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Embattled Narine aiming to be ready for T20 World Cup

Under-fire West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine says he is targeting the Twenty20 World Cup in India in March for a return to international cricket. The 27-year-old was banned from bowling in international cricket last November after the sport’s governing body (ICC) ruled his action to be illegal and has not played any competitive cricket since, […]

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ICC suspends Galle stadium curator in corruption case

Dubai, Jan 20 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday suspended Galle International Stadium curator Jayananda Warnaweera for three years after he failed to cooperate with their Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in an ongoing investigation.  Warnaweera was charged with an offence under Article 2.4.6 of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code which relates to “failing, without compelling […]

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ICC announces MRF Tyres as global partner

Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) and MRF Tyres, a market leader in automotive tyres, on Wednesday announced a four-year deal which confirms the latter as a global partner for world cricket events from 2016-20. The announcement was made at the MRF Tyres headquarters here at a function attended by ICC chief […]