<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) has submitted a bid for the inclusion of women's Twenty20 in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the governing body said on Monday.</p>

<p>Cricket has not featured in the quadrennial Games since its maiden appearance in 1998 when the South African men's team won the gold medal in Kuala Lumpur.</p>

<p>"Cricket and the Commonwealth are inextricably linked and almost perfectly aligned with 910 million of cricket's one billion plus adult fans from Commonwealth countries," ICC chief executive David Richardson said in a statement.</p>

<p>"Creating a new partnership between women's cricket and the Commonwealth Games demonstrates the commitment both organisations have to growing women's sport..."</p>

<p>Birmingham is the perfect place to launch this partnership as 23 percent of its residents have links to cricket-playing nations outside the United Kingdom, Richardson said.</p>

<p>"If cricket were to be staged in these Games, we know every team competing would be guaranteed 'home' support. There’s a ready-made audience and ready-made infrastructure in the local vicinity," he added.</p>

<p>Cricket Australia (CA) were quick to support the bid two days after their women's team won the World Twenty20 crown in West Indies.</p>

<p>"It's exciting to think that cricket could potentially feature at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham," CA chief executive Kevin Roberts said in a statement.</p>

<p>"We are committed to cricket being a sport of choice for women and girls in Australia, and with the ICC T20 World Cup in our backyard in 2020, we know the popularity of the women’s game will continue to rise in the coming years," he said.</p>

<p>Cricket, which has struggled to grow beyond its traditional bases, was last played at the Olympics in the 1900 Paris Games.</p>

<p>The ICC has been pushing for the game's Olympic return with the 20-over format but the powerful Indian board has not been very keen on it, fearing it might lose its autonomy and be answerable to the country's Olympic committee.</p>


The International Cricket Council (ICC) has submitted a bid for the inclusion of women's Twenty20 in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the governing body said on Monday.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has submitted a bid for the inclusion of women's Twenty20 in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the governing body said on Monday. Cricket has not featured in the quadrennial Games since its maiden appearance in 1998 when the South African men's team won the gold medal in Kuala Lumpur. "Cricket and the Commonwealth are inextricably linked and almost perfectly aligned with 910 million of cricket's one billion plus adult fans from Commonwealth countries," ICC chief executive David Richardson said in a statement. "Creating a new partnership between women's cricket and the Commonwealth Games demonstrates the commitment both organisations have to growing women's sport..." Birmingham is the perfect place to launch this partnership as 23 percent of its residents have links to cricket-playing nations outside the United Kingdom, Richardson said. "If cricket were to be staged in these Games, we know every team competing would be guaranteed 'home' support. There’s a ready-made audience and ready-made infrastructure in the local vicinity," he added. Cricket Australia (CA) were quick to support the bid two days after their women's team won the World Twenty20 crown in West Indies. "It's exciting to think that cricket could potentially feature at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham," CA chief executive Kevin Roberts said in a statement. "We are committed to cricket being a sport of choice for women and girls in Australia, and with the ICC T20 World Cup in our backyard in 2020, we know the popularity of the women’s game will continue to rise in the coming years," he said. Cricket, which has struggled to grow beyond its traditional bases, was last played at the Olympics in the 1900 Paris Games. The ICC has been pushing for the game's Olympic return with the 20-over format but the powerful Indian board has not been very keen on it, fearing it might lose its autonomy and be answerable to the country's Olympic committee.

ICC bids for women's T20 in Birmingham Commonwealth Games

<p>In response to the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/smith-warner-bans-to-be-reviewed-this-week-reports-178166">Australian Cricketers' Association's plea</a> to bring <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=steve+smith">Steve Smith</a>, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=david+warner">David Warner</a> and Cameron Bancroft back before their original bans would end, Cricket Australia has released an official statement on Tuesday to deny it.</p>

<p>The trio was banned from state and international cricket for 12 months over the incident in South Africa in March, while Bancroft was suspended for nine months and after CA's ruling, they will have to serve their full bans.</p>

<p>CA interim chairman Earl Eddings said the board had "determined that it is not appropriate to make any changes to the sanctions handed down to the three players".</p>

<p>There has been pressure on the governing body to reinstate the players amid a recent poor run of results.</p>

<p>Eddings reinforced the unanimous decision of the Board stating: "Despite the absence of any recommendation regarding the sanctions in the recently released Ethics Centre Review, the Board has deliberated on the ACA's submission at length. We have reconsidered the sanctions as they apply to each of Steve, David and Cameron in light of the ACA's submission and the Ethics Centre Review and Recommendations." &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The original decision of the Board to sanction the players was determined after rigorous discussion and consideration. CA maintains that both the length and nature of the sanctions remain an appropriate response in light of the considerable impact on the reputation of Australian cricket, here and abroad." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Steve, David and Cameron are working hard to demonstrate their commitment to cricket and have our continued support to ensure their pathway to return is as smooth as possible." &nbsp;</p>

<p>"We believe the ongoing conversation about reducing the sanctions puts undue pressure on the three players – all of whom accepted the sanctions earlier this year - and the Australian men's cricket team. As such, the Cricket Australia Board doesn’t intend to consider further calls for amendments to the sanctions."</p>

<p>"Though we recognise that this decision will be disappointing for the ACA, we thank them for their submission. &nbsp;Our commitment to continue building a strong relationship between CA and the ACA in the interests of cricket in Australia remains and we look forward to meeting with them shortly to that end," concluded Eddings.</p>

<p><strong><em>Steve Smith, David Warner </em></strong><strong><em>and</em></strong><strong><em> Cameron Bancroft were found in breach of Article 2.3.5 of the CA Code of Conduct, namely that their conduct:&nbsp;<br />
(a) was contrary to the spirit of the game;&nbsp;<br />
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(d) did bring the game of cricket into disrepute.</em></strong></p>


In response to the Australian Cricketers' Association's plea to bring Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft back before their original bans would end, Cricket Australia has released an official statement on Tuesday to deny it.

In response to the Australian Cricketers' Association's plea to bring Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft back before their original bans would end, Cricket Australia has released an official statement on Tuesday to deny it. The trio was banned from state and international cricket for 12 months over the incident in South Africa in March, while Bancroft was suspended for nine months and after CA's ruling, they will have to serve their full bans. CA interim chairman Earl Eddings said the board had "determined that it is not appropriate to make any changes to the sanctions handed down to the three players". There has been pressure on the governing body to reinstate the players amid a recent poor run of results. Eddings reinforced the unanimous decision of the Board stating: "Despite the absence of any recommendation regarding the sanctions in the recently released Ethics Centre Review, the Board has deliberated on the ACA's submission at length. We have reconsidered the sanctions as they apply to each of Steve, David and Cameron in light of the ACA's submission and the Ethics Centre Review and Recommendations." The Cricket Australia Board has released a statement in response to the Australian Cricketers' Association submission. https://t.co/9RyxC9V1fW pic.twitter.com/H50HMmSSBE — Cricket Australia (@CAComms) November 20, 2018 × "The original decision of the Board to sanction the players was determined after rigorous discussion and consideration. CA maintains that both the length and nature of the sanctions remain an appropriate response in light of the considerable impact on the reputation of Australian cricket, here and abroad." "Steve, David and Cameron are working hard to demonstrate their commitment to cricket and have our continued support to ensure their pathway to return is as smooth as possible." "We believe the ongoing conversation about reducing the sanctions puts undue pressure on the three players – all of whom accepted the sanctions earlier this year - and the Australian men's cricket team. As such, the Cricket Australia Board doesn’t intend to consider further calls for amendments to the sanctions." "Though we recognise that this decision will be disappointing for the ACA, we thank them for their submission. Our commitment to continue building a strong relationship between CA and the ACA in the interests of cricket in Australia remains and we look forward to meeting with them shortly to that end," concluded Eddings. Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were found in breach of Article 2.3.5 of the CA Code of Conduct, namely that their conduct: (a) was contrary to the spirit of the game; (b) was unbecoming of a representative or official; (c) is or could be harmful to the interests of cricket; and/or (d) did bring the game of cricket into disrepute.

No changes to Smith, Warner, Bancroft ball-tampering bans: Cricket Australia

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=pakistan+cricket+team">Pakistan&nbsp;Women's cricket team</a> was knocked out of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=icc+women%27s">Women's World T20</a> but there are a number of fans who are still oblivious of the fact that their team is not in the title race and questioned the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=icc">International Cricket Council (ICC)</a> for the same.</p>

<p>ICC, the global governing body of cricket, duly noted the comments posted by few of the fans on ICC's Twitter poll, asking the fans to predict which team will reach the final, and responded with another hilarious tweet.</p>

<p>The ICC started a Twitter poll on Monday asking fans and followers to vote for their choice of finalists for the tournament. The options for the poll were India vs West Indies, India vs Australia, England vs Australia and England vs West Indies, given these were the four teams to qualify for the semi-finals.</p>

<p>The semi-finals are scheduled to take place on November 22 when West Indies take on Australia and India take on England.</p>

<p>Pakistani's fans got furious and asked ICC why Pakistan was not included in the top four. While ICC replied, "The absolute state of these mentions! Pakistan didn't get out of the #WT20 group stage guys."</p>

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Pakistan didn't get out of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WT20?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WT20</a> group stage guys 🙃</p>
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<p>Here are the few comments.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Where is Pakistan. 😔😯😠</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pakistan is No. one T20 team you forgot to mention it</p>
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<p>Recently, ICC&nbsp;trolled the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Twitter after the unveiling of the TUC Cup 2018 T20I series trophy.</p>

<p>The International cricket board had&nbsp;witty responses to the design of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-trolls-pakistan-cricket-board-over-trophy-resembling-a-biscuit-173145">biscuit-shaped trophy</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The post read, "Giving taking the biscuit a whole new meaning!"&nbsp;</p>


Pakistan Women's cricket team was knocked out of the Women's World T20 but there are a number of fans who are still oblivious of the fact that their team is not in the title race and questioned the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the same.

