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International Cricket Council

Also known as: ICC

International Cricket Council — global cricket governing body that organizes major tournaments including the Men's Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup.

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October 2026
6 OctInformanté
The International Cricket Council (ICC) opened the ballot alongside the release of the tournament schedule
Source
“The International Cricket Council (ICC) opened the ballot alongside the release of the tournament schedule, giving supporters an opportunity to register for tickets ahead of the competition.”
Cricket World Cup 2027 ticket ballot opens
4 OctInformanté
International Cricket Council is organizing the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup with 57 matches across 12 venues
Source
“The 2027 tournament will be jointly hosted by Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, with 57 matches scheduled across 12 venues.”
Namibia to host Cricket World Cup opener series
1 OctThe Namibian
International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the schedule for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027
Source
“The International Cricket Council (ICC) today unveiled the schedule for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 at a spectacular ceremony in Cape Town, officially setting the countdown in motion to the world's biggest ODI cricket event as the ticket ballot opened to fans across the globe.”
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule revealed
1 OctThe Namibian
ICC has opened the ticket ballot for the World Cup
Source
“Adding to the excitement ahead of the tournament, the ICC has opened the ticket ballot, giving fans around the world the chance to register now for an opportunity to secure their place at what promises to be a memorable celebration of cricket.”
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule revealed
July 2026
17 JulThe Namibian
International Cricket Council honoured Sobers with the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy in 2004
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“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 89
17 JulThe Namibian
International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a new format for next year's Cricket World Cup with 14 competing teams
Source
“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 nations
17 JulThe Namibian
ICC said the changes were introduced to create more meaningful contests and elevate competitive standards
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“"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 nations
16 JulThe Namibian
International Cricket Council (ICC) announced revamped format for men's 2027 one-day international World Cup
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“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 clash
16 JulThe Namibian
ICC approved $12.82 million loan to Cricket West Indies
Source
“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 clash
April 2026
30 AprThe Namibian
International Cricket Council received budget submissions from Namibia and made a visit
Source
“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 Cup

Sport

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 ticket ballot now open

The News

The International Cricket Council has opened a free ticket ballot for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, which will feature 57 matches across Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe from 2 October to 21 November 2027. The ballot remains open until 21 November 2026, with successful applicants selected through a randomised process where demand exceeds availability; ticket prices range from approximately US$9.50 to US$30.

6 October 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 6 October

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 ticket ballot now open
The International Cricket Council has opened a free ticket ballot for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, which will feature 57 matches across Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe from 2 October to 21 November 2027. The ballot remains open until 21 November 2026, with successful applicants selected through a randomised process where demand exceeds availability; ticket prices range from approximately US$9.50 to US$30.
6 October 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 4 October

Namibia to host 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup matches
Namibia will host the opening Super Series of the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, with three qualifying matches on 2, 4, and 6 October, followed by three Group Stage matches beginning 8 October. The event is expected to boost Namibia's international profile, tourism, and interest in cricket among young people.
4 October 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 1 October

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 scheduled for October–November
The ICC unveiled the schedule for the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup, to be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia across 12 venues. The 14-team tournament will run from 2 October to 21 November 2027, featuring 57 matches, with defending champions Australia facing 2023 finalists India in the opening match at Cape Town on 7 October.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 July

West Indies cricket legend Garry Sobers dies at 89
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 →
ICC World Cup format limits associate nations' access to tournament
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 →
New 14-team World Cup format limits opportunities for associate nations
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 →

Thursday 16 July

ICC revamps 2027 ODI World Cup format with preliminary round
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 →

Thursday 30 April

Namibia hosts T20 Trinations as Cricket Africa Cup foundation
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 →

Sunday 8 March

India face New Zealand in T20 World Cup final Sunday
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 →

Thursday 26 February

Cricket Namibia must change laws, develop junior talent
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 →

Wednesday 11 February

Namibia loses opening T20 World Cup match to Netherlands
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 →

Tuesday 10 February

Pakistan directs team to play India at T20 World Cup
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 →

Thursday 5 February

T20 World Cup begins Saturday amid political turmoil and boycotts
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 →

Monday 2 February

Pakistan cleared for T20 World Cup, but won't play India
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 →

Wednesday 28 January

Sri Lanka defeats Afghanistan in U/19 cricket World Cup
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 hosts successful ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup matches
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 →

Tuesday 27 January

Pakistan delays World Cup decision amid Bangladesh row
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 →

Sunday 25 January

Scotland replaces Bangladesh in ICC T20 World Cup 2026
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 →

Friday 23 January

ICC U/19 World Cup group stage concludes in Namibia
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 →

Thursday 22 January

Namibia's cricket team departs for ICC Men's T20 World Cup
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 →
ICC rejects Bangladesh plea to move T20 World Cup matches
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 →

Friday 16 January

Namibia hosts ICC U19 Cricket World Cup for first time
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 →

Wednesday 14 January

Cricket4Good programme brings ICC World Cup coaching to Namibian schools
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 →

Monday 12 January

Namibia ready to host ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup
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 →

Wednesday 7 January

Namibia's Capricorn Eagles depart for 2026 World Cup qualifier
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 →