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2nd Test: Asghar Afghan scores ton as Afghanistan dominate on Day 1

Captain Asghar Afghan scored his maiden Test ton as a dominant Afghanistan reached 307/3 on Day 1 of their second Test against Zimbabwe on Wednesday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium

2nd Test: Asghar Afghan scores ton as Afghanistan dominate on Day 1
Updated On : 10 Mar 2021 | 7:44 PM IST

ICC rankings: New Zealand attains top spot in Test cricket for the 1st time

Overall, New Zealand is the seventh side in the world to hold the number one spot

ICC rankings: New Zealand attains top spot in Test cricket for the 1st time
Updated On : 06 Jan 2021 | 11:33 AM IST

Afghanistan President approves land for new cricket stadium in Kabul

In their endeavour to host international matches, Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has secured land for a new state-of-the-art stadium in Kabul

Afghanistan President approves land for new cricket stadium in Kabul
Updated On : 21 Dec 2020 | 1:44 PM IST

Australia to host Afghanistan cricket team for one-off Test in 2021

Australia will be hosting Afghanistan for a lone Test match next year, Afghanistan Cricket Board has announced

Australia to host Afghanistan cricket team for one-off Test in 2021
Updated On : 21 Dec 2020 | 1:37 PM IST

Ireland name 16-member squad for ODI series against UAE, Afghanistan

Cricket Ireland has announced a 16-man squad for the two ODI series against the UAE and Afghanistan set to be played in January

Ireland name 16-member squad for ODI series against UAE, Afghanistan
Updated On : 11 Dec 2020 | 11:59 AM IST

Afghanistan to host Ireland for three-match ODI series in January

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced that they will host Ireland for a three-match ODI series in January next year

Afghanistan to host Ireland for three-match ODI series in January
Updated On : 18 Nov 2020 | 3:43 PM IST

ICC Super League for 2023 World Cup qualification: All you need to know

The super league will begin with England vs Ireland three match ODI series, scheduled to start from July 30, 2020. Check ICC Super League format, teams and points system here

ICC Super League for 2023 World Cup qualification: All you need to know
Updated On : 27 Jul 2020 | 6:05 PM IST

ICC postpones T20 WC, paves way for BCCI to organise IPL 2020 in Sep-Nov

With India's case load also exceeding the 1 million mark, including more than 26,000 deaths, the IPL 2020 is likely to move to the UAE once the central government gives its go ahead

ICC postpones T20 WC, paves way for BCCI to organise IPL 2020 in Sep-Nov
Updated On : 21 Jul 2020 | 1:00 AM IST

Holding ICC T20 WC unrealistic amid Covid-19: Cricket Australia Chairman

I would say it is unlikely, trying to get (teams from) 16 countries into Australia when most countries are still going through Covid spiking is unrealistic or very, very difficult, says CA chairman

Holding ICC T20 WC unrealistic amid Covid-19: Cricket Australia Chairman
Updated On : 16 Jun 2020 | 12:03 PM IST

Fate of T20 World Cup to be decided in ICC board meet on June 10

There is speculation that the October-November window for the ICC T20 World cup would be taken up by the IPL 2020 if the ICC announces a postponement or cancellation.

Fate of T20 World Cup to be decided in ICC board meet on June 10
Updated On : 09 Jun 2020 | 12:51 PM IST

Afghanistan board discusses resuming training with captain, head coach

The training camp will be held this month in Kabul while adhering to guidelines of WHO and the country's Ministry of Public Health, says Afghanistan cricket board

Afghanistan board discusses resuming training with captain, head coach
Updated On : 03 Jun 2020 | 11:05 AM IST

ICC board meet: Decision on T20 WC postponement deferred till June 10

The ICC also launched an inquiry into concerns over the 'confidentiality' of its functioning, which the Board felt has been breached in the past few days

ICC board meet: Decision on T20 WC postponement deferred till June 10
Updated On : 29 May 2020 | 11:47 AM IST

Reports regarding postponement of T20 World Cup 'inaccurate': ICC

The T20 World Cup is slated to be played from October 18- November 15 at seven venues across Australia

Reports regarding postponement of T20 World Cup 'inaccurate': ICC
Updated On : 28 May 2020 | 10:36 AM IST

ICC Board likely to postpone T20 WC to 2022 in its Thursday meet: Report

There is very little chance of World T20 going ahead in this situation and I don't think either Cricket Australia or the top boards will mind, says a source

ICC Board likely to postpone T20 WC to 2022 in its Thursday meet: Report
Updated On : 27 May 2020 | 12:27 PM IST

Covid-19 to change cricket for good: ICC mulls a slew of radical measures

ICC has recommended appointment of chief medical officers, 14-day pre-match isolation training camp, use of gloves by umpires while handling the ball, as cricket set to return from coronavirus hiatus

Covid-19 to change cricket for good: ICC mulls a slew of radical measures
Updated On : 23 May 2020 | 2:00 PM IST

No saliva to DRS: Cricket will see these key changes in post-Covid-19 world

The ICC cricket committee led by Anil Kumble has recommended some changes in the existing rules for the resumption of cricket in somewhat hygiene condition amid coronavirus pandemic

No saliva to DRS: Cricket will see these key changes in post-Covid-19 world
Updated On : 19 May 2020 | 3:44 PM IST

Coronavirus: Afghanistan cricket board announces 25% pay cut for coaches

Head coach Lance Klusener, batting coach HD Ackermann and assistant coach Nawroz Mangal are among those impacted by the decision

Coronavirus: Afghanistan cricket board announces 25% pay cut for coaches
Updated On : 12 May 2020 | 11:27 AM IST

ICC Test rankings: India cedes top spot for first time since October 2016

India cricket team lost the top spot in the ICC Test rankings to Australia, dropping to third after its stupendous 2016-17 record was eliminated from the annual update as per rules

ICC Test rankings: India cedes top spot for first time since October 2016
Updated On : 01 May 2020 | 1:52 PM IST

ICC CEC: Test Championship final unlikely in June 2021 over Covid-19 fears

But the T20 World Cup is on course even though Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts said that his board is ready for any eventuality

ICC CEC: Test Championship final unlikely in June 2021 over Covid-19 fears
Updated On : 24 Apr 2020 | 12:08 PM IST

ICC to discuss Test championship, ODI league in executive meet on April 23

The ODI league was to start in June but first series under it -- South Africa's away three-match rubber against Sri Lanka in the first week of June -- was cancelled on Monday due to the pandemic

ICC to discuss Test championship, ODI league in executive meet on April 23
Updated On : 21 Apr 2020 | 1:18 PM IST