Pakistan Women's cricket team was knocked out of the Women's World T20 but there are a number of fans who are still oblivious of the fact that their team is not in the title race and questioned the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the same. ICC, the global governing body of cricket, duly noted the comments posted by few of the fans on ICC's Twitter poll, asking the fans to predict which team will reach the final, and responded with another hilarious tweet. The ICC started a Twitter poll on Monday asking fans and followers to vote for their choice of finalists for the tournament. The options for the poll were India vs West Indies, India vs Australia, England vs Australia and England vs West Indies, given these were the four teams to qualify for the semi-finals. The semi-finals are scheduled to take place on November 22 when West Indies take on Australia and India take on England. Pakistani's fans got furious and asked ICC why Pakistan was not included in the top four. While ICC replied, "The absolute state of these mentions! Pakistan didn't get out of the #WT20 group stage guys." The absolute state of these mentions! 😂 Pakistan didn't get out of the #WT20 group stage guys 🙃 — ICC (@ICC) November 19, 2018 × Here are the few comments. Where is Pakistan. 😔😯😠 — GHULAM SHABEER (@Shabeer_jattak) November 19, 2018 × Pakistan is No. one T20 team you forgot to mention it — شکیل اجمل (@shakeelajmal) November 19, 2018 × Pakistan is number one in t20 ranking but you didn't mention it. — Shamim Balti (@imalone96) November 19, 2018 × Recently, ICC trolled the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Twitter after the unveiling of the TUC Cup 2018 T20I series trophy. The International cricket board had witty responses to the design of the biscuit-shaped trophy. The post read, "Giving taking the biscuit a whole new meaning!"

Here is why ICC trolls Pakistan cricket fans

<p>The International Cricket Council's dispute panel Tuesday dismissed Pakistan's compensation claim against India for allegedly failing to honour a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"PCB case against BCCI dismissed by dispute panel," the ICC posted on its official Twitter page.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had demanded Rs 447 crore compensation after alleging that the BCCI didn't honour the MoU that required India to play six bilateral series between 2015 to 2023.</p>

<p>The BCCI, on its part, maintained that the alleged MoU was not binding and did not stand as Pakistan failed to honour a commitment to support the revenue model suggested by India for the ICC.</p>

<p>The ICC then constituted a three-member dispute resolution committee to look into the PCB's compensation claim.</p>

<p>The hearing took place at the world body's headquarters here from October 1-3.</p>

<p>Former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid was among those who were cross-examined during the hearing. According to a senior BCCI official, he justified India's refusal to play bilateral cricket with Pakistan, citing security concerns.&nbsp;</p>


The International Cricket Council's dispute panel Tuesday dismissed Pakistan's compensation claim against India for allegedly failing to honour a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral series.

The International Cricket Council's dispute panel Tuesday dismissed Pakistan's compensation claim against India for allegedly failing to honour a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral series. "PCB case against BCCI dismissed by dispute panel," the ICC posted on its official Twitter page. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had demanded Rs 447 crore compensation after alleging that the BCCI didn't honour the MoU that required India to play six bilateral series between 2015 to 2023. The BCCI, on its part, maintained that the alleged MoU was not binding and did not stand as Pakistan failed to honour a commitment to support the revenue model suggested by India for the ICC. The ICC then constituted a three-member dispute resolution committee to look into the PCB's compensation claim. The hearing took place at the world body's headquarters here from October 1-3. Former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid was among those who were cross-examined during the hearing. According to a senior BCCI official, he justified India's refusal to play bilateral cricket with Pakistan, citing security concerns.

ICC rejects Pakistan's compensation claim against BCCI

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=babar+azam">Babar Azam</a>, who recently broke <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=virat+kohli">Virat Kohli</a>'s international record to became the fastest Indian to score 1000 runs in T20I, clung on to the top spot among batsmen in T20I rankings released on Monday.</p>

<p>Pakistan opener Babar Azam scored 7, 40 and 79 against New Zealand in the recently concluded three-match series.</p>

<p>For Pakistan, Mohammad Hafeez and Shaheen Afridi made massive gains of 20 spots and 41 spots respectively. Hafeez rose to No.59, while Afridi rose to No.78.</p>

<p>In bowling rankings, India's mystery spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who played a key role in India's series win over West Indies, leapfrogged 14 places to a career-high 23rd in the latest ICC T20 rankings.</p>

<p>Yadav picked up five wickets in two matches at an economy-rate of 5.6 in India's home series 3-0 win over the current T20 champions.</p>

<p>For India, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah also made gains. Kumar climbed nine places to No.19, Bumrah rose five spots to No.21 while Yuzvendra Chahal retained his place at No.4.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pakistan and India retained their first and second place in the team rankings, collecting two and three points respectively. Pakistan moved to 138 points while India have 127 points.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Australia will be involved in all four remaining T20Is later this month. They will play South Africa in a one-off match in Carrara on November 17, before taking on India in a three-match series from November 21-25.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If Australia win all four matches, then they will rise to second position on 126 points. However, if they lose all four matches, then they will end up in sixth position on 112 points.</p>

<p>Similarly, South Africa will gain three points if they win on 17 November, while India will move to 129 points if they win all three matches against Australia.&nbsp;</p>


Babar Azam, who recently broke Virat Kohli's international record to became the fastest Indian to score 1000 runs in T20I, clung on to the top spot among batsmen in T20I rankings released on Monday.

Babar Azam, who recently broke Virat Kohli's international record to became the fastest Indian to score 1000 runs in T20I, clung on to the top spot among batsmen in T20I rankings released on Monday. Pakistan opener Babar Azam scored 7, 40 and 79 against New Zealand in the recently concluded three-match series. For Pakistan, Mohammad Hafeez and Shaheen Afridi made massive gains of 20 spots and 41 spots respectively. Hafeez rose to No.59, while Afridi rose to No.78. In bowling rankings, India's mystery spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who played a key role in India's series win over West Indies, leapfrogged 14 places to a career-high 23rd in the latest ICC T20 rankings. Yadav picked up five wickets in two matches at an economy-rate of 5.6 in India's home series 3-0 win over the current T20 champions. For India, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah also made gains. Kumar climbed nine places to No.19, Bumrah rose five spots to No.21 while Yuzvendra Chahal retained his place at No.4. Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammad Hafeez make big gains in latest @MRFWorldwide ICC T20I Rankings! Yadav jumps 14 places to a career-high No.23 in the bowlers' rankings. Hafeez vaults 16 places to No.53 among batsmen. Details ⬇️https://t.co/Bkf8sDlQuU pic.twitter.com/w7hBdc4BmW — ICC (@ICC) November 12, 2018 × Pakistan and India retained their first and second place in the team rankings, collecting two and three points respectively. Pakistan moved to 138 points while India have 127 points. Meanwhile, Australia will be involved in all four remaining T20Is later this month. They will play South Africa in a one-off match in Carrara on November 17, before taking on India in a three-match series from November 21-25. If Australia win all four matches, then they will rise to second position on 126 points. However, if they lose all four matches, then they will end up in sixth position on 112 points. Similarly, South Africa will gain three points if they win on 17 November, while India will move to 129 points if they win all three matches against Australia.

ICC T20 Rankings: Bowler Kuldeep Yadav reaches career-best, batsman Babar Azam holds on to No.1 spot

<p>Former India captain Rahul Dravid on Thursday was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame at a brief function, before the start of the final ODI between India and the West Indies.</p>

<p>Dravid became only the fifth player from India to be named in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar presided over the formalities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ICC, on July 2, announced his induction into the Hall of Fame. Dravid joins an elite list that includes Bishan Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, Gavaskar and Anil Kumble.</p>

<p>"It is a matter of great honour to be named by the ICC in the Cricket Hall of Fame. To find your name in a list of all-time greats across generations is something one only dreams of while setting out on a cricket career and the kind of recognition that would delight any player," Dravid was quoted as saying in an ICC media release after the induction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dravid aggregated 13,288 runs in 164 Tests with 36 centuries and 10,889 runs in 344 ODIs with 12 centuries, and was in 2004 named as the ICC Cricketer of the Year as well as the ICC Test Player of the Year.</p>

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Former India captain Rahul Dravid on Thursday was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame at a brief function, before the start of the final ODI between India and the West Indies.

Former India captain Rahul Dravid on Thursday was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame at a brief function, before the start of the final ODI between India and the West Indies. Dravid became only the fifth player from India to be named in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. Legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar presided over the formalities. The ICC, on July 2, announced his induction into the Hall of Fame. Dravid joins an elite list that includes Bishan Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, Gavaskar and Anil Kumble. "It is a matter of great honour to be named by the ICC in the Cricket Hall of Fame. To find your name in a list of all-time greats across generations is something one only dreams of while setting out on a cricket career and the kind of recognition that would delight any player," Dravid was quoted as saying in an ICC media release after the induction. Dravid aggregated 13,288 runs in 164 Tests with 36 centuries and 10,889 runs in 344 ODIs with 12 centuries, and was in 2004 named as the ICC Cricketer of the Year as well as the ICC Test Player of the Year.

Rahul Dravid inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

<p>London-born Eileen Whelan is the world's oldest living Test cricketer, who turned 107 on Tuesday. Whelan, who has played cricket both before and after the Second World War, debuted for England in June 1937 against Australia in Northampton.</p>

<p>Fondly known as Eileen Ash, Whelan has officially played seven Test matches, and amassed only 38 runs with the bat but had picked&nbsp;up 10 wickets with an economy of 2.32.</p>

<p>On the occasion, the International Cricket Council (ICC) took to Twitter to share a video of Whelan doing yoga with England's current women's cricket team captain, Heather Knight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tweet read, "The oldest living Test cricketer turns 107 today! Eileen Ash debuted for England in June 1937 - current skipper @Heatherknight55 caught up with her earlier this year for a spot of yoga!"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">80 years after her debut, she rang the <a href="https://twitter.com/HomeOfCricket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HomeOfCricket</a> bell for us at the start of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWC17?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWC17</a> final!<br />
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<p>Whelan played her last Test against the New Zealand women's team at Auckland in March 1949.</p>


London-born Eileen Whelan is the world's oldest living Test cricketer, who turned 107 on Tuesday. Whelan, who has played cricket both before and after the Second World War, debuted for England in June 1937 against Australia in Northampton.

