The ICC and the PCB on Thursday amicably resolved the dispute over staging of the 2011 World Cup matches in Pakistan.
This has cleared the way for the smooth hosting of the elite event in the sub-continent.
“This resolution is good for world cricket”
As per the agreement, to be signed soon, the Pakistan Cricket Board will [...]

Strongly backing its players, the BCCI today rejected a controversial WADA anti-doping clause which makes it mandatory for cricketers to be available for out of competition testing, a decision which puts the Indian Board on collision course with the ICC.
The BCCI said it has no problem with players being tested as part of the WADA [...]

The ICC will offer its help to broker peace between the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and its protesting players.
The ICC wants them to field their strongest side in this year’s Champions Trophy.
The ICC General Manager Dave Richardson conceded the governing body was worried with the stalemate that saw frontline West Indian players boycotting the [...]

Wasim Akram feels PCB goofed up while convincing the ICC about Pakistan’s security situation regarding the 2011 World Cup.
Pakistan — along with India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh — was to host 14 matches of the 2011 World Cup.
However, the deteriorating security scenario and the March 3 terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricketers in [...]

The cash-strap PCB is working on a strategy to ensure it is not deprived of the earnings from the 2011 World Cup.
The Pakistan Cricket Board wants ensure it is not deprived of the earnings, including the hosting fees of
around USD 11 million after the ICC shifted it’s share of matches out of the country [...]

PCB hailed New Zealand’s proposal to host part of the scheduled Pakistan tour but made it clear they would retain all earnings.
PCB Chief operating officer Saleem Altaf said New Zealand cricket board’s proposal would be discussed during the ICC’s executive board meeting in Dubai on April 16.
“But we have to be sure that New Zealand [...]

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, venue of the 10-ball Test between West Indies and England has been barred for 12 months.
The ICC announced that the venue would not host any international cricket for at least a period of one year.
The apex body have also informed the West Indies Cricket Board that following last month’s [...]

The ICC has sought to clarify remarks made by Haroon Lorgat, its chief executive, which have been construed as casting doubts on the viability of Pakistan as an international venue. Lorgat said the ICC would conduct an independent security assessment of the country before appointing officials for Sri Lanka’s tour next month but ICC officials [...]

he batting team will decide when to introduce either the second or the third Powerplay during their innings, starting with the one-day series between New Zealand and Bangladesh in October. The change from the earlier scenario, in which the fielding side decided when Powerplays would be taken, is part of the ICC’s new playing conditions [...]

The ICC have postponed to 2009 the Champions Trophy that was due to be held in Pakistan in 19 days’ time. The decision took place after a teleconference between board members on Sunday.
With South Africa already opting out of the tournament, and Australia, New Zealand and England players all publicly nervous about touring Pakistan, there [...]