The ODI World Cups have seen some of the magnificent individual innings across 12 editions. There have been two double hundreds in ODI World Cups as well - by Martin Guptill and Chris Gayle, both in 2015. With the 13th edition of the ICC ODI World Cup just around the corner, have a look at the Top Five individual scores in the quadrennial tournament.

Batters with highest individual score in ICC ODI World Cups

The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is just days away and India is one of the strong contestants to lift the trophy. Over the years, Indian batters have dominated the World Cup batting charts, and the fans hope this edition will also be the same. As India prepares for the ODI World Cup, here are the TOP FIVE Indian batters with the most runs in the ICC ODI World Cups.

Indians with most runs in ICC ODI World Cups

With the ODI World Cup nearing, here is a list of players with the fastest hundreds in the ODI World Cup. Down the years players like Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, and others have made their mark in the tournament but Ireland’s Kevin O'Brien leads the chart ahead of some of the greats of the game.

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After much delay, Pakistan cricket team's visa issues have finally been sorted and they are now&nbsp;cleared to travel to&nbsp;India.

Earlier on Monday (September 25), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wrote to the International Cricket Council (ICC) raising 'serious concerns'&nbsp;over the delay in&nbsp;Babar Azam &amp; Co.'s&nbsp;travel to India for the upcoming ODI World Cup due to visa issues.

Later in the evening, the ICC confirmed&nbsp;that&nbsp;the Indian government approved the Pakistani team's visas for the mega event in the subcontinent.&nbsp;

It is to be noted that the visa clearance has come less than 48 hours before Pakistan's scheduled travel to India, via Dubai, in the early hours of September 27 (Wednesday).&nbsp;

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"Visas have been issued to Pakistan," an ICC spokesperson told news agency PTI.

There is yet no end to the drama as confusion remained in the Pakistan camp over the grant of visa.

"We have not got the call from Indian High Commission yet over visa clearance. Member of our team is stationed there," PCB spokesperon Umar Farooq informed the same&nbsp;agency.

As per a report in Cricbuzz, it is believed that&nbsp;a 10-day process was always in place, with as many as&nbsp;three ministries in India --&nbsp;including External Affairs and Home --&nbsp;involved in the matter of giving clearance to Pakistani visas.

The same procedure is in line&nbsp;for all applications from Pakistan and, hence, there was no specific delay (as reported by PCB).

Moreover, the complaint stating that&nbsp;Pakistan squad could not travel to Dubai holds no significance&nbsp;because there was always the need for biometric tests.
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The Men in Green will play two warm-up games -- versus New Zealand on September 29 and against Australia on October 03 (both in Hyderabad) -- before&nbsp;their opening&nbsp;two&nbsp;CWC 2023 games in Hyderabad,&nbsp;against the Netherlands&nbsp;and Sri Lanka, respectively.&nbsp;

Pakistan will lock horns with arch-rivals India on October 14 in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;

Pakistan squad for World Cup: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hasan Ali

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After much delay, Pakistan cricket team's visa issues have finally been sorted and they are now cleared to travel to India. Earlier on Monday (September 25), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wrote to the International Cricket Council (ICC) raising 'serious concerns' over the delay in Babar Azam & Co.

After much delay, Pakistan cricket team's visa issues have finally been sorted and they are now cleared to travel to India. Earlier on Monday (September 25), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wrote to the International Cricket Council (ICC) raising 'serious concerns' over the delay in Babar Azam & Co.'s travel to India for the upcoming ODI World Cup due to visa issues. Later in the evening, the ICC confirmed that the Indian government approved the Pakistani team's visas for the mega event in the subcontinent. It is to be noted that the visa clearance has come less than 48 hours before Pakistan's scheduled travel to India, via Dubai, in the early hours of September 27 (Wednesday). "Visas have been issued to Pakistan," an ICC spokesperson told news agency PTI. There is yet no end to the drama as confusion remained in the Pakistan camp over the grant of visa. "We have not got the call from Indian High Commission yet over visa clearance. Member of our team is stationed there," PCB spokesperon Umar Farooq informed the same agency. As per a report in Cricbuzz, it is believed that a 10-day process was always in place, with as many as three ministries in India -- including External Affairs and Home -- involved in the matter of giving clearance to Pakistani visas. The same procedure is in line for all applications from Pakistan and, hence, there was no specific delay (as reported by PCB). Moreover, the complaint stating that Pakistan squad could not travel to Dubai holds no significance because there was always the need for biometric tests. Also read: CWC 2023: Pakistan announce final squad for marquee event in India, Naseem Shah ruled out with injury concerns The Men in Green will play two warm-up games -- versus New Zealand on September 29 and against Australia on October 03 (both in Hyderabad) -- before their opening two CWC 2023 games in Hyderabad, against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, respectively. Pakistan will lock horns with arch-rivals India on October 14 in Ahmedabad. Pakistan squad for World Cup: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hasan Ali WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Seven Caribbean countries will host matches at next year's T20 World Cup, including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Friday.

The ICC awarded the hosting of the event, to be held in June 2024, to the West Indies and the United States in November 2021.

Dominica, Guyana, St Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines have also been named as hosts.

"The matches will again give cricket fans the unique experience of enjoying cricket in the Caribbean," said ICC chief executive Geoff Allardice.

Matches will also be held in New York, Florida and Texas in the United States, the first time a major ICC event has been held in the country.

One notable absence from the list of Caribbean host nations is Jamaica, whose Sabina Park ground in the capital Kingston is one of the iconic homes of West Indies cricket.

Jamaica has the largest population of the main cricket-playing nations in the Caribbean but did not submit a bid to host the tournament.

Courtney Francis, chief executive officer of the Jamaican Cricket Association, said Cricket West Indies engaged with national governments over potential bids and that Jamaica's administration had opted against participation.

"The government is the one who determines whether we could be able to host matches because all the expenses would have come back to the government," he told CVM television.&nbsp;

"The government is the one who would have put up the bid money. They would have been the one to carry out repairs to the infrastructure and so on.

"The government did not see it as a viable option in their view and that is the reason why I believe that we have not been able to bid."

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West Indies hosted the tournament in 2010, three years after holding the 50 overs World Cup, and Cricket West Indies chief executive Johnny Grave said they were ready to put on a show again.

"The West Indies has got a huge experience in hosting ICC events and we're currently hosting the Caribbean Premier League, which has been another successful tournament.&nbsp;

"We have very experienced operators throughout the region that we work with and partner with and all the stakeholders will be ready to welcome the world and stage this iconic ICC event," he said.&nbsp;

"We're all tremendously excited by the opportunity and the platform that it gives our region to promote itself to the world for tourism, for economic development, as well as hopefully to give our men's team a huge home advantage and going for a record third title."

Next year's tournament will be the first edition of the event to include a record 20 teams.

England are the current T20 world champions, winning their second title when they beat Pakistan in the final in Melbourne last year.

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Seven Caribbean countries will host matches at next year's T20 World Cup, including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Friday.

Seven Caribbean countries will host matches at next year's T20 World Cup, including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Friday. The ICC awarded the hosting of the event, to be held in June 2024, to the West Indies and the United States in November 2021. Dominica, Guyana, St Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines have also been named as hosts. "The matches will again give cricket fans the unique experience of enjoying cricket in the Caribbean," said ICC chief executive Geoff Allardice. Matches will also be held in New York, Florida and Texas in the United States, the first time a major ICC event has been held in the country. One notable absence from the list of Caribbean host nations is Jamaica, whose Sabina Park ground in the capital Kingston is one of the iconic homes of West Indies cricket. Jamaica has the largest population of the main cricket-playing nations in the Caribbean but did not submit a bid to host the tournament. Courtney Francis, chief executive officer of the Jamaican Cricket Association, said Cricket West Indies engaged with national governments over potential bids and that Jamaica's administration had opted against participation. "The government is the one who determines whether we could be able to host matches because all the expenses would have come back to the government," he told CVM television. "The government is the one who would have put up the bid money. They would have been the one to carry out repairs to the infrastructure and so on. "The government did not see it as a viable option in their view and that is the reason why I believe that we have not been able to bid." ALSO READ | IND vs AUS ODI Series: India draw first blood in Pre-World Cup showdown; Gill, Shami shine West Indies hosted the tournament in 2010, three years after holding the 50 overs World Cup, and Cricket West Indies chief executive Johnny Grave said they were ready to put on a show again. "The West Indies has got a huge experience in hosting ICC events and we're currently hosting the Caribbean Premier League, which has been another successful tournament. "We have very experienced operators throughout the region that we work with and partner with and all the stakeholders will be ready to welcome the world and stage this iconic ICC event," he said. "We're all tremendously excited by the opportunity and the platform that it gives our region to promote itself to the world for tourism, for economic development, as well as hopefully to give our men's team a huge home advantage and going for a record third title." Next year's tournament will be the first edition of the event to include a record 20 teams. England are the current T20 world champions, winning their second title when they beat Pakistan in the final in Melbourne last year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Indian cricket team on Friday, September 22 scripted history after their one-sided win against Australia in Mohali. The five-wicket win saw the Men in Blue become the second nation to go top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Rankings in all three formats of cricket. The win in Mohali saw them leapfrog Pakistan to 116 rating points and achieve the top spot, thus meaning India are now No.1 in the ODI, T20I, and Test rankings.

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Starting the day level with Pakistan in the ICC ODI Rankings, India needed a win to leapfrog their arch-rivals. India beat Australia in the Mohali contest to achieve the feat, having already topped the standings in T20I and Test rankings. Alongside Australia and New Zealand, Rohit Sharma’s Team India are the only team to play in all the ICC finals at the senior level. They can now improve on their rating points with two more matches against Australia before facing England in the ODI World Cup warm-up match on Saturday, September 30.

<h2>What happened in the match?</h2>

India’s second-string ODI squad started the three-match ODI series on a high as they got the better of Australia in Mohali on Friday, September 22. Riding on the good bowling show from Mohammed Shami and Shubman Gill’s brilliant knock at the top, the Men in Blue registered a five-wicket win against Australia to go 1-0 in the series. The contest also saw Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul, and Ruturaj Gaikwad star with respective fifties.

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Asked to chase 277, the Indian team started with all guns blazing as Gaikwad and Gill set a perfect platform for the middle order. The pair stitched a 142-run stand for the opening wicket before Gaikwad was dismissed on 71 off 77 deliveries. Shreyas Iyer, having seen limited chances at the Asia Cup failed to make the most of his opportunity and was dismissed for three. While Gill looked good for another hundred, he failed to capitalise on the start and was bowled by Adam Zampa for 74.

The two teams will next meet on Sunday, September 24 with India standing an opportunity to win the series. The two teams are also scheduled to meet in the third ODI on September 27, while the biggest meeting will come in the ODI World Cup. The World Cup meeting will take place on Sunday, October 8 in Chennai.

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The Indian cricket team on Friday, September 22 scripted history after their one-sided win against Australia in Mohali. The five-wicket win saw the Men in Blue become the second nation to go top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Rankings in all three formats of cricket.

The Indian cricket team on Friday, September 22 scripted history after their one-sided win against Australia in Mohali. The five-wicket win saw the Men in Blue become the second nation to go top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Rankings in all three formats of cricket. The win in Mohali saw them leapfrog Pakistan to 116 rating points and achieve the top spot, thus meaning India are now No.1 in the ODI, T20I, and Test rankings. 🚨 BREAKING: India script rankings history by achieving rare feat after victory in first ODI against Australia!#INDvAUS | Details 👇 — ICC (@ICC) September 22, 2023 × India script history Starting the day level with Pakistan in the ICC ODI Rankings, India needed a win to leapfrog their arch-rivals. India beat Australia in the Mohali contest to achieve the feat, having already topped the standings in T20I and Test rankings. Alongside Australia and New Zealand, Rohit Sharma’s Team India are the only team to play in all the ICC finals at the senior level. They can now improve on their rating points with two more matches against Australia before facing England in the ODI World Cup warm-up match on Saturday, September 30. What happened in the match? India’s second-string ODI squad started the three-match ODI series on a high as they got the better of Australia in Mohali on Friday, September 22. Riding on the good bowling show from Mohammed Shami and Shubman Gill’s brilliant knock at the top, the Men in Blue registered a five-wicket win against Australia to go 1-0 in the series. The contest also saw Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul, and Ruturaj Gaikwad star with respective fifties. ALSO READ | CWC 2023: Pakistan announce final squad for marquee event in India, Naseem Shah ruled out with injury concerns Asked to chase 277, the Indian team started with all guns blazing as Gaikwad and Gill set a perfect platform for the middle order. The pair stitched a 142-run stand for the opening wicket before Gaikwad was dismissed on 71 off 77 deliveries. Shreyas Iyer, having seen limited chances at the Asia Cup failed to make the most of his opportunity and was dismissed for three. While Gill looked good for another hundred, he failed to capitalise on the start and was bowled by Adam Zampa for 74. The two teams will next meet on Sunday, September 24 with India standing an opportunity to win the series. The two teams are also scheduled to meet in the third ODI on September 27, while the biggest meeting will come in the ODI World Cup. The World Cup meeting will take place on Sunday, October 8 in Chennai. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Team India script history in ICC Rankings, become second nation to register THIS rare feat

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a bumper prize money for the upcoming men’s ODI World Cup in India on Friday, September 22. The ICC ODI World Cup is set to get underway in less than two weeks in India as teams across the globe have started to gather in the sub-continent. Two teams playing in the final will share a prize money of $6 million with the winner bagging $4 million. There will be prize money for all the 10 teams participating in the tournament.