London-born Eileen Whelan is the world's oldest living Test cricketer, who turned 107 on Tuesday. Whelan, who has played cricket both before and after the Second World War, debuted for England in June 1937 against Australia in Northampton. Fondly known as Eileen Ash, Whelan has officially played seven Test matches, and amassed only 38 runs with the bat but had picked up 10 wickets with an economy of 2.32. On the occasion, the International Cricket Council (ICC) took to Twitter to share a video of Whelan doing yoga with England's current women's cricket team captain, Heather Knight. The tweet read, "The oldest living Test cricketer turns 107 today! Eileen Ash debuted for England in June 1937 - current skipper @Heatherknight55 caught up with her earlier this year for a spot of yoga!" The oldest living Test cricketer turns 107 today! 🎂 Eileen Ash debuted for England in June 1937 - current skipper @Heatherknight55 caught up with her earlier this year for a spot of yoga! 🧘‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/6QEN5YMlcm — ICC (@ICC) October 30, 2018 × 80 years after her debut, she rang the @HomeOfCricket bell for us at the start of the #WWC17 final! Happy birthday Eileen! pic.twitter.com/uPsX0JMrzX — ICC (@ICC) October 30, 2018 × Whelan played her last Test against the New Zealand women's team at Auckland in March 1949.

Meet world's oldest Test cricketer who is 107 not out

<p>India's left-arm speedster Khaleel Ahmed, who played a vital role yesterday in India's victory over West Indies in the 4th ODI, on Tuesday received an official warning and a demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.</p>

<p>The incident took place in the 14th over, when Khaleel, after having Samuels caught in the slips by Rohit Sharma, advanced aggressively towards the departing batsman, which, in the view of the on-field umpires, could have provoked a reaction from the Windies player.</p>

<p>"India's Khaleel Ahmed received an official warning and one demerit point for advancing aggressively towards Marlon Samuels after dismissing the batsman during the fourth one-day international between India and the Windies on Monday," the ICC said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The India fast bowler, who returned figures of 3/13, was found to have violated Article 2.5 of the Code, which relates to 'using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an international match," it added.</p>

<p>After the match, Khaleel admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by the match referee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points.</p>


India's left-arm speedster Khaleel Ahmed, who played a vital role yesterday in India's victory over West Indies in the 4th ODI, on Tuesday received an official warning and a demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.

India's left-arm speedster Khaleel Ahmed, who played a vital role yesterday in India's victory over West Indies in the 4th ODI, on Tuesday received an official warning and a demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. The incident took place in the 14th over, when Khaleel, after having Samuels caught in the slips by Rohit Sharma, advanced aggressively towards the departing batsman, which, in the view of the on-field umpires, could have provoked a reaction from the Windies player. "India's Khaleel Ahmed received an official warning and one demerit point for advancing aggressively towards Marlon Samuels after dismissing the batsman during the fourth one-day international between India and the Windies on Monday," the ICC said in a statement. "The India fast bowler, who returned figures of 3/13, was found to have violated Article 2.5 of the Code, which relates to 'using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an international match," it added. After the match, Khaleel admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by the match referee. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee, and one or two demerit points.

IND vs WI: Khaleel Ahmed reprimanded, handed one demerit point for provocative action

<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday trolled the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Twitter after the unveiling of the TUC Cup 2018 T20I series trophy.</p>

<p>Australia and Pakistan will face each other in the T20I series, the trophy of which was unveiled by captains Aaron Finch and Sarfaraz Ahmed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But, the design of the trophy became a hot topic of discussion among fans as it consists of a pair of stumps, a ball and a biscuit at the crown.</p>

<p>The International cricket board had two witty responses to the design of the trophy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first post read, "Giving taking the biscuit a whole new meaning!"&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the second post, the cricketing body compared the trophy of TUC Cup with ICC Champions Trophy, tweeting, "You vs the trophy she told you not to worry about."</p>

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<p>The two sides will face each other in 3 T20 International matches during the course of the series with the 1st clash all set to take place at Abu Dhabi, later in the day.&nbsp;</p>


The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday trolled the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Twitter after the unveiling of the TUC Cup 2018 T20I series trophy.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday trolled the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Twitter after the unveiling of the TUC Cup 2018 T20I series trophy. Australia and Pakistan will face each other in the T20I series, the trophy of which was unveiled by captains Aaron Finch and Sarfaraz Ahmed. But, the design of the trophy became a hot topic of discussion among fans as it consists of a pair of stumps, a ball and a biscuit at the crown. The International cricket board had two witty responses to the design of the trophy. The first post read, "Giving taking the biscuit a whole new meaning!" Giving taking the biscuit a whole new meaning! https://t.co/YA1B7O3lUk — ICC (@ICC) October 23, 2018 × In the second post, the cricketing body compared the trophy of TUC Cup with ICC Champions Trophy, tweeting, "You vs the trophy she told you not to worry about." You vs the trophy she told you not to worry about. pic.twitter.com/DUGWKWFTbE — ICC (@ICC) October 23, 2018 × The two sides will face each other in 3 T20 International matches during the course of the series with the 1st clash all set to take place at Abu Dhabi, later in the day.

ICC trolls Pakistan Cricket Board over trophy resembling a biscuit

<p>Cricket Australia has released a statement after the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/fresh-spot-fixing-claims-in-documentary-icc-demands-footage-again-172704">fresh allegations about corruption in cricket</a> levelled by a middle east-based television news channel Al Jazeera.</p>

<p>The official statement mentioned that the board has a "zero-tolerance approach against anyone trying to compromise the integrity of the game".</p>

<p>The documentary released by the TV channel claimed that English, Pakistani and Australian players were involved in spot-fixing between 2011 and 2012.</p>

<p>As per the documentary, there had been 26 spot-fixing incidents in 15 international matches and Australia was involved in five matches.</p>

<p>The matches mentioned were England against India at Lord's, South Africa versus Australia in Cape Town, and several games during England's series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.</p>

<p><strong>Cricket Australia (CA)</strong> CEO, James Sutherland responded on Monday, saying, "Our team have not identified any issues of corruption by any current or former player, including in relation to Big Bash League matches."</p>

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<p>"We have full confidence in our players in also protecting the game, and we are working closely with the ACA to keep them informed of any developments."</p>

<p>"The materials we have been given have been referred to the ICC’s Anti-Corruption unit and we will continue to work with them in order to ensure the integrity of the game."</p>

<p>In a follow-up documentary to one aired earlier this year, the Qatari-based broadcaster reported on Sunday that a small group of England players allegedly cheated in seven games.</p>

<p>The <strong>England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)</strong> was also adamant that the claims lacked credibility.</p>

<p>"Whilst the limited information we have been given by Al Jazeera is poorly prepared and lacks clarity and corroboration, it has been properly assessed," it said in a statement.</p>

<p>"Analysis of this by the ECB integrity team has cast no doubt on the integrity or behaviour of any England player, current or former."</p>

<p><strong>ICC demands footage again</strong></p>

<p>ICC refuted the "assertion" that it does not take corruption in the sport seriously and once again questioned the broadcaster's refusal to share the raw footage.&nbsp;</p>


Cricket Australia has released a statement after the fresh allegations about corruption in cricket levelled by a middle east-based television news channel Al Jazeera.

Cricket Australia has released a statement after the fresh allegations about corruption in cricket levelled by a middle east-based television news channel Al Jazeera. The official statement mentioned that the board has a "zero-tolerance approach against anyone trying to compromise the integrity of the game". The documentary released by the TV channel claimed that English, Pakistani and Australian players were involved in spot-fixing between 2011 and 2012. As per the documentary, there had been 26 spot-fixing incidents in 15 international matches and Australia was involved in five matches. The matches mentioned were England against India at Lord's, South Africa versus Australia in Cape Town, and several games during England's series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates. Cricket Australia (CA) CEO, James Sutherland responded on Monday, saying, "Our team have not identified any issues of corruption by any current or former player, including in relation to Big Bash League matches." Cricket Australia and @ACA_Players have issued the following statement in response to Al Jazeera's documentary https://t.co/9BWkYs50Rf — Cricket Australia (@CAComms) October 21, 2018 × "We have full confidence in our players in also protecting the game, and we are working closely with the ACA to keep them informed of any developments." "The materials we have been given have been referred to the ICC’s Anti-Corruption unit and we will continue to work with them in order to ensure the integrity of the game." In a follow-up documentary to one aired earlier this year, the Qatari-based broadcaster reported on Sunday that a small group of England players allegedly cheated in seven games. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) was also adamant that the claims lacked credibility. "Whilst the limited information we have been given by Al Jazeera is poorly prepared and lacks clarity and corroboration, it has been properly assessed," it said in a statement. "Analysis of this by the ECB integrity team has cast no doubt on the integrity or behaviour of any England player, current or former." ICC demands footage again ICC refuted the "assertion" that it does not take corruption in the sport seriously and once again questioned the broadcaster's refusal to share the raw footage.

