The 2027 ODI World Cup will be played across eight venues in South Africa, three in Zimbabwe and one in Namibia.

ICC announces 12 host venues for 2027 ODI World Cup

US President Donald Trump has said that Venezuela is not yet ready for elections, while praising the country's recent economic progress, particularly its recovering oil industry. Trump credited Venezuela's acting leadership for improving oil production and claimed the country's economy had significantly recovered. However, he said elections would only take place when conditions are right. His remarks come as Venezuela continues to recover from devastating twin earthquakes that have claimed more than 5,398 lives, with thousands still displaced. At the same time, Caracas has announced its decision to permanently withdraw from the International

Trump on Venezuela Elections | Says country 'not ready yet' | US News 

The Oval has been confirmed as the venue for the 2027 ICC World Test Championship Final. Australia lead the WTC standings as India, South Africa, New Zealand and Bangladesh battle for a place in the title clash

ICC confirms The Oval to host 2027 World Test Championship Final. Check dates, team standings inside

Pakistan spinner Mohammad Nawaz has been banned for three months by the ICC after testing positive for Carboxy-THC, a violation of the governing body's anti-doping rule.

Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz banned after ICC anti-doping rule violation

India pacer Gurnoor Brar received an official ICC warning and one demerit point for throwing the ball near Ben Duckett during the first ODI in Birmingham. 

IND vs ENG: Why did ICC penalise India pacer Gurnoor Brar?

The ICC’s new formats for the 2027 ODI World Cup and 2028 T20 World Cup could lead to multiple India-Pakistan clashes in the same tournament.

How many times could India and Pakistan meet under new World Cup format?

The ICC has introduced a new tournament format, with a Super 7 round-robin stage for the men's ODI World Cup and a bigger Super 10 stage with knockout-style crossover matches for the T20 World Cup.

ICC unveils 'Super Series' and 'Super 7' format for ODI World Cup 2027

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced new Return-to-Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines aimed at supporting women cricketers returning to elite competition after childbirth.

The framework provides member boards with structured guidance covering physical recovery, mental wellbeing, and professional reintegration. Built around a “6 Rs” model — Ready, Review, Restore, Recondition, Return, and Refine — the policy aims to ensure a safe and gradual comeback to competitive cricket.

The ICC says the initiative is designed to strengthen player welfare and promote the long-term growth of women’s cricket by helping athletes balance motherhood and professional sport.

ICC Unveils Post-Pregnancy Return-To-Play Rules For Women Cricketers

England have been docked 12 World Test Championship (WTC) points and fined 50 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over rate during their defeat to New Zealand in the Oval Test.

WTC 2025-27: Why England were docked 12 points during the second Test against New Zealand

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan following an investigation into serious sexual misconduct allegations.
The ICC’s governing body voted to suspend Khan with immediate effect while member states decide on possible disciplinary action.


ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Amid Sex Abuse Claims 

The pink ball revolutionized Test cricket by making day-night matches possible under floodlights. First introduced to improve visibility during evening sessions, the pink ball has become a key feature of modern Test cricket, creating a unique playing experience for both players and fans.

Now, the ICC has approved trials to explore the use of pink balls in standard day Tests to reduce interruptions caused by bad light. Here's how the pink ball changed the longest format of the game and why cricket's governing body is considering expanding its use.

Why Cricket Uses A Pink Ball: The Story Behind Day-Night Test Matches 

The ICC has rescheduled the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka from its original June-July window to February 2027.

ICC reschedules Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 to February window

The ICC approved trial use of pink balls in Tests in case bad light affects play and allowed head coaches inside the field during drinks breaks at its annual meeting in Ahmedabad.

ICC approves red-to-pink ball switch in Tests to reduce bad-light interruptions

Laura Wolvaardt said South Africa are more motivated than ever to win the Women’s T20 World Cup after three successive ICC final defeats, adding that recent setbacks have increased the team’s hunger and resilience.

'Hungrier': Laura Wolvaardt backs Proteas to end ICC trophy drought

The ICC is reportedly exploring a potential rule change that would allow a switch from the red ball to the pink ball during a Test match, a move that could significantly transform the future of Test cricket.

ICC weighs major rule change on red to pink ball switch in Tests: Reports

Following the shift of the ICC meetings to Ahmedabad, uncertainty continues over PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s India visit despite reports that he has been invited to the IPL 2026 final.

ICC meeting to be held in Ahmedabad during IPL final; will Pakistan chief Mohsin Naqvi attend?

The ETPL features six teams -  Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. This is also the first ICC-sanctioned multi-country tournament in Europe, which is set to be launched in August 2026.

What is ETPL? Rahul Dravid is co-owner of Dublin Guardians - Who are the other owners and which are the other teams?

The Indian captain gained a spot in the batter rankings after New Zealand’s Sophie Devine slipped two places to ninth.

ICC Women’s ODI Rankings: Harmanpreet climbs to seventh, Mandhana stays at top

The Bangladesh government, meanwhile, has given the formed committee 15 days from March 11 to look into "irregularities, manipulation and abuse of power" allegations during the BCB election which saw Aminul Islam being reelected as the president.

BCB asks Bangladesh government 'to close' investigation of election rigging allegations

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has arranged a chartered flight for the West Indies and South Africa, which will depart for Johannesburg. The flight will see both teams returning home via a stop in the financial capital of South Africa. 

England, West Indies and South Africa to board ICC's charter flight on their way home amid West Asia crisis

The T20 World Cup 2026 final contest set to be hosted between hosts India and New Zealand will be one of its kind with ICC naming a top set of officials including Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf.

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: No Kettleborough! ICC names Illingworth, Wharf as on-field umpires

Declared as “preemptive strikes” tensions have risen seriously in West Asia (the Middle East for the US). In the middle of the chaos, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued contingency plans for stakeholders who are traveling to and from West Asia to different parts of the world.

ICC activates contingency plans for stakeholders after US, Israel strikes in Iran; no changes in T20 World Cup

The meeting will be interesting as it will be the first dialogue between the stakeholders after the T20 World Cup. The T20 World Cup 2026 was marred by numerous issues, including Bangladesh’s expulsion from the tournament. 

Doha to host International Cricket Council board meeting post 2026 T20 World Cup

Addressing the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister spoke about the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup and the emotional connection many Indians feel when they see players of Indian origin competing for other nations. “Friends, I often say, 'The one who plays, blooms'.


Mann Ki Baat: 131st Episode of Prime Minister's Monthly Radio Programme

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ICC announces 12 host venues for 2027 ODI World Cup

Trump on Venezuela Elections | Says country 'not ready yet' | US News

ICC confirms The Oval to host 2027 WTC Final. Check dates, team standings inside

Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz banned after ICC anti-doping rule violation

IND vs ENG: Why did ICC penalise India pacer Gurnoor Brar?

How many times could India and Pakistan meet under new World Cup format?

ICC unveils 'Super Series' and 'Super 7' format for ODI World Cup 2027

ICC Unveils Post-Pregnancy Return-To-Play Rules For Women Cricketers

WTC: Why England were docked 12 points during second Test against New Zealand

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Amid Sex Abuse Claims

Why Cricket Uses A Pink Ball: The Story Behind Day-Night Test Matches

ICC reschedules Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 to February window

ICC approves red-to-pink ball switch in Tests to reduce bad-light interruptions

'Hungrier': Laura Wolvaardt backs Proteas to end ICC trophy drought

ICC weighs major rule change on red to pink ball switch in Tests: Reports

ICC meeting in Ahmedabad during IPL final; will Mohsin Naqvi attend?

Rahul Dravid is co-owner of Dublin - What is ETPL and which are other teams?

ICC Women’s ODI Rankings: Harmanpreet climbs to seventh, Mandhana stays at top

BCB asks Bangladesh government 'to close' probe of election rigging allegations

England, West Indies and South Africa to board ICC's charter flight on way home

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: ICC names Illingworth, Wharf as on-field umpires

ICC activates contingency plans for stakeholders amid US, Israel strikes in Iran

Doha to host International Cricket Council board meeting post 2026 T20 World Cup

Mann Ki Baat: 131st Episode of Prime Minister's Monthly Radio Programme