Big Three

Australian Open 2020: Novak Djokovic now sees a life beyond the tennis court and winning trophies

Novak Djokovic says, "I'm really grateful for the career I’ve had, but for me right now, tennis is more a platform than an obsession about individual achievement."

ECB acknowledges discussions on BCCI-proposed 'Big Three' ODI event, says they're open to inputs from other ICC members

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday acknowledged discussions with its Indian counterpart over a proposed four-nation tournament, which is seen as an attempt to stop the ICC from hosting a major event every year.

Wimbledon 2019: As Next Gen stutter, evergreen 'Big Three' continue dominance at majors with unmatched brilliance

As exciting as the prospect of youth may be, it’s Federer, Nadal and Djokovic’s brilliance that keeps bringing us back.

PCB chief reveals losses upto $200 million due to BCCI's refusal to entertain bilateral series

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shaharyar Khan on Monday disclosed that they had incurred losses amounting to $200 million because of the Indian team not playing bilateral cricket series in Pakistan.

PCB denies asking ICC for compensation due to lack of international cricket in Pakistan

The PCB made it clear that it has not asked for any compensation fund to be set up by the ICC because foreign teams are not touring Pakistan.

The proposed two-tier system rewards merit and can save Test cricket from disappearing

Test cricket is in essence a series of friendlies played between different countries on an entirely random basis. There is no formal fixture lists, you don’t have to play each team home and away, in fact you don’t need to play a team you don’t want to at all.

Clearing the cloud of clout: No more permanent positions for BCCI, ECB and CA as ICC recommends overhaul

The International Cricket Council is all set to scrap the controversial constitutional amendments, which gave executive clout and financial power to India, Australia and England, with its Shashank Manohar-led Board recommending complete overhaul of the current power structure in Dubai on Thursday.

Associate, Affiliate nations cry foul over ICC fund allocation to Afghanistan, Ireland

Anger is simmering among ICC's Affiliate and Associate nations over reduction of funding in the 'Big three' era, a report has claimed.

If ICC wants to save bilateral series, it should spend money on cricket, not marketing

If the ICC was serious about protecting Test cricket, it would not only add context to these series – as many have called for – it would also re-examine its funding priorities.

ICC's letter to Ireland: 'You now have the chance to play Tests. Happy?'

Firstpost came across this letter sent by the ICC to Ireland Cricket. However, its veracity must be taken with a pinch of salt.