Zero-tolerance against anyone trying to compromise integrity of game: Cricket Australia

<p>Fresh claims of spot-fixing hit international cricket in a documentary released Sunday but the ICC refuted the "assertion" that it does not take corruption in the sport seriously and once again questioned the broadcaster's refusal to share the raw footage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report on Al Jazeera channel's website stated that "the evidence, from 2011 and 2012, points to a small group of England players allegedly carrying out spot-fixes in seven matches; Australia players in five matches; Pakistan players in three, with players from other teams carrying out spot-fixes in one match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As with the first programme we have and will continue to ask for the cooperation of the broadcaster. We have made repeated efforts to engage with the broadcaster as it can play such a crucial part in the full and thorough investigation it has called for," ICC Anti-Corruption GM Alex Marshall said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ICC has been seeking footage of the sting carried out by the channel since it was first aired earlier this year. However, it claims to have got no cooperation from the channel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We do welcome the commitment from the broadcaster to share the files with Interpol and, I hope, other law enforcement agencies who can act upon the information and support us in ridding the sport of these criminals," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The channel's report further claimed that the matches in which fixes were allegedly carried out included an England-India encounter at Lord's Cricket Ground, a South Africa-Australia match in Cape Town and several games during England's series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The files suggest that the suspected fixes were usually carried out by batsmen who agreed to underperform. Some of the world's most famous players were batting when the fixes allegedly occurred. Many of the matches appear to include multiple fixes, making a total of 26 fixes in the 15 matches," said the report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The channel claimed that its dossier includes photographs of Mumbai-born Dubai based alleged match-fixer Aneel Munawar and his associates hovering near, and purportedly talking to, international cricket players such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Umar Akmal during the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka in 2012.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the channel made it clear that there is no suggestion that these players were involved in any wrongdoing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As you would expect we will again take the contents of the programme and any allegations it may make seriously and will investigate fully.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, I must refute the assertion that cricket does not take the issue of corruption seriously, we have more resources than ever before working to rid our sport of corruption," Marshall said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The investigation into these allegations has already commenced and will run alongside a number of other live unrelated investigations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When considering the claims, we will work with professional independent betting analysts."</p>


Fresh claims of spot-fixing hit international cricket in a documentary released Sunday but the ICC refuted the "assertion" that it does not take corruption in the sport seriously and once again questioned the broadcaster's refusal to share the raw footage.

Fresh claims of spot-fixing hit international cricket in a documentary released Sunday but the ICC refuted the "assertion" that it does not take corruption in the sport seriously and once again questioned the broadcaster's refusal to share the raw footage. A report on Al Jazeera channel's website stated that "the evidence, from 2011 and 2012, points to a small group of England players allegedly carrying out spot-fixes in seven matches; Australia players in five matches; Pakistan players in three, with players from other teams carrying out spot-fixes in one match. "As with the first programme we have and will continue to ask for the cooperation of the broadcaster. We have made repeated efforts to engage with the broadcaster as it can play such a crucial part in the full and thorough investigation it has called for," ICC Anti-Corruption GM Alex Marshall said in a statement. The ICC has been seeking footage of the sting carried out by the channel since it was first aired earlier this year. However, it claims to have got no cooperation from the channel. "We do welcome the commitment from the broadcaster to share the files with Interpol and, I hope, other law enforcement agencies who can act upon the information and support us in ridding the sport of these criminals," he added. The channel's report further claimed that the matches in which fixes were allegedly carried out included an England-India encounter at Lord's Cricket Ground, a South Africa-Australia match in Cape Town and several games during England's series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). "The files suggest that the suspected fixes were usually carried out by batsmen who agreed to underperform. Some of the world's most famous players were batting when the fixes allegedly occurred. Many of the matches appear to include multiple fixes, making a total of 26 fixes in the 15 matches," said the report. The channel claimed that its dossier includes photographs of Mumbai-born Dubai based alleged match-fixer Aneel Munawar and his associates hovering near, and purportedly talking to, international cricket players such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Umar Akmal during the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka in 2012. But the channel made it clear that there is no suggestion that these players were involved in any wrongdoing. "As you would expect we will again take the contents of the programme and any allegations it may make seriously and will investigate fully. However, I must refute the assertion that cricket does not take the issue of corruption seriously, we have more resources than ever before working to rid our sport of corruption," Marshall said. "The investigation into these allegations has already commenced and will run alongside a number of other live unrelated investigations. When considering the claims, we will work with professional independent betting analysts."

Fresh spot-fixing claims in documentary; ICC demands footage again

<p>The BCCI on Thursday clarified that acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary is attending the ongoing ICC meeting in Singapore in his usual capacity as the world body's Board Director and not as a replacement for CEO Rahul Johri, who is battling allegations of sexual harassment.</p>

<p>Johri did not go to Singapore as he has been asked by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) to submit his response to the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by an anonymous person, claiming to be his ex-colleague.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Ever since it was decided that Mr. Rahul Johri would not attend the ICC-CEC meeting, an impression has been created that Mr. Amitabh Choudhary, Acting secretary BCCI, is being sent as a 'substitute' for Mr Johri," read the BCCI statement.</p>

<p>"It must be noted Mr. Choudhary is a Director on the ICC Board of Directors, the highest ICC forum, for nearly two years now and has been representing India/BCCI at the meetings in his capacity as the ICC Board Director," read the BCCI statement.</p>

<p>In Johri's absence, Choudhary, who was going to attend the ICC Board of Directors meeting, will also be part of the Chief Executives' meeting.</p>

<p>"Choudhary was scheduled to attend the ICC Board of Directors meeting in the ongoing ICC conference even if Mr. Johri was going to attend the Chief Executives' meeting.</p>

<p>"Owing to certain circumstances, Mr. Johri is not attending the current meeting, which is attended by the respective Chief Executives of the full member countries. Mr. Choudhary, is, therefore, only, additionally standing in for Mr. Johri," the statement added.</p>

<p>Starting October 15, Johri has 14 days to present his response to the charges.&nbsp;</p>


The BCCI on Thursday clarified that acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary is attending the ongoing ICC meeting in Singapore in his usual capacity as the world body's Board Director and not as a replacement for CEO Rahul Johri, who is battling allegations of sexual harassment.

The BCCI on Thursday clarified that acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary is attending the ongoing ICC meeting in Singapore in his usual capacity as the world body's Board Director and not as a replacement for CEO Rahul Johri, who is battling allegations of sexual harassment. Johri did not go to Singapore as he has been asked by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) to submit his response to the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by an anonymous person, claiming to be his ex-colleague. "Ever since it was decided that Mr. Rahul Johri would not attend the ICC-CEC meeting, an impression has been created that Mr. Amitabh Choudhary, Acting secretary BCCI, is being sent as a 'substitute' for Mr Johri," read the BCCI statement. "It must be noted Mr. Choudhary is a Director on the ICC Board of Directors, the highest ICC forum, for nearly two years now and has been representing India/BCCI at the meetings in his capacity as the ICC Board Director," read the BCCI statement. In Johri's absence, Choudhary, who was going to attend the ICC Board of Directors meeting, will also be part of the Chief Executives' meeting. "Choudhary was scheduled to attend the ICC Board of Directors meeting in the ongoing ICC conference even if Mr. Johri was going to attend the Chief Executives' meeting. "Owing to certain circumstances, Mr. Johri is not attending the current meeting, which is attended by the respective Chief Executives of the full member countries. Mr. Choudhary, is, therefore, only, additionally standing in for Mr. Johri," the statement added. Starting October 15, Johri has 14 days to present his response to the charges.

Not Johri's substitute: BCCI on Choudhary at ICC meeting

<p>Jayasuriya arguably changed the face of modern limited overs cricket, with he and his fellow opener, Romesh Kaluwitharana, adopting an aggressive approach to power play batting that proved revolutionary at the time and was a key factor in Sri Lanka’s stunning triumph at the 1996 World Cup.</p>

<p>Named as the player of the tournament in 1996, Sanath has scored 21 centuries and took 323 wickets in 445 one-day internationals. He also averaged 40.07 runs in 110 Test matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pioneer former opener was charged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching its anti-corruption code.</p>

<p>The accusations against the 49-year-old former batsman relate to failure or refusal to co-operate with an ongoing ICC investigation into alleged match-fixing in the country.</p>

<p>He is also charged for concealing, tampering with or destroying any documentation or other information that may be relevant.</p>

<p>He has been given 14 days to respond to the charges.</p>

<p>The investigation surrounds events during Jayasuriya’s second spell as Sri Lanka’s chairman of selectors, from April 2016 to August 2017, with suspicions over the fourth ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in Hambantota in July last year, a match won by the tourists en route to a 3-2 series victory, prompting the investigation.</p>

<p>For the first half-decade of his career, Sanath Jayasuriya was considered a bowler who could bat a bit.</p>

<p>But today, he is the only player to score over 12,000 runs and capture more than 300 wickets in One Day International cricket, and hence regarded as one of the best all-rounders in the history of limited-overs cricket.</p>

<p>He retired from Test cricket in December 2007 and from limited overs cricket in June 2011. On 28 January 2013, Sri Lanka Cricket appointed him as the chairman of cricket selection committee. Sri Lanka won the ICC World Twenty20 for the first time in 2014, during his tenure as the chief selector.</p>

<p>He ran for public office at the 2010 Sri Lankan general elections and was elected to the parliament from his native Matara District.[10] He topped the UPFA parliamentary election list for Matara district by obtaining 74,352 preferential votes.</p>


Jayasuriya arguably changed the face of modern limited overs cricket, with he and his fellow opener, Romesh Kaluwitharana, adopting an aggressive approach to power play batting that proved revolutionary at the time and was a key factor in Sri Lanka’s stunning triumph at the 1996 World Cup.

