’s and Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium as “unsatisfactory” following recent international matches. Both venues received one demerit point each, with match referees citing excessive seam movement, low bounce and slow scoring conditions