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Tatenda Taibu, former Zimbabwe captain and 2002 U19 World Cup Player of the Tournament, has been named ambassador for the 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia. He hopes young players create lasting memories while showcasing their talent

Australia named an unchanged squad for the final Ashes Test at the SCG starting January 4. Usman Khawaja is set to play amid retirement rumours, while Beau Webster could replace Cameron Green as Australia aim to finish the series strongly

Australia named an unchanged squad for the final Ashes Test at the SCG starting January 4. Usman Khawaja is set to play amid retirement rumours, while Beau Webster could replace Cameron Green as Australia look to finish the series strongly

The ICC Match Referee has rated the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch for the fourth Ashes Test as unsatisfactory, citing imbalance between bat and ball. England defeated Australia in two days, raising concerns over pitch quality ahead of future Boxing Day Tests

The ICC Match Referee has rated the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch used for the fourth NRMA Insurance Ashes Test as unsatisfactory. England won the match in two days, while Australia continues to lead the series 3-1.

India batter Tilak Varma climbed to fourth in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings after strong performances against South Africa, while Varun Chakravarthy retained his No.1 spot among bowlers. Several Indian and South African players also made notable gains.

Pakistan’s Salman Agha and Abrar Ahmed achieved career-best spots in the ICC ODI rankings after strong home series performances. Salman rose to 16th among batters, while Abrar climbed to 20th among bowlers. India’s Shubman Gill also improved in T20I rankings.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi met on the sidelines of the ICC gathering to discuss the Asia Cup trophy dispute. Both boards are working on finding a solution soon. Saikia also praised the Women’s WC success

India and South Africa will face off in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final. Both teams have overcome significant challenges, with key performances from Jemimah Rodrigues and Laura Wolvaardt, aiming for a historic victory in Navi Mumbai

Shafali Verma, recalled for injured Pratika Rawal, said she is “200%” confident of performing well in India’s World Cup semi final against Australia, aiming to seize her comeback chance on home soil

The latest ICC Women’s Player Rankings reflect standout performances from the World Cup, with Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, and Pratika Rawal making significant gains. Gardner holds top spots in all-rounder rankings, while several players see major movements in batting and bowling lists

Pakistan's Information Minister Ata Tarar condemned the ICC for a "biased" statement implying Pakistan's role in Afghan cricketers’ deaths in a Paktika airstrike. He urged the ICC to verify facts independently and maintain neutrality amid rising regional tensions

The AKV (Andhra Kala Vedika) elections in Qatar saw a clean sweep by the panel backed by Gottipati Ramanaih, which secured 73 per cent votes. The highly charged contest among Telugu NRIs is seen as a prelude to the upcoming TKS elections.

India’s Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav are in the race for ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September. Smriti Mandhana, Sidra Amin, and Tazmin Britts are shortlisted for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award

ICC and UNICEF have partnered to promote the Promise to Children campaign during the Women’s World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka, calling on cricket fans and players to support equal opportunities for children through education, health, and safety.

Captains of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 expressed confidence at a special Captains’ Day event in Bengaluru and Colombo. Harmanpreet Kaur said India will give their best in the home World Cup, starting on 30 September in Guwahati

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine expresses excitement about emerging talent in the White Ferns squad ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup. She highlighted young stars, preparation in India and Sri Lanka, and the squad’s focus on fitness and skills.

The ICC has launched ‘Bring it Home’, the official song for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, sung by Shreya Ghoshal. Celebrating determination, unity, and women’s cricket, the song is available on digital platforms, with ticket sales starting at Rs 100.

Varun Chakravarthy has topped the ICC Men’s T-20I Bowling Rankings after stellar performances in the Asia Cup. He joins Bumrah and Bishnoi as the third Indian player to achieve this

Pakistan cancelled its pre-match Press Conference before the Asia Cup Game against UAE after ICC rejected PCB’s Appeal to remove Referee Andy Pycroft, raising doubts over continued participation in the Tournament