Jayasuriya arguably changed the face of modern limited overs cricket, with he and his fellow opener, Romesh Kaluwitharana, adopting an aggressive approach to power play batting that proved revolutionary at the time and was a key factor in Sri Lanka’s stunning triumph at the 1996 World Cup. Named as the player of the tournament in 1996, Sanath has scored 21 centuries and took 323 wickets in 445 one-day internationals. He also averaged 40.07 runs in 110 Test matches. The pioneer former opener was charged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching its anti-corruption code. The accusations against the 49-year-old former batsman relate to failure or refusal to co-operate with an ongoing ICC investigation into alleged match-fixing in the country. He is also charged for concealing, tampering with or destroying any documentation or other information that may be relevant. He has been given 14 days to respond to the charges. The investigation surrounds events during Jayasuriya’s second spell as Sri Lanka’s chairman of selectors, from April 2016 to August 2017, with suspicions over the fourth ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in Hambantota in July last year, a match won by the tourists en route to a 3-2 series victory, prompting the investigation. For the first half-decade of his career, Sanath Jayasuriya was considered a bowler who could bat a bit. But today, he is the only player to score over 12,000 runs and capture more than 300 wickets in One Day International cricket, and hence regarded as one of the best all-rounders in the history of limited-overs cricket. He retired from Test cricket in December 2007 and from limited overs cricket in June 2011. On 28 January 2013, Sri Lanka Cricket appointed him as the chairman of cricket selection committee. Sri Lanka won the ICC World Twenty20 for the first time in 2014, during his tenure as the chief selector. He ran for public office at the 2010 Sri Lankan general elections and was elected to the parliament from his native Matara District.[10] He topped the UPFA parliamentary election list for Matara district by obtaining 74,352 preferential votes.

Sanath Jayasuriya: World Cup-winning captain who is charged with corruption

<p>Former Sri Lanka cricketer and chairman of selectors, Sanath Jayasuriya has been charged with two counts of breaching the ICC's Anti-Corruption Code.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ICC has said that&nbsp;Jayasuriya has been charged with two offences under Article 2.4.6 and 2.4.7 of its code.</p>

<p>The official statement mentioned that ICC will not make any further comment in respect of these charges at this stage.</p>

<p>The former captain&nbsp;has refused to cooperate with any investigation conducted by the ICC's anti-corruption unit, the ICC said in a statement.</p>

<p>The 49-year-old has also been charged with trying to conceal, destroy or tamper with evidence that could be crucial to the anti-corruption investigation.</p>

<p>Also, gave Jayasuriya&nbsp;two-week time, which starts from October 15, to respond on the same.</p>

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<p><strong>What is article 2.4.6 and Article 2.4.7?&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Article 2.4.6 -</strong> Failure or refusal, without compelling justification, to cooperate with any investigation carried out by the ACU, including failure to provide accurately and completely any information and/or documentation requested by the ACU as part of such investigation.</p>

<p><strong>Article 2.4.7 - </strong>Obstructing or delaying any investigation that may be carried out by the ACU, including concealing, tampering with or destroying any documentation or other information that may be relevant to that investigation and/or that may be evidence or may lead to the discovery of evidence of corrupt conduct under the Anti-Corruption Code.</p>

<p><em>More to follow</em></p>


Former Sri Lanka cricketer and chairman of selectors, Sanath Jayasuriya has been charged with two counts of breaching the ICC's Anti-Corruption Code. ICC has said that Jayasuriya has been charged with two offences under Article 2.

Former Sri Lanka cricketer and chairman of selectors, Sanath Jayasuriya has been charged with two counts of breaching the ICC's Anti-Corruption Code. ICC has said that Jayasuriya has been charged with two offences under Article 2.4.6 and 2.4.7 of its code. The official statement mentioned that ICC will not make any further comment in respect of these charges at this stage. The former captain has refused to cooperate with any investigation conducted by the ICC's anti-corruption unit, the ICC said in a statement. The 49-year-old has also been charged with trying to conceal, destroy or tamper with evidence that could be crucial to the anti-corruption investigation. Also, gave Jayasuriya two-week time, which starts from October 15, to respond on the same. BREAKING: Sanath Jayasuriya has been charged with two counts of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Full details: https://t.co/O4kTg0b1j2 pic.twitter.com/1bJsTg9WTP — ICC (@ICC) October 15, 2018 × What is article 2.4.6 and Article 2.4.7? Article 2.4.6 - Failure or refusal, without compelling justification, to cooperate with any investigation carried out by the ACU, including failure to provide accurately and completely any information and/or documentation requested by the ACU as part of such investigation. Article 2.4.7 - Obstructing or delaying any investigation that may be carried out by the ACU, including concealing, tampering with or destroying any documentation or other information that may be relevant to that investigation and/or that may be evidence or may lead to the discovery of evidence of corrupt conduct under the Anti-Corruption Code. More to follow

ICC charges Sanath Jayasuriya with breaching anti-corruption code

<p>India are placed fifth while three-time champions Australia lead the 46-team table as the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday launched global Women's T20I Team Rankings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ICC's move to launch the women's T20I rankings follows its decision earlier this year to award international status to all T20 matches between member countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Whilst Scotland are the top-ranked associate member in 11th and Thailand take 12th place in the first table, following some good performances of late including a win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup earlier this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/kohli-consolidates-top-position-in-test-rankings-171094">Kohli consolidates top position in ICC Test rankings, Windies' Roston Chase moves up</a></p>

<p>All women's T20 matches between members have international status since the Asia Cup in June and the new rankings system will help teams gauge where they stand in the shortest format of the game, said an ICC release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The teams will have to play six T20I matches in the previous three to four years to remain on the rankings table.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The system moves away from the combined rankings in place earlier and there is now a separate ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings table with 10 teams, in line with the men's rankings, which are separate for each format.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We are committed to growing the game and T20 is the vehicle through which we'll do this. Global rankings and international status for all T20 games between members is a huge step forward and will contribute to our efforts to accelerate the growth of the women's game," ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The new rankings will provide incentive for teams to play regularly and mark their progress globally. I wish teams all the best."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia, who were top-ranked in the combined rankings system, are now ranked number one in both forms of the game and lead Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand by three points in the T20I rankings table.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia are on 280 points, New Zealand on 277 while England are just a further one point behind with 276 points.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia, will however, have to win their upcoming three-match T20I series from October 25 to 29 against Pakistan in Malaysia by a 3-0 margin to retain their top spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan will be unable to overtake sixth-ranked South Africa even if they were to pull off a shock 3-0 win.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The West Indies, who will defend their ICC Women's World T20 title at home from November 9 to 24, are ranked fourth with 259 points and India are a further 10 points behind in fifth place.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The next five teams on the table -- South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Ireland -- complete the lineup for the West Indies event.</p>

<p>The list includes nine sides from Europe, 14 from Asia, 13 from Africa, four each from East Asia Pacific and the Americas, apart from Australia and the West Indies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India captain Harmanpreet Kaur welcomed the move.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm sure these rankings will encourage more countries to play the game regularly and teams will get a good idea of where they stand in the global context. Players always take interest in the ICC rankings as they are a true reflection of where teams and players stand," she said.</p>


India are placed fifth while three-time champions Australia lead the 46-team table as the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday launched global Women's T20I Team Rankings.

India are placed fifth while three-time champions Australia lead the 46-team table as the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday launched global Women's T20I Team Rankings. The ICC's move to launch the women's T20I rankings follows its decision earlier this year to award international status to all T20 matches between member countries. Whilst Scotland are the top-ranked associate member in 11th and Thailand take 12th place in the first table, following some good performances of late including a win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup earlier this year. Kohli consolidates top position in ICC Test rankings, Windies' Roston Chase moves up All women's T20 matches between members have international status since the Asia Cup in June and the new rankings system will help teams gauge where they stand in the shortest format of the game, said an ICC release. The teams will have to play six T20I matches in the previous three to four years to remain on the rankings table. The system moves away from the combined rankings in place earlier and there is now a separate ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings table with 10 teams, in line with the men's rankings, which are separate for each format. ↗️ There's a new No.1 on both the T20I batting and all-rounders charts! See who's challenging for the top spots after the latest update on the @MRFWorldwide ICC Women's T20I Rankings! ➡️ https://t.co/SR1Sqy6FUl pic.twitter.com/YtnQkApLD9 — ICC (@ICC) October 12, 2018 × "We are committed to growing the game and T20 is the vehicle through which we'll do this. Global rankings and international status for all T20 games between members is a huge step forward and will contribute to our efforts to accelerate the growth of the women's game," ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said in a statement. "The new rankings will provide incentive for teams to play regularly and mark their progress globally. I wish teams all the best." Australia, who were top-ranked in the combined rankings system, are now ranked number one in both forms of the game and lead Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand by three points in the T20I rankings table. Australia are on 280 points, New Zealand on 277 while England are just a further one point behind with 276 points. Australia, will however, have to win their upcoming three-match T20I series from October 25 to 29 against Pakistan in Malaysia by a 3-0 margin to retain their top spot. Pakistan will be unable to overtake sixth-ranked South Africa even if they were to pull off a shock 3-0 win. The West Indies, who will defend their ICC Women's World T20 title at home from November 9 to 24, are ranked fourth with 259 points and India are a further 10 points behind in fifth place. The next five teams on the table -- South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Ireland -- complete the lineup for the West Indies event. The list includes nine sides from Europe, 14 from Asia, 13 from Africa, four each from East Asia Pacific and the Americas, apart from Australia and the West Indies. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur welcomed the move. "I'm sure these rankings will encourage more countries to play the game regularly and teams will get a good idea of where they stand in the global context. Players always take interest in the ICC rankings as they are a true reflection of where teams and players stand," she said.

India ranked 5th as ICC launches global women's T20I team rankings

<p>Three Hong Kong cricketers, including one who had already served a 30-month ban, have been charged with breaching the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption Code.</p>

<p>The trio has been provisionally suspended pending an investigation, the ICC said on Monday.</p>

<p>Irfan Ahmed, Nadeem Ahmed, and Haseeb Amjad, are the players who have been charged by the ICC on a total of 19 counts of breaching the code.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Irfan faces nine charges, while Nadeem and Hasib face five charges each.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2167553/cricket-corruption-three-hong-kong-players-charged-and-suspended">Five cricket captains approached to spot-fix last year, says ICC</a></strong></p>

<p>“The players have 14 days from 8 October 2018 to respond to the charges. The ICC will not make any further comment in respect of these charges at this stage,” the ICC said.</p>

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<p>Irfan ended a suspension on May 4, 2018 having been found guilty of failing to report requests to fix matches several times between January 2012 and January 2014, although he did not act on any of the approaches.</p>

<p>However, the latest charges include the 2016 ICC World T20 tournament in India, held in March – two months after Irfan started his first suspension.</p>


Three Hong Kong cricketers, including one who had already served a 30-month ban, have been charged with breaching the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption Code.

