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‘T20 is becoming more important than the 50-over format’

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) cricket operations chairman said that they feel globally T20 is gaining more ground and becoming more important than ODI format. Jalal said the BCB are keen to take T20Is seriously going forward.

I will be fearing playing an Indian team that has Kohli in it: Ponting

Australia great Ricky Ponting has used the latest episode of The ICC Review to analyse Virat Kohli’s recent form, predict what the future holds for the star batter and share his view on what India's batting line-up should be like during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

Packed schedule a double-edged sword

Bangladesh concluded their Caribbean tour on a high after defeats in the Test and T20I series with a 3-0 whitewash in the ODIs, but the team will have little time to catch their breath as they are scheduled to head to Zimbabwe towards the end of the month.

Aminul lambasts post-debacle technical talk

Bangladesh Test captain Shakib Al Hasan and head coach Russell Domingo came up with different findings following the Bangladesh top-order batters’ failure in Antigua Test, which the Tigers lost by seven wickets.

Shakib banned by ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan from all cricket for two years, with one year of that suspended, after he accepted three charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

ICC Champions Trophy Prize Money details announced

The upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales from 1-18 June carries a total prize money of $4.5 million with the winner of the eight-team tournament taking home a cheque of $2.2 million, the International Cricket Council announced today.

Women's World Cup sees 10-fold jump in prize money

The 2017 Women's World Cup will see a 10 times increase in prize money to $2 million with every ball of the tournament broadcast live, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said.

India uncertainty unsettling advertisers, Star tells ICC

Star Sports have raised concerns with cricket's governing body that advertisers might steer clear of the Champions Trophy if India opted against competing at the tournament in England, an official from the broadcaster has told Reuters.

Bangladesh delicately placed in ICC ODI rankings

As the cut-off date for direct qualification for the 2019 ICC World Cup draws closer, Bangladesh have conceded a point in the latest update of ODI rankings.

November 27, 2016
November 27, 2016

Cricket: England's Ben Stokes reprimanded for offensive outburst

England's Ben Stokes has been reprimanded for the second time in a month for an offensive outburst on the opening day of the third Test against India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced.

November 25, 2016
November 25, 2016

Cricket: ICC hits out at du Plessis ball-tampering appeal

The International Cricket Council voiced disappointment after South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis said he will appeal his conviction for ball-tampering.

November 25, 2016
November 25, 2016

Du Plessis passes test of character

It had been a tumultuous few days for South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis, who was found guilty of ball-tampering by the

November 22, 2016
November 22, 2016

Cricket: Faf du Plessis to face ball-tampering hearing before Adelaide Test

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will face a ball-tampering hearing at 3:30 p.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Tuesday in Adelaide, the International Cricket Council said, putting his participation in the third Test against Australia in doubt.

November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016

Cricket: ICC anti-corruption unit seeks to monitor players' messages

Cricketers suspected of corruption could be forced to hand over their mobile phones under new plans to curb match-fixing, head of the game's anti-corruption unit has said.

September 27, 2016
September 27, 2016

[WATCH] Bangladesh Batting Stalwarts – Tamim and Shakib

Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan are two iconic cricketers of Bangladesh who have taken their country places with their superlative performances, and earned the admiration and respect of cricket lovers worldwide.

September 23, 2016
September 23, 2016

Cricket: Bowling actions of Bangladesh’s Arafat and Taskin found to be legal

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announces that following remedial work and re-assessments, the bowling actions of Bangladesh’s Arafat Sunny and Taskin Ahmed have been found to be legal. Taskin is likely to be included as the 14th member of the squad for the 3-match ODI series against Afghanistan.

August 28, 2016
August 28, 2016

ICC backs England decision to tour Bangladesh

International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson has welcomed England's decision to go ahead with their tour of Bangladesh, saying it was important to have the global game "played safely" in as many countries as possible.

July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016

Despair at plans for split from Test cricket's newest nations

Test cricket's newest nations are in despair at plans to split the format into two divisions, fearing it could undo decades of hard-fought progress on the field and kill interest in the game.

June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016

Outcomes from ICC Cricket Committee meeting

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Committee chaired by former India captain Anil Kumble concludes its two-day meeting at Lord’s on Wednesday.

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