ICC top job to be split

Future International Cricket Council presidents are likely to have reduced powers after the governing body's board recommended splitting the job.

Proteas aim for top spot in Test ranking

The Proteas could regain a top spot in the world Test rankings and pocket about R1.4-million if it secures a whitewash over New Zealand in March.

World cricket body wants lifetime bans for corruption

The MCC World Cricket Committee says lifetime bans for captains, vice-captains and coaches found guilty of corruption will help root out the problem.

Kallis climbs back to second spot in ICC rankings

According to the International Cricket Council, Jacques Kallis has climbed back to second position in the world rankings for batsmen and all-rounders.

Philander moves 12 places in bowling rankings

Proteas medium fast bowler Vernon Philander rocketed up 12 places on the Reliance ICC Test Bowling rankings released on Monday.

Ryan Harris bemoans 'pointless' two-Test series

Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris says two-Test series' are pointless and that the International Cricket Council needs to get their priorities right.

Smith disappointed by delay on Test championship

South Africa captain Graeme Smith said he was disappointed that the ICC had decided to postpone a world Test championship until 2017.

ICC delays Test championship until 2017

The International Cricket Council has announced that the ICC World Test championship due to be played next year will not be held until 2017.

Pakistan seeks repatriation of disgraced cricketers

The Pakistan government will submit a detailed report on a recent spot-fixing case in order to repatriate three jailed cricketers.

'Toothless' ICC agency needs govt help to curb corruption

A cricket historian says cricket administrators will have to join hands with governments across the world if they are to stamp out corruption.

Botham demands lax ICC act on fixing

Former England captain Ian Botham says the ICC needs to cut off the head of the match-fixing snake following 11 years inactivity.

De Villiers and Steyn named in ICC team of the year

AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn have been named in the ICC ODI team of the year, while Hashim Amla has been nominated for player of the year.

England world's number one after India thrashing

England became the world's number one Test side as they beat India by an innings and 242 runs to win the third Test at Edgbaston.

ICC ponders return of timeless Tests

The ICC is considering scrapping time limits for the final of the inaugural world Test championship in 2013, returning cricket to the 1930s.

ICC warns of sanctions for govt meddling

Cricket's governing body has banned countries from appointing politicians to national boards to free the sport from undue government influence.

ICC confirms 14-team format for 2015 World Cup

The 2015 Cricket World Cup will feature the 10 Test-playing nations plus four associate teams, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday.

India accepts modified version of umpire review system

India said on Monday that it had agreed to a modified version of the controversial Umpire Decision Review System, bringing to an end a damaging row.

Video reviews top ICC agenda

The use of video technology could become mandatory after the issue is discussed during the International Cricket Council's annual conference.

Mishra fined for dispute in India-West Indies match

The International Cricket Council has fined India's Amit Mishra 10% of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision.

Cricket Sri Lanka seeks loans after World Cup hosting

Sri Lanka Cricket is seeking government grants and a soft loan to meet part of the $69-million it spent on co-hosting the 2011 World Cup.

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