Three Hong Kong cricketers, including one who had already served a 30-month ban, have been charged with breaching the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption Code. The trio has been provisionally suspended pending an investigation, the ICC said on Monday. Irfan Ahmed, Nadeem Ahmed, and Haseeb Amjad, are the players who have been charged by the ICC on a total of 19 counts of breaching the code. Irfan faces nine charges, while Nadeem and Hasib face five charges each. Also read: Five cricket captains approached to spot-fix last year, says ICC “The players have 14 days from 8 October 2018 to respond to the charges. The ICC will not make any further comment in respect of these charges at this stage,” the ICC said. BREAKING: Irfan Ahmed, Nadeem Ahmed and Haseeb Amjad of Hong Kong have been charged with breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. All three players have been provisionally suspended with immediate effect.https://t.co/EFNtZdZFKf pic.twitter.com/gr9wE1oYBt — ICC (@ICC) October 8, 2018 × Irfan ended a suspension on May 4, 2018 having been found guilty of failing to report requests to fix matches several times between January 2012 and January 2014, although he did not act on any of the approaches. However, the latest charges include the 2016 ICC World T20 tournament in India, held in March – two months after Irfan started his first suspension.

Three Hong Kong players charged under ICC Anti-Corruption Code

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-1st-test-day-3-kuldeep-yadav-shines-west-indies-were-181-1817-in-43-overs-169815">India defeated West Indies</a> by an innings and 272 runs within three days of the first Test in Rajkot on Saturday and registered their biggest ever Test victory.</p>

<p>Previously, the biggest Test victory had come in June this year when the team outclassed Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs.</p>

<p>India are now unbeaten in their last eight Tests at home.</p>

<p>Following on, the tourists were bowled out at a score of 196 runs and suffered an innings and 272-run defeat in Rajkot. The match ended early in the final session and Windies now trail the two-match series 1-0.</p>

<p>They were dismissed for 181 in their first innings in response to India's 649-9 declared.</p>

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<p>West Indies' opener Kieran Powell started off well and fought a lonely battle as the team kept losing wickets from the other side. Powell scored 83 runs to offer some resistance to the team and his knock included eight fours and four sixes.</p>

<p>Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav (5-57) was the pick of the Indian bowlers, claiming his first five-for in test cricket as West Indies lost 14 wickets on Saturday.</p>

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India defeated West Indies by an innings and 272 runs within three days of the first Test in Rajkot on Saturday and registered their biggest ever Test victory. Previously, the biggest Test victory had come in June this year when the team outclassed Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs.

India defeated West Indies by an innings and 272 runs within three days of the first Test in Rajkot on Saturday and registered their biggest ever Test victory. Previously, the biggest Test victory had come in June this year when the team outclassed Afghanistan by an innings and 262 runs. India are now unbeaten in their last eight Tests at home. Following on, the tourists were bowled out at a score of 196 runs and suffered an innings and 272-run defeat in Rajkot. The match ended early in the final session and Windies now trail the two-match series 1-0. They were dismissed for 181 in their first innings in response to India's 649-9 declared. It's all over. India win the first Test against West Indies by an innings and 272 runs. Ravindra Jadeja cleaned up the tail. #INDvWI ⬇️https://t.co/bOSqMElBuo pic.twitter.com/huyW0vonFU — ICC (@ICC) October 6, 2018 × West Indies' opener Kieran Powell started off well and fought a lonely battle as the team kept losing wickets from the other side. Powell scored 83 runs to offer some resistance to the team and his knock included eight fours and four sixes. Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav (5-57) was the pick of the Indian bowlers, claiming his first five-for in test cricket as West Indies lost 14 wickets on Saturday. Hyderabad hosts the second and final test from Friday.

Ind vs WI, 1st Test: India register their biggest-ever Test victory

<p>Former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid Tuesday justified India's refusal to play bilateral cricket with Pakistan during the ICC's Disputes Resolution Committee hearing into a compensation claim against the BCCI, a Board official said.</p>

<p>The hearing, which began Monday, will decide whether BCCI is to pay the Rs 447 crore damages sought by the PCB for not honouring a so-called Memorandum of</p>

<p>Understanding to play six bilateral series between 2015 and 2023. The BCCI has maintained that the MOU is not legally binding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Khurshid's presence definitely took the PCB by surprise. They were not expecting a former MEA to come in for cross-examination. Also a legal expert. He gave UPA II's stand on why India didn't tour Pakistan post the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008," the BCCI official told PTI, quoting from Khurshid's statement in the court, on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khurshid, who was the external affairs minister during the UPA-II government which finished its term in 2014, was presented by the BCCI as one of its prime defence witnesses on Tuesday. He, however, could not be reached for a comment on his statement at the hearing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"During the cross-examination Khurshid told the ICC's Dispute Resolution Forum that the erstwhile UPA government acted on various world intelligence agencies' reports on threat perception of playing cricket in Pakistan. He explained why it was impossible to send Indian cricket team to Pakistan after terror attacks," he said.</p>

<p>The official also claimed that Khurshid stuck to the oft-stated government stand that bilateral engagements with Pakistan cannot resume without an end to cross-border terrorism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Khurshid also clearly said that time and again the Indian government had made it clear that unless cross-border terrorism stopped, it would be difficult to resume bilateral cricketing ties."</p>

<p>The BCCI official also said Khurshid's cross-examination happened first as he had other commitments.</p>

<p>The others, who will be cross-examined during the hearing, are former IPL CEO Sundar Raman, former BCCI GM (Game development) Prof Ratnakar Shetty, current ICC chairman Shashank Manohar and former BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel.</p>

<p>"We are confident that we will win the case. PCB's bone of contention is a one-page email which doesn't count as MoU. It was an email sent by Patel as a part of quid pro quo deal with PCB. They didn't support our revenue model and the deal to play six bilaterals fell through."&nbsp;</p>


Former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid Tuesday justified India's refusal to play bilateral cricket with Pakistan during the ICC's Disputes Resolution Committee hearing into a compensation claim against the BCCI, a Board official said.

Former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid Tuesday justified India's refusal to play bilateral cricket with Pakistan during the ICC's Disputes Resolution Committee hearing into a compensation claim against the BCCI, a Board official said. The hearing, which began Monday, will decide whether BCCI is to pay the Rs 447 crore damages sought by the PCB for not honouring a so-called Memorandum of Understanding to play six bilateral series between 2015 and 2023. The BCCI has maintained that the MOU is not legally binding. "Khurshid's presence definitely took the PCB by surprise. They were not expecting a former MEA to come in for cross-examination. Also a legal expert. He gave UPA II's stand on why India didn't tour Pakistan post the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008," the BCCI official told PTI, quoting from Khurshid's statement in the court, on condition of anonymity. Khurshid, who was the external affairs minister during the UPA-II government which finished its term in 2014, was presented by the BCCI as one of its prime defence witnesses on Tuesday. He, however, could not be reached for a comment on his statement at the hearing. "During the cross-examination Khurshid told the ICC's Dispute Resolution Forum that the erstwhile UPA government acted on various world intelligence agencies' reports on threat perception of playing cricket in Pakistan. He explained why it was impossible to send Indian cricket team to Pakistan after terror attacks," he said. The official also claimed that Khurshid stuck to the oft-stated government stand that bilateral engagements with Pakistan cannot resume without an end to cross-border terrorism. "Khurshid also clearly said that time and again the Indian government had made it clear that unless cross-border terrorism stopped, it would be difficult to resume bilateral cricketing ties." The BCCI official also said Khurshid's cross-examination happened first as he had other commitments. The others, who will be cross-examined during the hearing, are former IPL CEO Sundar Raman, former BCCI GM (Game development) Prof Ratnakar Shetty, current ICC chairman Shashank Manohar and former BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel. "We are confident that we will win the case. PCB's bone of contention is a one-page email which doesn't count as MoU. It was an email sent by Patel as a part of quid pro quo deal with PCB. They didn't support our revenue model and the deal to play six bilaterals fell through."

ICC hearing: Salman Khurshid cross-examined, BCCI says testimony lends weight to its case

<p>Indian opener Rohit Sharma, who led the team to glory in recently-concluded Asia Cup, has jumped two places to attain a career-best second position in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI player ranking.</p>

<p>Producing a rich vein of form, the 31-year-old had scored a total of 317 runs in the prestigious tournament including one centurion knock against arch-rival Pakistan in their Super Four match.</p>

<p>This is for the second time that Sharma is at the second spot, having first reached number two in July this year.</p>

<p>Another Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan also made huge gains as he leaped four slots to reach the fifth place in the ranking list. The development came after the left-hander topped the tournament with an aggregate of 342 runs.</p>

<p>In ICC bowling ranking list, Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav advanced three places to take a career-best third position after finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker along with Bangladesh's fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman and Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan, all of who finished with 10 wickets each.</p>

<p>For Afghanistan, right-arm leg break bowler Rashid Khan becomes world's top-ranked ODI all-rounder as he displaced former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan from the top position.</p>

<p>Afghanistan opener Mohammad Shahzad has gained 19 slots to reach 36th position, his highest in two years, while spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has gained 15 slots to reach the eighth position.</p>

<p>For Bangladesh, wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has attained a career-best 16th position, while Liton Das has advanced 107 positions to reach 116th rank after his fine century in the final. Mustafizur has moved up four places to take the 12th position among bowlers.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Nizakat Khan has reached a career-best 78th rank Hong Kong's Nizakat Khan has reached a career-best 78th rank.</p>

<p>For Sri Lanka, Upul Tharanga has gained two positions to reach 41st rank while Hong Kong captain Anshuman Rath's knock of 73 against India has led him to 55th position with 532 points, the highest ever points tally for a Hong Kong batsman. Rath's opening partner Nizakat Khan has gained 28 slots to reach a career-best 78th rank.</p>

<p>Pakistan left-hander Imam-ul-Haq has gained 15 places to reach a career-best 27th position while Shoaib Malik has gained 12 slots to reach 42nd position. Junaid Khan has gained seven slots to reach 30th position among bowlers.</p>

<p>In ICC ODI Team Rankings, India have gained one point while Pakistan and Sri Lanka have lost three points each. Afghanistan have also gained five points but there has been no change in positions in the list led by England.</p>


Indian opener Rohit Sharma, who led the team to glory in recently-concluded Asia Cup, has jumped two places to attain a career-best second position in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI player ranking.