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<h2>What is the prize money?</h2>

The ICC will distribute prize money from a total pool of $10 million with the winner of each match in the league stage getting $40,000 each. Teams failing to make the semifinal stage will get a prize money of $100,000 each. In a unique decision, ICC has asserted it will distribute equal prize money for both men’s and women’s events in the future. A total of 10 teams will participate in the marquee tournament with a round-robin format for the league stage.

India qualified for the ODI World Cup as the hosts while New Zealand, England, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Australia, Afghanistan, and South Africa progressed through the Super League stage. On the other side, the Netherlands and Sri Lanka needed qualifiers to get into the World Cup league phase. Interestingly, there is no place for two-time champions West Indies with Zimbabwe also missing out. Both failed to qualify for the World Cup through the playoffs.

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A total of $1.8 million will be distributed for winning the 45 matches in the league phase while $600,000 will go to the six teams getting eliminated in the league stage. The losing semifinalists will get $800,000 each, comprising of a combined $1.6 million. Runners-up will receive $2 million with the winners pocketing $4 million.

The tournament will start on Thursday, October 5 as defending champions England take on New Zealand in a repeat of the 2019 edition’s final. The semifinals of the World Cup will take place in Mumbai and Kolkata, subject to temporary changes. If India reach the World Cup semifinal and don’t face Pakistan, the match will take place in Mumbai while if India and Pakistan go head-to-head in the semifinal, then the match will take place in Kolkata.

The final of the ODI World Cup will take place in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, November 19.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a bumper prize money for the upcoming men’s ODI World Cup in India on Friday, September 22. The ICC ODI World Cup is set to get underway in less than two weeks in India as teams across the globe have started to gather in the sub-continent.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a bumper prize money for the upcoming men’s ODI World Cup in India on Friday, September 22. The ICC ODI World Cup is set to get underway in less than two weeks in India as teams across the globe have started to gather in the sub-continent. Two teams playing in the final will share a prize money of $6 million with the winner bagging $4 million. There will be prize money for all the 10 teams participating in the tournament. The total prize pool for #CWC23, including the cash prize for the winners, has been announced 💰 Details 👇 — ICC (@ICC) September 22, 2023 × What is the prize money? The ICC will distribute prize money from a total pool of $10 million with the winner of each match in the league stage getting $40,000 each. Teams failing to make the semifinal stage will get a prize money of $100,000 each. In a unique decision, ICC has asserted it will distribute equal prize money for both men’s and women’s events in the future. A total of 10 teams will participate in the marquee tournament with a round-robin format for the league stage. India qualified for the ODI World Cup as the hosts while New Zealand, England, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Australia, Afghanistan, and South Africa progressed through the Super League stage. On the other side, the Netherlands and Sri Lanka needed qualifiers to get into the World Cup league phase. Interestingly, there is no place for two-time champions West Indies with Zimbabwe also missing out. Both failed to qualify for the World Cup through the playoffs. ALSO READ | CWC 2023: Pakistan announce final squad for marquee event in India, Naseem Shah ruled out with injury concerns A total of $1.8 million will be distributed for winning the 45 matches in the league phase while $600,000 will go to the six teams getting eliminated in the league stage. The losing semifinalists will get $800,000 each, comprising of a combined $1.6 million. Runners-up will receive $2 million with the winners pocketing $4 million. The tournament will start on Thursday, October 5 as defending champions England take on New Zealand in a repeat of the 2019 edition’s final. The semifinals of the World Cup will take place in Mumbai and Kolkata, subject to temporary changes. If India reach the World Cup semifinal and don’t face Pakistan, the match will take place in Mumbai while if India and Pakistan go head-to-head in the semifinal, then the match will take place in Kolkata. The final of the ODI World Cup will take place in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, November 19. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Pakistan have reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC ODI Rankings after a dramatic turn of events on Sunday, September 17. The Men in Green, eliminated in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2023, reclaimed the top spot after South Africa’s series win against Australia in Johannesburg. The win led to&nbsp;Australia dropping points, thereby handing the top spot to Pakistan to head into the final two weeks of September with their noses in front in the standings.

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Babar Azam’s men claimed the top spot despite not being in action as South Africa beat Australia by a margin of 122 runs. On the flip side, India’s win against Sri Lanka was also academic with Pakistan standing firm on 115 rating points. India’s win saw them reach 115 rating points but having played more matches, the arch-rivals claimed the top spot.

Australia’s defeat saw them drop to 113 rating points and therefore to third spot in the ICC ODI rankings. South Africa’s win against Australia saw them leapfrog defending world champions England. The Proteas are on 106 rating points, one behind England who announced their final ODI World Cup squad on Sunday and are fourth.

New Zealand sit sixth in the standings and their rivals in the upcoming series Bangladesh are seventh in the list. Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and West Indies complete the rest of the top 10 in the ICC standings.

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<h2>Dramatic results on Sunday</h2>

In a contest that lasted for little over three hours, Mohammed Siraj was seen in sublime form in the Asia Cup 2023 final as he wreaked havoc with four wickets in the fourth over of the Sri Lanka innings. Sri Lanka, who decided to bat first, had only two batters with double-digit scores while five players were dismissed for a duck. The entire team was bowled out for 50 as they recorded their lowest total ever in Asia Cup. India won the contest by 10 wickets and lifted the Asia Cup trophy.

Left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen dismissed the first five Australian batsmen to clinch a come-from-behind series win for South Africa in the fifth one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. Jansen took five for 39 as Australia were bowled out for 193 in reply to South Africa's 315 for nine.

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Pakistan have reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC ODI Rankings after a dramatic turn of events on Sunday, September 17. The Men in Green, eliminated in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2023, reclaimed the top spot after South Africa’s series win against Australia in Johannesburg.

Pakistan have reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC ODI Rankings after a dramatic turn of events on Sunday, September 17. The Men in Green, eliminated in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2023, reclaimed the top spot after South Africa’s series win against Australia in Johannesburg. The win led to Australia dropping points, thereby handing the top spot to Pakistan to head into the final two weeks of September with their noses in front in the standings. Three wins on the trot! 👌 South Africa come from 2-0 behind to seal a remarkable series victory 🙌#SAvAUS 📝: https://t.co/h97mEyA6Mw pic.twitter.com/o3OuBdSHpv — ICC (@ICC) September 17, 2023 × Pakistan on top Babar Azam’s men claimed the top spot despite not being in action as South Africa beat Australia by a margin of 122 runs. On the flip side, India’s win against Sri Lanka was also academic with Pakistan standing firm on 115 rating points. India’s win saw them reach 115 rating points but having played more matches, the arch-rivals claimed the top spot. Australia’s defeat saw them drop to 113 rating points and therefore to third spot in the ICC ODI rankings. South Africa’s win against Australia saw them leapfrog defending world champions England. The Proteas are on 106 rating points, one behind England who announced their final ODI World Cup squad on Sunday and are fourth. New Zealand sit sixth in the standings and their rivals in the upcoming series Bangladesh are seventh in the list. Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and West Indies complete the rest of the top 10 in the ICC standings. ALSO READ | 'Not capable of being in team if...,' says former Pakistan batter Younis Khan on skipper Babar Azam Dramatic results on Sunday In a contest that lasted for little over three hours, Mohammed Siraj was seen in sublime form in the Asia Cup 2023 final as he wreaked havoc with four wickets in the fourth over of the Sri Lanka innings. Sri Lanka, who decided to bat first, had only two batters with double-digit scores while five players were dismissed for a duck. The entire team was bowled out for 50 as they recorded their lowest total ever in Asia Cup. India won the contest by 10 wickets and lifted the Asia Cup trophy. Left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen dismissed the first five Australian batsmen to clinch a come-from-behind series win for South Africa in the fifth one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. Jansen took five for 39 as Australia were bowled out for 193 in reply to South Africa's 315 for nine. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Be it the hassle around booking tickets or local agencies denying providing adequate security for the World Cup games, the drama continues to unfold with almost three weeks left for the marquee event to get underway in India on October 5. Besides this, the latest reports suggest that the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala is said to have received a non-satisfactory review from the ICC’s inspection panel headed by pitch consultant Andy Atkinson, who reviewed all venues during their visit in September.

In his latest report submitted, Atkinson said the Dharamsala outfield is infested by fungus and raised the concerns with all parties related. Commenting on the same, a source close to the information claimed the matter will be addressed by BCCI's top brass, adding the Indian board is hopeful of resolving this issue sooner than expected.&nbsp;

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“Atkinson’s review was quite concerning. The outfield has been majorly affected by Grade IV fungal infestation. He has raised the issue with the BCCI operations team. The local authorities are looking into the issue,” a BCCI source told TOI.&nbsp;

The first game at the venue will be played on October 7 between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, while the India-New Zealand is scheduled on October 22.

Meanwhile, the unnamed source added that BCCI secretary Jay Shah might also travel to Dharamsala around September 20 to look into the matter, assuring the issue will get resolved.

“There’s an assurance given that the problem will be resolved by the time the World Cup comes around. The BCCI team will be doing a routine check by September 20 or this weekend. BCCI secretary Jay Shah may travel to Dharamsala to take stock of the situation,” the source added.

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The HPCA stadium might be the most beautiful cricket stadium in the world, but it comes with its demerits.&nbsp;

It is the second time this year that an issue related to the Dharamsala outfield is been raised.&nbsp;

Earlier, during the Border-Gavaskar series in February-March, Dharamsala was scheduled to host an India-Australia Test but couldn’t, as the re-laid outfield remained bald till a fortnight before the match. The game was then moved to Indore.

Although Himachal Pradesh received heavy rainfall this year, the roads and infrastructure are said to be intact for the spectators to travel and watch the World Cup games.&nbsp;

“This part of Himachal didn’t witness carnage due to the torrential rains. The infrastructure is intact. There won’t be any problems for travelling spectators,” the source said.

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Be it the hassle around booking tickets or local agencies denying providing adequate security for the World Cup games, the drama continues to unfold with almost three weeks left for the marquee event to get underway in India on October 5.

Be it the hassle around booking tickets or local agencies denying providing adequate security for the World Cup games, the drama continues to unfold with almost three weeks left for the marquee event to get underway in India on October 5. Besides this, the latest reports suggest that the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala is said to have received a non-satisfactory review from the ICC’s inspection panel headed by pitch consultant Andy Atkinson, who reviewed all venues during their visit in September. In his latest report submitted, Atkinson said the Dharamsala outfield is infested by fungus and raised the concerns with all parties related. Commenting on the same, a source close to the information claimed the matter will be addressed by BCCI's top brass, adding the Indian board is hopeful of resolving this issue sooner than expected. ALSO READ: Asia Cup: Washington Sundar joins Indian Team in Colombo as cover for injured Axar Patel ahead of final “Atkinson’s review was quite concerning. The outfield has been majorly affected by Grade IV fungal infestation. He has raised the issue with the BCCI operations team. The local authorities are looking into the issue,” a BCCI source told TOI. The first game at the venue will be played on October 7 between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, while the India-New Zealand is scheduled on October 22. Meanwhile, the unnamed source added that BCCI secretary Jay Shah might also travel to Dharamsala around September 20 to look into the matter, assuring the issue will get resolved. “There’s an assurance given that the problem will be resolved by the time the World Cup comes around. The BCCI team will be doing a routine check by September 20 or this weekend. BCCI secretary Jay Shah may travel to Dharamsala to take stock of the situation,” the source added. History support claims The HPCA stadium might be the most beautiful cricket stadium in the world, but it comes with its demerits. It is the second time this year that an issue related to the Dharamsala outfield is been raised. Earlier, during the Border-Gavaskar series in February-March, Dharamsala was scheduled to host an India-Australia Test but couldn’t, as the re-laid outfield remained bald till a fortnight before the match. The game was then moved to Indore. Although Himachal Pradesh received heavy rainfall this year, the roads and infrastructure are said to be intact for the spectators to travel and watch the World Cup games. “This part of Himachal didn’t witness carnage due to the torrential rains. The infrastructure is intact. There won’t be any problems for travelling spectators,” the source said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Pakistan skipper Babar Azam claimed the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for the third time, bagging the award for August 2023.

Babar who currently sits comfortably at the summit of the ODI rankings continued to impress with bat in the month of August.

His richness of form was reflected in his performances as he struck two fifties and a century. In Pakistan's ODI series against Afghanistan, Babar struck two fifties in the final two matches.

He brought up a 118-run stand with Imam-ul-Haq in the second ODI that laid the foundation for a thrilling last-over finale. Babar contributed 53 runs with the bat and was backed by Imam (91 runs) and the lower order.

Babar didn't stop there, he replicated his performance in the 3rd ODI with his exquisite knock of 60. His sublime batting skills were on display in the Asia Cup opener against Nepal. Babar's knock of 151 made him the first captain in the Asia Cup to score 150 or more than that.

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"I am delighted to be named ICC Player of the Month for August 2023. The past month has been extraordinary for my team and I have put some terrific performances. With the Asia Cup coming to Pakistan after such a long time, it was great to play in front of the passionate and cricket-loving crowds of Multan and Lahore. That I scored my second ODI score of 150-plus in front of my own people in Multan doubled the joy," Babar said as quoted from ICC.

"I am looking forward to making the most of the form as we head into an exciting phase of cricket with the backend of the Asia Cup nearing and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup around the corner. My team and I are eager to bring joy and happiness to the millions of Pakistan fans," Babar added.

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Pakistan skipper Babar Azam claimed the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for the third time, bagging the award for August 2023. Babar who currently sits comfortably at the summit of the ODI rankings continued to impress with bat in the month of August.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam claimed the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for the third time, bagging the award for August 2023. Babar who currently sits comfortably at the summit of the ODI rankings continued to impress with bat in the month of August. His richness of form was reflected in his performances as he struck two fifties and a century. In Pakistan's ODI series against Afghanistan, Babar struck two fifties in the final two matches. He brought up a 118-run stand with Imam-ul-Haq in the second ODI that laid the foundation for a thrilling last-over finale. Babar contributed 53 runs with the bat and was backed by Imam (91 runs) and the lower order. Babar didn't stop there, he replicated his performance in the 3rd ODI with his exquisite knock of 60. His sublime batting skills were on display in the Asia Cup opener against Nepal. Babar's knock of 151 made him the first captain in the Asia Cup to score 150 or more than that. ALSO READ | Asia Cup: Rohit Sharma becomes sixth Indian to complete 10,000 ODI runs during Ind-SL Super Four clash "I am delighted to be named ICC Player of the Month for August 2023. The past month has been extraordinary for my team and I have put some terrific performances. With the Asia Cup coming to Pakistan after such a long time, it was great to play in front of the passionate and cricket-loving crowds of Multan and Lahore. That I scored my second ODI score of 150-plus in front of my own people in Multan doubled the joy," Babar said as quoted from ICC. "I am looking forward to making the most of the form as we head into an exciting phase of cricket with the backend of the Asia Cup nearing and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup around the corner. My team and I are eager to bring joy and happiness to the millions of Pakistan fans," Babar added. The versatile Pakistan skipper will be back in action in the Asia Cup Super Four against Sri Lanka on Thursday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has risen to ranks in Indian cricket so much so that he's touted as the new skipper. The all-rounder currently is skipper Rohit Sharma's deputy in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 and has led India in many T20I series before that. Pandya, however, has had his share of injuries. With number of matches going up significantly, Pandya says that his workload is twice or thrice when compared to others.

“As an all-rounder, my workload is twice or thrice as anyone else. When a batter in the team goes and bats and finishes his batting and is heading home, I’ll still be bowling after that. So for me, all the managing, all the pushing, and everything happens during the sessions or my training or my pre-camp season,” Hardik said on Star Sports' Follow the Blues show.

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“When the game arrives, it is more about whatever the team requires, and the managing side goes out of the park, and it is more practical calls that how many overs are needed for me. Because if 10 overs are not needed, there is no point in me bowling 10 overs, but if 10 overs are needed, then I’ll be bowling. I always believed that I give myself a chance to succeed, which is by reading the game, which is by backing myself because I have always believed that when we go as a believer, when I'm standing there, yes, my ten players, my ten brothers are around me, but at the same point of time I’m alone,” Hardik added.

Pandya has also impressed with is captaincy skills as well in both India's domestic T20 league IPL and on international platforms. In IPL, Hardik leads Gujarat Titans and in two seasons of team's existence, he has taken them to finals both time including a title-winning maiden season as well.&nbsp;

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India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has risen to ranks in Indian cricket so much so that he's touted as the new skipper. The all-rounder currently is skipper Rohit Sharma's deputy in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 and has led India in many T20I series before that.

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has risen to ranks in Indian cricket so much so that he's touted as the new skipper. The all-rounder currently is skipper Rohit Sharma's deputy in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 and has led India in many T20I series before that. Pandya, however, has had his share of injuries. With number of matches going up significantly, Pandya says that his workload is twice or thrice when compared to others. “As an all-rounder, my workload is twice or thrice as anyone else. When a batter in the team goes and bats and finishes his batting and is heading home, I’ll still be bowling after that. So for me, all the managing, all the pushing, and everything happens during the sessions or my training or my pre-camp season,” Hardik said on Star Sports' Follow the Blues show. Also Read: Former India pacer BLASTS ACC's decision to add reserve day for India-Pakistan fixture “When the game arrives, it is more about whatever the team requires, and the managing side goes out of the park, and it is more practical calls that how many overs are needed for me. Because if 10 overs are not needed, there is no point in me bowling 10 overs, but if 10 overs are needed, then I’ll be bowling. I always believed that I give myself a chance to succeed, which is by reading the game, which is by backing myself because I have always believed that when we go as a believer, when I'm standing there, yes, my ten players, my ten brothers are around me, but at the same point of time I’m alone,” Hardik added. Pandya has also impressed with is captaincy skills as well in both India's domestic T20 league IPL and on international platforms. In IPL, Hardik leads Gujarat Titans and in two seasons of team's existence, he has taken them to finals both time including a title-winning maiden season as well. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the pitch used during the first Test between West Indies and India from July 12-14 at Windsor Park in Roseau in the Caribbean as ‘below average’.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the pitch used during the first Test between West Indies and India from July 12-14 at Windsor Park in Roseau in the Caribbean as ‘below average’. Former New Zealand captain and veteran Jeff Crowe, the match referee for that game, listed out the rating. Following a loss to Australia in the successive second World Test Championship Final at the Oval, the series against West Indies was India’s first for the new cycle. The two-match series began with a bang for the Rohit Sharma-led side that won the match by an innings and 141 runs. Bowling first, India dismissed West Indies on a paltry 150, with Ravi Ashwin picking a five-for and Ravindra Jadeja returning with three wickets. In their reply, India posted a mammoth 421 for five declared as debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal notched his maiden Test century. The lifeless surface on offer made both seam-bowling and batting tough for everyone. ALSO READ: Bruised Andrew Flintoff makes first public appearance since suffering injuries in car crash late last year India then wrapped up the proceedings inside the third day, dismissing West Indies for 130 in their second innings, thus winning the match by a huge margin. While Jaiswal won the Player of the Match, seasoned campaigner Ashwin, picking seven for 71 in the second innings, finished with 12 wickets. After ICC’s verdict, the venue will receive one demerit point, while Cricket West Indies can appeal against the decision. For that, they need to explain to the ICC why such a below-average was prepared in the first place. Meanwhile, the pitch used in the second Test in Port of Spain also received just an ‘average’ rating. Jay Shah invites members for India-Pakistan tie BCCI’s secretary, Jay Shah, is said to have invited the presidents and secretaries of all state associations for the marquee India vs. Pakistan clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14. As per a report in the Times of India (TOI), the letter reads, "The anticipation is heightened by the knowledge that the Narendra Modi Stadium is slated to stage the marquee match between India and Pakistan on October 14, a Saturday. This match, with its historical significance and fervent following, is an embodiment of the spirit of cricket and camaraderie that unites nations and fans across borders. In the light of this, it is my distinct pleasure to extend a heartfelt invitation to each of you to be a part of this momentous occasion." WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released dates for the latest phase of ticket sales for the ODI World Cup as fans will have one more opportunity to attend the carnival of cricket. The BCCI is set to release a second lot of 400, 000 tickets for the upcoming ODI World Cup with the first phase getting sold out in minutes. The fans were disappointed for not getting the tickets in the earlier phase but will now have the opportunity to book their tickets for the premium fixtures.

<h2>400,000 tickets to go on sale</h2>

"The BCCI deeply acknowledges that fans are the heartbeat of the tournament, and their unwavering passion, engagement, and contributions are pivotal to the success of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023," the statement said.

“The general sale of tickets for all matches of the World Cup will commence from 8 pm IST on September 8, adding that fans will be notified of the further sale of tickets in the next phase in due course,” the statement further added.&nbsp;

The BCCI had seen a big backlash from the fans and the stakeholders for releasing the schedule of the ODI World Cup late while revealing the ticket details just weeks before the planned tournament. To add further embarrassment, BCCI and International Cricket Council (ICC) made further changes to the fixture list with India’s scheduled tie against Pakistan moving to Saturday, October 14.

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The tickets were sold out in minutes when the first phase began, were made available for matches, except for the knockouts, by the BCCI in August. The original phased approach of online sales (except for the knockouts) ended on September 3. However, no clarification was provided on why these 400,000 tickets were not part of the first phase of sale.

<h2>Less than month to go&nbsp;</h2>

The ODI World Cup will kick start in less than a month when England take on New Zealand in a repeat of the 2019 edition. The first match will take place at the iconic Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, October 5. India will kick start its World Cup journey on Sunday, October 8 against Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Interestingly, the World Cup warm-up matches will get underway in the final week of September.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released dates for the latest phase of ticket sales for the ODI World Cup as fans will have one more opportunity to attend the carnival of cricket. The BCCI is set to release a second lot of 400, 000 tickets for the upcoming ODI World Cup with the first phase getting sold out in minutes. The fans were disappointed for not getting the tickets in the earlier phase but will now have the opportunity to book their tickets for the premium fixtures. 400,000 tickets to go on sale "The BCCI deeply acknowledges that fans are the heartbeat of the tournament, and their unwavering passion, engagement, and contributions are pivotal to the success of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023," the statement said. “The general sale of tickets for all matches of the World Cup will commence from 8 pm IST on September 8, adding that fans will be notified of the further sale of tickets in the next phase in due course,” the statement further added. The BCCI had seen a big backlash from the fans and the stakeholders for releasing the schedule of the ODI World Cup late while revealing the ticket details just weeks before the planned tournament. To add further embarrassment, BCCI and International Cricket Council (ICC) made further changes to the fixture list with India’s scheduled tie against Pakistan moving to Saturday, October 14. ALSO READ | CWC '23: Fitness of THESE two players key for India's campaign, says former Aussie batsman Tom Moody The tickets were sold out in minutes when the first phase began, were made available for matches, except for the knockouts, by the BCCI in August. The original phased approach of online sales (except for the knockouts) ended on September 3. However, no clarification was provided on why these 400,000 tickets were not part of the first phase of sale. Less than month to go The ODI World Cup will kick start in less than a month when England take on New Zealand in a repeat of the 2019 edition. The first match will take place at the iconic Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, October 5. India will kick start its World Cup journey on Sunday, October 8 against Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Interestingly, the World Cup warm-up matches will get underway in the final week of September. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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For the first time in international cricket, a transgender woman player will feature in ICC-related tournaments. Danielle McGahey, 29, is set to become the first transgender woman player to play in international cricket. The right-hand batter from Australia, who moved to Canada in 2020, had fulfilled the eligibility criteria for male-to-female (MTF) transition, per ICC.

