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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicInternational Cricket Council

Topic: International Cricket Council

Other victories of Indian women cricketers this world cup—fans, viewership & ‘sold out’ stadia

TV & digital viewership for 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup was all-time high for women ICC events. Stadiums also witnessed record turnouts, with the India vs SA final being ‘sold out’.

ICC suspends USA Cricket after continued breaches of obligations as member

Despite the suspension, ICC decided that America's national teams will retain their right to participate in ICC events, including preparations for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

ICC just tweaked rules for men’s cricket. Stop clock rule in Test, new DRS protocols now in place

While some of the new rules are already in effect for the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle, those relating to white-ball cricket will take effect 2 July.

What prompted MCC to outlaw ‘bunny hop’ catches & what its new rule says

New guidelines on boundary line catches are designed to end confusion & prevent fielders from using multiple touches of the ball while being airborne outside the boundary.

From his biomechanics & anatomy to hypermobility, what makes Jasprit Bumrah unique

Bumrah’s bowling style has consistently sparked debate among fans, with many accusing him of using an illegal action ‘chucking’. Cricketers, analysts weigh in on his unorthodox style.

Star India initiates arbitration proceedings against Zee over cricket broadcasting deal

Star India was to license TV broadcasting rights for ICC events to Zee for 4 years, starting this year. Zee, however, quit $1.4 bn deal after missing its first $200 mn payment.

ODI World Cup, 2023 from 5 October to 19 November, India-Pakistan match on 15 October

Mumbai and Kolkata will host the two semifinals on 15 and 16 November respectively.

ICC associate members fear revenue distribution model threatens growth of game

The 12 full members of ICC would collectively take 88.81% with rest distributed among 94 associate members. According to figures leaked to Cricinfo, India would alone claim 38.5%.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.