London:The Federation of International Cricketers' Association (FICA) has threatened to boycott the next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan if the ICC fails to curb the mismanagement of the game.
Sydney:Federation of International Cricketers' Association (FICA) President Tim May has lashed out at the ICC for not doing anything to stop India and Australia from playing as many as 21 ODIs after the World Cup, saying the governing body's mute acceptance of such ''ridiculous schedules'' was devaluing the game for the paying public.
London? International Cricket Council (ICC) is to conduct research into the vexed question of player "burnout" after claims the current schedule of international matches is placing too great a burden on the game's leading players.
London:Dismissing Federation of International Cricketers' Association (FICA) President Tim May's warning that players may turn to drugs to cope with gruelling schedules, former England captain Michael Atherton said the threat was non-existent as routine tests make it impossible for them to take any such step.
Melbourne:International players' union boss Tim May plans to lobby the International Cricket Council (ICC) to switch to a six-year world touring program to help reduce the workload on players.
London:Cricket's world governing body the International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled plans to introduce an annual awards ceremony for outstanding players and teams.
Bangalore: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday said that it was imperative for countries to have player associations recognised by their respective Boards before the ICC would be able to deal at the international level with a representative body such as Federation of International Cricketers' Association (FICA), according to an official press release.
Colombo: Cricket's world governing body on Tuesday rejected moves to recognise a Players' Association, raising fears of a prolonged battle to settle contracts for next year's World Cup.
Perth: Australian Test vice-captain Adam Gilchrist was still trying to come to grips on Friday with being recognised by his international peers as the cricketer-of-the- year.
Sharjah: Former South African batsman Barry Richards is concerned about the long-term impact of match-fixing scandal on cricket and says if the players and administrators do not stamp it out in time, the game's integrity will suffer an irreparable damage.