McGahey is named in Canada’s squad for the Women's T20 Americas Qualifier, the pathway tournament to the T20 World Cup 2024.&nbsp;According to BBC Sport, the first to break this news, McGahey socially transitioned from male to female three years ago in 2020 before undergoing a medical transition in 2021.

Per an ICC statement released on Thursday, Danielle McGahey is eligible to feature in women’s international cricket after ticking all the requirements needed to participate.

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"We can confirm that Danielle went through the process as required under the ICC's Player Eligibility Regulations," an ICC spokesperson told ESPNcricinfo, "and as a result has been deemed eligible to participate in international women's cricket on the basis that she satisfies the MTF transgender eligibility criteria."

McGahey, who featured for Canada at the South American Women’s Championship held in October last year in Brazil, playing four games, said she is happy to represent her community at the international level in cricket.

"To be able to represent my community is something I never dreamed I would be able to do," McGahey told BBC Sport.

Meanwhile, the Americas Qualifiers will be played in Los Angeles, USA, from September 4 to 11, featuring Argentina, Brazil, Canada and hosts USA. The winner will cruise ahead to the global Qualifiers, where teams from other regional Qualifiers will fight for a place in next year’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.

<h2>ICC’s rules for transgender players</h2>

Cricket’s governing body (ICC) made changes to the Player Eligibility regulations in 2021. In Article 3, the term transgender (dealing with eligibility based on gender recognition) is defined as "individuals whose gender identity is different from the biological sex assigned to them at birth (whether they are pre- or post-puberty, and whether or not they have undergone any form of medical intervention)".

It further states that for a male transitioning to female, the testosterone levels are the key parameters and should be "less than 5 nmol/l (nanomole per litre) continuously for a period of at least 12 months and that she is ready, willing and able to continue to keep it below that level for so long as she continues to compete in the female category of competition".

However, as things stand, McGahey is eligible to feature in women’s international cricket and create history with her participation.

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For the first time in international cricket, a transgender woman player will feature in ICC-related tournaments. Danielle McGahey, 29, is set to become the first transgender woman player to play in international cricket.

For the first time in international cricket, a transgender woman player will feature in ICC-related tournaments. Danielle McGahey, 29, is set to become the first transgender woman player to play in international cricket. The right-hand batter from Australia, who moved to Canada in 2020, had fulfilled the eligibility criteria for male-to-female (MTF) transition, per ICC. McGahey is named in Canada’s squad for the Women's T20 Americas Qualifier, the pathway tournament to the T20 World Cup 2024. According to BBC Sport, the first to break this news, McGahey socially transitioned from male to female three years ago in 2020 before undergoing a medical transition in 2021. Per an ICC statement released on Thursday, Danielle McGahey is eligible to feature in women’s international cricket after ticking all the requirements needed to participate. ALSO READ: MLS: On-strike LA hotel staff ask Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Team to stay elsewhere ahead of Sunday tie vs LAFC "We can confirm that Danielle went through the process as required under the ICC's Player Eligibility Regulations," an ICC spokesperson told ESPNcricinfo, "and as a result has been deemed eligible to participate in international women's cricket on the basis that she satisfies the MTF transgender eligibility criteria." McGahey, who featured for Canada at the South American Women’s Championship held in October last year in Brazil, playing four games, said she is happy to represent her community at the international level in cricket. "To be able to represent my community is something I never dreamed I would be able to do," McGahey told BBC Sport. Meanwhile, the Americas Qualifiers will be played in Los Angeles, USA, from September 4 to 11, featuring Argentina, Brazil, Canada and hosts USA. The winner will cruise ahead to the global Qualifiers, where teams from other regional Qualifiers will fight for a place in next year’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. ICC’s rules for transgender players Cricket’s governing body (ICC) made changes to the Player Eligibility regulations in 2021. In Article 3, the term transgender (dealing with eligibility based on gender recognition) is defined as "individuals whose gender identity is different from the biological sex assigned to them at birth (whether they are pre- or post-puberty, and whether or not they have undergone any form of medical intervention)". It further states that for a male transitioning to female, the testosterone levels are the key parameters and should be "less than 5 nmol/l (nanomole per litre) continuously for a period of at least 12 months and that she is ready, willing and able to continue to keep it below that level for so long as she continues to compete in the female category of competition". However, as things stand, McGahey is eligible to feature in women’s international cricket and create history with her participation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Tickets to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 will go on general sale from Friday, August 25. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has invited cricket fans worldwide to India for the biggest Cricket World Cup ever, starting October 5.

Tickets to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 will go on general sale from Friday, August 25. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has invited cricket fans worldwide to India for the biggest Cricket World Cup ever, starting October 5. The final match will occur on November 19. ICC stated the World Cup tickets will go live in phases to manage the ticket demand and give all fans the best possible chance to witness the world's best players. The upcoming 2023 World Cup will be a fantastic showcase of the best international cricket talent. It will blend India's deep passion for the sport with the national pride of all participating countries, making it an unprecedented global sporting event. The countries participating in the ICC World Cup 2023 are Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. How to book tickets for ICC World Cup 2023? The first sale, featuring tickets for non-India warm-up contests and non-India event matches, will start at 08:00 PM IST on Friday, August 25. Fans can book their tickets at https://tickets.cricketworldcup.com. The World Cup will see top-class entertainment featuring global cricketing superstars, ICC stated in a media release. The process of distributing additional ticket sales will occur in several stages outlined below: August 30 from 08:00 PM IST onwards: India matches at Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram August 31 from 08:00 PM IST onwards: India matches at Chennai, Delhi and Pune September 1 from 08:00 PM IST onwards: India's matches at Dharamsala, Lucknow and Mumbai September 2 from 08:00 PM IST onwards: India's matches at Bengaluru and Kolkata September 3 from 08:00 PM IST onwards: India's match at Ahmedabad September 15 from 08:00 PM IST onwards: Semi-Finals and Final ALSO READ | World Athletics Championship: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for finals with 88.77m throw, seals Paris Games berth In the first sale, ICC will open the platform for the general sale of 44 non-India matches across ten world-class venues in ten host cities, which are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Dharamsala, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Kolkata, Mumbai and Pune. Then, the tickets for the warm-up matches hosted in Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram will go live. The largest cricket stadium in the world, located in Ahmedabad, will host a crucial occasion as the World Cup begins with a match between England and New Zealand. It is a repeat of the 2019 Final and is an event not to be missed. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the warm-up fixtures for all 10 participating teams in the ODI World Cup which is starting from October 5 in India. Each team will play two warm-up matches at three venues namely Hyderabad, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram in week preceding the tournament.

“The 10 teams will each play two official 50-over contests during the week leading up to the start of the World Cup on October 5, with matches to be held in three different cities across India,” said an official release by the ICC.

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“The matches will be held in Guwahati, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram between Friday 29 September and Tuesday 3 October and will provide teams with the perfect opportunity to acclimatise to the conditions they are expected to face during the World Cup. All matches in the warm-up round will start in the afternoon. All games will commence at 2:00pm IST and teams will be allowed to field all members of their 15-player squads during the matches,” it added.

Apart from 10 warm-up games, the World Cup will have 48 games, including two semi-finals and the final, in a round-robin format.

India will be playing its two warm-up games against defending champions England and Netherlands. The dates and venues for India's fixtures are September 30 and October 3 in Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram, respectively. Before the World Cup, India will also be taking part in the Asia Cup.

The regional tournament, which starts August 30, is being played in 50-over format this time as a practice tournament for the quadrennial event. India also announced its 17-man squad for Asia Cup recently and the same players, more or less, are expected to make it to the World Cup squad as well.&nbsp;

Being the host country, India are one of the favorites to win the tournament. They had last won the 50-over World Cup in 2011 while hosting it alongside Bangladesh.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the warm-up fixtures for all 10 participating teams in the ODI World Cup which is starting from October 5 in India. Each team will play two warm-up matches at three venues namely Hyderabad, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram in week preceding the tournament. “The 10 teams will each play two official 50-over contests during the week leading up to the start of the World Cup on October 5, with matches to be held in three different cities across India,” said an official release by the ICC. Also Read: Pakistan batsman Imam-ul-Haq fires warning to other teams ahead of Asia Cup and World Cup “The matches will be held in Guwahati, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram between Friday 29 September and Tuesday 3 October and will provide teams with the perfect opportunity to acclimatise to the conditions they are expected to face during the World Cup. All matches in the warm-up round will start in the afternoon. All games will commence at 2:00pm IST and teams will be allowed to field all members of their 15-player squads during the matches,” it added. Apart from 10 warm-up games, the World Cup will have 48 games, including two semi-finals and the final, in a round-robin format. India will be playing its two warm-up games against defending champions England and Netherlands. The dates and venues for India's fixtures are September 30 and October 3 in Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram, respectively. Before the World Cup, India will also be taking part in the Asia Cup. The regional tournament, which starts August 30, is being played in 50-over format this time as a practice tournament for the quadrennial event. India also announced its 17-man squad for Asia Cup recently and the same players, more or less, are expected to make it to the World Cup squad as well. Being the host country, India are one of the favorites to win the tournament. They had last won the 50-over World Cup in 2011 while hosting it alongside Bangladesh. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CWC 2023: ICC announces schedule for warm-up games, each team to play two matches

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla has made it clear that there won't be any more changes in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 schedule. Shukla made the comments in reply to Hyderabad Cricket Association's (HAC) recent request to provide a gap between back-to-back games marked for Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal in Hyderabad.

“I am in charge of the Hyderabad venue for the World Cup, if there will be any issue or anything, I will try to get it resolved. It is not easy to change the World Cup schedule, and it’s unlikely to happen. BCCI can’t change the schedule, teams, ICC and all involved can,” said Shukla.

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The statement came after an HCA official told news agency PTI that they have sent in a request to BCCI to reschedule consecutive games slated on October 9 (New Zealand vs Netherlands) and October 10 (Pakistan vs Sri Lanka). The HCA made the request after the city police cited security concerns in holding back-to-back games.

"I can't say it would be changed for sure but back-to-back games are not ideal. I mean if they (BCCI) are reconsidering that will be well and good. We will have to work with security agencies.&nbsp;

"Anyone would want a day in between two World Cup games. We are still engaging with security agencies to see if it is possible or not. At the same time, we are also keeping BCCI in the loop. The BCCI is completely aware of what we are trying to do," an HCA official had told PTI on condition of anonymity.

Notably, the World Cup schedule has&nbsp;already seen revisions with as many as nine games being rescheduled, including India vs Pakistan (from October 15 to October 14).&nbsp; The Pakistan-Sri Lanka fixture was also slated for October 12 in Hyderabad but was shifted to October 10 in a revised schedule, making it a consecutive game for the venue.

The schedule underwent changes as some matches clashed with festivals in the host cities during the game time. The timetable for the quadrennial event, which is marked to begin on October 5, was first released on June 28 - 100 days before the tournament - a historic late announcement.

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Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla has made it clear that there won't be any more changes in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 schedule. Shukla made the comments in reply to Hyderabad Cricket Association's (HAC) recent request to provide a gap between back-to-back games marked for Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal in Hyderabad. “I am in charge of the Hyderabad venue for the World Cup, if there will be any issue or anything, I will try to get it resolved. It is not easy to change the World Cup schedule, and it’s unlikely to happen. BCCI can’t change the schedule, teams, ICC and all involved can,” said Shukla. Also Read: Ruturaj Gaikwad, seamers guide India to 33-run win over Ireland in second T20I to bag series The statement came after an HCA official told news agency PTI that they have sent in a request to BCCI to reschedule consecutive games slated on October 9 (New Zealand vs Netherlands) and October 10 (Pakistan vs Sri Lanka). The HCA made the request after the city police cited security concerns in holding back-to-back games. "I can't say it would be changed for sure but back-to-back games are not ideal. I mean if they (BCCI) are reconsidering that will be well and good. We will have to work with security agencies. "Anyone would want a day in between two World Cup games. We are still engaging with security agencies to see if it is possible or not. At the same time, we are also keeping BCCI in the loop. The BCCI is completely aware of what we are trying to do," an HCA official had told PTI on condition of anonymity. Notably, the World Cup schedule has already seen revisions with as many as nine games being rescheduled, including India vs Pakistan (from October 15 to October 14). The Pakistan-Sri Lanka fixture was also slated for October 12 in Hyderabad but was shifted to October 10 in a revised schedule, making it a consecutive game for the venue. The schedule underwent changes as some matches clashed with festivals in the host cities during the game time. The timetable for the quadrennial event, which is marked to begin on October 5, was first released on June 28 - 100 days before the tournament - a historic late announcement. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Geoff Allardice, International Cricket Council (ICC) chief, has declared that the governing body is very close to announcing ICC Men's 50-over World Cup schedule. With the mega event slated to start in around four months, around October 5th, per previous reports, the final dates and venues are yet to be public.

