The ICC Executive Board, following the strategic plan that was adopted in April and a firm recommendation from the Governance Review Committee today, unanimously agreed to undertake urgently an independent review of the ICC governance structures and processes. The Board therefore decided to defer the proposed constitutional amendment to the nominations process for election of the ICC President and accordingly withdrew its proposal to the Annual Conference in this regard.
The ICC Governance Review Committee had recommended that a wide-ranging, independent review should cover all governance-related matters including the possibility of appointing independent directors. The review will be required to be completed before the next ICC Executive Board meeting scheduled for October.
In the meantime, both the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have given undertakings not to nominate a candidate for ICC Vice-President before the external review is completed and the matter is again considered by the ICC Executive Board.
ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said: “I wholeheartedly welcome an independent review of the entire ICC governance and regard this as a major step to meet stakeholder expectations and the high standards of a world-class organisation.”
Pakistan Task Team
The Pakistan Task Team (PTT) has completed its work and presented a comprehensive report comprising 63 recommendations covering the key areas of governance, cricket administration, playing structure, financial viability and communications. The PTT comprises Giles Clarke (chairman), Mike Brearley, Peter Chingoka, Haroon Lorgat (ICC Chief Executive), Ranjan Madugalle, Ramiz Raja, and David Richardson (ICC General Manager- Cricket).
Mr Lorgat thanked the PTT members and the PCB for their constructive engagement during the past two years. He added: “The report was adopted unanimously by the ICC Board and I am pleased that the PCB will consider this report at its next Board meeting.”
The ICC Executive Board noted a request from the PCB to consider hosting an ICC event in Pakistan in 2018. No discussion was held and no assurances were given as the ICC has no confirmed event currently scheduled for 2018.
Mr Lorgat said: “We fully understand the PCB request and we will consider if it is possible to host an event in Pakistan subject to the standard safety and security clearances.”
The ICC Board consists of the chairman or president from each of the 10 Full Members plus three Associate Member representatives. Also present at ICC Board meetings is the ICC President, who chairs proceedings, the ICC Chief Executive and the ICC Vice-President, as well as, by invitation of the President, the ICC Principal Advisor.
Sharad Pawar ICC President
Alan Isaac ICC Vice-President
Haroon Lorgat ICC Chief Executive
Ijaz Butt Pakistan
Peter Chingoka Zimbabwe
Giles Clarke England and Wales
Jack Clarke Australia
Dr Julian Hunte West Indies
Mustafa Kamal Bangladesh
Imran Khwaja Associate Member Representative
Shashank Manohar India
Chris Moller New Zealand
Dr Mtutuzeli Nyoka South Africa
Keith Oliver Associate Member Representative
DS de Silva Sri Lanka
Neil Speight Associate Member Representative
The ICC Governance Review Committee had recommended that a wide-ranging, independent review should cover all governance-related matters including the possibility of appointing independent directors. The review will be required to be completed before the next ICC Executive Board meeting scheduled for October.
In the meantime, both the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have given undertakings not to nominate a candidate for ICC Vice-President before the external review is completed and the matter is again considered by the ICC Executive Board.
ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said: “I wholeheartedly welcome an independent review of the entire ICC governance and regard this as a major step to meet stakeholder expectations and the high standards of a world-class organisation.”
Pakistan Task Team
The Pakistan Task Team (PTT) has completed its work and presented a comprehensive report comprising 63 recommendations covering the key areas of governance, cricket administration, playing structure, financial viability and communications. The PTT comprises Giles Clarke (chairman), Mike Brearley, Peter Chingoka, Haroon Lorgat (ICC Chief Executive), Ranjan Madugalle, Ramiz Raja, and David Richardson (ICC General Manager- Cricket).
Mr Lorgat thanked the PTT members and the PCB for their constructive engagement during the past two years. He added: “The report was adopted unanimously by the ICC Board and I am pleased that the PCB will consider this report at its next Board meeting.”
The ICC Executive Board noted a request from the PCB to consider hosting an ICC event in Pakistan in 2018. No discussion was held and no assurances were given as the ICC has no confirmed event currently scheduled for 2018.
Mr Lorgat said: “We fully understand the PCB request and we will consider if it is possible to host an event in Pakistan subject to the standard safety and security clearances.”
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011
There was a detailed report on the recent ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 held in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. Although the event was universally acclaimed as a success and one of the best cricket events in history, the report highlighted certain shortcomings around ticketing and stadia construction.
Based on a recommendation from the Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee, the ICC Executive Board confirmed a revised policy that stadia hosting ICC global events must be match-ready at least six months before the event. The directors also noted the appointment of forensic auditors to review ticketing during the ICC Cricket World Cup, including allegations of black marketeering.
Mr Lorgat said: “Even though the event was hugely successful, it is important for us to learn lessons so that we can continually improve our events.”
The report also acknowledged the high standard of cricket and praised the excellent pitches and outfields prepared during the event. It also noted that the three host countries now have a legacy of excellent cricket facilities following the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.
Celebrating 2,000th Test match
The ICC Executive Board noted that the Test match between England and India at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London starting on 21 July will be the 2,000th Test match in history.
Mr Lorgat said: “We are planning to mark the occasion by celebrating this fantastic milestone. Test cricket is the pinnacle format of our game and I am confident that this series will confirm this enduring format in front of full houses.”
Sharad Pawar ICC President
Alan Isaac ICC Vice-President
Haroon Lorgat ICC Chief Executive
Ijaz Butt Pakistan
Peter Chingoka Zimbabwe
Giles Clarke England and Wales
Jack Clarke Australia
Dr Julian Hunte West Indies
Mustafa Kamal Bangladesh
Imran Khwaja Associate Member Representative
Shashank Manohar India
Chris Moller New Zealand
Dr Mtutuzeli Nyoka South Africa
Keith Oliver Associate Member Representative
DS de Silva Sri Lanka
Neil Speight Associate Member Representative
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