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ICC Turns Down PCB’s Appeal to Remove Referee Andy Pycroft in Asia Cup Row
16 Sep

ICC Turns Down PCB’s Appeal to Remove Referee Andy Pycroft in Asia Cup Row

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, , , , ,
New Delhi, September 16, 2025: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has formally declined the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) request to replace match referee Andy Pycroft in the ongoing Asia Cup. Officials confirmed that the decision was conveyed to the PCB late last night.The dispute arose after Pycroft reportedly advised Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha not to shake hands with his Indian counterpart at the toss, which upset the PCB. The ICC clarified that Pycroft acted only on directions from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) representatives on the ground, who had already decided there would be no handshake.In its written reply, the…
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Mumbai Replaces Bengaluru as Host City for Women’s ODI World Cup After Security Concerns
22 Aug

Mumbai Replaces Bengaluru as Host City for Women’s ODI World Cup After Security Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, , ,
Navi Mumbai: In a major reshuffle ahead of the Women’s ODI World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday confirmed that Mumbai will replace Bengaluru as one of the five host cities for the tournament, citing “unforeseen circumstances.”The development follows the M Chinnaswamy Stadium’s failure to secure mandatory administrative and security clearances, which rendered it ineligible to host matches. The tournament begins on September 30.The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will now stage up to five fixtures, including the opening game, a semifinal, and potentially the final on November 2.“While unforeseen circumstances required us to adjust the schedule…
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Trump Targets ICC With Sanctions Over Probes Into US and Israel
07 Feb

Trump Targets ICC With Sanctions Over Probes Into US and Israel

nishuthapar10 CommentsWorld News,
Former US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, enacting sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) following its investigation into alleged war crimes involving the US and Israel. The White House called the court’s actions “illegitimate and baseless,” criticizing its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The ICC had accused Netanyahu, Hamas’ military chief Mohammed Deif, and others of crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza, prompting the sanctions. Trump’s order freezes the assets of ICC officials, restricts their travel, and penalizes anyone aiding their investigations, underscoring his administration’s long-standing opposition to the…
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