This comment has come after Jay Shah - BCCI's secretary, during IPL 2023, said the home World Cup schedule will be announced on the sidelines of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) Final in London. However, as per a report in ESPNcricinfo, sources in the loop have announced the apex body will take one more week before breaking the final schedule to everyone.

As a matter of fact, the schedule for the Men's 50-over World Cup for the 2019 edition in England was announced 13 months before the first match, while for the edition before that in Australia and New Zealand in 2015, the schedule was made public exactly 18 months before.

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"I think even today (Wednesday), we might be receiving the schedule from the hosts, and we've just got a bit of consultation to do with all the participating teams and the broadcasters. Then we'll be publishing that as soon as we possibly can," Allardice told BBC's Test Match Special in an interview. "When we put on events, we very much work hand in hand with the hosts.

"And in some places, there's a lot of consultation that needs to take place, both within the cricket system and with governments, etc. There's a lot of responsibility on a host to deliver a good event, and they've got to go through the right checks and balances," Allardice added.

The ICC chief was responding to a question whether Pakistan's latest stance on their unwillingness to play any game at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is one of the reasons for the delay in announcing the schedule.

He said, "Until I see the schedule… I'm waiting, and I'm hoping that I'll see something in the next day or two on that."

"Our events team is very experienced at putting on cricket events in all different countries, and you control what you control.

"And I think that's the approach that our team is taking, and they're working on the things that they can progress for the event. The moment we have that information, we'll be pushing on it at a rate of knots."

Earlier, ICC members including Allardice were in Pakistan to discuss their participation amid reports of Men in Green opting to boycott the mega event in India owing to drama surrounding hosting of Asia Cup 2023.&nbsp;

Some reports even suggested the World Cup will begin on October 5th and end on November 19th.

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Geoff Allardice, International Cricket Council (ICC) chief, has declared that the governing body is very close to announcing ICC Men's 50-over World Cup schedule.

Geoff Allardice, International Cricket Council (ICC) chief, has declared that the governing body is very close to announcing ICC Men's 50-over World Cup schedule. With the mega event slated to start in around four months, around October 5th, per previous reports, the final dates and venues are yet to be public. This comment has come after Jay Shah - BCCI's secretary, during IPL 2023, said the home World Cup schedule will be announced on the sidelines of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) Final in London. However, as per a report in ESPNcricinfo, sources in the loop have announced the apex body will take one more week before breaking the final schedule to everyone. As a matter of fact, the schedule for the Men's 50-over World Cup for the 2019 edition in England was announced 13 months before the first match, while for the edition before that in Australia and New Zealand in 2015, the schedule was made public exactly 18 months before. ALSO READ: WTC Final, Day 2 - Preview: Following troubled start, clueless Indian team to aim for comeback "I think even today (Wednesday), we might be receiving the schedule from the hosts, and we've just got a bit of consultation to do with all the participating teams and the broadcasters. Then we'll be publishing that as soon as we possibly can," Allardice told BBC's Test Match Special in an interview. "When we put on events, we very much work hand in hand with the hosts. "And in some places, there's a lot of consultation that needs to take place, both within the cricket system and with governments, etc. There's a lot of responsibility on a host to deliver a good event, and they've got to go through the right checks and balances," Allardice added. The ICC chief was responding to a question whether Pakistan's latest stance on their unwillingness to play any game at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is one of the reasons for the delay in announcing the schedule. He said, "Until I see the schedule… I'm waiting, and I'm hoping that I'll see something in the next day or two on that." "Our events team is very experienced at putting on cricket events in all different countries, and you control what you control. "And I think that's the approach that our team is taking, and they're working on the things that they can progress for the event. The moment we have that information, we'll be pushing on it at a rate of knots." Earlier, ICC members including Allardice were in Pakistan to discuss their participation amid reports of Men in Green opting to boycott the mega event in India owing to drama surrounding hosting of Asia Cup 2023. Some reports even suggested the World Cup will begin on October 5th and end on November 19th. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

ICC chief Geoff Allardice confirms schedule for 2023 World Cup to be out 'as soon as possible'

With around three months to go before the start of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, the final schedule is yet to be out. With ICC and hosts organiser BCCI finalising nitty-gritty’s as things stand, the latest reports suggest the much-awaited announcement could finally be out on June 27 during an event in Mumbai.

Per an invite shared by the ICC, an event in Mumbai will take place next week with a ‘key announcement’ around the 2023 ODI World Cup, tentatively scheduled from October 5 to November 19.

While eight of the ten teams are confirmed, including the hosts India, its neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, alongside England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, the fight for the remaining two spots is ongoing in the World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe.

Alongside the dates and fixtures, a final announcement about the venues is also likely.

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Earlier reports suggested that Pakistan's disagreement with playing at certain venues is one of the reasons why the schedule announcement got delayed. According to the tentative schedule, Pakistan is supposed to play Australia in Bengaluru on October 20 and Afghanistan three days later on October 23 in Chennai. However, the PCB asked to swap venues for these two games, which later was denied by both the ICC and BCCI.

Besides, the PCB also shared its reservation over playing India in the high-octane clash on October 15 at the newly-built Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Indian board, in its response, denied this request too.

Meanwhile, the marquee ten-team tournament will be played in the Round-Robin format as it was during the previous edition in England in 2019, with all teams playing against each other to determine the top four – who will then play in the semis.

While the final will take place in Ahmedabad, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and either the Eden Gardens in Kolkata or the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai could host both semi-finals.

<h2>India’s Road to the 2023 ODI World Cup</h2>

Team India will to fly to the Caribbean Islands for a ten-match tour, including two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is. Following that, India will travel to Ireland for a short three-match T20Is before participating in the Asia Cup 2023 (co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka). Per the FTP, India will next host Australia for a three-match ODIs before hosting the 2023 ODI World Cup.

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With around three months to go before the start of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, the final schedule is yet to be out. With ICC and hosts organiser BCCI finalising nitty-gritty’s as things stand, the latest reports suggest the much-awaited announcement could finally be out on June 27 during an event in Mumbai.

With around three months to go before the start of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, the final schedule is yet to be out. With ICC and hosts organiser BCCI finalising nitty-gritty’s as things stand, the latest reports suggest the much-awaited announcement could finally be out on June 27 during an event in Mumbai. Per an invite shared by the ICC, an event in Mumbai will take place next week with a ‘key announcement’ around the 2023 ODI World Cup, tentatively scheduled from October 5 to November 19. While eight of the ten teams are confirmed, including the hosts India, its neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, alongside England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, the fight for the remaining two spots is ongoing in the World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe. Alongside the dates and fixtures, a final announcement about the venues is also likely. ALSO READ: '70% fit' Jasprit Bumrah could be ready for Ireland T20Is in August - Reports Earlier reports suggested that Pakistan's disagreement with playing at certain venues is one of the reasons why the schedule announcement got delayed. According to the tentative schedule, Pakistan is supposed to play Australia in Bengaluru on October 20 and Afghanistan three days later on October 23 in Chennai. However, the PCB asked to swap venues for these two games, which later was denied by both the ICC and BCCI. Besides, the PCB also shared its reservation over playing India in the high-octane clash on October 15 at the newly-built Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Indian board, in its response, denied this request too. Meanwhile, the marquee ten-team tournament will be played in the Round-Robin format as it was during the previous edition in England in 2019, with all teams playing against each other to determine the top four – who will then play in the semis. While the final will take place in Ahmedabad, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and either the Eden Gardens in Kolkata or the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai could host both semi-finals. India’s Road to the 2023 ODI World Cup Team India will to fly to the Caribbean Islands for a ten-match tour, including two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is. Following that, India will travel to Ireland for a short three-match T20Is before participating in the Asia Cup 2023 (co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka). Per the FTP, India will next host Australia for a three-match ODIs before hosting the 2023 ODI World Cup. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

ICC to announce 2023 ODI World Cup schedule on June 27 - Reports

The much-awaited ICC ODI World Cup 2023 schedule continues to be in spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The schedule which was announced after much delay in the first place has already undergone some changes and now Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is asking for some more.

The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Uppal, after the revised schedule, is slated to host two games back-to-back, i.e. New Zealand vs Netherlands on October 9 and Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on October 10. The HCA has now written to Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) saying that it needs gap to host the two games, reported media outlet the Indian Express.

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The request from HCA comes after Hyderabad Police flagged security issues in hosting games on consecutive days. Earlier, Pakistan-Sri Lanka fixture was slated for October 12 but a change in schedule made it a consecutive game for Hyderabad.

The schedule for the quadrennial event which is marked to begin on October 5 was first released on June 28 - 100 days before the tournament - a historic late announcement. The schedule then underwent changes as some matches clashed with festivals in the host cities during the game time.

A couple of matches which were revised in the schedule were India vs Pakistan from October 15 to October 14 as the former date coincides with Navaratri - a huge festival in host city Ahmedabad. This change prompted BCCI to reschedule Pakistan's match in Hyderabad from October 12 to October 10. The logic for change was to ensure enough time availability for rest, travel and practice before the next game.

Another important game which went under date change in revised schedule was England vs Pakistan in Kolkata. The game, in the original schedule, was marked for November 12 - the day of Kali Puja - one of the biggest festivals in Kolkata. After the host city police cited security concerns, the game date was changed to November 11.

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The much-awaited ICC ODI World Cup 2023 schedule continues to be in spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The schedule which was announced after much delay in the first place has already undergone some changes and now Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is asking for some more.

The much-awaited ICC ODI World Cup 2023 schedule continues to be in spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The schedule which was announced after much delay in the first place has already undergone some changes and now Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) is asking for some more. The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Uppal, after the revised schedule, is slated to host two games back-to-back, i.e. New Zealand vs Netherlands on October 9 and Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on October 10. The HCA has now written to Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) saying that it needs gap to host the two games, reported media outlet the Indian Express. Also Read: ICC unveils mascots for Cricket World Cup 2023, fans set to name them in engaging process The request from HCA comes after Hyderabad Police flagged security issues in hosting games on consecutive days. Earlier, Pakistan-Sri Lanka fixture was slated for October 12 but a change in schedule made it a consecutive game for Hyderabad. The schedule for the quadrennial event which is marked to begin on October 5 was first released on June 28 - 100 days before the tournament - a historic late announcement. The schedule then underwent changes as some matches clashed with festivals in the host cities during the game time. A couple of matches which were revised in the schedule were India vs Pakistan from October 15 to October 14 as the former date coincides with Navaratri - a huge festival in host city Ahmedabad. This change prompted BCCI to reschedule Pakistan's match in Hyderabad from October 12 to October 10. The logic for change was to ensure enough time availability for rest, travel and practice before the next game. Another important game which went under date change in revised schedule was England vs Pakistan in Kolkata. The game, in the original schedule, was marked for November 12 - the day of Kali Puja - one of the biggest festivals in Kolkata. After the host city police cited security concerns, the game date was changed to November 11. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Russia on Friday (August 18) announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor who has sought arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sanctions have also been announced against British ministers who have fiercely opposed Russian offensive in Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Ministry denounced the "unwavering military support from London" to Kyiv and "the aggressive implementation... of a hostile anti-Russian policy". The step from Russia has come almost a year and a half of the conflict in Ukraine.

The ICC's Karim Khan, who is British, issued an arrest warrant for Putin in March on the accusation of having unlawfully deported Ukrainian children.

Russia is not a member of the ICC. It has said that warrant against Putin is "void". In May, the ICC said that it was "undeterred" after Russia included Khan in a wanted list over his issuance of the warrant.

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Russia said&nbsp;54 people had been added to the sanctions list which has targetted British citizens.

