The ICC Board also approved the continuation of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) in its current form of a nine-team league over a two-year period with a final between the top two teams at the conclusion. I would also like to thank Anil for his outstanding leadership over the last nine years which has included improving the international game through more regular and consistent application of DRS and a robust process for addressing suspect bowling actions," said ICC chairman Greg Barclay. His experience as one of the world's best players and latterly as an administrator will help us shape our cricketing decisions moving forward. "I am delighted to welcome Sourav to the position of Chair of the ICC Men's Cricket Committee.
The decision was taken at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board Meeting in Dubai on Tuesday. Ganguly, the former India captain, succeeds his former team-mate and India captain Anil Kumble, who stepped down after having served the maximum of three three-year terms. “By allocating a major global event to Pakistan, the ICC has expressed complete confidence and faith in our management and operational capabilities and skills.BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday has been appointed as the chair of the ICC Men's Cricket Committee. “I am pleased no end with the ICC’s decision to select Pakistan as a host nation for one of their elite tournaments,” PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja said. Allardice had been in the role on an interim basis for more than eight months. International teams have largely refused to tour Pakistan since an attack by Islamist militants on the Sri Lanka team bus in Lahore in 2009 that killed six policemen and two civilians. The International Cricket Council on Sunday appointed interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Geoff Allardice on a permanent basis.
Hosting the Champions Trophy will come as a huge boost for defending champions Pakistan, after New Zealand and England cancelled tours in September citing security concerns.Īustralia, however, announced that they would tour Pakistan next year for the first time since 1998. The ICC added that a similar process would identify hosts for women’s and Under-19s events for the next cycle. “This gives us the opportunity to deepen our connection with fans in traditional cricket nations and also reach new fans.” “It’s fantastic to be returning to so many previous hosts, but what is really exciting about this process is the countries who will stage ICC events for the first time including the USA which is a strategic growth market for us. Its not only about your Country Cricket, Its about World of cricket.
“To have 14 members hosting eight events is a reflection of the truly global nature of our sport and I’d like to thank every member that submitted a bid and offer our congratulations to the successful bidders,” ICC Chair Greg Barclay said in a statement. Pakistan will stage the 2025 Champions Trophy, the first time it has hosted an ICC event since sharing the 1996 ODI World Cup along with India and Sri Lanka.
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“A major event in 2024 will be the critical catalyst to improve facilities, develop a professional league, grow the fanbase and inspire public and corporate support.” “The ICC has identified the USA as a strategic market for growth that will benefit cricket around the world,” Paraag Marathe, chair of the Board of USA Cricket, said. will co-host the 2024 men’s T20 World Cup with West Indies while Australia, Bangladesh, England, Ireland, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Namibia will also stage ICC events.
(Reuters) – The United States will host its first ever major cricket event after the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced 14 host nations for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) World Cups, Twenty20 World Cups and Champions Trophy tournaments from 2024 to 2031.
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