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ICC Names 10 Umpires, Three Match Referees To Officiate Women's ODI WC Qualifiers In Pakistan
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that a panel of 10 umpires and three match referees will be officiating in the upcoming ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifiers, happening from April 9 to 19 in Lahore, Pakistan.
Ali Naqvi, Shandre Fritz and Trudy Anderson will be working as as match referees, while the umpiring panel comprises of Faisal Khan Afridi, Saleema Imtiaz, Sarah Dambanevana, Masudur Rahman Mukul, Shatira Jakir Jesy, Donovan Koch, Babs Gcuma, Candace la Borde, Dedunu de Silva and Shaun Haig.
Saleema, the mother of Pakistan women’s all-rounder Kainat Imtiaz, last year made history by becoming the first Pakistani woman to join an ICC panel of umpires after being successfully nominated to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires. "This isn't just a win for me, it's a win for every aspiring female cricketer and umpire in Pakistan. I hope my success motivates countless women who dream of making their mark in the sport," she said.
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HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein: International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) congratulated Kirsty Coventry on becoming the first female president of the International Olympic Council (IOC) in Costa Navarino, Greece on Thursday.
BCCI Allows Use Of Saliva To Shine The Ball In IPL 2025: Report
The International Cricket Council: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has lifted the ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season commencing on Saturday. The decision was taken during the meeting of the captains and managers at the board's headquarters in Mumbai after the majority of captains approved the proposal.
USA Cricket Faces Legal Battle Over Governance Issues
International Cricket Council: USA Cricket is once again in the headlines for the wrong reasons, as a legal battle unfolds over governance failures. Current board member Atul Rai, along with former directors Kuljit Nijjar, Arjun Gona, and Patricia Whittaker, has filed a lawsuit against the organization’s leadership, alleging election manipulation, governance breaches, and violations of US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) regulations.
ICC Announces 2025 Women’s ODI WC Qualifier To Be Held In Lahore From April 9-19
ODI World Cup Qualifier: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier will be held across two venues in Lahore from April 9-19. Six teams will compete for two places in the main event to be held in India in October-November. Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, along with hosts India, have already qualified for the World Cup by virtue of finishing in the top six of the 10-team ICC Women’s Championship (2022-25).
Champions Trophy: PCB Lodges Protest With ICC Over Prize Ceremony Snub
ICC Chair Jay Shah: Underfire for not having its representative on the podium for the prize distribution ceremony after the Champions Trophy final, the Pakistan Cricket Board has lodged a protest with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for ignoring its representative during Sunday's event in Dubai.
PCB Faces Backlash For Not Sending Representative To Champions Trophy Final In Dubai
Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is being strongly criticised for not sending a single representative to the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Rajeev Shulka, Ashish Shelar To Represent BCCI In Asian Cricket Council
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: With Jay Shah taking over as Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has nominated vice-president Rajeev Shukla and Ashish Shelar as its representatives in the Board of Directors of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
After Shami, New Zealand's Southee Calls To Quash Saliva Ban On Ball
The International Cricket Council: Former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee has supported India pacer Mohammed Shami's call to revoke the saliva ban on the ball in international cricket to assist bowlers in getting reverse swing from the ball. The International Cricket Council (ICC) had, in May 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic as a temporary measure, barred players from using saliva to polish the ball. In September 2022, it was permanently banned by the ICC.
Champions Trophy: Gaffaney, Illingworth Named On-field Umpires For India-Australia Semifinal
Dubai International Stadium: New Zealand’s Chris Gaffaney and England’s Richard Illingworth have been named as on-field umpires for the first 2025 Champions Trophy semifinal between India and Australia in Dubai, said the International Cricket Council (ICC). For Tuesday's semifinal at the Dubai International Stadium, Michael Gough will serve as third umpire, while Andy Pycroft will take up the match referee's duties.
Jay Shah Receives Icon Of Excellence Award At Forbes India Leadership Awards 2025
Forbes India Leadership Awards: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has been honoured with the Icon of Excellence Award at the 14th edition of the Forbes India Leadership Awards (FILA 2025). The award recognises his remarkable contributions to the cricket administration.
If He Comes To Bowl, What Are You Going To Look At?, Says Healy On Kuhnemann's Bowling Action Cleared By ICC
ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations: Australian cricket great Ian Healy has warned that the scrutiny over Matthew Kuhnemann’s bowling action may linger despite the left-arm spinner being cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
ICC Clears Australian Spinner Matt Kuhnemann’s Bowling Action (Ld)
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Australian left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann’s bowling action is legal, allowing him to continue bowling in international cricket. “The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that the bowling action of Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has been found to be legal, and the player can continue bowling in international cricket,” the ICC said in a statement.
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