The list includes sports minister Lucy Fraser "who is actively pushing for the international sporting isolation of Russia, and the British Deputy Defence Minister Annabel Goldie, who is responsible for delivering weapons to Ukraine," the statement read.

Journalists have been sanctioned as well. These are from the BBC, the Guardian and the Daily Telegraph. The journalists have been accused by Moscow of being "involved" in "disseminating false information" about Russia and in "supporting information and propaganda activities" by Kyiv.&nbsp;

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Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. After initial success, Russia troops had to retreat from many regions because of the counterattacks by the Ukrainian forces.

Western countries, led by the US, have poured millions and millions of dollars in military, as well as humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The United Kingdom has been one of the main financial and military supporters.

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Meanwhile, Russia-ally Belarus has warned of a nuclear strike in case of an "aggression" by NATO allies at its border. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made the threat. His remarks were directed at Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. These countries are members of NATO and have expressed their concern against Belarus for providing shelter to the Wagner troops.

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Russia on Friday (August 18) announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor who has sought arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sanctions have also been announced against British ministers who have fiercely opposed Russian offensive in Ukraine.

Russia on Friday (August 18) announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor who has sought arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sanctions have also been announced against British ministers who have fiercely opposed Russian offensive in Ukraine. Russian Foreign Ministry denounced the "unwavering military support from London" to Kyiv and "the aggressive implementation... of a hostile anti-Russian policy". The step from Russia has come almost a year and a half of the conflict in Ukraine. The ICC's Karim Khan, who is British, issued an arrest warrant for Putin in March on the accusation of having unlawfully deported Ukrainian children. Russia is not a member of the ICC. It has said that warrant against Putin is "void". In May, the ICC said that it was "undeterred" after Russia included Khan in a wanted list over his issuance of the warrant. Watch | Russia behind North Korea's ICBM programme? | WION Fineprint × Russia said 54 people had been added to the sanctions list which has targetted British citizens. The list includes sports minister Lucy Fraser "who is actively pushing for the international sporting isolation of Russia, and the British Deputy Defence Minister Annabel Goldie, who is responsible for delivering weapons to Ukraine," the statement read. Journalists have been sanctioned as well. These are from the BBC, the Guardian and the Daily Telegraph. The journalists have been accused by Moscow of being "involved" in "disseminating false information" about Russia and in "supporting information and propaganda activities" by Kyiv. Also Read | Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko threatens nuclear weapons strike in response to aggression Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. After initial success, Russia troops had to retreat from many regions because of the counterattacks by the Ukrainian forces. Western countries, led by the US, have poured millions and millions of dollars in military, as well as humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The United Kingdom has been one of the main financial and military supporters. Belarus threatens nuclear strike Meanwhile, Russia-ally Belarus has warned of a nuclear strike in case of an "aggression" by NATO allies at its border. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made the threat. His remarks were directed at Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. These countries are members of NATO and have expressed their concern against Belarus for providing shelter to the Wagner troops. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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India's&nbsp;cricket&nbsp;board&nbsp;earned a surplus of around $1.5 billion in the five years to 2021-22, the country's parliament heard during a rare look into the sporting body's finances.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;Board&nbsp;of Control for&nbsp;Cricket&nbsp;in&nbsp;India&nbsp;(BCCI) does not typically publish its finances in detail.

But it is known to be one of the world's most lucrative governing bodies thanks to&nbsp;India's diehard love of the game and periodic bidding wars over broadcast rights.&nbsp;

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A government minister listed recent BCCI earnings in parliament on Tuesday which revealed revenue of $919 million and expenditure of $370 million for the year to March 2022, leaving a surplus of $549 million.

It was the&nbsp;board's biggest surplus out of the five years from 2017-18, with earnings of $3.3 billion and $1.8 billion in expenses for the same period.

The all-powerful BCCI is often said to call the shots in world&nbsp;cricket&nbsp;due to their outsized wealth compared to other national&nbsp;cricket&nbsp;boards.&nbsp;

The BCCI also stands to earn approximately $230 million per year between 2024-27 -- or 38.5 percent of the International&nbsp;Cricket&nbsp;Council's annual earnings of $600 million, according to ESPN Cricinfo.

Last year, the BCCI sold its media rights for the wildly popular Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament for a whopping $6.2 billion.

The&nbsp;board&nbsp;has recently floated a tender for media rights for its international and domestic matches which is set to reap another huge windfall.&nbsp;

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India's cricket board earned a surplus of around $1.5 billion in the five years to 2021-22, the country's parliament heard during a rare look into the sporting body's finances.

India's cricket board earned a surplus of around $1.5 billion in the five years to 2021-22, the country's parliament heard during a rare look into the sporting body's finances. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) does not typically publish its finances in detail. But it is known to be one of the world's most lucrative governing bodies thanks to India's diehard love of the game and periodic bidding wars over broadcast rights. Also Read: India vs WI: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma break long-standing records during win in third T20I A government minister listed recent BCCI earnings in parliament on Tuesday which revealed revenue of $919 million and expenditure of $370 million for the year to March 2022, leaving a surplus of $549 million. It was the board's biggest surplus out of the five years from 2017-18, with earnings of $3.3 billion and $1.8 billion in expenses for the same period. The all-powerful BCCI is often said to call the shots in world cricket due to their outsized wealth compared to other national cricket boards. The BCCI also stands to earn approximately $230 million per year between 2024-27 -- or 38.5 percent of the International Cricket Council's annual earnings of $600 million, according to ESPN Cricinfo. Last year, the BCCI sold its media rights for the wildly popular Indian Premier League Twenty20 tournament for a whopping $6.2 billion. The board has recently floated a tender for media rights for its international and domestic matches which is set to reap another huge windfall. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Recently-retired England fast bowler Stuart Broad has hit out at the International Cricket Council (ICC) over penalties for slow over rates. Notably, England were docked 19 points out of their total of 28 and could manage only nine points from the Ashes 2023. Australia were also docked 10 points and got 18 in total after the series ended in a 2-2 stalemate.

“It diminishes the relevance of the World Test Championship, to be honest,” Broad told the Daily Mail.

“It’s been one of the most entertaining series of all time and for England to come out with nine points from a possible 60, the system’s wrong and needs looking at,” he added.

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As per the ICC rules, one point gets docked from the total points for each over bowled less in the stipulated time by the teams.

After the series, England were found short of a combined 19 overs in four Tests out of five while Australia were found short of 10 overs, all during the rain-marred Old Trafford Test, hence a 10-point deduction. Apart from WTC points, the teams are also fined their match fee, which is five per cent for each over short.&nbsp;

After taking the docked points into account, Australia currently stand in third position on the WTC leader table and England are in fifth place.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, meanwhile, thinks that the officials need to make players move around a bit more to reduce the lost time.

“I think the umpires need to start just getting the players around more. Getting them ready, getting them organised, making sure the batter’s ready to face up, making sure the bowler is at the end of his mark when the batsman gets back to his crease. We’ve got to find a way not to be losing so much time in these games,” he said on an episode of ICC Review.

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Recently-retired England fast bowler Stuart Broad has hit out at the International Cricket Council (ICC) over penalties for slow over rates. Notably, England were docked 19 points out of their total of 28 and could manage only nine points from the Ashes 2023.

Recently-retired England fast bowler Stuart Broad has hit out at the International Cricket Council (ICC) over penalties for slow over rates. Notably, England were docked 19 points out of their total of 28 and could manage only nine points from the Ashes 2023. Australia were also docked 10 points and got 18 in total after the series ended in a 2-2 stalemate. “It diminishes the relevance of the World Test Championship, to be honest,” Broad told the Daily Mail. “It’s been one of the most entertaining series of all time and for England to come out with nine points from a possible 60, the system’s wrong and needs looking at,” he added. Also Read: Ravi Ashwin picks Tilak Varma as potential ODI World Cup backup for India As per the ICC rules, one point gets docked from the total points for each over bowled less in the stipulated time by the teams. After the series, England were found short of a combined 19 overs in four Tests out of five while Australia were found short of 10 overs, all during the rain-marred Old Trafford Test, hence a 10-point deduction. Apart from WTC points, the teams are also fined their match fee, which is five per cent for each over short. After taking the docked points into account, Australia currently stand in third position on the WTC leader table and England are in fifth place. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, meanwhile, thinks that the officials need to make players move around a bit more to reduce the lost time. “I think the umpires need to start just getting the players around more. Getting them ready, getting them organised, making sure the batter’s ready to face up, making sure the bowler is at the end of his mark when the batsman gets back to his crease. We’ve got to find a way not to be losing so much time in these games,” he said on an episode of ICC Review. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Former England pacer Stuart Broad hits out at ICC for slow over rate penalties in Ashes

With ICC ODI World Cup just about two months away, many of the Indian stars might be looking at their last 50-over world cup. Among those who may not feature in the next edition four years later are skipper Rohit Sharma and ace batsman Virat Kohli.&nbsp;

Rohit, aged 36, recently spoke about the USA co-hosting the T20I World Cup next year and that he's looking forward to it. The Indian skipper, in a video shared on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, confirmed that he'll be playing in the next year's tournament at least.&nbsp;

“More than just going and enjoying, there is another reason to come here (in the USA). Because you know the World Cup is coming. In June, there will be the T20 World Cup (2024) happening in this part of the world. So, I'm pretty sure everyone is excited. So ya, we look forward to that,” Rohit said.

Notably, the last two games of India's ongoing five-T20I series will be held in the USA.

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While it seems less likely that Rohit would be around for the next ODI World Cup in 2027, he certainly can play shortest format for couple more years. The skipper, in recent times, had also acknowledged that it is not possible to play all formats for some players and that he is one of those players.

"At the moment I think it was made clear in the past that it's a 50-over World Cup year for us. And for some of the guys, it's not possible to play all formats. If you look at the schedule, there were back-to-back matches, so we decided on just looking at some players' workload that we wanted to make sure that they get enough break time and manage them. I definitely fall in that (category) as well," Rohit had told reporters in a press conference.

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With ICC ODI World Cup just about two months away, many of the Indian stars might be looking at their last 50-over world cup. Among those who may not feature in the next edition four years later are skipper Rohit Sharma and ace batsman Virat Kohli.

With ICC ODI World Cup just about two months away, many of the Indian stars might be looking at their last 50-over world cup. Among those who may not feature in the next edition four years later are skipper Rohit Sharma and ace batsman Virat Kohli. Rohit, aged 36, recently spoke about the USA co-hosting the T20I World Cup next year and that he's looking forward to it. The Indian skipper, in a video shared on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, confirmed that he'll be playing in the next year's tournament at least. “More than just going and enjoying, there is another reason to come here (in the USA). Because you know the World Cup is coming. In June, there will be the T20 World Cup (2024) happening in this part of the world. So, I'm pretty sure everyone is excited. So ya, we look forward to that,” Rohit said. Notably, the last two games of India's ongoing five-T20I series will be held in the USA. Also Read: India vs WI: 'Suryakumar Yadav will have to...,' Aakash Chopra puts SKY in hotspot ahead of 2nd T20I While it seems less likely that Rohit would be around for the next ODI World Cup in 2027, he certainly can play shortest format for couple more years. The skipper, in recent times, had also acknowledged that it is not possible to play all formats for some players and that he is one of those players. "At the moment I think it was made clear in the past that it's a 50-over World Cup year for us. And for some of the guys, it's not possible to play all formats. If you look at the schedule, there were back-to-back matches, so we decided on just looking at some players' workload that we wanted to make sure that they get enough break time and manage them. I definitely fall in that (category) as well," Rohit had told reporters in a press conference. Meanwhile, India are currently touring West Indies for a full-fledged tour of two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is. The visitors have already won the Test and ODI series but are trailing 1-0 in the five-match T20I series. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), following the latest high-profile meeting, including the Pakistan government,&nbsp;is said to have agreed to travel to India for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 but on one condition – only if ICC in consultation with the Indian Cricket Board writes to them guaranteeing security.

The PCB will send its security delegation team to India, mostly likely in the 3rd week of August, as the Indian Board is yet to re-announce the revised World Cup 2023 schedule. With the mega tournament set to commence in less than two months time, the BCCI, upon receiving requests from several unnamed boards over logistics, was forced to make last minute changes to the dates.

