International Cricket Council
Coverage of International Cricket Council in the Nexus archive.
- Spinner Mohammad Nawaz sanctioned for breaching ICC's anti-doping code
Mohammad Nawaz was sanctioned by the ICC for violating anti-doping rules after testing positive for Carboxy-THC. He received a three-month ineligibility period, backdated to May 1, but served only two-and-a-half months due to a voluntary suspension and participation in a rehabilitation program. His match records from February 7, 2024, to May 1 are disqualified.
- ICC rates Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium ‘unsatisfactory’ after slow pitch in Pakistan-Australia ODI
The ICC rated Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium as 'unsatisfactory' due to a slow pitch that hindered scoring in Pakistan's ODI against Australia. A similar rating was given to Lord’s pitch in London, with both venues receiving demerit points under ICC protocols. Pakistan won the series, and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi defended the pitch strategy as necessary for competitive advantage.
- Cricket Canada suspended by governing body due to 'serious breaches' of membership
The International Cricket Council has suspended Cricket Canada’s membership due to 'serious breaches' of membership rules. The suspension follows allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement.