Pakistan’s fiery pacer Haris Rauf has landed himself in hot water after the International Cricket Council (ICC) officially announced disciplinary sanctions against several players involved in the heated India-Pakistan encounters during the 2025 Asia Cup. The ICC confirmed that Rauf has been handed a two-match suspension, ruling him out of Pakistan’s second and third ODIs […]

The Indian government has made its stance clear on the long-debated issue of sporting ties with Pakistan, issuing a detailed statement that differentiates between bilateral and multinational events. While India has reiterated its refusal to resume bilateral cricket with Pakistan, it has confirmed participation in international tournaments where both nations are involved. The timing of […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stepped in following the tragic stampede incident in Bengaluru linked to Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The incident, which took place on June 4 outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, claimed 11 lives and has now cast a shadow over RCB’s recent […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a refined set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ahead of IPL 2025, ensuring a more structured and professional outlook for the tournament. Among the key directives, players are now restricted from wearing floppies and sleeveless jerseys during post-match presentation ceremonies. This move is reportedly […]

Alzarri Joseph, the West Indies pacer, caused a stir during the third ODI against England in Barbados when he stormed off the field after a tense moment with his captain, Shai Hope. In the fifth over of the match, Hope opted to set the field according to his own plans, disregarding Joseph’s suggestions. Frustrated by […]

Another scandal rocks Sri Lankan cricket, and this time, it’s their former captain, Niroshan Dickwella. The explosive wicket-keeper batter has been banned from all formats of cricket for breaking anti-doping rules. This happened during the just-completed Lanka Premier League 2024, in which Dickwella led the Galle Marvels to the final. We have reports in which […]

The Indian government is all set to bowl a bouncer to the tobacco industry by ensuring the promotion of surrogate advertisements out from the cricket stadium in the country. These ads, in the form of mouth fresheners or otherwise, have been pretty much part of most cricketing venues for years. Surrogate advertising comes in as […]

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has lifted the ban on Danushka Gunathilaka, who was arrested in Australia in 2022 on sexual assault charges but was later acquitted. The decision was ratified by the executive committee of the board on October 13. Gunathilaka was suspended from all cricket activities by SLC in November 2021 after he was arrested […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has penalized Jarvo 69 after he invaded the Chennai pitch during the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 game. The governing body has banned the spectator from further matches of the tournament and handed the matter to Indian authorities. Jarvo 69 made a surprise visit to the pitch during the ongoing […]

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur faced the brunt of the International Cricket Council (ICC) as she was handed a two-match ban for showing dissent at the umpires during the third women’s ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur. The ICC found Kaur guilty of two separate breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct, resulting in a fine of […]