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The marquee clash between India and Pakistan is one of them. While earlier, the match was scheduled to take place on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, the new date is said to be a day earlier, i.e. October 14 at the same venue. Both boards – the BCCI and PCB have agreed on the same.&nbsp;

Besides, the Pakistan-Sri Lanka match that was supposed to get underway on October 12 in Hyderabad will now take place at the same venue on October 10, giving Pakistan team more to prepare for the high-octane clash against India.

With two matches already scheduled for Saturday, October 14 (Bangladesh vs New Zealand and Afghanistan vs England), India vs Pakistan will be third game of the day. 
 
Meanwhile, as per latest reports, in a meeting chaired by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, discussions around raising national cricket team's security during the World Cup 2023 with the governing body (ICC) also took place.

<h2>India-Pakistan set for early World Cup clash</h2>

The fans don't have to wait until October 14 to see the mega clash get underway, as India and Pakistan will face off earlier on September 2 in Colombo during the Group Stage game of Asia Cup 2023. Paired alongside Nepal in Group A, India and Pakistan are expected to cross paths more than once in the six-team tournament.

While the Indian Cricket Team will play West Indies and Ireland before entering the Asia Cup, the Pakistan team will take on Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka, starting August 22.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), following the latest high-profile meeting, including the Pakistan government, is said to have agreed to travel to India for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 but on one condition – only if ICC in consultation with the Indian Cricket Board writes to them guaranteeing security.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), following the latest high-profile meeting, including the Pakistan government, is said to have agreed to travel to India for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 but on one condition – only if ICC in consultation with the Indian Cricket Board writes to them guaranteeing security. The PCB will send its security delegation team to India, mostly likely in the 3rd week of August, as the Indian Board is yet to re-announce the revised World Cup 2023 schedule. With the mega tournament set to commence in less than two months time, the BCCI, upon receiving requests from several unnamed boards over logistics, was forced to make last minute changes to the dates. ALSO READ: Ijaz Butt, former Pakistan keeper who was PCB chief during tumultous period, passes away at 85 The marquee clash between India and Pakistan is one of them. While earlier, the match was scheduled to take place on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, the new date is said to be a day earlier, i.e. October 14 at the same venue. Both boards – the BCCI and PCB have agreed on the same. Besides, the Pakistan-Sri Lanka match that was supposed to get underway on October 12 in Hyderabad will now take place at the same venue on October 10, giving Pakistan team more to prepare for the high-octane clash against India. With two matches already scheduled for Saturday, October 14 (Bangladesh vs New Zealand and Afghanistan vs England), India vs Pakistan will be third game of the day. Meanwhile, as per latest reports, in a meeting chaired by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, discussions around raising national cricket team's security during the World Cup 2023 with the governing body (ICC) also took place. India-Pakistan set for early World Cup clash The fans don't have to wait until October 14 to see the mega clash get underway, as India and Pakistan will face off earlier on September 2 in Colombo during the Group Stage game of Asia Cup 2023. Paired alongside Nepal in Group A, India and Pakistan are expected to cross paths more than once in the six-team tournament. While the Indian Cricket Team will play West Indies and Ireland before entering the Asia Cup, the Pakistan team will take on Afghanistan in a three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka, starting August 22. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

CWC 2023: Pakistan will travel to India only after getting security guarantee from ICC - Sources

The International Cricket Council (ICC) reconnaissance team has arrived in India for the inspection of all the ODI World Cup venues with the marquee event set to start in little over two months. The ICC team will inspect all the venues for the ODI World Cup along with the venues for the warm-up matches. The team consisting of security, events, and broadcast experts, has already started their assessment of the venues.

<h2>ICC team in India</h2>

The reconnaissance team started their inspection with Wankhede Stadium, one of the venues for the semifinal, and landed in Ahmedabad. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be an important venue for the tournament as it will host the opening match on October 5 and the World Cup final on November 19. The team had a satisfactory experience at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and were pleased with the preparations for the big event.

"They are extremely happy with our planning; the only thing left to address from our side is the ticketing issue. We have called an Apex Council meeting on Monday to decide on pricing, and we will inform the BCCI accordingly," said Amol Kale, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president.

<h2>ICC team in South India</h2>

The team was also in South India recently and kept an eye on three venues including the Chepauk in Chennai on July 26, Trivandrum Stadium (the venue for the warm-up games) on July 27, and the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The ICC team was satisfied with the preparations for the World Cup and has given the green light for the venues to host the matches.

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"They seemed satisfied with our facilities. We look forward to hearing from them if they have anything in mind. They will write to us," said a Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) official about Chepauk.

The team suggested a few modifications for the corporate boxes and player areas at the Trivandrum ground.

The ODI World Cup will start on Thursday, October 5 as defending champions England take on New Zealand in a repeat of the last edition's final. The Indian team will take guards on Sunday, October 8 against Australia in Chennai while they will take on Pakistan on Sunday, October 15 (as things stand).

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) reconnaissance team has arrived in India for the inspection of all the ODI World Cup venues with the marquee event set to start in little over two months.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) reconnaissance team has arrived in India for the inspection of all the ODI World Cup venues with the marquee event set to start in little over two months. The ICC team will inspect all the venues for the ODI World Cup along with the venues for the warm-up matches. The team consisting of security, events, and broadcast experts, has already started their assessment of the venues. ICC team in India The reconnaissance team started their inspection with Wankhede Stadium, one of the venues for the semifinal, and landed in Ahmedabad. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be an important venue for the tournament as it will host the opening match on October 5 and the World Cup final on November 19. The team had a satisfactory experience at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and were pleased with the preparations for the big event. "They are extremely happy with our planning; the only thing left to address from our side is the ticketing issue. We have called an Apex Council meeting on Monday to decide on pricing, and we will inform the BCCI accordingly," said Amol Kale, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president. ICC team in South India The team was also in South India recently and kept an eye on three venues including the Chepauk in Chennai on July 26, Trivandrum Stadium (the venue for the warm-up games) on July 27, and the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The ICC team was satisfied with the preparations for the World Cup and has given the green light for the venues to host the matches. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli can score as quickly as guys you call six hitters: Curtly Ambrose praises India legend "They seemed satisfied with our facilities. We look forward to hearing from them if they have anything in mind. They will write to us," said a Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) official about Chepauk. The team suggested a few modifications for the corporate boxes and player areas at the Trivandrum ground. The ODI World Cup will start on Thursday, October 5 as defending champions England take on New Zealand in a repeat of the last edition's final. The Indian team will take guards on Sunday, October 8 against Australia in Chennai while they will take on Pakistan on Sunday, October 15 (as things stand). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: ICC team in India for venue inspection; to visit all 12 stadiums

Next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by former two-time winners West Indies and newcomers USA from June 4 to 30, 2024, per the latest reports. Cricket's apex body - the ICC, is understood to have inspected several venues in the USA that will stage international cricket matches for the first time.&nbsp;

While Florida remains the only venue that hosted cricket matches in the past, Morrisville, Dallas and New York are looked upon as other potential grounds.&nbsp;

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Given Lauderhill in Florida is slated to stage the final two T20Is between India and West Indies in a fortnight, Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Church Street Park in Morrisville and Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, New York, are yet to get international venue status by ICC - something that is important to international cricket matches. Meanwhile, Morrisville and Dallas are currently hosting the inaugural edition of Major League Cricket (MLC) in the country.

In consultation with Cricket West Indies and the USA, the ICC will take the final call on the venues in the coming months.

<h2>Teams, format and Moto</h2>

The 20-team tournament will see hosts West Indies and the USA - the top eight teams at the previous edition - India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and the Netherlands getting qualified directly for the Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Alongside them, Bangladesh and Afghanistan - on the virtue of their T20I rankings also made the cut.&nbsp;

Besides these 12 teams, three more, including Ireland and Scotland (for securing the top two spots in Europe Region Qualifier) and Papua New Guinea (PNG), made the list after guaranteeing a first-place finish in East Asia-Pacific Qualifier.

With 15 out of the 20 slots filled, the remaining five will get determined from Qualifiers from the Americas (for one spot), Africa (two) and Asia (two) in the coming months.

Meanwhile, unlike the format in the previous two editions, this tournament will see a new one in place. All 20 teams will get divided into groups of four, with each group containing five teams.&nbsp;

The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 round, where four teams will again be placed into two groups, and the top two sides there will further move to the semis.&nbsp;

For those wondering why the USA got the hosting rights for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2024, the ICC has two major reasons behind it - with the first being the board finding North America has a potential future market, and second to push cricket's case to get included in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028.

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Next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by former two-time winners West Indies and newcomers USA from June 4 to 30, 2024, per the latest reports. Cricket's apex body - the ICC, is understood to have inspected several venues in the USA that will stage international cricket matches for the first time.

Next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by former two-time winners West Indies and newcomers USA from June 4 to 30, 2024, per the latest reports. Cricket's apex body - the ICC, is understood to have inspected several venues in the USA that will stage international cricket matches for the first time. While Florida remains the only venue that hosted cricket matches in the past, Morrisville, Dallas and New York are looked upon as other potential grounds. ALSO READ: Papua New Guinea seal 2024 T20 World Cup Qualification, join Ireland, Scotland in 20-team tournament Given Lauderhill in Florida is slated to stage the final two T20Is between India and West Indies in a fortnight, Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Church Street Park in Morrisville and Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, New York, are yet to get international venue status by ICC - something that is important to international cricket matches. Meanwhile, Morrisville and Dallas are currently hosting the inaugural edition of Major League Cricket (MLC) in the country. In consultation with Cricket West Indies and the USA, the ICC will take the final call on the venues in the coming months. Teams, format and Moto The 20-team tournament will see hosts West Indies and the USA - the top eight teams at the previous edition - India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and the Netherlands getting qualified directly for the Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Alongside them, Bangladesh and Afghanistan - on the virtue of their T20I rankings also made the cut. Besides these 12 teams, three more, including Ireland and Scotland (for securing the top two spots in Europe Region Qualifier) and Papua New Guinea (PNG), made the list after guaranteeing a first-place finish in East Asia-Pacific Qualifier. With 15 out of the 20 slots filled, the remaining five will get determined from Qualifiers from the Americas (for one spot), Africa (two) and Asia (two) in the coming months. Meanwhile, unlike the format in the previous two editions, this tournament will see a new one in place. All 20 teams will get divided into groups of four, with each group containing five teams. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8 round, where four teams will again be placed into two groups, and the top two sides there will further move to the semis. For those wondering why the USA got the hosting rights for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2024, the ICC has two major reasons behind it - with the first being the board finding North America has a potential future market, and second to push cricket's case to get included in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Mayalsia's Syazrul Idrus has re-written the record for best bowling figures in a T20 International. Idrus took seven wickets for eight runs to register the first ever seven-for in a T20I to set a new record for best bowling figures. The Malaysian bowler made the record against China in a ICC T20 World Cup Asia B Qualifier match.

All the seven wickets were bowled as the bowler constantly swung the ball into the batsmen. His figures after this sensational performance read 4-1-8-7. Idrus' figures are also the best ever in T20 cricket overall, including all the franchise-based cricket leagues all over the world.

The previous record for best bowling figures in a T20 innings (overall) was with Leicestershire's Colin Ackermann who had also taken seven wickets but for 18 runs. Ackermann had recorded the figures in a Vitality Blast T20 match in 2019 against Birmingham Bears.

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As for international T20s, Idrus broke the record of Nigeria's Peter Aho. The Nigerian had taken six wickets for five runs against Sierra Leone in 2021. Talking about full members, the record for best bowling figures in a T20I inning resides with India's Deepak Chahar. The Indian had taken 6 for 7 against Bangladesh in 2019.&nbsp;

Overall, Chahar has joint third best bowling figures in a T20I - after Idrus and Aho - alongside Uganda's Dinesh Nakrani, who had recorded the same figures as Chahar against Lesotho in 2021.&nbsp;

As for the match between Chain and Malaysia, there wasn't much left to do for anyone after Idrus' magical spell. Having won the toss, China decided to bat first and scored 12 runs without losing wicket before getting bowled out for a mere total of 23.

While chasing, Malaysia also lost two wickets for three runs but Virandeep scored 19 off just 14 to see his side home in 4.5 overs.

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Mayalsia's Syazrul Idrus has re-written the record for best bowling figures in a T20 International. Idrus took seven wickets for eight runs to register the first ever seven-for in a T20I to set a new record for best bowling figures.