Indian opener Rohit Sharma, who led the team to glory in recently-concluded Asia Cup, has jumped two places to attain a career-best second position in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI player ranking. Producing a rich vein of form, the 31-year-old had scored a total of 317 runs in the prestigious tournament including one centurion knock against arch-rival Pakistan in their Super Four match. This is for the second time that Sharma is at the second spot, having first reached number two in July this year. Another Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan also made huge gains as he leaped four slots to reach the fifth place in the ranking list. The development came after the left-hander topped the tournament with an aggregate of 342 runs. In ICC bowling ranking list, Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav advanced three places to take a career-best third position after finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker along with Bangladesh's fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman and Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan, all of who finished with 10 wickets each. For Afghanistan, right-arm leg break bowler Rashid Khan becomes world's top-ranked ODI all-rounder as he displaced former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan from the top position. Afghanistan opener Mohammad Shahzad has gained 19 slots to reach 36th position, his highest in two years, while spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has gained 15 slots to reach the eighth position. For Bangladesh, wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has attained a career-best 16th position, while Liton Das has advanced 107 positions to reach 116th rank after his fine century in the final. Mustafizur has moved up four places to take the 12th position among bowlers. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Nizakat Khan has reached a career-best 78th rank Hong Kong's Nizakat Khan has reached a career-best 78th rank. For Sri Lanka, Upul Tharanga has gained two positions to reach 41st rank while Hong Kong captain Anshuman Rath's knock of 73 against India has led him to 55th position with 532 points, the highest ever points tally for a Hong Kong batsman. Rath's opening partner Nizakat Khan has gained 28 slots to reach a career-best 78th rank. Pakistan left-hander Imam-ul-Haq has gained 15 places to reach a career-best 27th position while Shoaib Malik has gained 12 slots to reach 42nd position. Junaid Khan has gained seven slots to reach 30th position among bowlers. In ICC ODI Team Rankings, India have gained one point while Pakistan and Sri Lanka have lost three points each. Afghanistan have also gained five points but there has been no change in positions in the list led by England.

Rohit Sharma attains career-best ranking after Asia Cup glory

<p>The International Cricket Council(ICC) general manager of anti-corruption unit Alex Marshall&nbsp;revealed several alarming facts about corruption in cricket during his speech on the Media Day at the ICC Headquarters in Dubai on Monday.</p>

<p>India, a country which considers cricket as its religion, is the centre of fixing and corruption, Marshall said, "Corruption happens in every single cricket playing country. Most of the bookies are based in one area. The corruptors are mostly Indian bookies. But the corruption happens everywhere."</p>

<p>Marshall informed that ICC is trying hard to keep the game clean and declaring that&nbsp;32 investigations were launched in the last 12 months in which "eight"&nbsp;players were "suspects".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There have been more than 30 investigations in the last 12 months, eight involve players as suspects," he added. "Five internationals captains have reported receiving approaches to spot-fix."</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/sledging-ball-tampering-threaten-crickets-dna-says-icc-chief-david-richardson-157506">Sledging</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/sledging-ball-tampering-threaten-crickets-dna-says-icc-chief-david-richardson-157506">, ball-tampering threaten 'cricket's DNA,' says ICC chief David Richardson</a></p>

<p>"Five international captains have been approached. You are not going to get the names. Four of them are from full member countries and one from a non-full member country," Marshall said.</p>

<p>Marshall said that the T20 format of cricket has given the corruptors new opportunities to tarnish the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The corruptors like the explosion in T20 tournaments. It's, of course, great to have so many T20 events. It's really good, but the corruptors see that as a new opportunity. They try to get into the franchises, they try to be the financial backers, they try to gain influence over the tournament. So they love the T20s," he said.</p>

<p>"If they (corruptors) can't get into someone else's T20 tournament, they design their own corrupt tournaments and we have seen examples of corruptors who create an entire event only for the purposes of corruption," said Marshall, referring to the 2016 Masters Champions League in UAE.</p>

<p>While Alex also mentioned that the spirit of the game is intact referring to the recent team India example when Virat Kohli-led team gave a farewell to Alastair Cook with a special guard of honour.</p>


The International Cricket Council(ICC) general manager of anti-corruption unit Alex Marshall revealed several alarming facts about corruption in cricket during his speech on the Media Day at the ICC Headquarters in Dubai on Monday.

The International Cricket Council(ICC) general manager of anti-corruption unit Alex Marshall revealed several alarming facts about corruption in cricket during his speech on the Media Day at the ICC Headquarters in Dubai on Monday. India, a country which considers cricket as its religion, is the centre of fixing and corruption, Marshall said, "Corruption happens in every single cricket playing country. Most of the bookies are based in one area. The corruptors are mostly Indian bookies. But the corruption happens everywhere." Marshall informed that ICC is trying hard to keep the game clean and declaring that 32 investigations were launched in the last 12 months in which "eight" players were "suspects". "There have been more than 30 investigations in the last 12 months, eight involve players as suspects," he added. "Five internationals captains have reported receiving approaches to spot-fix." Sledging, ball-tampering threaten 'cricket's DNA,' says ICC chief David Richardson "Five international captains have been approached. You are not going to get the names. Four of them are from full member countries and one from a non-full member country," Marshall said. Marshall said that the T20 format of cricket has given the corruptors new opportunities to tarnish the game. "The corruptors like the explosion in T20 tournaments. It's, of course, great to have so many T20 events. It's really good, but the corruptors see that as a new opportunity. They try to get into the franchises, they try to be the financial backers, they try to gain influence over the tournament. So they love the T20s," he said. "If they (corruptors) can't get into someone else's T20 tournament, they design their own corrupt tournaments and we have seen examples of corruptors who create an entire event only for the purposes of corruption," said Marshall, referring to the 2016 Masters Champions League in UAE. While Alex also mentioned that the spirit of the game is intact referring to the recent team India example when Virat Kohli-led team gave a farewell to Alastair Cook with a special guard of honour.

Five cricket captains approached to spot-fix last year: ICC anti-corruption unit

<p>West Indies defeated ICC World XI team by massive 72 runs, in one-off the Hurricane relief T20 match at the Lord's in London.</p>

<p>The match had many entertaining moments, from Evin Lewis' blitz to the guard of honour for Shahid Afridi. However, it was one moment for which the ICC faced a backlash from the Twitter users after it awarded the charity match an international status.&nbsp</p>

<p>Former English cricketer Naseer Hussain live commentary, standing at first slip, didn't go down well with the viewers, leaving them wondering how seriously was the game being taken.</p>

<p>The picture went viral on social media with fans unimpressed with the turn of events.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Commantror in the Field ??<a href="https://twitter.com/ICC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ICC</a> please explain is it International match or List A Game ???? <a href="https://twitter.com/nassercricket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nassercricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIvsWorldXI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WIvsWorldXI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldXI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldXI</a> <a href="https://t.co/zIPrSK3pww">pic.twitter.com/zIPrSK3pww</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nasser Hussain, on commentary, at first slip for the opening over. This is why these games - wonderful as they are - should never have international status. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIvRoW?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WIvRoW</a> <a href="https://t.co/T3caRzOEEA">pic.twitter.com/T3caRzOEEA</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Good morning.Just turned on Facebook Live. Please tell me that's a hologram of Nasser Hussain pretending to be on the field of play and not the real thing.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Really enjoyed the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIvWorldXI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WIvWorldXI</a> game and kudos to <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyCricket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkyCricket</a> for making their feed available for free...but i hope to your deity of choice that we never see that Nasser Hussain experiment montrosity on a cricket ground again! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shudder?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shudder</a></p>
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Nasser Hussain wandering round the field not quite knowing what he is doing.<br />
Nothing new there then!<br />
Seriously is this the way forward for our “glorious summer game “?</p>
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<p>The match was played to raise funds to rebuild cricket grounds in Anguilla and Dominica damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria that swept through the Caribbean in September 2017.&nbsp</p>

<p>Afridi donated USD 20,000 to hurricane relief from his foundation, while all the players donated their match fees to the charity. The Pakistan all-rounder, who retired from mainstream international cricket two years ago, received a guard of honour at Lord's.</p>


The picture went viral on social media with fans unimpressed with the turn of events

West Indies defeated ICC World XI team by massive 72 runs, in one-off the Hurricane relief T20 match at the Lord's in London. The match had many entertaining moments, from Evin Lewis' blitz to the guard of honour for Shahid Afridi. However, it was one moment for which the ICC faced a backlash from the Twitter users after it awarded the charity match an international status. Former English cricketer Naseer Hussain live commentary, standing at first slip, didn't go down well with the viewers, leaving them wondering how seriously was the game being taken. The picture went viral on social media with fans unimpressed with the turn of events. Nasser Hussain as Reporter on the field in an International Game... This isn't allowed anyway #CricketRelief pic.twitter.com/vwfbwdqVDp — Abhijeet (@TheYorkerBall) May 31, 2018 × Commantror in the Field ??@ICC please explain is it International match or List A Game ???? @nassercricket #WIvsWorldXI #WorldXI pic.twitter.com/zIPrSK3pww — Ejaz Wasim Bakhri (@ejazwasim) May 31, 2018 × Nasser Hussain, on commentary, at first slip for the opening over. This is why these games - wonderful as they are - should never have international status. #WIvRoW pic.twitter.com/T3caRzOEEA — Adam Collins (@collinsadam) May 31, 2018 × Good morning.Just turned on Facebook Live. Please tell me that's a hologram of Nasser Hussain pretending to be on the field of play and not the real thing. — Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) May 31, 2018 × Really enjoyed the #WIvWorldXI game and kudos to @SkyCricket for making their feed available for free...but i hope to your deity of choice that we never see that Nasser Hussain experiment montrosity on a cricket ground again! #shudder — The Opening Statsman (@OpeningStatsman) June 1, 2018 × @SkyCricket #WIvRestoftheWorld Nasser Hussain wandering round the field not quite knowing what he is doing. Nothing new there then! Seriously is this the way forward for our “glorious summer game “? — Uncle Mort (@UncleMort2011) May 31, 2018 × The match was played to raise funds to rebuild cricket grounds in Anguilla and Dominica damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria that swept through the Caribbean in September 2017. Afridi donated USD 20,000 to hurricane relief from his foundation, while all the players donated their match fees to the charity. The Pakistan all-rounder, who retired from mainstream international cricket two years ago, received a guard of honour at Lord's.

