Category Archive for: ‘Cricket’
England out of contention for a place in WTC final
England are out of the race for a place in the final of the ICC World Test Championship after losing the third Test against India in Ahmedabad. England, who are now 2-1 down in the four-match series, needed to win the four-match series 3-1 to …
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ICC announces a first for cricket with IMG global streaming partnership
The International Cricket Council today announced that for the first time ever 541 pathway event matches across three ICC World Cups will be live-streamed globally in partnership with IMG, ensuring more cricket from more nations than ever before is accessible to fans around the world. …
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ICC issues ITT for Accreditation Management Services
The ICC has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Accreditation Management Services providers for selected Women’s and Men’s tournaments from 2021 to 2023. ICC requires providers who will be able to manage accreditation requirements during ICC tournaments in various host countries. This ITT is …
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New Zealand qualify for the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final
The postponement of the Test series between South Africa and Australia means New Zealand have become the first team to qualify for the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final to be held in England from June 18 to 22, with June 23 as the reserve …
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ICC announces ‘ICC Player of the Month’
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the introduction of the ICC Player of the Month awards which will recognise and celebrate the best performances of both male and female cricketers across all forms of international cricket throughout the year. Fans are invited to vote …
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Root and Pant soar in Test Rankings after epic shows
England captain Joe Root and India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant have made considerable gains in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after their match-winning performances in the Galle and Brisbane Tests. Bairstow, Gill, Hazlewood, Labuschagne and Thirimanne also gain in latest update England …
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ICC T20 World Cup 2020 statement: Australian bushfire crisis
We are devastated by the destruction caused to communities, families and wildlife by the bushfires across Australia, and our thoughts are with all those affected by this crisis. We encourage the global cricket family to support relief efforts through our charity partner UNICEF Australia, who …
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Labuschagne in third place after Sydney double-century
Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne has grabbed a career-best third place in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after a match-winning double-century against New Zealand in Sydney. Warner back among top five, Starc equals career-best fifth position Stokes, Anderson in top 10; Sibley, Grandhomme also …
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Rahul, Kohli move up in T20I rankings after fine efforts
India opener Lokesh Rahul and captain Virat Kohli have made significant progress in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after producing two superb knocks each in the three-match home series against the West Indies which they won 2-1. Pollard, Cottrell gain for the …
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Aleem Dar set to break record for most Tests as umpire
Aleem Dar will break Steve Bucknor’s record of most Test matches as an umpire in the first Test match between Australia and New Zealand, which commences in Perth on Thursday. • The 51-year-old from Pakistan overtakes Steve Bucknor in the list of Test umpires as …
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