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7 hours ago
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Ravi Shastri On England's WTC Points Deduction: 'If You Focus On Winning...'
Last Updated: England's win at Lord's cost them two points for a slow over rate. Ravi Shastri believes the team can recover by focusing on winning matches. England's thrilling win at Lord's came at a cost, as they were docked two points for a slow over rate deduction. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri remarked that the Ben Stokes-led team could compensate for the points lost by focusing on winning matches. On Wednesday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that England had been penalised with a deduction of two points from their World Test Championship (WTC) tally and fined 10 per cent of their match fee. Consequently, England's WTC standings dropped from 24 to 22 points out of a possible 36, and their points percentage decreased from 66.67 per cent to 61.11 per cent. As a result, England has slipped from second to third place in the WTC points table, allowing Sri Lanka to move up to the second position behind leaders Australia. Shastri referenced the 2019-21 WTC cycle, when Australia were penalised four points for a slow over rate during the 2020 Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne. He explained that Australia missed out on the second place, and New Zealand qualified for the final instead. Why England Had WTC Points Deducted? With the current deduction occurring early in the 2025-27 WTC cycle, Shastri believes England has ample opportunities to win matches and recover the lost points, starting with the fourth Test against India in Manchester on July 23. 'But I think more than the over rate, you have to think of winning. If you focus on winning, then come the last six months, you can probably try and adjust, see how you can get those two points back or something of that sort. But you've got to win, that's more important. Because if you keep winning, that won't matter," he added. (With inputs from IANS) view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 15:13 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
7 hours ago
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- News18
Virat Kohli Sets Unique Record Despite Retiring From T20Is & Tests, Becomes 1st Player To...
Last Updated: Virat Kohli becomes the first-ever batter to earn 900+ ICC rating points in all formats, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest all-format players in cricket history. Virat Kohli continues to break records even after stepping away from T20Is and Test cricket. On Wednesday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) updated his all-time T20I rating to 909 points — making him the only batter in history to score over 900 rating points in all three formats. Virat retired from T20Is after a match-winning 76 in the ICC T20 World Cup final last year, but his ranking has now been revised upward. According to Wisden, his T20I peak rating has officially been changed from 897 to 909. Only two players have ever recorded higher T20I ratings — England's Dawid Malan (919) and India's Suryakumar Yadav (912). Kohli's peak Test rating is 937, which he achieved in 2018 during India's tour of England. That remains the highest for any Indian batter and 11th-highest overall in Test history. He scored 593 runs in that series, with two centuries and three fifties, standing out in a series where most Indian batters struggled. In ODIs, Virat also hit the 909-mark during the same 2018 England tour, scoring 191 runs in three matches, including two fifties. At one point in his career, he was the top-ranked batter in all three formats — a rare feat. This latest milestone strengthens the case for Kohli being the best all-format batter in cricket history. Virat ended his T20I career with 4,188 runs in 125 matches, averaging 48.69. He struck one century and 25 half-centuries, with a best score of 122*. He remains the third-highest run-scorer in T20Is. Earlier this year in May, he announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of the new World Test Championship cycle. His final Test series was against Australia, where he scored just 190 runs in five matches. He finishes as India's fourth-highest Test run-scorer with 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties. His highest Test score is 254*. Kohli is still active in ODIs, where he has racked up 14,181 runs in 302 matches at an average of 57.88. He has 51 centuries and 74 fifties, with a best of 183. He's the third-highest run-scorer in ODI history, and second only to Sachin Tendulkar among Indians. His last ODI series was the Champions Trophy earlier this year, where he helped India win the title with 218 runs in five games. He scored a century against Pakistan and a key fifty against Australia in the semi-final. Across all formats, Kohli has scored 27,599 international runs at an average of 52.27, including 82 centuries and 143 fifties. He sits behind only Sachin Tendulkar among Indian run-getters, and is third overall in world cricket. (With ANI Inputs) view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 20:24 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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8 hours ago
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Stuart Broad Questions ICC's Sanction On Mohammed Siraj: 'Gill Swears On Live TV...'
Last Updated: Stuart Broad has questioned ICC's sanction on Siraj for aggressive celebration, while Gill swore on live TV without penalty. Former England pacer Stuart Broad has questioned the International Cricket Council's sanction on India's Mohammed Siraj, asking how the latter has been handed a 15% match fee fine for celebrating aggressively, while his skipper, Shubman Gill, swore on live television and still got away. Siraj, who has taken four wickets in the Lord's Test, was found guilty of breaching Article 2.5 of ICC's Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to 'using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match". Siraj gave England opener Ben Duckett a fiery send-off and brushed shoulders with the latter after dismissing him for 12 runs in England's second innings on Sunday, July 13. On Saturday, July 12, Gill got into a heated argument with Duckett's fellow opener Zak Crawley and used the choicest of words, for which no sanction has been levied on him yet. 'Find this ridiculous. Siraj 15% for aggressive celebration. Gill swears live on TV & carries on, and what? It's either both or neither. Players aren't and shouldn't be robots, but consistency is key," Broad tweeted on Monday afternoon. — Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) July 14, 2025 England were all out for 192 in the 63rd over of their second innings. India, who ended the day at 58/4 on the fourth day, are 135 runs away from a win at Lord's. After Duckett's wicket, Siraj then went on to dismiss top-order batter Ollie Pope for just four runs, reducing the hosts to 42/2. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 14:56 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
19 hours ago
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- Time of India
ICC Annual Conference: Gurumurthy Palani, Anuraag Bhatnagar, Gurdeep Klair win coveted CEC spots
Logo of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The International Cricket Council's Annual Conference in Singapore kicked off Thursday with a significant election that saw Gurumurthy Palani (France), Anuraag Bhatnagar (Hong Kong), and Gurdeep Klair (Canada) winning key positions on the Chief Executives' Committee (CEC). The trio emerged victorious from an eight-candidate field, marking a major shift in cricket's global leadership. Palani and Bhatnagar led the pack with 28 votes, while Klair secured 21 votes. The election results brought a notable change as veteran administrator Sumod Damodar, who previously served three terms, failed to retain his position after receiving only 16 votes. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The election drew significant attention as three Associate Member seats were available on the influential CEC. This committee plays a crucial role in developing cricket worldwide and managing the sport at the international level. For Associate cricket chiefs, a spot on the CEC is highly valued and often serves as a pathway to the more powerful ICC board. The election featured a diverse group of candidates, including former Hong Kong chief Tim Cutler representing Vanuatu, ex-USA cricket administrator Sankar Renganathan from Sierra Leone, Stella Siale from Samoa, and Sarah Gomersall from Jersey. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Two previous committee members, Rashpal Bajwa from Canada and Denmark's Umair Butt, chose not to participate in this election. The outgoing member, Damodar, was known for his bold initiatives, including attempts to revive the Afro-Asia Cup and his advocacy for more major events for Associate nations. Another notable candidate was Renganathan, who gained attention for his vocal criticism of USA Cricket's current challenges. Bombay Sport Exchange Episode 1: Interview with Sanjog Gupta, CEO (Sports) at JioStar The voting process involved 40 Associate Members and five regional representatives from the Americas, Asia, Europe, East Asia-Pacific, and Africa. According to ICC rules, candidates needed to be either an Associate Member representative or have experience as an ICC director. The newly elected members will serve two-year terms and will also participate in the Associate Member Committee, which oversees governance at the Associate level. This election marks the beginning of a new era for the ICC, now led by Chairman Jay Shah and new CEO Sanjog Gupta, with several important issues set to be discussed during the conference. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Express Tribune
a day ago
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- Express Tribune
ICC confirms dates for cricket competition at LA28
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially confirmed the schedule for cricket's return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028, with the men's and women's T20 tournaments set to run from July 12 to July 29, 2028. This marks a historic moment for the sport, returning to the Olympics 128 years after its only previous appearance at the 1900 Paris Games, where Great Britain won gold against France in a one-off match. The women's medal match is scheduled for July 20, while the men's final will be played on July 29. Both events will take place at the Pomona Fairplex, located approximately 50 kilometers from downtown Los Angeles. Each tournament will include six teams per gender, with 90 athlete quotas allocated to each, allowing countries to field 15-player squads. In the group stage, teams will play two sides from the opposite pool, excluding the team that finished in the same corresponding position. For example, Group A winners will face the second- and third-placed teams in Group B, and vice versa. Results from all matches will determine the final standings. The top two teams will qualify for the final to contest the gold and silver medals, while the third- and fourth-placed teams will compete for bronze. The tournament will feature double-headers on most matchdays, with matches scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM local time. The inclusion of cricket at LA28 is seen as a significant step in expanding the sport's global reach, offering exposure on one of the world's largest sporting stages. While the qualification process is yet to be finalised, discussions are expected at the ICC's Annual Conference in Singapore, starting July 17. In a statement, LA28 confirmed that the gender sequence and detailed schedule will be announced later this year. "The gender sequence for events in the 2028 Games is not yet available. As stated in today's release, 'A more detailed schedule with medal events and gender order will be released later this year,'" LA28 said. It is anticipated that the T20I rankings at a specific cut-off date will be used to determine the six participating teams. A key question remains whether the USA, as host nation, will receive automatic qualification, which could reduce the number of spots available to other nations.