Mayalsia's Syazrul Idrus has re-written the record for best bowling figures in a T20 International. Idrus took seven wickets for eight runs to register the first ever seven-for in a T20I to set a new record for best bowling figures. The Malaysian bowler made the record against China in a ICC T20 World Cup Asia B Qualifier match. All the seven wickets were bowled as the bowler constantly swung the ball into the batsmen. His figures after this sensational performance read 4-1-8-7. Idrus' figures are also the best ever in T20 cricket overall, including all the franchise-based cricket leagues all over the world. The previous record for best bowling figures in a T20 innings (overall) was with Leicestershire's Colin Ackermann who had also taken seven wickets but for 18 runs. Ackermann had recorded the figures in a Vitality Blast T20 match in 2019 against Birmingham Bears. Also Read: Ashes 2023: 'If we win at The Oval, it will be morale victory' - Brook after Australia's Manchester escape As for international T20s, Idrus broke the record of Nigeria's Peter Aho. The Nigerian had taken six wickets for five runs against Sierra Leone in 2021. Talking about full members, the record for best bowling figures in a T20I inning resides with India's Deepak Chahar. The Indian had taken 6 for 7 against Bangladesh in 2019. Overall, Chahar has joint third best bowling figures in a T20I - after Idrus and Aho - alongside Uganda's Dinesh Nakrani, who had recorded the same figures as Chahar against Lesotho in 2021. As for the match between Chain and Malaysia, there wasn't much left to do for anyone after Idrus' magical spell. Having won the toss, China decided to bat first and scored 12 runs without losing wicket before getting bowled out for a mere total of 23. While chasing, Malaysia also lost two wickets for three runs but Virandeep scored 19 off just 14 to see his side home in 4.5 overs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday, July 25 confirmed Harmanpreet Kaur’s two-match suspension after&nbsp;breaking the stumps following her dismissal in the third ODI against Bangladesh on Saturday. The decision comes after an independent panel investigated the matter reported by the match referee and as a consequence she will not be available for India’s next two international matches. The incident also saw Bangladesh miss out on a historic moment as the third contest ended in a tie and thereby the series ended 1-1.

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“India women's team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has been suspended for the next two international matches following two separate breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct,” read an ICC release on Tuesday.

Harmanpreet has been was fined 50 per cent of her match fee for the level 2 offence and received three demerit points on her disciplinary record.

<h2>What was the incident?</h2>

Harmanpreet vented her anger after being judged out by the umpire and hit the stumps with the bat. Harmanpreet was furious at the umpires as she thought she was not out. On the fourth ball of the 34th over, Harmanpreet was caught out in the slip region though she thought the ball had not touched the bat. An angry Harmanpreet stared at the umpire Tanvir Ahmed and was seen returning to the pavilion with an angry reaction. She would later term the incident pathetic as India failed to win the match and thereby the series. The match was tied and the series drawn.

“A lot of learning from this game. Even apart from the cricket, the type of umpiring that was happening there, we were very surprised," Harmanpreet said after the thrilling contest.

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India were 160/3 when Harmanpreet was given out and the team still had six wickets in hand while needing 66 runs to win. However, a titanic collapse almost saw India lose the match as they went from 216/6 to 217/9 in a blink of an eye.

While winning the series could have scripted history for Bangladesh, they still had a silver lining as Fargana Hoque became the first Bangladesh woman to score a hundred in the ODI format having scored 107 while her side batted first in the decisive contest.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday, July 25 confirmed Harmanpreet Kaur’s two-match suspension after breaking the stumps following her dismissal in the third ODI against Bangladesh on Saturday. The decision comes after an independent panel investigated the matter reported by the match referee and as a consequence she will not be available for India’s next two international matches. The incident also saw Bangladesh miss out on a historic moment as the third contest ended in a tie and thereby the series ended 1-1. Harmanpreet Kaur has been reprimanded for a breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third #BANvIND ODI 😯https://t.co/3AYoTq1hV3 — ICC (@ICC) July 25, 2023 × ICC confirms suspension “India women's team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has been suspended for the next two international matches following two separate breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct,” read an ICC release on Tuesday. Harmanpreet has been was fined 50 per cent of her match fee for the level 2 offence and received three demerit points on her disciplinary record. What was the incident? Harmanpreet vented her anger after being judged out by the umpire and hit the stumps with the bat. Harmanpreet was furious at the umpires as she thought she was not out. On the fourth ball of the 34th over, Harmanpreet was caught out in the slip region though she thought the ball had not touched the bat. An angry Harmanpreet stared at the umpire Tanvir Ahmed and was seen returning to the pavilion with an angry reaction. She would later term the incident pathetic as India failed to win the match and thereby the series. The match was tied and the series drawn. “A lot of learning from this game. Even apart from the cricket, the type of umpiring that was happening there, we were very surprised," Harmanpreet said after the thrilling contest. ALSO READ | 'Wouldn't it be better if ...': Sunil Gavaskar on India's Test squad selection India were 160/3 when Harmanpreet was given out and the team still had six wickets in hand while needing 66 runs to win. However, a titanic collapse almost saw India lose the match as they went from 216/6 to 217/9 in a blink of an eye. While winning the series could have scripted history for Bangladesh, they still had a silver lining as Fargana Hoque became the first Bangladesh woman to score a hundred in the ODI format having scored 107 while her side batted first in the decisive contest. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ICC confirms Harmanpreet Kaur's two-match ban for breaking stumps in third ODI against Bangladesh

India women cricket team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is staring at a two-match suspension following her outburst during the tied third ODI against Bangladesh. While the International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to release the statement or the retribution for her actions, Kaur would be the first female player to get banned if the step is taken.

As per ESPN, the match officials have deemed four demerit points for Kaur's behaviour during the match. According to ICC rules, a player gets suspended for two ODIs or one Test or two T20Is, whatever comes first, if between four to seven demerit points get accumulated in his/her name in a 24-month period. The matter will be dealt under Level 2 of ICC Rules which refers to players' behaviour.

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Kaur's reaction in the match included breaking of stumps with her bat after being given out in the slip. The Indian skipper then argued with the umpire while walking back before criticising the umpire during the post-match presentation. The match officials suggested three demerit points for breaking the stumps and one for criticising the official in public. while the final decision will be taken by the ICC, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is understood to be talking with the apex body on the matter.

“A lot of learning from this game. Even apart from the cricket, the type of umpiring that was happening there, we were very surprised," Harmanpreet said after the match ended in the tie. The series was shared by both Bangladesh and India after it ended with 1-1 scoreline.

"The next time whenever we are coming to Bangladesh, we'll have to make sure we have to deal with this kind of umpiring and accordingly we'll have to prepare ourselves," added Kaur. "We controlled the game very well but as I mentioned earlier some pathetic umpiring was done and we are really disappointed about some decisions given by the umpires."

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India women cricket team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is staring at a two-match suspension following her outburst during the tied third ODI against Bangladesh. While the International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to release the statement or the retribution for her actions, Kaur would be the first female player to get banned if the step is taken.

India women cricket team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is staring at a two-match suspension following her outburst during the tied third ODI against Bangladesh. While the International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to release the statement or the retribution for her actions, Kaur would be the first female player to get banned if the step is taken. As per ESPN, the match officials have deemed four demerit points for Kaur's behaviour during the match. According to ICC rules, a player gets suspended for two ODIs or one Test or two T20Is, whatever comes first, if between four to seven demerit points get accumulated in his/her name in a 24-month period. The matter will be dealt under Level 2 of ICC Rules which refers to players' behaviour. Also Read: Explained | How Bazball-led England messed up golden chance to win home Ashes against ageing Aussie side Kaur's reaction in the match included breaking of stumps with her bat after being given out in the slip. The Indian skipper then argued with the umpire while walking back before criticising the umpire during the post-match presentation. The match officials suggested three demerit points for breaking the stumps and one for criticising the official in public. while the final decision will be taken by the ICC, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is understood to be talking with the apex body on the matter. “A lot of learning from this game. Even apart from the cricket, the type of umpiring that was happening there, we were very surprised," Harmanpreet said after the match ended in the tie. The series was shared by both Bangladesh and India after it ended with 1-1 scoreline. "The next time whenever we are coming to Bangladesh, we'll have to make sure we have to deal with this kind of umpiring and accordingly we'll have to prepare ourselves," added Kaur. "We controlled the game very well but as I mentioned earlier some pathetic umpiring was done and we are really disappointed about some decisions given by the umpires." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) registered its dissent on Monday, July 17, against ICC's new Financial Distribution Model (2023-27) that unanimously got approved following ICC Board Meeting earlier this month. The PCB, in a statement, said they wanted it to get deferred to the next ICC meet, but because other members decided against backing PCB on this, it got tabled on Thursday, July 13.

With PCB's counterpart, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), set to pocket the biggest slab, earning approx. $230 million out of the allotted $600 million pot for the next four years, the Pakistan Board sought more details on the same to understand their cut in this reworked model.

While the BCCI takes the daddy amount (nearly 38.4%), England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), with a $41 million share or 6.89%, is next in line, and Cricket Australia (CA) is third with $37.53 million or 6.25%.

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"PCB, in accordance with its constitutional right, has over the past few weeks and at the ICC Meetings, consistently sought additional information to better understand the rationale behind the allocation of weightage to each of the criteria and the calculation of the distributions. The PCB felt in the absence of all relevant information, data and formulae, such a significant decision should not be taken in haste," PCB said in a statement on Monday.

"The PCB, therefore, proposed that this item may be deferred to the next ICC meeting.

"Ultimately, the majority of members did not find it feasible to defer this item and voted in favour of passing the Model, while the PCB recorded its dissent as a matter of principle," it added.

<h2>'PCB was to receive double the share in new model'</h2>

With cricket returning to Pakistan after a gap of nearly ten years and almost every big team travelling to the country for a bilateral series, barring India (due to political tensions between both countries), the PCB urged for a better share of revenue in the latest Financial Model.&nbsp;

The PCB also said it was set to receive double the share it got in the previous cycle because of what it brought to the table.

"Consequently, due to the Pakistan cricket team’s performance in men’s ICC events and in bilateral cricket, the PCB’s own huge fan base, which leads to significant commercial value, the PCB was ranked amongst the top-four nations in this Model. As such, the PCB will receive more than two times the revenue when compared to the last cycle," PCB said.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) registered its dissent on Monday, July 17, against ICC's new Financial Distribution Model (2023-27) that unanimously got approved following ICC Board Meeting earlier this month.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) registered its dissent on Monday, July 17, against ICC's new Financial Distribution Model (2023-27) that unanimously got approved following ICC Board Meeting earlier this month. The PCB, in a statement, said they wanted it to get deferred to the next ICC meet, but because other members decided against backing PCB on this, it got tabled on Thursday, July 13. With PCB's counterpart, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), set to pocket the biggest slab, earning approx. $230 million out of the allotted $600 million pot for the next four years, the Pakistan Board sought more details on the same to understand their cut in this reworked model. While the BCCI takes the daddy amount (nearly 38.4%), England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), with a $41 million share or 6.89%, is next in line, and Cricket Australia (CA) is third with $37.53 million or 6.25%. ALSO READ: Ashes: 'I wouldn't want my kids to be around...' Usman Khawaja speaks on crowd abuse, says it has gone too far "PCB, in accordance with its constitutional right, has over the past few weeks and at the ICC Meetings, consistently sought additional information to better understand the rationale behind the allocation of weightage to each of the criteria and the calculation of the distributions. The PCB felt in the absence of all relevant information, data and formulae, such a significant decision should not be taken in haste," PCB said in a statement on Monday. "The PCB, therefore, proposed that this item may be deferred to the next ICC meeting. "Ultimately, the majority of members did not find it feasible to defer this item and voted in favour of passing the Model, while the PCB recorded its dissent as a matter of principle," it added. 'PCB was to receive double the share in new model' With cricket returning to Pakistan after a gap of nearly ten years and almost every big team travelling to the country for a bilateral series, barring India (due to political tensions between both countries), the PCB urged for a better share of revenue in the latest Financial Model. The PCB also said it was set to receive double the share it got in the previous cycle because of what it brought to the table. "Consequently, due to the Pakistan cricket team’s performance in men’s ICC events and in bilateral cricket, the PCB’s own huge fan base, which leads to significant commercial value, the PCB was ranked amongst the top-four nations in this Model. As such, the PCB will receive more than two times the revenue when compared to the last cycle," PCB said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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