Twitterati slam Naseer Hussain's commentary stunt in Windies vs World XI

<p>Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi will lead the ICC World XI side against Windies at Lord's as Eoin Morgan has been forced to pull out due to a fractured finger.</p>

<p>Morgan injured his right ring finger during a Royal London One-Day cup encounter against Somerset on Sunday, May 27. He was sent for a precautionary x-ray, which revealed a crack.</p>

<p>Eoin Morgan was set to captain the side but due to the injury, former Pakistan's skipper Shahid Afridi will lead the squad.&nbsp</p>

<p>Sam Billings has been added to the squad at the place of Eoin Morgan. Also, Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran and England fast bowler Tymal Mills have been added to the World XI squad.</p>

<p>The match is being held to raise funds for the reconstruction of Ronald Webster Park in Anguilla, the Sir Viv Richards Stadium in Antigua, the Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica, the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground in the British Virgin Islands and the Carib Lumber Ball Park in St. Maarten, that were damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria last year.</p>

<p><strong>ICC World XI squad:</strong></p>

<p>Shahid Afridi (C), Dinesh Karthik, Mitchell McClenaghan, Thisara Perera, Rashid Khan, Luke Ronchi, Shoaib Malik, Tamim Iqbal, Sandeep Lamichhane, Adil Rashid, Mohammed Shami, Sam Billings, Sam Curran, Tymal Mills</p>


The match is being held to raise funds in order to reconstruct the stadiums which were damaged due to hurricanes last year

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi will lead the ICC World XI side against Windies at Lord's as Eoin Morgan has been forced to pull out due to a fractured finger. Morgan injured his right ring finger during a Royal London One-Day cup encounter against Somerset on Sunday, May 27. He was sent for a precautionary x-ray, which revealed a crack. Eoin Morgan was set to captain the side but due to the injury, former Pakistan's skipper Shahid Afridi will lead the squad. Sam Billings has been added to the squad at the place of Eoin Morgan. Also, Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran and England fast bowler Tymal Mills have been added to the World XI squad. The match is being held to raise funds for the reconstruction of Ronald Webster Park in Anguilla, the Sir Viv Richards Stadium in Antigua, the Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica, the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground in the British Virgin Islands and the Carib Lumber Ball Park in St. Maarten, that were damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria last year. ICC World XI squad: Shahid Afridi (C), Dinesh Karthik, Mitchell McClenaghan, Thisara Perera, Rashid Khan, Luke Ronchi, Shoaib Malik, Tamim Iqbal, Sandeep Lamichhane, Adil Rashid, Mohammed Shami, Sam Billings, Sam Curran, Tymal Mills

Shahid Afridi to lead ICC World XI against Windies; Eoin Morgan out due to injury

<p>Anil Kumble-led Cricket Committee of the ICC today called for greater sanctions for players indulging in bad behaviour and ball tampering.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Led by the former India captain, the committee urged the world cricket's governing body to take tough measures and restore the "culture of respect" among competing teams and its players.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The committee comprises former international captains such as Mike Gatting, Mahela Jayawardene, current international coach Mike Hesson (New Zealand) and former Australia opener and match referee David Boon.</p>

<p>They further agreed that it is important for the host nations to prepare quality pitches keeping the World Test Championship in mind.</p>

<p>"Acknowledging that the preparation of Test pitches that could provide a risk to the competitiveness of the ICC World Test Championship, the Committee urged Members to continue to focus on the delivery of pitches that provide a better balance between bat and ball in line with ICC regulations."</p>

<p>Ball tampering issue which saw Australia's former captain Steve Smith and his former deputy David Warner being suspended for one year due to their involvement in the scandal in South Africa was also highlighted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;"We had an excellent discussion around the issue of player behavior and I'd like to thank Mike Gatting and David Boon for joining us and making valuable contributions, Kumble said.</p>

<p>"The Committee echoed the sentiments of the ICC Chief Executives' Committee and the ICC Board, and, as such, we have made a series of recommendations as part of the creation of a culture of respect we can all adhere."</p>

<p>Some of the suggestions with regards to Code of Conduct included</p>

<p>1)Raising the sanctions associated with ball tampering.&nbsp;</p>

<p>2)Creating a new offence for offensive, personal, insulting, offensive or orchestrated abuse</p>

<p>3)The consideration of the introduction of a new offence of attempting to gain an unfair advantage</p>

<p>4)Creating a Code of Respect</p>

<p>5) Match referee to have the authority to downgrade or upgrade a level of offence or sanction.</p>

<p>The committee also raised concern about excessive personal abuse.</p>

<p>"The group felt that excessive personal abuse and ball tampering were serious offences in the game and that should be reflected in the way in which they are dealt with. There was also strong support for giving the match officials more authority and subsequently greater support around their decision making," Kumble said.</p>

<p>In the meeting, the committee also announced that the toss will remain the fundamental starting point of the match.&nbsp;</p>


The committee added that it is important for the host nations to prepare quality pitches keeping the World Test Championship in mind

Anil Kumble-led Cricket Committee of the ICC today called for greater sanctions for players indulging in bad behaviour and ball tampering. Led by the former India captain, the committee urged the world cricket's governing body to take tough measures and restore the "culture of respect" among competing teams and its players. The committee comprises former international captains such as Mike Gatting, Mahela Jayawardene, current international coach Mike Hesson (New Zealand) and former Australia opener and match referee David Boon. They further agreed that it is important for the host nations to prepare quality pitches keeping the World Test Championship in mind. "Acknowledging that the preparation of Test pitches that could provide a risk to the competitiveness of the ICC World Test Championship, the Committee urged Members to continue to focus on the delivery of pitches that provide a better balance between bat and ball in line with ICC regulations." Ball tampering issue which saw Australia's former captain Steve Smith and his former deputy David Warner being suspended for one year due to their involvement in the scandal in South Africa was also highlighted. "We had an excellent discussion around the issue of player behavior and I'd like to thank Mike Gatting and David Boon for joining us and making valuable contributions, Kumble said. "The Committee echoed the sentiments of the ICC Chief Executives' Committee and the ICC Board, and, as such, we have made a series of recommendations as part of the creation of a culture of respect we can all adhere." Some of the suggestions with regards to Code of Conduct included 1)Raising the sanctions associated with ball tampering. 2)Creating a new offence for offensive, personal, insulting, offensive or orchestrated abuse 3)The consideration of the introduction of a new offence of attempting to gain an unfair advantage 4)Creating a Code of Respect 5) Match referee to have the authority to downgrade or upgrade a level of offence or sanction. The committee also raised concern about excessive personal abuse. "The group felt that excessive personal abuse and ball tampering were serious offences in the game and that should be reflected in the way in which they are dealt with. There was also strong support for giving the match officials more authority and subsequently greater support around their decision making," Kumble said. In the meeting, the committee also announced that the toss will remain the fundamental starting point of the match.

'Tougher sanctions proposed for players' poor behaviour, ball tampering

<p>Anil Kumble-led Cricket Committee of the ICC on Tuesday rejected the proposal to drop the toss from Tests, saying it will remain the fundamental starting point of the match.&nbsp</p>

<p>The committee decided not to abolish the spin of coin in the game's traditional format, calling it an integral part of the narrative.</p>

<p>It also made a slew of recommendations with regard to poor behaviours of players and announced to take tough measures.&nbsp</p>

<p>It also called for greater sanctions for players indulging in ball tampering.</p>

<p>"The committee discussed whether the toss should be automatically awarded to the visiting team but felt that it was an integral part of Test cricket which forms part of the narrative of the game," the ICC said in a release.</p>

<p>The abolition of toss became a contentious issue as most of the former players and stakeholders termed it a negative step.</p>

<p>The committee also recommended a change in points system to the ICC Chief Executives' Committee.&nbsp</p>

<p>They recommended that points should only be awarded for each match and not a series win.</p>

<p>It was also agreed to propose a reserve day for the ICC World Test Championship final to enable any time lost through bad weather to be made up.&nbsp</p>

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It also called for greater sanctions for players indulging in ball tampering.

Anil Kumble-led Cricket Committee of the ICC on Tuesday rejected the proposal to drop the toss from Tests, saying it will remain the fundamental starting point of the match. The committee decided not to abolish the spin of coin in the game's traditional format, calling it an integral part of the narrative. It also made a slew of recommendations with regard to poor behaviours of players and announced to take tough measures. It also called for greater sanctions for players indulging in ball tampering. "The committee discussed whether the toss should be automatically awarded to the visiting team but felt that it was an integral part of Test cricket which forms part of the narrative of the game," the ICC said in a release. The abolition of toss became a contentious issue as most of the former players and stakeholders termed it a negative step. The committee also recommended a change in points system to the ICC Chief Executives' Committee. They recommended that points should only be awarded for each match and not a series win. It was also agreed to propose a reserve day for the ICC World Test Championship final to enable any time lost through bad weather to be made up.

'Toss' to remain as starting point in Test match: ICC

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