The Indian Premier League (IPL) has suspended five players until an inquiry into an alleged corruption scandal is completed.

International Cricket Council (ICC) general manager of cricket David Richardson is poised to succeed Haroon Lorgat as the organisation’s new chief executive after receiving the approval of the governing body’s board.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given the green light to proposals to expand the 2014 Twenty20 World Cup from 12 to 16 teams, in a move that is set to further tap into the cash cow that is the shortest format of the sport.

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has signed a long-term sponsorship and media rights agreement with Pitch International, with the organisation claiming the deal will “safeguard” the future of the sport in the country.

Indian Premier League (IPL) Kings XI Punjab has filled its sponsorship void ahead of the start of its 2012 campaign by announcing Videocon d2h as its new title sponsor.

News Corporation-owned Asian pay-television broadcaster Star TV has pulled off a major coup by snapping up worldwide broadcast rights for India cricket matches in a six-year deal.

Essex County Cricket Club has become the second party to confirm it has bid for the future tenancy of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium.

Emirates has retained its ties to the Indian Premier League (IPL) by agreeing a deal to become the new shirt sponsor of the Deccan Chargers.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has been buoyed by the news that LV= has agreed to extend its long-running title sponsorship of the County Championship by a further four years.

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Giles Clarke has been re-elected for a third term in the position.