ICC launches strategy for Global Growth

The International Cricket Council today unveiled its global growth strategy which places women’s cricket firmly at the heart of its long-term ambitions. The strategy which has been developed in partnership with ICC Members is aimed at strengthening, growing, and protecting the game with the vision of more players, more fans and more nations enjoying cricket.

Shaheen guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has been fined 15 per cent of his match fees for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second T20I against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Saturday

ICC and UNICEF partner to help break stigma around mental health

The partnership will amplify UNICEF’s global campaign #OnYourMind which calls for commitment, communication and action to promote good mental health for every child.

International Cricket Council selects Sportradar as Data and Streaming Rights partner

The International Cricket Council announces strategic partnership with fintech infrastructure Leader: NIUM

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced today that it has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Nium, a leading global financial technology (FinTech) infrastructure company. Nium provides banks and businesses with access to a suite of fintech infrastructure services through one API. This partnership includes involvement and integration in three global ICC events through to the end of 2023 such as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, the ICC World Test Championship Final in 2023 and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 to be hosted in India.

ICC.tv partners with Cricket Australia to live stream Australia's international summer of cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has partnered with Cricket Australia to broadcast the upcoming Australian summer of cricket into emerging cricket markets including Europe and Southeast Asia, starting with the highly anticipated rematch between India and Australia, finalists in last year’s ICC T20 Women’s World Cup.

Turkey withdraw from Europe Women’s Qualifer

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today have confirmed that Turkey have withdrawn from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier supported by Dream 11 as the necessary approval and travel documentation required due to COVID-19 restrictions for the team was not able to be secured from the Turkish Sports Ministry.

ICC prepares 2028 Olympics inclusion bid

The International Crickey Council is preparing a bid to be included in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Zimbabwe's Kaia reported for suspect bowling action

Zimbabwe’s Roy Kaia has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the one-off Test against Bangladesh in Harare that ended on Sunday.

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Suspicion of a match-fixing around PSG-Red Star Belgrade: the investigation closed

The National Financial Prosecutor’s Office (PNF) has closed its preliminary investigation into suspicions of rigging of the Champions League match between Paris-SG and the Red Star of Belgrade in October 2018, said Thursday the lawyer of the Serbian club, confirming information from the Team.

INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin 13-26 April 2021

Team Owners In Crossfire Over Cricket's Anti-Corruption Rules: ICC v Deepak Agarwal

Published Wednesday, 07 April 2021.

Match-Fixing In Cricket: A Review Of Shakib Al Hasan’s Sanction For Failing To Report Corrupt Approaches

Published Wednesday, 24 February 2021.

Fighting corruption in sport: an introduction to match manipulation

Published Thursday, 16 July 2020.

More than just a number: how India is trying to tackle age fraud in sports

Published Monday, 27 April 2020.

ICC announces appointment of Alex Marshall as General Manager – Anti-Corruption Unit

Recent CAS trends in match-fixing cases following the Pakistan cricketers’ appeals

Published Friday, 09 August 2013.

Lie detectors and sports arbitration - an uncertain future

Published Thursday, 03 January 2013.

Match Fixing - Why Do People Involved in Sport Agree to Match Fix? - Part 2

Published Sunday, 12 June 2011.

The ICC appoints Geoff Allardice as CEO

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed Geoff Allardice has been appointed as the organisation’s permanent CEO after more than eight months in the role on an interim basis.

Allardice, a former first-class cricketer, was the ICC General Manager, Cricket for eight years having previously held a similar role at Cricket Australia. 

The ICC partners with Faze Technologies to create exclusive digital collectibles

FTX announces global partnership with the International Cricket Council

FTX Trading Limited (“FTX” or “The Company”), a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, today announced a global partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC), the governing body of cricket, where FTX will be the official cryptocurrency exchange partner for ICC events.

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Ntozakhe allowed to resume bowling in international cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that following remedial work and re-assessment, the bowling action of South Africa off-spinner Raisibe Ntozakhe has been found to be legal, and she can resume bowling in international cricket.

Rahul fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

India opener KL Rahul has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day of the fourth Test against England at The Oval.

ICC confirms cricket’s Olympic ambition

The International Cricket Council has today confirmed its intention to bid for cricket’s inclusion in the Olympic Games. The ICC has convened a Working Group to lead the bid on behalf of the sport which will be focused on cricket becoming part of the Olympic family for LA 2028, Brisbane 2032 and beyond.

Little, Adair and Tector breach ICC Code of Conduct

Ireland player Josh Little has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee while his team-mates Mark Adair and Harry Tector have been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in separate incidents during the third match of their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League series against South Africa in Malahide on Friday.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 to move to UAE and Oman

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will be staged in the UAE and Oman due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in India. The BCCI will remain the hosts of the event, which will now be held in Dubai International Stadium, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the Sharjah Stadium, and the Oman Cricket Academy Ground, from 17 October to 14 November 2021.

Zoysa banned for six years under ICC Anti-Corruption Code

Sri Lanka's Nuwan Zoysa has been handed a six-year ban from all cricket after he was found guilty of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

Heath Streak banned for eight years under ICC Anti-Corruption Code

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has been banned from all cricket for eight years after he accepted five charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

India’s Sticky Wicket: What Are The Rules On The Quality of Test Match Cricket Pitches?

Published Tuesday, 06 April 2021.

Fighting corruption in sport: key elements of match manipulation

Published Tuesday, 21 July 2020.

Sports integrity (betting and financial corruption) – the year in review 2019/20

Published Friday, 12 June 2020.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Committee makes range of recommendations

Irfan Ahmed suspended for two and a half years for breaching Anti-Corruption Code

The Twenty20 challenge

Published Friday, 11 January 2013.

TV Dispute Threatens World Test Championship

Published Monday, 01 August 2011.