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Lord's pitch reconstruction signals long-term scheduling shift

MCC's response to the ICC demerit point extends beyond one pitch to a structural overhaul of Lord's preparation and scheduling model.

MCC begins reconstruction of Lord's Pitch 9 after ICC demerit point

Lord's relaying Pitch 9 after first ICC demerit point, with long-term changes to preparation and scheduling.

Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford receive ICC reprimands after second T20I

Powell and Rutherford admitted Level 1 breaches during the second T20I and accepted ICC reprimands without a hearing.

ICC sanctions Powell and Rutherford for Ranchi breaches

The ICC handed official reprimands and one demerit point each to Powell and Rutherford for Level 1 breaches in Ranchi.

ICC allows pink ball in Tests to address bad light but Durban match unused option

The ICC amended playing conditions last week to allow pink balls in Tests, but Australia and South Africa did not agree to use it before their Durban match affected by bad light.

MCC clarifies run-out law change applies only to hand dismissals

The MCC clarified that the complete control requirement for run-outs applies only when a fielder breaks the wicket with their hand while holding the ball, not when the ball itself dislodges the bails.

Todd Greenberg says 12-team WTC model likely for 2028-29 cycle

Greenberg expects the WTC to expand to 12 teams starting in 2028, though the ICC has yet to table a formal proposal.

ICC to help China set up Centre of Excellence for cricket

The ICC will assist China with a Centre of Excellence and Tier 2 events to capitalise on renewed interest after the sport's Olympic return.

MCC says pink-ball trial in Tests requires bilateral agreement between teams

MCC official confirms pink-ball use in Tests needs agreement between both teams and cannot be switched mid-match.

12-team World Test Championship expansion carries financial risk for smaller nations

Greenberg signals that expanding the World Test Championship to 12 teams will force smaller nations to confront financial sustainability questions.

India-Pakistan clash receives over 100,000 ticket applications for 2027 World Cup

India-Pakistan fixture on October 10 draws highest demand for 2027 ODI World Cup with over 100,000 ticket applications, as overall demand crosses one million.

India-Pakistan fixture leads ticket demand for 2027 ODI World Cup

More than 100,000 fans have applied for tickets to the India-Pakistan match on October 10, the highest demand for any fixture at the 2027 ODI World Cup.

ICC scraps plans for return of Champions League T20 after Big Three opposition

ICC dropped plans for a new Champions League T20 after India, Australia and England blocked additional events in the calendar.

Parthiv Patel says Pakistan will target Super 7 stage in 2027 World Cup

ICC releases 2027 World Cup schedule with India vs Australia opener

The ICC announced the 2027 ODI World Cup schedule on Thursday, setting India against Australia on October 7 in Cape Town.

ICC tightens time-wasting rules and allows pink balls in day Tests from October

ICC announces major changes to playing conditions across formats

ICC confirms new four-stage format for 2027 ODI World Cup

The ICC announced a new four-stage format for the 2027 ODI World Cup featuring a Super Series stage and 57 matches across three African hosts.

ICC introduces five-run penalty for time-wasting batters from October

ICC introduces time-wasting penalties and pink ball trials

ICC tightens time-wasting rules and allows pink balls in day Tests from October.

Ten teams set to qualify directly for ODI World Cup 2027

ICC confirms direct qualification pathway for ten teams ahead of ODI World Cup 2027 schedule announcement.

ICC announces 2027 ODI World Cup schedule with India-Pakistan clash on October 10

The tournament runs across three African nations from October 2 to November 21.

India pacers average 32.1 after 34 overs since ICC rule change

India pacers average 32.1 with the old ball after the ICC's July 2025 rule change, reversing prior gains in overs 35-50.

Jay Shah congratulates Smriti Mandhana on T20I record

Jay Shah hailed Mandhana after she topped the women's T20I run charts with 4,788 runs.