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The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the international governing body of cricket. It was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from England, Australia and South Africa. The ICC has 105 members: 12 full members that play test matches, 37 associate members, and 56 Affiliate Members. The ICC is responsible for the organisation and governance of cricket's major international tournaments, most notably the Cricket World Cup. It also appoints the umpires and referees that officiate at all sanctioned test matches, One Day International and Twenty20 Internationals.
Gifted teenage batsman Shiv Mathur will miss Hong Kong’s T20 World Cup qualifiers in Malaysia after travelling to the United States to begin his degree. Photo: Karma Lo
Cricket Hong Kong

Newly united Hong Kong aiming to overcome key absences on T20 World Cup mission

City team missing stars old and new in Malaysia, as head coach Kaushal Silva eyes twin-objectives of qualification and increasing talent pool.

China emerges as key growth market for ICC in bid to expand cricket worldwide

Australia’s bowlers restore order but batting worries remain before South Africa

Axe hangs over Australian batters after ‘most embarrassing’ loss to Bangladesh

Former captain Ricky Ponting, who scored more than 13,000 Test runs, says it is time for tough decisions and to start regeneration.

Australia have suffered surprise home defeats in the recent past, including an eight-run loss to the West Indies at the Gabba in 2024. Photo: AP

Bangladesh celebrate historic win over Australia, call for more Test opportunities

Ex-players, fans say nine-wicket thrashing of game’s giants in just four days is ‘something we dreamed of’.

Australia host Bangladesh in Darwin and Mackay for first winter Tests in 22 years

The ‘Fab Four’ of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon are fit and available for the first time in more than a year.

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West Indies’ Greaves makes history with 5 wickets for 0 runs against Pakistan

The 32-year-old returned figures of 5-27 on the third day, helping to swing the World Test Championship contest ‌in the hosts’ favour.

Justin Greaves claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Pakistan were bowled out for 282 in reply to West Indies’ first-innings total of ⁠311. Photo: AFP
IOC

Addition of cricket at LA28 offers IOC access to 2 billion fans, Indian market

Absent since 1900, and as the Games seek a younger and broader audience, it may be the most valuable sport added to the programme in decades.

Malaysia

US criticism of Malaysia’s Israel stance spotlights growing ‘disconnect’

Claims that Malaysia’s ban on Israelis entering the country are antisemitic are unlikely to trigger a major policy shift, analysts say.

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The Ashes

Australia welcome back 3 members of ‘big 4’ bowlers for Bangladesh tests

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon return from injury as selectors name 13-man squad for tests in Darwin and Mackay next month.

Australian bowlers (from left) Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, here holding the Ashes trophy after their 2018 win, have all been selected to face Bangladesh. Photo: AP
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong cricket’s ‘transformational’ chance after booking Asian Games ticket

City team follow up Bahrain victory with win over Singapore to earn place in 10-team tournament in Nagoya, where HKSI funding is up for grabs.

Hong Kong wicketkeeper Shahid Wasif (left) watches on as another Singapore wicket falls to the leg spin of Mohammad Ghazanfar. Photo: Handout
India-Pakistan tensions

Why India, Pakistan cannot afford another war right now

Hardline Indian political figures appear to be signalling a thaw in New Delhi-Islamabad ties is imminent, analysts say.

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Asian Games 2026

Cricket bowls over fans as Japan warms up for Asian Games with minnows event

Japanese sports fans are likely to be stumped by the sport, but a purpose-built ground will now help them welcome star teams India, Pakistan.

Women's cricket

New Zealand cricket great Suzie Bates aiming to bow out on World Cup high

The 38-year-old batting star confirms she will call time on her 20-year international career following this year’s T20 World Cup in England.

Current New Zealand skipper Amelia Kerr embraces Suzie Bates after taking a wicket during the White Ferns’ 2024 T20 World Cup final win over South Africa. Photo: Reuters

ICC to probe Canada’s T20 World Cup loss to New Zealand after corruption claim

Cricket’s governing body to look into allegations highlighted in a documentary aired by Canadian public broadcaster.

Dilpreet Bajwa (left) and Yuvraj Samra of Canada make their way out to bat during the T20 World Cup match against New Zealand in February in Chennai, India. Photo: Getty Images
Asian Games 2026

Japan to host T20 World Cup qualifiers at new Asian Games cricket stadium

The biggest East Asia-Pacific tournament ever will see nine teams battling to reach the showpiece event in Australia and New Zealand.

Cricket Hong Kong

Silva willing to keep faith with Hong Kong despite second T20 collapse in 2 days

Captain Yasim Murtaza rescues side with 60 runs from 30 balls as they inflict back-to-back defeats on Kuwait.

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How political tensions between India, Pakistan might get into English cricket

A BBC report says Indian-owned franchises in The Hundred competition will not be considering any Pakistan cricketers at the player auction.

Shadab Khan, seen here playing a shot against Namibia at the T20 World Cup last Wednesday, has been among the leading Pakistani players to have played in The Hundred. Photo: AP

Australia, Ireland out of cricket T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe qualify after washout

Zimbabweans join Sri Lanka as qualifiers and make Super 8s for the first time, the Australians had needed an Irish win to keep hopes alive.

Boycott averted, India and Pakistan set for T20 World Cup blockbuster

Two teams will clash in Colombo on Sunday, but as a recent sporting contest it has been remarkably one-sided.

India-Pakistan tensions

Pakistan to play India in Colombo at T20 World Cup after boycott called off

Decision comes after leaders of Pakistan, Sri Lanka meet, following which Pakistani team are ordered to ‘take the field’ on Sunday.

Pakistan captain Salman Agha (left), seen here with teammate Saim Ayub in their win over the Netherlands on Saturday, said his team would follow government advice and would play against India. Photo: AFP

T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat Netherlands, India survive US scare

In opening day’s other match, West Indies’ Romario Shepherd claims 4 Scotland wickets in 5 balls, including a hat-trick, in comfortable win.

Pakistan’s Faheem Ashraf plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup. Photo: AFP

T20 World Cup: 5 players to watch out for at cricket’s smash-and-grab festival

A powerful Indian hitter, an England all-rounder for the conditions, South Africa’s ‘Baby AB’, an in-demand Afghan, New Zealand’s Allen key.

T20 World Cup: India’s quest for consecutive titles, Sri Lanka’s strength at home

Here are the key things to know about the men’s Twenty20 World Cup tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starting on Saturday.

Pakistan

Pakistan bats away India match but stays in T20 World Cup

India and Pakistan agreed last year to play at neutral venues when either country is hosting an ICC event.

Pakistani players celebrate winning the series and the third T20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Australia in Lahore on Sunday. Photo: EPA
Bangladesh

Not cricket? Political sticky wicket forces Bangladesh out of T20 World Cup

Bangladesh’s national election on February 12 has brought tensions among the South Asian neighbours to the forefront.

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Bangladesh’s Rishad Hossain (right) is congratulated by teammate Mahmudullah during a T20 World Cup cricket match on June 20, 2024. Photo: AP
Board of Control for Cricket in India

Bangladesh T20 World Cup absence amid India fall out ‘sad moment’ for cricket

World No 9 team missing from one-month global showpiece following refusal to play matches in India.

Board of Control for Cricket in India

Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 cricket World Cup, reports say

Decision comes after weeks of uncertainty during which the Bangladeshis insist they would not play its matches in India over safety worries.

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