Also known as: ICC
International Cricket Council — bodies governing global cricket competitions including World Cup formats and tournament organization across multiple formats.
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International Cricket Council honoured Sobers with the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy in 2004
“The International Cricket Council honoured him in 2004 with the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the annual world player of the year but it is the testament of Bradman which will mark him as one of the greatest cricketers.”
Garry Sobers, towering West Indies cricket all rounder, dies at 89The Namibian
International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a new format for next year's Cricket World Cup with 14 competing teams
“The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced a new format for next year's Cricket World Cup that Namibia will co-host with South Africa and Zimbabwe.”
New format further sidelines associate nationsThe Namibian
ICC said the changes were introduced to create more meaningful contests and elevate competitive standards
“"The changes were introduced to create more meaningful contests, elevate competitive standards, strengthen the competitive structure of both events, and enhance the tournament experience for athletes and fans," the ICC said on its website.”
New format further sidelines associate nationsThe Namibian
International Cricket Council (ICC) announced revamped format for men's 2027 one-day international World Cup
“The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday a revamped format for the men's 2027 one-day international World Cup that could lead to an additional fixture between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.”
Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra India Pakistan clashThe Namibian
ICC approved $12.82 million loan to Cricket West Indies
“In a separate announcement, the ICC said it had approved an $12.82 million loan to Cricket West Indies "to support the member board".”
Cricket World Cup revamp could see extra India Pakistan clashThe Namibian
International Cricket Council received budget submissions from Namibia and made a visit
“We've already submitted our budgets to the International Cricket Council (ICC), we've received a visit from the ICC, and we have a visit from their production team in May.”
Namibia to kick-start Cricket Africa CupThe Namibian
International Cricket Council stipulates that a player is eligible if lived in country for three years
“But countries like Italy, the US, Canada and The Netherlands adopt the regulations of the international sport body, in this case the International Cricket Council, which stipulates that a player is eligible if he or she has lived in the country for three years.”
Hard work ahead – cricket presidentNew Era
International Cricket Council organized Men's T20 World Cup with Namibia competing
“The Eagles lost their opening match at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20 World Cup after going down by seven wickets to the Netherlands yesterday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, India.”
Tough start to Eagles World Cup campaignThe Namibian
International Cricket Council (ICC) announced no penalties will be imposed on Bangladesh
“Simultaneously the ICC announced that "no financial, sporting or administrative penalty will be imposed" on Bangladesh.”
Pakistan to play India at T20 World Cup after boycott called offThe Namibian
International Cricket Council kicked out Bangladesh from England's Group C
“Bangladesh refused to play in India, citing security concerns, as relations between the two countries soured and were kicked out by the International Cricket Council (ICC) from England's Group C.”
India favourites as T20 World Cup to begin after chaotic build upGarry Sobers, regarded by many as the greatest cricketer of all time, has died aged 89. The West Indian all-rounder scored 8,032 runs in 93 Tests and took 235 wickets, combining exceptional batting, bowling, and fielding abilities that set him apart in 20th-century cricket.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Garry Sobers, regarded by many as the greatest cricketer of all time, has died aged 89. The West Indian all-rounder scored 8,032 runs in 93 Tests and took 235 wickets, combining exceptional batting, bowling, and fielding abilities that set him apart in 20th-century cricket.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC has announced a 14-team format for next year's Cricket World Cup co-hosted by Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Despite the expanded field, the structure makes it virtually impossible for associate nations like Namibia to compete against leading teams, with four spots determined through a lengthy qualifying process that Namibia must enter despite being a co-host.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC announced a new format for next year's Cricket World Cup to be co-hosted by Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, increasing competing teams to 14. The format has made it virtually impossible for associate nations like Namibia to compete against leading teams, with the tournament featuring far fewer nations than other world cups.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC has announced a new format for the 2027 men's one-day international World Cup in southern Africa, featuring a preliminary round for the three lowest-ranked qualifiers with only one advancing to a 12-team main group stage. The restructure replaces the previous 'super six' with a 'super seven' round-robin and eliminates quarter-finals, designed to reduce dead-rubber matches and increase the potential for an additional India-Pakistan fixture.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will host South Africa and Zimbabwe in an annual T20 Trinations series starting 28 August, with the three countries committing to use the series as a building block towards a revamped Africa Cup that will expand to six teams in Zimbabwe next year.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
India play defending their T20 World Cup title against New Zealand on Sunday in Ahmedabad, seeking to become the first team to win the trophy three times and the first to lift it on home soil. New Zealand reached the final by defeating South Africa in the semi-final and face an India team burdened by the expectations of 1.4 billion fans.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Cricket Namibia president Rudi van Vuuren says the team's winless T20 World Cup campaign reflects disappointing senior player performances and gaps in competitiveness, and calls for changes to the Sports Act to allow foreign residents (after three years rather than ten) to represent the country, bringing Namibia in line with other Associate nations.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Eagles were defeated by seven wickets in their first match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with the Netherlands chasing down Namibia's total of 156/8 in 18 overs. Namibia faces India next on 12 January in their Group A campaign.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Pakistan's prime minister has ended a week-long boycott by directing the national cricket team to play India in the T20 World Cup on February 15 in Colombo, following negotiations involving the ICC and Bangladesh Cricket Board. The reversal came after Pakistan had initially refused the fixture in protest of Bangladesh's replacement by Scotland due to security concerns.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Cricket's T20 World Cup starts Saturday with India as tournament favourites, but political tensions have overshadowed the build-up: Bangladesh was kicked out over security concerns, and Pakistan has refused to face India in a group match on government orders, citing diplomatic strains.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Pakistan's government has approved the national cricket team's participation in the Twenty20 World Cup starting February 7, but barred them from playing their scheduled match against India on February 15. The decision came after Pakistan's cricket chief met the Prime Minister, following the ICC's rejection of Bangladesh's security-related demands to relocate their matches.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Sri Lanka beat previously unbeaten Afghanistan by four wickets in a Super Six match at the Namibia Cricket Ground on Monday. The ICC U/19 Men's Cricket World Cup continues in Zimbabwe with remaining Super Six and knockout stages concluding on 6 February 2026.
28 January 2026 · New Era →
Namibia successfully hosted 16 matches of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at two Windhoek venues, receiving positive feedback from ICC staff and international teams on its facilities and organization. The experience served as valuable preparation for Namibia's co-hosting role in the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe.
28 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Pakistan's cricket chief said a final decision on the team's T20 World Cup participation will be delayed by up to a week, keeping open a possible boycott after the ICC replaced Bangladesh in the tournament. Pakistan backed Bangladesh's unsuccessful demand to relocate their matches from India to Sri Lanka over security concerns.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board refused to participate in the tournament scheduled in India. The ICC rejected Bangladesh's request to move its matches to Sri Lanka, citing no credible or verifiable security threat, and proceeded with replacement after Bangladesh failed to confirm participation within a 24-hour deadline.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC U/19 Men's Cricket World Cup group matches are finishing in Namibia, with Afghanistan securing top spot in Group D by defeating Tanzania by nine wickets on Wednesday at the High-Performance Oval in Windhoek. The Super Six and knockout stages will run until 26 January 2026 in Namibia, with remaining matches from 27 January onwards in Zimbabwe.
23 January 2026 · New Era →
The FNB Eagles have been sent off to prepare for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026, marking Namibia's fourth World Cup qualification. Head coach Craig Williams said the team will compete to beat bigger nations, while captain Gerhard Erasmus emphasized the team's determination to make an impact despite facing tough opposition including the Netherlands, India, USA, and Pakistan.
22 January 2026 · New Era →
The International Cricket Council has rejected Bangladesh's request to relocate their T20 World Cup matches from India, citing no credible security threat to the team. Bangladesh has refused to play in India following a row with the Indian cricket board over a player's involvement in the Indian Premier League, and the outcome of their participation remains uncertain.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will co-host the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup with Zimbabwe from 15 January to 6 February 2026, with 16 teams competing in 41 matches. Education Minister Sanet L. Steenkamp said the tournament marks a defining moment for the country's sporting credentials, expected to boost tourism and economic opportunities while demonstrating Namibia's capacity to stage world-class events.
16 January 2026 · Informanté →
The ICC's Cricket4Good social responsibility programme is operating in Namibia during the U/19 Men's Cricket World Cup, offering coaching clinics to 16 Windhoek schools led by World Cup players and focusing on health, education, sanitation and youth empowerment. The initiative aims to inspire young players to pursue cricket while using the sport as a tool for positive social change.
14 January 2026 · New Era →
Namibia is co-hosting the 16th ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup alongside Zimbabwe this month, with 16 matches taking place across Windhoek venues. The tournament runs from 15 January to 6 February and will be broadcast to over a billion people across 204 countries.
12 January 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, have been sent off for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Nepal, which runs from 13 January to 2 February 2026, after earning their spot through the Africa qualifier. The 15-member squad will participate in a pre-tournament in India before heading to Nepal, where 10 teams will compete.
7 January 2026 · New Era →