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‘Faruque removed for performance, not corruption’

Youth and Sports Advisor Asif Mahmud has clarified that the removal of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed was driven by performance issues, not allegations of corruption.

ICC has welcomed Faruque’s removal: Sports adviser

He has also clarified that the removal of Faruque Ahmed was driven by performance issues, not allegations of corruption.

‘It’s time to go home’: Boon ends match referee innings

“I’ve been travelling the world for cricket in various roles as a player, an administrator, and a selector since I was 16 so it’s time to go home.”

Exiled Afghan women welcome funding pledge with hope and tears

The game's global governing body said on Sunday it would set up a dedicated fund to support the Afghan women, most of whom have resettled in Australia after fleeing Afghanistan when the Taliban swept to power in 2021.

ICC creates fund for displaced Afghan women players

Afghanistan had 25 contracted women cricketers in 2020, most of whom have resettled in Australia with humanitarian visas due to restrictions at home under the hardline Taliban government.

Players' union calls for reform of 'chaotic' global cricket calendar

The WCA's most striking solution to that problem is a complete overhaul of the International Cricket Council's existing future tours programme.

IPL reportedly lifts saliva ban after captains' approval

The T20 competition barred the practice after it was banned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as a precautionary measure during the pandemic.

ICC stands for Indian Cricket Board, says Roberts 

West Indies legend Sir Andy Roberts slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for giving in to India’s wishes in the recently-concluded ICC Champions Trophy in which the Men in Blue refused to travel to the tournament’s host country Pakistan. 

India’s consistency undisturbed, but was playing field fair?

Over the last three ICC events, India have lost just one match -- the 2023 ODI World Cup final -- leading many to argue that they hardly needed what some have termed an “unfair advantage” of playing exclusively in Dubai.

May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025

‘Faruque removed for performance, not corruption’

Youth and Sports Advisor Asif Mahmud has clarified that the removal of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Faruque Ahmed was driven by performance issues, not allegations of corruption.

May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025

ICC has welcomed Faruque’s removal: Sports adviser

He has also clarified that the removal of Faruque Ahmed was driven by performance issues, not allegations of corruption.

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025

‘It’s time to go home’: Boon ends match referee innings

“I’ve been travelling the world for cricket in various roles as a player, an administrator, and a selector since I was 16 so it’s time to go home.”

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

Exiled Afghan women welcome funding pledge with hope and tears

The game's global governing body said on Sunday it would set up a dedicated fund to support the Afghan women, most of whom have resettled in Australia after fleeing Afghanistan when the Taliban swept to power in 2021.

April 13, 2025
April 13, 2025

ICC creates fund for displaced Afghan women players

Afghanistan had 25 contracted women cricketers in 2020, most of whom have resettled in Australia with humanitarian visas due to restrictions at home under the hardline Taliban government.

March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025

Players' union calls for reform of 'chaotic' global cricket calendar

The WCA's most striking solution to that problem is a complete overhaul of the International Cricket Council's existing future tours programme.

March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025

IPL reportedly lifts saliva ban after captains' approval

The T20 competition barred the practice after it was banned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as a precautionary measure during the pandemic.

March 12, 2025
March 12, 2025

ICC stands for Indian Cricket Board, says Roberts 

West Indies legend Sir Andy Roberts slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for giving in to India’s wishes in the recently-concluded ICC Champions Trophy in which the Men in Blue refused to travel to the tournament’s host country Pakistan. 

March 11, 2025
March 11, 2025

India’s consistency undisturbed, but was playing field fair?

Over the last three ICC events, India have lost just one match -- the 2023 ODI World Cup final -- leading many to argue that they hardly needed what some have termed an “unfair advantage” of playing exclusively in Dubai.

March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025

'This is not our home': Rohit Sharma plays down India's venue advantage

The International Cricket Council, which has former Indian board secretary Jay Shah as its current chairman, has been criticised for obliging the game's financial engine by letting India camp in Dubai.